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Immunomodulatory properties of splenocytes treated with chlorpromazine in experimental aggression
Authors: Serenko E. V. , Goldina I. A. , Markova E. V.
Published: September 2024

Aggressive behavior is considered to be as one of the central symptoms of many neuropsychiatric disorders. It is a serious medical and biological problem associated both with high frequency and severity of manifestations and lack of selective correction means. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the functional phenotype of immune cells treated with chlorpromazine in aggressive animals in vitro, as well as the effect of transplantation of these cells on syngeneic aggressive recipient’s immune cells functional activity. Aggressive behavior was formed in active mice as a result of repeated experience of victories in agonistic interactions with animals with a submissive partner. Further, aggressive animals were isolated into individual cells and used as donors and recipients of immune cells. Immune cells were obtained under sterile conditions from suspension of spleen cells precultured with chlorpromazine. The level of spontaneous and mitogen-induced cell proliferation was assessed using a standard method of radioactive label incorporation. The quantitative content of cytokines in samples of treated with chlorpromazine cell cultures supernatant was determined by enzyme immunoassay using appropriate test systems. Further aggressive syngeneic recipients were intravenously injected with splenocytes precultured with chlorpromazine. The control group of animals was injected with splenocytes precultured under similar conditions, without the chlorpromazine addition. The recipients were assessed for the spleen cells proliferative activity and the intensity of humoral and cellular immune response using standard methods, by the number of antibody-forming spleen cells and severity of a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction in response to T-dependent antigen introduction. It was found that treatment with chlorpromazine in vitro suppressed mitogen-stimulated proliferation of splenocytes in aggressive mice, without changing of spontaneous proliferation. It was also accompanied by some cytokines production decrease: IL-6, IL-2 and IFNã. When studying the humoral and cellular immune response intensity in aggressive recipients after transplantation of donor’s syngeneic splenocytes treated with chlorpromazine, a decrease in the intensity of humoral immune response was recorded. Transplantation of donor’s splenocytes treated with chlorpromazine was also accompanied by a decrease in spontaneous and mitogen-stimulated proliferation of splenocytes from aggressive recipients. Thus, the obtained data indicate the inhibitory effect of chlorpromazine on immune cell’s functional activity in aggressive mice, as well as the positive immunomodulatory effect of chlorpromazine-treated immune cells transplantation at aggressive behavior in experimental animals.
Validity of medical exemptions from vaccination in persons with allergic disorders
Authors: Moskalets O. V.
Published: September 2024

Despite the enormous successes that have been achieved in the fight against infectious diseases thanks to mass preventive vaccination, primarily the reduction of child mortality, оutbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases sometimes occur. One of the reasons is unjustified medical exemptions from vaccinations, which were widely used in the past, the shortcomings of taking into account adverse events after immunization as well as parental refusals (complete or partial) from preventive vaccinations. The article presents data from a retrospective analysis of medical records of patients sent for consultation with an allergist-immunologist to decide on the possibility of vaccination against the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19), including to confirm previously issued medical exemptions. The study included 87 patients (39 men and 48 women), most of them were of working age. Sixty-eight patients (78.2%) had previously received medical exemptions from vaccination, including 14 (20.6%) based on information about adverse events after immunization, and 32 (47.1%) based on adverse reactions for the administration of other medications, and in 22 (32.3%) only on the basis of a diagnosis of any allergic disease. At the same time, medical documentation confirming the facts of adverse events after immunization or adverse reactions to medications was absent in the vast majority of cases. In addition, 3 patients were not vaccinated in childhood due to parental refusal, and another 16 patients were contacted to assess the potential risk of developing side effects after vaccination due to the presence of allergic diseases (bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, chronic urticaria, recurrent angioedema). Based on clinical and anamnestic data and, if necessary, laboratory and instrumental studies, temporary contraindications for vaccination were identified in only 6 (27.2%) patients. There were no absolute contraindications. In other cases, stable remission was observed or the disease was fully or partially controlled with medication, which was not a contraindication for vaccination at the time of treatment. Thus, in most cases, medical exemptions from vaccinations are unfounded or become irrelevant over time. At the same time, the lack of medical documentation seriously makes it difficult to objectively assess the risk of developing adverse events after immunization in patients with allergic diseases.
Influence of a synthetic analogue of the active center of GM-CSF – peptide ZP2 on the growth and biofilm formation of gram-negative bacteria – causes of surgical infections
Authors: Pashinina O. A. , Kartashova O. L. , Pashkova T. M. , Gritsenko V. A.
Published: September 2024

The aim is to analyze the nature of the effect of the synthetic analogue of the active center of GM- CSF – peptide ZP2 on the growth and biofilm formation (BPO) of gram–negative bacteria – pathogens of surgical infections. The study used 18 clinical isolates of gram-negative bacteria of different species (Klebsiella pneumoniae, Citrobacter freundii, Stenotrophamonas maltophilia) isolated from purulent wounds in patients with surgical pathology and showing pronounced resistance to many antibiotics used in clinical practice. The isolation of pure cultures of microorganisms was carried out by conventional methods; species were assessed by direct protein profiling using a MALDI TOF mass spectrometer. To study the effect of ZP2 peptide on bacterial growth and BPO, isolates were co-cultured with a solution of ZP2 peptide in meat-peptone broth (MPB) at a concentration of 5 micrograms/ml at 37°C for 24-48 hours. The effect of the ZP2 peptide was studied both on emerging biofilms and on those formed, according to the degree of binding of crystalline violet in sterile 96-well polystyrene plates. Next, Growth inhibition indices and coefficients of BPO of microorganisms were determined. It was found that the synthetic analogue of the active center of granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) – peptide ZP2 inhibited the growth of the studied bacterial strains, reducing the biomass of experimental cultures during the development of bacterial populations. At the same time, the species-specific effect of the ZP2 peptide on the ability of surgical strains of the studied bacteria to form biofilms has been shown. It was experimentally established that all the studied surgical strains of microorganisms were capable of biofilm formation, and the maximum severity of the trait was characteristic of S. maltophilia isolates. The synthetic analogue of the active center of granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) – peptide ZP2 caused a decrease in the ability to form biofilms in isolates S. maltophilia and destroyed already formed biofilms in all studied species of microorganisms. The experimental data obtained expand the range of potential clinical applications of the synthetic analogue of the active center of granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) – peptide ZP2, and its use in new medicines can be effective in combating antibiotic-resistant pathogens of surgical infections.
Study of the phagocytic activity of neutrophilic granulocytes in the peripheral blood of residents of Abkhazia of different ages
Authors: Trapsh Kh. Z. , Matua A. Z. , Amaba T. S. , Gorukhchieva F. A. , Smyr S. D. , Kondzhariya I. G. , Mikvabiya Z. Ya.
Published: September 2024

As a result of examinations of the indigenous population of different ages in Abkhazia, 103 of the healthiest patients were selected, divided according to WHO classifications into four age groups: group 1 – young age (18-44 years, n = 37), group 2 – middle age (45-59 years, n = 13), group 3 – elderly (60- 74 years old, n = 27) and group 4 – senile (75-89 years old, n = 26). To assess the health status of those observed, along with the clinical examination, a number of laboratory tests were carried out: hematological, hemostasiological, biochemical, the concentration of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines were determined; instrumental diagnostics were used, when needed. The examination was carried out after the informed voluntary consent of the patients. Almost to all senile and sometimes elderly patients were paid home visits. The criteria for exclusion from the study were significant deviations from the norm in the studied laboratory blood parameters, exacerbations of chronic diseases and the presence of acute infectious diseases at the time of the examination. The phagocytic activity of neutrophil granulocytes (NG) was determined by flow cytometry using an EPICS XL cytometer (Beckman Coulter, USA) using the FagoFlowEx® Kit (Czech Republic) designed to assess absorption (percentage of actively phagocytic NG) and digestion (NG stimulation index) NG abilities after stimulation with E. coli in heparinized whole blood samples. When comparing leukocytes, no statistically significant differences were revealed between the four age groups compared: young, middle, elderly, and senile (p = 0.795). The absolute content of NG in the peripheral blood of the examined groups did not differ significantly, while the percentage ratio had a significant difference between the elderly and senile groups (p = 0.019). When assessing the absorptive capacity and determining the percentage of FAN depending on age, statistically significant differences were established between the young and senile age groups (p = 0.038). When comparing the oxygen-dependent digestive activity of NG, the stimulation index, depending on age, statistically significant differences were also established between the young and old age groups (p = 0.014). No significant differences between other age groups were found in terms of % FAN or IS. Thus, among the age groups examined, we identified a statistically significant weakening of both the absorption and oxygen-dependent digestive phagocytic activity of neutrophil granulocytes in the senile group, which turned out to be the most vulnerable according to the studied indicators.
Clinical and epidemiological aspects of primary immunodeficiencies in the Republic of Karakalpakstan
Authors: Kalandarova A. N. , Jiemuratova G. K. , Ismailova A. A. , Matkarimova A. A.
Published: September 2024

Studying the prevalence of primary immunodeficiency disorders (PID) is an important aspect of epidemiological research, as it allows for assessing the frequency of these diseases occurring in different regions. The distribution of PID may vary depending on ethnic background and geographical location. Information on the prevalence of PID at regional, national, and international levels enables a more accurate determination of the scale of the problem and the development of effective prevention and treatment strategies. Studying the epidemiological and clinical profile of congenital immune disorders (PID) in the Republic of Karakalpakstan is crucial for understanding the prevalence, age and gender structure, as well as the spectrum of nosological forms of these rare diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of congenital immune disorders, primary immunodeficiencies in the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The study material consisted of data on patients receiving inpatient treatment at a multidisciplinary children’s hospital in the Republic of Karakalpakstan and those under the care of an allergist-immunologist in the outpatient clinic at district medical centers in the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The average delay in diagnosis from the onset of clinical manifestation of PID in the region was 2.7 years. It was found that the mortality rate was 2.8%. Screening tests for verifying PID in the diagnostic search stage included clinical and biochemical blood analyses, and determination of serum immunoglobulins. At the time of diagnosis, patients exhibited a significant decrease in IgG and IgA immunoglobulin levels. In addition to the disorder in the humoral branch of adaptive immunity, children with this disease showed a decrease in the absolute number of T lymphocytes. The data obtained from the study indicate insufficient diagnosis of primary immunodeficiencies in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, which may serve as a basis for the development of educational programs aimed at increasing awareness of primary immunodeficiencies. Further research and systematization of information on patients with primary immunodeficiencies are necessary for the development of regional programs for the implementation of screening diagnostics.
Neues Sehen: Wie Martin Warnke die Freiheit der Kunst entdeckte
Authors: Michels Karen
Published: September 2024

Die Biografie präsentiert einen unkonventionellen Denker und den Wiederentdecker Aby Warburgs. Er galt als einer der international angesehensten und bedeutendsten Gelehrten, als Diplomat der Wissenschaft, als Spezialist für Goya und Velázquez, Rubens und Dürer sowie für die Sozialgeschichte des »Hofkünstlers«, als Begründer der kritischen Bildwissenschaft und nicht zuletzt als ein ungewöhnlich inspirierender Lehrer. Fast 25 Jahre lang hat Martin Warnke als Ordinarius für Kunstgeschichte an der Universität Hamburg gewirkt. In dieser Zeit hat er sein Fach sensibilisiert: für die Erkenntnis, dass die Kunst als autonome Kraft sich allen gesellschaftlichen Ansprüchen widersetzt - aber auch für die intellektuellen Leistungen der durch die Nationalsozialisten vertriebenen Kollegen und die innovativen Denkansätze Aby Warburgs. Mit der Revitalisierung des Warburg-Hauses hat er in der hamburgischen Stadtlandschaft eine wichtige Spur hinterlassen. Herzstück des Hauses ist Warnkes legendärer Zettelkasten zur »Politischen Ikonographie«, der sowohl historische als auch aktuelle Strategien politischer Inszenierung auf faszinierende Weise sichtbar macht. Warnkes Methode war der Zweifel, sein Zuhause der »Denkraum der Besonnenheit«. Seine Lust an der »Umkehr jeder Erwartung« (Horst Bredekamp) und seine brillante Sprache machen die Lektüre seiner Werke zu einem zeitlosen Abenteuer.
Aportes de la Logoterapia y el Análisis Existencial a la Psicopedagogía
Authors: Boado de Landaboure Noemí Beatriz
Published: September 2024

En este número de la Serie Cuadernos de Psicología y Psicopedagogía presentamos una selección de textos, artículos publicados en revistas científicas y ponencias expuestas en congresos de Noemí Beatriz Boado de Landaboure, que consideramos son importantes aportes, desde una perspectiva logoterapéutica y analítica existencial, a la Psicopedagogía. Invitamos a la Dra. Boado de Landaboure a elaborar esta publicación, por entender que fue una de las psicopedagogas que, habiendo sido de las primeras graduadas universitarias en esta profesión, fue modelo de identificación de las camadas posteriores de estudiantes. Además, durante sus estudios tuvo contacto directo con muchos de los pioneros de la psicopedagogía, que no eran psicopedagogos y nos brinda testimonios de ellos. También queremos mencionar que la Dra. Boado de Landaboure es una de las pioneras en la difusión de la Logoterapia y el Análisis Existencial en nuestro país, tiene publicaciones de la obra de los discípulos de Viktor Frankl: Alfried Längle y Elisabeth Lukas. Cabe señalar que continúa actualmente en diálogo con Längle. Los textos seleccionados para este cuaderno fueron realizados por la autora durante su trayectoria profesional como psicopedagoga y docente universitaria, de los cuales es única autora o en coautoría. Los trabajos se presentan en su versión original tal como fueron publicados o expuestos, respetando las normas de redacción y de citación en donde se los publicó o se expuso.
HEMATOPOIETIC CELL TRANSPLANTATION (HCT) FOR ALL: A report from the 2024 Congress of the Brazilian Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Society (SBTMO)
Authors: Barroso Duarte Fernando , Sampaio Nunes Barroso Karine , Guilherme Darrigo Juniro Luiz , Maria Sales Bonfim Carmem
Published: September 2024

This article analyzes current data, and the main challenges faced in Hematopoietic cell Transplantation (HCT) in Brazil, as presented at the SBTMO 2024 meeting, with the aim of guiding future actions. Topics discussed included the waiting list for HCT transplants, access to beds for adults and pediatric patients, and the need for a more efficient distribution of resources across the country. Among the identified needs were the creation of a program to expand access to transplants through the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS), the importance of health registries for data-driven decisions, and the development of the "Mais Saúde Amazônia" project to expand transplant centers in the Amazon region. Additionally, the provision of financial incentives for transplant centers, the implementation of mentorship programs to increase access to HCT, and the formation of a cooperative network between SBTMO (Brazilian Society of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy), ABHH (Brazilian Association of Hematology, Hemotherapy, and Cellular Therapy), ANVISA (Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency), ABRALE (Brazilian Association of Lymphoma and Leukemia), and INCA (Brazilian National Cancer Institute) to improve the integration of HCT services were discussed
SRPSKI KAO STRANI JEZIK MEDICINSKE STRUKE: LEKSIČKI POTENCIJAL UDžBENIKA NAMENjENIH POČETNOM NIVOU
Authors:   University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Philology and Arts, Serbia, Nikolić Milka V.
Published: September 2024

The subject of this paper refers to Serbian as a foreign language for specific purposes, and Serbian is considered as a foreign language for the professional needs of medical students at the beginner level of knowledge. For now, we do not have a textbook specifically intended for students of the medical profession, therefore teachers rely on didactic resources provided for general courses. The aim of this paper is to examine the lexical potential of the existing text- books for use in the beginner-level classes attended by medical students. The corpus consists of 12 textbook publications, published in Serbia and abroad between 1986 and 2011. The content analysis method and descriptive method are applied. The analysis of textbook contents at the beginner level related to health topics (parts of the body, going to the doctor, illness, treat- ment) shows that the corpus viewed as a whole has a high lexical potential. Existing textbooks make it possible to find lexical units and syntactic constructions suitable for teaching Serbian as a foreign language intended for medical students at the beginner level. The task of future research is to form courses in Serbian as a foreign language of the medical profession, as well as to create didactic tools aligned with the professional needs of healthcare workers.
Rediseño de empaques para productos cerâmicos
Authors: Rodríguez-López Karla Indira , Clemente-Guerrero Dulce María , Rosas-González Armando , Velarde-Galván Alejandra , Cortés-Camacho Eruvid
Published: September 2024

Un empaque es el elemento que se encarga de proteger, preservar, transportar, presentar la información de los productos y permitir su óptimo arribo al consumidor final. La cerámica es el arte de fabricar objetos con arcilla cocida, ha estado presente en diversas civilizaciones humanas fungiendo como objetos utilitarios y ornamentales. El estado de Oaxaca posee comunidades que han mantenido sus tradiciones cerámicas a través del tiempo, asimismo, es el sitio donde han surgido pequeñas empresas que fusionan técnicas y diseños antiguos con tendencias modernas para el diseño de nuevos productos. Tanto los artesanos como las organizaciones presentan enormes retos en la distribución de las piezas cerámicas a los consumidores finales, ya que generalmente los productos presentan daños por roturas, rayaduras y/o desportilladuras. En esta investigación se rediseñaron un par de empaques para dos conjuntos cerámicos de una pequeña empresa oaxaqueña, aplicando la metodología “PREDICA” generada por la Fundación Prodintec de España. Los nuevos diseños de empaques produjeron mejoras importantes en las operaciones de armado y de verificación; además, se redujo la cantidad de empaques que sufrieron daños durante su transporte y se eliminó los materiales de relleno que normalmente se ocupan.
Tipos de familia y roles domésticos del profesorado mexicano en el contexto pandémico
Authors: Marrero Joel Iglesias
Published: September 2024

La especificación de las diversas estructuras familiares y de las tendencias en los roles domésticos que desempeñan profesoras y profesores de todos los niveles escolares, pertenecientes a un colegio privado del Estado de México, fue el propósito del estudio en un amplio marco que le permitirá a toda la comunidad escolar, de manera mediata, conocer importantes aspectos de las personas que están al frente de muchos grupos escolares para guiar los procesos formativos académicos de varias generaciones. Bajo el paradigma cuantitativo, se empleó un diseño no experimental transeccional descriptivo y un muestreo estratificado, mismo que permitió estudiar una muestra de trescientos nueve sujetos representativos de toda la población docente de la institución educativa. La información obtenida mediante un cuestionario en línea brindó resultados que indican que el hecho de haber convivido en un entorno familio-escolar-laboral, dado el distanciamiento social por Covid-19, implicó un cambio sustantivo en las tareas domésticas un poco mayor para docentes mujeres que para los hombres. Asimismo, se puede ultimar que las tareas domésticas son asumidas en una magnitud similar tanto por el sexo femenino como por el masculino, pues la diferencia no es estadísticamente significativa como podría pensarse desde la prevalencia de una cultura tradicionalmente machista en México. Este dato atestigua el avance hacia un ideal de igualdad en la sociedad mexicana y un ideal de equilibro funcional en el contexto familiar del profesorado, con la respectiva influencia que pueden llegar a tener dichos cambios en las relaciones entre los componentes personales del sistema escolar.
Metabolic Disorders and Kapha Dosha in Ayurveda
Authors: Sangeeta Gupta  , Swati Sharma  , Yadav Sarita
Published: September 2024

According to Ayurveda Vata, Pitta and Kapha are the three types of energy factors called Doshas which actually control all the functioning of the body and are thus responsible for health and disease. Various types of disorders occur in the body due to derangement of these Doshas. Vata or air factor is responsible for degenerative disorders in the body whereas inflammatory disorders occur due to the derangement of Pitta. Kapha or water factor is responsible for causing the accumulative type of diseases in the body. Most of the lifestyle disorders today like hyperglycaemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, obesity or a cluster of all these in the form of metabolic syndrome are the major consequences of accumulation of certain unwanted substances in the body which increase the fluid level of the body or the imbalanced Kapha leading to the stagnation of the body channels with undigested material or toxins called Ama in Ayurveda. Ama is a sticky material generated due to decreased Agni levels or decreased enzyme secretions leading to defective or incomplete digestion of the food we take producing the byproducts of metabolism which get accumulated in the body with time producing the accumulative disorders. According to Ayurveda, Kapha type people are prone to such ailments. A proper understanding of the balanced and unbalanced Kapha in Ayurveda is helpful in providing an answer to the metabolic disorders.
Ayurvedic Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea with Sapthasara Arka
Authors: Parvathi G  , Maya Balakrishnan  , Giby Thomas
Published: September 2024

Dysmenorrhea is one of the most common gynecological conditions that affect the quality of life of women. The incidence of primary dysmenorrhea of sufficient magnitude to cause pain with incapacitation is about 15–25%. Udavartha, one among the Vathika Yonirogas, characterized by painful menstruation and relief of symptoms after blood discharge; can be symptomatically correlated to primary dysmenorrhoea. Sapthasara Kashaya, mentioned in Chikitsa Manjari, is indicated in the Ruja of Yoni, Hrith, Kukshi, and Prushta. The drugs in the Sapthasara Kashaya are Vathakapha samana and Vatanulomana in action. Methodology: Here is a case report of an 18-year-old girl who presented with complaints of severe pain during menstruation, low back ache, nausea, vomiting, and giddiness for the past 2 years. Her USG reports were found to be normal and so were diagnosed as a case of primary dysmenorrhoea. The patient was given 24ml of Sapthasara Arka with the same amount of water orally twice daily, half an hour before food, for 60 days. The assessment was done on 0th, 30th, 60th, and 90th days using the Visual Analogue Scale and the Verbal Descriptive Scale. Result: Signs and symptoms were significantly reduced on the 30th day of treatment and they were absent on 60th day and 90th day of follow-up. Conclusion: In primary dysmenorrhoea, the administration of Sapthasara Arka was found to be effective.
A Clinical Efficacy of Marma Chikitsa and Ayurvedic Intervention in Management of Ardhavbhedak (Migraine)
Authors: Rahul Ratan Uikey  , Rita Marwaha  , Pankaj Gupta  , Nisha Bhalerao  , Swatantra Kumar Chourasia
Published: September 2024

Migraine is a prevalent and disabling neurological disorder characterized by severe, unilateral headaches often accompanied by nausea, light sensitivity, and sound sensitivity. Migraine is estimated to be the second most prevalent brain disorder after anxiety, affecting nearly 41 million adults. In Ayurveda it is correlated with Ardhavabhedaka, one of the Shiroroga out of 11 mentioned by Acharya Sushruta. Ardhavabhedaka is a Tridoshaja Vyadhi. The present case study is subjected to assess the efficacy of Marma Chikitsa and Ayurveda treatment in management of Ardhavbhedak. A 27 years old female patient came to our institute with complaint of experiencing on-and-off frontal headaches, predominantly left-sided, accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. Marma Chikitsa, Pathyadi kwath 20ml BD with equal amount of water, and Shadbindu Tail Nasya was given for 21 days. Marma Chikitsa is used for pain management, while Pathyadi Kwath is specifically indicated for Shiroroga in Shrangdhara Samhita and Nasya Karma is considered as the best therapeutic intervention in Shiro Roga by Acharya Charaka. After 21 days of Marma Chikitsa significant improvements were noticed in pain management, while Shadbindu Tail Nasya and Pathyadi kwath also relieve other symptoms, resulting in overall improvement in the patient’s condition.
Comparison of barriers to physical activity to levels of physical activity and psychological well-being based on the demographic environment in the vision impairment disability group
Authors: Ashadi Kunjung , Setijono Hari , Wiriawan Oce , Wijono Wijono , Wibowo Sapto , Andriana Laily Mita , Sidik Rizky Muhammad , Utami Tri Setyo , Hafidz Abdul , Purnomo Mochamad , Jatmiko Tutur , Kusuma Donny Ardy , Wulandari Fifit Yeti , Fajar Muhammad Kharis , Widohardhono Rachman , Daulay Dio Alif Airlangga , Zolkafi Mohd Azrul Anuar
Published: September 2024

Barriers to physical activity in vision impairment are associated with increased inactivity and psychological well-being problems. Previous research has only identified constraints in physical activity without conducting an in-depth analysis of physical activity levels and psychological well-being. This study aims to explore the differences in physical activity barriers based on three different demographic environments regarding physical activity levels and psychological well-being. The method used was quantitative inferential with a cross-sectional design approach involving 90 respondents registered with the Indonesia Association of the Blind. Data were collected using the Barrier Questionnaire for People with Vision Impairment (BPAQ-VI), the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS), and General Practice Physical Activity (GPPAQ). The data was processed using the one-way ANOVA test and the Tukey HSD via SPSS version 26. The study's results stated differences in physical activity barriers, physical activity levels, and psychological well-being in vision impairment groups living in urban centres, suburbs, and rural areas (p<0.05). It was concluded that the visionly impaired disability group living in the city centre had minimal barriers compared to the vision impairment group living in suburban and rural areas. Vision impairment groups living in urban centres have better physical activity and psychological well-being than those living in suburbs and rural areas. The study contributed to an increase in the number of fitness influencers among those with vision impairment. It raised awareness among sports practitioners to design innovative and friendly exercise methods and programs for the group.
Keywords: Barrier Physical Activity, health, fitness and wellness, environment, psychological well-being, blind.
Analysis of the impact of different intensities and time periods on the physical and technical performance of professional soccer players
Authors: De Pablo Matías , Torres Carol , Ulloa Díaz David , Fabrica Gabriel
Published: September 2024

Soccer match simulations provide valuable information on player performance and training methods but how intensity during a game affects a player's physical/technical performance has yet to be explored. The objective of the study was to analyse the impact of variable intensity intervals during the first block of the Copenhagen Soccer Test. A repeated measures study was designed to compare three intensity levels, three time periods and their effects on sprint speed, perceived effort, goal shooting accuracy, dribbling, and long pass accuracy in professional soccer players. The comparison analysis between different phases showed a significant decrease in sprint speed (p < 0.001) and an increase in perceived effort (p < 0.001), however, the technical variables did not change (p > 0.05). When comparing the data based on intensity, significant decreases were observed in all variables (p < 0.001). The combined analysis of the results indicates that the speed decreases and the rate of perceived exertion increases as the simulation progresses. Meanwhile, the accuracy of goal kicks, dribbling, and long passes are negatively affected by high-intensity efforts, but demonstrate recovery over the course of the simulation. The increase in intensity affects the speed more than the accuracy of shots on goal, dribbling and passing.
Keywords: Performance, Soccer, Intensity, Physical performance, Technical performance.
In pursuit of precısion: assessing the impact of physical attributes on change of direction speed ın women's cricket
Authors: Boby Farjana Akter , Orhan Bekir Erhan , Apou Arif Chowdhury , Sohel Mohammad , Iqbal Asif , Mia Hannan
Published: September 2024

Cricket demands a unique blend of athleticism, strategy, and precision, with physical fitness crucial in achieving sports excellence. While previous research has highlighted the importance of physical attributes such as speed, explosive power, and agility, the complex interactions between these factors about change of direction speed (CODS) still need to be better understood. This study investigated the relationship between CODS and key physical measures among female cricket players, providing insights into the factors influencing athletic performance in cricket. Thirty female cricketers (aged 16-26 years) participated in the study, undergoing assessments of CODS, speed, vertical jump, and broad jump. Statistical analyses, including Pearson correlation coefficients, multiple regression analysis, and ANOVA, were employed to examine the relationships between these physical measures and CODS. Reliability was deemed to be poor (<0.3), moderate (0.4<0.6), and strong (0.7≤) based on prior research. Significant positive correlations were observed between agility and acceleration and maximal speed tests, underscoring the importance of speed in cricket performance. Furthermore, moderate to strong negative correlations were found between CODS and explosive lower body power tests, highlighting the significance of lower body explosiveness for rapid directional shifts in cricket. Regression analysis revealed that speed, broad jump, and vertical jump collectively contributed to a strong predictive model for agility. Enhancing speed, explosive power, and agility through targeted training interventions could improve cricket players' on-field performance and competitive edge. Overall, this study contributes to understanding the complex interactions between physical attributes and cricket performance, offering practical insights for player development and strategic improvement.
Key Words: Change of Direction Speed; Physical Attributes; Explosive Power; Agility
Gender disparities in long passing performance among senior football players: implications for inclusive training strategies
Authors: Khatun Mukta , Akter Boby Farjana , Sanjaykumar Swamynathan , Ponnusamy Yoga Lakshmi , Ratko Pavlović , Setyawan Hendra , Mohammad Sohel , Asif Iqbal
Published: September 2024

Background: Football, as the most popular sport globally, encompasses fundamental skills like the lofted pass, a cornerstone technique mastered early in player development. Purpose study: This study aimed to analyze long passing performance disparities between senior male and female football players. Method and material: A total of 74 football players, comprising 35 boys and 39 girls (ages 15-18 years), were randomly selected as subjects. Personal information including academic details, age, Body height (cm), Body weight (kg), BMI (kg/m²), training age, and level played, alongside football performance metrics such as: Ball speed (km), Kicked ball distance (m) and Approach run distance (m), were recorded. Data collection involved the use of a Bushnell Radar gun for speed tests and long pass (Model 101911, USA), a digital weighing scale for body weight (BEURER Typ 35, Germany), Stadiometer for body height measurement (SECA 206, Germany) and a measuring tape for distance measurements. Statistical analysis: The data analysis employed descriptive statistics, Mean, SD, and the Mann-Whitney U Test for independent samples (p<0.05). Results: Indicate significant discrepancies in performance metrics between senior boys and girls. Boys exhibited greater ball speed (Mean=79.00±9.36km) vs. to girls (Mean=51.62±7.92km), with a significant inferential statistic of p<0.00. Similarly, kicked ball distance favored boys (Mean=46.53±51.11m) vs. over girls (Mean=17.47±9.73m), again with a significant inferential statistic of p<0.00. Notably, gender differences were less pronounced in approach run distance. Surprisingly, age, training age, and BMI showed no significant correlations with performance metrics, suggesting other influential factors. Conclusions: These results highlight the notable differences in football performance between genders, highlighting the greater speed and strength of boys in kicks and ball distance covering. Improving overall performance and inclusivity in the sport may depend on addressing these gaps.
Keywords: Football, Long Pass, Gender Differences, Performance Metrics, Kinematics.
Efeitos de programas de exercício na saúde metabólica e na composição corporal de adolescentes com obesidade: revisão sistemática
Authors: Jerónimo Afonso , Leão Miriam , Pereira Hugo
Published: September 2024

Introdução: A prevalência de excesso de peso e obesidade é um problema de saúde pública global, afetando tanto adultos como crianças. O objetivo desta revisão sistemática é analisar a literatura que descreva os efeitos de programas de exercício na saúde metabólica e na composição corporal de adolescentes com obesidade. Métodos: Para esta revisão sistemática foi realizada uma pesquisa literária em bases de dados como PubMed e SPORTDiscus, aplicando a estratégia PICOS para a busca de palavras-chave, envolveu um processo de seleção de três etapas por dois autores independentes, no qual foi recolhida dados sobre a caracterização dos estudos e avaliou o risco de viés dos usando a ferramenta Joanna Briggs Critical Appraisal. Resultados: Os 18 estudos analisados abordaram a composição corporal, perfil lipídico, metabolismo dos hidratos, aptidão cardiovascular, aptidão física e atividade física, e a hormona do stress em adolescentes obesos, notando-se melhorias na maioria dos parâmetros, incluindo reduções no peso, gordura corporal, perímetro da cintura, LDL, insulina, glicose e cortisol, bem como aumentos na HDL, VO2máx, VO2peak e minutos de atividade por dia. Conclusões: Treino regular foi visto como sendo eficaz para controlar o peso e promover saúde em crianças com excesso de peso, combinando o treino aeróbio e resistência, sendo que programas individualizados sejam cruciais. O estudo apresenta algumas limitações, as amostras pequenas e duração curta limitam a generalização e avaliação de resultados a longo prazo. Estudos futuros devem procurar implementar intervenções de longo prazo e programas de treino com envolvimento familiar para sustentabilidade e sucesso.
Palavras-chave: Obesidade, Saúde metabólica, composição corporal, Treino aeróbio, Treino de resistência, HDL, LDL.
The effect of a proposed training curriculum to develop some special physical abilities and the accuracy of the movement scoring skill for the Ramadi football club players
Authors: Ali Othman , Mushref Ameer , Hummadi Jasim , Awad Ahmed
Published: September 2024

The research aims to prepare a proposed training curriculum that includes physical and skill exercises for the Ramadi football club players, as well as knowing the effect of the proposed training curriculum in developing some special physical abilities and the accuracy of the movement scoring skill of the research sample. The researchers assumed that there are statistical differences between the results of the two pre-tests. and posttest for the research sample in the variables studied, the researchers used the experimental approach and designed one group with two pre and posttests and in favor of the posttest, it was represented by the players of Ramadi Football Club, who numbered (22) players representing 33.3% of the original population, where four players were excluded, two of whom were injured and two were traveling outside the country, so the final sample size was (18) players, representing 81.8% of the total research sample. The researchers used a proposed training approach that includes (24) training units for a period of (8) weeks, three days a week (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday), where the main experiment was applied on Monday corresponding to (22/8/2023) until Monday corresponding to (10/17/2023), The researchers used the high-intensity interval training method, in which the intensity ranges between (80-90%), After knowing the results. the researchers reached a set of conclusions including. The proposed training curriculum has a positive impact on the development of physical abilities related to football. The proposed training curriculum contributed to the development of the accuracy of the football scoring skill. Considering the conclusions, the researchers recommend the following. Emphasizing the use of the training curriculum by club coaches for all categories to develop special physical and skill aspects, Emphasizing the use of the training curriculum proposed by the trainers to develop special physical capabilities and the accuracy of the movement scoring skill.
Keywords: special physical abilities, scoring skill, football, club players.
El efecto del entrenamiento pliométrico en las patadas de Pencak Silat: Revisión de la literatura (The Effect of Plyometric Training on Pencak Silat Kicks: Literature Review)
Authors: Ahmad Alvia , Prasetyo Yudik , Sumaryanti Sumaryanti , Nugroho Sigit , Amiruddin Amiruddin , Widiyanto Widiyanto
Published: September 2024

El pencak silat es uno de los patrimonios culturales de Indonesia que requiere habilidades especiales, sobre todo en los combates que hacen hincapié en las técnicas de patada. Los métodos de entrenamiento adecuados pueden mejorar la fuerza y la velocidad necesarias para las patadas en pencak silat. Este estudio pretende determinar el efecto del entrenamiento pliométrico sobre las patadas en pencak silat. Este estudio emplea un diseño de revisión de la literatura, buscando en las bases de datos Scopus, DOAJ y Google Scholar artículos publicados en los últimos 5 años (2019 a 2024). Los criterios de inclusión son diseños de estudios experimentales relacionados con el entrenamiento pliométrico en patadas de pencak silat. La extracción de datos incluye objetivos, muestras, intervenciones y resultados de investigación. Los resultados de la búsqueda en la base de datos produjeron 292 estudios, y hubo 11 que cumplieron los criterios. Según los resultados de la revisión, el entrenamiento pliométrico puede aumentar significativamente la fuerza y la velocidad de las patadas en pencak silat, en particular las patadas de media luna, las patadas laterales (T) y las patadas rectas. Los resultados de este estudio indican que los atletas de silat pueden adoptar el entrenamiento pliométrico para mejorar significativamente su capacidad de dar patadas.
Palabras clave: pliometría, músculos de las piernas, potencia explosiva, patadas, pencak silat.
Abstract. Pencak silat is one of Indonesia's cultural heritages that requires special skills, especially in matches that emphasize kicking techniques. The right training methods can improve the strength and speed needed for kicks in pencak silat. This study aims to determine the effect of plyometric training on kicks in pencak silat. This study employs a literature review design, searching the Scopus, DOAJ, and Google Scholar databases for articles published within the last 5 years (2019 to 2024). The inclusion criteria are experimental study designs related to plyometric training on pencak silat kicks. Data extraction includes objectives, samples, interventions, and research results. The search results in the database produced 292 studies, and there were 11 that met the criteria. According to the review results, plyometric training can significantly increase the strength and speed of kicks in pencak silat, particularly crescent kicks, sidekicks (T), and straight kicks. The results of this study indicate that silat athletes can adopt plyometric training to improve their kicking ability significantly.
Keywords: plyometrics, leg muscles, explosive power, kicks, pencak silat.
Brazilian student-athletes' perceived possession of dual career competencies
Authors: Alves Grubertt Guilherme , Rodrigues da Costa Felipe , Serassuelo Junior Helio , Márquez Sara
Published: September 2024

Dual career is defined as a career with the major foci on sport and studies or work. Dual career competencies are all the skills and attitudes that allow athletes to balance their educational development to their sports careers. This study aimed to investigate the differences in perceived possession of competencies (Dual Career Management; Career Plan; Emotional Awareness; Social Intelligence and Adaptability) between Brazilian student-athletes of both sexes, types of educational institutions (TEI) – private and public, and educational level (EL) – secondary and higher education. 745 Brazilian student-athletes (Mage = 17.3 ± 5.4; 54% female; 8% student-athletes with disabilities) completed the Brazilian version of the Dual Career Competency Questionnaire for Athletes. The results showed statistically significant outcomes in the main effect for sex and EL. Female student-athletes from public TEI (M = 4.23 + 0.38) presented higher perceived possession for Dual Career Management when compared to male student-athletes from the same categorization of TEI (M = 4.03 + 0.04). Female student-athletes from private TEI reported lower perceived possession for Emotional Awareness (M = 3.73 + 0.04). The results of this investigation can support (1) coaches, family, stakeholders in general and the student-athletes themselves in better grasping and optimizing their attitudes towards dual career and (2) researchers advance knowledge in this very recent area in Brazil.
Keywords: dual career, student-athlete, competencies, education, sports training
Otava mental skill for sports 3 - validation and gender invariance for the portuguese version
Authors: Silva Carlos , Torres Diana , Louro Hugo , Borrego Carla , Silva Batista Marco Alexandre
Published: September 2024

The aim of the study was to validate the Portuguese version of the Ottawa Mental Skills Assessment Tool (OMSAT 3p) through confirmatory factor analyses of the measurement model, and gender invariance. A total of 524 Portuguese athletes (male and female) aged between 12 and 42 years old, participated in this study (M = 19.21; SD = 5.46). The main results show that the psychometric qualities of the 48-item OMSAT 3 are adequate and that it has acceptable validity, allowing it to assess Foundation Skills (SRMR = 0.042, CFI = 0.999, TLI = 0.998, RMSEA = 0.008 and χ2 /df = 1.46), Psychosomatic Skills (SRMR = 0.056, CFI = 0.979, TLI = 0.975, RMSEA = 0.042 and χ2 /df = 1.93) and Cognitive Skills (SRMR = 0.058, CFI = 0.973, TLI = 0.968, RMSEA = 0.044 and χ2 /df =1.99). This version also showed adequate values for configural, metric and scalar invariance by gender (ΔCFI < 0.01) (ΔRMSEA <0,01). The Portuguese version of the OMSAT 3 can be used with reasonable confidence to assess psychological skills in a sports context.
Keywords: Confirmatory Factor Analysis; OMSAT 3; Psychological Skills, Foundation Skills; Psychosomatic Skills; Cognitive Skills