bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of litter decomposition on mowing and plant composition change during Solidago stand restoration
Authors: Perera Peliyagodage Chathura Dineth , Gruss Iwona , Szymura Magdalena
Published: March 2024

Decomposition of organic matter supports important soil ecosystem services. The rate of decomposition depends mostly on the type of plant material being decomposed and the abundance and diversity of organisms that process the organic matter. Consequently, any disturbance to the soil ecosystem will affect the decomposition process. Invasive plants, such as Solidago species, pose a serious ecological threat to natural habitats, so effective and environmentally safe methods of controlling their occurrence should be developed. In this study, decomposition rates were used as indicators of soil health during grassland restoration after Solidago invasion. Different seed mixtures (grasses, grasses with legumes, seeds collected from a seminatural meadow; use of fresh hay and no seeds) were sown during a field experiment and different mowing frequencies (1, 2 and 3 times per year) were established. Two hypotheses were tested: (1) plant species composition used in the restoration process affects litter decomposition rates, and (2) mowing regimes affect litter decomposition rates. It was found that decomposition rates were higher in plots with the highest species diversity. This indicates that an increase in species diversity has a positive effect on soil processes. Secondly, mowing two and three times per season has a positive effect on the decomposition process. In conclusion, decomposition rates can be used as a tool to identify adequate grassland management.
Developing Speaking Material Based on Essential Basic Competencies at Muhammadiyah 1 High School Yogyakarta
Authors: Al Hakim Adam , Pratolo Bambang Widi , Surono Surono , Zuraina Ali
Published: March 2024

Abstract: The objectives of this research are to find out the students’ needs of using material at SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Yogyakarta toward  English speaking material due to Covid-19 disease, to find out teachers’ needs towards English speaking material, and to find out the development of  English speaking material based on essential basic competencies.This research employs Research and Development. The population was all XI students at SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Yogyakarta and the sample was chosen purposively only 35 students of class XI MIPA 8. The data were gathered through interviews with teachers to find out the existence of the use of English speaking materials. In addition, researchers have also distributed questionnaires to students of class XI MIPA 8 to find out the students' need  for appropriate modules to improve speaking skills. The data was analyzed by based on the theme of the research questions.The results of this study indicate that the existing material is in line with the pandemic conditions, such as the module design being attractive, the content in the module in line with the latest syllabus (essential basic competencies), and the module being converted into the online form, thus students can study anywhere and anytime. The students' need for the material developed showed very varied results. As for the module development process, the researcher follows the stages under the Research and Development method.
Creating English learning media using Canva: EFL students’ perspective
Authors: Sari Mariska Intan , Utari Septiya Dwi , Arfiandhani Puput
Published: March 2024

Learning media are important parts of the teaching and learning process. Using Canva as a tool for creating English learning media is one of the ways EFL students can do when preparing their teaching and learning practices. This study investigates EFL students’ perceptions of the kinds of English learning media created by the EFL students using Canva and the benefits of using Canva as a tool for creating English learning media as perceived by these students. The researchers employed a descriptive qualitative design to achieve the objectives of this study. This study was conducted at a large private university in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The participants in this study were six EFL students from the 2019 batch. The researchers conducted interviews to gather in-depth experiences of the participants. The findings of this study indicate that EFL students have created seven different types of English learning media using Canva. The English learning media created by EFL students were presentation slides, textbooks, flashcards, video learning, Instagram content, Infographics, and Twibbons. The findings also elaborate on several benefits of using Canva to create English learning media as perceived by the EFL students. The benefits are that Canva is easy to use, provides various templates for various learning media, caters to EFL students’ creativity, saves time for the EFL students in creating teaching media, and allows EFL students to create fun multimodal learning media.
Exploring the use of ICT by language instructors at a university in Kazakhstan: Expectations, realities, and factors influencing adoption
Authors: Nogaibayeva Akmarzhan
Published: March 2024

The field of English Language Teaching (ELT) is undergoing a revolutionary shift in response to the spread of English as a lingua franca around the world, aligning itself with the needs of English as a tool for international communication (Cameron & Galloway, 2019). This change calls for a closer look at how teachers use information and communication technology (ICT) in ELT and how they view the changing environment. Research on educators’ attitudes about the use of ICT is crucial to examine before adopting such changes to ICT use practices, since this offers invaluable insights into the viability of curriculum innovation in language teaching and learning. There have been more studies addressing language attitudes on ICT use, but there remains a scarcity of studies that look at instructors’ views regarding ICT use beliefs from the perspective of multilingualism. Even though the body of knowledge about language instructors’ attitudes has grown, few studies have looked at teachers’ attitudes about ICT use from the perspective of their multilingualism (Dalvit, 2010). By filling this important gap, the current study aims to clarify how instructors’ perceptions of English, Russian and Kazakh in Kazakhstan’s higher education context interact with micro (personal beliefs), meso (colleagues in the department) and macro (wider environment). These attitudes have the potential to have a substantial impact on how successfully ICT use approaches are incorporated into a multilingual educational environment. Our understanding of how teachers’ ICT use attitudes manifest within the Kazakh multilingual context.
The TTP specialist nurse: an advocate for patients and professionals
Authors: Bradbury Jessica , Bell Joanne
Published: March 2024

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare and life-threatening blood disorder with a mortality rate of over 90% if left untreated, multiple long-term complications for survivors, and a lifelong risk of relapse. There is a valuable role for the clinical nurse specialist in both the acute and long-term care of patients with TTP. Historically part of the team caring for patients with TTP, specialist nurses have played a vital role in co-ordinating and facilitating treatment for patients, promoting patient advocacy, supporting continuous service improvement, and delivering education to the wider clinical team to disseminate best practice. In 2021, the TTP specialist nurse role was commissioned within the NHS England National Service Framework for TTP Specialist Centres. This article aims to appraise the role of the TTP specialist nurse and share the multidimensional reach of the role in achieving better outcomes for patients with TTP.
Who Do You Say That I Am? Reformed Christology beyond Anti-Judaism
Authors: Jensen David H.
Published: March 2024

precis: This essay explores the connection between confessing Christ as Messiah and the anti-Judaism this confession has often produced in Reformed theology. Through a close reading of selected Reformed confessions, the essay explores the peril and promise of Reformed Christology in relation to Judaism. The author proposes a renewed emphasis on Reformed understandings of Christ as prophet and king, which stress the Jewishness of Jesus and result in deepening contemporary Jewish-Christian encounters.
Peaceable Community: With Special Reference to Niebuhr, Ramsey, and Hauerwas
Authors: Cui Renzhong
Published: March 2024

precis: This essay focuses primarily on the observations and insights of Reinhold Niebuhr, Paul Ramsey, and Stanley Hauerwas regarding violence, just war, peace, and justice. Niebuhr emphasized the proximity of justice to agape ; however, due to the hindrance of sin, it is impossible for humanity to realize this moral ideal in history, and it thus requires the power to seek justice and peace. Ramsey expanded on Niebuhr’s political realism and considered a “statecraft” that seeks to maintain a rightful order of justice. Hauerwas has expressed his criticism of political realism and the concept of just war, expounding on his pacifist thoughts.
Mice with renal-specific alterations of stem cell-associated signaling develop symptoms of chronic kidney disease but surprisingly no tumors
Authors: Myszczyszyn Adam , Popp Oliver , Kunz Severine , Sporbert Anje , Jung Simone , Penning Louis C. , Fendler Annika , Mertins Philipp , Birchmeier Walter
Published: March 2024

Previously, we found that Wnt and Notch signaling govern stem cells of clear cell kidney cancer (ccRCC) in patients. To mimic stem cell responses in the normal kidney in vitro in a marker-unbiased fashion, we have established tubular organoids (tubuloids) from total single adult mouse kidney epithelial cells in Matrigel and serum-free conditions. Deep proteomic and phosphoproteomic analyses revealed that tubuloids resembled renewal of adult kidney tubular epithelia, since tubuloid cells displayed activity of Wnt and Notch signaling, long-term proliferation and expression of markers of proximal and distal nephron lineages. In our wish to model stem cell-derived human ccRCC, we have generated two types of genetic double kidney mutants in mice: Wnt-β-catenin-GOF together with Notch-GOF and Wnt-β-catenin-GOF together with a most common alteration in ccRCC, Vhl-LOF. An inducible Pax8-rtTA-LC1-Cre was used to drive recombination specifically in adult kidney epithelial cells. We confirmed mutagenesis of β-catenin, Notch and Vhl alleles on DNA, protein and mRNA target gene levels. Surprisingly, we observed symptoms of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in mutant mice, but no increased proliferation and tumorigenesis. Thus, the responses of kidney stem cells in the tubuloid and genetic systems produced different phenotypes, i.e. enhanced renewal versus CKD.
Long-term recreational exercise patterns in adolescents and young adults: Trajectory predictors and associations with health, mental-health, and educational outcomes
Authors: Morgan Julie Ayliffe , Bednarz Jana Maria , Semo Ronnie , Clark Scott Richard , Schubert Klaus Oliver
Published: March 2024

Individual and societal factors influencing the formation of long-term recreational exercise habits during the transition from adolescence to young adulthood are not well explored. Using data from the Longitudinal Survey of Australian Youth (LSAY), a population-representative cohort study of Young People followed from age 15 to 25, we aimed to (1) model longitudinal recreational exercise trajectories from age 16 to 24, (2) examine predictors at age 15 of entering these trajectories, and (3) explore the association between the trajectories and health, mental health and educational achievement outcomes measured at the final study wave (age 25). Self-reported recreational exercise frequency data from 9353 LSAY participants were analysed using group-based trajectory modelling. We modelled the evolution of two patterns of recreational exercise behaviour: daily exercise, as per public health guidelines (Model 1); and at least once weekly exercise (Model 2). Model 1 trajectories were guideline-adherent exercisers (17.9% of the sample), never guideline exercisers (27.5%), guideline drop-outs (15.2%) and towards guideline (39.4%); Model 2 trajectories were weekly exercise (69.5% of the sample), decreasing (17.4%), increasing (4.8%), and infrequent (8.3%). For both models, at age 15, trajectory membership was predicted by gender, self-efficacy, time spent participating in sport, time spent watching TV, parental socioeconomic status, and academic literacy. At age 25, people in the guideline-adherent exerciser trajectory (model 1) reported better general health relative to other trajectories, Those in the weekly exerciser trajectory (model 2) had better general health and reduced rates of psychological distress, were happier with life and were more optimistic for the future relative to participants in less than weekly trajectory groups. Exercise-promoting interventions for Young People should specifically address the needs of females, people with low self-efficacy, reluctant exercisers, higher academic achievers, and those experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage.
Add-on effects of Chinese herbal medicine external application (FZHFZY) to topical urea for mild-to-moderate psoriasis vulgaris: Protocol for a double-blinded randomized controlled pilot trial embedded with a qualitative study
Authors: Wang Junyue , Zhang Claire Shuiqing , Zhang Anthony Lin , Yu Jingjie , Deng Hao , Chen Haiming , Xue Charlie Changli , Lu Chuanjian
Published: March 2024

Psoriasis vulgaris is a chronic dermatological disease with a high global prevalence. It significantly reduces patients’ quality of life and is associated with a substantial economic burden. Conventional therapies for mild-to-moderate psoriasis are often associated with insufficient long-term symptomatic relief and side effects. Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) is commonly used for psoriasis management. A CHM formula, namely Fu zheng he fu zhi yang (FZHFZY), has shown promising treatment effects in clinical practice when used as a bath therapy. However, its efficacy and safety has not been evaluated by a rigorous randomized controlled trial (RCT). Therefore, we designed a double-blinded pilot RCT embedded with a qualitative study on CHM formula FZHFZY plus topical urea for mild-to-moderate psoriasis vulgaris to advance the evidence development and practice of CHM external application for psoriasis. This will be a mixed-method design consisting of a pilot RCT and a qualitative study. The pilot RCT is a two-arm, parallel, placebo-controlled, double-blinded trial. Sixty eligible participants will be randomized at a 1:1 ratio to receive eight weeks’ treatment of either FZHFZY plus 10% urea cream, or placebo plus 10% urea cream, with 12-week follow-up visits after the treatment phase. The CHM or placebo will be administered externally as a bath therapy. Outcome measures include trial feasibility, efficacy and safety. The primary efficacy outcome will be Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI). Secondary efficacy outcomes include Physician Global Assessment, PASI-75, PASI-50, Body Surface Area, Dermatology Life Quality Index, Skindex-16, itch visual analogue scale and relapse. The qualitative study will be conducted to collect participants’ feedback on CHM external application and their experience with the pilot RCT. This study will advance the evidence-based clinical practice of using CHM for psoriasis vulgaris and then to support translation of findings into clinical practice in the future.

Trial registration number: ChiCTR2200064092.
Determining the hierarchical order by which intestinal tract, administered diet, and individual relay can shape the gut microbiome of fattening quails
Authors: Bertoldo Giovanni , Broccanello Chiara , Tondello Alessandra , Cappellozza Silvia , Saviane Alessio , Kovitvadhi Attawit , Concheri Giuseppe , Cullere Marco , Stevanato Piergiorgio , Zotte Antonella Dalle , Squartini Andrea
Published: March 2024

A bacterial metabarcoding approach was used to compare the microbiome composition of caecal and faecal samples from fattening Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) fed three different diet regimes. The tested feedstuffs included (1) a commercial diet for fattening quails, (2) a commercial diet containing 12% full-fat silkworm (Bombyx mori) pupae meal, and (3) a commercial diet containing 12% defatted silkworm pupae meal. The aim of the experiment was to verify the relative effect of three variables (diet type, gut tract comparing caecum to rectum, and individual animal) in determining the level of bacterial community dissimilarity to rank the relevance of each of the three factors in affecting and shaping community composition. To infer such ranking, the communities resulting from the high-throughput sequencing from each sample were used to calculate the Bray-Curtis distances in all the pairwise combinations, whereby identical communities would score 0 and totally different ones would yield the maximum distance, equal to 1. The results indicated that the main driver of divergence was the gut tract, as distances between caecal and faecal samples were higher on average, irrespective of diet composition, which scored second in rank, and of whether they had been sampled from the same individual, which was the least effective factor. Simpson’s species diversity indexes was not significantly different when comparing tracts or diets, while community evenness was reduced in full-fat silkworm diet-fed animals. The identities of the differentially displayed taxa that were statistically significant as a function of gut tract and diet regimen are discussed in light of their known physiological and functional traits.
Stealing complex network attack detection method considering security situation awareness
Authors: Xi Bo , Liu Huiying , Hou Botao , Wang Ying , Guo Yuling
Published: March 2024

Tracking and detection have brought great challenges to network security. Therefore, this paper proposes a monitoring method of stealthy complex network attacks considering security situation awareness. By constructing a tracking model of invisible complex network attacks, public monitoring nodes are selected for monitoring. The cost of a single monitoring node is calculated by the algorithm, and the monitoring node is determined by the monitoring node algorithm, so as to reduce the resource occupancy rate of the monitoring node and improve the monitoring accuracy. The simulation results show that this method is stable in the range of 1000 to 4000 nodes, and can effectively monitor the complex network attacks of stealing secrets.
CT-derived body composition: Differential association with disease, age and inflammation in a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Bradley Nicholas A. , McGovern Josh , Dolan Ross D. , Golder Allan M. , Roxburgh Campbell S. D. , Guthrie Graeme J. K. , McMillan Donald C.
Published: March 2024

Background

Low skeletal muscle mass and density, as assessed by CT-body composition (CT-BC), are recognised to have prognostic value in non-cancer and cancer patients. The aim of the present study was to compare CT-BC parameters between non-cancer (abdominal aortic aneurysm, AAA) and cancer (colorectal cancer, CRC) patients.

Methods

Two retrospective multicentre cohorts were compared. Thresholds of visceral fat area (VFA, Doyle), skeletal fat index (SFI, Ebadi), skeletal muscle index (SMI, Martin), and skeletal muscle density (SMD, Martin) were applied to these cohorts and compared. The systemic inflammatory response (SIR) was measured by the systemic inflammatory grade (SIG).

Results

1695 patients were included; 759 patients with AAA and 936 patients with CRC. Low SMD (33% vs. 66%, p <0.001) was more prevalent in the CRC cohort. Low SMI prevalence was similar in both cohorts (51% vs. 51%, p = 0.80). Compared with the AAA cohort, the CRC cohort had a higher prevalence of raised SIG (p <0.001). Increasing age (OR 1.54, 95% CI 1.38–1.72, p < 0.001) and elevated SIG (OR 1.23, 95% CI 1.09–1.40, p = 0.001) were independently associated with increased odds of low SMI. Increasing age (OR 1.90, 95% CI 1.66–2.17, p < 0.001) CRC diagnosis (OR 5.89, 95% CI 4.55–7.62, p < 0.001), ASA > 2 (OR 1.37, 95% CI 1.08–1.73, p = 0.01), and elevated SIG (OR 1.19, 95% CI 1.03–1.37, p = 0.02) were independently associated with increased odds of low SMD.

Conclusions

Increasing age and systemic inflammation appear to be important determinants of loss of skeletal muscle mass and quality irrespective of disease.
Study on crack resistance of self-healing microcapsules in asphalt pavement by multi-scale method
Authors: Zhang Hongliang , Quan Weiwen , Wang Ruixiang
Published: March 2024

Self-healing microcapsules in the asphalt pavement must be kept intact under vehicle load to ensure there is enough rejuvenator in capsules when cracks appear in asphalt pavement. In this paper, the crack resistance of self-healing microcapsules in asphalt pavement was evaluated. Firstly, an expanding multi-scale analysis was conducted based on proposed mesoscopic mechanical models with the aim to determine the mechanical parameters for the following contracting multi-scale analysis. Secondly, the periodic boundary condition was introduced for the contracting multi-scale analysis and the stress field of the capsule wall was obtained. Finally, the effects of the design parameters of the microcapsule on its crack resistance in asphalt pavement were investigated. The results showed that the incorporation of microcapsules has almost no effect on the elastic constants of the asphalt mixture. The core could be simplified as an approximately incompressible solid with the elastic constants determined by the proposed mesoscopic mechanical model. With the increase of the modulus of the capsule wall, the mean maximum tensile stress of the capsule wall increased from 0.372 MPa to 0.465 MPa, while with the decrease of the relative radius of the capsule core, the mean maximum tensile stress of the capsule wall increased from 0.349 MPa to 0.461 MPa. The change in the mean maximum tensile stress of the capsule wall caused by the change of capsule diameter was within 5%. The relative radius of the capsule core and the elastic modulus of capsule wall were two key parameters in capsule design. Besides, the microcapsules with the wall made of resin would not crack under the vehicle load before microcracks occurred in asphalt pavement.
Enhancing electric vehicle charging performance through series-series topology resonance-coupled wireless power transfer
Authors: Benalia Nadir , Benlaloui Idriss , Laroussi Kouider , Elkhateb Ahmad , Mbadjoun Wapet Daniel Eutyche , Hassan Ammar M. , Mahmoud Mohamed Metwally
Published: March 2024

The current electric vehicles (EVs) market is experiencing significant expansion, underscoring the need to address challenges associated with the limited driving range of EVs. A primary focus in this context is the improvement of the wireless charging process. To contribute to this research area, this study introduces a circular spiral coil design that incorporates transceiver coils. First, an in-depth analysis is conducted using Ansys Maxwell software to assess the effectiveness of the proposed solution through the magnetic field distribution, inductance properties, and mutual inductance between receiver and transmitter coils. In the next step, a direct shielding technique is applied, integrating a ferrite core bar to reduce power leakage and enhance power transmission efficiency. The ferrite magnetic shielding guides magnetic field lines, resulting in a significant reduction in flux leakage and improved power transmission. Lastly, a magnetic resonance series (SS) compensation wireless system is developed to achieve high coupling efficiency and superior performance. The system’s effectiveness is evaluated through co-simulation using Ansys Simplorer software. The results confirm the effectiveness of the proposed solution, showing its ability to transmit 3.6 kilowatts with a success rate approaching 99%. This contribution significantly advances the development of wireless charging systems for electric vehicles, addressing concerns and promoting global adoption.
Chinese herbal medicine for post-viral fatigue: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Hu Le-Yan , Cai An-Qi , Li Bo , Li Zheng , Liu Jian-Ping , Cao Hui-Juan
Published: March 2024

Background

Fatigue is a common symptom after viral infection. Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) is thought to be a potential effective intervention in relieving fatigue.

Purpose

To assess the effectiveness and safety of CHM for the treatment of post-viral fatigue.

Study design

Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Methods

The protocol of this systematic review was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42022380356). Trials reported changes of fatigue symptom, which compared CHM to no treatment, placebo or drugs, were included. Six electronic databases and three clinical trial registration platforms were searched from inception to November 2023. Literature screening, data extraction, and risk bias assessment were independently carried out by two reviewers. Quality of the included trials was evaluated using Cochrane risk of bias tool, and the certainty of the evidence was evaluated using GRADE. The meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.4, mean difference (MD) and its 95% confidence interval (CI) was used for estimate effect of continuous data. Heterogeneity among trials was assessed through I2 value.

Results

Overall, nineteen studies with 1921 patients were included. Results of individual trial or meta-analysis showed that CHM was better than no treatment (MD = -0.80 scores, 95%CI -1.43 to -0.17 scores, P = 0.01, 60 participants, 1 trial), placebo (MD = -1.90 scores, 95%CI -2.38 to -1.42 scores, P<0.00001, 184 participants, 1 trial), placebo on basis of rehabilitation therapy (MD = -14.90 scores, 95%CI -24.53 to -5.27 scores, P = 0.02, 118 participants, 1 trial) or drugs (MD = -0.38 scores, 95%CI -0.48 to -0.27 scores, I2 = 0%, P<0.00001, 498 participants, 4 trials) on relieving fatigue symptoms assessing by Traditional Chinese Medicine fatigue scores. Trials compared CHM plus drugs to drugs alone also showed better effect of combination therapy (average MD = -0.56 scores). In addition, CHM may improve the percentage of CD4 T lymphocytes and reduce the level of serum IL-6 (MD = -14.64 scores, 95%CI 18.36 to -10.91 scores, I2 = 0%, P<0.00001, 146 participants, 2 trials).

Conclusion

Current systematic review found that the participation of CHM can improve the symptoms of post-viral fatigue and some immune indicators. However, the safety of CHM remains unknown and large sample, high quality multicenter RCTs are still needed in the future.
Anxiety disorders among youth with substance use and associated factors in Northwest Ethiopia: A community-based study
Authors: Melkam Mamaru , Demilew Demeke , Kassew Tilahun , Fanta Biruk , Yitayih Sewbesew , Alemu Kassahun , Muhammed Yassin , Getnet Berhanie , Abetu Eden , Tarekeg Gebrekidan Ewnetu , Oumer Mohammed , Nenko Goshu
Published: March 2024

Introduction

Anxiety disorder is an unpleasant emotional feeling with symptoms related to psychological and autonomic symptoms such as headache, perspiration, palpitations, dizziness, and stomach discomfort. The use of substances become a worldwide problem among youth which brings situation that leads to serious social and health-related problems. Anxiety disorders with substance use have a huge impact on their high prevalence, therapeutic issues, and poor prognosis on clinical effects. Although the prevalence of anxiety disorders is significant among young people who use substances, limited studies were conducted. Therefore, this study revealed the burden of anxiety disorders among youth with substance use and associated factors in Ethiopia.

Method

A community-based multi-stage with a simple random sampling technique was conducted. A total of 372 substance users study participants were recruited for this study. Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Tests, Depression Anxiety Stress Scales, and other tools were used to assess anxiety disorders with substance use and associated factors. Data were entered into Epi-data version 4.6, and exported to SPSS version 20 for further analysis. Bi-variables logistic regression analysis was employed to identify variables with a p-value of < 0.2 and associated factors were determined in multi-variables logistic regression analysis with a p-value < 0.05 with AOR and CI.

Results

From a total of 372 respondents the overall prevalence of anxiety disorders with substance use was 48.1%. Male sex [AOR = 1.99; 95% CI: (1.01–3.93)], low educational status of the father [AOR = 6.38 95%CI: (1.50–7.08)], and the presence of stress [AOR = 2.48; 95% CI: 2.48(2.43–4.40)] were significantly associated factors with anxiety disorders with substances use.

Conclusions and recommendations

The prevalence of anxiety disorders with substance use was 48.1% therefore; it is recommended that the zonal administration give collaborative work with the health bureau and facilitate awareness creation about the impact of substance abuse. Clinicians are recommended to mitigate anxiety disorders with substance use to get a good prognosis for clients with controlling their stress.
Electrophysiological correlates of symbolic numerical order processing
Authors: Brunner Clemens , Schadenbauer Philip , Schröder Nele , Grabner Roland H. , Vogel Stephan E.
Published: March 2024

Determining if a sequence of numbers is ordered or not is one of the fundamental aspects of numerical processing linked to concurrent and future arithmetic skills. While some studies have explored the neural underpinnings of order processing using functional magnetic resonance imaging, our understanding of electrophysiological correlates is comparatively limited. To address this gap, we used a three-item symbolic numerical order verification task (with Arabic numerals from 1 to 9) to study event-related potentials (ERPs) in 73 adult participants in an exploratory approach. We presented three-item sequences and manipulated their order (ordered vs. unordered) as well as their inter-item numerical distance (one vs. two). Participants had to determine if a presented sequence was ordered or not. They also completed a speeded arithmetic fluency test, which measured their arithmetic skills. Our results revealed a significant mean amplitude difference in the grand average ERP waveform between ordered and unordered sequences in a time window of 500–750 ms at left anterior-frontal, left parietal, and central electrodes. We also identified distance-related amplitude differences for both ordered and unordered sequences. While unordered sequences showed an effect in the time window of 500–750 ms at electrode clusters around anterior-frontal and right-frontal regions, ordered sequences differed in an earlier time window (190–275 ms) in frontal and right parieto-occipital regions. Only the mean amplitude difference between ordered and unordered sequences showed an association with arithmetic fluency at the left anterior-frontal electrode. While the earlier time window for ordered sequences is consistent with a more automated and efficient processing of ordered sequential items, distance-related differences in unordered sequences occur later in time.
“Eu era mal, hein!?”: experiências de professoras em formação inicial da Educação Física na Educação Infantil
Authors: De Oliveira Milagres Pedro , Lessa Natália Franciele , Guimarães dos Santos Soraya Dayanna
Published: March 2024

Objetivamos compreender as primeiras experiências dotrabalho docente de professoras em formação inicial daEducação Física na Educação Infantil, em meio a um processode Autoconfrontação Simples (ACS). Participaram da pesquisaduas licenciandas em Educação Física de uma universidadeem Minas Gerais. Utilizamos da técnica de ACS, de Clot (2006).As primeiras experiências das professoras em formação inicial foram permeadas pelo sentimento de frustração, que alimentava uma lógica adultocêntrica em sua prática.Com o processo de ACS, foram identificadas limitações no planejamento das atividades e avanços na comunicação com as crianças. Concluímos que, apesar da maior compreensão sobre sua prática docente, um modo de ensino adultocêntrico perdurou no olhar das professoras em formação.
“I am Scared of Loans” Financial Challenges of Beneficiaries of Cash Transfers in the Informal Economy in Soweto, South Africa
Authors: Nnaeme Chibuikem Charles
Published: March 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted that access to financial capital is a significant challenge for operators of informal income activities, exposing financial inequality. However, there is a need to understand why operators are not disposed to access loans even when offered. Drawing on qualitative research in Soweto, South Africa, beneficiaries of cash transfers who also engage in various income-generating activities were found to be sceptical of loans, even when the receipt of transfers in cash would allow them to borrow. This paper contributes to the debate about strengthening participation in the informal economy as a mechanism for dealing with poverty, unemployment, and inequality.
Is Religiosity a Panacea for Mitigating Intimate Partner Violence in India?
Authors: Gopalakrishnan Karunanithi , Murugesan Manoharan
Published: March 2024

The religiosity of people may make them respond positively or negatively to various persons in different social situations. Some scholars claim that religiosity can be positively related to intimate partner violence (IPV), when the dominance of men over women is sanctioned by religion. On the other hand, some other scholars support the view that religiousness is negatively associated with IPV as individuals involved in religious activities tend to be less aggressive and more altruistic and empathetic to their partners. This paper attempts to reveal how the religiosity of husbands and wives may mitigate the former’s violent behaviour against the latter in Tamil Nadu State, India. The findings presented in the paper are arrived at from the analysis of qualitative data collected through selected case studies.
Rhabdomyosarcoma of the heart
Authors: Antikeev A. M. , Rayhanov M. A. , Serkiz O. A. , Zhusupov A. K.
Published: March 2024

.
Clinical case: multimix profiling of a tissue sample of small cell neuroendocrine lung cancer in order to clarify the diagnosis and select options for antitumor therapy
Authors: Luppov D. V. , Moiseev A. A. , Buzdin A. A.
Published: March 2024

.
Leiomyosarcoma of the liver
Authors: Dairov D. S. , Antikeev A. M. , Rayhmanov M. A. , Serkiz O. A. , Zhusupov A. K. , Abiltaev A. M.
Published: March 2024

.
Phenotype of NK cells during in vitro generation for adoptive immunotherapy
Authors: Zhurikov R. V. , Mikhailovsky N. V. , Rybachuk V. A. , Abakushina E. V.
Published: March 2024

.
Spectrum of genetic mutations detected in patients during sequencing of the target panel «Pituitary adenomas»
Authors: Zakharova V. V. , Solodovnikova E. N. , Zabudskaya K. G. , Popov S. V.
Published: March 2024

.
Identification of rare pathogenic mutations in hereditary ovarian cancer
Authors: Kagirova E. M. , Khusainova R. I. , Minniakhmetov I. R.
Published: March 2024

.
Search for a genetic predisposition to cervical cancer
Authors: Lenkova K. V. , Minyazeva R. K. , Khusainova R. I. , Gilyazova I. R. , Minniakhmetov I. R.
Published: March 2024

.
Study of immunogenicity of parathyroid hormone-encoded AAV vector vaccine in a mouse model
Authors: Loginova M. Yu. , Goncharenko A. O. , Trutneva K. Yu. , Devyatkin A. A. , Belousov P. V. , Ivlev E. D. , Volchkov P. Yu.
Published: March 2024

.
The role of NK cells during type 1 diabetes mellitus in children and adults
Authors: Loginova M. Yu. , Goncharenko A. O. , Zakharova E. N. , Mazeeva V. V. , Dzhemileva L. U. , Laptev D. N. , Koltakova M. P. , Bezlepkina O. B. , Golodnikov I. I. , Shestakova M. V. , Rumyantsev S. A.
Published: March 2024

.
Neuroendocrine tumors of the rectum: immediate and long-term results of transanal endoscopic removal
Authors: Mamedov I. Ya.o. , Feydorov I. Yu.
Published: March 2024

.
Pregnancy management in a patient with a neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas. The clinical case
Authors: Mamedov I. Ya.o. , Feydorov I. Yu.
Published: March 2024

.
The results of surgical treatment of patients with chemodectomas of the neck of the small intestine
Authors: Mamedov I. Ya.o. , Feydorov I. Yu.
Published: March 2024

.
Effectiveness of peptide receptor radionuclide therapy for highly differentiated metastatic neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas as part of complex treatment
Authors: Mamedov I. Ya.o. , Feydorov I. Yu.
Published: March 2024

.
PCR test system in the diagnosis of medullary thyroid cancer
Authors: Matrosova A. A. , Popov S. V. , Utkina M. V.
Published: March 2024

.
Personalized oncoendocrinology: new scientific and organizational tasks
Authors: Pis’mennaja E. V. , Stanoevich U. , Grebenkin E. N. , Lazareva N. V. , Antyukhina M. N. , Stanoevich I. V.
Published: March 2024

.
Allergization in patients with glial brain tumors
Authors: Ponomarev I. O. , Uderbaev N. N.
Published: March 2024

.
Studying the relationship of quinolone regulators of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa with the content of immunoglobulins and growth factors in patients with lung cancer
Authors: Rumyantsev S. A. , Shestopalov A. V. , Davydov V. V.
Published: March 2024

.
The effect of low doses of ionizing radiation on the sensitivity of lymphocytes in patients with MTAA
Authors: Rybachuk V. A. , Mikhailovsky N. V. , Gelm Yu. V. , Abakushina E. V.
Published: March 2024

.
Experience of using somatostatin analogues in a patient with multiple neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas
Authors: Savenko V. V. , Pigarova E. A.
Published: March 2024

.
A clinical case of autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2
Authors: Tariverdieva R. R. , Akhundbeyli G. A.
Published: March 2024

.
A clinical case of morphological lupus nephritis combined with bone marrow lesion (aplastic anemia)
Authors: Timofeeva A. A. , Sidorova N. V. , Antoshin M. M.
Published: March 2024

.
The effect of rs662 genetic polymorphism of the paraoxonase-1 gene on the level of adipokines and myokines in the blood of obese children
Authors: Tumanyan G. Ts. , Shestopalov A. V. , Davydov V. V.
Published: March 2024

.
Provision of selenium and zinc in patients with follicular adenoma of the thyroid gland
Authors: Halimova A. S. , Kvitkova L. V.
Published: March 2024

.
Ultrastructural features of tumor-associated mast cells in parasympathetic paragangliomas (chemodectomas) of the neck
Authors: Chekmareva I. A. , Kalinin D. V. , Kostin A. A. , Atyakshin D. A.
Published: March 2024

.
Protocol of treatment of patients with neuroendocrine pancreatic tumors of Botkin Hospital
Authors: Shabunin A. V. , Bedin V. V. , Tavobilov M. M. , Andreytsev I. L. , Karpov A. A. , Lantsynova A. V. , Abramov K. A. , Galkin G. V. , Aladin M. N. , Alieva F. F.
Published: March 2024

.
Gender features of the relationship of ejection fractions in patients with heart failure in coronary heart disease with varying degrees of obesity
Authors: Shamkenov E. A. , Samakhova A. A. , Mukanova G. K.
Published: March 2024

.
Features of tryptophan metabolism in patients with lung cancer
Authors: Shatova O. P. , Kit O. I. , Zlatnik E. Yu. , Maksimov A. Yu. , Novikova I. A. , Sakagyants A. B. , Appolonova S. A. , Markin P. A. , Makarov V. V. , Yudin S. M. , Keskinov A. A. , Shestopalov A. V. , Rumyantsev S. A.
Published: March 2024

.
Features of diagnosis and treatment of fulminant hypercorticism due to ACTH-producing pheochromocytoma: a clinical case
Authors: Ebanoidze L. G. , Pigarova E. A. , Beltsevich D. G. , Sheva A. , Dzeranova L. K. , Sitkin I. I. , Tarbaeva N. V. , Khairieva A. V. , Degtyarev M. V. , Bondarenko E. V.
Published: March 2024

.
Theranostics in oncoendocrinology
Authors: Minenok V. A. , Boldina N. V.
Published: March 2024

.
Phytochemical profiling and antioxidant potential of aqueous and ethereal extracts of elephants’ feeds in the savannah ecological zone of Ghana
Authors: Aguree Sylvenus , Abagale Samson Abah , Sackey Isaac
Published: March 2024

This study reports on the phytochemical profiles and antioxidant properties of aqueous and ethereal crude extracts of Cassia sieberiena root, Ficus platyphylla stembark, Terminalia laxiflora root, and leaves, Tamarindus indica fruits, Kigelia africana root and Mitragyna inermis stembark as Elephants feed. Standard and approved methods were employed in this study. The phytochemical constituents detected included alkaloids, saponins, anthraquinones, tannins, flavonoids, phenols, terpenoids, and triterpenoids. The IC50s were 115 µg/mL and 7865 µg/mL for aqueous and ethereal extracts of Mitragyna inermis. 77.29 µg/mL and 1564 µg/mL for aqueous and ethereal extracts of Ficus platyphylla, 5352 µg/mL and 7843 µg/mL for aqueous and ethereal extracts of Terminalia Laxiflora, 8.963 µg/mL and 1253 µg/mL for aqueous and ethereal extracts of Cassia sieberiena, 10423µg/mL and 12645 µg/mL for aqueous and ethereal extracts of Kigelia africana, 1339 µg/mL and 2653µg/mL for aqueous and ethereal extracts of Tamarindus indica and 3.819 µg/mL for gallic acid (control). Cassia sieberiena root aqueous extract had the highest total phenol content of 62.36 ± 6.18 with a corresponding total antioxidant capacity of 289.0 ± 6.642 and the lowest total phenol content of 1.543±2.76 was detected in ethereal extract of Terminalia laxiflora leaves with a corresponding total antioxidant capacity of 241.3±4.04. The aqueous extracts possess stronger DPPH scavenging abilities compared to the ethereal extracts for all samples studied. These findings revealed the health-supporting potentials of these elephant feeds. The finding is also a guide to the managers of our zoos and National parks on the importance of natural feeding in wildlife.
Radar (sentinel 1 data)-based flood mapping in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: M. Menegbo Emmanuel , J. Emengini Ebele
Published: March 2024

The existence of floods in Nigeria, a notable environmental issue, is primarily linked to human-induced causes. These are largely linked to global warming causing shifts in climate patterns. Flooding is not always a direct result of preceding factors like heavy rain or dam overflow. Instead, it is frequently triggered by human actions such as overloading main rivers or inappropriate land use. The purpose of this study was to pinpoint areas prone to flooding in Rivers State. The main goals included the development of a spatial map depicting areas susceptible to floods. The research leverages multiple data sources, Shuttle Radar Topography Mission Digital Elevation and Rivers State Administrative Map, as well as Sentinel-1 SAR data. Assessment of potential surface runoff and identifying low probability flood-prone areas was conducted through Change Detection method on Google Earth Engine platform. ArcGIS and QGIS played a significant role in assessing the vulnerability to flood risks. The primary analyses conducted involved  overlaps analysis. The study shows a vulnerability to flooding in Rivers State across a total area of 29,660 hectares, equating to 2.75% of the state's total size. This research provides important information that can aid decision-making processes in disaster preparedness, land use planning, and the implementation of effective risk reduction measures in Rivers State, and Nigeria at large. We strongly endorse the creation of Geospatial Information Systems to record the documentation of flood zones.
Some physical properties of K2TlAsX6 (X = Cl, Br) and CsPbBr3 semiconducting compounds
Authors: Bioud Nadhira
Published: March 2024

Some physical properties of K2TlAsX6 (X = Cl, Br) double perovskite compounds have been predicted using the theoretical unit cell parameters and elastic constants computed by Munir et al. (Materials Science and Engineering B 298 (2023) 116830). At equilibrium the Debye temperatures of K2TlAsCl6 and K2TlAsBr6 materials were found to be 193.5 K and 159.6 K, respectively.
Furthermore, the mass density, the longitudinal, transverse and mean acoustic wave speeds, the acoustic impedance and the Debye temperature of Cesium Lead Bromide (CsPbBr3) inorganic perovskite compound under high stress up to 15 GPa have been predicted using the theoretical unit cell parameters and elastic constants computed by Junaid Zaidi et al. (Materials Research Express, Vol. 9, No. 12, (2022) 125501). To the best of our knowledge, there is no any data in the literature that can be compared to the findings we’ve achieved on the Debye temperature of K2TlAsX6 (X = Cl, Br) and CsPbBr3 materials.
Prognosis and survival of lung cancer in the elderly
Authors: Souilah Souad , Djami Nassima
Published: March 2024

Introduction: In our department, from 2012 to 2020, 33.3% of patients treated for lung cancer were over 70 years old. Our study aimed to estimate overall survival and investigate the significance of prognostic factors in a population of 308 patients aged over 70 with lung cancer, collected from January 2012 to June 2020.
Methods: The initial assessment included at least a bronchoscopic examination and thoracic computed tomography. Survival rates were calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method and presented with 95% confidence intervals. The Log-Rank test was utilized for the comparison of survival curves.
Results: The 308 cases (9.6% females, 90.4% males) included 92.2% NSCLC (49.6% squamous cell, 45.4% adenocarcinomas) and 7.8% SCLC. The median age at diagnosis was 74 years, 14.6% were non-smokers, and 55.8% were former smokers. 67.9% of patients had at least one comorbidity, 1.6% had a PS equal to 0, and 28.2% had a PS ≥ 2. TNM staging found 9.2% of cases at stages I and II; 31.2% at stage III, and 59.7% at stage IV. The median overall survival was 8.312 months [6.947-9.678], and the 1-year survival rate was 35.1%. Better survival was correlated with female gender, absence of smoking, PS ≤ 1, and TNM staging.
Conclusion: All standard therapeutic options for bronchial cancer can be considered in the elderly, but physiological aging and the prevalence of comorbidities alter the risk-benefit ratio of treatments. This emphasizes the need for the implementation of a comprehensive management strategy for this segment of society.