bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Spirulina Arthrospira platensis as fishmeal replacement: effect on the growth, survival and proximate composition of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus
Authors:   Department of Marine Science and Fisheries, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Al Khod, 123, Sultanate of Oman, Al-Nadabi Rayan , G. Gallardo Wenresti ,   Department of Marine Science and Fisheries, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Al Khod, 123, Sultanate of Oman, Al-Souti Ahmed ,   Department of Marine Science and Fisheries, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Al Khod, 123, Sultanate of Oman
Published: November 2024

With the aquaculture industry’s growth comes an increased demand for fishmeal, leading to overfishing and rising prices. Spirulina, amicroalga rich in protein and essential nutrients, is proposed as an alternative protein source research in the diet of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus,a major aquaculture species. This study investigates the effect of replacing fishmeal with Spirulina at a higher percentage than in previous studies. The formulated diets containing 0%, 30%, and 50% Spirulina were tested over a 58-day period to determine the effect on growth, survival, and proximate composition on Nile tilapia. Results showed that replacing fishmeal with Spirulina at both 30% and 50% levels did not negatively affect growth or survival rates. Water quality parameters remained within optimal ranges throughout the experiment, indicating that Spirulina inclusion did not adversely affect water quality. Proximate analysis of the fish muscle revealed no significant differences in crude protein content but fish fed 30% Spirulina had higher crude fat content. Overall, the study concludes that Spirulina can replace fishmeal up to 50% without negative effect on the growth, survival and proximate composition of Nile tilapia.
Financial Framework for Non-Resource Exports to Foster the Dynamic Growth of the Russian Economy
Authors: Mamedov T. N.
Published: November 2024

The relevance of the article is rooted in the critical role of the non-resource sector in the Russian economy, particularly in the face of increasing sanctions.

The purpose of the article is to propose a comprehensive framework for ﬁnancial assistance to non-resource exports, fostering the sustained growth of the Russian economy in the current context.

Methods: the research methodology is based on general and special methods of cognition; analysis of reports of international organizations, ofﬁcial databases of statistical data, normative documents, monographs and scientiﬁc publications.

Scientiﬁc novelty: Drawing on the analysis of successful international approaches, we have developed a holistic framework for ﬁnancial assistance to non-traditional exports in Russia. This framework is designed to complement the national project “International Cooperation and Export”, which is focused on implementing the Strategy for the Development of Foreign Economic Activity of the Russian Federation until 2030.

Research results: The article explores the global experience of comprehensive export support systems and suggests ﬁnancial measures to help Russian manufacturers of industrial products.

Practical signiﬁcance of the article lies in the fact that the ﬁnancial instruments developed for non-primary non-energy exports can be used in the implementation of the Federal National Project “International Cooperation and Export”.
Islamic Theolinguistics in the Context of Interdisciplinary Research: Religious Thoughts and Communication in a Multilingual Space
Authors:   Dagestan State University, Russia, Magomedova Patimat A.
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to the consideration of some issues of an interdisciplinary field of knowledge that has emerged relatively recently at the junction of theology and linguistics – theolinguistics. The relevance of the research is determined by the demand for new interdisciplinary scientific developments explaining the mechanisms of explication of religious concepts in linguoculture, representing a comparative picture of the integration of linguistic conceptual and theocentric aspects of the description of different structured languages. The main purpose of the article is to present the experience of reconstructing the religious (Islamic) concept as a value-cognitive and ideological constant on the example of the concept of Haram/ХIарам in Russian and Avar linguistic cultures. At the same time, structural and substantive similarities and differences in the reflection and consolidation of certain religious content in languages are established, which makes it possible to build an adequate invariant model of the concept under study in the context of comparative theolinguistics. Similarities and differences may depend, first of all, on the specifics of a person's religious-linguistic consciousness, his perception of the world; secondly, they may be due to the discourse in which the concept is explicated, and therefore objectification takes place in different pictures of the world (religious, everyday (naive), etc.), cognitive-semantic, communicative-pragmatic and sociolinguistic mechanisms of realization of theological thought and modeling of religious communication in Russianspeaking Islamic discourse. Based on the assertion that common basic religious concepts are found in the national languages of different ethnic groups professing the same confession, it can be suggested that representatives of different ethnic groups find unity in spiritual terms, common in mentality, worldview and world perception; they are united by a single religious language, a single faith and love for a single God. The similarities in the compared linguistic cultures are represented by the conceptual component of the concept of Haram, the differences are determined by the value component and the scale of the semantics of the representative lexemes. The concept frame Haram is a concept with a multilevel structure, which creates, firstly, difficulties in reconstructing the concept, calculating the model of the concept under study, and secondly, difficulties in adequately translating it from Arabic into Russian and Avar languages. The interpretation of religious concepts seems to be a complex and ambiguous process, involving the complex application of linguosemiotic, linguoculturological and theoconceptual approaches in the study of linguistic phenomena.
Bridging Cultures, Intersecting Paths of Recognition: Larabi’s Ox: Stories of Morocco (1992) by Tony Ardizzone
Authors:   “Tor Vergata” University of Rome, Italy, Marino Elisabetta
Published: November 2024

As well as being an academic, Chicago-born Tony Ardizzone is one of the most prominent American writers of Sicilian origin. In 1985 he travelled to Morocco and settled in Rabat, where he taught at Mohammed V University. As he has elucidated in more than one interview, he had no intention of writing about Morocco, even though, during his stay, he kept a diary. He travelled to Morocco a second time, in 1988, and, when he came back, he decided to weave some of the stories he had already started to draft into one collection of fourteen interlaced pieces, entitled Larabi’s Ox: Stories of Morocco, re-issued in 2018 as The Arab’s Ox to mark the 25th anniversary of the book publication. As this essay sets out to demonstrate, by setting the collection in a foreign territory at the crossroads (between Europe, Africa, and the Arab world), by choosing American characters (not just Italian Americans) who are struggling to balance their identity in a country whose mores they do not fully understand, Ardizzone aims at casting light on the difficulties and the negotiations each person of ethnic origin has to grapple with, in his/her path of recognition in America.
Recreating the Medieval Past through Neomedievalism: Knights, Tournaments and Fangirls in Popular Romance
Authors:   “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău, Romania, Neconesnic Noemi , Morărașu Nadia-Nicoleta ,   “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău, Romania
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the paradigm of neomedievalism in historical popular romance novels as the process of recreating the medieval past through a combination of character types and medievalist tropes accepted by the readership as iconic. Considering that the typical readers of popular romance novels set in the Middle Ages are less preoccupied with historical accuracy, and neomedievalism does not prescribe specific gender tropes (Ford 2015), we shall explore the ways in which knights are developed as male characters, and whether the cultural assumption about the medieval past as “a time of unrelieved misogyny” (Ford 2015: 31) is subverted in heteronormative popular romance contexts. While popular romance novels are usually heroine-centric, the selected novels by author Alice Coldbreath feature the knight archetype repeatedly and prominently, with slight variations related to background, thus suggesting that the readers are particularly interested in a certain type of rugged, military manliness associated with a warrior physique, prowess in battle and honour. Unlike other novels typical of the popular romance genre, Coldbreath’s novels do not take interest in war but in tournaments attended by the knights, predominantly war veterans with romantic interests, frequently as part of the audience, and sometimes as knowledgeable and invested supporters. Throughout this paper, our focus will be on the representation of the knight and its two ideals – chivalry and prowess –on display during tournaments, as well as on the dichotomy knight/lady (and implicitly, man/woman), and their manifestations in the medieval popular romance genre.
21st-Century Neologisms – Word-formative Strategies and Adaptation (a Corpus Study of English and Bulgarian)
Authors:   “Konstantin Preslavsky” University of Shumen, Bulgaria, Nedelcheva Svetlana
Published: November 2024

This study focuses on some word-formative strategies used in the 21st century newly coined English vocabulary and English borrowings in Bulgarian. The fast development of new technological products necessitated the coinage of new lexical units to name them. Following the definition, the term ‘neologisms’ is appropriately associated with new words or groups of words. The corpus of this study, however, consists of vocabulary which has already been included in the dictionaries of Standard English, and Bulgarian. This research tries to determine the processes of adaptation which the English borrowings undergo when they are adopted in the target language, as well as the whole word families created around the new word. Some loan words when they enter a foreign language begin to give rise to derived units. We claim that this technique helps the progress of the new vocabulary into the target language and its assimilation.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DAS PRÁTICAS INTEGRATIVAS E COMPLETAMENTARES NO TRATAMENTO DA DEPRESSÃO EM DIFERENTES FAIXAS ETÁRIAS
Authors: Cavalcante Rafael Leituga de Carvalho , Silva Leilane Sousa , Steiner Túlio Doerner , Teixeira Pedro Henrique Moura , Abreu Clarice Lima do Canto , Vieira Felipe Pretel Antunes , Freitas Joicy Mara , Lopes Aline Costa , Castro Ahirlan Silva de , Figueiredo Flávio Júnior Barbosa
Published: November 2024

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Unveiling the Pedagogical Potential: An in-Depth Analysis of EFL Instructors’ Perspectives on YouTube for Speaking Skill Enhancement
Authors: Bayan Saleh Alharbi  , Majed Abdullah Alharbi  , Abeer Shujaa Alharbi
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the attitudes and practices of EFL instructors at Saudi universities regarding the use of YouTube to enhance students' speaking skills. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research explores instructors’ experiences through both quantitative and qualitative data. Data were collected from 105 male and female instructors across various Saudi universities via questionnaires, and from six female instructors through semi-structured interviews. The findings suggest that YouTube significantly improves English language proficiency, especially in speaking skills. Instructors reported that YouTube videos aid in better pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and student engagement. The study underscores the effectiveness of integrating YouTube into EFL classrooms and advocates for its use as a valuable tool for developing students' spoken English. The insights gained from this research can guide best practices for incorporating digital resources in language teaching, ultimately leading to more dynamic and effective English language instruction within the gulf educational context.
Mediasi Job Satisfaction pada Pengaruh Person-Job Fit, Person-Organization Fit, terhadap Organizational Citizenship Behavior di PDAM Kulon Progo
Authors: Mubarkah Ahmad Hanif , Kurniawan Ignatius Soni , Kusuma Nala Tri
Published: November 2024

This study aims to analyze the mediating role of job satisfaction on the effect of person-job fit and person-organization fit on the organizational citizenship behavior of PDAM Tirta Binangun Kulon Progo employees. This research is a quantitative study that uses primary data collection with questionnaire instruments. The study involved 131 employees whose data were taken by census. The data were processed using multiple linear regression analysis. The results stated that person-job fit and person-organizational fit had a positive and significant impact on organizational citizenship behavior partially. Person-organizational, person-job fit, and job satisfaction have a positive and significant effect partially on organizational citizenship behavior. Job satisfaction is proven to mediate the effect of person-job fit and person-organizational fit on organizational citizenship behavior. Strengthening antecedents is an important aspect for organizations when organizations make policies to improve employee organizational citizenship behavior.
Impact of Credit and Liquidity Risk on Profitability: The Conventional Rural Banks in Riau Islands Province
Authors: Hesniati Hesniati , Ellen Ellen , Marheni Dewi Khornida
Published: November 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic drastically changed the world economy, resulting in Indonesia experiencing an economic decline and deflation. The banking industry played a significant role in building the economy, so the financial services authority issued a circular letter regarding the provisions for implementing risk management for conventional rural banks and the new rules for implementing credit restructuring. This study analyzed the impact of credit and liquidity risk of conventional rural banks in the Riau Islands on profitability. Data were extracted from the financial services authority publication report of 42 conventional rural banks in Riau Islands during 2017-2021. The results of panel data analysis with the fixed effect model (FEM) showed that all risks were significantly associated with profitability (ROA), the authors found that the capital adequacy ratio had a positive significance, and the non-performing loan, liquid asset to total asset, loan to deposit ratio, and cash to deposit ratio harmed ROA. The results showed that bank risk management was needed to maintain the profitability of rural banks in Riau Islands Province.
ANALISIS DEBIT RENCANA UNTUK PERENCANAAN BANGUNAN PENGENDALI BANJIR DI DAS WAI RUATA KABUPATEN MALUKU TENGAH
Authors: Marasabessy Syamsudin , Talakua Silwanus Matheus , Siregar Adelina , Osok Rafael Marthinus
Published: November 2024

The high rainfall, rapid urbanization, and the presence of impermeable surfaces have drastically increased surface runoff, overwhelming river systems with high water volumes. Changes in land use and rapid population growth further escalate flood risks. Analyzing planned discharge rates and flood control building planning becomes urgent to mitigate losses and risks caused by floods in the Wai Ruata watershed. Calculations indicate that for the Q100 Log Normal (2475.17 m3/s, the channel height is 2.50302 m, closely approximating public information (2.5 m), with a difference of 0.00302 m or 0.302 cm. This suggests that the calculated maximum flood water level based on planned discharge analysis using the rational method for Log Normal probability of 2.503 m is reasonably accurate. It can serve as a reference for flood control building design heights, potentially lasting around 100 years in the Wai Ruata watershed. Planned flood discharges in the Wai Ruata watershed are as follows: for a 2-year return period, 505.80 m3/s (Gumbel), 449.27 m3/s (Log Normal), 462.56 m3/s (Log-Pearson Type III); for a 50-year return period, 1868.80 m3/s (Gumbel), 2016.26 m3/s (Log-Normal), and 1837.18 m3/s (Log-Pearson); and for a 100-year return period, 2137.98 m3/s (Gumbel), 2475.17 m3/s (Log-Normal), 2166.93 m3/s (Log-Pearson). Gumbel planned flood discharge data can be used for a 25-year lifespan of water structures, whereas for a 100-year lifespan, Log-Normal planned flood discharge is more suitable.
Relationship Between Trauma, Discrimination, and Suicidal Ideation Among North Korean Defectors
Authors: Lim Kyungho , Baek Jiwon , Kim Hokon , Kim Ocksim , Chu Sang Hui , Jung Young-Chul
Published: November 2024

Objective This study aimed to explore the relationship between suicidal ideation and specific trauma and social discrimination among North Korean defectors.Methods A total of 448 North Korean defectors were recruited from online and offline communities and counseling centers. Participants provided sociodemographic and psychiatric history information via an online survey. Various assessment tools, including the Traumatic Event Checklist for North Korean Defectors, International Trauma Questionnaire, Experiences of Discrimination Scale, UCLA Loneliness Scale (short-form), and World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument, Short Form (WHOQOL-BREF), were employed. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to examine the association between suicidal ideation and different types of trauma and discrimination.Results Among participants, 38.4% reported experiencing suicidal ideation. The most prevalent trauma was “unwanted separation from spouse, parent, or sibling” (69.4%), and the primary form of discrimination was “unfairness during employment” (35.7%). After adjusting for relevant variables, experiencing “extreme life-threatening hardship,” “unwanted separation from a child,” and “discrimination in income” significantly increased the likelihood of suicidal ideation. Importantly, unlike other refugee groups, interpersonal violence like torture or sexual abuse did not significantly contribute to suicidal ideation in this population. These findings highlight the unique vulnerabilities of North Korean defectors and suggest that income-related discrimination, unwanted separation from children, and life-threatening hardships are critical factors influencing suicidal ideation. Limitations such as recall biases and the cross-sectional nature of the data should be acknowledged.Conclusion This study underscores the need for tailored psychiatric support for North Korean defectors, recognizing their distinctive needs compared to other refugee populations.
Mental Health Status Profiles of Dentists in South Korea: A Latent Profile Analysis Approach
Authors: Yuh Chisung , Yoon Sojin , Song Kyungwon , Lee Heon-Jeong , Lee Young-Mee , Cho Chul-Hyun
Published: November 2024

Objective Dentists encounter unique occupational challenges, including stress, depression, and anxiety, that can impact their mental well-being. Therefore, it is essential to identify dentists’ mental health statuses and the factors influencing them. Understanding the heterogeneity in dentists’ mental health is crucial for tailored interventions. To investigate different mental health profiles within the dentist population and understand the characteristics of each type.Methods In this cross-sectional study, we surveyed 261 Korean dentists from a sample of 1,520. Using latent profile analysis, participants were classified into distinct mental health profiles based on self-reported stress, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and sleep quality. Demographic and occupational variables were analyzed to explore their association with mental health profiles.Results Three distinct mental health profiles were identified: high, moderate, and low. Factors such as drinking frequency, socioeconomic status, income, and work hours significantly influenced profile classification. Significant differences in job satisfaction were observed among the profiles.Conclusion This study underscores the importance of personalized interventions to address the specific needs of each mental health profile, aiming to improve job satisfaction and overall mental health in the dental profession.
Novel Deep Learning-Based Vocal Biomarkers for Stress Detection in Koreans
Authors: Namkung Junghyun , Kim Seok Min , Cho Won Ik , Yoo So Young , Min Beomjun , Lee Sang Yool , Lee Ji-Hye , Park Heyeon , Baik Soyoung , Yun Je-Yeon , Kim Nam Soo , Kim Jeong-Hyun
Published: November 2024

Objective The rapid societal changes have underscored the importance of effective stress detection and management. Chronic mental stress significantly contributes to both physical and psychological illnesses. However, many individuals often remain unaware of their stress levels until they face physical health issues, highlighting the necessity for regular stress monitoring. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of vocal biomarkers in detecting stress levels among healthy Korean employees and to contribute to digital healthcare solutions.Methods We conducted a multi-center clinical study by collecting voice recordings from 115 healthy Korean employees under both relaxed and stress-induced conditions. Stress was induced using the socially evaluated cold pressor test. The Emphasized Channel Attention, Propagation and Aggregation in Time delay neural network (ECAPA-TDNN) deep learning architecture, renowned for its advanced capabilities in analyzing person-specific voice features, was employed to develop stress prediction scores.Results The proposed model achieved a 70% accuracy rate in detecting stress. This performance underscores the potential of vocal biomarkers as a convenient and effective tool for individuals to self-monitor and manage their stress levels within digital healthcare frameworks.Conclusion The findings emphasize the promise of voice-based mental stress assessments within the Korean population and the importance of continued research on vocal biomarkers across diverse linguistic demographics.
The Moderating Effect of Resilience on the Relationship Between the Relevance to Victims With Post-Trauma Psychiatric Symptoms of Community Residents After Seoul Halloween Crowd Crush
Authors: Kim Se Youl , Jung Sra , Lee Mi Yeon , Oh Kang-Seob , Shin Young-Chul , Shin Dong-Won , Kim Junhyung , Kim Eun Soo , Jung Sun Wook , Lee Kwang-yeol , Oh Nahyun , Cho Sung Joon , Jeon Sang-Won
Published: November 2024

Objective This study aimed to examine the psychiatric impact of the Seoul Halloween crowd crush on individuals related to the victims compared to the general population. It also explores the moderating effect of resilience on the relationship between trauma exposure and psychiatric symptoms.Methods In total, 2,220 participants completed various post-incident questionnaires (Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, Hwa-byung symptom scale, post-traumatic stress disorder checklist for DSM-5, and Brief Resilience Scale) 30 days after the incident. Moderation analyses were conducted using the PROCESS macro in the statistical package for the social sciences.Results Individuals related to the victims exhibited higher symptom severity and a greater risk for clinically significant levels of depression, anxiety, anger, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (odds ratio=3.28, 3.33, 1.51, and 4.39 respectively). The impact of relevance to victims on anxiety and PTSD symptoms was moderated by resilience, with a stronger effect observed for individuals with low resilience (β=3.51, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.78–4.24 for anxiety and β=14.53, 95% CI 12.43–16.63 for PTSD) than for those with high resilience (β=1.69, 95% CI 0.72–2.65 for anxiety and β=8.33, 95% CI 5.56–11.09 for PTSD).Conclusion When related to the victims, it was found that not only PTSD, but also depression, anxiety, and anger could intensify. Resilience emerged as a potential buffer against these adverse effects, emphasizing its significance in mitigating the psychiatric impact of community trauma.
Level of Work-Related Anxiety and Potential Causes of Anxiety in Healthcare Workers in the Emergency Department
Authors: Dolanbay Turgut , Vural Abdussamed , Altay Mustafa Cihan , Çınaroglu Nesibe Sultan
Published: November 2024

Objective The present study evaluated the work-related anxiety scores of healthcare workers in emergency departments (ED) and aimed to determine the factors affecting these scores.Methods The data was obtained through a survey administered to the emergency staff. Beck’s Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) work anxiety interview were used to predict and determine the type of anxiety experienced by the participants. The survey was administered to 147 volunteers, and questionnaires from 130 participants were included in the study.Results It was found that 43.8% of the participants had a BAI score greater than 7. The study results showed a negative correlation and a linear regression model between age and the BAI score. Additionally, the BAI score was significantly higher in female, singles, physicians, those who were dissatisfied with their jobs, and those who were dissatisfied with their salaries (p<0.05). The results also showed that having a history of anxiety disorder or depression, being a physician, and being dissatisfied with one’s job were 6.277, 5.583, and 4.005 times higher, respectively, in terms of suspicion of anxiety (p<0.001). In the MINI job anxiety interview, work-related posttraumatic stress disorder (38.6%) was predicted most frequently, and indiscriminative work-related social phobia (5.3%) was predicted least frequently in participants at risk for anxiety according to the BAI score.Conclusion This study suggests that teaching healthcare workers how to cope with workplace trauma and workplace-related situational phobias can be an effective solution to prevent anxiety disorders in healthcare workers working in ED.
Functional renal reserve: clinical implementation
Authors:   Bogomolets National Medical University, Ivanov Dmytro , Gozhenko Anatolyi ,   Research Institute for Medicine of Transport of Ministry of Health Care of Ukraine, Ivanova Mariia ,   European Institute of Oncology IRCCS
Published: November 2024

The monograph is dedicated to functional renal reserve—an important measure of the kidneys' ability to adapt under stress. It examines the main mechanisms of renal reserve formation, assessment methods, and its role in diagnosing and predicting kidney diseases. Special attention is given to the significance of renal reserve in patients with chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes, and other comorbid conditions. This monograph will be useful for nephrologists, researchers, and medical students who aim to deepen their understanding of kidney function and optimize treatment for patients at risk of kidney failure
Pancreatoduodenectomía y resección multivisceral: una controversia importante en etapas avanzadas de neoplasia pancreática
Authors: Tarazona-León Cristian , Vanegas-Ballesteros Mauricio , Rengifo-Quintero Laura Juliana , Camelo-Pardo Gianmarco , Cifuentes-Rincón Angelica Belén , Rincón-Gómez Ariana Sofia , Manrique-Hernández Edgar Fabián
Published: November 2024

Introducción. La resección multivisceral está directamente asociada con la morbilidad y mortalidad, con una incidencia aproximada de 27 % y 47 %, respectivamente. Es un procedimiento complejo, sin embargo, en manos de cirujanos expertos los pacientes obtienen buenos resultados.
Métodos. Se realizó un análisis observacional, descriptivo y retrospectivo de los pacientes tratados quirúrgicamente entre 2016 y 2022 en nuestro centro de cirugía hepatopancreatobiliar.
Resultados. El síntoma más frecuente fue el dolor abdominal crónico (82,4 %). Las comorbilidades asociadas más comunes fueron hipertensión arterial (64,7 %) y colelitiasis (52,9 %). El principal diagnóstico histológico fue adenocarcinoma ductal pancreático (29,4 %), grado 2 moderadamente diferenciado (23,5 %). Los órganos adicionales resecados fueron el bazo (44,1 %) y el hígado (5,9 %).
Conclusiones. La resección multivisceral en casos de neoplasias pancreáticas avanzadas es controvertida, ya que es un procedimiento con una mortalidad significativa. Sin embargo, varios autores respaldan estas intervenciones debido a la reducción significativa de síntomas y la mejora en la calidad de vida de los pacientes. Los estudios han demostrado un aumento en la supervivencia en comparación con pacientes sometidos a terapias adyuvantes o cuidados paliativos. Debe considerarse la posibilidad de traspasar límites quirúrgicos y evitar paradigmas.
Características clínicas y desenlaces postquirúrgicos en pacientes con neumotórax espontáneo: análisis en un hospital de alta complejidad
Authors: Sánchez-CastroCastro Carolina , Barrantes-Moreno Santiago , Bernal-Sierra Sofía , Zerrate-Misas Andrés , Castaño-Ruiz Willfredy , Vanegas Johanna Marcela , Velásquez-Gómez Lina
Published: November 2024

Introducción. El neumotórax espontáneo es una patología infrecuente, que afecta tanto a jóvenes como a personas mayores. Puede tener alta tasa de recurrencia, generando morbilidad y, en ocasiones, mortalidad a los pacientes. En nuestro medio no disponemos de datos epidemiológicos de la enfermedad, lo que motivó la realización de este estudio.
Métodos. Estudio retrospectivo de una base de datos prospectiva, que incluyó pacientes mayores de 14 años con diagnóstico de neumotórax espontáneo intervenidos quirúrgicamente en el Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe, de Medellín, Colombia, entre enero de 2018 y diciembre de 2023. Se analizaron variables sociodemográficas, clínicas y desenlaces postquirúrgicos a 30 días de la intervención.
Resultados. El sexo masculino fue el más afectado (68,2 %), el neumotórax espontáneo secundario predominó (56,8 %) y el hemitórax derecho fue la localización más común (63,6 %). Se encontró una incidencia similar entre fumadores (45,4 %) y no fumadores (52,3 %). La resección en cuña fue el tratamiento definitivo en el 50 % de los pacientes y la resección en cuña asociada a pleurodesis mecánica en el 31,8 %. La complicación más frecuente fue la fuga persistente de aire. Se registró una recurrencia de neumotórax en un paciente que había sido sometido a resección en cuña. Al final del estudio, cinco pacientes fallecieron: tres habían sido tratados únicamente con toracostomía y dos habían sido llevados a cirugía.
Conclusiones. El neumotórax espontáneo es una patología infrecuente. Las causas y la población afectada varían de acuerdo con su clasificación. En nuestro medio, la tuberculosis tiene mayor relevancia por ser una enfermedad endémica.
The content of TBA-positive products in embryos of loach Misgurnus fossilis L. at different stages of development under the influence of amino acid derivatives of 1,4-naphthoquinone
Authors:   Ivan Franko Lviv National University, Heneha A. , Tarnovska A. ,   Ivan Franko Lviv National University, Yaremchuk M. ,   Ivan Franko Lviv National University, Budevych A. ,   Ivan Franko Lviv National University, Semochko O. ,   Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University
Published: November 2024

Naphthoquinones play an important role among natural substances and their synthetic derivatives, as they have a wide range of biological activity. Amino acid derivatives of 1,4-naphthoquinone have prospects for practical use in medicine and pharmacology. To clarify the possible mechanism of action of amino acid derivatives of 1,4-naphthoquinone, the content of TBA-positive products in embryonic cells of the loach Misgurnus fossilis L. during embryogenesis was investigated. Embryos of the freshwater fish loach Misgurnus fossilis L. are a convenient and adequate system for elucidating the mechanisms of action of physical and chemical factors. It has been established that the glutamine derivative of 1,4-naphthoquinone has the most pronounced biological effects and caused significant changes in TBK-positive products during embryogenesis relative to the control at stages 2 and 256 blastomeres (60 and 270 minutes of embryo development) by 47 % and 43 %, respectively (p≥0.99). At stages 16 and 64 blastomeres, there is a tendency to increase the content of MDA under the action of the glutamine derivative of 1,4-naphthoquinone at a concentration of 10-5 M compared to the control. Also, at the 10th division stage under the influence of the glutamine derivative of 1,4-naphthoquinone, the MDA content decreases by 2 % compared to the control sample, possibly due to the activation of enzymatic systems of antioxidant protection. Increasing the intensity of lipid peroxidation processes stimulates the activation of antioxidant system enzymes. Therefore, to analyze the prooxidant-antioxidant state of loach embryos, it is necessary to study the activity of enzymes that provide antioxidant protection. The obtained results allow us to suggest that under the action of the derivative of 1,4-naphthoquinone, activation of lipid peroxidation processes occurs in embryonic cells of the loach Misgurnus fossilis L. during embryogenesis.
Effect of a thiazole derivative on the activity of antioxidant enzymes in murine lymphoma cells
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Shalai Ya. , Koberenko V. ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Ilkiv M. ,   Ivan Boberskyi Lviv State University of Physical Culture, Ostapiuk Yu. ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Babsky A. ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Published: November 2024

Previous in vitro studies have demonstrated a pronounced cytotoxic effect of the thiazole derivative N-(5-Benzyl-13-thiazole-2-yl)-35-dimethyl-1-benzofuran-2-carboxami­de (BF1) on tumor cells. Additionally, it has been determined that scavengers of reactive Oxygen species (ROS) significantly reduce the cytotoxic effect of BF1. In this study, the influence of BF1 on the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT), both normally and in the presence of ascorbic acid, in mouse Nemeth-Kellner lymphoma (NK/Ly) cells has been studied to evaluate the possible role of antioxidant activity during the action of this substance. The experiments were performed using nonlinear male mice weighing 20–30 g. Intraperitoneal inoculation of 10–15 million cancer cells into the mice induced the ascites form of lymphoma. The thiazole derivative (BF1) was dissolved in dimethyl sulfoxide and added to the test samples at 1, 10, and 50 μM final concentrations. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activities were determined spectrophotometrically in a homogenate of the lymphoma cells after incubation with the drug for 30 minutes. The baseline level of SOD in the lymphoma of the mice was 0.33±0.02 activity units/min×mg protein. BF1 significantly increased the enzyme activity by 35 % and 29 % at concentrations of 10 (p<0.01) and 50 μM (p<0.05), respectively. The baseline level of CAT activity was 4.61±0.17 nmoles H2O2/min×mg protein, and this significantly decreased by 15 % (p<0.05) and 20 % (p<0.01) following the action of the thiazole derivative at a concentration of 10 and 20 μM, respectively. The increase of SOD activity, coupled with a decrease or absence of changes in CAT activity, may be cytotoxic to cancer cells. Simultaneously, upon the addition of ascorbic acid as a scavenger of ROS to the environment, the activities of SOD and CAT did not change under the action of BF1 at any of the investigated concentrations. Therefore, the effect of the thiazole derivative BF1 has been canceled in the presence of ROS scavengers in the environment. This may indicate the dependence of the cytotoxic effect of BF1 on the presence of ROS in tumor cells.
Assessment of Physocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim. and Stachys palustris L. extracts influence against Candida parapsilosis
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Yavorska H. , Vorobets N. ,   Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University, Moroz O. ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Published: November 2024

The opportunistic fungi Candida parapsillosis are increasingly causing various diseases. They can be commensals, but, having unique properties of invasiveness, virulence and antifungal sensitivity, which is characteristic of fungi of this genus in general, in newborns and people with weakened immunity or those who use catheters, they become destroyers of body tissues. These fungi are capable of forming strong biofilms on catheters and other implanted medical devices, threatening the lives of patients undergoing invasive medical procedures. In the era of the spread of antibiotic resistance, the search for auxiliary and alternative means to avoid dissemination or treatment of the disease after the detection of the causative agent is urgent. These can be substances of plant origin, in particular, little-studied, from the point of view of antifungal properties, Stachys palustris and Physocarpus opulifolius. Aqueous-ethanol (AE) extracts from these species have been found to have potential anti-candidal properties against Candida parapsilosis, which were determined by agar diffusion and media addition methods. AE extracts of these species inhibited the growth of Candida parapsilosis more than aqueous extracts. Stachys palustris extracts made with 70 % and 95 % AE and Physocarpus opulifolius extracts made with 60 % and 95 % AE caused diameter of inhibition zone (IZ) greater than 13 mm, but their effect was half that of fluconazole and slightly more, compared to tinctures of sage and eucalyptus. An extract of Stachys palustris made with 95 % aqueous ethanol was most effective, causing IZ, of up to 20 mm. The extract of S. palustris prepared with 95 % ethanol suppresses the growth of the culture when present in the medium in ratios of 1:2, 1:4 and 1:6, and the similarly prepared extract of Physocarpus opulifolius – 1:2 and 1:4. The rapid microplate method for determining the effect of plant extracts on microorganisms with resazurin can be used only after additional confirmation, since the extracts themselves are able to regenerate the indicator.
Myron Pylypovych Derkach (1931–2012). The one who started to talk to the computer…
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Babsky A. , Humetsky R. ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Published: November 2024

Myron Derkach is a world-class scientist in the field of biophysics and informational aspects of speech communication – analysis, synthesis and recognition of speech signals. He is the founder of the scientific direction, who formulated the principles of the deductive strategy of auditory language perception. In 1976, he created one of the first biophysics departments in Ukraine on the basis of the biological faculty of Ivan Franko University of Lviv. Dr. Myron Derkach is the author of the first university textbooks in Ukrainian on biophysics and mathematical methods in biology, which have not lost their relevance to this day.
The efficiency of the combined use of beta-glucan and marine pectin in chicken eimeriosis
Authors:   ”All-Russian Research Veterinary Institute of Poultry Science” — the branch of FSС ARRVIPS (ARRVIPS), St. Petersburg — Lomonosov, Russia, Ryabtsev Pavel
Published: November 2024

The effect of the joint application of naturally occurring polysaccharides beta-glucan (125 g/t of feed) and marine pectin (40 g/t of feed) on flow, symptoms of the disease, the non-specific resistibility, of broiler chickens during experimental infection with a field isolate of coccidia E. acervulina and E. tenella was studied. It has been established that combination of the drugs within 14 days, compared with the use of beta-glucan alone, it turned out to be more effective. This manifested itself in improving feed conversion, immunological reactivity, an increase average daily live weight gain, as well as аn reducing endogenous intoxication.
The review of modern equipment for dry food grinding at domestic market
Authors:   “All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Poultry Processing Industry” — the branch of FSC ARRTPI (ARSRIPPI), Moscow region, Russia, Mikhailenko Ivan , Maximov Alexander ,   “All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Poultry Processing Industry” — the branch of FSC ARRTPI (ARSRIPPI), Moscow region, Russia, Romanenko Yuri ,   “All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Poultry Processing Industry” — the branch of FSC ARRTPI (ARSRIPPI), Moscow region, Russia
Published: November 2024

The review of modern equipment for grinding of dry casein, egg shell, different foods and raw material for feed industry at the domestic market has been given in the paper. The review will give the possibility to choose equipment for grinding of calcined coagulated egg mélange.
A Place and Symbols of Remembrance and Filial Piety for Crown Prince Sado: A Study of Mangmyoru at Kyŏngmogung Shrine and the Enshrined Portraits
Authors: Son Myenghee
Published: November 2024

This paper examines the ascent to prominence of Mangmyoru Pavilion within Kyŏngmogung Shrine, dedicated to Crown Prince Sado, as a principal repository for enshrining royal portraits (御眞, Ŏjin) during the late Chosŏn period. It also explores the regular inspection and management system of both the chambers inside the pavilion and the portraits enshrined there, which formed the basis for its prominence. Furthermore, the paper delves into the iconography and format of the portraits as documented in historical records, as well as the stylistic characteristics of the existing royal portraits from Mangmyoru. Lastly, it considers how the interior chambers and screen paintings installed in the pavilion changed over time. Mangmyoru began unofficially housing portraits of King Chŏngjo in the early 1780s. With the official enshrinement of a half-length portrait of King Chŏngjo in 1791, the repository ascended to a principal site for royal portraits throughout the late Joseon period, eventually housing nine portraits of five kings during King Kojong’s reign. After the enshrinement of portraits of King Sunjo and King Munjo, Mangmyoru’s role expanded from solely housing King Chŏngjo’s portrait to enshrining portraits of kings in the direct bloodline of Crown Prince Sado. Furthermore, the format of enshrined portraits was not confined to half-length; sometimes, multiple copies of portraits were housed in a single chamber. The six royal portraits enshrined in Mangmyoru, now part of the National Palace Museum collection, present the stylistic changes of 19th-century Chosŏn art. Early 19th-century portraits seamlessly blended traditional facial depiction techniques with shading methods, while midto-late 19th-century portraits exhibited bold and stylized shading techniques. The regular inspection and management system for the chambers and the enshrined portraits, established during King Chŏngjo’s reign, cemented Mangmyoru’s role as a premier repository for royal portraits, facilitating the addition of subsequent portraits. The scale and prestige of the repository were further enhanced by the addition of royal portraits, accompanied by regular royal visits and inspections. As the status of Mangmyoru elevated, changes were also made to its spatial arrangement and interior adornment, such as replacing the Ten Longevity Symbols folding screen with the Five Peaks. Through this trajectory, Crown Prince Sado, enshrined in the main hall of Kyŏngmogung Shrine, emerged as the progenitor of the lineage of five kings, represented through the enshrined portraits in Mangmyoru.
Iraqi Woman in an Ambience of War: A Post-Orientalist Study of A Strange Bird on our Roof
Authors: Abdul Salaam H. Al-MOosawi  , Prof. Ikhlas M. Nati
Published: November 2024

يُنظر إلى صورة المرأة العراقية في إطار الحرب الشريرة على العراق عام 2003 على أنها "ملاك في المنزل" أو ضحية خاضعة تحتاج إلى التحرر. لقد نجح جورج بوش وزوجته لوريا، في خطاباتهما الرسمية المتنوعة قبيل الغزو ووسائل الإعلام الأمريكية، في ترسيخ طريقة العمل هذه من الكليشيهات عن المرأة العراقية كونها سهلة الانقياد في وعي المواطنين الأمريكيين. إلا أن تحرير الشعب العراقي؛ وخاصة النساء، الأمر الذي تم استخدامه لشن الحرب على العراق قد انحرف عن مساره. إن خطاب التحرير هذا لا يرقى إلى مستوى توقعات الشعب العراقي والعالم. وفي الواقع، اذ عانت المرأة العراقية باستمرار من النتائج الطبيعية للغزو. ومع ذلك، لا تزال المرأة العراقية ترفع رأسها ولا تستسلم أبدًا لهذا بينما تستمر في مواجهة معضلات الحياة اليومية بمرونة شديدة. في هذا السياق، يجب تحليل العمل الرائع "طائر غريب على سطحنا" بشكل نقدي في إطار ما بعد الاستشراق. ما بعد الاستشراق هي نظرية أدبية توضح أن شعوب الشرق الأوسط ليسوا تابعين في المقام الأول. وتقع الدراسة في مقدمة وفصلين وخاتمة. ستُعرّف المقدمة القراء بنظرة عامة على المفهوم المهيمن لصورة المرأة العراقية والذي تم تدشينه في أعقاب الحرب الشريرة عام 2003. أما القسم الثاني، فسوف يبحث في معنى ما بعد الاستشراق. القسم الثالث، باستخدام النظرية المذكورة آنفا، سوف يتعمق في تحليل "الطائر الغريب على سطحنا". الإنذار النهائي، وهو الخاتمة، سوف يلخص النتائج الكاملة للدراسة.
Positive Effects of Adversity on Religiosity, Spirituality and Depression: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis
Authors: Maturlu Noel Danford
Published: November 2024

The current study aimed to systematically examine the positive effects of adversity on the relationship between religiosity, spirituality, and depression. The search for studies involved 7 databases (via EBSCOhost), involving studies of the past 23 years from the year 2000 to 2022. The general search included keywords such as religion, religiosity, spirituality, adversity, stressful life experiences, and depression. Data was synthesised using a narrative synthesis approach. The extracted data were coded and grouped into themes, revealing relationships between adversity, religiosity, spirituality, and depression. The themes concerning contexts, mechanisms, and outcomes were then synthesised to identify emerging contexts and outcomes. The review found that, despite posing the risk of psychological distress in the short term, adversity could provide differential spiritual receptivity: a long-term morphological advantage for spiritual receptivity, growth and mental resilience. The protective effects of spirituality against depression (by significantly reducing the onset of depression and diminishing the probability of episode relapses) appear more significant in people who experience severe adversity. In contrast, religiosity appears more potent in individuals who experience less severe adversity. The research and clinical practice implications of these findings are also discussed.Keywords: religiosity, spirituality, depression, adversity, suffering, differential spiritual receptivity
Reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the Misophonia Questionnaire (MQ)
Authors: Itoi Chihiro , Ujiie Yuta , Kashino Makio
Published: November 2024

The Misophonia Questionnaire (MQ) is a self-report measure designed to assess misophonia symptoms. It has been validated in various languages and across different samples. However, no prior research has validated the MQ in Japanese samples. This study aimed to develop a Japanese version of the Misophonia Questionnaire (MQ-J) and examine its psychometric properties. This study confirmed the score distribution, internal consistency, and factor structure in a Japanese sample via an online survey. We also compared the MQ-J scores between individuals with misophonia symptoms and control participants. Additionally, we examined the relationships between the MQ-J and sensory processing issues, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and difficulties in daily life. Results demonstrated excellent internal consistency (α = .93) for the MQ-J, with significantly higher scores in the misophonia group compared with the control group. Furthermore, significant positive correlations were observed with sensory processing problems, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and difficulties in daily life. These findings supported the validity and reliability of the MQ-J. Hence, the MQ-J was a valuable tool for assessing misophonia symptoms in Japanese adults.