bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Non-tumor associated Psammoma bodies in cervical lymph node: A case report
Authors: James Nikita , Thomas Meeta , Pothen Lillykutty , Thomas Sonia Mary , Mathews Rebecca
Published: December 2024

Psammoma Bodies (PBs), associated with thyroid carcinomas, raise diagnostic challenges when found without concurrent papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). This report presents a case of PBs in cervical lymph nodes without evidence of thyroid malignancy.

A 53-year-old woman with neck swelling underwent total thyroidectomy. Despite PBs in cervical lymph nodes, microscopic examination revealed thyroid follicular nodular disease with no evidence of PTC.

This case questions the diagnostic reliability of PBs without PTC. The study by Hunt et al. emphasized the potential for PTC detection in cases initially labeled as PBs-only, stressing the need for comprehensive evaluation.

Differential diagnoses and the need for clinical correlation highlight the complexity of interpreting PBs without PTC. Seeking a second opinion and additional diagnostic tools may be crucial.

PBs, despite their strong link to PTC, may not conclusively indicate malignancy when found alone. Management decisions should consider clinical context, patient history, and available diagnostic tools. Further exploration of PBs in benign thyroid conditions is encouraged for improved understanding and diagnostic accuracy in larger series. Collaborative efforts between pathologists and clinicians are essential for optimal patient care in such challenging cases.
Overview of herbal drugs: Regulatory perspective with special emphasis on global market
Authors: Ramdas Khuspe Pankaj , Swapnil Phade , Prajakta Inamdar , Sakshi Kakade , Vaishnavi Ingale , Srushti Magar , Aishwarya Thavare
Published: December 2024

The market for herbal pharmaceuticals has grown significantly due to the growing demand for herbal medications worldwide, which is fueled by its perceived safety and natural source. However, regional differences in the regulatory frameworks governing these items provide difficulties for industry participants and impede the growth of the global market. This research offers a thorough analysis of the regulatory environment around herbal medications, looking at laws in important markets such as China, India, the US, and the EU. It draws attention to the intricate regulatory approval process and the necessity of international harmonization of safety, efficacy, and quality standards. Product quality and customer trust are frequently affected by differences in these regions' classification, licensing, and post-market surveillance regulations. The paper also discusses how new international regulatory initiatives, like the WHO's Traditional Medicine Strategy, are affecting the global standardization of herbal medication approval procedures. The paper also examines market trends, pointing to a growing demand for herbal treatments for the prevention of illness and the treatment of chronic conditions. Notwithstanding the strong market expansion, issues including product adulteration, a lack of therapeutic data, and restricted intellectual property rights still exist, calling for calculated regulatory changes to maintain consumer safety and market legitimacy. In addition to highlighting the significance of regulatory convergence, this report offers stakeholders practical advice on how to better manage the global herbal medication industry.
Epstein-Barr virus-associated lymphoproliferative disorder mimicking Hodgkin’s lymphoma in immunocompetent patients: A case report and literature review
Authors: Rafiqui Sumaira Kanwal , Islam Mamunul
Published: December 2024

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the most common infectious agent associated with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). This case report discusses a 24-year-old immunocompetent African male presenting with a five-month history of persistent high-grade fever, pancytopenia, and splenomegaly. Initial diagnostic evaluations, including bone marrow biopsy, suggested Hodgkin lymphoma; however, further lymph node biopsy, repeated bone marrow biopsy and comprehensive clinical assessment confirmed EBV-associated lymphoproliferative disorder with HLH. This case underscores the importance of thorough diagnostic approaches, incorporating multiple biopsy sites and advanced imaging, to differentiate between EBV-associated HLH and hematological malignancies such as lymphomas. Enhanced clinical awareness and understanding of HLH's diverse presentations are essential for timely diagnosis and effective management.
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis in a 5-year old child from sokoto, Nigeria: A masquerader of childhood bronchial asthma
Authors: Jiya Fatima Bello , Ibitoye Paul Kehinde , Amodu-Sanni Maryam , Rufai Idris Abiodun , Yaroko Ali Ango , Usamatu Abdulmajid , Adeyemo Idayat Adulrazak , Jangebe Mikailu Abubakar , Saidu Sanusi , Goronyo Bashar Muhammad , Abdulwahab Ishaq
Published: December 2024

Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a rare, chronic disease caused by the human papilloma virus. A delay in appropriate intervention could be caused by the symptomatology being similar to bronchial asthma.A 5-year-old boy presented to the pediatric emergency unit of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital with a 2-year history of recurrent difficulty in breathing, cough and noisy breathing. He had previously received several treatments for asthma at Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities. On examination, he was dyspneic with a respiratory rate of 60 cycles/minute, oxygen saturation was 86% on room air, and chest auscultation showed vesicular breath sounds. Initially, acute severe asthma was diagnosed. However, further examination revealed wart-like lesions protruding below the pharynx, and a diagnosis of respiratory papillomatosis was considered. He had an emergency tracheostomy and video-assisted laryngoscopy with excision of the lesions. The histological report confirmed a laryngeal papilloma. His clinical condition improved after removal of wart-like lesions, and he was discharged afterwards. He had three relapses and surgical removal (September and December 2023, June 2024). Currently, he is stable and is being followed up at the Pediatric and Otorhinolaryngology Clinic.
Pulmonary mucoepidermoid carcinoma with endobronchial involvement: A case report
Authors: Sulaiman Theeb , Arshad Abdullah , Alkhatib Mohammed , Wazwaz Bara , Thomas Merlin
Published: December 2024

Although mucoepidermoid carcinomas (MEC) commonly occur in the salivary glands, they are rarely encountered in the lungs. In this case report, we present a rare case of pulmonary mucoepidermoid carcinoma with endobronchial involvement in a 36-year-old Indian man who presented to our pulmonary outpatient clinic with a 10-year history of recurrent lower respiratory tract infections. A comprehensive workup was performed in his home country, but did not lead to a definitive diagnosis. At our hospital, high-resolution chest computed tomography was repeated, confirming a well-demarcated soft tissue mass measuring 1.7 x 1.8 x 1.1 cm in the right lower lobe bronchus. This was followed by positron emission tomography (PET) showing intense fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake in the mass with a standardized uptake value (SUV) of 7.9. The final diagnosis was made by histopathological examination of a resected right lower lobe, which confirmed the diagnosis of low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma, with no metastases found in the lymph nodes. The patient was then referred to a multidisciplinary oncology team, which opted for regular surveillance and follow-up.
Methods of sentiment detection towards aspect of economic and social development in Russian sentences
Authors: Poletaev Anatoliy Y. , Paramonov Ilya V. , Boychuk Elena I.
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to the task of the sentiment detection towards an aspect of economic and social development in Russian sentences. The aspect, the attitude to which is determined, can be either explicitly mentioned or implied. The authors investigated possibilities of using neural network classifiers and proposed an algorithm for determining the sentiment towards an aspect based on semantic rules implemented with the use of constituency trees. The sentiment towards an aspect is determined in two stages. At the first stage, aspect terms (explicitly mentioned events or phenomena associated with the aspect) are found in the sentence. At the second stage, the sentiment towards an aspect is calculated as the sentiment towards the aspect term that is most closely associated with the aspect. The paper proposes several methods for searching the aspect terms. The performance was assessed on a corpus of 468 sentences extracted from election campaign materials. The best result for neural network classifiers was obtained using the BERT-SPC neural network pretrained on the task of identifying the sentiment towards an explicitly mentioned aspect, the macro F-score was 0.74. The best result for the semantic rule-based algorithm was obtained using the method of aspect term searching based on semantic similarity, the macro-F-score was 0.63. When combining BERT-SPC and the rule-based algorithm into an ensemble, the macro-F-score was 0.79, which is the best result obtained in this work.
Effect of granularity on the superconducting parameters of the YBa2Cu3O7−δ superconducting material
Authors: Torres Mahmud Ibrahim , Piragua-Ortiz Nicolás , Vargas-Pineda Eliana M. , Landínez Téllez David A. , Roa-Rojas Jairo
Published: December 2024

We conducted an analysis of the coherent transition behavior of the YBa2Cu3O7−δ superconducting material by varying its granular properties. Considering the sintering temperature grain size relation, we created six samples of YBa2Cu3O7−δ through solid state synthesis and subjected them to the following sintering temperatures: 860°C, 870°C, 880°C, two samples at 890°C, and one at 900°C. Once the synthesis process was completed, we characterized the samples by analyzing their crystallographic structure, morphology, and magnetic response. The Rietveld refinement of diffraction patterns confirmed the structural single phase and its crystal structure; the scanning electron microscopy images extracted an increasing relation between grain size and sintering temperature, and the magnetic analysis determined a constant critical paring temperature of Tc=93(1) K, a constant lower critical field of Hc1 = 0.5(2) kOe, and an increasing critical density current and ‘saturation’ temperature, Tsat. This behavior probably responds to Tc and Hc1 being related to the pairing transition and Tsat to the coherence transition.
When every debut is a farewell. My last sonnet by Norwid and Adieux à la poésie by Louise Ackermann
Authors: Kowalska Magdalena
Published: December 2024

This article offers a comparative interpretation of two poems: Ostatni mój sonet [My Last Sonnet] by Cyprian Norwid and Adieux à la poésie by Louise Ackermann. Although these two authors differ in terms of sex, nationality, artistic style as well as the national and European reception of their work, their two poems are only four years apart. Both prove to be interesting material for study due to their simultaneous “debut” and “late” character – they describe gestures of bidding farewell to poetry in some specific aspect and in general. The lonely existence of the lyrical “I” in Ackermann’s poem and its sombre mood can be juxtaposed with the relation between “I” and “you” and the increasing scale of emotions in the lyric by Norwid, leading to the conclusion that both works elaborate on the theme of human indifference to the feelings of others, and on the misunderstanding of both authors’ poems by their readers. What dominates in the case of Ackermann is the fear of lack of empathy, while Norwid emphasises the problem of conventions that hinder real communication. What this proves is that in these “debuts” the two authors bid farewell only to certain properties of poetry characteristic of the period’s lyricism (expression of the feelings of the lyrical subject and the convention of sonnet-like love lyricism), while the two poems themselves open passages to different stages of poetic creation.
The cleanliness of Lord Singelworth
Authors: Pniewski Dariusz
Published: December 2024

The paper presents an analysis of the protagonist of Tajemnica Lorda Singelworth [Lord Singleworth’s Secret] in terms of the 19th-century imagology. The analysis shows that the character was created on the basis of stereotypes of the British that were popular in Europe at that time. They account for Singleworth’s oddities such as flying in a hot air balloon or his obsession with cleanliness. They also explain why the majority of those who observed Lord’s balloon passion unanimously accepted its surprising justification – the need to deal with his gastric problems. This is then complemented by the peculiar arrogance, moral motivation for action, sense of mission and escapism. The author of the paper assumes that the character of an Englishman developed in such a way and placed in Venice on the threshold of historical changes might be a literary self-portrait of Norwid.
Prices and Administered Pricing in Current Economic Circumstances
Authors:   Deputy Secretary of the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation, Vice-President of the Russian Federal Bar Association, Head of the Department of Constitutional Law of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Grib Vladislav V.
Published: December 2024

In the article, the author analyzes the opinions of leading Russian scientists on this issue, emphasizes the
need for a balance between the interests of the state, the consumer and the manufacturer. The author argues
that the rise in prices for consumer goods, especially the most in demand, worsens the standard of living of the
least well-off segments of the population. The Bank of Russia aims to keep inflation at about 4%, and applies
monetary policy to achieve this goal. Nevertheless, the author draws attention to the need to use other methods
to limit price increases, and raises the question of their effectiveness and possible negative consequences for the
economy. The article also notes that the strategy of economic security of the Russian Federation for the period up
to 2030 was approved by the President back in 2017 and is aimed at ensuring national interests and implementing
Russia’s strategic priorities.
Commercial Concession and Franchising: The Correlation of Concepts
Authors:   Commercial Concession and Franchising: The Correlation of Concepts, Demedyuk Yulia A.
Published: December 2024

This article deals with the problem of defining commercial concessions as a civil contract and as the final
option for carrying out business activities. The concepts of franchising, which are used to define similar types of
contracts in many foreign countries, as well as commercial concessions in Russian legislation, are also compared.
The article analyzes the terms «commercial concession» and «franchising».
The Influence of Trademarks on the Consumer Markets Development. Part 2
Authors:   Head of the Department of Individualization Means Registration of the Federal Institute for Industrial Property, Razumova Galina V. , Orlova Elena D. ,   Deputy Head of the Department of Individualization Means Registration of the Federal Institute for Industrial Property, Rozhnova Diana A. ,   Head of the Department of National Projects and State Programs Support of the Public Authorities Interaction Center of the Federal Institute for Industrial Property
Published: December 2024

The relevance of the research lies in the need of identifying the influence of trademark awareness on consumer
decision making in Russian Federation. General logical methods primarily used in the research helped to summarize the
identified trends and to define the criteria that correspond to the research goals. The scientific novelty of the research
lies in the development of criteria which help monitoring the impact of trademarks on consumer behavior in the Russian
Federation. The conditions identified can be used for improving the information systems performed by the Federal
Institute of the Industrial Property, specifically during the implementation of the new information system “Distributed
register of intellectual property rights and means of individualization in the commercial turnover”.
Material and General Terms and Conditions of a Carsharing Agreement
Authors:   Advisor of the Division of Monitoring and Control of Legislative Activity of the Ministry under the Legal Department of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, Vavilin Valery E.
Published: December 2024

This study describes the problem of determining the list of essential, ordinary and incidental terms of a carsharing
agreement. The author considers the possibility of extrapolation of existing legislative approaches to determining the
list of essential terms of a carsharing agreement. The researcher studies the provisions of carsharing agreements on
the price and term of the agreement and assesses the possibility of attributing these conditions to the essential ones.
The Constitutional Framework of Court Jurisdiction Mechanisms of Overcoming Sanctions against Russia
Authors:   Head of the Center for Judicial Law of the Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation, Bondar Nikolay S. , Malyutin Nikita S. ,   Leading Research Scientist of the Judiciary Center of the Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation, Gataullin Sergey T. ,   Leading Research Scientist of Central Economics and Mathematics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, PhD (Economics)
Published: December 2024

In modern conditions of global challenges, the development of an anti-sanctions policy of the Russian Federation and
the formation of judicial and legal mechanisms for its implementation become important. In the context of the crisis of
modern international law, this presupposes an objective need to revise the fundamental principles of interaction between
national (internal) and international law. Bearing in mind the fundamental trends in the development of the world order
associated with the transition from a unipolar to a multipolar world, it becomes natural that the influence of systems of
national constitutionalism on international relations will increase, and issues of implementing anti-sanctions policy are
acquiring constitutional significance. In relation to the Russian Federation, which has become the object of a massive
sanctions war, strengthening state sovereignty, ensuring the priority of the Constitution in the system of national and
supranational foundations of the Russian legal order, including the judicial and jurisdictional sphere of resolving economic
disputes, conflicts and contradictions, is of particular importance in these conditions.
We are talking about the need to develop special judicial-jurisdictional mechanisms for overcoming sanctions,
the constitutional nature of which is determined, firstly, by the Constitution of the Russian Federation itself (as amended
in 2020), its fundamental principles in the field of the foundations of the constitutional system, the organization and
functioning of the judiciary; secondly, the constitutionalization of anti-sanction judicial-jurisdictional mechanisms with
the help of decisions of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation, which is of fundamental importance for the
formation and implementation of anti-sanction judicial practice in all courts of general and arbitration jurisdictions.
Quality and Productivity Improvement of Fodder Maize (Zea mays L.) Through the Foliar Application of Urea with Zinc
Authors: Bhaumik Sudip , . Rajeev
Published: December 2024

Background: Since fodder maize is a demanding crop that requires a lot of minerals to meet its nutritional demands, the misuse of chemical fertilizers has decreased soil fertility. Nevertheless, using large amounts of fundamental nutrients should not adversely affect the soil’s health. In light of these considerations, the current study was directed to identify the most effective management strategy to increase fodder maize quality and yield in Punjab conditions. Methods: The experimental site was Eastern India which falls under the zone of Northern Plain of agro-climatic zones of Punjab. The experiment consisted of three replications and was set up using a randomized block design (RBD). Two different treatment levels of urea (1% and 2%) and two different treatment levels of zinc (0.25% and 0.50%), together with recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF) and an absolute control, were applied to the fodder maize crop. These treatments were employed and organized into nine distinct treatment combinations. Result: The results were found that total ash (9.6%), ether extract (2.75%), hemicellulose (24.87%), carbohydrate (58.98%), crude protein yield (12.68%) and dry fodder yield (118.59 q ha-1) were seen to be significantly higher at 65 days after sowing when the crop was treated with RDF + 2% urea + 0.50% zinc as compared to absolute control and other quality parameters also showed significant results. The foliar application of urea and zinc along with RDF to fodder maize significantly reduced the fibre fraction and increased the nutritional values (DCP, DMI, DMD, TDN and NEL).
Enhancing Crop Yield and Nutritional Values Through Zinc Biofortification in Maize-soybean Strip Intercropping System
Authors: Sai E. Jeevana , . Rajeev , Kumari M. Siyon
Published: December 2024

Background: Zinc, an essential micronutrient performing a key function in agricultural system, influencing crop yield, nutritional valueand overall development and growth of plants. Intercropping is referring to the most important practices to improving land utilization rates in India, which has limited arable land resources. Methods: The study aim to investigate the effect of different zinc levels on yield and qualitative characteristics of maize and soybean in 2:2 strip intercropping. The field study was conducted during kharif 2023 at Lovely Professional University, Punjab. The experiment was conducted with a set of nine treatments in randomized block design (RBD) with three replications. Result: The results revealed that the maximum yield and yield attributes such as cobs per plant (1.44), number of rows per cob (13.81), number of grains per row (25.07), number of grains per cob (372.28) and grain yield (17.47 q ha-1), number of pods per plant (35.31), number of seed per pod (2.82), number of seeds per plant (95.33), seed index (13.02). Maximum maize equivalent yield (48.57 q ha-1), maize production efficiency (18.39 kg ha-1 day-1), soybean production efficiency (12.06 kg ha-1 day-1) were recorded in T9 (soil supplementation of 19 kg ha-1 of ZnSO4 + foliar spray of 0.2% ZnSO4). In contrast, T2 (sole maize) showed the highest grain yield (32.33 q ha-1), stover yield (67.57 q ha-1), biological yield (96.80 q ha-1). Similarly, T1 (sole soybean) showed the highest pod yield (24.97 q ha-1), haulm yield (51.18 q ha-1), biological yield (76.15 q ha-1) but lower values for other parameters compared to T9. Applying zinc significantly rises the zinc concentration in maize grains, stover (24.92 to 28.05 mg kg-1, 26.90 to 35.25 mg kg-1), soybean pods, haulm (23.92 to 35.03 mg kg-1, 25.95 to 41.38 mg kg-1), with variations across treatments.
Textural Profile Characterizations of White Brined Cheese Manufactured from Sheep’s, Goat’s or Combination Milk Mixtures
Authors: Alkhalaileh Nazieh I.
Published: December 2024

Background: White-brined cheese is widely consumed and produced in the Mediterranean countries and Jordan. Traditionally, white-brined cheese produced from sheep’s milk. The study aimed to examine the effect of storage duration and mixing different milk proportions and combinations of sheep’s and goats milk on cheese yieldand texture profile of white-brined cheese. Methods: Jordanian WBC which is made by mixing different proportions from sheep’s and goat’s milk types then boiled for 15 min. Some characteristics such as texture profile and cheese yields were measured and evaluated. after storage for 12 months at room temperature. Result: WBC made from sheep’s milk or from mixtures of sheep’s and goat’s showed an increase in cheese yield by 11.07% and 5.59% for sheep’s and sheep’s \milk mixtures, respectively. The addition of goat’s milk in a percentage greater than 25% to sheep’s milk decreases cheese hardness and gumminess while adding goat’s milk in a percentage of 25% causes a significant increase in cheese hardness, cohesiveness and gumminess. The increase in hardness for treatment 5 to 4801.2±1463 gf compared with the control treatment 1 of 4111.4±1401 gf. Storage of WBC increased hardness significantly (p less than 0.05) after 12 months by 47.2% of WBC made from sheep’s milk. The texture profile and cheese quality characteristics of White brined cheese are influenced by storage time and milk types.
Effect of Yeast Origin Mannan Oligosaccharide and β-Glucan Prebiotic Supplementation on Disease Susceptibility and Growth Performance of Preweaned Goat Kids
Authors: Srivastava A. , Kumar A. , Sharma N. , Srivastava M.K. , Mishra A.K.
Published: December 2024

Background: A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of prebiotic containing yeast origin mannan oligosaccharide and β-glucan (Agrimos®) on immunity, disease susceptibility and growth performance of newborn goat kids. Methods: The prebiotic was directly fed to kids from day 03 to day 30 of life @ 100 mg/kg body weight/day. Result: Results revealed significant reduction in lipopolysaccharide induced release of cytokines - TNF-α as well as IL-10 in the supplemented group when compared to the unsupplemented group. The group treated with prebiotic, exhibited enhanced resistance to infections during the initial two months of life. The protective effect of the prebiotic against cumulative disease incidence persisted as long as it was regularly administered, but gradually waned off after the cessation of feeding. Prebiotic supplementation provided substantial protection against infectious diseases, reducing morbidity and proving effective against septic insults in goat kids. Given that neonatal goat kids are born agammaglobulinemic with immature innate and adaptive immune systems, prebiotic supplementation could serve as a beneficial approach to enhance their health, boost their immunity and promote their overall metabolic activity until their immune system becomes fully functional.
Interpersonalne kognitivne distorzije kao medijator učinka socijalne anksioznosti i depresivnosti na usamljenost studenata
Authors: Petak Ana
Published: December 2024

Istraživanje je provedeno s ciljem utvrđivanja jesu li interpersonalne kognitivne distorzije u podlozi odnosa socijalne anksioznosti i depresivnih simptoma s usamljenošću u studentskoj populaciji. Prikupljeni su podaci 228 studenata s različitih studija na području Republike Hrvatske, među kojima prednjače studijski programi društvenog usmjerenja (72.8%) te studenti preddiplomskog studija (74.1%). Istraživanje je provedeno online, a sudionici su ispunjavali Skalu depresivnosti, anksioznosti i stresa, Skalu usamljenosti, Skalu interpersonalnih kognitivnih distorzija i Skalu interakcijske anksioznosti. Kroz dvije medijacijske regresijske analize usamljenost se zasebno predviđa temeljem socijalne anksioznosti i temeljem depresivnih simptoma uz provjeru medijacijskog učinka interpersonalnih kognitivnih distorzija. Dodano su provedene još dvije medijacijske regresijske analize radi kontrole učinaka depresivnih simptoma u modelu u kojem je socijalna anksioznost prediktor te kontrole učinaka socijalne anksioznosti u modelu u kojem su prediktor depresivni simptomi. Socijalna anksioznost uz interpersonalne kognitivne distorzije objašnjava 26.8% varijance usamljenosti, a depresivni simptomi uz interpersonalne kognitivne distorzije objašnjavaju 29.7% varijance usamljenosti. Utvrđena je djelomična medijacija, odnosno socijalna anksioznost i depresivni simptomi predviđaju usamljenost izravno, i neizravno putem interpersonalnih kognitivnih distorzija. Rezultati su raspravljeni u kontekstu postojeće literature, uz prijedloge praktičnih implikacija u savjetodavnom radu.
A public health ethics framework for the older community: A South African perspective
Authors: Lategan Laetus O.K. , van Zyl Gert J. , Kruger Willem H.
Published: December 2024

An ethical framework for dealing with geriatric communities is mostly absent in developing countries. This article presents an ethics framework for public health that can be used to address older persons' communities and their associated vulnerability. A mixed methods approach was used for the design of this framework. A principal component analysis was employed to summarise the information content. The rotated component matrix identified nine determinants from the survey outcome. A five-point Likert scale rated fifty statements relevant to care for older persons. The rating of the mentioned statements confirmed that social determinants influence older persons' health. Furthermore, such statements' ratings also highlighted the role of government and support systems in the care of older persons. The evident link between social determinants and ethics was noteworthy, as well as the fact that social determinants contribute towards ethical challenges. It was further confirmed that an ethical framework could contribute towards health and judgements concerning older communities.

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‘n Etiese raamwerk met die oog op die hantering van ouer gemeenskappe is meestal nie beskikbaar in ontwikkelende lande nie. Hierdie artikel bied ‘n etiek-raamwerk vir openbare gesondheid wat gebruik kan word om ouerpersone-gemeenskappe en hul gepaardgaande broosheid te hanteer. Vir die ontwerp van hierdie raamwerk is ’n gemengdemetode-benadering gebruik. ‘n Hoofkomponentanalise is aangewend om die inhoud van die inligting op te som. Die gedraaide komponentmatriks het nege faktore geïdentifiseer wat op die uitkoms van die opname/dataversameling gebaseer is. ‘n Vyfpunt-Likertskaal is gebruik om stellings wat op die sorg van ouer persone betrekking het te takseer. Die taksering van die genoemde stellings het bevestig dat sosiale faktore ’n invloed op die gesondheid van ouer persone uitoefen. Voorts het die taksering van die sodanige stellings ook die owerheid en ondersteuningstelsels se rol in ouer persone se versorging beklemtoon. Die voor die hand liggende skakel tussen sosiale faktore en etiek was opmerklik, asook die feit dat sosiale faktore tot etiese uitdagings bygedra het. Daar is verder bevestig dat ’n etiese raamwerk tot die gesondheid van ouer persone en hul versorging kan bydra.
Lifestyle engineering during the first centuries of the common era: a study of the capital cities of the levant
Authors: Prestes Carina
Published: December 2024

Objective: This study examines lifestyle engineering in the major cities of the Levant during the first centuries of the Common Era, focusing on how the construction and renovation of these capitals – Tiberias, Caesarea Philippi, and Jerusalem – influenced the worldview of their inhabitants and contributed to the spread of Christianity.
Methods: Historical and archaeological analysis methods were employed, along with a review of existing literature on urban planning in Greece and Rome, to understand Greco-Roman influences on the cities of Palestine during the New Testament period.
Results: The study revealed that construction activities in the Levantine capitals were deliberate strategies by rulers to demonstrate power and wealth, and that these urban developments not only improved the quality of life but also shaped the cultural and religious beliefs of the citizens. The influence of Roman culture in constructions such as theaters and temples contributed to the "social engineering" that facilitated the spread of Christianity.
Conclusions: Urban transformations in the Levantine cities, promoted by the rulers, played a significant role in creating environments that allowed for the spread of Christianity. The research suggests that these cities, with their structures and architectural designs, can still be used today to influence the worldview of populations.
Estilo de vida saudável: representação social de gestantes com hipertensão arterial
Authors: Belmonte da Silva de Almeida Vilmar , Oliveira Pimentel lima Marlise , Andrade Abdala Gina , Dyrce Dias Meira Maria
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: analisar a percepção de gestantes com hipertensão sobre a influência da adoção de hábitos saudáveis, relacionados aos Oito Remédios Naturais.
Método: estudo qualitativo, fundamentado na Teoria da Representação Social com 16 gestantes hipertensas, acompanhadas em ambulatório de alto risco. Coletou-se dados sociodemográficos e entrevista semiestruturada, analisado por meio do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo.
Resultados: as gestantes tinham entre 20 e 42 anos, maioria com ensino fundamental ou médio (68%), cor da pele preta (81%), média de 29 semanas de gravidez (DP= 6,9). As gestantes reconheceram a complexidade de conviver com a hipertensão e referiram medo das complicações. Tinham conhecimento limitado sobre os hábitos saudáveis. Eram orientadas a diminuir a ingestão de sódio, aumentar o consumo de frutas e verduras e praticarem atividade física moderada.
Conclusão: as gestantes demonstraram a importância de se estimular o estilo de vida saudável, relacionado aos Oito Remédios Naturais, para o controle da hipertensão arterial.
Impacto da perda ponderal no perfil inflamatório de pacientes com obesidade grave
Authors: Pimenta Ana , Braga Sérgio Q. , Rios Domingos L. S. , Almeida Marcia
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: Avaliar mudanças do perfil inflamatório de adultos com obesidade grave (graus II e III) submetidos a tratamento com dieta hipocalórica via internação hospitalar.
Método: Estudo de coorte retrospectivo de natureza descritiva com dados de prontuários eletrônicos de pacientes com obesidade graus 2 e 3 internados entre 2016 e 2022 em um hospital especializado no tratamento da obesidade.
Resultados: Houve predominância de pacientes do sexo feminino, a maioria dos pacientes tinha comportamento sedentário. A comparação entre admissão e alta após 3 ou 6 meses revelou que os valores de PCR, ferritina, peso e percentual de gordura corporal apresentaram reduções significantes após a internação (p<0.05).
Conclusões: Pacientes internados para tratamento multidisciplinar da obesidade apresentaram reduções significantes nos marcadores inflamatórios, no peso corporal e na adiposidade. Os níveis de PCR e de ferritina foram reduzidos de forma similar entre os pacientes internados por 3 ou 6 meses, entretanto, o período de internação de 6 meses foi mais eficaz para a redução de peso corporal e adiposidade.
Structural and organometric changes of ovaries in conditions of dark deprivation
Authors:   Volgograd State Medical University, Kondakova L.I. , Kalashnikova S.A. ,   Volgograd State Medical University, Kalashnikova E.A. ,   Volgograd State Medical University
Published: December 2024

The effect of 30-day dark deprivation (light-dark cycle 24/0 h, artificial illumination 300 Lux) on the ovaries was studied in an experiment on white mongrel sexually mature female rats (aged 4 months). It was found that 30-day dark deprivation leads to follicle atresia, a decrease in the number of primary, secondary, tertiary follicles, yellow bodies by 19.8 % (p < 0.05), 36.3 % (p < 0.05), 38.2 % (p < 0.05), 37.4 % (p < 0.05) respectively. A decrease in the area of yellow bodies and luteocytes was revealed by 23 % (p < 0,05), 13.5 % (p < 0.05) respectively.
Аcute and chronic alcoholization impact on the oxidative stress and metabolic activity markers of rats’ liver in vitro
Authors:   Volgograd State Medical University, Petrov V.I. , Osadchenko N/A. ,   Volgograd State Medical University
Published: December 2024

Hangover is a wide medical and social problem requiring exploration. The oxidation of ethanol under the action of alcohol dehydrogenase leads to a decrease in the amount of reduced glutathione. The aim of the study was an in vitro validation of methods for acute and chronic alcoholization in rats. We used acute or chronically alcoholised Wistar rats, that were treated with ACC. The state of the liver was assessed in its perfusates and homogenate. The introduction of ACC after acute ethanol poisoning improves the state of the antioxidant systems of the liver, LPO activity and liver damage. Under conditions of chronic alcoholization, S9 expression increased, but ACC did not affect this change. Thus, a single administration of ethanol increases the content of biochemical markers of liver damage in its perfusate, and chronic administration of ethanol increases the activity of the S9 fraction isolated from the liver of animals.
A clinical case of artificial iris implantation in a patient with paralytic mydriasis of unknown etiolog y and a history of keratoplasty
Authors:   Eye Microsurgery named after Academician S.N. Fedorov, Moscow, Sobolev N.P. , Teplovodskaya V.V. ,   Eye Microsurgery named after Academician S.N. Fedorov, Moscow, Petukhova A.A. ,   Eye Microsurgery named after Academician S.N. Fedorov, Moscow, Sudakova E.P. ,   Eye Microsurgery named after Academician S.N. Fedorov, Moscow
Published: December 2024

The results of surgical treatment of paralytic mydriasis in a patient with a history of deep anterior deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty in anamnesis by implantation of an artificial iris into the ciliary sulcus through a corneoscleral incision were evaluated. After the treatment, the patient’s complaints about photophobia, glare, and diplopia disappeared, the cosmetic defect of the iris was eliminated, and visual functions were improved. The choice of corneoscleral approach ensured greater preservation of endothelial cells after surgical treatment. Implantation of an artificial iris allowed the patient to improve the quality of life and return to professional activity.
Poza Tekst. Realizm a współczesna literatura i jej krytyka
Authors: Poręba Izabela , Poręba Karol
Published: December 2024

Szkic stanowi wstęp do numeru Praktyki Teoretycznej poświęconego realizmowi. Jego tematem są zarówno przyczyny umniejszenia roli realizmu we współczesnym literaturoznawstwie, jak i próby odzyskiwania tej konwencji w literaturze i krytyce w ostatnich latach.
Realizm i postkolonializm
Authors: Poręba Izabela
Published: December 2024

W ciągu ostatnich kilkunastu lat zagadnienie realizmu literackiego – zmarginalizowanego i sprowadzonego do klisz – z trudem, lecz konsekwentnie, toruje sobie drogę do słownika krytyki postkolonialnej. Sama rama polityczno-teoretyczna postkolonializmu, która sprawiła, że realizmem się nie zajmowano bądź traktowano go jako antywzorzec, w dużej mierze wpisana w postmodernistyczne tendencje dekonstrukcyjne i kulturalistyczne, zaczyna być przedmiotem coraz bardziej nasilonej krytyki. W niniejszym artykule opisuję nowo ożywione dyskusje nad realizmem w kontekście trzech zagadnień: roli realistycznej powieści kolonialnej w edukacji kolonii, realistycznych (zwłaszcza od lat pięćdziesiątych do siedemdziesiątych XX wieku) powieści postkolonialnych i ich dwuznacznej bądź osłabionej pozycji w kanonie oraz wpływu postmodernistycznej teorii na odrzucenie realizmu. W artykule wskazano, że teoria przesłoniła samą literaturę, kłopotliwą ze względu na swoje mało atrakcyjne realistyczne ambicje, sprowadzając interpretację do aplikowania pewnych utartych, ahistorycznych pojęć. Analizie poddane zostały konsekwencje tej pozycji i jej polityczne znaczenie.
Literackie realizmy przełomu wieków. Cz. I: Prolegomena teoretyczne
Authors: Woźniak Jarosław
Published: December 2024

Artykuł stanowi wstęp do cyklu poświęconego realizmom przełomu XX i XXI wieku, dla których punktem odniesienia, poza samą tradycją realistyczną, jest literatura postmodernistyczna oraz epoka późnego kapitalizmu. W tekście autor przygląda się pojęciu realizmu w teorii literatury XX wieku, jego przewartościowaniom spowodowanym zmianami zarówno w polu literatury, jak i nauki oraz techniki – zwłaszcza w okresie modernizmu. Autor koncentruje się przede wszystkim na teoriach rozwiniętych w XX wieku, które w pewien sposób rozszerzają koncepcję realizmu, analizując „impuls realistyczny” z perspektyw etyczno-epistemologicznych, ale też formalnych. Przedstawienie procesu rozluźniania tradycyjnych ram realizmu jest kluczowe, gdyż właśnie ten proces pozwolił na pojawienie się różnych przydawkowo dookreślanych realizmów końca XX wieku (między innymi realizm histeryczny, realizm degeneratywny, mitorealizm, rosyjski nowy realizm), stanowiących często nie tyle nurt literacki, ile krytycznoliteracką etykietę.
The Role of Tuan Guru and Traditional Institutions in Shaping Religious Moderation Among the Sasak Community
Authors: Baiq_mulianah
Published: December 2024

Sasak, the indigenous community of Lombok, possesses a unique social and cultural structure, where the role of Tuan Guru as Islamic religious figures is central to the formation of their religious and social identity. This article examines the role of Tuan Guru and traditional institutions in shaping the understanding of religious moderation among the Sasak community. Through a qualitative approach, this research explores how the Islamization process carried out by Tuan Guru integrates with local customs, creating a harmonious and moderate social order. The study finds that the preaching strategy of Tuan Guru, which emphasizes Islamic values with a contextual approach, has successfully internalized religious teachings into Sasak cultural practices. Additionally, Sasak proverbs function as effective educational media in instilling Islamic values. However, amid the challenges of modernization and globalization, the cultural and religious identity of the Sasak community remains preserved through the role of Tuan Guru and traditional institutions.
Exploring Religious Moderation Practices in The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Mataram University
Authors: Lenny Herlina  , Agus Kurnia  , Arif Nasrullah
Published: December 2024

This study aims to describe and understand the practices of religious moderation among students at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mataram University. Employing a qualitative, descriptive-analytical approach, data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The study participants included students, faculty advisors, and the dean’s office staff. Findings revealed inclusive and tolerant student activities, both within religious-based organizations and interfaith initiatives, with full support from the faculty. The faculty is committed to instilling moderate values by fostering mutual respect, rejecting primordialism, upholding the rule of law, promoting nationalism, and resolving conflicts in an accommodative manner. The implementation of religious moderation practices among FKIK UNRAM students has been successful, evidenced by inclusive and tolerant activities, along with strong institutional support.
Human Resource Management Practices at Pondok Pesantren Madrasah Tarbiyah Islamiyah Kapau
Authors: Basit Abdul
Published: December 2024

Human resource management aimed at enhancing the quality of education at Pondok Pesantren Madrasah Tarbiyah Islamiyah Kapau has generally been implemented. The management of educational financing plays a crucial role in three main areas: First, the economics of education, which relates to overall community spending. Second, school finances, which concern the school’s policies regarding the allocation of funds for student services. Third, the administration of school business taxes, which must be organized directly in alignment with policy objectives. Furthermore, planning in the management of teacher quality improvement at Pondok Pesantren Madrasah Tarbiyah Islamiyah Kapau focuses primarily on formulating clear goals that the institution aims to achieve through strategic planning. The research employed a qualitative approach, utilizing field data to verify emerging theories that were continuously refined throughout the research process.
Social Responsibility of Islamic Boarding Schools in Indonesia and Thailand
Authors: Kadri Kadri , Jumarim  , Asyari Akhmad
Published: December 2024

This study focuses on exploring the social engagement experiences of Sangkhom Islam Wittaya School and Lenterahati Islamic Boarding School as a manifestation of their social responsibility in the surrounding communities. Using a qualitative case study approach, the research employed three data collection techniques: in-depth interviews, observation, and document analysis, followed by qualitative analysis. The findings indicate that both institutions share similarities in the content and procedures of their social programs. These include regular programs in religious education, economic empowerment, healthcare, and basic infrastructure improvement, as well as their proactive involvement in disaster relief as part of their incidental programs. The community has expressed positive appreciation for the social programs implemented by both Sangkhom Islam Wittaya School and Lenterahati Islamic Boarding School, with a strong desire for the continuation of such initiatives. This study underscores the ability of these pesantren to adapt and align with public expectations within mutually beneficial collaborations
Application of Indigenous Bacterial Formulation of Salt-Washing Wastewater (Bittern) in Degrading Plastic Waste
Authors: Ardani Aliefia Miftakhul , Saputri Wahyu Dwi , Junaedi Abdus Salam , Triajie Haryo
Published: December 2024

The accumulation of plastic waste can lead to environmental changes. One solution to reduce plastic waste is through a biodegradation process involving microorganisms or bacteria. One solution is biodegradation by using microorganisms or bacteria to break down plastic. Biodegradation is a solution to reduce plastic numbers with the help of microorganisms or bacteria. This study aims to measure the Optical Density (OD), Total Plate Count (TPC), and degradation effectiveness of indigenous bacteria from salt wash wastewater (bittern) in degrading plastic on Nutrient Broth (NB) media with 1% glucose. The research process included sterilization of tools and materials, sampling, media preparation, rejuvenation of bacterial cultures, inoculation, OD measurement, TPC calculation, and percentage of plastic weight loss. Data on OD and TPC were analyzed quantitatively with visual aids. The plastic degradation percentage was measured after 7 days of incubation. The percentage of plastic degradation was measured after 7 days of incubation. The results showed that the highest OD value was bacteria BB8 which amounted to 1.614. TPC for plastic degradation was highest in BB9 which amounted to 13.37 Log CFU/g. BB4 showed the highest percentage of plastic dry weight reduction 36.4% after 7 days. These findings highlight the potential of salt-washing wastewater bacteria for plastic waste degradation.