bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SCREENING ANALYSIS OF PSYCHOSOCIAL FUNCTIONING OF PRIMARY PUPILS AT SCHOOL
Authors: Mikhanovska N.H. , Sotnikova-Meleshkina Zh.V. , Ostrovska H.Ye. , Shtryhol D.V.
Published: February 2021

Currently, research on possible psychological and socio-psychological problems of children and adolescents during the period of their education is becoming increasingly important. Extensive use of short screening tests-questionnaires allows to identify possible deviations in the psychosocial functioning of ordinary children and adolescents, children with somatic diseases, victims of violence.
The aim of the study was to increase the effectiveness of determining psychosocial dysfunction in children of primary school age by analyzing the results of a screening study. Using «Pediatric Symptom Checklist» methodology, including child (Y-PSC) and parent (PSC) versions in Ukrainian adaptation, 263 primary schoolchildren and 228 parents were examined by filling out a paper version or an online version. Statistical processing of the data was performed using t-test and one-way analysis of variance in a licensed SPSS Statistic v.20 software suite.
With the help of adapted version of the methodology, it was determined that general average level of psychosocial functioning of primary pupils, according to Y-PSC, was exceeding the established norm, particularly during 2nd and 3rd study years; this fact can be the evidence of some stress in mechanisms of psychosocial adaptation during that period. According to the child version, critically high indicators were observed in 12.9% of cases – by attention subscale, in 33.1% – by internalization subscale, in 21.7% – by externalization subscale. According to parent version (PSC), critically high indicators were observed in 18.9% of cases – by attention subscale, in 7.9% – by internalization subscale, and in 32.9% – by externalization subscale.
By one-way analysis of variance, it has been established that psychosocial state is affected by sex, grade and method of survey. For example, attention and externalization subscale indicators were higher in online data. In girls, there was a higher level of internalization, while in boys, veraciously – of externalization, according to both parent and child versions. Indicators by attention and externalization subscale have been significantly higher in first-graders, while the level of internalization – in students of 2nd and 3rd grade.
Therefore, obtained results can be utilized as groundwork for further study of various age groups of schoolchildren and adolescents. Additionally, dynamic observation of risk group children while employing psychologists, primarily school psychologists, for support, psychological interventions, and psychoeducational programs, can produce certain reasonable activities for overcoming and deactualization of present deviations at a prenosological level.
STRUCTURE OF NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDERS IN PATIENTS WITH AGE-DEPENDENT DEMENTIA
Authors: Chyniak O.S.
Published: February 2021

Clinical neurocognitive methods are central to the identification of cognitive disorders. The article discusses the neurocognitive convergence and differences between Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Aim of the study was to research differences of cognitive profiles in patients with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.
Structural-semantic Features and Translation Specifics of German Phraseological Units with a Colorative Component
Authors: Shchyhlo Larysa , Antipova Alina
Published: February 2021

The proposed study deals with structural and semantic features, as well as translation specifics of German phraseological units with a colorative component. The relevance of the topic is determined by the fact that the presence of color notation in the composition of phraseological units with a colorative component make such units difficult to translate. At the same time, in Ukrainian translation studies there is a lack of systematic knowledge and comprehensive research on the peculiarities of the translation of German phraseological units with a colorative component. Phraseological units that use the names of colors are accompanied by evaluative connotations and correlated with a holistic picture of the world of a particular national culture. Therefore, it is not surprising that in recent years, phraseological units with a colorative component have often attracted the attention of researchers.
Phraseological units accompany a person throughout his life. They give a description of the world, human activities, and the person himself. At the same time, each object of our reality is characterized by a certain color, even if it is barely noticeable and indistinct. A person perceives color not only as an objective characteristic, but also as a moral and aesthetic category. This category expresses attitude, assessment, norm. Having obtained deep symbolic semantics in the process of the development of the German language, the colors reflect the linguistic view of the world through the prism of which native speakers perceive reality.
The structural and semantic difficulties of translating German phraseological units with a colorative component are due to the fact that in addition to the complex structure of such phraseological units and their figurative meaning, the difficulties of translating German phraseological units with a colorative component also include culturally specific information. Correct interpretation and translation of such phraseological units requires from the translator background knowledge, skill in mastering the techniques and means of translation.
The Author’s Proper Speech Sphere in the Novel of V. Domontovych «Doctor Seraphicus»
Authors: Zubets Natalia
Published: February 2021

The scientific research was realised on the basis of the existential and psychological novel of V. Domontovych «Doctor Seraphicus». The compositional structure of the literary text was examined by marking the distinction of main types of a speech – the one of the author and the one of the character. It is emphasized that the author’s point of view is most complete and explicitly manifested in the author’s proper speech, which plays a leading role in the formation of the concept of a work, characterized by evaluativity and modality. The principal approaches to the definition of the notion «author’s speech» from the perspective of psychology and linguistics were named.
Since the complex functional textual speech unities – descriptions, narrations, reflections structure the author’s opinion, regulate its development and ensure its integrity and completeness, then, the role of each compositional speech form in interpreting the novel’s idea was established and revealed (presentation of the macrocosm and the microcosm of a man, transfer of the temporal sequence and conditionality, reflection of the author’s world perception). The special attention was paid to the form of reflection as a generalized representation of the author’s point of view which is universal and autonomous.
The lexical-semantic, structural-syntactic and functional-stylistic features of compositional speech forms are analyzed in this work.
Branes, quivers and wave-functions
Authors: Kimura Taro , Panfil Milosz , Sugimoto Yuji , Sułkowski Piotr
Published: February 2021

We consider a large class of branes in toric strip geometries, both
non-periodic and periodic ones. For a fixed background geometry we show
that partition functions for such branes can be reinterpreted, on one
hand, as quiver generating series, and on the other hand as
wave-functions in various polarizations. We determine operations on
quivers, as well as SL(2,\mathbb{Z})SL(2,ℤ)
transformations, which correspond to changing positions of these branes.
Our results prove integrality of BPS multiplicities associated to this
class of branes, reveal how they transform under changes of
polarization, and imply all other properties of brane amplitudes that
follow from the relation to quivers.
A ABORDAGEM TELESCÓPICA COMO FERRAMENTA DA QUÍMICA VERDE
Authors: Andrade Vitor , Mattos Marcio
Published: February 2021

THE TELESCOPIC APPROACH AS A TOOL FOR GREEN CHEMISTRY. One-pot reactions have become a powerful tool for the development of sustainable protocols in organic synthesis. In particular, the telescoping of multi-step reactions, i.e., the execution of sequential reactions without isolating and purifying intermediates, reduces the number of steps while preventing waste generation. Additionally, the processes become more sustainable through time, reagents/solvents, energy and cost savings. Therefore, the aim of this work is to summarize and discuss representative one-pot telescoped strategies involving heterocyclic construction, cross-coupling and continuous-flow reactions.
Philosophy of history as a philosophy
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Sokolov Alexey M. , Kuznetsov Nikita V. ,   St. Petersburg State University
Published: February 2021

The article presents the authors’ vision of the formation of the “philosophy of history” as a form of philosophical knowledge. Analyzing the retrospective of its formation in the first part of the article, the interpretation of the “philosophy of history” is given not as one of the sections of philosophy in general, but as one of its modes in the semantic horizon of which a specific answer to the main question of philosophy is achieved: what is the source of all that exists? In the context of this consideration of the problem, philosophy is viewed as the highest form of human activity, integrating all types of human activity as expressions of its spiritual and, in this sense, supernatural content. In fact, this concerns the formation of historical self-consciousness as one of the modes of the manifestation of modern civilization. The authors trace how “historicity” has asserted itself in the structure of human thinking from the time of antiquity to the present. Through the views of Herodotus, Polybius and Titus Livy, Blessed Augustine, Machiavelli, Vico, Hegel, and Marx, the step-by-step logic of this process is revealed. In the second part of the article, the authors consider the content of the actual “historical” form of being that is characteristic of modern, bourgeois civilization. Independent human activity appears here for the first time as an unconditional principle of the world order (or reality as such), and interest in the past as a source is replaced by interest in the future as a target setting. Thus, the classical philosophy of history is transformed into historiosophy. In conclusion, the authors touch upon the specifics of historical self-consciousness in the Russian intellectual and spiritual tradition. They assume that the experience of recent Russian history cannot be adequately understood in terms of bourgeois thinking since its content does not correspond to the value orientations of the latter.
Digital governmentality: Participatory governance vs. biopolitics
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Ignatjeva Olga
Published: February 2021

The notion of governmentality was first used by the French postmodern philosopher Michel Foucault during his lectures at the College de France in 1978-1979. The term is one of the characteristics of political power, along with sovereignty and discipline, but it characterizes its later stages of evolution. Foucault and his commentators give multiple meanings to this term, but perhaps the most accurate ones are the definition of governmentality as a way of rational thinking about the realization of political power and governmentality as the art of government. The emergence of governmentality is associated with the emergence of political economy and implies the use of biopolitical techniques, a concept that Foucault introduces to emphasize the need for socio-hu- manitarian knowledge in disciplining the “political body”. Evolution and peculiarities of biopolitics are discussed in detail in this article in relation to each type of governmentality. This article examines three types of governmentality (liberalism, authoritarianism, neoliberalism) introduced by the French thinker and proposes considering a new type of governmentality that characterizes the modern stage of society’s development. Here we use a governmentality concept as a methodological instrument for analysis of a new type of governance. The author notes that digital governmentality is characterized by governance using digital platforms. The article provides a detailed description of the architecture of one such platforms, as well as a set of algorithms that will mediate the interaction between the population and government representatives. The purpose of this article is to identify the essence of digital governmentality and its nature. Is the emerging form of public governance through digital platforms, as a consequence of its digitalization, demo- cratic and participatory, or is it still a more sophisticated way of governing the population using manipulative, biopolitical strategies? An attempt to answer this question is made in the article by considering both the evolution of the term governmentality itself and the technological features of digital platforms with their interpretation based on Michel Foucault’s concept.
Regional identity politics: The image of St. Petersburg in the discourse of regional leaders
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Kalashnikova Sofia
Published: February 2021

The article is devoted to the issues of studying the processes of constructing regional identity. The existence of a consistent, logical and conceptual uniform regional identity policy is the basis for the implementation of a number of key tasks required for the stable development of a region. Definitions of such categories as “identity”, “identity policy” and “regional identity” are provided. The author adheres to the position of social constructivism, detailing the main points of this methodology. The article also provides a brief overview of empirical research on the relevant topic. One popular trend among Russian scientists is the analysis of discursive practices in the context of studying the features of symbolic politics at both the national and regional levels. In the empirical part of the work, the author attempted to identify symbolic grounds for the reconstruction of the image of St. Petersburg and the image of the community by using discourse analysis of public speeches by the regional governors. The author identified typical fragments of discourse that form the continuity of the declared image of St. Petersburg and its inhabitants. Regional identity politics in St. Petersburg has the same problems as at the national level. On the one hand, it offers an innovative image of the city’s future that is oriented towards European values (“comfort”, “high quality of life”), and on the other hand, the authorities actively promote symbols of the Soviet past.
Exploring the Effectiveness of Acupuncture as an Adjunct to Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review
Authors: Anjos Ana , Mart Soraya , Goncalves Nuno , Borrego Pedro , Corten Lieselotte
Published: February 2021

Background:

Acupuncture is one of the most popular forms of complementary and alternative medicine, and its
usage is linked to an improvement of physical and psychological symptoms. Main Objectives: Determine whether the use
of acupuncture as an adjunct to physiotherapy treatment is more effective than physiotherapy alone or acupuncture alone in
MSK conditions.

Methodology:

A systematic review of the literature was conducted using three major databases, from March 2019 to May
2019, i.e., Cochrane Library, PubMed, and PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database). The inclusion criteria were limited to
randomized controlled trials (RCT) published in English, only studies published within the past decade, and investigating
adult populations with MSK conditions.

Results:

From the 227 titles and abstracts that were identified, 75 were duplicates, leaving us with 152 studies for the initial
screening. Eight studies [13-20] were included in this review for a qualitative analysis. The studies that assessed pain did not
found statistically significant results that support the combination of physiotherapy and acupuncture, the same results were
also obtained for Range of motion in knee osteoarthritis. Muscular tension was found statistically significant within-group
improvements for all parameters in comparison with the baseline. For Isometric Neck Muscle Strength (INMS), the studies
reported significant improvements within the groups, with Physiotherapy combined with Acupuncture being more effective
than Acupuncture or Physiotherapy alone. The Constant Shoulder Assessment (CSA), for shoulder function was
significantly higher in the exercise plus acupuncture group compared with the exercise group.

Conclusion:

As an integrative or complementary therapy for pain, acupuncture has been increasingly used. However, this
review did not find significant evidence to support that the addition of acupuncture to physiotherapy treatment has an added
benefit to pain relief. This review did, however, find benefits of adding acupuncture to treatment to reducing neck disability
and improving muscular strength and shoulder function.
1,3,4-Oxadiazole Containing Compounds As Therapeutic Targets For Cancer Therapy
Authors: Ahsan Mohamed Jawed
Published: February 2021

Background:

Cancer is the first or second leading cause of premature death in 134 of 183 countries in the world. 1,3,4-Oxadiazoles are five membered heterocyclic rings containing nitrogen (two atoms) and oxygen (one atom). They show better thermal stability, metabolic stability, aqueous solubility, and lower lipophilicity than the other isomeric oxadiazoles. They are important class of heterocycles present in many drug structures like Raltegravir, Furamizole Tidazosin, Nesapidil, Setileuton (MK-0633) and Zibotentan. The presence of this nucleus in therapeutics has made them an indispensable anchor for drug design and development. Several 1,3,4-oxadiazoles are prepared and reported as anticancer agents by numerous scientists worldwide.

Objectives:

The present review discusses the anticancer potentials together with the molecular targets of 1,3,4-oxadiazoles reported since 2010. The structure-activity relationship (SAR) and molecular docking simulation on different targets have also been discussed herein. Some of the important cancer targets have also been explored.

Methods:

The most potent 1,3,4-oxadiazoles reported in the literature were highlighted in the manuscript. The anticancer activity was reported in terms of growth percent (GP), percent growth inhibition (%GI), GI50, IC50, and LC50 and TGI.

Results:

1,3,4-Oxadiazoles are important heterocyclic scaffolds with broad spectrum biological activities. They may be either mono substituted or disubstituted, and they may act as an indispensable anchor for drug design and discovery due to their thermal stability together with low lipophilicity. They exhibited anticancer potentials and showed the inhibitions of various cancer targets.

Conclusion:

The discussion outlined herein will prove to be a helpful and vital tool for medicinal chemists investigating and working with 1,3,4-oxadiazoles and anticancer research programs.
PROTACs in Treatment of Cancer: A Review
Authors: Arora Poonam , Singh Manjinder , Singh Varinder , Bhatia Shiveena , Arora Sandeep
Published: February 2021

Cancer treatment has become a major challenge amidst the resistance and relapse caused by
the various treatments available. The PROteolysis TAargeting Chimera (PROTAC) technology involves
the degradation of target protein against the inhibition by small drug molecules. The
PROTACs with high potency and activity have been frequently reported; however, no PROTAC acting
against cancer has reached the clinical trials. The concept of PROTACs involves the reduction in
the disease-causing protein by its degradation through the ubiquitin-proteasomal enzyme system. This
concept has attracted a lot of attention from both industry and academia due to its potential in drug
discovery (in the form of PROTACs), which can conquer the resistance associated with current treatments
of cancer. Thus, it is the need of the hour to identify and synthesize more PROTACs for a viable
treatment of cancer. This article reviews the design, activity and effects produced in cancer by
some recently developed PROTACs.
Effect on Successful Recanalization of Thrombus Length in Susceptibility- weighted Imaging in Mechanical Thrombectomy with Stentretrieval
Authors: Lee Dong Hoon , Sung Jae Hoon , Yi Ho Jun , Lee Min Hyung , Song Seung Yoon
Published: February 2021

Introduction:

Susceptibility-Eeighted Imaging (SWI) enables visualization of thrombotic
material in acute ischemic stroke. We analyzed the association between thrombus length on SWI
and the success rate of recanalization in stent-retriever mechanical thrombectomy.

Methods:

A retrospective study was performed on 128 patients with Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA)
thrombus on pretreatment SWI. The patients were divided into 2 groups, the successful recanalization
and the failed recanalization group. Thrombus visibility and location on SWI were compared
to those on Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP) in Computed Tomography (CT) angiography.
A comparative analysis was performed in terms of clinical and radiologic outcomes as well as
complications with respect to multiple categories.

Results:

No significant differences were noted in terms of baseline characteristics and clinical outcomes
between the 2 groups. However, compared with the successful recanalization group, the
failed recanalization group had a larger number of stent-retriever passages and a longer thrombus
length (p = 0.027 and 0.014, respectively). Multivariate analyses revealed that a larger mean number
of stent-retriever passages was a predictive factor for failure of recanalization (odds ratio [OR]
1.60; 95% confidence Interval [CI] 1.12-2.08; p = 0.04). Thrombus length (OR 9.91; 95% CI
3.89-13.87; p < 0.001) and atrial fibrillation (OR 5.38; 95% CI 1.51-9.58; p = 0.008) were separately
associated with more than 3 stent-retriever passages.

Conclusions:

Thrombus length has been identified as a predictor of recanalization failure in mechanical
thrombectomy. A significant decline in the success rate of recanalization was associated with
longer thrombus length.
An Efficient Synthesis of 3,4-dihydro-2(1H)-pyrimidinones from Aldehyde
Bisulfite Adducts using Recyclable Wang Resin Supported Sulfonic Acid
Catalyst
Authors: Kumar K. Pavithran Vinay , Rao Vinti S.P. , Jaganmohan Chikkanti , Mohanty Sandeep , Kumar Jaydeep , Rao Battula Venkateswara , Kalyani Kommineni , Kallam Srinivasa Reddy
Published: February 2021

An efficient one-pot multicomponent synthesis of 3,4- dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones has
been developed from aldehyde bisulfite adducts, ethyl acetoacetate and urea using recyclable polymer-
supported sulfonic acid catalyst. This new method provides several advantages over the previous
synthesis, including high product yields, commercially viable, minimal workup operations and
sustainable chemical practices.
Vascular Dysfunction in the Brain; Implications for Heavy Metal Exposures
Authors: Olung Nzube F. , Aluko Oritoke M. , Jeje Sikirullai O. , Adeagbo Ayotunde S. , Ijomone Omamuyovwi M.
Published: February 2021

:

Normal or diseased conditions that alter the brain’s requirement for oxygen and nutrients via alterations to neurovascular coupling have an impact on the level of the neurovascular unit; comprising neuronal, glial and vascular components. The communications between the components of the neurovascular unit are precise and accurate for its functions; hence a minute disturbance can result in neurovascular dysfunction. Heavy metals such as cadmium, mercury, and lead have been identified to increase the vulnerability of the neurovascular unit to damage. This review examines the role of heavy metals in neurovascular dysfunctions and the possible mechanisms by which these metals act. Risk factors ranging from lifestyle, environment, genetics, infections, and physiologic ageing involved in neurological dysfunctions were highlighted, while stroke was discussed as the prevalent consequence of neurovascular dysfunctions. Furthermore, the role of these heavy metals in the pathogenesis of stroke consequently pinpoints the importance of understanding the mechanisms of neurovascular damage in a bid to curb the occurrence of neurovascular dysfunctions.
Diagnostic Value of Portal Vein Velocity for Portal Hypertension in Patients with Hepatitis B Virus-related Cirrhosis
Authors: Liu Changchun , Chen Sizhe , Yan Xinwen , Xiang Yi , Hui Jialiang , Liu Zhao , Yu Qiang , Li Yongwu , Qi Ruping , Liu Yuan , Bai Xu , Gao Yuanzhi , An Weimin , Dong Jinghui , Shen Wen
Published: February 2021

Background:

Portal vein velocity (PVV) has shown a reasonable correlation with the
presence of portal hypertension in patients with cirrhosis. This study aims to evaluate the value of
PVV for diagnosing clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH) and predicting the risk of
variceal hemorrhage (VH) in patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related cirrhosis.

Material and Methods:

A cohort of 166 consecutive adult patients with HBV-related cirrhosis was
recruited in this retrospective study from two high-volume liver centers in China between April
2015 and April 2017. The performance of PVV and other non-invasive parameters for diagnosing
CSPH and predicting the risk of VH was studied.

Results:

PVV demonstrated the best performance for diagnosing CSPH (defined as an HVPG ≥10
mmHg) in patients with HBV-related cirrhosis among the included non-invasive predictors with
the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), specificity, and sensitivity of
0.745, 50%, and 93.5%, respectively. Other non-invasive markers, including APRI, AAR, LS,
FIB-4, and diameter of the portal vein, did not show sufficient performance with the AUCs of
0.565, 0.560, 0.544, 0.529, and 0.474, respectively. With regard to predicting the risk of VH
(defined as an HVPG ≥12 mmHg), PPV also exhibited a moderate performance with an AUC of
0.762, which was superior to that of the aforementioned markers. By using two cutoff values of
PVV to rule-out (11.65 cm/s) and rule-in (20.20 cm/s) CSPH, 30 (33.7%) patients showed definite
results categories, with 23 (76.7%) patients were well classified and 7 (23.3%) were misclassified.
Fifty-nine (66.3%) patients were with indeterminate results. By using PVV values of 13.10 cm/s
and 21.40 cm/s to rule-out and rule-in HVPG ≥ 12mmHg, 34 (38.2%) patients has definite results,
among whom 26 (76.5%) were well classified and 8 (23.5%) were misclassified. And 55 (61.8%)
patients required further evaluation.

Conclusion:

PPV is insufficient to serve as a non-invasive parameter for identifying CSPH and predicting
the risk of VH in patients with HBV-related cirrhosis.
From Pituitary Adenoma to Pituitary Neuroendocrine Tumors: How Molecular Pathways may Impact the Therapeutic Management?
Authors: Chiloiro Sabrina , De Marinis Laura
Published: February 2021

The classification of adeno-pituitary tumor was deeply revised over the last 20 years, in
order to better describe the variable and complex biological and clinical behavior of these neoplasia
and to identify prognostic markers of aggressiveness and poor prognosis. Recently, the International
Pituitary Pathology Club proposed to replace the term “pituitary adenoma” with “pituitary
neuroendocrine tumour” (PitNET), to reflect similarities of adeno-pituitary tumours with neuroendocrine
neoplasia of other organs, underling better the variable behaviour of adeno-pituitary neoplasia.
A definitive consensus was not reached on this issue. In this review, we will describe how
molecular and biological marker can predict aggressiveness of PitNETs and impact on therapeutic
management of PitNETs.
Therapeutic Potential of Green Synthesized Metallic Nanoparticles Against Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Tsegaye Meron Moges , Chouhan Garima , Fentie Molla , Tyagi Priya , Nand Parma
Published: February 2021

Background:

The recent treatment challenges posed by the widespread emergence of
pathogenic multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial strains cause huge health problems worldwide. Infections
caused by MDR organisms are associated with longer periods of hospitalization, increased
mortality, and inflated healthcare costs. Staphylococcus aureus is one of these MDR organisms
identified as an urgent threat to human health by the World Health Organization. Infections caused
by S. aureus may range from simple cutaneous infestations to life-threatening bacteremia. S. aureus
infections easily escalate in severely ill, hospitalized, and or immunocompromised patients
with an incapacitated immune system. Also, in HIV-positive patients, S. aureus ranks amongst one
of the most common comorbidities where it can further worsen a patient’s health condition. At present,
anti-staphylococcal therapy is typically reliant on chemotherapeutics that are gaining resistance
and pose unfavorable side-effects. Thus, newer drugs are required that can bridge these shortcomings
and aid effective control against S. aureus.

Objective:

In this review, we summarize drug resistance exhibited by S. aureus, lacunae in current
anti-staphylococcal therapy and nanoparticles as an alternative therapeutic modality. The focus lies
on various green synthesized nanoparticles, their mode of action, and their application as potent
antibacterial compounds against S. aureus.

Conclusion:

The use of nanoparticles as anti-bacterial drugs has gained momentum in the recent
past, and green synthesized nanoparticles, which involve microorganisms and plants or their
byproducts for the synthesis of nanoparticles, offer a potent, as well as environment friendly solution
in warfare against MDR bacteria.
Gymnastics reduces the risk of falling in the elderly at social centers elderly meci angi bima
Authors: Ahmad Dahlan D. , Rostinah Rostinah , Hendari Rini , Nurbaety Nurbaety
Published: February 2021

The Elderly has the risk of falling due to physical weakness resulting in disruption of body balance which can be improved through regular balance exercises to increase the strength of the lower limb muscles. This research aimed at analyzing the effect of before and after gymnastic balance against the risk of falling the elderly at Social Center Meci Angi Bima. The research design that was utilized was a quasi-experimental research design by one group pretest-posttest design. Based on the Paired t-test with a probability value of 95%, ? = 0.05 showed that p = 0.000 (p ?0.05). The result showed that in this study there is a significant effect between balance gymnastics and the risk of falling in the elderly.
Communication strategies used by specialised preschool teachers for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in South Africa.
Authors: Heslop Jenna , Mophosho Munyane
Published: February 2021

Aim and Background: The study aimed at expanding our understanding of the communication strategies used by teachers of pre-schoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Johannesburg, South Africa. By describing the use of current practices, our study aimed to provide recommendations for the development of support in the classroom, including Allied Health services. Methods: Through homogeneous purpose sampling, five qualified teachers were recruited from public and private pre-schools in Johannesburg. The data were gathered through semi-structured qualitative interviews, combined with observations from the classroom. A qualitative descriptive design, with the combination of both data sets and thematic analysis were used. Results: One overarching theme emerged from the data: Diversity. With three sub-themes: range of communication strategies, communication difficulties, and feelings and perceptions related to interacting with children with ASD. Diversity was prominently displayed in the children’s communication and needs, in the successful use of multi-modal communication strategies used by teachers and in the teachers’ feelings and perceptions related to the children. Teachers’ skills and comfort level in communicating with children with diverse needs, is foundational to successful communication and learning. Allied Health support for teachers in classrooms and workforce strategies for teachers will assist in supporting teachers of young children in classrooms.

Key Words: autism spectrum disorder, communication strategies, teachers, pre-schoolers
Association Between Public Opinion and Malaysian Government Communication Strategies About the COVID-19 Crisis: Content Analysis of Image Repair Strategies in Social Media (Preprint)
Authors: Masngut Nasaai , Mohamad Emma
Published: February 2021

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 health crisis has posed an unprecedented challenge for governments worldwide to manage and communicate about the pandemic effectively, while maintaining public trust. Good leadership image in times of a health emergency is paramount to ensure public confidence in governments’ abilities to manage the crisis.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to identify types of image repair strategies utilized by the Malaysian government in their communication about COVID-19 in the media and analyze public responses to these messages on social media.

METHODS

Content analysis was employed to analyze 120 media statements and 382 comments retrieved from Facebook pages of 2 mainstream newspapers—Berita Harian and The Star. These media statements and comments were collected within a span of 6 weeks prior to and during the first implementation of Movement Control Order by the Malaysian Government. The media statements were analyzed according to Image Repair Theory to categorize strategies employed in government communications related to COVID-19 crisis. Public opinion responses were measured using modified lexicon-based sentiment analysis to categorize positive, negative, and neutral statements.

RESULTS

The Malaysian government employed all 5 Image Repair Theory strategies in their communications in both newspapers. The strategy most utilized was reducing offensiveness (75/120, 62.5%), followed by corrective action (30/120, 25.0%), evading responsibilities (10/120, 8.3%), denial (4/120, 3.3%), and mortification (1/120, 0.8%). This study also found multiple substrategies in government media statements including denial, shifting blame, provocation, defeasibility, accident, good intention, bolstering, minimization, differentiation, transcendence, attacking accuser, resolve problem, prevent recurrence, admit wrongdoing, and apologize. This study also found that 64.7% of public opinion was positive in response to media statements made by the Malaysian government and also revealed a significant positive association (P=.04) between image repair strategies utilized by the Malaysian government and public opinion.

CONCLUSIONS

Communication in the media may assist the government in fostering positive support from the public. Suitable image repair strategies could garner positive public responses and help build trust in times of crisis.
Personalized Visual Mapping Assistive Technology to Improve Functional Ability in Persons With Dementia: Feasibility Cohort Study (Preprint)
Authors: Kelleher Jessica , Zola Stuart , Cui Xiangqin , Chen Shiyu , Gerber Caroline , Parker Monica Willis , Davis Crystal , Law Sidney , Golden Matthew , Vaughan Camille P
Published: February 2021

BACKGROUND

Mobile health (mHealth) apps using novel visual mapping assistive technology can allow users to develop personalized maps that aid people living with cognitive impairment in the recall of steps needed to independently complete activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, toileting, and dressing.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to determine the feasibility and preliminary impact of an mHealth assistive technology app providing guidance to aid individuals living with cognitive impairment in the recall of steps to independently complete ADLs.

METHODS

A total of 14 Veterans (mean age 65 SD 9.5 years; 14/14, 100% male; 10/14, 71.4% Black) and 8 non-Veterans (mean age 78, SD 10.3 years; 5/8, 62.5% male; 8/8, 100% Black) were recruited and enrolled from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and non-VA cognitive care clinics. A visual mapping software program, MapHabit, was used to generate a series of personalized visual map templates focused on ADLs created within the MapHabit app. The visual maps were accessed through a tablet device. A 19-item exit questionnaire was administered to the participants to assess perceived improvement in their functional ability after using the MapHabit system for 3 months.

RESULTS

A total of 13 (93%) VA clinic participants and 8 (100%) non-VA clinic participants completed the 3-month study. Baseline cognitive testing indicated impaired to significantly impaired cognitive function. After 3 months of using the MapHabit system, VA clinic participants reported perceived improvement in social engagement (P=.01) and performance of ADLs (P=.05) compared to the baseline, whereas non-VA clinic participants reported improvements in the performance of ADLs (P=.02), mood (P=.04), social engagement (P=.02), and memory (P=.02). All study participants reported they would recommend the MapHabit system to a colleague, and 85% (11/14) of VA and 100% (8/8) of non-VA clinic participants reported a willingness to participate in a future study.

CONCLUSIONS

Older VA and non-VA clinic participants with cognitive impairment were willing to use an mHealth app to assist with the completion of ADLs, and they reported positive preliminary effects. A larger study is warranted to assess the efficacy in the setting of a randomized controlled trial.
Biocompatibilidad y actividad microbiana de sulfuro de plata nanoestructurado para aplicación en biomateriales: revisión sistemática
Authors: Mendoza Avilés Aimee Marlene , Mendoza Ornelas Mercedes Guadalupe , Andrade Martínez Lilia Michelle , Miranda Fernández Héctor Javier , Mares Muñoz Sayra Susana , Vilchis Valadez Edna Pamela , Castañeda Cisneros Jesús Enrique , Arenas-Arrocena Ma. Concepción
Published: February 2021

Actualmente nos enfrentamos a un panorama díficil por la marcada resistencia antibiotica a los agentes antimicrobianos existentes. Las infecciones microbianas representan una importante amenaza clínica por lo que es necesario buscar alternativas de nuevos agentes, realizando pruebas de sensibilidad microbiana y de biocompatibilidad. El objetivo de esta revisión es realizar una búsqueda sistemática sobre la actividad microbiana y la biocompatibilidad de nanoestructuras de sulfuro de plata, para aplicaciones en los biomateriales. La búsqueda se realizó en las bases de datos ScienceDirect, Web of science y PubMed en octubre de 2020, utilizando las palabras clave: biocompatibilidad, viabilidad celular, actividad antimicrobiana o efecto antifúngico. Se siguieron los lineamientos del PRISMA para las revisiones sistemáticas. Los trece artículos incluidos de estudios in vitro o in vivo mostraron que las nanoestructuras de sulfuro de plata inhiben microrganismos Gram(+) y Gram (-) como S. aureus y E. coli, respectivamente, sin importar el tamaño. Puntos cuánticos menores a 5 nm de sulfuro de plata presentan más del 65% de viabilidad celular con fibroblastos o células humanas. Se concluye que la actividad antimicrobiana y viabilidad celular que presentan las nanoestructuras de sulfuro de plata no mostraron una dependencia con el tamaño y la concentración, pero podrían utilizarse en biomateriales.
Gaveøkonomi – en vej til ny velfærdsværdi
Authors: Thygesen Niels
Published: February 2021

Som forskeren i offentlig ledelse, Mark Moore, udtrykker det: ”Offentlige ledere er hverken bogholdere eller martyrer. I stedet er de bestilt af samfundet til at eftersøge velfærdsværdi (’public value’)”. I det lys bidrager artiklen med et teoretisk-illustrativt bud på, hvordan en ny og lovende gaveøkonomi kan bidrage væsentligt til vores velfærd i betydningen at ’færdes vel’. Gaveøkonomi er en økonomisk udveksling, der skaber velfærdsværdi gennem relationer, dvs. hvor hver part får adgang til det, som andre giver (gaver), ved selv af give (gengave). Som sådan udgør gaveøkonomien et andet medie for udveksling end penge, som skaber velfærdsværdi gennem adskillelse. Budskabet er, at vi ikke blot skal være opmærksom på, at pengeøkonomiens adskillelsesmaskine faktisk kan stå i vejen for velfærd. Vi skal også være opmærksom på, at gaveøkonomien kan skabe velfærdsværdi, som er pengeøkonomien overlegen.
Kommende artikler
Authors: Melander Preben
Published: February 2021

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Advanced Nursing Practice in Orthogeriatrics
Authors:   Department of Anesthesiology, KAT Hospital, Athens, Greece, Margioula Anastasia , Rizou Stavroula ,   Hellenic Osteoporosis Foundation, Athens, Greece,   Postgraduate Program “Metabolic Bone Diseases”, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
Published: February 2021

In the last few decades, all the countries aim to combine the improvement of the quality of health care with the reduction of health costs. In order to harmonize the above-mentioned contradictory goals, newly enhanced roles, as in the case of Advanced Nursing Practice, have been introduced, initially in the private sector and more recently in the public hospital setting. The orthogeriatric advanced nursing practitioners’ role is valuable for providing pain relief, diagnosing and treating postoperative delirium, deep vein thrombosis, and secondary infections, preventing subsequent injuries and pressure sores, helping patients deal with postoperative constipation, and assist them in early mobilizing. After patients’ discharge from the hospital, their role is essential for ensuring the patients are adhering to their osteoporotic treatment and have the adequate skills to prevent falls. Their role is significant for older adults living in nursing homes or long-term care facilities. Their care is cost-effective compared to regular care.
Covid 19 and gastrointestinal symptoms: A case report of a Mesenteric Large vessel obstruction
Authors: nasseh souhir , Trabelsi Med Mehdi , Haloui Nabil , oueslati annouar , jerraya hichem , Nouira Ramzi
Published: February 2021

COVID-19 cases are increasing worldwide. With such emerging disease the
medical community should be aware of atypical clinical presentations in
order to help with correct diagnosis, and to take the proper measures to
isolate and treat patients to avoid healthcare professionals being
infected and to limit its spread (SARS-CoV-2).
Associations between maternal mid-pregnancy apolipoprotein A-1, apolipoprotein B, apolipoprotein B/apolipoprotein A-1 ratio and preterm birth: An observational study
Authors: Liu Qing , Wu Li , Wang Lulin , Song Lulu , Liu Yunyun , Wu Mingyang , Bi Jianing , Chen Kai , Wu Yuntao , Xia Jianhong , Wang Youjie
Published: February 2021

Objective: To investigate the association between maternal
apolipoprotein A-1 (ApoA-1), apolipoprotein B (ApoB), ApoB/ApoA-1ratio
and preterm birth (PTB). Design: Observational survey. Setting:
Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, China Samples: 5986 pregnant
women. Method: Data were extracted from the information system of
Guangdong Women and Children Hospital. Maternal serum ApoB, ApoA-1 and
ApoB/ApoA-1 ratio were categorized into tertiles. Logistic regression
models were performed to evaluate the odds ratios and 95% confidence
intervals for PTB. Main outcome measures: PTB (gestational age
< 37 weeks) Results: Of the study participants, the rate of
preterm birth was 5.7% (n= 344). Compare with individuals in the lowest
tertile, the adjusted ORs of PTB was 1.41 (95% CI: 1.07-1.87) for
individuals in the highest tertile of ApoB and 1.35 (95% CI: 1.03-1.78)
for those in the highest tertile of ApoB/ApoA-1. The association of
ApoB/ApoA-1 and PTB was more relevant among women with pre-pregnancy BMI
≤ 24 kg/m2, age at delivery ≥ 35 years or those who were multiparous.
Conclusions: Elevated maternal ApoB level and ApoB/ApoA-1 ratio during
mid-pregnancy were related to increased risk of PTB. Monitoring serum
apolipoprotein levels may help to prevent preterm birth. Funding: The
study was funded by grants 2019FYH003 from Chinese Center for Disease
Control and Prevention. Keywords: Apolipoprotein A-1, Apolipoprotein B,
Apolipoprotein B/Apolipoprotein A-1, Preterm birth Tweetable
abstract：Maternal mid-pregnancy ApoB level and ApoB/ApoA-1 ratio were
associated with PTB.
Variation in fatty acid content and composition among Iranian fennel landraces
Authors: Bahmani Keivan , Darbandi Ali Izady- , Akbari Azam , Warner Ryan
Published: February 2021

One of the factors determining drug quality in bitter fennel is the
types and quantities of fatty acids stored in the seeds. We measured the
fatty acid content of 50 Iranian fennel landraces. Fatty acid
concentration of the 50 fennel landraces ranged from 9.5 to 23% of seed
mass, and the highest amounts of fatty acid content among the early
maturing races belonged to Hamedan and Arak (19.5 and 18.5%,
respectively), among the medium maturing races to Marvdasht, Kohn and
Meshkin Shahr (23, 20.5 and 19%, respectively), and among the
late-maturing races to Sari (21%). The highest fatty acid yields
belonged to Fasa (65.3 ml/m2) among the early maturing races, Meshkin
Shahr and Moqhan (92.5 and 85.4 ml/m2) among the medium maturing races,
and Sari (71.4 ml/m2) among the late-maturing races. The main
compositions of fatty acids, measured in twelve of the landraces, were
oleic acid (52-64%), linoleic acid (26-39%), palmitic acid
(0.3-4.1%), stearic acid (1.3-2.4%), linolenic acid (0.6-3.6%) and
myristic acid (0.35-1.07%). It was observed that landraces with high
oleic acid content originated from regions with a dry and warm climate,
while landraces with high linoleic acid content originated from regions
with a humid and cool climate. Understanding relationships between the
fatty acid profile and landrace origin climate may improve the
efficiency of identifying landraces with specific fennel chemotypes. In
conclusion, these results indicate that some of these fennel landraces
have the potential to be complementary sources of certain fatty acids,
such as oleic and linoleic acids.
Mitigazione dei cambiamenti climatici con tecnologie biologiche di cattura e recupero delle CO2
Authors: GIORDANO MARCO
Published: February 2021

In questo articolo vengono riportati alcuni aspetti relativi alla
cattura ed all’utilizzo della anidride carbonica, mediante applicazione
delle biotecnologie basate sulle microalghe. In particolare vengono
riportati i principali sistemi impiegati per la coltivazione di questi
organismi fotoautotrofi ed i più rilevanti parametri di progettazione.
Long Term Orientation Moderating Effect on Acceptance of Jogja Smart Service in Countries with Pragmatic Society
Authors: Prima Negara Julius Galih
Published: February 2021

The government and stakeholders with smart city concept can take advantage of communication technology, a network that has grown rapidly to date for all the needs of urban challenges. The challenges of government services that must be shortened, cut distances, and information disclosure can begin to be resolved with the concept of a smart city with its various products. The technology acceptance model combined with the cultural moderator has been used by several researchers for acceptance testing, one of which is this paper. Research and survey data collection were processed using Smart PLS 3.2 with Sequential Equation Modeling in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. This is unique to discuss because the p-value of Long Term Orientation (LT) is 0.386 which means that it does not significantly moderate behavior. This is interesting to be presented in publications, because Indonesia is a country with a high Long Term orientation value or a pragmatic society. Pragmatic societies tend to be more flexible in adjusting traditions, with the current context, and easy to adapt. Our supporting findings are that respondents who have tried using JSS are still given the opportunity to use conventional methods in government services.