bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Improved methods for total and chloroplast protein extraction from Cajanus species for two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and mass spectrometry
Authors: S. Arunima , Das Alakesh , Kalita Prakash Jyoti , Patil Rahul Ishwar , Pandey Neha , Bhattacharjee Mamta , Sharma Bidyut Kumar , Das Debajit , Acharjee Sumita
Published: August 2024

The recent advances in pigeon pea genomics, including high-quality whole genome and chloroplast genome sequence information helped develop improved varieties. However, a comprehensive Cajanus proteome, including the organelle proteome, is yet to be fully mapped. The spatial delineation of pigeon pea proteins at sub-cellular levels and inter-organelle communication could offer valuable insights into its defense mechanism against various stresses. However, the major bottleneck in the proteomic study is the lack of a suitable method of protein extraction and sample preparation compatible with two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2D-PAGE), liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LCMS), or matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight (MALDi-ToF). Our study introduces two efficient methods, one for isolating total proteins and another for organelle (chloroplast) proteins from various Cajanus spp. For total protein extraction, we have optimized a protocol using phenol in combination with a reducing agent (DTT) and protease inhibitor cocktail, also washing (6–7 times) with ice-cold acetone after overnight protein precipitation of total proteins. Our modified extraction method using phenol for total leaf protein yielded approximately 2-fold more proteins than the previously reported protocols from C. cajan (3.18 ± 0.11 mg/gm) and C. scarabaeoides (2.06 ± 0.08 mg/gm). We have also optimized a protocol for plastid protein extraction, which yielded 1.33 ± 0.25 mg/10 gm plastid proteins from C. cajan and 0.88 ± 0.19 mg/10 gm plastid proteins from C. scarabaeoides. The 2D-PAGE analysis revealed 678 ± 08 reproducible total protein spots from C. cajan and 597 ± 22 protein spots from C. scarabaeoides. Similarly, we found 566 ± 10 and 486 ± 14 reproducible chloroplast protein spots in C. cajan and C. scarabaeoides, respectively. We confirmed the plastid protein fractions through immunoblot analysis using antibodies against LHCb1/LHCⅡ type Ⅰ protein. We found both methods suitable for 2D-PAGE and mass spectrometry (MS). This is the first report on developing protocols for total and chloroplastic protein extraction of Cajanus spp. suitable for advanced proteomics research.
OD-MVSNet: Omni-dimensional dynamic multi-view stereo network
Authors: Pan Ke , Li Kefeng , Zhang Guangyuan , Zhu Zhenfang , Wang Peng , Wang Zhenfei , Fu Chen , Li Guangchen , Ding Yuxuan
Published: August 2024

Multi-view stereo based on learning is a critical task in three-dimensional reconstruction, enabling the effective inference of depth maps and the reconstruction of fine-grained scene geometry. However, the results obtained by current popular 3D reconstruction methods are not precise, and achieving high-accuracy scene reconstruction remains challenging due to the pervasive impact of feature extraction and the poor correlation between cost and volume. In addressing these issues, we propose a cascade deep residual inference network to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of multi-view stereo depth estimation. This approach builds a cost-volume pyramid from coarse to fine, generating a lightweight, compact network to improve reconstruction results. Specifically, we introduce the omni-dimensional dynamic atrous spatial pyramid pooling (OSPP), a multiscale feature extraction module capable of generating dense feature maps with multiscale contextual information. The feature maps encoded by the OSPP module can generate dense point clouds without consuming significant memory. Furthermore, to alleviate the issue of feature mismatch in cost volume regularization, we propose a normalization-based 3D attention module. The 3D attention module aggregates crucial information within the cost volume across the dimensions of channel, spatial, and depth. Through extensive experiments on benchmark datasets, notably DTU, we found that the OD-MVSNet model outperforms the baseline model by approximately 1.4% in accuracy loss, 0.9% in completeness loss, and 1.2% in overall loss, demonstrating the effectiveness of our module.
The microbiology of periprosthetic joint infections as revealed by sonicate cultures in Korea: Routine use of fungal and mycobacterial cultures is necessary?
Authors: Lee Yoonjung , Lee Ahrang , Jeong Hae Seong , Shin Sung Un , Kim Uh Jin , Kim Seong Eun , Kang Seung-Ji , Jung Sook-In , Park Kyung-Soon , Seon Jong Keun , Shin Jong-Hee , Park Kyung-Hwa
Published: August 2024

Background

Although sonication is a valuable diagnostic tool for periprosthetic joint infections (PJI), it is not commonly utilized. We analyzed sonicate and intraoperative tissue culture results obtained from three hospitals to define the microbial etiology of PJIs in Korea. Furthermore, we investigated necessity of conducting regular fungal and mycobacterial cultures.

Methods

We retrospectively analyzed data for patients with suspected orthopedic-related infections between 2017 and 2022, who had undergone prostheses removal surgery. We included 193 patients with suspected PJIs, and bacterial (n = 193), fungal (n = 193), and mycobacterial (n = 186) cultures were conducted on both sonicate and intraoperative tissue samples. The diagnosis of PJI was based on the European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS) criteria.

Results

Out of 193 patients, 121 (62.7%) had positive sonicate cultures, while 112 (58.0%) had positive periprosthetic tissue cultures. According to EBJIS criteria, a total of 181 patients were diagnosed with PJI, and 141 patients received microbiological confirmation through sonicate fluid culture or tissue culture. Of the 181 patients, 28 were classified with acute PJI (within 3 months of implantation) and 153 with chronic PJI. Among 141 patients,staphylococciwere the most common organisms, accounting for 51.8% of cases, followed by Gram-negative organisms (15.6%), fungus (8.5%), and mycobacteria (3.5%). Nearly 91.7% of fungal isolates wereCandidaspecies, which also grew in bacterial cultures. In total, 11 cases cultured positive only in tissue culture, whereas 20 cases cultured positive only in sonicate culture. The antibiotic treatment plans were adjusted according to culture results.

Conclusions

Utilizing sonicate culture has greatly assisted in identifying pathogens responsible for chronic indolent PJIs, allowing suitable antimicrobial treatment. Based on few cases involving non-Candidaand mycobacterial infections, it appears that routine fungal and mycobacterial cultures may not be necessary.
Por uma ressignificação do empreendedorismo feminino a partir de três visões filosóficas sobre o gênero e poder
Authors: Fabrício Joiceli , Vizeu Fabio
Published: August 2024

Objetivo: Este texto é um ensaio que discute o conceito de empreendedorismo feminino a partir da ressignificação posta pela ideia de relações de gênero, em que estas são consideradas como relações assimétricas de poder, abarcando a violência como o resultado desta condição. Nosso argumento se constrói particularmente pela perspectiva de três autores: no pensamento da historiadora Joan Scott, do filósofo Michel Foucault e da filósofa Hannah Arendt. Tese: Suas propostas teóricas nos permitem reconstruir as visões sobre a mulher enquanto uma construção histórica baseada nas relações de poder e controle, e pelo exercício da violência como principal mecanismo de dominação do patriarcado sobre o feminino. Relevância/Originalidade: É assim que argumentamos que o Empreendedorismo Feminino se manifesta em um contexto de violência, já que expressa as diferentes formas de violência contra a mulher enquanto evento socialmente constituído, destacando-se o fato de que, na cultura do capitalismo, empreender é uma atividade de poder e, justamente por isso, costuma ser negada à presença feminina. Contribuição social/gerencial: Em adição, a violência é uma reação à mulher empreendedora e funciona como um recurso não legítimo utilizado pelo agressor para manter o status quo do patriarcado, baseado em uma visão assimétrica de poder e de submissão da mulher ao homem. Por conseguinte, a violência se amplia quanto mais as mulheres se equiparam aos homens nos espaços de poder, sofrendo maior ataque a partir de diferentes formas de violência.
Tindak Tutur Ilokusi Pada Aruyo kotoba dalam Manga Ranma 1/2
Authors: Phramesti Az-Zahra Callista , Ginanjar Pika Yestia
Published: August 2024

The Japanese language used in fictional work differs from the standard Japanese language. This language variety, which highlights the stereotypical qualities of a character, is called yakuwarigo or role language. Among the many types of role language, aruyo kotoba highlights the characteristics of a Japanese-speaking Chinese character. This study aims to describe the types and meaning of illocutionary act on aruyo kotoba utterances using the pragmatic theory. The source of the data is a manga titled Ranma 1/2 by Takahashi Rumiko which was first published in 1987. The research is conducted using note-see method for the data collection. Then, the theory of Koizumi (1993) is used to classify the data according to its illocutionary speech act types based on the context of the utterances. The result shows that there are 27 data of illocutionary act on aruyo kotoba in the manga of Ranma 1/2 with the aru and yoroshi ending in sentences, namely 4 data of assertive illocutionary act, 7 data of expressive illocutionary act, 2 data of comissive illocutionary act, and 14 data of directive illocutionary act. The meaning contained in the illocutionary acts are tell, emphasize, insult, complain, getting mad, compliment, insinuate, command, and request.
The Unconscious as a Formative Aspect of the Sexuality of the Character DSD in the Comic Houkago Hokenshitsu by Mizushiro Setona
Authors: Rahman Aulia
Published: August 2024

Disorder of Sex Development (DSD) encompasses conditions where individuals face challenges in determining their sexual identity, often deviating from the binary gender norms prevalent in society. This research delves into the portrayal of sexual identity formation among DSD individuals, specifically in the manga 'Houkago Hokenshitsu' by Mizushiro Setona. This research is conducted by applying qualitative research methods, research analysis is described or described through written words. The study aims to elucidate the process through which DSD characters navigate their sexual identity within a dream world, while also exploring the interplay between sexual identity, DSD, and feminist psychoanalytic perspectives presented in the comic. Drawing upon Juliet Mitchell's theoretical framework of Unconsciousness and Neurosis as expounded in 'Psychoanalysis and Feminism: A Radical Reassessment of Freudian Psychoanalysis' (2000), this research underscores the significant role of the unconscious mind in shaping individual identity. Mitchell contends that unconscious processes profoundly influence one's psyche, often manifesting in symptoms of hysteria-induced Neurosis, such as anxiety. The findings of this study reveal two key insights: Firstly, the engagement and exploration of the dream realm facilitate the DSD character in crystallizing their desired sexual identity for real-world expression. Secondly, this journey towards self-identification within the dream world precipitates symptoms of neurotic anxiety, stemming from societal pressures and the internal struggle for self-acceptance and autonomy in reconstructing their sexual identity. In essence, this research underscores the intricate dynamics between sexual identity formation, DSD experiences, and the psychological ramifications portrayed in 'Houkago Hokenshitsu', shedding light on the complexities inherent in the quest for personal identity and acceptance.Keywords: DSD; Dreams; Sexual Identity; Feminist Psychoanalysis
Simbol Perempuan dalam Kanji Jepang dan Mandarin
Authors: Harisal Harisal - , Septevany Elvira , Liu Dan dan , Kanah Kanah , Dyah Wahyuning
Published: August 2024

Women are widely used in writing kanji, both Japanese and Mandarin kanji. The aim of this research is to describe the meaning of Woman in the kanji, both kanji in Japanese and Mandarin. The method used is a descriptive-qualitative research method, which is a method used by researchers to find knowledge or theory regarding research at a certain time, with the population and sample being kanji which uses female kanji originating from Japanese and Mandarin to get the meaning and describe it. The research results show that there are several similarities and differences in literal meaning in Japanese and Mandarin. However, the difference in meaning is not so significant because the interpretations are almost the same and the ultimate goal is to both represent women, so it can be seen that the meaning of women in kanji in both Japanese and Mandarin is both to represent women, both in terms of activities carried out and woman's own identity.
ROBUST PREDICTION INTERVALS FOR INDONESIAN INFLATION: A BIAS-CORRECTED BOOTSTRAP APPROACH
Authors: Mahmudah Umi , Fatimah Siti
Published: August 2024

Inflation is important to be analyzed due to its impact is felt across various aspects of the economy and individuals' lives. This research aimed to develop robust and reliable predictions concerning Indonesian inflation using the bias-corrected bootstrap method for an AR model. The data utilized spanned from January 2020 to September 2023 and was obtained from Bank Indonesia's website. The analysis provided the optimal order in the AR model, which resulted in p=2 as the best order (AIC=-1.858, BIC=-1.698, and HQ=-1.798). The number of bootstrap replications used was B=100, 250, 500, and 1000. The analysis was conducted using R Studio. The analysis results indicated that the model employed for prediction analysis was highly stable, with all point forecasts indicating result consistency. The prediction results suggested that inflation in Indonesia was expected to decrease in the upcoming 5 months. The results also revealed that the bias-corrected bootstrap approach could provide forecasting results with a higher level of accuracy. This research contributed to the understanding and forecasting of Indonesian inflation, emphasizing model stability and consistent results.
OPTIMAL CONTROL OF MATHEMATICAL MODELS IN BIOENERGY SYSTEMS AS EMPOWERMENT OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Authors: Nugraheni Kartika , Soemarsono Annisa Rahmita , Millah Nashrul , Anggriani Indira , Usrotus Wakhidah Ummi Saydatul
Published: August 2024

Energy has a very important role in everyday life. Dependence on non-renewable energy increases its vulnerability to supply instability, making it important to seek alternative energy sources to overcome this dependence. Bioenergy is an alternative energy produced from organic materials such as biomass. Control of renewable energy is needed to increase production and empowerment. In this research, a mathematical model of biogas production growth in the form of differential equations formed with optimal control modifications is proposed. Completion of the model is carried out by forming an objective function, as well as determining the Hamilton function and Lagrange function. Numerical simulations in the model show that providing control can increase biogas production as a sustainable energy source.
Adaptive Lighting System for Presence Detection and Indoor Room Brightness Control
Authors: Galina Mia , Harryanto Joana Victorine
Published: August 2024

According to the survey, 10% of the electricity used is for lights. Adaptive lighting is a term used to describe innovations that reduce energy consumption for lighting. Generally speaking, adaptive lighting is a highly developed system built with built-in sensors to react automatically without the assistance of the people to make a decision. The research aims to develop an adaptive lighting system with two main functions presence detection and fuzzy logic implementations for automatic brightness adjustments. Increased sensitivity in detecting the presence and movement of items, monitoring the lighting conditions in the room, and consideration of the system's energy efficiency, which was not the main emphasis of the previous study, are some improvements over earlier studies. The device was tested for five days to calculate the energy consumption efficiency of a 4.5 W bulb for 10 hours in total. With a 98.4 % accuracy rate, the adaptive lighting system has proven 74% more efficient than regular lighting.
Solution-processed NiS thin films: structural, morphological, compositional and optical analysis
Authors: Suresh Kumar
Published: August 2024

The present work elucidates a study on the synthesis and characterization of nanostructured NiS thin films, an optical absorber material. NiS films have been deposited on glass substrates using a simple and cost-effective chemical solution route. The deposition process has been accomplished using an aqueous solution of nickel chloride, thiourea, ammonia and Triton. As-deposited and thermally annealed films have been characterized using X-ray diffractometry, Fourier transform infrared spectrometry, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and UV–visible spectrometry. It has been observed that the deposited films are nanocrystalline in nature and belong to the rhombohedral structure of the millerite phase. The diffraction peaks become more sharp, discrete and intense whereas the crystallite size increases from 9.89 to 11.78 nm with annealing treatment. Some variations in the infrared peaks have been observed with annealing. The characteristic peak for Ni–S vibration has been observed at ∼604 cm−1. The surface of the films is smooth, uniform, and free from cracks and pinholes. The optical absorbance analysis has confirmed that NiS films possess a direct optical band gap whose values vary from 1.50 to 1.45 eV with annealing.
Macrophage differentiation in enhancing hematopoietic function of ribonucleic acid for injection II via multi-omics analysis
Authors: Li Yuan , Teng Meng , Li Siyu , Yang Hongxin , Zhang Yuebo , Cui Meihua , Li Lanzhou , Wang Di
Published: August 2024

Ribonucleic acid for injection II is a clinical adjuvant cancer therapy treatment based on immunotherapy, which exerts its effects by enhancing immune function and suppressing tumor growth. However, the mechanism underlying the ameliorative effect on immunosuppressed hematopoietic dysfunction remains unclear. This study confirmed the immune-boosting and hematopoietic-promoting effects of ribonucleic acid for injection II, which has a wide distribution of molecular weights and is rich in amino acids and nucleotides. Ribonucleic acid for injection II influences the gut microbiota and serum metabolites to enhance immunity in immunosuppressed mice induced by CTX, while also mitigating bone marrow injury and increasing hematopoietic cells through mediating macrophage M1 differentiation, thereby improving hematopoietic dysfunction in mice.
Heterogeneity in Slow Synaptic Transmission Diversifies Purkinje Cell Timing
Authors: Thomas Riya Elizabeth , Mudlaff Franziska , Schweers Kyra , Farmer William Todd , Suvrathan Aparna
Published: August 2024

The cerebellum plays an important role in diverse brain functions, ranging from motor learning to cognition. Recent studies have suggested that molecular and cellular heterogeneity within cerebellar lobules contributes to functional differences across the cerebellum. However, the specific relationship between molecular and cellular heterogeneity and diverse functional outputs of different regions of the cerebellum remains unclear. Here, we describe a previously unappreciated form of synaptic heterogeneity at parallel fiber synapses to Purkinje cells in the mouse cerebellum (both sexes). In contrast to uniform fast synaptic transmission, we found that the properties of slow synaptic transmission varied by up to threefold across different lobules of the mouse cerebellum, resulting in surprising heterogeneity. Depending on the location of a Purkinje cell, the time of peak of slow synaptic currents varied by hundreds of milliseconds. The duration and decay time of these currents also spanned hundreds of milliseconds, based on lobule. We found that, as a consequence of the heterogeneous synaptic dynamics, the same brief input stimulus was transformed into prolonged firing patterns over a range of timescales that depended on Purkinje cell location.
Mapeamento dos diagnósticos de enfermagem nas síndromes geriátricas prescritos em uma unidade de terapia intensiva
Authors: Silva Vanessa Souza da , Braga Luana dos Santos , Moura Rayhelle Cristiny Arantes de , Lima Marília Araújo Figueiredo de , Fonseca Maria Eduarda Souza da , Nogueira Lilia de Souza , Rocha Greiciane da Silva
Published: August 2024

Objetivo: identificar os diagnósticos de enfermagem relacionados às síndromes geriátricas em idosos internados por COVID-19 na unidade de terapia intensiva. Métodos: estudo observacional, baseado em prontuários de 132 pacientes idosos de 60 anos e mais, diagnosticados com COVID-19 internados na unidade de terapia intensiva. Realizou-se o agrupamento dos diagnósticos elencados pelo enfermeiro, a partir da nomenclatura NANDA-I, agrupados nas síndromes geriátricas com apresentação dos domínios, características definidoras e fatores de risco. Resultados: entre os idosos houve predominância do sexo masculino 76 (57,6%), média de idade 72,9 e desvio padrão 8,18. Entre as síndromes geriátricas, a de fragilidade teve 11 diagnósticos relacionados e a instabilidade postural e iatrogenia tiveram 7. Os diagnósticos de maior frequência foram o risco de infecção 131 (99,2%), risco de integridade da pele prejudicada 125 (94,7%), mobilidade física prejudicada 123 (93,2%) e déficit de autocuidado para banho e higiene 122 (92,4%) Conclusão: é imprescindível a avaliação clínica rigorosa à beira leito e o levantamento das necessidades básicas em consideração às fragilidades dos idosos para proposição do cuidado de enfermagem efetivo. Contribuições para a prática: a identificação dos diagnósticos agrupados na síndrome geriátrica possibilita aos profissionais prestar uma assistência de enfermagem direcionada à especificidade etária.
Gender Diversity in the Boardroom and Earnings Quality: The Monitoring Role of Institutional Ownership
Authors: Budastra Made Aditya , Isnalita Isnalita
Published: August 2024

Purpose : Earnings are a critical component of the income statement because most investors use them to make investment decisions in the company. Consequently, board of directors has a critical responsibility to present high-quality earnings reports and free from any elements of manipulation to ensure that investors are not misled when using them as a performance benchmark. The purpose of this study is to provide empirical evidence regarding the effect of board of directors’ gender diversity on earnings quality. Furthermore, this study also investigates the moderating role of institutional ownership on the effect of board of directors’ gender diversity on earnings quality.
Method : The study uses a sample of 682 firm-year observations of manufacturing companies on IDX from 2015 to 2019. The data analysis technique used is Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) with an Ordinary Least Square (OLS) approach.
Findings : The study finds that the improvement in the quality of reported earnings is not determined by the level of gender diversity among company directors. Furthermore, this study also proves that the effectiveness of institutional ownership roles can help strengthen the gender diversity mechanism to improve the quality of reported earnings. This finding suggests that in developing countries such as Indonesia, the role of institutional ownership is effective in providing external monitoring of the firm’s board and reducing the board’s incentives to manipulate the firm’s earnings. 
Novelty : The study is the first to examine the moderating role of institutional ownership in the board of directors’ gender diversity and earnings quality.
Measurements and calculations of the coefficients of N2O line broadening and shift by air pressure in the (0002) ← (0000) band
Authors: СИНИЦА Л.Н. , СЕРДЮКОВ В.И. , НЕВЗОРОВА Т.А. , ДУДАРЕНОК А.С. , ЛАВРЕНТЬЕВА Н.Н.
Published: August 2024

Точные измерения концентрации закиси азота, мощного парникового газа, в атмосфере Земли важны для моделирования радиационного баланса нашей планеты. Представлены измеренные коэффициенты уширения и сдвига линий N2O давлением воздуха при комнатной температуре для 82 колебательно-вращательных переходов в полосе (0002) ← (0000), вращательное квантовое число mменяется от 3 до 54. Измерения проведены на Фурье-спектрометре IFS-125M со спектральным разрешением 0,0056 см-1. Вычисленные коэффициенты уширения и сдвига линий получены полуклассическим методом, модифицированным включением в расчетную схему корректирующего фактора. Определенные нами параметры сравнивались с представленными в литературе и в современных базах спектроскопических данных. Выявлена колебательная зависимость полуширин линий для валентного колебания n3.

Accurate measurements of the concentration of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, in the Earth's atmosphere are important for modeling the radiation balance of our planet. The work presents the measured broadening and shift coefficients of N2O lines by air pressure at room temperature for 82 rovibrational transitions in the (0002) ← (0000) band; the rotational quantum number mvaries from 3 to 54. The measurements were carried out on an IFS-125M Fourier transform spectrometer with a spectral resolution of 0.0056 cm-1. The calculated line-broadening and shift coefficients were obtained using a semi-classical method modified by introducing a correction factor in the calculation scheme. Our parameters are compared with those presented in the literature and in modern spectroscopic databases. A vibrational dependence of the line half-widths for the n3stretching vibration was revealed.
Reducing the pointing error of a space surveillance system for monitoring man-made objects
Authors: ЗНАМЕНСКИЙ И.В. , ТИХОМИРОВ А.А. , ТУНГУШПАЕВ А.Т.
Published: August 2024

Для мониторинга объектов техногенного происхождения рассмотрены вопросы уменьшения погрешности наведения оптико-электронной системы (ОЭС) обзора космического пространства на объект. Эта погрешность возникает вследствие воздействия механических факторов на конструкцию опорно-поворотного устройства. Для уменьшения этих погрешностей применяются калибровка оптических датчиков ОЭС по звездам, математические методы обработки измерений, повышающие их точность, или интерполяционные методы для определения промежуточных значений между измеренными калибровочными точками. С помощью сплайн-аппроксимации найдены поправки к показаниям оптических датчиков азимутальной и угломестной оси. Полученные результаты могут использоваться в комплексах ОЭС, следящих за космическими объектами, и позволят повысить точность их наведения.

To monitor objects of man-made origin, the issues of reducing the errors of pointing an optoelectronic system (OES) of a space survey at an object, which are associated with the influence of mechanical factors on the design of a pivoting device, are considered. To reduce these errors, the calibration of the optical sensors of the OES by stars is used. Mathematical methods of processing measurements are used to increase their accuracy, or interpolation methods are used to determine intermediate values between measured calibration points. The work uses spline approximation to find corrections to the readings of optical sensors of the azimuthal and elevation axes.
Активность высоких циклонов над вулканом Эребус по данным реанализа ERA5
Authors: МАСЛЕННИКОВА Э.А. , ЗУЕВ В.В. , САВЕЛЬЕВА Е.С. , ПАВЛИНСКИЙ А.В.
Published: August 2024

Вулкан Эребус является самым южным действующим вулканом на Земле, в состав выбросов которого входят соединения, играющие существенную роль в каталитических циклах разрушения стратосферного озона. Высокие циклоны способствуют подъему газовых выбросов вулкана Эребус (включая HСl и SO2) из тропосферы в высотный диапазон формирования озоновой дыры от 14 до 22 км. Рассмотрено интегральное содержание HCl и ClONO2за 1992–2023 гг. над разными станциями, а также проведен анализ изменчивости частоты появления высоких циклонов над вулканом Эребус за 1980–2022 гг. по данным реанализа ERA5. Выявлено, что максимальная частота появления высоких циклонов над вулканом Эребус, как правило, наблюдается в июле. Анализ интегрального содержания HCl на разных станциях показал, что значения над Антарктикой значительно превышают таковые над Арктикой, а также почти в два раза выше, чем на станциях, расположенных в средних широтах. Показан предполагаемый эффект накопления HCl в стратосфере: коэффициент корреляции между пятилетними средними значениями частоты появления высоких циклонов и площади озоновой дыры с временным сдвигом ряда на четыре года вперед относительно ряда частоты появления высоких циклонов, рассчитанный с 1980 по 2022 г., составил 0,78. Полученные результаты могут быть использованы для более точного прогнозирования и моделирования изменений в атмосфере, связанных с деятельностью вулканов.

Erebus volcano is the southernmost active volcano on Earth, whose volcanogenic emissions include components that play a significant role in catalytic cycles of stratospheric ozone depletion. High cyclones contribute to the rise of gas emissions from Erebus volcano (including HCl and SO2) from the troposphere to the altitudinal range of ozone hole formation, from 14 to 22 km in the stratosphere. The paper considers the integral content of HCl and ClONO2for the period 1992–2023 and analyzes the variability of the frequency of high cyclone occurrence for the period 1980–2022 based on the ERA5 reanalysis data. It is revealed that the maximal frequency of occurrence of high cyclones over Erebus volcano is usually observed in July. The analysis of the integrated HCl content at different stations showed that the values over the Antarctic are much higher than over the Arctic and approximately twice as high as at midlatitude stations. The effect of HCl accumulation in the stratosphere is shown: the correlation coefficient between 5-year average frequencies of occurrence of high cyclones and 5-year average values of ozone hole area with a 4-year shift of the series of the ozone hole area ahead relative to the series of the frequency of occurrence of high cyclones, calculated for the period from 1980 to 2022, amounts 0.78.
The collection of calendars of the Kuršėnai Calendar Museum
Authors: Lukienė Sigita
Published: August 2024

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Vaclovas Biržiška - the originator of Lithuanian terminology in library science
Authors: Dubauskas Stanislovas
Published: August 2024

The article deals with the librarianship terms used in V. Biržiška's book "About Books and Bookstores," published in 1918, Voronezh. The terms are grouped into clusters related to book collection, cataloguing, library classification, and others. The novelty and originality of these terms are revealed. The main term, "bookstore," is analyzed in detail, with each aspect of it being disclosed.
Book from Antique to Enlightenment borrowed by Vilnius professors from the University Library between 1805-1816
Authors: Bednarska - Ruszajowa Krystyna
Published: August 2024

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Communication Practices for Families With Languages Other Than English in US Neonatal Care Units
Authors: Cordova-Ramos Erika G. , Kerr Stephen , Kalluri Nikita S. , Ho Timmy , Austad Kirsten , Drainoni Mari-Lynn , Parker Margaret G.
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

The lack of provision of culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) to families with languages other than English (LOE) is a highly modifiable driver of health care inequities. In a nationally representative sample of level 2 to 4 US NICUs, we examined patterns and predictors of communication practices for families with LOE and ascertained clinical leaders’ beliefs about barriers to CLAS provision.

METHODS

We surveyed clinical leaders from 500 randomly selected US NICUs. Responses were weighted by the number of eligible NICUs per region and nonresponse rates. Outcomes included: consistent parental language documentation (≥75% of the time versus <75%) and consistent professional interpreter use (in-person or remote interpretation ≥75% of the time versus <75%). We used logistic regression to examine the associations of predictors (region, hospital characteristics, and the proportion of racial and ethnic minority and families with LOE served) with outcomes.

RESULTS

The overall response rate was 34%. A total of 63% of NICUs collected parental language data consistently, and 41% used interpreters consistently. Patterns of interpreter use varied by service hours and type of communication event. Teaching status, highest level of neonatal care, and larger NICU size were associated with consistent language documentation. Only a larger NICU size was associated with consistent interpreter use. Barriers to CLAS provision included untimely access to interpreter services and suboptimal quality of certain interpretation modalities.

CONCLUSIONS

Implementation guidance, accountability for compliance with existing mandates, and interventions tailored to the NICU context are needed to reduce linguistic disparities.
First record of the pistachio psyllid Agonoscena cisti (Puton, 1882) (Hemiptera, Psylloidea) in the Maltese Islands (Central Mediterranean)
Authors: Pramatarova Monika , Mifsud David , Gjonov Ilia
Published: August 2024

Agonoscena cisti (Puton, 1882) (Psylloidea, Aphalaridae) is reported for the ﬁrst time from the Maltese Islands. The species is oligophagous on pistachio plants (Pistacia L.) and is restricted to the Mediterranean area. Until now, only Agonoscena targionii (Lichtenstein, 1874) had been known from the Maltese archipelago, although the presence of A. cisti was predicted.
Acute necrotizing encephalitis caused by a viral duet
Authors:   I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ukraine, Volianska L.A. , Burbela E.I. ,   I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ukraine, Bugel L.V. ,   Ternopil Regional Children's Hospital, Ukraine, Kizan S.V. ,   Ternopil Regional Children's Hospital, Ukraine, Boyarchuk O.R. ,   I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ukraine
Published: August 2024

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has challenged humanity and set before it a number of tasks, the solution of which will depend on its future existence. The combination of SARS-CoV-2 and other common respiratory viruses, especially influenza A virus, which presents with similar symptoms and causes a resonance of shared clinical effects, is of concern. The aim of the study is to increase the awareness of doctors about the peculiarities of the co-infection of the influenza A virus and SARS-CoV-2 based on the analysis of a clinical case in a young child. A clinical case of the implementation of flucovid with severe neurological disorders is described, which coincided in time with the post-vaccination period after vaccination with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) in a 1-year-old boy. 4 months Coinfection (influenza A + SARS-CoV-2), which occurred on the 8th day after vaccination with the PDA vaccine in a young child, had a severe course with dominant extrapulmonary manifestations in the form of necrotizing encephalitis. Timely antiviral therapy in combination with human immunoglobulin and adequate symptomatic therapy (anticonvulsants, antibiotics, parenteral detoxification) minimized the consequences of brain tissue damage The research was carried out in compliance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Written consent of the patient's mother was obtained for the study and publication of its results. The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Eosinophilic leukemoid reaction in a child with mixed helminthiasis
Authors:   Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University, Ukraine, Mateiko H.B. , Маtvisiv М.V. ,   Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University, Ukraine, Аntonuk L.V. ,   Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University, Ukraine, Horbal N.B. ,   Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University, Ukraine, Pyluk І.І. ,   Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University, Ukraine
Published: August 2024

Leukemoid reactions (LR) are changes in the blood and hematopoietic organs that resemble leukemias and other tumors of the hematopoietic system, but are always reactive in nature and do not transform into cancer. Viruses, toxins of tissue helminths, biologically active substances that are released during erythrocytes hemolysis, immune, allergic processes, and sepsis play an etiological role in the LR development. In such cases hematopoietic cell hyperplasia is possible with a normal ratio of elements in the bone marrow. The aim is to familiarize doctors using a clinical case as the example with the diagnosis and treatment of mixed helminthiasis complicated by eosinophilic LR in a child. A clinical case of the eosinophilic leukemoid reaction in a child with mixed helminthiasis: toxocarosis, trichinellosis, ascariasis is described. 8 years old boy was admitted to the infectious diseases hospital on the 13th day of illness with complaints of increased body temperature up to 39.0-39.5°C, body ache. Before admission the child was examined by a pediatrician and diagnosed with acute respiratory disease: tonsillopharyngitis. The precriptions included antibiotic therapy and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, positive dynamics was absent. Toxocarosis, trichinellosis and ascariasis were diagnosed in the infectious diseases hospital, antihelmintic and symptomatic therapy was prescribed. However, the child's condition did not improve, leukocytosis and eosinophilia increased in the blood. In order to rule out a neoplastic process, the child underwent a bone marrow puncture, and no signs characteristic of leukemia were detected. Glucocorticoids and antihistamines were prescribed, against the background of which positive clinical and laboratory dynamics were observed. Conclusions. The presented clinical case demonstrates the need for careful analysis of clinical, anamnestic, epidemiological and objective examination data for the diagnosis of helminthiasis. In the presence of hypereosinophilia, it is important to do differential diagnose of its causes namely tumors, infectious and rheumatological diseases, allergic and atopic conditions, parasitosis. Such patients always require a multidisciplinary approach during diagnosis and treatment. The research was carried out in accordance with the principles of the Helsinki Declaration. Informed consent of the child's parents was obtained for the research. The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Acute respiratory viral infections and influenza in children: before, during, after the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors:   I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ukraine, Banadyha N.V. , Rogalskyy I.O. ,   Main Administration of State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumers Protection in Ternopil Region, Ukraine
Published: August 2024

The group of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) is one of the numerous and leading infectious viral diseases that can occur at any time of the year, recur, have a severe course and even be fatal. The aim is to analyze the SARS/influenza problem in children in the period before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic based on official statistics. Materials and methods. The incidence rate of illness for the period 2010-2023 was analyzed using the database of official reports of: the Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine; WHO and USA Centers for Disease Prevention and Control. Results. In the period before the COVID-19 pandemic, high seasonal intensity of influenza was noted in the periods of 2014-2015, 2017-2018, 2019-2020, caused by viruses A/H3N3, A/H3N2, A/H1N1 pdm09 and B, respectively . In terms of age, the main group consisted of children under 5 years of age. In all periods of 2010-2020, children made up the vast majority of flu patients. It is important that the 2019-2020 season, which coincided with an increase in the level of SARS-CoV-2 diseases, was also marked by a moderately high intensity of influenza and a predominance of children among the sick. In subsequent seasons, the incidence of influenza was lower. After overcoming the pandemic, the incidence rate of influenza exceeded the baseline in 23 of the 30 countries of the European region. Conclusions. In the period before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, influenza remains the leading SARS in the world. The decrease in the number of influenza cases during the pandemic is due to a group of factors: the conditions of quarantine restrictions due to the appearance of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, active vaccination, increased public attention to this problem. In all periods (2010-2023), a regularity was noted regarding the age structure of patients with influenza - children prevailed; among the latter, the greatest threat is a severe or unfavorable course. The overcoming of the COVID-19 pandemic in the world determined the further increase in the incidence of influenza in the structure of SARS, which requires improving the awareness of parents about this pathology and the possible serious consequences due to increase adherence to the introduction of an appropriate level of specific and non-specific prevention. The authors declare no conflict of interest.
International practices in diagnosing the level of functioning of children with cerebral palsy (literature review)
Authors:   Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Kyiv, Kyryk O.V. , Nazar O.V. ,   Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, Kyiv
Published: August 2024

Rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy (CP) requires a complex and individual approach, which includes: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychological and social support. An important component of rehabilitation is the determination of the level of functioning for the appropriate formation and subsequent implementation of an individual rehabilitation program in accordance with the principles of the International Classification of Functioning and Limitations of Vital Activities and Health (ICF), which will contribute to the development of functional activity, inclusion in society and improvement of the quality of life of children with CP and their relatives/guardians Aim - to investigate which clinical tools are used in global practice to diagnose the level of functioning of children with CP and to expand the understanding of CP rehabilitation processes as strategies for managing the quality of life of children with CP and their relatives/caregivers. To search were used PubMed, MEDLINE, and Embase databases. Key terms such as "Clinical Scales", "Rehabilitation Programs" and others were used, and the selected articles were then analyzed to select the most relevant studies. An analysis of modern diagnostic methods of functional activity diagnosis, quality of life assessment and important aspects of the ICF application in the rehabilitation of children with CP was carried out. The results of the study can serve as a basis for developing an optimal strategy for managing the quality of life of children with CP and their relatives/guardians at the national level. Conclusions. The obtained results emphasize the importance of understanding modern diagnostic methods of functional activity and quality of life of children with CP and their relatives/caregivers. Assessment of quality of life is a key aspect of the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs. Social factors and the environment significantly affect the activity and inclusion in society of children with CP and their relatives/guardians, so the results of the study are important to consider for the development of optimal strategies for managing their health and improving the quality of life. The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning Plus Lembar Mudzakarah Dalam Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa di MAN Kota Cimahi
Authors: Iman Zaelani
Published: August 2024

The learning conditions in the mawaris material, especially in the internal heirs and their sections, previously used a one-way learning style with a very high percentage of the lecture method, this made the learning situation not show high enthusiasm in class XI MIPA 3 MAN Cimahi City, resulting in children's learning outcomes are unsatisfactory. Based on this, the author will apply the Problem Based Learning Model by strengthening mudzakarah sheets on heirs and their parts in class XI MIPA 3 MAN Cimahi City. The aim is to improve the condition of students' low learning outcomes with 39% completeness with a target of 80% completeness. This activity applies classroom action research on fiqh subjects regarding internal heirs and their parts using the Problem Based Learning model plus Mudzakarah Sheet (LM) with three cycles. Each cycle uses four stages, namely planning, action, observing and reflecting. This activity produces an overview of student learning outcomes in the 1st cycle with a completeness level of 39%, the 2nd cycle with 61% completeness and the 3rd cycle 81%. With this increased learning outcome, it can be concluded that the application of the Problem Based Learning Model by strengthening the mudzakarah sheet on heir material and its parts in class XI MIPA 3 MAN Cimahi City can be concluded to improve student learning outcomes.
Partisipasi Karang Taruna Dalam Kegiatan Pemerintahan di Desa Jatimukti
Authors: Fillan Nuni Andriani Zahra Sean , Raden Zahira Nisrina Naziha  , Rifqi Jauhari
Published: August 2024

Karang Taruna is an organization that focuses on youth, the participation of Karang Taruna is very much needed in activities related to youth and village government activities. The purpose of this research is to find out how youth organizations participate in village government activities. The research method used is a qualitative method of data collection techniques carried out by means of interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis technique is descriptive qualitative with the following stages: data collection, data reduction, presentation and conclusion. The results obtained in this study (1) Youth Organization participation in village government activities are seen as aspects of program management using three dimensions 1) Contribution; 2) Organizing; 3) Community empowerment. (2) The participation of the Jatimukti Village Youth Organization in village government activities has been running as in annual activities, or activities held considering conditions. However, the participation of the Jatimukti Village Youth Organization has not run optimally because there are still barriers to Youth Youth Organizations who are less aware of their responsibilities. Thus there must be efforts to increase awareness of responsibility such as holding socialization of the importance of the role of youth organizations for village areas