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PRECEDENT URBANONYMS IN THE ENGLISH MEDIA DISCOURSE (BASED ON THE TEXTS OF THE REUTERS NEWS AGENCY)
Authors: KIRILLOVA E.D.
Published: March 2024

This article dwells upon the functioning of precedent urbanonyms in the English-language mass media discourse and the features of their semantic derivation. The emphasis is put on the analysis of the use of the cognitive mechanism of metonymy to expand the existing meaning of a proper name and to form a new one. The study is based on the material of news articles published in the Reuters news agency in 2022-2023. As a result of the analysis, the main models of the metonymic shift are identified that are used to refocus the meaning of the urbanonym in a certain context. Precedent urbanonyms can be characterized by culturally stable associative characteristics. Their use for the purpose of nominating other objects leads to a shift in focus, semantic derivation of the name, which is not always realized by the recipient, but provides a field for the manipulative use of a proper name, in order to narrow its semantics or impose key characteristics of one conceptual-thematic area to another. Precedent urbanonyms are rarely used in the function of direct nomination in political news texts. They act as a kind of generalized (impersonal) source of information, pointing only to a certain state structure, not to a specific person, that also emphasizes the implementation of the password function of the urbanonym.
Hiperlipidemia asociada a accidentes cerebrovasculares en adultos mayores
Authors: Mina-Ortiz Jhon Bryan , Armijos-Cumbicos, Yomaira Mishell , Rodríguez-Narváez Mauro Enmanuel
Published: March 2024

La etapa de la vejez, superpone la idea de valorar y estimar el nivel nutricional, físico y de salud de los adultos mayores, ya que la incidencia de los accidentes cerebrovasculares tiende a generar riesgos de comorbilidades tales como; hipertensión, dislipemia, diabetes, así como el sedentarismo, la obesidad y la poca actividad física. El principal objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar la hiperlipidemia asociada a los accidentes cerebrovasculares en adultos mayores, el método empleado fue bibliográfico, descriptivo y analítico, donde se estimaron estudios recientes y se sintetizó la información, exponiendo los datos de forma estadística, evidenciando los principales factores de riesgo y rango de alcance en los adultos mayores. En función a los resultados se evidencia que uno de los factores con mayor frecuencia es la hiperlipidemia y la dislipidemia, donde el antecedente clínico incurre en obesidad, hipertensión, entre otras patologías, es por ello que se debe considerar la actividad física a razón de un excelente estado nutricional, garantizando la salud de los adultos mayores.
CARACTERÍSTICAS GERAIS DE ADBOME AGUDO ISQUÊMICO EM PACIENTES ADULTOS: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Nascimento Sidrayton Pereira do , Oliveira Rubenita Ferreira de Sales
Published: March 2024

Um estudo integrativo mostra que de acordo com a literatura, o abdome agudo é uma das causas mais comuns de visitas nos departamentos de emergências dos hospitais em todo o mundo, logo, podendo ser supracitado como o aspecto de sintomas típicos como dor e geralmente sensibilidade abdominal e quase sempre de evolução rápida e com gravidade. Diante disso, deve ser tomado condutas diagnósticas e terapêuticas urgentes a fim de minimizar outros riscos ao paciente. O presente relato de caso, mostra uma paciente com queixa de dor abdominal em hipocôndrio direito com sinais e sintomas clínicos sugestivos para abdome agudo isquêmico segundo exames de imagem.
Liten folkehelsekampanje kan ha hatt stor effekt
Authors: Pileberg Silje
Published: March 2024

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Kjære leser
Authors: Mehlum Lars
Published: March 2024

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Importance of the elements involved in occupational health and safety programs
Authors: Garcia Juarez Hugo Daniel , Ticona Machaca Alejandro , Cahuana Pacco Delia Concepción , Caycho Valencia Felix Alberto
Published: March 2024

Introduction: every person has a work activity to satisfy their basic needs, acquire what they want and contribute productively to society. However, in any job there are certain circumstances, conditions and risk factors to which said worker is exposed. That is, accidents and illnesses may occur that affect your physical or psychological well-being, making it necessary to activate prevention in work environments. Objective: establish the importance of the elements involved in occupational health and safety programs. Method: a bibliographic review was carried out in the Scopus, Web of Science and SciELO databases. 35 articles were analyzed and examined. Results: the importance of occupational health and safety programs for the well-being of workers was evident. Conclusion: companies must develop, implement and constantly improve their framework of action in order to apply occupational health and safety programs in the risk management process
Dukungan Informasi Perawat terhadap Kecemasan Keluarga Pasien Stroke
Authors: Kanti Surti , Era Dwi Prihatin , Wiyadi Wiyadi
Published: March 2024

Background: Stroke is a non-communicable disease with the largest contributor to death and disability worldwide. In developed countries as well as developing countries. East Kalimantan Province includes the highest prevalence of stroke nationally in Indonesia. The impact of stroke in addition to patients also causes psychological anxiety for the patient's family from the family's unpreparedness in caring for stroke patients. Family anxiety can be overcome through the role of nurses in providing motivation and support to families caring for stroke patients in the support of information about stroke through counseling. Objective: To determine the effect of nurse information support on the anxiety of stroke patients' families at RSUD I. A Moeis Samarinda. Method : The research design uses quasi experimental design without control group conducted in August – September 2023 at RSUD I.A Moeis Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. A total of 56 people were involved as samples based on purposive sampling by determining inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected using the HARS anxiety questionnaire and analyzed with the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test. Results : The results showed that the average value of anxiety decreased from 85.46 (pre) to 74.09 (post) with a difference of 11.37 points with a Z table of -6.513 and p value = 0.000. Conclusion : There is an effect of nurse information support on the anxiety of stroke patients' families at RSUD I. A Moeis Samarinda. These findings become basic data in the development of family nursing, so that in the process of patient care, families are also involved and educated about disease and treatment management and care.
Jenis Sarana Dan Kualitas Bakteriologi Sumber Air Bersih Di Desa Bale Donggala Sulawesi Tengah
Authors: Sapriana Sapriana , Sasmita Hanum
Published: March 2024

Background: E. coli contamination of clean water has had a widespread impact, especially on human health. Aims: To determine the bacteriological content of clean water in Bale Village. Methods: This was a descriptive observational study conducted in July 2021. Primary data was obtained from E-Coli testing results at the Environmental Health Department Laboratory of the Palu Health Polytechnic using the MPN (Most Probable Number) method, and observations of clean water facilities. The population size was 386 clean water facilities, with a sample of 24 clean water samples. The sampling technique used the Simple Random Sampling method. Furthermore, the data was analyzed by comparing the laboratory test results with the 2017 Ministry of Health Regulation. Results: Only 1 water source met the requirements and no E.Coli was found, namely in Hamlet 2, while water sources in other hamlets were contaminated with E.Coli ranging from 4 - 2400 MPN/100 ml, and some even exceeded that number. Conclusion: The majority of clean water sources in Bale Village do not meet the requirements. Out of 24 clean water samples tested, only 1 sample met the requirements, namely the clean water sample from the water pump.
Quantitative Determination of Four Lignans in Phyllanthus niruri L. by HPLC
Authors: Xin Jianzeng , Liu Sheng
Published: March 2024

A simple analytical method using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with ultraviolet (UV) detection was developed for the simultaneous determination of four main lignans (niranthin, nirtetralin B, hypophyllanthin, and phyltetralin) in Phyllanthus niruri L. plant samples from Guangxi province, China. The aim was to validate the accumulation rule in the growth periodicity of the active lignans for anti-hepatitis B virus (HBV). The results indicated that the active lignans niranthin and nirtetralin B were mainly distributed in the leaves of Phyllantthus niruri L., and the highest total content was found in the end of July to August (full fruiting period). Therefore, the Phyllanthus niruri L. of Guangxi province (China) should be collected for antihepatitis B treatment on the full fruiting period (the end of July to August), and its leaves might be the main part for collection. The results of the study provided a strong support for the use of Phyllanthus niruri L. from Guangxi province, China.
Machine Learning Techniques in Financial Applications
Authors: MESTIRI Sami
Published: March 2024

Over the past few years, the financial sector has witnessed an increase in the adoption of machine learning models within banking and insurance domains. Advanced analytic teams in the financial community are implementing these models regularly. This paper aims to explore the various machine learning approaches utilized in these sectors and offers recommendations for selecting suitable methods for financial applications. Additionally, the paper provides references to R packages that can be used to compute the machine learning methods. Our aim is to bring a valuable contribution to the field of financial research by providing a more comprehensive and advanced method of credit scoring, which in turn improves assessments of customers' debt repayment capabilities and improves risk management tactics.© 2024 The Author(s). Published by RITHA Publishing. This article is distributed under the terms of the license CC-BY 4.0., which permits any further distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Bank-Specific and Macroeconomic Determinants of Profitability of Islamic Banks: Evidence from Bangladesh
Authors: Ramij Md. Golam
Published: March 2024

This study investigates the determinants of profitability of Islamic banks in Bangladesh, considering different bank- specific and macroeconomic variables. This study used ROA and ROE as indicators of Islamic banks’ profitability. The study comprised data from eight Islamic banks spanned from the years of 2011 to 2020. Applying the Fixed Effect Model (FEM), Random Effect Model (REM), and Pooled OLS, the estimated result shows that the three methods classified investment ratio and cost-to-income ratio negatively affect the Islamic bank’s profitability indicators ROA. Whereas the investment-to-deposit ratio and inflation rate positively affect the Islamic bank’s ROE, conversely, Investment to total asset ratio, classified investment ratio, and capital adequacy ratio negatively affect the bank’s profitability of ROE. After applying the robustness method of FGLS, this study found that classified investment ratio, investment to deposit ratio, and the inflation rate is a strong predictor of increasing banks’ overall profitability, and the capital adequacy ratio, cost income ratio, and interest rate are a strong predictor of reducing Islamic banks profitability.
Historical Dictionary of U.S. Diplomacy from the Revolution to Secession
Authors: Allen Debra J.
Published: March 2024

Historical Dictionary of U.S. Diplomacy from the Revolution to Secession covers the period from 1776, when the nation declared its independence from Great Britain, through 1861, when the Civil War presented the biggest challenge to the continuation of the “republican experiment.” Probably the most common misconception about the diplomatic history of this period is that American leaders tried to stay isolated from world events, when in fact the early United States was part of “one grand, interwoven tapestry” of nations.

The Historical Dictionary of U.S. Diplomacy from the Revolution to Secession relates the events of this crucial period in American history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and several hundred cross-referenced dictionary entries on key persons, places, events, institutions, and organizations. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about American diplomacy.
Historical Dictionary of British Intelligence
Authors: West Nigel
Published: March 2024

British Intelligence is the oldest, most experienced organization of its kind in the world, the unseen hand behind so many world events, and glamorized by James Bond. Despite the change in role, from a global power controlling an Empire that covered much of the world, to a mere partner in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union, the country’s famed security and intelligence apparatus continues largely intact, and recognized as “punching above its weight.” Feared by the Soviets, admired and trusted by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), British Intelligence has provided the hidden dimension to the conduct of domestic and foreign policy, with the added mystique of Whitehall secrecy, a shroud that for years protected the identities of the shadowy figures who recruited the sources, broke the codes, and caught the spies.

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the British Intelligence covers the history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on specific operations, spies and their handlers, the moles and defectors, top leaders, and main organizations. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the British Intelligence.
Ranking Faiths
Authors: Davidson James D. , Pyle Ralph E.
Published: March 2024

Ranking Faiths: Religious Stratification in America discusses how religion shapes access to power, privilege, and prestige in the U.S., both historically and today. James D. Davidson and Ralph E. Pyle dispel the idea that the U.S. was founded on the principle of religious equality for all, documenting how religion has been a factor in the allocation of power from the colonial period through the present. From the time of the earliest settlements in America through today, the book demonstrates that some religious groups have had more access to economic, political, and social rewards than others, and they have benefited from laws and customs that have maintained religious inequality over time. While a few religious groups, such as Catholics and Jews, have experienced significant upward mobility over time, the social status of most has remained remarkably static over time. The book shows how religious inequalities developed, highlight where they remain in society today, and discuss what Americans can and should do about it.
Genocide and the Geographical Imagination
Authors: Tyner James A.
Published: March 2024

This groundbreaking book brings an important spatial perspective to our understanding of genocide through a fresh interpretation of Germany under Hitler, Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge, and China’s Great Leap Forward famine under Mao. James A. Tyner's powerful analysis of these horrifying cases provides insight into the larger questions of sovereignty and state policies that determine who will live and who will die. Specifically, he explores the government practices that result in genocide and how they are informed by the calculation and valuation of life—and death. A geographical perspective on genocide highlights that mass violence, in the minds of perpetrators, is viewed as an effective—and legitimate—strategy of state building. These three histories of mass violence demonstrate how specific states articulate and act upon particular geographical concepts that determine and devalue the moral worth of groups and individuals. Clearly and compellingly written, this book will bring fresh and valuable insights into state genocidal behavior.
Herod the Great
Authors: Gelb Norman
Published: March 2024

Herod the Great, king of ancient Judea, was a brutal, ruthless, vindictive and dangerously high-strung tyrant. He had many of his subjects killed on suspicion of plotting against him and was accused of slaughtering children in Bethlehem when informed that a new king of the Jews had been born there. Among the victims of the murderous paranoia that ultimately drove him to the brink of insanity were his three oldest sons and the wife he loved most. But there was a crucial aspect to Herod’s character that has been largely ignored over the centuries. Norman Gelb explores how Herod transformed his formerly strive-ridden kingdom into a modernizing, economically thriving, orderly state of international significance and repute within the sprawling Roman Empire. This reassessment of Herod as ruler of Judaea introduces a striking contrast between a ruler’s infamy and his extraordinary laudable achievements. As this account shows, despite his horrific failings and ultimate mental unbalance, Herod was a fascinatingly complex, dynamic, and largely constructive statesman, a figure of great public accomplishment and one of the most underrated personalities of ancient times. History buffs and those interested in popular ancient history can are introduced to this ruthless tyrant and his victims.
Hammer and Anvil
Authors: Crossley Pamela Kyle
Published: March 2024

This groundbreaking book examines the role of rulers with nomadic roots in transforming the great societies of Eurasia, especially from the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries. Distinguished historian Pamela Kyle Crossley, drawing on the long history of nomadic confrontation with Eurasia’s densely populated civilizations, argues that the distinctive changes we associate with modernity were founded on vernacular literature and arts, rising literacy, mercantile and financial economies, religious dissidence, independent learning, and self-legitimating rulership. Crossley finds that political traditions of Central Asia insulated rulers from established religious authority and promoted the objectification of cultural identities marked by language and faith, which created a mutual encouragement of cultural and political change. As religious and social hierarchies weakened, political centralization and militarization advanced. But in the spheres of religion and philosophy, iconoclasm enjoyed a new life.

The changes cumulatively defined a threshold of the modern world, beyond which lay early nationalism, imperialism, and the novel divisions of Eurasia into “East” and “West.” Synthesizing new interpretive approaches and grand themes of world history from 1000 to 1500, Crossley reveals the unique importance of Turkic and Mongol regimes in shaping Eurasia’s economic, technological, and political evolution toward our modern world.
Unsettling America
Authors: King C. Richard
Published: March 2024

Unsettling America explores the cultural politics of Indianness in the 21st century. It concerns itself with representations of Native Americans in popular culture, the news media, and political debate and the ways in which American Indians have interpreted, challenged, and reworked key ideas about them. It examines the means and meanings of competing uses and understandings of Indianness, unraveling their significance for broader understandings of race and racism, sovereignty and self-determination, and the possibilities of decolonization. To this end, it takes up four themes:

false claims about or on Indianness, that is, distortions, or ongoing stereotyping;

claiming Indianness to advance the culture wars, or how indigenous peoples have figured in post-9/11 political debates;

making claims through metaphors and juxtaposition, or the use of analogy to advance political movements or enhance social visibility; and

reclamations, or exertion of cultural sovereignty.
The U.S. Supreme Court and New Federalism
Authors: Banks Christopher P. , Blakeman John  C.
Published: March 2024

Constitutional scholars Christopher P. Banks and John C. Blakeman offer the most current and the first book-length study of the U.S. Supreme Court’s “new federalism” begun by the Rehnquist Court and now flourishing under Chief Justice John Roberts. Using descriptive and empirical methods in political science and legal scholarship, and informed by diverse approaches to judicial ideology, from historical to new institutionalist, they investigate how the U.S. Supreme Court rulings have shaped the political principle of federalism. While the Rehnquist Court reinvorgorated new federalism by protecting state sovereignty and set new constitutional limits on federal power, Banks and Blakeman show that in the Roberts Court new federalism continues to evolve in a docket increasingly attentive to statutory construction, preemption, and business litigation. In addition, they analyze areas of federalism not normally studied by scholars such as religious liberty and foreign affairs.
Cabin Pressure
Authors: Evans Louwanda
Published: March 2024

From African American pilots being asked to carry people’s luggage to patrons refusing drinks from African American flight attendants, Cabin Pressure demonstrates that racism is still very much alive in the “friendly skies.” Author Louwanda Evans draws on provocative interviews with African Americans in the flight industry to examine the emotional labor involved in a business that offers occupational prestige, but also a history of the systemic exclusion of people of color.
Evaluation and Comparison of Fullerene (C60) Aqueous Suspension Administration Effects with Memantine HCL in Rat Model of Alzheimer’s Disease Considering Behavioral Patterns and Spatial Memory
Authors: Andalib Sina , Nikpour Mehrnoosh , Hamidi Mehrdad , Javadi Rafi , Mohammadpour Hamed
Published: March 2024

: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is among the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorders leading to dementia in the elderly. The accumulation of amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques and the formation of tau protein tangles are primary contributors to AD, which induce oxidative stress. Fullerene C60, a nanoscale carbon allotrope with a diameter of 0.7 nanometers, stands out due to its structure rich in double bonds, making these nanoparticles effective radical scavengers. This property nominates them for potential use in treating neurodegenerative diseases like AD. In this study, unmodified pristine fullerene (C60), a highly hydrophobic molecule, was dispersed in water and administered intraperitoneally (1 mL, BID) to rats after inducing an AD-like condition with scopolamine hydrobromide (2mg/kg, i.p.). The aim was to assess the impact of fullerene (C60) treatment on cognitive behavior and spatial memory in rats, compared to the standard treatment with memantine HCL, using the Morris water maze method. The fullerene aqueous suspension (FAS) was prepared using a solvent exchange method involving a toluene/water mixture and ultrasonication. The concentration of fullerene particles in water was determined by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to be 21 µg/mL. The Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) technique measured the average size and zeta potential of the nanoparticles as 119.14 ± 3.38 nm and -12.22 ± 5.98 mV, respectively. Treatment with FAS significantly improved memory impairment in rats compared to memantine HCL (10 mg/kg, i.p.) treatment. All rats survived until the end of the study, indicating no acute toxicity from FAS administration. These results may offer new insights into combating AD by introducing fullerene C60 as a promising nanoparticle with beneficial effects on behavioral patterns.
Improving Reinforced Concrete Column Strengthening Techniques for Reconstruction Projects Using Composite Jacketing Formworks
Authors: Abramyan S.G. , Klyuev S.V. , Emelyanova O.E. , Oganesyan O.V. , Chereshnev L.I. , Akopyan G.O. , Petrosian R.O.
Published: March 2024

The paper looks at the issues of reconstruction of modern construction systems, in particular, the possibility of their functional repurposing. Examples from the global practice are provided to illustrate the conversion of industrial facilities for use as residential and public buildings. Based on an overview of scientific publications, the paper offers a set of rationales for the preservation of industrial facilities and highlights the benefits of reconstruction aimed at improving their residual lifespan and ensuring further reliable operation. Reconstruction is noted to enable resource savings, which allows efficiently investing in the development of modern machinery and technology as well as launching production of innovative products. Interior details are displayed as an example of industrial building conversion into a preschool educational facility. The purpose of the study is to improve the techniques of enhancing the bearing capacity of reinforced concrete columns by using composite materials and reducing related labor inputs. To this end, it is suggested that removable or permanent formwork systems be replaced with a jacketing formwork combining the benefits of both removable formworks (quick turnaround, adaptability due to the use of high-strength and light-weight composites) and stay-in-place formworks (the factory-made decking forms part of the column to be reinforced and does not require extra finishing). The paper argues that a jacketing formwork is multifunctional, as it performs the protective function in addition to the molding one, and provides the description and schematic design featuring two formwork options. The use of jacketing formworks allows reducing labor inputs when reinforcing columns and restoring their geometric dimensions, thus cutting down on the overall reconstruction time. A conclusion is made that the use of modern composite materials for manufacturing jacketing formworks allows not only making or reinforcing rectangular-section columns, but also changing the geometric configuration of the cross section for reconstruction purposes.
Optimization of Rectangular and Box Sections in Oblique Bending and Eccentric Compression
Authors: Chepurnenko A.S. , Turina V.S. , Akopyan V.F.
Published: March 2024

The article presents a solution to the problem of finding the optimal ratio of the height of the cross-section to the width for a rectangular and box-shaped section in the case of oblique bending and eccentric compression. Optimization is performed according to the strength criterion, and for the case of oblique bending of a rectangular beam, a solution was also obtained from the condition of a minimum full deflection. For a rectangular section, the solution is made analytically, and for a box section, numerically using the MATLAB environment and the Optimization Toolbox package. As a numerical method of nonlinear optimization, the interior point method is used. To simplify the solution, the box section is assumed to be thin-walled, i.e. it is assumed that the wall thickness is significantly less than the height and width of the cross section. An estimate of the error of such an assumption is also performed. It has been established that in the case of oblique bending of a rectangular beam, when optimizing according to the strength criterion, the optimal ratio of the cross-sectional height to width is equal to the cotangent of the angle between the force plane and the vertical axis, and when optimizing according to the rigidity criterion, it is the square root of the cotangent of this angle. In the case of eccentric compression of a rectangular beam with eccentricities in two planes, the optimal ratio of the height of the cross section to the width is equal to the ratio of the eccentricity along the vertical and horizontal axes. For a box-shaped section, graphs of the change in optimal parameters depending on the angle between the force plane and the vertical axis in the case of oblique bending, as well as depending on the ratio of eccentricities along the axes in the case of eccentric compression, are plotted.
Recycling of Municipal Solid Waste in Construction
Authors: Muzalev S.V. , Nikiforova E.V. , Petrova O.A. , Antonova O.V. , Melnikova L.A.
Published: March 2024

This article discusses a promising direction focused on the use of recycled municipal solid waste in construction. In Russia, there are problems related to municipal solid waste management, which necessitates the modernization of this process and confirms the relevance of the issues raised. Analysis and use of the experience of foreign countries in the processing of municipal solid waste and its secondary use in Russia contributes to the search for a more environmentally responsible approach that entails both economic and social benefits. The use of solid municipal waste recycling products in construction is aimed at minimizing the negative impact on the environment and is a step towards the transition to a circular economy, where waste is turned into valuable resources. The article reflects on the various methods of recycling municipal waste and analyzes the priority areas for the processing of municipal solid waste. In addition, examples of successful building projects using recycled products are given, and the challenges and prospects of this approach, as well as its significance for sustainable development and environmental responsibility in the construction industry, are revealed.
Circumpolar Aspect in the Development of Urban Environment Organization in Russian Cities
Authors: Sarvut T.O.
Published: March 2024

The purpose of the paper is to examine the effect of the Arctic Hectare program on the development of Russian cities in the Arctic region. In particular, the study analyzes the role of the program in changing the borders of settlements and the possibility of their regulation. The research employs a qualitative approach, including the collection of data from government documents, research literature, and electronic resources associated with urban development, regional development, and the Arctic Hectare program. Data analysis shows that most Arctic cities continue to compress: with preserved infrastructure, entire houses and areas of settlements go empty. In contrast, the Gulf of Ob shows an increase in settlements, as its mining areas actively expand. The area demonstrates a principle characteristic of circumpolar urban development, e.g., a fractal system of settlement growth with the development of the next branch of the city tree. The restart of empty suburbs outside the zone of active mining is attributed to the stage program of Arctic Hectare. As a result, the authors identify two concepts of urban planning: one that emphasizes development along outbound highways, and another that assumes the development of satellite cities. In the near future, the familiar urban landscape may change, as its outskirts may be supplemented by low-rise development. A large share of applicants use the Arctic Hectare to solve the housing problem. It becomes clear that the suburbs are a realistic way of habitation in the Arctic region. The researchers argue that the sustainability theory can allow predicting urban development in the territory based on adaptive cycles.
Technology for the production of road bitumen modifier using aluminosilicate microspheres extracted from ash and slag energy waste
Authors: Belyakov Y.S. , Taskin А.V. , Fedotov D.R. , Makul N. , Аlekseiko L.А. , Zhdaneev О.V. , Salanin D.А. , Ivannikov S.I. , Nagruzova L.P.
Published: March 2024

The results of research on the development of technological solutions for the production of a new rubber-bitumen binder for asphalt concrete based on the use of industrial waste: used car tires, used car oil and microdispersed aluminosilicate spherical particles obtained from the processing of ash and slag waste (ASW) from thermal power plants are presented. The proposed technological solutions make it possible to obtain high-quality polymer additives for modifying the properties of road bitumen. The elements of novelty of the developed approach include the use, to obtain a granular modifier, of micro-sized hydrophobized aluminosilicate spheres, which are extracted as an additional product during the complex processing of ASW. The positive economic efficiency of technological solutions is ensured by the use of large rubber crumb (more than 8 mm) or rubber chips, their devulcanization together with hydrocarbon fractions of used engine oil and petroleum bitumen at a given temperature to form a gel-like mass, which is further subjected to mechanical grinding in a mill.
Ambulatory epidural analgesia during uncomplicated obstetric labour: Feasibility study at the Centre hospitalier intercommunal Villeneuve Saint Georges
Authors: Mbombo Wilfrid
Published: March 2024

Objective: The study was carried out to assess the feasibility of walking under obstetric epidural analgesia at the Villeneuve St Georges Inter-communal Hospital (VSGIH). Methods: The study population consisted of parturient who consulted a labour and delivery unit during the study period, and the nursing staff of this ward. Results: During the study period, only 33 women (37%) out of a possible 87 agreed to walk around, 40 did not do so because they were tired and 16 refused to take part in the study. Of the 33 patients recruited, 5 did not walk because of fatigue at the time the procedure was carried out. The mean age was 30.33 years, all classified as ASA II. More than 78% were undergoing first or second gestures, and almost 50% had their epidural inserted at 3cm cervical dilatation. Ambulation took place during the day in 90% of patients, with 50% of them completing a single slot for an average duration of 69.5 minutes in the 1st slot. The main reason for stopping walking was fatigue in 36% of patients. 96% of patients were not aware of the possibility of ambulation under epidural during labour, and all women were satisfied after ambulation. More than a third of the nursing staff who took part in the study (66.7%) thought that the walking under obstetric epidural analgesia (WUOEA) was safe, and 15 of them (71.4%) thought that it was easy to use. The obstacles to implementing the WUOEA were: the absence of wireless monitoring (42.9%), very restrictive selection criteria (23.8%), lack of patient motivation (19%), and fear of the safety of the technique. Conclusion: The effective and permanent introduction of ambulatory epidural analgesia is possible at the Villeneuve Saint Georges Intercommunal Hospital. New equipment, in particular the wireless monitor, is required for this purpose.
A Complete Common Mesentery Presenting With Appendicular Peritonitis : Case report
Authors: Khalid JAMALEDDINE
Published: March 2024

Intestinal malrotation is an uncommon anomaly resulting from an interruption in the rotation and fixation of the embryonic gut. It can remain asymptomatic if the rotation halts at 90 degrees, leading to atypical presentations such as appendicitis, as observed in our case, or pose serious risks when accompanied by incomplete common mesentery and compounded by small intestine volvulus. A 58-year-old male presented with abdominal pain four days prior to admission, accompanied by fever. Clinical examination revealed abdominal tenderness, and laboratory tests indicated an inflammatory response. A CT scan confirmed acute appendicitis associated with complete common mesentery, prompting the patient to undergo open laparotomy appendectomy. Despite acute appendicitis typically presenting in a conventional manner, diagnosing its atypical forms in the context of intestinal malrotation poses considerable challenges. Abdominopelvic CT scan plays a crucial role in diagnosis, and laparoscopic appendectomy is the preferred treatment approach.
Bronchospasm Complicating A Small Intestine Neuroendocrine Tumor Resection: A Case Report
Authors: Amine BACHAR
Published: March 2024

Small intestinal neuroendocrine tumors (SI-NETs) are rare neoplasms with increasing incidence, known for their diverse clinical presentations and potential hormonal complications. We present the case of a 65-year-old male with a history of chronic smoking and alcoholism, who presented with right iliac fossa pain, liquid diarrhea, and weight loss. Imaging revealed a neuroendocrine tumor of the small intestine, and the patient underwent surgical resection. However, postoperatively, he developed respiratory distress suggestive of bronchospasm, requiring intensive care management. Histopathological analysis confirmed a well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor, Grade 2. This case underscores the importance of early recognition and management of hemodynamic complications following surgical resection of SI-NETs. Preoperative assessment for carcinoid syndrome and optimization of cardiac function are crucial to minimize perioperative risks. Surgical resection with meticulous attention to complete tumor removal and mesenteric dissection remains the mainstay of treatment for SI-NETs. Further research is needed to refine perioperative management strategies and improve long-term outcomes for patients with SI-NETs.
Seeking Sanctuary in Loving Fat: A Path to Transformation and Acceptance
Authors: Smith Dywanna E. , Jackson Jarvais J.
Published: March 2024

Disclaimer: Before you begin, we must warn you… We ain’t your traditional academics. We visionaries are birthing a new mindset where fat folx are unapologetically loved. We are Radical Black Love advocates, and we are transformational agents. We move with a moral imperative to create sanctuary spaces (Smith 2022) where fat folx can restore.
Frequency and Structure of Drug Resistance of M. tuberculosis in Pulmonary and Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis
Authors: Yablonskiy P. K. , Vishnevskiy B. I. , Solovyova N. S. , Galkin V. B.
Published: March 2024

The objective: to assess changes in the data on drug resistance of M. tuberculosis for 2015-2021 and compare it with data for 2012-2014.

Subjects and Methods. Using continuous sampling, the frequency of drug resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB DR) was studied in isolates from 151 pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) patients and isolates from 805 extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) patients, who were treated at the clinic of St. Petersburg Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology in 2015-2021. The results were compared with similar data for 2012-2014 which was published in 2016.

Results. In 2015-2021 versus 2012-2014, the overall frequency of MTB DR decreased by 4.2% in pulmonary tuberculosis patients (from 90.1 to 85.9%) and by 2.9% in extrapulmonary tuberculosis patients (from 80.2 to 77.4%). The structure of MTB DR in pulmonary tuberculosis changed insignificantly, the frequency of MDR decreased from 42.5 to 36.5%, and XDR (as per the definitions before 2022) remained the same – 39.5%. In extrapulmonary tuberculosis, the structure of MTB DR deteriorated due to lower frequency of MDR (from 66.3 to 48.3%) and higher frequency of XDR (from 3.2 to 19.0%, p<0.01).
Comparative Characteristics of Tuberculosis and Mycobacteriosis in Two Regions of the Russian Federation: Mari El Republic and Vladimir Region
Authors: Beloborodova E. N. , Zimina V. N. , Kulabukhova E. I. , Kuznetsova Т. A. , Fesenko O. V.
Published: March 2024

The objective: to study the regional prevalence of mycobacteriosis and the types of non-tuberculous mycobacteria causing mycobacteriosis in Mari El Republic and Vladimir Region, to conduct a comparative clinical and radiological analysis of mycobacteriosis and tuberculosis.

Subjects and Methods. Cultures of non-tuberculous mycobacteria available in the bank of the bacteriological laboratory of two regions were analyzed: 182 cultures in the Republic of Mari El and 44 cultures in Vladimir Region. Medical records and X-ray archives of patients who were found to be positive for non-tuberculous mycobacteria were retrospectively studied.

Results. The incidence of mycobacteriosis in Vladimir Region and Mari El Republic made 1.5 and 4.3 cases per 100,000 population, respectively. Cultures of non-tuberculous mycobacteria that caused mycobacteriosis belonged to diverse species, and M.avium-complex was the most common (76% of cases). There were no statistically significant differences in the location and extent of lesions in patients with mycobacteriosis and tuberculosis (p > 0.05). The frequency of positive results of Mantoux test with 2TU was comparable Positive results of TRA test were found significantly more often among patients with tuberculosis versus patients with mycobacteriosis (15/19 (78.9%) and 9/24 (37.5%), respectively; p < 0.05). However, this is insufficient for differential diagnosis of these diseases.
Treatment with Inhaled Antibiotics as One of the Measures to Combat Bacterial Resistance (Cystic Fibrosis is Used as an Example)
Authors: Takhtamysheva A. V.
Published: March 2024

This review analyzes 33 publications on the effectiveness of inhaled antibiotics in patients with cystic fibrosis and evaluates their effect on bacterial resistance.
APPLICATION OF THE HYPNOTEACHING LEARNING METHOD TO IMPROVE SOCIOLOGY LEARNING OUTCOMES AT SMAN 6 KUPANG
Authors: Halla Fulgensia , Idris
Published: March 2024

This study aimed to determine the increase in student learning outcomes with the Hypothecating Learning Method in Sociology. The method used in this research is classroom action research (CAR), which includes four stages: planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data collection techniques used in this study were observation, learning achievement tests, and documentation. Data analysis techniques using descriptive qualitative analysis. The results of the first cycle test obtained an average value of 100%, with the percentage of students who completed 9 students who had reached KKM as much as 36% and those who had not completed 16 students 64%. However, the results of student tests in cycle I have not yet reached the level of success. However, the research continued to cycle II with an average value of 100% obtained with the percentage of students who did not complete 5 students who had not reached the KKM by 20%, and 20 students who had completed or had reached the KKM by 80% with a total of 25 students. Thus, it can be concluded that applying the Hypothecating method can improve student learning outcomes at SMA Negeri 6 Kupang.
Antifungal Activity of Moringa peregrina Plant Extracts Against Candida kruzei
Authors: Al-Khalasi Said , Al-Ghafri Abdullah , Al-Saqri Suad , Al-Jahdhami Habib , Al-Hosni Saif , Elmiligy Youssef
Published: March 2024

Commercial antibacterial drugs commonly used to treat diseases have led to the current drug resistance in humans. Early human civilizations used Moringa peregrina extracts against a variety of illnesses and infections caused by food. M. Peregrina grows well in a variety of harsh conditions, including high temperatures, limited water supply, and nutrient-deficient soils. There is something remarkable about this plant's resilience and ability to survive in challenging environments. To conserve water and withstand extreme drought conditions, it has evolved unique adaptations. M. peregrina's deciduous leaves allow it to shed its leaves during dry periods to reduce water loss through transpiration. As a result of this adaptation, it is able to endure prolonged periods of water scarcity. A serious infection can be caused by Candida kruzei, an opportunistic fungal pathogen that is especially dangerous to immuno-compromised individuals, and the increasing drug-resistance of several Candida strains have necessitated the search for alternative to standard anti-fungal agents to which resistance has grown. The objective of this study was to investigate the antifungal effect of M. peregrina ethanolic extract derived from its leaves, seeds, and roots against C. kruzei. The phytochemical screening of M. peregrina extracts were performed using qualitative determination whilst the antifungal activity of methanol and water extracts of leaves, seeds, and roots was performed using the agar diffusion method. The results of the phytochemical analysis demonstrated the presence of phenolic compounds, steroids, flavonoids, tannins, and saponins. The studied extracts displayed various degrees of antifungal activities against C. kruzei. The extract of the leaves was active against C. kruzei with recorded minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 10mg/ml. There is a need for further research to isolate and identify the antimicrobial agent in different parts of M. peregrina. A deeper investigation should be conducted into the antibacterial agent dosages of these plant parts, which may then be used by the pharmaceutical industry.
Một số giải pháp nhằm đẩy mạnh soạn thảo và áp dụng quy chuẩn kỹ thuật địa phương
Authors: Đặng Việt Dũng
Published: March 2024

Local regulations belong to Vietnam's technical regulation system. However, Local Regulations have not been developed and implemented in construction activities. Identifycations of the shortcomings and recommendations of solutions is are necessary to promote the development and implementation of local Regulations to be relevant to the provincial socio-economic conditions and the regional factors regarding to in the present situationscontext.
Occupational therapy role in enhancing creativity and intelligence development—A review study
Authors: Grajek Mateusz , Krupa-Kotara Karolina , Barylska Katarzyna , Yanakieva Antoniya
Published: March 2024

This article provides a comprehensive review of the impact of occupational therapy (OT) on the development of creativity and intelligence, areas of growing interest within the field of cognitive and developmental psychology. Through a systematic examination of the literature, this review aims to elucidate the role of OT in enhancing cognitive functions that underpin creativity and intelligence, including problem-solving skills, cognitive flexibility, and executive functioning. The methodology employed involves a rigorous search of peer-reviewed articles, employing inclusion and exclusion criteria designed to capture relevant studies, followed by a qualitative synthesis of findings to identify common themes and insights. The review reveals that OT interventions, particularly those incorporating creative activities and tasks targeting executive functions, can significantly contribute to cognitive development. Studies highlighted within the review demonstrate improvements in cognitive flexibility, problem-solving abilities, and overall intelligence quotients (IQ) among participants engaging in OT. Theoretical frameworks, such as Cognitive Stimulation Theory and Environmental Enrichment Theory, provide insight into the mechanisms through which OT may foster creativity and intelligence. In conclusion, this article underscores the potential of OT to enhance creativity and intelligence, suggesting that OT interventions could be a valuable component of educational and developmental programs. By fostering engagement in meaningful and challenging activities, OT not only supports the rehabilitation and adaptive capabilities of individuals with various needs but also contributes to the cognitive and emotional growth of a broader population. This review advocates for the integration of creative and cognitively stimulating activities within OT practice, highlighting the importance of further research to expand our understanding of these relationships.