bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of the effectiveness of bariatric interventions in women with morbid obesity on the restoration of their menstrual and reproductive function
Authors:   Dnipro State Medical University, Ukraine, Duka R.V. , Bereznitsky Ya.S. ,   Dnipro State Medical University, Ukraine, Duka Yu.M. ,   Dnipro State Medical University, Ukraine
Published: August 2023

Purpose - to evaluate the effectiveness of weight loss after bariatric surgery (BS) in women with morbid obesity (MO) on the recovery of menstruation and the realization of reproductive functions. Materials and methods. Changes in menstrual and reproductive functions were analyzed in 51 women with MO and accompanying metabolic syndrome (MS), aged 22 to 55 years, who underwent BV. Women with a higher body mass (BMI) underwent biliopancreatic bypass (BPS) in the Hess-Marceau modification (I clinical group - 21 women), patients with a lower body mass index (BMI) - longitudinal gastric resection (LGR) - II clinical group (30 patients). The duration of observation in the postoperative period ranged from 3 to 7 years. The BMI of women ranged from 29.2 kg/m2 to 62.1 kg/m2 and averaged 44.0±1.0 kg/m2. The experience of obesity varied from 5 to 21 years. Results. Menstrual cycle disorders (MC) were observed in 100% of cases. 16 out of 24 (66.7%) women under the age of 40 had reproductive plans (RP) in the postoperative period. In 18 (75.0%) of them, we were talking about chronic anovulatory cycles. Endometrial and myometrial pathology was noted in 14 (27.5%) women. Analysis of the dynamics of MO indicators during the first 3 years after BS showed general trends towards a probable (p<0.001) decrease in BM and BMI indicators in patients of all clinical groups already after 3 months from the start of treatment. Regular MC in women under 40 years of age was restored within 1.5 years against the background of a decrease in MT without medical intervention. Spontaneous pregnancy occurred in 7 (43.8%) women with RP 3 years after BS and in 5 (31.3%) - with the help of assisted reproductive technologies. Conclusions. An intense decrease in body weight and, accordingly, BMI, is observed within 12 months after operative treatment using the combined BPS method and in the period of 3-6 months in patients after PRS. Achieving statistical comparability of BMI indicators in both groups (p>0.05) occurs already after 6 months. Stabilization of average BMI indicators in subsequent years occurs in the range (95% CI) of 25.7 - 32.1 kg/m2, regardless of the method of surgical intervention. Weight loss improved reproductive potential in women with MS by 42%. The research was carried out in accordance with the principles of the Helsinki Declaration. The study protocol was approved by the Local Ethics Committee of the participating institution. The informed consent of the patient was obtained for conducting the studies. No conflict of interests was declared by the authors.
Level of postoperative complications in surgical pathology of the abdominal cavity and pelvic cavity in girls
Authors:   National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine, Konoplitsky V.S. , Klymenko S.V. ,   CNE «Vinnytsia Regional Children’s Clinical Hospital» of the Vinnytsia Regional Council, Korobko Y.Ye. ,   National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine
Published: August 2023

The frequency of the development of adhesion disease after surgical interventions on the abdominal cavity is 63-93%. In women who have complications, in the form of confirmed adhesion disease, there is infertility and miscarriage, menstrual cycle disorders in 60% of cases. It should be noted that among women with adhesions, 8.02% had ectopic pregnancies. In addition, every fifth woman with adhesions in the abdominal cavity has endometriosis - 3.08% of cases. Postoperative complications in patients operated on for acute appendicitis are 4-15%, and the mortality rate of acute appendicitis is 0.1-10%. Purpose - to analyze the level of postoperative complications in girls operated on for acute surgical pathology of the pelvic organs by laparoscopic or laparotomy methods. Materials and methods. An analysis of the treatment of 297 girls who were undergoing inpatient treatment for surgical pathology of the pelvic organs at the Pediatric Surgery Clinic of National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine on the basis of the Vinnytsia Regional Pediatric Clinical Hospital of the Vinnytsia Regional Council during 2018-2022. Results. In children who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy, the rate of postoperative complications was 8 times lower compared to open methods. The use of laparoscopic technologies in the treatment of gynecological pathology in girls, in particular, in teenagers, allowed to reduce the number of postoperative complications by 5 times. Conclusions. In general, it should be recommended, according to indications, to introduce into clinical practice laparoscopic methods of diagnosis and treatment of surgical pathology of the abdominal cavity and pelvic cavity. The research was carried out in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. The research protocol was approved by the Local Ethics Committee of the institution mentioned in the work. Informed consent of the children’s parents was obtained for the research. No conflict of interests was declared by the authors.
CAPABILITY OF SEA CUCUMBER Holothuria scabra TO REMOVE NITROGEN AND PHOSPHOR WASTE FROM SHRIMP PONDS CULTURE
Authors: Supriyono Eddy , Nirmala Kukuh , Sabilu Kadir , Wa Iba Wa Iba , Sabilu Murni
Published: August 2023

Solid organic waste (PSW) in shrimp ponds contains relatively high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus and can endanger the ecological balance of the waters. This study evaluates the ability of sea cucumber Holothuria scabra to remove nitrogen and phosphorus loads from shrimp pond sediment waste in water and sediment. Sea cucumbers were reared for 40 days with a density of 20 individuals/m2 (average body weight 2.65±0.09 g) and a double-bottom recirculation system. Five levels of PSW accumulation were inserted into the aquarium substrate and were the sole source of nutrition for sea cucumbers without additional feeding: 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50% (with three replications). The results showed that increasing the PSW content in the aquarium research substrate significantly increased the substrate's TOC, TN, and TP content and increased the concentrations of TOM, DOC, NH3, NO2, and PO4 in the water column. The activity of sea cucumbers in utilizing PSW nutrients in all treatments up to a PSW level of 50% significantly reduced TOC, TN, and TP in sediments. This activity also substantially removes the concentration of TOM, DOC, NH3, NO2, and PO4 in the water. It is estimated that every kilogram of H. scabra can remove up to 12.65-12.73 g of nitrogen/day and 2.57-2.60 g of phosphorus/day contained in the solid organic waste of shrimp ponds. Therefore, this study concluded that H. scabra has great potential to be used as integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) species, especially to remove nitrogen and phosphorus loads from shrimp pond sediment waste in waters.
FOOD PREFERENCES OF EARLY JUVENILE SCALLOPED SPINY LOBSTER IN EKAS BAY, LOMBOK, INDONESIA
Authors: Kawirian Rizky Regina , Affandi Ridwan , Mashar Ali , Effendi Irzal
Published: August 2023

Ekas Bay is the largest bay on the island of Lombok which is the location for catching and cultivating spiny lobsters. This research was conducted from May to July 2021 on the Scalloped spiny lobster (Panulirus homarus). This study aims to identify the types of natural foods consumed and determine the preferred types of food, as well as the early juvenile feeding time of Scalloped spiny lobster located in Ekas Bay, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province (NTB). Puerulus samples were collected in the last week of May 2021, enlarged puerulus was performed in submerged cages measuring 15 cm × 15 cm × 15 cm, mesh size <3 mm, with a density of 4 puerulus/m2. The cages are placed at a location 70 m to the sea from the shoreline, at a depth of 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 m. After reaching the juvenile phase, lobsters are collected during the new and full moon phases (06.00 am, 06.00 pm and 12.00 am, respectively) in June to July 2021. A total of 60 individual juvenile lobsters (algal phase) were analyzed for their stomach contents. The average percentage of the total Index of Relative Important (IRI) obtained for the identified taxa were bivalves (22.32%), copepods (23.64%), demosponges (24.98%), while digestibdle material was 29.06%. The electivity index data (Ei) shows that lobsters prefer bivalves over other taxa. Lobster samples taken in the morning had a stomach fullness rate of 50%, indicating active feeding at night.
Global Revival of Legendism
Authors: Bainbridge William Sims
Published: August 2023

In the context of modern secularization, Legendism can be defined as a cultural form adjacent to traditional religion, taking supernatural narratives seriously but not devoting faith or authority to them. Design teams in South Korea have been creating massively multiplayer online games inspired significantly by the folk religion of their country, but well-integrated into the cultural diversity of their worldwide audience. Extensive description of the first case provides a conceptual grounding for the others, based on both qualitative ethnography and quantitative collection of statistics. With that introduction, the diversity of games is demonstrated through brief consideration of five others. Deeper explorations of two currently very popular theocratic virtual worlds affirm the continuing significance of Korean integration into legendary global culture. Primary themes include the relationship between magic and religion, the personal characteristics attributed to avatars and deities, and the cultural dynamics of globalization.
Love in the Teachings of Ibn ‘Arabī
Authors: Ibrahim Hany T. A.
Published: August 2023

This book aims to explore the theory of love in the writings of the Great Andalusian Sufi Sheikh, Muḥyī al-Dīn Ibn ‘Arabī (558-638/1165-1240). It begins by examining Divine and human love as found in the works of many Sufi masters that preceded Ibn ‘Arabī, and then turns to the views of Ibn ‘Arabī himself. The Sufis from the early centuries of Islam (9th-10th) sometimes defined love as their “religion,” by which they meant, their way to God. Ibn ‘Arabī not only expanded on these earlier Sufi theories, but also detailed his own original insights. He openly declared the primacy of love over all else and argued that love is the dynamic force behind creation. The present study is focused primarily on outlining the importance of Divine love in Ibn ‘Arabī’s thought, which is accomplished through an in-depth reading and a close textual analysis of selected works on Divine love in several of his key works including: The Interpreter of Longings (Turjumān al-Ashwāq), The Ringstones of Wisdom (Fuṣūṣ al-Ḥikam), and The Meccan Openings (al-Futūḥāt al-Makkiyya). The approach taken in Love in the Teachings of Ibn ‘Arabī demonstrates the centrality of love in Ibn ‘Arabī’s worldview. Additionally, the monograph offers certain interpretive keys to help unlock the meanings embedded in the imagery and symbolism of Ibn ‘Arabī’s unique language.
AN IMPROVEMENT DESIGN OF MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROLLER FOR HIGH-TECH SHRIMP FARM
Authors: Cao Bui Thu
Published: August 2023

Shrimp farming is one of the highest potential areas in the coastal provinces of Vietnam. The technical level of shrimp farming is developing strongly in the direction of high technology based on applying modern equipment and machinery. However, the efficiency of shrimp farming is still not high, the monitoring and control of the actuators are mainly manual. Shrimp farmers are not interested in using smart controllers for shrimp farms. In this article, the author evaluates the limitations of the current controllers and proposes a multi-function controller which is suitable for the practical requirements of high-tech shrimp farms (HTSFs) with significant functions such as soft configuration, overload protection, and engine damage warning for actuator devices. In addition, the proposed controller also allows monitoring and automatically controlling HTSFs on a mobile application.
PARALLEL FUZZY FREQUENT ITEMSET MINING USING CELLULAR AUTOMATA
Authors: Tran Trinh T.T. , Nguyen Thuan T. , Nguyen Giang L. , Truong Chau N.
Published: August 2023

Finding frequent fuzzy itemsets in operational quantitative databases is a significant challenge for fuzzy association rule mining in the context of data mining. If frequent fuzzy itemsets are detected, the decision-making process and formulating strategies in businesses will be made more precise. Because the characteristic of these data models is a large number of transactions and unlimited and high-speed productions. This leads to limitations in calculating the support for itemsets containing fuzzy attributes. As a result, mining using parallel processing techniques has emerged as a potential solution to the issue of slow availability. This study presents a reinforced technique for mining frequent fuzzy sets based on cellular learning automata (CLA). The results demonstrate that frequent set mining can be accomplished with less running time when the proposed method is compared to iMFFP and NPSFF methods.
TWO-PHASE COMBINED MODEL TO IMPROVE THE ACCURACY OF INDOOR LOCATION FINGERPRINTING
Authors: Vu Van-Hieu , Ngo-Van Binh , Hoang Do Thanh Tung
Published: August 2023

Wi-Fi Fingerprinting based Indoor Positioning System (IPS) aims to help locate and navigate users inside buildings. It has become a popular research topic in recent years. For the most parts, authors use the traditional machine learning algorithms to enhance the accuracy of locationing. Their methods involve using a standalone algorithm or a combination of different algorithms in only one phase, producing results with an acceptable accuracy. In this paper, we present a different approach applying a machine learning model that combines many algorithms in two phases, and propose a feature reduction method. Specifically, our research is focused on the combination of different regression and classification algorithms including K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), Support Vector Machines (SVM), Random Forest (RF), Extra Tree Regressor (extraTree), Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LGBM), Logistic Regression (LR) and Linear Regression (LiR) to create a new data set and models that can be used in the training phase. These proposed models are tested on the UJIIndoorLoc 1 dataset. Our experimental results show a prediction accuracy of 98.73% by floor, and an estimated accuracy of 99.62% and 99.52% respectively by longitude and latitude. When compared with the results of the models in which we use independent algorithms, and of other researches that have different models using the same algorithms and on the same dataset, most of our results are better.
Optimizing the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) model by Bayesian method for salinity intrusion forecasting: a study at Dai Ngai station, Soc Trang province, Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Tien Giang , Tran Trung Duc , Nguyen Cong Thanh
Published: August 2023

Salinity intrusion forecasting is essential and challenging for hydrometeorology, especially in climate change. Employing machine learning (ML) algorithms and conventional forecasting techniques are gaining popularity and providing high performance. This study presents a method to optimize a machine learning model based on the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) algorithm for multistep-ahead salinity forecasting (up to 7 days) at Dai Ngai station, Soc Trang province. The optimization method based on the Bayesian algorithm for hyperparameters optimization and input predictors optimization has been highly effective for predicting salinity with a lead time of 1 day to 7 days. Specifically, the forecast results evaluated by the R2 and RMSE indexes both give satisfactory results on the test data set (with lead time from 1 day to 7 days, R2 ranges from 0.9 to 0.54, and RMSE ranges from 0.27 to 0.53). This study is a premise for improving machine learning models for short-term and long-term salinity intrusion prediction in the Mekong delta and Vietnam.
Influence of the regenerated road concrete mix on the wheel tracking of highways
Authors: Yryshkin Igor
Published: August 2023

Intensive wheel tracking on the road structures’ surface is one of the main road industry problems not only in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States countries but also in European countries.

The presence of wheel tracking entails a decrease in both road traffic safety and comfort. It prevents water removal from the roadway surface, which can adversely affect both the coating durability itself and traffic safety, due to the gliding effect possibility, the risk of losing control of the car when leaving or entering the track during a maneuver increases, as well as the costs of maintaining compliance with the regulatory requirements of the road are also increasing, and therefore it represents large financial losses, injures state economy, and also increases the accident rate.

In this research work, the author considers the causes of the wheel tracking occurrence, ways to deal with it, its types, elimination methods, including recycling technology, and the vectors for choosing methods for studying this issue, the topic of recycling is touched upon, which corresponds to the general state vector, on the protection of the environment, reflects the results of studying foreign experience. The study prioritizes the criteria of comfort, safety, economy, and modernity.

The author of the research work considers hypothetical conditions under which the wheel tracking percentage on roads with asphalt concrete pavement will decrease.

Based on the proposed conditions’ effectiveness, it was concluded that it is expedient to use the hot recycling method at the plant and a laboratory justification for this statement was made.
Bioética e diversidade: condições de saúde da população adulta em situação de rua do Distrito Federal
Authors: Lacerda Tammy Ferreira de , Monteiro Pedro Sadi
Published: August 2023

RESUMO Esta pesquisa foi realizada com 20 moradores das ruas do Plano Piloto, Brasília, com o objetivo de conhecer seu perfil socioepidemiológico, bem como o acesso aos serviços de atenção à saúde. Pretendeu-se, com este trabalho, dar visibilidade ao cotidiano desse segmento historicamente excluído dos benefícios estatais, bem como para o indivíduo que vivencia a vida na rua, em sua dimensão biopsicossocial. Em adição, argumentar, sob o ponto de vista da Bioética, as persistentes situações de vulnerabilidade que afetam os moradores de rua, em processos discriminatórios excludentes e que violam direitos conquistados. Confirma-se, na pesquisa, a heterogeneidade desse segmento que, em sua maioria, vive em família e comunidade, constatação essa que deve ser considerada no desenvolvimento de programas e ações inclusivas e eficazes para essa população.
Saúde, ambiente e o primado do interesse público
Authors: Porto Marcelo Firpo
Published: August 2023

RESUMO Este artigo, na forma de ensaio, discute implicações do poder do mercado e dos interesses privados frente à defesa dos interesses públicos e bens comuns que deveriam marcar o campo da saúde pública. A referência para essa discussão é a atuação do autor no campo da saúde ambiental e sua relação militante com os movimentos por justiça nesta área. As reflexões desenvolvidas analisam conflitos decorrentes do modelo predatório de desenvolvimento adotado pelo Brasil na produção de commodities rurais e metálicas, assim como os limites da academia para enfrentar os desafios diante de tais conflitos. O artigo finaliza com a proposição de temas relevantes para a construção de uma agenda crítica e propositiva para os campos da saúde coletiva e ambiental.
Factors associated with high exposure to sedentary behavior in older adults: analysis of data from the National Health Survey, 2019
Authors: Oliveira-Figueiredo Danielle Samara Tavares de , Silva Matteus Pio Gianotti Pereira Cruz , Feitosa Paula Yhasmym de Oliveira , Miranda Allana Petrucia Medeiros de
Published: August 2023

Abstract Objective To analyze the factors associated with sedentary behavior in older adults. Method A cross-sectional study of data from the 2019 National Health Survey involving 22,728 older Brazilian adults was conducted. The outcome was sedentary behavior and the exposures included sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle, household characteristics and chronic diseases. Multiple logistic regression was used. with a significance level of 5%. Results The prevalence of sedentary behavior was 32.8% (95%CI: 31.8-33.8) There was a greater chance for the outcome in individuals that were female (OR=1.20; 95%CI: 1.08-1.34); aged 70-79 years (OR= 1.22; 95%CI: 1.09-1.36); aged ≥80 years (OR=1.18; 95% CI: 1.02-1, 36); had no partner (OR= 1.27; 95%CI: 1.14-1.41); were diabetic (OR =1.17; 95%CI: 1.06-1.30), had systemic arterial hypertension (OR =1.34; 95%CI: 1.18-1.51). previous stroke (OR = 1.61; 95%CI: 1.32-1.96), and no place to perform physical activity close to home (OR=1.16; 95%CI: 1.05-1.29). Older adults with low education (OR= 0.71; 95%CI: 0.61-0.82), and that resided in rural areas (OR=0.53; 95%CI: 0.47-0.61) were less likely to be sedentary. Conclusion Individuals that were female, older(ager > 70 years), had diabetes, hypertension, previous stroke, and no place to perform physical activity close to home, were associated with high exposure to sedentary behavior. Living in rural areas and having less education were inversely associated with this risk behavior.
Cunoniaceae from Caparaó National Park, Mantiqueira Mountain Range, Brazil
Authors: Santos-Silva Fernanda , Cardoso Pedro Henrique , Cabral Andressa
Published: August 2023

Abstract A floristic treatment is presented for Cunoniaceae in the Caparaó National Park (PNC), located in the Mantiqueira Mountain Range, on the border of the Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo states. This conservation unit comprises the highest mountain peak in southeastern Brazil, Bandeira Peak, at 2,890 m of elevation. Its vegetation encompasses different phytophysiognomies, including Dense Ombrophilous Forests, Montane Semi-deciduous Seasonal Forests, and High-Altitude Grasslands. Cunoniaceae was represented in the PNC by four species: Lamanonia ternata, L. ulei, Weinmannia humilis, and W. paulliniifolia. To contribute to further taxonomic studies and species conservation in the Mantiqueira Mountain Range, morphological descriptions, identification keys, photographs in vivo, and comments on the taxonomy, geographic distribution of the recorded species are provided.
INSÓLITO POTIGUAR: ANDANÇAS DO SERTÃO MÍTICO À AULA DE LITERATURA NUMA EXPERIÊNCIA DE ESTÁGIO DOCENTE
Authors: Cadó Júlio César de Araújo , Andrade Maria Regina Soares Azevedo de , Sulaiman Samia
Published: August 2023

A operacionalização de elementos fantásticos em narrativas de ficção é recorrente em obras infanto-juvenis, sendo o conto fantástico um gênero literário indicado na BNCC. Este artigo discute a inserção do conto fantástico como objeto de ensino-aprendizagem na sala de aula tanto para impulsionar o letramento literário, considerando a produção literária local, quanto para qualificar a prática docente de língua portuguesa. Com base nessa perspectiva dialógica, o documento aborda o conto fantástico enquanto uma categoria estética e objeto de ensino-aprendizagem para formação literária, a partir de Calvino (2004), Paes (1985), Roas (2014), Todorov (2008), e discute a relevância na educação básica de se trabalhar autor/obra da realidade local da comunidade escolar. Em seguida, exemplifica com uma sequência didática para o sétimo ano do Ensino Fundamental. Proposta executada durante o estágio supervisionado docente, que, segundo Pimenta e Lima (2005/2006), se constitui como uma atividade de pesquisa e reflexão teoria-prática de modo a superar a imitação e instrumentalização técnica e fortalecer a autonomia e ação pedagógica do professor em formação no contexto de sua prática. Como principais resultados, destacam-se: (i) a recepção positiva e engajamento dos alunos nas atividades; (ii) a possibilidade docente de explorar diferentes aspectos do conto em diálogo com narrativas orais partilhadas socialmente; e (iii) a importância da valorização da literatura local no espaço escolar, entendendo-se a proximidade com o autor e o texto como vetores que podem contribuir para a formação estética e ética dos leitores e a prática docente em língua portuguesa.
Médicos, engenheiros, professores, padres e poetas: redatores científicos de 1808 a 1950
Authors: Fioravanti Carlos
Published: August 2023

Fundamentado em acervos on-line de jornais e publicações históricas, este artigo reúne e examina 83 profissionais de diferentes áreas que atuaram como redatores de ciência e tecnologia de 1808 a 1950. Predominavam professores, médicos, políticos, pesquisadores e funcionários públicos. Onze deles criaram carreiras longas, com pelo menos 20 anos, como José Reis (72 anos), Eurico Santos (57), João Ribeiro (39), Oscar Monte (33) e Frederico Hoehne (29). As revistas O Auxiliador da Indústria Nacional (1833-1896) e Chácaras e Quintais (1910-1969) e o suplemento mensal “Ciência para todos” do jornal A Manhã (1948-1953) reuniram grupos grandes de redatores e contribuíram para a formação deles, já que muitos continuaram escrevendo sobre ciência depois que as publicações iniciais pararam de circular.
Reliability of Sachse’s mobility criteria in individuals of age 18-24 years
Authors:   MPT student, Musculoskeletal physiotherapy, DES Brijlal Jindal College of Physiotherapy, Pune, India., Raybole Sharayu , Bhadbhade Namrata ,   Assistant professor, Musculoskeletal physiotherapy, DES Brijlal Jindal College of Physiotherapy, Pune, India.
Published: August 2023

Background: The ability to obtain an efficient yet reliable measurement of mobility can be useful for evaluation as well as for documentation. The physiotherapists use different tools to assess each and every joints mobility. In the clinical setting assessing each joint is time consuming. Sachse’s mobility criteria is the mobility assessment tool which assess all major joints of body. It is an easy and quick to perform diagnostic tool. Hence, this study is intended to estimate reliability of Sachse’s mobility criteria in individuals of age 18-24 years as reliability is the prerequisite for validity. Objectives: To estimate the intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of Sachse’s mobility criteria in individuals of age 18-24 years. Methodology: 92 participants were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Anatomical landmarks were marked by the both the examiners and removed after each assessment. Examiner 1 assessed the participant and after the interval of 30 minutes examiner 2 assessed the same participant. Examiner 1 repeated the assessment after 7 days of 1st assessment to avoid recall bias. Data analysis done and interpretations were made. Results: Sachse’s mobility criteria showed good to excellent intra-rater and inter-rater reliability ICC= 0.904 and 0.853 respectively. Conclusion: Sachse’s mobility criteria showed good to excellent intra-rater and inter-rater reliability in individuals of age 18-24 years. KEY WORDS: Mobility, hypomobility, hypermobility.
Awareness About Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms of Cardiovascular Diseases and the Perceived Level of Physical Activity along with Sedentary Behaviour in Young Adults of Pune Region: A Questionnaire Based Study
Authors:   Intern, Deccan Education Society’s Brijlal Jindal College of Physiotherapy, Fergusson College Campus, Pune – 411004, Maharashtra, India., Bagul Prachi Rajendra , Berry Aditi Ketkar ,   Assistant Professor, Deccan Education Society’s Brijlal Jindal College of Physiotherapy, Fergusson College Campus, Pune – 411004, Maharashtra, India.
Published: August 2023

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally. Young adults are more inclined towards unhealthy lifestyle habits, in turn leading to increased risk of developing CVDs. Identifying the level of awareness about CVDs risk factors and signs and symptoms along with their physical activity and sedentary behaviour will help in creating awareness which in turn might help in reduction of the modifiable CVD risk factors. Objective: To assess awareness and knowledge about risk factors, signs and symptoms of CVDs in young adults of Pune region along with evaluating their perceived level of physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Method: A questionnaire was designed to address all the components. Face validation of the questionnaire was done. Participants were explained in detail about the study purpose and the procedure; post their informed consent questionnaire was administered on an interview basis. Responses analysed using SPSS software and represented as descriptive statistics. Result: Total 115 participants were included in the study, with the mean age 21.94±2.26 years. 68 % of the study participants denied gender predisposition and 12% of participants were not sure about it as a risk factor.69% of the participants had 3-5; whereas 31% had 1-2 modifiable risk factors. Sedentary behaviour was the most prevalent risk factor present in 96.5% of the study participants, followed by physical inactivity in 65.2% of participants. None of the participants met WHO guidelines of healthy diet for adults.55% of the participants perceived to have fair level of awareness. Only 11.30% of the participants perceived to have good level of physical activity. However, 65% of the participants were physically inactive. Sedentary behaviour was found to be 10.8±2.86 hour on a typical day. Conclusion: In our study, participants had good knowledge and awareness about the risk factors and signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases except for few factors. Majority of participants perceived that they have fair levels of physical activity but more than half of the study participants failed to meet recommended criteria. Majority of our study participants already possessed three to five modifiable risk factors with unhealthy diet, sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity being at top of the list. They are also engaged in high sedentary behaviour. KEY WORDS: Non communicable diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Physical activity, Risk factors, Signs and symptoms, Sedentary behaviour, Awareness, Knowledge, Perceived levels.
Effectiveness of Motor Imagery and Mirror Book Therapy for the Recovery In Patients with Acute Bell’s Palsy: A Pilot Study
Authors:   Ph.D. Scholar, Associate Professor, Krishna School of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, KPGU Vadodara, Gujarat, India., Landge Pragna , Shah Dhwanit ,   Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Government Physiotherapy College, Surat, Gujarat, India.
Published: August 2023

Background: Bell’s palsy is an acute-onset peripheral facial palsy and is the commonest cause of LMN palsy. Facial resting symmetry and expressions are determining factors of facial attractiveness & being a marker of good health. The study aims to compare the effect of motor imagery and mirror book therapy for recovery in patients with acute Bell’s palsy. Methods: Total 20 Patients suffering from acute Bell’s palsy were included in the study. Baseline data were collected with the use of SFGS and FDI. The patients were given conventional electrotherapy and Motor Imagery and Mirror book therapy. After four weeks, the patients were evaluated again. Conclusion: The data were analyzed using the paired t-test. The present study concluded that Motor Imagery and Mirror Book Therapy improved Facial Function and Facial Symmetry in patients with acute Bell’s palsy. KEYWORDS: Acute Bell’s Palsy, Motor Imagery, Mirror Book Therapy, Conventional Electrotherapy.
Awareness, Beliefs and Practice of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Strategies for Chronic Pain Management Among Physiotherapists
Authors:   Consultant Physiotherapist, JOSH Clinic, Bangalore, Karnataka, India., Biyala Neha , Rajkumar Joshua Samuel ,   Consultant Physiotherapist, JOSH Clinic & Astra Rehabilitation Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India., Rajendran Mahita ThangaduraI ,   Consultant Psychologist, Astra Rehabilitation Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Published: August 2023

Purpose: To evaluate the awareness, practice and beliefs about CBT strategies for chronic pain management among Physiotherapists. Relevance: Chronic pain can be defined as pain that persists for 3 months or longer and, while not necessarily maladaptive, often leads to physical decline, limited functional ability and emotional distress. CBT has been increasingly used as an effective tool by psychologists in the management of chronic pain that is delivered through individual or group counselling sessions. Cognitive restructuring, relaxation techniques, activity pacing and good sleep hygiene are a few strategies of cognitive behavioral pain management therapies. There is also increasing evidence that supports the use of CBT strategies by Physiotherapists during their treatment for obtaining a positive outcome for chronic pain patients. Method and Analysis: A Google Form was formulated with relevant questions about awareness, practice and beliefs about CBT strategies for chronic pain. The questionnaire was face validated by 3 independent psychologists who practice CBT for chronic pain in their regular practice. This form was then distributed through various Physiotherapy groups in Bangalore via snowball sampling method. The data obtained from the responses were then complied, decoded and quantitatively analysed through content analysis using the SPSS-22. Result: The result showed strikingly contrasting responses from the Physiotherapists, as even though the majority of them were aware of CBT (34.1%), they applied it relatively less (15.3%). Of 63.5% Physiotherapists believed that pain perception is affected by automatic thoughts, while 52.9% agreed that negative thoughts need to be changed into positive coping thoughts. Around 49.4% of Physiotherapists believe in teaching relaxation techniques to their patients with chronic pain. Activity pacing and good sleep hygiene are important, as believed by 25.9% and 47.1% respectively. Physiotherapists (56.5%) accepted that patient needs to be mindful while exercising. Conclusion: Majority of Physiotherapists are aware and have positive beliefs about CBT strategies for chronic pain management. However, comparatively, we can see variations in the application of CBT strategies in their treatment plan. KEY WORDS: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, chronic pain, Physiotherapy.
Assessing the risk of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 outbreaks in Ecuadorian banana crops using spatial climatic data
Authors: Fernández-Ledesma Cindy M. , Garcés-Fiallos Felipe R. , Rosso Flavia , Cordero Nicolle , Ferraz Simone , Durigon Angelica , Portalanza Diego
Published: August 2023

The Musaceae family is susceptible to Fusarium wilt (Fw), which is considered the most important disease globally, caused by a group of Fusarium species that includes F. oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (FocTR4). Until recently, FocTR4 was not present in Latin America. However, wilting, chlorosis of leaves, and vascular discoloration (typical symptoms of Fw) were observed in at least a hundred Cavendish plants located in Colombia, Peru and Venezuela in 2019, 2021 and 2022, respectively. Normally, the disease is more severe throughout the warmer and rainy months of the year. Since Ecuador is the world's leading exporter of bananas, including plantains, this study aimed to identify agroclimatic favorability zones for FocTR4 potential incidence in the country, testing linear models to evaluate disease occurrence in relation to climatic conditions and map favorability zones. Most of the banana-producing provinces, including Guayas, Los Ríos, El Oro, Manabí, Santa Elena, and Esmeraldas, presented an estimate ranging from medium-low to very high. In Guayas and Los Rios, the agroclimatic favorability zones of the main Ecuadorian producer provinces for a very high-risk account for almost 50%. This information can help make preventive management decisions in zones with a greater risk of spreading FocTR4.
Recent highlights on passion fruit waste valorization: A review
Authors: Zhivkova Vanya
Published: August 2023

In the present review, with the help of the descriptive method, some main highlights regarding the possibilities for the valorization of passion fruit waste are systematically presented. To the best of the author’s knowledge, there is still no published review in the English-language scientific literature that examines opportunities, prospects and challenges for the valorization of passion fruit waste. For the preparation of the current review, scientific publications referenced in some of the most authoritative world-renowned scientific databases were used (Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar); book chapters were not included. This review does not aim to cover, compile and describe all the scientific production available under the keywords “passion fruit waste”, but aims to highlight only some major research trends regarding the possibilities of valorization of passion fruit waste. Scientific articles that remained for technical or other reasons beyond the scope of the current review paper could be included in a subsequent updated review.
Тенденции региональной дифференциации рождаемости при втором демографическом переходе в некоторых странах
Authors: Стадник Николай Михайлович
Published: August 2023

Региональная дифференциация рождаемости – значимый в долгосрочной перспективе фактор социально-экономического неравенства между регионами. Как показывает опыт проведенных ранее исследований, прохождение первого демографического перехода в развитых странах на фоне развития общественных институтов и средств сообщения сопровождалось сначала всплеском, а затем сокращением региональной вариации рождаемости до уровня ниже изначального.

В настоящем исследовании предпринята попытка проследить, какие тенденции региональной дифференциации рождаемости наблюдаются при прохождении второго демографического перехода, когда, с одной стороны, имеет место плюрализация семейных и брачных моделей, а с другой – стремительно растет скорость распространения среди населения информации о новых практиках в этой сфере. Для изучения были выбраны пять стран, в которых тенденции, связанные со вторым демографическим переходом, начали проявляться при различных обстоятельствах и в разное время.

Исследование основано на анализе региональной вариации двух индикаторов (коэффициента суммарной рождаемости и среднего возраста матери), источником информации по которым служат данные национальных статистических служб. Методология исследования включает статистические методы (дисперсионный анализ, анализ динамики коэффициента вариации), а также картографический метод.

Исследование показало, что в некоторых случаях наблюдается резкий рост региональной вариации уровня рождаемости, однако это скорее связано с завершением первого демографического перехода. В случае с календарем рождаемости картина отличается – рост вариации среднего возраста матери оказывается сильнее растянут во времени. При этом, чем раньше в стране начался второй демографический переход, тем медленнее происходит процесс уменьшения регионального разнообразия возрастного профиля рождаемости: в США и Франции о снижении вариации среднего возраста не приходится говорить до сих пор. Значительную роль в формировании региональных контрастов как в случае с уровнем рождаемости на ранних этапах, так и в случае с календарем рождаемости на всем исследуемом интервале времени играют отношения между «авангардными» регионами, как правило, формирующимися вокруг крупных городских центров, и «догоняющей» периферией, тогда как этнические и языковые границы почти не проявляют себя где-либо кроме США.
Региональная вариация рождаемости и её связь с социально-экономическим положением российских регионов
Authors: Родина Ольга Алексеевна
Published: August 2023

Целью данной статьи является анализ региональной вариации коэффициента суммарной рождаемости (КСР) в России в 1995–2019 гг. и оценка влияния социально-экономических факторов на ее дифференциацию в 2012–2019 гг. Для оценки регионального разнообразия рождаемости были рассчитаны коэффициент вариации, размах, среднее для КСР всего, городского и сельского населения. Для поиска взаимосвязи между рождаемостью и социально-экономическим положением использованы КСР, скорректированный КСР по методу Бонгаартса-Фини, их абсолютные и относительные приросты и данные трех интегральных РИА-рейтингов: рейтинга социально-экономического положения регионов, рейтинга регионов по уровню благосостояния семей, рейтинга регионов по доступности жилья, а также некоторые другие социально-экономические показатели. Было выявлено, что регионы, за редкими временными исключениями, статистически однородны по уровню рождаемости (при оценке показателей всего и городского населения), но для сельского населения различия в величине КСР значительно выросли в 2010-е годы, что отчасти объясняется проблемами статистического учета. Для периода с 2012 по 2015 г. была выявлена связь динамики КСР с социально-экономическими переменными: наибольший прирост КСР наблюдался в регионах с высокой долей городского населения, высоким уровнем благосостояния семей и социально-экономического развития. Снижение рождаемости в 2016–2019 гг. происходило почти во всех регионах без выявленной взаимосвязи с выбранными нами детерминантами.
Kırsal alanlarda gezici sağlık hizmeti planlaması: Karma kayıttan kayıta gezinti algoritması
Authors: AKKUŞ İlhami , YILDIZ Ece Arzu , KARAOĞLAN İsmail , ALTIPARMAK Fulya
Published: August 2023

Küreselleşme ve teknolojik gelişmelerle birlikte 21. Yüzyılın ikinci yarısında toplumların sağlık ihtiyaçları değişmiş ve sağlık hizmeti sunumunda değişiklikler yapılması zorunlu hale gelmiştir. Nüfusun seyrek olduğu yerleşim yerlerinde kapsamlı sağlık tesisleri kurmanın ekonomik olarak sürdürülebilir olmaması, devletlerin vatandaşlarının sağlık hizmetlerine eşit erişimini sağlamakla yükümlü olması sağlık hizmeti sunumunda farklı arayışlara neden olmuştur. Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Sağlık Bakanlığı halka eşit şartlarda sağlık hizmeti sunabilmek için 3400 sağlık kuruluşu ve yaklaşık 7500 doktorla kırsal bölgelere gezici sağlık hizmeti (GSH) sunumu uygulamasını başlatmıştır. GSH sunan doktorlar günde 8 saat çalışarak her ay yaklaşık 9 milyon kişiye GSH vermektedir. Türkiye genelinde uygulanan kapsamlı bir hizmet olması nedeniyle hizmet sunumu planlaması için kırsal yerleşim bölgelerine sağlık merkezi ve doktor atama, rotalama, çizelgeleme ihtiyacı doğmuştur. Bu çalışmada, kırsal alanlarda GSH rotalama ve çizelgeleme problemi (GSH-RÇP) ele alınmıştır. GSH-RÇP’de amaç, çalışma saati, rota süresi, ziyaret başına minimum hizmet süresi, köylere her ay aynı doktorların hizmet sunması gibi kısıtlar altında, toplam katedilen mesafeyi enazlayacak şekilde aylık periyotlarda doktorların günlük rotalarını belirlemektir. Problemin çözümü için öncelikle karma tamsayılı matematiksel model geliştirilmiştir. GSH-RÇP, çok depolu zaman kısıtlı periyodik araç rotalama problemine eşdeğer olduğu için NP-zor problemler sınıfında yer almaktadır. Bu nedenle, orta ve büyük boyutlu problemlere makul sürelerde çözüm bulabilmek amacıyla bir karma sezgisel algoritma geliştirilmiştir. Açgözlü çözüm kurucu (Greedy Constructive) sezgiseli ve Kayıttan Kayıta Gezinti (Record to Record Travel) metasezgiseline dayalı olan bu karma sezgisel algoritma “AGS-KKG” olarak adlandırılmıştır. Matematiksel model ve AGS-KKG algoritmasının performansı Ankara iline ait verilere dayalı olarak mevcut planlar ile karşılaştırmalı incelenmiştir. Karşılaştırma sonucunda mevcut planlara göre toplam katedilen mesafede matematiksel model ile %15,6, AGS-KKG ile %22,3 iyileşme sağlanmıştır.
In situ Ki-67 detection in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) pig tissues v1
Authors: E Wiarda Jayne
Published: August 2023

An immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining protocol for in situ identification of porcine Ki-67
10x Protocols: Visium v2 CytAssist FFPE Library Construction -- University of Minnesota TMCs (CG000495 Rev C) v1
Authors: Genomics IOx
Published: August 2023

Protocols from 10x Genomics for Visium Spatial Gene Expression v2 chemistry on FPPE samples with the CytAssist component. Protocol ID# (CG) and Revision used: 10x protocol CG000495, Revision C -- Library Construction with CytAssist Note: These protocols may not be the current version offered by 10x Genomics but were used to produce the specific datasets connected to them. Please review the 10x Genomics support website for the most recent versions of the protocols prior to starting your experiment.
Phenocycler Fusion BIDMC-TMC v1
Authors: not provided aploumak
Published: August 2023

The PhenoCycler Fusion protocol used by the Spatial Technologies Unit at the BIDMC for the profiling of lymphatic vessels in the BIDMC - Lymphatic Vessels TMC. The Phenocycler Fusion (PCF, AKOYA Biosciences) consists of a liquid handling and fluidics unit connected to an integrated brightfield and fluorescent microscope with 5 channels. Antibodies against proteins of interest are conjugated to a unique barcode, which matches via Watson-Crick base pairing to a respective sequence attached to a fluorescent reporter. The tissue of interest is incubated with a panel of conjugated antibodies and subsequently exposed to cycles of 3 fluorophores with attached reporters plus DAPI at a time, with stripping of the reporters taking place between cycles. This allows for the imaging of three reporters per cycle. The first and last cycles are blank and are used to examine the difference in autofluorescence occurring as part of the treatment. DAPI is imaged at every cycle and is used to set the focal plane. Imaging takes place at a constant x20 magnification with brightfield mask taken in advance to highlight the position of the section.
E7805 NEBNext® Ultra™ II FS DNA Library Prep Kit for Illumina® Protocol to use with Inputs ≥ 100 ng (Chapter 2) v2
Authors: England Biolabs New
Published: August 2023

The NEBNext Ultra II FS DNA Library Prep Kit for Illumina contains the enzymes and buffers required to convert a broad range of input amounts of DNA into high quality libraries for next-generation sequencing on the Illumina platform. The fast, user-friendly workflow also has minimal hands-on time. Note: The Ultra II FS Kit is not compatible with bisulfite conversion workflows. Each kit component must pass rigorous quality control standards, and for each new lot the entire set of reagents is functionally validated together by construction and sequencing of indexed libraries on an Illumina sequencing platform. For larger volume requirements, customized and bulk packaging is available by purchasing through the OEM/Bulks department at NEB. Please contact OEM@neb.com for further information.
Arendt y Blumenberg. Configuración de metáforas del ser humano contemporáneo
Authors: Chamorro Muñoz Alicia Natali
Published: August 2023

Nos proponemos analizar la relación entre Hans Blumenberg y Hannah Arendt en torno a sus perspectivas antropológicas con el fin de complementar la visión del primero a partir de la forma particular que tiene la filósofa de conectar con el mundo práctico y político y, también, para pensar las implicaciones que la perspectiva antropológica aportada por Blumenberg tiene para la reflexión práctico-politica. En ese sentido, nos centramos en dos temas: la reflexión que ambos hacen sobre la metáfora y la lectura antropológica de la empresa astronáutica. Estos tópicos serán vinculados con el desarrollo de una antropología contemporánea que, aunque asume lo imposible de lograr una definición sustancialista del ser humano, aun así plantea que la pregunta sobre nuestro propio acontecer es fundamental; en este caso, la vía de acceso a la duda antropológica será entonces la metáfora.