bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La función pedagógica de la metáfora: un estudio de caso de la educación no formal
Authors: Deldén María , Gutiérrez Cardoso Nercy , Girmarland Liam
Published: December 2023

Este artículo es el resultado de una investigación cuyo objetivo es interpretar y visibilizar la experiencia pedagógica de la metáfora en un entorno de educación no formal, siguiendo el trabajo de una fundación colombiana sin ánimo de lucro, que usa la metáfora como herramienta pedagógica. Se realizó un estudio de caso, a través del cual se generaron datos mediante observaciones, entrevistas y charlas informales. Con apoyo teórico de la metáfora y la teoría de la narración, se analizó su uso y función desde las diversas actividades de la fundación, así como su impacto en la vida de las personas. Los resultados indican que la metáfora cumple una función estratégica relacionada con los procesos educativos de resocialización, el trabajo con cuentos para la reflexión y las actividades de siembra y cultivo. En conclusión, se identifican tres aspectos pedagógicos fundamentales: concientización, subjetivación y transformación.
Judul Dampak Bencana Banjir Rob dan Adaptasi Masyarakat terhadapnya di Kabupaten Semarang
Authors: Indahsari Sheria Arih , Hidayatulloh Ahmad Fauzan
Published: December 2023

Environmental problems are beginning to emerge and change. One of the environmental challenges that many people are concerned about is global warming. An increase in sea level is one of the numerous effects of global warming. Settlements along the seaside are frequently flooded by the tides. Semarang is one of Indonesia's major cities that is situated along the coast and is subject to tidal flooding. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the effects of coastal flooding (rob) in Semarang Regency and the ways in which the local population responded to this catastrophe. Direct observation in Tambak Lorok hamlet in Semarang Regency, as well as analysis of the literature, which was helpful for obtaining theories to support the research.
Nadzieja w dyskursie afektywnym Czesława Miłosza
Authors: Rydz Agnieszka
Published: December 2023

The work aims to discuss the relationship between the vision of hope in Czesław Miłosz’s writing and the need for man to find meaning. The author realizes the theme based on the novel The Issa valley by the Polish Nobel Prize winner. The basic context in this sketch is the logotherapy project of Emanuel V. Frankl, professor of psychiatry and author of the bestseller Man in search of meaning. But another work by Frankl will be recalled here: The will of meaning, because in it the author included the assumptions of logotherapy. Other contexts introduced into this sketch are the cultural theory of emotions (Richard A. Shweder) and elements of the concept of subject (Michel Foucault). According to Miłosz – which results from the analysis of his novels – hope is necessary to find the meaning of existence. There is also an inverse relationship: the lack of hope has as its result a sense of meaningless existence, which can lead the hero of the novel to suicide. For Miłosz, finding the meaning of life, as well as not finding it, is a kind of mystery to which literature can make an approach. At the same time, literature can be something of a medium of meaning.
The interrelation of natural diversity with tourism in Kosovo
Authors: Humolli Fitim , Morar Cezar , Krasniqi Ferat , Bulliqi Shpejtim
Published: December 2023

The plant and animal wealth of a place, region, or state represents a significant component of the geographic-natural tourist offer. Tourist routes are concentrated specifically on areas with a variety of plants, rich vegetation, and diverse animal world. The Balkan Peninsula in general, and Kosovo in particular, is characterized by high geodiversity and biodiversity value. This feature can serve as an important recreational and tourism potential for Kosovo and, consequently, in sustainable tourism development. For this reason, this article deals with the content of natural diversity, the size and time of introduction of geo and biodiversity values under protection, and, above all, it brings arguments if the same contributed to the increase of tourist motivation for local and foreign tourists. Results were achieved using both quantitative and qualitative methods, with the latter being more effective in the lack of the formal system of data collection and tourism management in Kosovo. According to official statistics, protected areas (PAs) of Kosovo occupy roughly 12% of the total area (2021). There was a significant rise (8%), from 4.26 to 12.25% in 2003 in the last 20 years (2021). The study shows that this desirable level of representation did not attract enough tourists. Furthermore, it is argued that immediate reformation of policies is required for the management of natural diversity values of the country. In order to achieve this, the government must implement more comprehensive measures in order to manage PAs more intricately, where the interaction with tourism is a key issue and not just a simple one, as it has been up until now.
The pitfalls of near-mergers: A sociophonetic approach to near-demergers in the Malaga /θ/ vs /s/ split
Authors: Molina García Álvaro
Published: December 2023

The near-merger hypothesis has served to explain many situations where other explanations have not sufficed, including mainly those where apparently completed mergers have been reversed. However, the situation in the city of Malaga (Spain) calls for a critical review of the main pitfalls of this hypothesis and for a sociolinguistic reorganisation of sound change to allow for near-demergers. The present work focusses on the reversal of the coronal fricative /θ/ and /s/ merger (Casa ‘house’ = Caza ‘hunting’) that has been widely observed in Malaga. Acoustic-perceptual analysis of the realisations of 54 speakers reveals that a completed phonological merger can, in fact, revert and that acoustic cues do not necessarily indicate a near-merger.
Application of IoT network for marine wildlife surveillance
Authors: Kumar Arun , Chakravarthy Sumit , Nanthaamornphong Aziz
Published: December 2023

Every day of the week, wireless communication is almost all around us. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a standard protocol used to describe the rapidly advancing technology in which almost every electronic device is or may be connected to the Internet. These electronic gadgets constantly provide data signals to the gateways, which satellites such as those in Low Earth Orbit may transmit. Because of these networks’ limited resources and the IoT, these transactions must be completed with the least amount of latency and data loss possible. We also analyze the performance implications of implementing RF-based powering for such a network. The techniques presented in this paper may benefit the scientific community and industry in general when it comes to the dynamic distributed parameter allocation methodology for IoT network devices. We will also discuss how research on animals and the natural environment has been impacted by IoT breakthroughs, in particular, animal sensors’ limits and incapacity to broadcast from everywhere. Our analysis illustrates the most effective data transmission technique and establishes the bounds of these restrictions. Furthermore, the physics of the RF channel plays a critical role in the uncertainty of the channel as well as the amount of energy harvested. By employing simulation based on the physics of the RF channel, the article shows the performance of the system considering both the uncertainty of data arrival as well as the variability of the channel. The findings of the simulation show that the devices consume less energy overall as the signal-to-noise ratio rises. Furthermore, a timing factor of 10–15% is shown to be effective in maintaining a constant mean rate and increasing the energy efficiency of the system.
Studying the Alzheimer’s disease continuum using EEG and fMRI in single-modality and multi-modality settings
Authors: Li Jing , Li Xin , Chen Futao , Li Weiping , Chen Jiu , Zhang Bing
Published: December 2023

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a biological, clinical continuum that covers the preclinical, prodromal, and clinical phases of the disease. Early diagnosis and identification of the stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are crucial in clinical practice. Ideally, biomarkers should reflect the underlying process (pathological or otherwise), be reproducible and non-invasive, and allow repeated measurements over time. However, the currently known biomarkers for AD are not suitable for differentiating the stages and predicting the trajectory of disease progression. Some objective parameters extracted using electroencephalography (EEG) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) are widely applied to diagnose the stages of the AD continuum. While electroencephalography (EEG) has a high temporal resolution, fMRI has a high spatial resolution. Combined EEG and fMRI (EEG–fMRI) can overcome single-modality drawbacks and obtain multi-dimensional information simultaneously, and it can help explore the hemodynamic changes associated with the neural oscillations that occur during information processing. This technique has been used in the cognitive field in recent years. This review focuses on the different techniques available for studying the AD continuum, including EEG and fMRI in single-modality and multi-modality settings, and the possible future directions of AD diagnosis using EEG–fMRI.
Veze kao oblik samouništenja u poeziji Drage Glamuzine
Authors: Bogutovac Dubravka
Published: December 2023

Članak se bavi pjesničkim opusom Drage Glamuzine, sadržanim u njegovoj knjizi Crni zec. Sabrane i nove pjesme. Naglasak istraživanja je na destrukciji i autodestrukciji koja karakterizira muško-ženske odnose u ovim knjigama, te se veze poimaju kao oblik samouništenja. Članak opisuje tipove odnosa u koje ulazi Glamuzinin lirski protagonist / subjekt te analizira globalne metafore teksta. Interpretiraju se odnosi muškarca i nekolicine žena, od kojih su neki formalizirani kao brak, neki su ljubavničko-preljubnički, a neki tek usputni i jednokratni. U analizu se uvodi i značaj pisanja kao artikulacije iskustva, ali i bijega od iskustva. Zaključuje se da je lirski subjekt konstantno u stanju podvojenosti između želje za strašću i destrukcijom te želje za smirajem i ravnotežom. Također, ističe se da je riječ o rijetkome slučaju u domaćoj, pa i inozemnoj literaturi, u kojemu se jedan pisac tako dosljedno drži jedne, opsesivne teme i piše o tome da je se ne može osloboditi – kako iz života tako i iz literature.
Radiographic analysis provides evidence for the etiology of pulmonary cysts in COVID-19
Authors: Igbinoba Zenas , Capaccione Kathleen M. , Dsouza Belinda , Shetty Ashna , Salvatore Mary M.
Published: December 2023

Background and aim

Imaging of patients with COVID-19 has provided unique insights into the pathophysiology of the infection. Cysts are a rare manifestation of the disease in the lung. The aim of this research was to compare COVID-19-positive patients with cysts on CT to patients without cysts and propose a mechanism for cyst formation in this patient population based on radiographic observations.

Materials and Methods

Our HIPAA-compliant IRB-approved research project involved a retrospective review of 219 chest CT scans identified in COVID-19-positive inpatients and emergency room patients at Columbia University Irving Medical Center from February 27, 2020 to July 17, 2020. A thoracic radiologist with over 20 years of experience reviewed the images on lung window settings and identified the presence of cysts, their distribution (central or pleural based), and if there was an accompanying pneumothorax. The extent of consolidation of the entire lung on a scale of 0–16 and the presence of fibrosis were also documented.

Results

Cysts were identified in 10 of the 219 patients. CT scans with cysts were obtained on average on day 57 of symptoms (range 16–115 days) compared to CT scans of those without cysts that were obtained on average on day 19 (range 0–89 days). The distribution of cysts was heterogeneous; six patients had multiple cysts while four were isolated. Seven cysts were peripheral in distribution while three were central. Two patients with cysts developed a subsequent pneumothorax. Fifty percent of those with cysts had been intubated.

Conclusions

Patients with COVID-19 develop cystic lung lesions for at least two reasons; pleural-based lesions are more likely areas of infarction and central lesions with surrounding ground glass are more likely related to infection and/or mechanical ventilation.
Development of a technological innovation and social entrepreneurship training program to generate services in a Mexican public entity
Authors: Sandoval-Gómez Raúl Junior , Álvarez-Cedillo Jesús Antonio , Castellanos-Sanchez Edgar Ivan , Álvarez-Sánchez Teodoro , Perez-Garcia Rebeca
Published: December 2023

Technology is driving innovation in social entrepreneurship, where access to information, education, mobile connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), and cryptocurrencies have made it possible to modify the social impact. Our research focuses on the formation, integration, and execution of ideal training programs that contribute to positive results in economic axes defined in terms of Technological Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship, Innovative Solutions for Social Challenges, efficiency, scalability, and financial sustainability. This research needs to solve the problem of developing a training program in technological innovation and social entrepreneurship because currently, these programs face several problems partially solved in the literature; these problems are mostly: lack of alignment with organizational objectives, lack of relevance and applicability, deficiencies in program design, lack of top management support, and inadequate performance evaluation. Technological innovation and social entrepreneurship in vocational training are implemented as processes that introduce new technologies, methodologies, and approaches to improve the learning and performance of an organization's workers. In this research, measures and metrics were implemented that allowed various aspects to evaluate and improve the performance of the training program, metrics were implemented that made it possible to assess multiple aspects and enhance the performance of the training programs. Our research axes show that quantitative feedback surveys established our performance indicators were conducted to evaluate the relevance and applicability of the program. Due to their characteristics, the results obtained in this research allows to solve this problem and empower the participating people and organizations to create social and environmental impact; they also allowed to increase productivity and define more efficient processes. For this reason, this research work identified the factors that intervene in using training programs within a public entity by collecting qualitative and quantitative data
The holistic evaluation system of R&D results under the circular economy conditions
Authors: Prokhorova Viktoriya , Mrykhina Oleksandra , Koleshchuk Orest , Slastianykova Krystyna , Harmatiy Myroslav
Published: December 2023

The object of the research is a holistic economic evaluation system of R&D results under the circular economy conditions. The system is based on the example of an innovative product – a three-wheeled electric scooter for disabled people, developed by specialists of the Lviv Polytechnic National University (Ukraine). For this purpose, the prospects and problems of the market of the analyzed product in the context of circular economy development are studied and its market place is determined. The price indicators of the R&D result are substantiated based on the aggregation of cost, competitive and income methodological components of the holistic evaluation system, taking into account the provisions of the circular economy. Financial indicators of the project for implementing the R&D result based on the proposed holistic evaluation system are formed. The applied value of the developed holistic evaluation system is to provide the evaluator (developer, consumer, investor) with a range of price indicator values, among which one can choose the necessary, based on contractual conditions, market changes, etc. Unlike the existing methodological developments in the field of pricing for R&D results, the proposed holistic system makes it possible to aggregate the current evaluation approaches. Such aggregation is based on determining and choosing the optimum product price from a set of possible (suitable for the corresponding product, market, business, etc.). The system provides comprehensive economic evaluation, creates the basis for developing flexible management solutions and effective forecasting under the circular economy conditions
Improving the reactor for thickening organic plant-based polycomponent semi-finished products with high degree of readiness
Authors: Zahorulko Andrii , Zagorulko Aleksey , Chuiko Lyudmila , Solomon Alla , Sushko Larysa , Tesliuk Yuliia , Kriuchko Lesia , Dunaienko Anastasiia , Andrukh Serhii , Tytarenko Nataliia
Published: December 2023

The object of this study is the process of thickening organic polycomponent compositions based on Jerusalem artichoke, apples, pumpkin, cranberry, and dogwood to produce high-level semi-finished products employing the proposed equipment and technological solutions implemented in a unified reactor. Conventional thickening devices have a steam heat supply system, which leads to overheating of certain layers of raw materials and prevents the mobile properties of the apparatus under the conditions of significant execution of organic properties of raw materials. The introduction of apratur-technological solutions could provide the competitive advantage of the reactors by heating the film-like emitting electric heater using a mixing device with a heating surface. Increasing the total area of heat exchange to 1.24 m2 (prototype – 0.98 m2). There is a decrease in specific heat consumption by 20 %, specific metal capacity by 47 %, and the duration of the process by 30 %. We have determined rheological properties in the thickening of the organic polycomponent composition of the paste at a temperature of 55 °C and a shift rate within 3.0…4.5 s-1, effective viscosity is in the range of 22...3.5 Pa·s. In this case, the kinetics of boiling in an improved reactor are by 27 % smaller than that in the basic structure R-P-150m. According to organoleptic indicators, the composition "B" has a pleasant harmonious taste of all components. The results of the studies are relevant for practical implementation in the temperature range from 35 °C to 55 °C. The hardware and technological solutions form the competitiveness of mobile reactors for the thickening of plant semi-finished products under conditions of elimination of the steam component and an increase in the surface of the heat exchange of the mixing device. Providing preference in operating duration with the simultaneous use of Peltier elements to convert secondary heat to the autonomous work of exhaust fans in the motor compartment
Identifying of the effect of the combined extract on the quality indicators of a fermented milk product from reconstituted camel milk
Authors: Tastemirova Ukilim , Mukhtarkhanova Rauan , Shingisov Azret , Yevlash Viktoriia
Published: December 2023

The objects of the study are a fermented milk product made on the basis of reconstituted camel milk, and a fermented milk product made on the basis of reconstituted camel milk, enriched with a combined extract. The manufactured product must satisfy the body's needs for vitamins and minerals necessary for the normal development of the body. However, the nutritional composition of fermented milk drinks prepared from reconstituted camel milk depends on the choice of plant material for the added extract. The influence of the combined extract on the quality indicators of fermented milk product was studied. Under the influence of the combined extract, the protein content in the experimental sample of the fermented milk product increases by 3.96 %, and the fat content by 10.0 % compared to the fermented milk product without the addition of the combined extract. Analysis of the chemical composition and nutritional value of the developed fermented milk drink shows that it contains (in mg/100 g) minerals that were absent in the undiluted drink: magnesium – 1.12; copper – 0.044; vitamins: pantothenic acid – 0.437; nicotinic acid – 0.203; riboflavin – 0.033; vitamin E – 2.16. In addition, it has an increased content of potassium, zinc, sodium, iron, calcium; vitamins B1, B6, C, A; as well as the content of flavonoids, polyphenols and catechins. This gives it certain antioxidant properties. The results obtained indicate an increase in the biological value and additional functional properties of fortified reconstituted camel milk. It has been established that the enrichment of reconstituted milk with a combined extract makes it possible to create a product that contributes to the organization of adequate nutrition for people and will be in demand in the food market
Idiopathic Neuralgic Amyotrophy in a Child Treated with Integrated Rehabilitation Program: A Case Report
Authors: Hwang Sung Il
Published: December 2023

Idiopathic neuralgic amyotrophy (INA) in children is a rare peripheral neuropathy showing distinctive clinical features. An 8-year-old boy presented with left shoulder pain and weakness lasting 4 weeks. He had learned Taekwondo and swimming before the onset of pain. A fever had developed 10 weeks before onset but had completely resolved after medication. Initially, he was diagnosed with shoulder subluxation and underwent successful reduction. However, he continued to complain of persistent pain and weakness. All the studies indicated normal findings, except for the electrodiagnostic assessment, which revealed partial brachial plexopathy. A rehabilitation program was performed. It consisted of physical and occupational therapy twice a week. After 5-month rehabilitation, the patient remarkably improved in both neurologic and functional status. INA should be considered and evaluated in cases with abrupt onset of shoulder pain and weakness in children. Also, an integrated rehabilitation program during the subacute phase can be helpful to facilitate neurologic and functional recovery and reduce sequelae.
A Case of Extremely Premature Baby with Persistent Metabolic Acidosis, Hypoglycemia and Dyselectrolytemia Induced by Liposomal Amphotericin B
Authors: Koh Ji Won
Published: December 2023

Amphotericin B is widely used in the treatment of neonatal invasive fungal disease. Liposomal amphotericin B (LAmB) is now preferred over conventional amphotericin B deoxycholate due to its lower kidney toxicity. However, it is essential to monitor the possible side effects of LAmB when treating extremely premature infants. Herein, we present a case of an extremely premature infant who exhibited persistent metabolic acidosis, hypoglycemia, and dyselectrolytemia after administration of LAmB for a suspected fungal infection.
Contour shape optimization of the submerged intercrossing water obstacles
Authors: Poliakov Vladimir , Khorev Igor
Published: December 2023

The submerged floating tunnel (also SFT from the English Submerged Floating Tunnel) is an innovative solution for crossing large water areas with significant depths. The structure has a number of advantages compared to traditional solutions, such as cable-stayed and suspension bridges, an underwater tunnel made of immersed tubes, as well as a traditional tunnel. The main advantages are the ability to cross water obstacles with depths significantly exceeding the record values for bridges (60 m), as well as compensation of loads from its own weight by Archimedean force to ensure positive buoyancy. At the moment, not a single project has been implemented due to serious scientific problems, but the concept is attracting the attention of researchers from different countries, since the need for such structures will increase due to the need to reduce the time of transportation of bulk cargo on transcontinental routes.

During operation, SFT structures are subject to various types of influences, including the effect of currents on the tunnel stiffening girder. Thus, the SFT contour shape has a key effect on the nature of the tunnel interaction with the current and determines the external forces that arise (drag force FD and ascending forces FL). The optimal SFT contour shape from the view point of interaction with the current allows one to predetermine the favorable operation of the structure under given conditions. In this article, the current impact on the SFT stiffening girder was assessed using a software package and the girder shape was optimized using gradient optimization capabilities. The article is part of the author’s dissertation research.
Организация начального обучения боевым приемам борьбы с использованием метода игрового моделирования
Authors: Бакин Александр
Published: December 2023

В учебном пособии предлагаются игровые упражнения для включения в учебные занятия по физической подготовке и учебно-тренировочный процесс спортивных секций по различным видам единоборств. Предлагаемые упражнения представляют собой результат обобщения педагогической практики многих видов спортивных единоборств, дополнены и классифицированы с учетом задач обучения курсантов и слушателей вузов МВД России боевым приемам борьбы. Упражнения для выполнения моделируют элементы состязания и предлагаются к применению с использованием игрового моделирования, позволяющего воссоздавать значимые средовые условия с точки зрения условий противоборства. Упражнения адресованы преподавательскому составу для организации образовательного процесса на начальном этапе обучения в целях повышения мотивации и активности обучающихся в совершенствовании профессионально необходимых двигательных умений и навыков. Учебное пособие предназначено для преподавателей физической подготовки образовательных организаций МВД России, специалистов в области физической культуры и спорта, ученым, предметом исследований которых является проектирования образовательных сред. Также учебное пособие может успешно применяться тренерами по спортивным единоборствам в группах начальной спортивной подготовки с целью развития физических качеств и формирования техники выполнения двигательных действий, а также тактики ведения спортивного поединка.
Identification of Hub Genes and Pathways of Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion in Aged Rats Using the Gene Expression Omnibus Database
Authors: Guo Jing , Yan Yi-Zhi , Chen Jinglou , Duan Yang , Zeng Peng
Published: December 2023

Stroke remained the leading cause of disability in the world, and the most important non-modifiable risk factor was age. The treatment of stroke for elder patients faced multiple difficulties due to its complicated pathogenesis and mechanism. Therefore, we aimed to identify the potential differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and singnalling pathways for aged people of stroke. To compare the DEGs in the aged rats with or without middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) and to analyse the important genes and the key signaling pathways involved in the development of cerebral ischaemia in aged rats. The Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) analysis tool was used to analyse the DEGs in the GSE166162 dataset of aged MCAO rats compared with aged sham rats. Differential expression analysis was performed in aged MCAO rats and sham rats using limma. In addition, the 74 DEGs (such as Fam111a, Lcn2, Spp1, Lgals3 and Gpnmb were up-regulated; Egr2, Nr4a3, Arc, Klf4 and Nr4a1 were down-regulated) and potential compounds corresponding to the top 20 core genes in the Protein-Protein Interaction (PPI) network was constructed using the STRING database (version 12.0). Among these 30 compounds, resveratrol, cannabidiol, honokiol, fucoxanthin, oleandrin and tyrosol were significantly enriched. These DEGs were subjected to Gene Ontology (GO) function analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis to determine the most significantly enriched pathway in aged MCAO rats. Moreover, innate immune response, the complement and coagulation cascades signaling pathway, the IL-17 and other signaling pathways were significantly correlated with the aged MCAO rats. Our study indicates that multiple genes and pathological processes involved in the aged people of stroke. The immune response might be the key pathway in the intervention of cerebral infarction in aged people.
William Wordsworth: Romantic’s Ekphrastic Vision and Bard Contemplation
Authors: Rogova Asya G.
Published: December 2023

Loss, Grief, Trauma – not being defined as medical conditions and professionally treated within the life scope of the English Romantics – were intuitively approached and cured through creative storytelling, poetic outpouring of emotions, and ekphrastic dialogue with representatives of other arts by the creative sufferers in advance of the attainments ofpsychological science and psychoanalysis in the field. An example of the national bard William Wordsworth, his way of poetic self-treatment and help to his contemporaries is considered with a special focus on his later ekphrastic pieces dedicated to the image of the Bird of Paradise.
ESTIMATION OF SATURATION OF PRODUCTIVE SEDIMENTARY RESERVOIRS OF THE WEST SIBERIAN FIELD WITH LOW RESISTIVITY VALUES
Authors: Vakhitova G.R. , Valiullin R.A. , Kofonova S.R.
Published: December 2023

The main problem that is discussed in this article is related to the interpretation and analysis of low-resistivity productive reservoirs of the Vasyugan formation of one field in Western Siberia. A feature of the reservoirs of the Vasyugan formation is the underestimated values of the oil saturation coefficient. In this case, certain difficulties arise when determining the nature of saturation and justifying the position of fluid contacts in the formation.The work carried out a detailed analysis of the measurements results of physical properties on core samples, refined the petrophysical model and boundary values of parameters for interpreting this type of reservoirs of the Vasyugan formation. As a result of the research, the authors identified the most likely reasons for the underestimation of electrical resistivity values in productive reservoirs, which should be explained by the structure and fractional composition of rocks and the presence of pyrite. The authors propose a refined methodology with justification for new cutoff values of electrical resistivity and the use of a capillary model, which increases the reliability of the well logging data analysis on assessing the nature of saturation in low-resistivity productive formations and the depth of oil-water contacts.Certain recommendations are gave in the article for further research of the unconventional type of the Vasyugan formation, which include the coring and core analysis like granulometric, X-ray diffraction, studies of the mineral composition of clays and use of VIKIZ and multi-probe lateral logging and nuclear magnetic logging.According to the authors, this will increase the reliability of assessing the lithological composition of reservoir rocks and reservoir properties in lowresistivity oil-saturated reservoirs.
THEORY OF UNIFORM RISE/FALL OF A PHYSICAL BODY IN A MOVING MEDIUM
Authors: Iskhakov R.A. , Asadullin R.R.
Published: December 2023

Well production collection and preparation systems play an important role in the separation of oil, gas and water. Proper control of the parameters of gas separators and settling tanks is a key task for their efficient operation. In this paper, the determination of the performance of separators and settling tanks is considered, and special attention is paid to the boundary conditions for maximum efficiency of the separation process. At the moment, the calculation of the performance of gas separators and various settling tanks is carried out according to formulas derived in the twentieth century, and the scientific world does not question their reliability or the reliability of their conclusion. And in order to either prove the reliability of these calculations, or to refute them, an analysis of work was carried out to determine the performance of separators and settling tanks. At the beginning of the work there is a description of how productivity is calculated in the modern world. After that, a discussion is held about the reliability of these calculations, where in the course of reasoning, logical arguments are given about the erroneous conclusions of past calculations. So it was found out that the main assumption in the previous calculations was the use of the absolute velocity of the body in determining the resistance force of the medium, while it was necessary to use the relative velocity of the body, namely the velocity of the body relative to the medium. The following are the new boundary conditions, the solution of this problem, and the conclusions obtained.But the most interesting are the further discussions in the work, during which answers to the questions are given: how and at what speed will the oil particle move in the gas environment of the gas separator at different ratios of forces acting on the particle. Thus, it was concluded that the relative velocity of a body floating freely in a liquid or gaseous medium always tends to a certain constant value, which is numerically equal to the critical velocity of the medium, that is, such a speed at which a particle of oil would be stationary relative to the earth with a moving medium. In this case, the absolute velocity of the body (particles of oil, water, gas) will be equal to the vector difference between the velocity of the medium and the critical velocity of the medium. Combining the obtained conclusions, a new theory about the motion of bodies in a moving medium is created.
HELIUM MARKET AND PROBLEMS OF EASTERN SIBERIA
Authors: Klimentiev A.Yu. , Vereikina V.V. , Rozhin I.I. , Sokolova M.D.
Published: December 2023

Helium is a non-renewable natural resource that can act as an indicator of the development of innovation and economy in the countries of the world. In recent years, there have been significant changes in the global helium market: the 10 largest operators occupy up to 87.85 % of the global market. At the same time, their interests are primarily aimed at building new distribution centers and partnerships with owners of helium reserves.In Eastern Siberia, two large helium plants have been built at the Amur Gas Processing Plant and at the gas chemical project of Irkutsk Oil Company LLC, which is an example of a model for combining helium production and gas processing plants. At the same time, the strategic storage of helium is an important infrastructural nature and allows accumulating surpluses or, conversely, if necessary, covering peaks in demand or creating an excess of supply in the struggle for new sales markets.However, due to a complex of problems, these plants have not yet reached the industrial level. First of all, this is due to the refusal of foreign technology suppliers to cooperate in the conditions of sanctions. Only reliance on domestic technologies and equipment for the extraction, purification and liquefaction of helium can change the situation. At the same time, the level of manufacturers technological readiness of equipment manufactured in Russia, in general, allows to provide projects with critical and key equipment.A helium extraction facility is also being built in Yakutia by the Helium 24 Group of companies. The complex will be located on the Mirninsky district territory of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). It should be noted that for the project in Yakutia, natural gas with the highest helium content is used as a raw material in comparison with other projects in the Russian Federation.Large reserves and resources of hydrocarbons, combined with the territorial remoteness of the fields of Eastern Siberia, require significant investments for their development and involvement in operation.
«Допустим, должен ли мужчина быть нежным?»: модели маскулинности среди молодых евангельских христиан Санкт-­Петербурга
Authors: Балацюк Елизавета
Published: December 2023

В статье поднимается вопрос о нормативных моделях маскулинности молодых евангельских христиан Санкт-­Петербурга. Вовлеченность евангеликов в глобальные процессы по пересмотру гендерных норм и их неконвенциональная религиозная идентичность в контексте постсоветского пространства могут отражаться в том, какие представления о гендерной идентичности ими разделяются и воспроизводятся. В рамках своей гендерной идентичности молодые евангелики могут выстраивать отличные от секулярных гегемонных моделей образы мужественности. Анализ субъективных смыслов, которые вкладывают молодые евангелики в понимание мужественности, позволяет раскрыть вопрос о производимых в их среде идеалах маскулинности. Эмпирической базой для анализа в рамках качественной социологической парадигмы стали двадцать полуструктурированных интервью с молодыми евангельскими христианами Санкт-­Петербурга, относящимися к новым течениям пятидесятников, харизматов и баптистов. Выделены три модели маскулинности, воплощающие гетерогенность представлений о мужественности среди молодых евангеликов – «гибридная христианская мужественность», «консервативная христианская мужественность» и «эгалитарная христианская мужественность». Общими элементами этих моделей выступили гетеронормативность, поддержание гендерной бинарности и эссенциалистского понимания категорий пола и гендера. Отличные черты этих моделей выражаются в тех личностных качествах, которые являются ценными и важными для понимания ими мужественности – отказ от рискового поведения и сексуальной активности, ценность эмпатии и эмоциональности, включенность в семейную сферу и домашний быт. При этом все модели маскулинности производятся в тесной связи с властной позицией над феминностью. Выделенные модели маскулинности могут быть отнесены к формам гибридной маскулинности, для которой характерно сочетание элементов гендерной иерархии с неконвенциональными для гегемонной модели маскулинности чертами. Соединение в нормативной гендерной идентичности властной позиции с принятием таких черт как эмпатия, ненасилие, отказ от рискового поведения и сексуальной активности вне брака связано с ориентацией информантов на христианские нормы.
Correlation of NT-proBNP levels with clinical and echocardiographic features in evaluation of patients admitted with heart failure
Authors: K Dhinakaran , N Selvarajan
Published: December 2023

Background: Heart failure (HF) is one of the leading causes of hospitalizations in both developed as well as developing nations. The natriuretic peptide N-terminal pro-BNP (NT-proBNP) has long been used for diagnosing and managing HF. The study aimed to determine the correlation of NT-proBNP levels with clinical and echocardiographic features in evaluation of patients admitted with heart failure. Methods: This is retrospective observational study of 37 patients admitted to the hospital with acute onset dyspnea, over a period of 18 months. In addition to detailed history and physical examination, complete blood counts, random blood sugar, blood biochemistry, and electrocardiography (ECG), bedside echocardiography and x-ray chest were performed on admission to the hospital. Measurement of serum NT-proBNP level was performed as part of evaluation of dyspnea. Results: Average age of the study population was 64 years. The co morbidities among the patients were hypertension (91%), diabetes mellitus (68%), obstructive airway disease (21%), coronary artery disease (16%) and chronic kidney disease (4%). The mean NT-proBNP for each group was LVEF ≥ 50%= 2272, LVEF 40–49% = 8161.5, and LVEF < 40% = 17302.7 (pg/ml). Conclusion: NT-proBNP levels are proven to be useful in diagnosing and management of heart failure. However, the levels can be affected by many factors such as age, renal function, anaemia and body mass. When interpreting NT-proBNP levels, these factors have to be taken into account while making clinical decision and initiation of appropriate therapy. Keywords: heart failure; natriuretic peptides; NT- proBNP; hypertension
Spectrum of lymph node lesions as per recent Sydney system of lymph node classification
Authors: S Verma , R Sinha , CP Jaiswal
Published: December 2023

Background: Lymphadenopathy may be an incidental finding and/or primary or secondary manifestation of underlying diseases which may be neoplastic or non-neoplastic. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the spectrum of lymph node lesions according to the Sydney system in our setting and to assess the risk of malignancy in each category. Methods: The present study was carried out in the Department of Pathology, Nalanda Medical College and Hospital, Patna (Bihar) retrospectively during a one-year period from November 2020 to October 2021. 332 FNACs were performed on patients and the ROM (Risk of Malignancy) was assessed for each diagnostic category. Results: In the present study, 11 cases were categorized as L1, inadequate/non-diagnostic; 291 cases as L2,benign; 06 cases as L3, AUS/ALUS; 03 as L4, Suspicious for malignancy, and finally 21 cases were categorized as L5, Malignant. The ROM was 1.28% in L2, 50% in L3, and 100% in L4,L5. ROM for L1 category could not be assessed. Conclusion: The universal implementation of the Sydney system of reporting lymph node cytopathology can improve the diagnostic accuracy which will not only instill confidence in the pathologists but also help the clinicians to adopt better management strategies. Keywords: granulomatous; lymphadenitis; lymphoma; metastases; malignancy
COVID-19 vaccination and its influence on the disease severity among the COVID patients in a tertiary care hospital – A cross sectional study
Authors: MS Meena , J Sangumani , M Brahadeesh , A Natrajan , J John , DJW Jeyaseelan
Published: December 2023

Introduction: COVID-19 disease was a global health emergency from March 2020 till May 2023 with no effective drug to date. COVID-19 vaccines with other precautious measures like hand washing, disinfection, social distancing etc. were the only ways to decrease the burden of the disease worldwide. The study aimed to determine the association between COVID-19 vaccination and disease severity among COVID-19 patients admitted to a Government Medical College hospital. Methods: This cross sectional study included 983 COVID-19 patients admitted to a tertiary care hospital from March 2021 to December 2021. Secondary data were collected from the case sheets and vaccination details were collected from the patients over the phone and through COWIN App. Chi-square test and binary logistic regression were done and the p value and odds ratio were estimated. Results: 92.9% of study participants were unvaccinated, 2.7% were fully vaccinated, and 4.3% were partially vaccinated. Among fully vaccinated 11.1% had breathlessness, 0% ICU admission, 3.7% died, 20% had COVID pneumonia findings in CT lung, 9% had low lymphocyte levels which were statistically significantly lower than in partially vaccinated (39.5%, 41.9%, 7%, 18.6%, 59.3%, 65.1%, 76.9% respectively) and unvaccinated (31.1%, 27.7%, 2%, 4.6%, 48.2%, 45.2%, 68.4% respectively). Conclusion: Two doses of vaccines provided significant protection from severe forms of the disease. Partially vaccinated were affected more, which may be due to insufficient immunity gained and their careless attitude post-vaccination with decreased shielding behaviour. The present study shows that partial vaccination is not protective against the progression of COVID-19 disease severity. More focus should be made on full vaccination of the community and educating the public about complete vaccination and emphasis on preventive measures even after vaccination must be made to reduce the burden of COVID-19 in the community. Keywords: COVID-19; COWIN App; vaccination; coronavirus disease
Detection of carbapenemase production in gram negative bacilli in medical and surgical intensive care unit patients in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: S Kadel , AK Bilolikar , SP Eswaran , M Krishnaveni , R Fatima , S Sahu
Published: December 2023

Background: Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) are an urgent global public health problem. CRE infections are associated with high mortality and have limited available effective treatment. Carbapenemase enzymes are encoded by genes on mobile genetic elements, such as plasmids, which are highly transmissible between organisms and increase the potential spread of resistance. The study aim was to detect carbapenemase production in Gram negative bacilli by phenotypic (CarbaNP and mCIM only or in conjunction with eCIM) and genotypic (Xpert Carba-R) methods. Material and methods: The various clinical samples were processed as per standard recommended procedures. Identification and antibiotic susceptibility test were done by using GN cards and AST N280 & AST N281 cards of Vitek 2 Compact (bioMérieux) respectively. Phenotypic (CarbaNP and mCIM only or in conjunction with eCIM) and genotypic (Xpert Carba-R) methods were used for detection of carbapenemases. Result: 144 carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacilli isolated from various ICUs includes Klebsiella pneumoniae 52.7% (76/144) followed by Escherichia coli 18.05% (26/144) and 15.9% (23/144) Acinetobacter baumannii. Phenotypic test (CarbaNP and mCIM and or in conjunction with eCIM) showed sensitivity of 90%, 100% and 93.75% respectively. Genotypic test of 40 isolates showed predominant expression of NDM in 82.5% (33/40) isolates followed by OXA-48 in 40% (16/40). Conclusion: The study showed mCIM as the most useful diagnostic test with less economic burden to the patients. There is an urgent need for more sensitive, rapid, highly precise and accurate genotypic test which is less expensive and less labor-intensive. Keywords: carbapenem resistant; Enterobacterales; mCIM; eCIM; Xpert Carba-R
Features of the Existential Fulfillment of the Personality of Convicted Women and Men of Middle Adulthood
Authors: Makuh N.O. , Glazova A.S.
Published: December 2023

The work is aimed at studying the features of the existential fulfillment of the personality of convicted women and men during middle adulthood. The empirical study was conducted on the basis of federal state institutions “Correctional Colony No. 1 of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia in the Vologda region” in Vologda and “Correctional Colony No. 20 of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia in the Vologda region” in Ustyuzhna, Vologda region. The selection of respondents into age groups (the period of middle adulthood) is based on the periodization of D.B. Bromley. Two groups were formed: group No. 1 — 30 women serving a sentence of imprisonment in the Federal Penitentiary Institution IK-1 of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia in the Vologda region; group No. 2 — 30 men serving a sentence of imprisonment in the Federal Penitentiary Institution IK-20 of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia in the Vologda region. The age of respondents is from 25 to 40 years. To solve the tasks, the following methods were selected: analysis of personal files, biographical method, scale of existence (authors — A. Langle and K. Orgler) to study the aspects of existential fulfillment, a test of existential motivations (author — V.B. Shumsky). Quantitative and qualitative analysis, nonparametric statistical Mann-Whitney U-test were used as mathematical methods of data processing and analysis. Based on the results of the study, it is planned to develop psychocorrection programs for women and men convicted for the first time in order to solve their actual existential problems and increase the level of their existential fulfillment.