bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Regional anesthesia in coronary artery bypass grafting: a narrative review
Authors: Koriachkin Viktor A. , Dzhopua Maksim A. , Ezugbaia Beka S. , Avetisian Vaagn A. , Zabolotskiy Dmitriy V. , Evgrafov Vladimir A.
Published: November 2023

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is one of the most frequently performed procedures in modern cardiac surgery because it is indicated in most patients with coronary artery disease. Currently, there are no standard methods for regional anesthesia in cardiac surgery. The purpose of this review was to describe the available techniques for regional anesthesia in post-CABG. Studies published in the databases PubMed, The Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Russian science citation index were included. Techniques reported in the literature were local blockade of the postoperative wound with local anesthetics in the anteromedial chest wall (parasternal-intercostal plane blocks), anterolateral chest wall (interpectoral plane blocks, serratus anterior plane block), and posterolateral chest wall (erector spinae plane block, thoracic paravertebral block, retrolaminar block, rhomboid intercostal block). Numerous studies demonstrate that the use of regional anesthesia as a component of multimodal anesthesia after coronary artery bypass grafting significantly improves pain relief. Blockade of the peripheral nerves of the chest wall under ultrasound guidance can be considered not only as an alternative to epidural anesthesia when not indicated or not feasible. It also contributes to early tracheal extubation, reduced duration of mechanical ventilation, adequate pain control, and a decrease in the need for narcotic analgesics, reduced postoperative nausea and vomiting, and reduced length of stay in the intensive care unit. Further research is needed to determine the optimal technique for performing interfascial blockades of the chest wall post-CABG, which would require data on the effectiveness, safety, and dosing regimen for each specific blockade.
Effect of low dose laser cycloplasty on deepening anterior chamber in chronic angle-closure glaucoma
Authors:   Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China, Zheng Xuan-Li , Wang Xiao-Jie ,   Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China, Li Jia-Qian ,   Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China, Xie Yan-Qian ,   National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China; Glaucoma Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China, Zhang Shao-Dan ,   National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China; Glaucoma Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China, Liang Yuan-Bo ,   National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China; Glaucoma Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China
Published: November 2023

AIM: To describe the outcome of using low-dose laser cycloplasty (LCP) in chronic angle-closure glaucoma (CACG).
METHODS: A retrospective case series. Medical charts of CACG patients who underwent LCP in the Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University were reviewed. The main outcomes included intraocular pressure (IOP), the number of glaucoma medication, anterior segment parameters and surgery-related complications.
RESULTS: A total of 7 eyes of 7 CACG patients (age 38.9±11.0y) underwent LCP with a mean follow-up of 27.1±13.7mo (range 16–48mo). Following LCP, mean IOP and glaucoma medications decreased from 26.1±6.1 mm Hg with 3.1±1.1 glaucoma medications pre-treatment to 14.9±3.1 mm Hg (P=0.027) with 0.4±1.1 glaucoma medications (P=0.001) at final follow-up. The anterior chamber depth (ACD), angle opening distance500 and trabecular-iris angle increased from 1.65±0.33 mm, 0.05 mm (range 0–0.30 mm) and 5.1° (range, 0–31.97°) at baseline to 1.98±0.43 mm (P=0.073), 0.53 mm (range 0.42–0.91 mm, P=0.015), 45.9° (range, 40.2°–59.4°, (P=0.015) in the long-term follow-up, respectively. The deepening of ACD and reopening of anterior chamber angle (ACA) was observed in 6 eyes (85.7%).
CONCLUSION: LCP is a promising treatment option for patients with CACG via reducing IOP and glaucoma medication without serious complications. In addition, LCP can bring a significant deepening in ACD and reopening of ACA.
How long does the recovery of corneal sensitivity in different corneal regions take after LASEK?
Authors:   Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Optometry, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1449614535, Iran, Mirzajani Ali , Khezri Fatemeh ,   Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Optometry, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1449614535, Iran, Jafarzadehpur Ebrahim ,   Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Optometry, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1449614535, Iran, Karimian Farid ,   Ophthalmic Research Center, Research Institute for Ophthalmology and Vision Science, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1983963113, Iran
Published: November 2023

AIM: To determine the corneal sensitivity recovery period after laser-assisted sub-epithelial keratectomy (LASEK) refractive surgery and investigate the effects of ablation depth on it.
METHODS: In this study examinations were performed on 90 right eyes of 90 people (34 males and 56 females) with an age range of 20-35 and an average of 22.26±3.8 years old. A sensation of 5 corneal regions, including the center and 4 mid-peripheral regions, i.e., nasal, inferior, temporal, and superior, each at a distance of 2 mm from the center of the cornea were measured with a Cochet-Bonnet esthesiometer device in 3-time points including before LASEK, 1 and 3mo after the surgery, respectively. LASEK was performed on individuals with stabilized myopia of -1.00 to -7.00 diopters and astigmatism of less than 2.00 diopters. Furthermore, the individuals were divided into three groups regarding ablation depth.
RESULTS: The highest level of corneal sensitivity before surgery was related to the center of the cornea (59.1±7.76), and the highest level of corneal sensitivity loss was also related to this region. The sensation of all measured corneal regions significantly reduced 1mo postoperatively and returned to their preoperative levels 3mo after surgery (mean of 5 corneal regions in levels of preoperation: 58.2±6.48, 1mo postoperation: 57.3±5.84, 3mo postoperation: 58.2±5.49; P<0.05). A significant relationship was found between ablation depth and corneal sensitivity changes in the center and temporal regions (P<0.05).
CONCLUSION: Corneal sensitivity in myopia and low astigmatism decreases after LASEK and reaches the preoperative level within 3mo. The depth of ablation during surgery affected the recovery of corneal sensitivity.
Visualized analysis of research on myopic traction maculopathy based on CiteSpace
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology, the General Hospital of Western Theater Command, PLA, Chengdu 610083, Sichuan Province, China, Zhang Heng-Di , Han Fei ,   Department of Ophthalmology, the General Hospital of Western Theater Command, PLA, Chengdu 610083, Sichuan Province, China, Lin Ning ,   Department of Clinical Nutrition, the General Hospital of Western Theater Command, PLA, Chengdu 610083, Sichuan Province, China, Jiang Wei ,   Department of Ophthalmology, the General Hospital of Western Theater Command, PLA, Chengdu 610083, Sichuan Province, China
Published: November 2023

AIM: To analyze the global scientific output concerning myopic traction maculopathy (MTM) and to summarize the research frontiers and hot topics of MTM related researches.
METHODS: Data were collected for bibliometric and visualization analyses from Web of Science (WOS) Core Collection. Exported records were analyzed for titles, publication years, research institutions, journal names, authors, keywords, and abstracts using CiteSpace software version 6.1.
RESULTS: A total of 839 related studies were analyzed, the publication volume increased annually, with Asia the most active region of MTM research. Optical coherence tomography angiography, optical coherence tomography, macular hole, high myopia, macular buckling were identified as the focus of the current research. Progression, association, classification and shape were identified as the major research frontiers.
CONCLUSION: MTM is a major cause of visual loss in pathological myopic eyes. During the preceding 17y, the number of annual publications in MTM research increased gradually. Studies on the progression nature of MTM, genome-wide association study and proper classification of MTM might still be the frontiers of MTM researches.
PATRONES DE VARIABILIDAD DE LAS TEMPERATURAS SUPERFICIALES DEL MAR EN LA COSTA CARIBE COLOMBIANA
Authors: Bernal Gladys , Poveda Germán , Roldán Paola , Andrade Carlos
Published: November 2023

Se analizó la variabilidad espacio-temporal de la temperatura superficial del mar (TSM) a lo largo de la zona costera del Caribe Colombiano, mediante el estudio de series de tiempo mensuales entre 1982 y 2000. El análisis abarcó la variación espacial con relación al ciclo anual, al fenómeno de El Niño – Oscilación Sur, la oscilación del Atlántico Norte (NAO), la tendencia de largo plazo y los dos chorros tropicales superficiales atmosféricos que afectan la climatología de la esquina noroccidental de Sudamérica (chorros superficiales de San Andrés y del Chocó). Se encontró una diferenciación entre los sectores suroccidental y nororiental del Caribe asociada con las piscinas cálidas del SW (giro de Panamá-Colombia) y frías del NE (surgencias de la Guajira).
REPELENCIA AL AGUA EN SUELOS: UNA SÍNTESIS
Authors: Jaramillo Jaramillo Daniel Francisco
Published: November 2023

La repelencia al agua en el suelo, originada por la acumulación de compuestos orgánicos hidrofóbicos en él, reduce la infiltración y la disponibilidad de agua para las plantas; incrementa la escorrentía y la susceptibilidad a la erosión; puede deteriorar su estructura; genera grandes pérdidas en la producción agropecuaria y forestal y puede generar vías de flujo preferencial que facilitan el movimiento de agua y de contaminantes a través del mismo. Tiene una alta variabilidad y se expresa con mayor intensidad cuando el suelo está seco. Para manejar este problema se han estudiado alternativas como la mecanización del suelo durante o inmediatamente después de la lluvia, la mezcla del suelo repelente con arcilla y/o con materiales terrosos arcillosos del subsuelo, el encalamiento, la fertilización, la aplicación de riego para mantener húmedo el suelo y la adición de surfactantes.
Effect of Soybean Seed Inoculation with Symbiotic Bacteria
Authors: Jarecki Wacław
Published: November 2023

Background: The main advantage of leguminous plants is the ability to self-supply atmospheric nitrogen through symbiosis with the bacterium Bradyrhizobium japonicum. Therefore, seed inoculation with microbiological preparations is often used in agricultural practice to increase nodulation on the roots. Methods: A field experiment was conducted to examine the effect of commercial preparations or coated seeds containing Bradyrhizobium japonicum on soybean yield and quality. The experiment was performed in four replicates in a randomized block design. The seeds were inoculated using commercial preparations (HiStick® Soy, Nitragina®, TURBOSOY®, PRIMSEED® BIOM Soja, bi soya, RHIZOBIUM SOJA), which were mixed with the seeds on the day of sowing. Sowing coated seeds using the “Fix Fertig” technology did not require seed inoculation before sowing. Result: It has been demonstrated that HiStick® Soy and TURBOSOY® exerted the most beneficial effect on nodulation, SPAD index, number of pods per plant, TSW and yield. The preparation RHIZOBIUM SOY was also highly effective. Sowing inoculated or coated seeds positively affected the protein content of the seeds but the fat content was the highest in the control seeds. It has been demonstrated that the weather conditions in individual years modified the investigated parameters.
Racial, Social and Spatial Inequalities
Authors: Olusa Oluromade Rom
Published: November 2023

This paper highlights racial, social and spatial inequalities that impact Black African social work students. It also considers the implication for Practice Educators in Ireland to address gaps identified from a review of relevant literature. It encourages field coordinators and practice educators to ensure a culturally responsive and supportive practice placement for Black students using the philosophy of Ubuntu, which is underpinned by showing humanity towards others. This practice Note, uses the principles of Ubuntu to support Black African students, a visibly increasing population in Irish social work education. There is limited literature regarding the challenges experienced by social work students and ways of supporting them in Ireland; that which exists deal with issues students commonly experience (Roulston et al., 2021). Literature from the UK and USA reveals that Black social work students experience differential attainment compared to their white counterparts (Fairtlough et al., 2014; GSCC, 2012; Liu, 2017; Mbarushimana and Robbins, 2015). In light of this limited definitive knowledge base, it is necessary to highlight the inequalities impacting Black social work students on placement and how their practice educators can support them to complete and achieve quality learning on placements using the Ubuntu Philosophy.
 
Various definitions of the term Black have been provided; indeed, this paper will use Black and Black African interchangeably to refer to social work students of African descent who are of black skin colour (Singh, 1992; Gabriel & Tate, 2017). The  existing scholarship provides valuable insights into how the interplay of racial hierarchy and social inequality impacts most Black students throughout their social work education. Additionally, significant disparities of inequity, inequality in education and other social necessities lend to the poor representation of Black students, practitioners and educators (Kavroudakis et al., 2013). Such spatial inequality contributes to differential outcomes for Black social work students., Ubuntu translates as, 'I am because we are'. Bangura (2005) identifies that the principles of Ubuntu exist in other worldviews.  The author recognises that it provides a unique African interpretation of social work education given that the philosophy is holistic in its approach and, endeavours to meet the needs of individuals and groups; hence, its uniqueness as an underpinning guideline for supporting Black social work students in practice placement.
Trabalho e educação
Authors: Zuck Débora Villetti
Published: November 2023

Este artigo identifica e analisa elementos relacionados ao trabalho e à educação em Adam Smith e Karl Marx. Por meio da análise comparada foram estudados textos base nos quais estes clássicos debatem, nos séculos XVIII e XIX, os seguintes elementos: trabalho e seus diferentes tipos; causas e consequências da divisão do trabalho; aumento da produtividade; ferramentas de trabalho; riqueza social; processo de formação dos salários; homem e trabalhador; sociedade e Estado; história; e educação. Dentre os resultados, destaca-se o trabalho, para Smith, como a base que fornece o necessário aos homens, cuja divisão técnica possibilitaria estender bem-estar. Para Marx, o trabalho é a forma de produção da vida humana e sua divisão, social e técnica, de determinado modo cria o capitalismo. Os teóricos convergem que a riqueza social resulta do trabalho, porém, contrastam entre “naturalmente” distribuído versus fruto da exploração e apropriada privadamente. Em Smith, a educação está vinculada aos conhecimentos necessários ao trabalho, para o aumento da produção e o desenvolvimento da nação. Marx situa-a como instrumento de classe, necessidade decorrente dos avanços dos meios de produção, atrelada à divisão social, o que confere caráter unilateral ao desenvolvimento humano. São apontadas, portanto, divergências, especificidades, bem como concepções diametralmente opostas, as quais seguem fundamentando a formação humana, sob a visão burguesa ou à tessitura da sua crítica e superação, a qual permanece necessária e atual enquanto o modo de produção capitalista existir.
Entre pedidos e pareceres
Authors: Silva Suhender Ribeiro da , Soares Flávia dos Santos
Published: November 2023

O livro didático, ao lado de outras fontes, pode ser identificado como um material de significativa contribuição para a história das práticas educativas além de ser visto como portador de parte dos conteúdos a serem ensinados, o que permite enxergar o livro como fonte de pesquisas que se volta para a compreensão da cultura escolar e para a constituição das disciplinas escolares. No Brasil, a década de 1830 marca o momento em que começam a surgir as primeiras obras didáticas nacionais na área de Matemática, usadas em escolas, exames preparatórios e, posteriormente, em liceus e colégios. A partir de então, uma questão que começa a se impor, particularmente a partir de 1854 com as Reformas de Couto Ferraz, é o controle sobre os livros usados nas escolas. A fim de avaliar a qualidade desses livros, pareceres redigidos por professores de instituições renomadas eram utilizados para decidir se um livro deveria ser adotado e/ou mantido na escola. Esses pareceres podem ser tomados como documentos importantes que expressam critérios de qualidade que os livros didáticos deveriam obedecer. Esse artigo tem como objetivo analisar o processo de avaliação de obras didáticas no século XIX a fim de identificar quais critérios gerais e outros específicos para a área de matemática podem ser depreendidos dos pareceres compreendendo o papel e a importância dos pareceres no processo de validação das obras didáticas também como estratégias para a circulação de livros escolares.
INVESTIGATION OF STRUCTURAL AND ADSORPTION PROPERTIES OF ZEOLITES IN THE CHUGUEVSKOYE DEPOSIT OF PRIMORSKY KRAI
Authors:   Institute of Geology and Natural Management FE Branch RAS, Blagoveshchensk, Russia, Demchuk V. A. , Kalinichenko B. B. ,   Institute of Geology and Natural Management FE Branch RAS, Blagoveshchensk, Russia, Rozhdestvina V. I. ,   Institute of Geology and Natural Management FE Branch RAS, Blagoveshchensk, Russia, Bogomazova E. V. ,   Institute of Geology and Natural Management FE Branch RAS, Blagoveshchensk, Russia, Sokolova S. M. ,   Institute of Geology and Natural Management FE Branch RAS, Blagoveshchensk, Russia
Published: November 2023

The results of the study of structural and adsorption properties of zeolites in the Chuguevskoye deposit of Primorsky Krai are presented It was found that the initial samples demonstrate intense reflexes of zeolite corresponding to the heulandite structure. Studies of the thermal resistance of zeolite material have been carried out. It was determined that the intensity of reflexes typical for the heylandite structure remains unchanged up to 900 °C. Scanning electron microscopy methods were used to obtain data on the structure of crystallites and elemental composition of the feed stock. It is shown that the zeolite grain microstructure has clearly distinguishable large crystal agglomerates consisting of strongly aggregated sufficiently large crystallites, each of which has the shape of parallelopiped with a transverse size of about 10 microns. The adsorption-structural characteristics of zeolite are investigated. Based on the data obtained, the specific surface area, total pore volume and mesopore size distribution were found.
BIOSTRATIGRAPHY OF THE LOWER AND MIDDLE JURASSIC ACCORDING TO PALYNOLOGICAL DATA (THE TAIMYR PENINSULA, NORTH OF EASTERN SIBERIA)
Authors:   A.A.Trofimuk Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia, Goryacheva A. A.
Published: November 2023

The article presents the results of palynological studies of the Lower-Middle Jurassic strata recovered from the Tulay-Kiryakskaya-1 well and represented by the Zimnyaya, Airkat, Kiterbyut, Korotkiy, Aprelevskiy, Arangastakh and Yuryung-Tumus Formations. The investigated well is situated on the territory of the Yana-Anabar facies region of marine sedimentogenesis. As a result of palynological analysis six biostratons with spores and pollen and four biostratons with dinocysts were established for the Pliensbachian-Bajocian interval and their geological age was substantiated.
GEOELECTRICAL STRUCTURE OF THE GUSINOOZERSKAYA AND ADJACENT DEPRESSIONS OF WESTERN TRANSBAIKALIA BASED ON ARCHIVAL DATA VERTICAL ELECTRICAL SOUNDINGS INTERPRETATION
Authors:   A.A.Trofimuk Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia, Sanchaa A. A. , Nevedrova N. N. ,   A.A.Trofimuk Institute of Petroleum Geology and Geophysics SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia
Published: November 2023

The paper presents the reinterpretation results of vertical electrical soundings unique archival data performed in depressions of West Transbaikalia (Gusinoozerskaya, Ubukunskaya, Orongoyskaya, Ivolginskaya depressions). The relevance of this paper is due to the not fully understood deep structure of Mesozoic depression; thicknesses and electrical resistivities of individual rock complexes, characteristics of multidirectional fault dislocations, relief of basement are undefined. Sections of measurement profiles are constructed on the basis of 1D interpretation and two-dimensional inversion of VES data. Disjunctive dislocations are identified, many of which are consistent with geological data, and previously unknown faults have also been identified. Clarification of the structure of depressions located almost on the border of the Baikal rift zone is of undoubted interest to a wide range of specialists in both geological, geophysical and related disciplines, it is important for studies of seismic safety, geodynamics and mineral prospecting.
SPATIAL REGULARITIES OF CARBON ACCUMULATION IN LAKE PESHCHANOYE (SOUTH OF WEST SIBERIA) IN THE HOLOCENE
Authors:   V.S.Sobolev Institute of Geology and Mineralogy SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia, Malov G. I. , Strakhovenko V. D. ,   V.S.Sobolev Institute of Geology and Mineralogy SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia, Ovdina E. A. ,   V.S.Sobolev Institute of Geology and Mineralogy SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia
Published: November 2023

The paper is devoted to the study of the processes of Lake Peshchanoye, located on the territory of the Baraba Lowland (south of West Siberia). By the means of a set of analytical methods, the structure and composition of sapropelic accumulation were characterized and sources of sedimentary matter were identified. The main material source is an autochthonous sedimentary material (organic matter, authigenic minerals). Organic matter has a predominantly planktonic origin with a predominance of phytoplankton. Authigenic minerals are represented by framboid aggregates of pyrite, curdled precipitates of low-magnesian calcite intergrown with remains of biota mortmass and biogenic amorphous silica, the content of which is equal to 60% of the total silica in sapropel. The allochthonous part is represented by terrigenous particles of quartzfeldspar composition. The predominance of allochthonous material over autochthonous one was revealed in the northern part of the lake, it is associated with an input of terrigenous particles by the river. The main forms of carbon burial are undecomposed organic matter and authigenic carbonates. The estimated total carbon reserves in the lake are 113.21 thousand tons.
Treatment selection for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair: open or endovascular?
Authors: Tanaka Akiko , Smith Holly N. , Estrera Anthony L.
Published: November 2023

Despite advancements in operative techniques and perioperative management, early mortality and morbidity from open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repair remain significant. Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR), with visceral parallel grafts or branched/fenestrated stent grafts, is the less invasive treatment option. However, off-the-shelf, branched/fenestrated stent grafts are currently not readily available on the market. The anatomical complexities of TAAAs, which make open repair difficult, such as the involvement of visceral branches and spinal cord blood supplies, are also challenges to endovascular repair. Open surgical TAAA repair should be considered in patients with connective tissue disorders, younger age (less than 50 years old), and ruptured hemodynamically unstable TAAA. Endovascular TAAA repair should be considered in patients with sarcopenia, advanced age, renal dysfunction, and lung dysfunction, if patients have suitable anatomy. The two approaches should remain complementary. Overall, few data exist on which TAAA patient population would benefit from open vs. endovascular approaches. Therefore, this manuscript discusses patient selection for open and endovascular repair of TAAA from a literature review and our institutional experience.
Primera aproximación experimental referente a la acumulación y deposición de microplásticos en líquenes
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Luján, Gomez Jonatan , Pighin Andrés ,   Universidad Nacional de Luján, Gollo Maira ,   Universidad Nacional de Luján, Nistal Ayelén ,   Universidad Nacional de Luján, Villagra Elizabeth ,   Universidad Nacional de Luján
Published: November 2023

Uno de los problemas más importantes relacionados con los desechos plásticos es la producción de MP (MP), cuya acumulación en diferentes taxones ha sido registrada. Recientemente se ha demostrado, a través de muestreo de campo, que los líquenes son capaces de acumular MP. El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo estudiar experimentalmente la acumulación y deposición de MP en tres especies de líquenes de los géneros Usnea, Ramalina y Punctelia. Medimos el peso, la absorción de agua y la dimensión fractal de cada talo. En condiciones de laboratorio, expusimos 12 talos de cada especie a tres diferentes dosis de MP en suspensión acuosa (3, 6 y 12 MP/mL) durante una semana. Se extrajeron y contabilizaron los MP acumulados y depositados. La acumulación fue despreciable. Modelamos la deposición con modelos lineales generales. La variable dimensión fractal fue la única que se relacionó significativamente con los MP depositados. Estos resultados sugieren que, en comunidades con complejidad estructural mayor, medidas en la dimensión fractal, se encontrarán niveles mayores de MP depositados.
Effects of Perceived Value on Sustainable Behavioral Intention among Pilates Participants: Focusing on the Extended Theory of Planned Behavior (ETPB)
Authors: Kim Suk-Kyu , Ha JungHee
Published: November 2023

This study examined the relationships between attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and behavioral intention through the perceived value of Pilates participants. The participants of this study were 301 Pilates students using Pilates studios located in Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongbuk Province. The participants were selected by convenient sampling, a non-probability sampling method. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, reliability analysis, correlation analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling analysis using SPSS 22.0 and AMOS 24.0. The results can be summarized as follows. First, among the three subfactors of perceived value, functional and social values had a positive effect on attitude. Second, attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control, which are three main components of the Theory of Planned Behavior, had a positive effect on the behavioral intention for Pilates. These results suggest that Pilates instructors require meticulous planning and efforts to develop an environment for promoting spontaneous interest and participation to attract students and engage their attention and interest in the field.
What Are the Risk Factors for Mechanical Failure in Spinal Arthrodesis? An Observational Study
Authors: Peccerillo Vincenzo , Culcasi Antonio , Ruisi Riccardo , Amaducci Francesca , Benedetti Maria Grazia , Girolami Marco , Evangelista Andrea , Morri Mattia
Published: November 2023

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to identify the incidence of early mechanical failure in the first post-surgical year in patients who had undergone spinal surgery, and to assess the related risk factors. METHODS: Retrospective observational study of a prognostic cohort was conducted at an orthopaedic hospital, examining all patients with spine degenerative disease who consecutively underwent arthrodesis surgery between March 2018 and March 2019. The incidence of postoperative mechanical failure during the first year was calculated as primary outcome; the time between the date of the implant surgery and diagnosis of the mechanical failure was calculated as secondary outcome. RESULTS: A total of 237 patients were identified for statistical analysis. The median age of the group of patients was 47 years (IQR of 44), and 66.6% were female. The incidence of mechanical failure in the first postoperative year was 5.1% overall with 12 events and the median time between surgery and the need for revision surgery was 5 months (IQR=7.75). ASA score (OR= 2,39; p=0.134), duration of the surgical procedure (OR=1,27; p=0,006) and inability to walk at discharge (OR=7,86; p=0,072) were independent risk of factor associated with the mechanical failure. CONCLUSION: Higher ASA score and longer duration of surgery are risk factors for mechanical failure in the first year in patients who had undergone spinal surgery and must be carefully considered when planning spinal surgery. During hospitalization, recovery of ambulation must be encouraged to prevent mechanical failure. All these factors are useful in identifying patients with a closer follow-up is needed.
PCR Array Profiles the Expression of miRNAs Involved in Differentiation of Amniotic Fluid Stem Cells towards Endothelial and Smooth Muscle Progenitor Cells
Authors: Iordache Florin , Petcu Adriana Ionescu , Pisoschi Aurelia Magdalena , Stanca Loredana , Geicu Ovidiu Ionut , Bilteanu Liviu , Curutiu Carmen , Amuzescu Bogdan , Serban Andreea Iren
Published: November 2023

Epigenetic modifications play a significant role in determining the fate of AFSC in terms of differentiation into multiple lineages. There is a tight correlation among DNA methylation, histone modifications, and small noncoding RNAs during the epigenetic control of stem cells differentiation. The present study investigates the role of miRNAs in differentiation of AFSC and addresses how their unique signatures contribute to lineage-specific differentiation. miRNAs profile was assessed in AFSC after 4 weeks of endothelial and muscular differentiation. Our results showed a decreased expression of for 5 miRNAs (miR-125b-5p, hsa-miR-18a-5p, hsa-miR-137, hsa-miR-21-5p and hsa-let-7a-5p) and an increased expression for 12 miRNAs (miR-134-5p, miR-103a-3p, let-7i-5p, miR-214-3p, let-7c-5p, miR-129-5p, miR-210-3p, let-7d-5p, miR-375, miR-181-5p, miR-125a-5p, hsa-let-7e-5p) in EPC compared with undifferentiated AFSC. Smooth muscle differentiation of AFSC revealed significant changes in 9 miRNAs from total of 84 tested; 3 were downregulated (miR-18a-5p, miR-137, sa-miR-21-5p) and 6 were upregulated (miR-155-5p, miR-20a-5p, let-7i-5p, hsa-miR-134-5p, hsa-miR-214-3p, hsa-miR-375). miRNAs are molecular regulators of cell fate and differentiation, recent advances in molecular biology techniques revealed miRNA regulatory networks that can provide us information of endothelial and muscle cell biology in terms of homeostasis, growth, differentiation, and vascular function.
Utilizing the Genetic Potentials of Traditional Rice Varieties and Conserving Rice Biodiversity with System of Rice Intensification Management
Authors: Dwiningsih Yheni
Published: November 2023

The genetic potentials of rice cultivars will need to be expressed to their fullest if global rice production is to be expanded enough by 2050 to meet the increased demand of expanding population while the availability of land and water per capita dwindles. New and ‘improved’ rice varieties have contributed greatly to increased production over the past 50 years, but the rate of rice yield increase based on genetic changes has declined in recent decades compared with the early years of the Green Revolution. In fact, many rice consumers continue to prefer to consume ‘traditional’ rice varieties (referred to also as local, native, unimproved, or indigenous) because of their taste, aroma, texture, and other qualities. Further, many farmers prefer to cultivate these varieties because of their better adaptation to local climatic and soil conditions and their evolved resistance to endemic stresses. The practices that comprise the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), including transplanting rice seedlings at a young age, wide spacing between plants, keeping the soil well-aerated rather than inundated, and enhancing soil organic matter, provide traditional rice varieties with micro-environments that are more favorable for the expression of their genetic and agronomic potentials. Interactions among rice plants, soil characteristics, water, energy, and other inputs improve the phenotypic and physiological performance of rice plants. This paper considers how the cultivation of traditional rice varieties with SRI methods can raise yields, reduce farmers’ costs of production, and generate higher incomes, while contributing to the conservation of rice biodiversity.
Neuropsychological Consequences of Massive Trauma: Implications and Clinical Interventions
Authors: Theodoratou Maria , Kougioumtzis Georgios A. , Yotsidi Vasiliki , Sofologi Maria , Katsarou Dimitra , Megari Dr. Kalliopi
Published: November 2023

Traumatic events, especially massive trauma resulting from catastrophic incidents, wars, or severe abuse, can elicit significant neuropsychological alterations, with profound implications for cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. This mini review delineates the primary neural changes post-trauma and underscores the importance of timely neuropsychological and clinical interventions. Specific brain regions, including the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, undergo physiological changes that can lead to memory impairments, attention deficits, and emotional disturbances. PTSD, a commonly diagnosed condition post-trauma, exemplifies the intricate relationship between trauma and memory processing. Furthermore, the concept of neuroplasticity, the brain's inherent ability to adapt and rewire, offers hope for recovery. Current clinical interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and biofeedback, leverage this neuroplastic potential to foster healing. The review underscores the vital importance of early intervention to mitigate long term neuropsychological impacts, emphasizing the role of timely and targeted clinical interventions. The synthesis of this knowledge is crucial for clinicians, allowing for informed therapeutic approaches that holistically address both the physiological and psychological dimensions of trauma.
Analysis of Plants Traditionally Used for Hypermelanosis in South Africa
Authors: Mpofana Nomakhosi , Yalo Masande , Gqaleni Nceba , Dlova Ncoza C , Hussein Ahmed
Published: November 2023

There is a growing demand and use of herbal cosmetics for skin purposes due to their perceived safety when applied to the skin. Three Cassipourea species commonly known as “ummemezi” are used interchangeable by women in rural areas of Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces to treat hypermelanosis as well as sun protection. We conducted a phytochemical comparison of three Cassipourea species; C. flanaganii, C. gummiflua and C. malosana by LC-MS/MS analysis in negative mode. The results obtained from the LC-MS/MS yielded a total number of twenty-four compounds of different chemical classes, including fatty acids, steroids, di- and tri-terpenoids, flavonoids, phenolic acids were detected, and eighteen among them were tentatively identified. Despite the recent popularity of modern cosmetic products, it is clear that plants continue to play an important role in the local cosmetics industry in South Africa's Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal community provinces. The findings of this study suggest that an alternative treatment for hyper-melanosis disorders should be developed further. The residual wild plant stocks are insufficient to meet commercial needs, thus, encouraging their sustainable use is a means of harnessing the conservation of these plants. Indigenous communities should be supported in the commercialization which could be linked to the rural economic development.
Techno-Economic Analysis of a Highly Renewable and Electrified District Heat Network in the Balancing Markets
Authors: Javanshir Nima , Syri Sanna
Published: November 2023

Finnish government's carbon neutrality goal by 2035 requires integration of renewable energy sources into the power grid. Considering the stochasticity of these resources, additional sources of flexibility are necessary to balance supply and demand in the power grid. District heating network (DHN) operators in Finland plan to shut down fossil-fuel-based combined heat and power plants and electrify heating systems by deploying heat pumps (HPs) and electric boilers. Techno-economic analysis and optimal operation of DHN-connected HPs and electric boilers in providing ancillary balancing services considering the 15-minute granularity in the balancing markets in Finland were investigated. The objective was to maximize the potential revenue for DHN operators gained from the day-ahead electricity market and frequency containment reserve (FCR) balancing markets. Three inter-connected DHNs in the Helsinki metropolitan area were optimized considering the reference year 2019 and each operator's decarbonization strategies for 2025. HPs could gain the highest profit from FCR-D up-regulation market, while the electric boiler may gain considerable profits from FCR-D down-regulation market. Compared to other balancing markets studied, the FCR-N market had a limited profit margin. Sensitivity analysis indicated that spot electricity prices and CO2 emission allowance prices have a significant impact on the profit from balancing markets.
A Sustainable Supply Chain Management Framework using Industry 4.0 Technologies in the Healthcare Sector: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Carole Kouayep Sonia , Mohapatra Biswajit , Tripathy Sushanta , Singhal Deepak , Joo Moon IL , Cheol Kim Hee-
Published: November 2023

In modern times, sustainability in supply chain management is one of the keys to boosting the performance of the supply chain, and it enables the accomplishment of SSCM. It has been found in recent years that SSCM with assist of industry 4.0 applications, can benefit splendid productivity and efficiency in the supply chain. The numerous industry 4.0 applications that are involved are Artificial intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT) Big Data Analytics (BDA), etc. Industry 4.0 with SSCM has gained a lot of interest from various authors and scholars across the world. Healthcare is one of the most critical sectors due to its importance in handling public health. More recently, the COVID-19 pandemic and other viruses (SARS and Ebola) have highlighted supply chain vulnerabilities that are further mitigated by their lean and globalized structures. Covid-19 underlined the need for supply chain visibility problems within the healthcare sector. When the need for medical supplies became urgent and global distribution was disrupted, companies faced the consequences of needing the technology, systems, and plans in place to correctly predict the onslaught. One report shows that about 94 percent of Fortune 1000 companies reported supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 global outbreak. Existing studies have discussed supply chain issues and the importance of AI in addressing these challenges. AI, like Industry 4.0 in the healthcare supply chain, is proving to be a game-changer. This paper aims to review and present the various aspects of SSCM and industry 4.0 applications to get a comprehensive literature review, which contains the analysis of multiple articles published from 2010-2020. In addition, the various challenges SSCM and industry 4.0 applications face are identified and discussed. Also, the impact of Industry 4.0 and sustainable practices brings together the healthcare supply chain. This study will help in getting a good understanding of the different industry 4.0 technologies that are important for setting up SSCM.
Disruptions in the Pandemic COVID-19 in the Supply Chains of the Automotive Industry as Crucial for the Polish Economy
Authors: Rokicki Tomasz , Bórawski Piotr , Bełdycka-Bórawska Aneta
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this article is to present the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions occurring in the supply chain of automotive companies, taking into account the type of business. The specific objectives are: to identify and characterise the types of enterprises operating in automotive supply chains, to identify changes during the pandemic in automotive enterprises, depending on the type of activity, to show disruptions in automotive supply chains and ways to counteract these disadvantages depending on the type of activity. Automotive enterprises operating in Poland were selected for the study purposefully. A random selection method was used to select 500 automotive companies for the study. The data sources were surveys conducted in June 2023 among 500 enterprises in the form of a face-to-face telephone interview. Automotive companies experienced supply chain disruptions, regardless of the type of business. Most often, these were caused by lockdowns and official closures, low stocks of materials and products, and problems with employees. There was no difference by type of business. Disruptions were most often short-lived, up to 1 year. Companies countered disruptions by using mostly operational measures, which were short-lived. Only a small percentage of operators made strategic decisions and countered disruptions over a longer period. The scale of these actions was greater among manufacturers than among dealers and car service companies.
Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Detection of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures on Lateral Chest Radiographs in Post-menopausal Women
Authors: Silberstein Jenna , Wee Cleo , Gupta Ashu , Seymour Hannah , Ghotra Switinder Singh , Sa Dos Reis Claudia , Sun Zhonghua
Published: November 2023

Post-menopausal women are at risk of osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs), which if undetected and untreated, can lead to significant pain and morbidity. However, OVFs are often not reported by radiologists on routine chest radiographs. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in medical applications with improvements in detection and diagnosis. This study aims to investigate the clinical value of a newly developed AI tool, Ofeye 1.0 for automated detection of OVFs on lateral chest radiographs in post-menopausal women (>60 years) who were referred to undergo chest x-rays for other reasons. A total of 510 de-identified lateral chest radiographs from three clinical sites were retrieved and analysed by Ofeye1.0 tool. These images were then reviewed by a consultant radiologist to decide whether there is any fracture present or not with findings served as the reference standard for determining the diagnostic performance of the AI tool. The percentage of radiologist reports which included the OVF was analysed by comparing diagnostic reports with AI findings, while the accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive values (NPV) of the AI tool were calculated. Out of all the original radiologist reports, missed OVFs were found in 14% images but were detected by the AI tool. The AI tool demonstrated a relatively high specificity 92.8% (95% CI: 89.6, 95.2%), moderate accuracy 80.3% (95% CI: 76,3, 80.4%), PPV 73.7% (95% CI: 65.2, 80.8%) and NPV 81.5% (95%CI: 79, 83.8%), but low sensitivity 49% (95%CI: 40.7, 57.3%). The high false negative results were mainly due to mild OVFs with <20% vertebral height loss. The new AI software tool has high specificity with a low false positive rate of 5.1%, showing that it can be used as a complimentary tool to the routine diagnostic reports for reduction of missed OVF in elderly women. The low sensitivity with high false negative rates indicate the necessity of radiologist’s in identifying and reporting early OVFs.
Effect of Silicon Dioxide Nanoparticles on the Sintering Properties of Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate Composites
Authors: Hashimoto Kazuaki , Oiwa Masahiko , Shibata Hirobumi
Published: November 2023

Abstract: Composite sintered bodies comprising silicon dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticles dispersed in β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) were prepared. The addition of nano-sized colloidal SiO2 to the β-TCP produced well-dispersed secondary phase nanoparticles that promoted densification by suppressing grain growth and increasing volume shrinkage of the sintered bodies. The SiO2 was found not to react with the β-TCP at 1120 °C and the substitution of silicon for phosphorous to produce a solid solution did not occur. This lack of a reaction is ascribed to the absence of avail-able calcium ions to compensate for the increase in charge associated with this substitution. The SiO2 nanoparticles were found to be present near the intersections of grain boundaries in the β-TCP. A β-TCP composite sintered body containing 4.0 wt% SiO2 exhibited a bending strength comparable to that of cortical bone and hence could potentially be used as a bone filling material.
Aggregation-Induced Emission Luminogens (AIEgens):A New Possibility for Efficient Visualization of RNA in Plants
Authors: Yang Zheng-Chao , Zhao Li-Xiang , Sang Yu-Qi , Huang Xin , Lin Xuan-Chen , Yu Zhiming
Published: November 2023

RNA, as an important substance for regulating biological growth and development, has significant implications for visualization research. However, many spontaneously fluorescent substances in plants greatly interfere with the effectiveness of plant bioimaging. Aggregetion- induced emission luminogens (AIEgens), due to their luminescent properties, tunable molecular size, high fluorescence intensity, good photostability, and low cell toxicity, have been widely applied in the animal and medical fields. We have found that AIEgens have great potential as RNA fluorescent probes for efficient imaging in plants. In this review, we first introduce several common RNA labeling forms and point out their pros and cons. We briefly describe the development of AIEgens and the AIE mechanism, and then present various practical applications of AIEgens, including detailed examples of their use as biological markers. To further promote the application of AIE in the field of RNA, we suggest the use of AIEgens to modify target RNA via techniques such as click chemistry or CRISPR/Cas, to achieve RNA visualization in plants. highly possible to modify target RNA with AIEgens in vivo for RNA visualization.