bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Stroke - Challenge in Patients with COPD, Chronic Pulmonary Heart and COVID-19 Infection
Authors: Popa Nicoleta Alina , Maga Paula Carmen , Popescu Mircea Ioachim
Published: June 2024

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the respiratory condition with the highest prevalence, with over 10% of individuals over the age of 40 presenting with this disease .(1)

The COVID-19 infection has significantly increased morbidity and mortality among COPD patients, as well as the rate of complications within this pathology.

COVID-19 infection is a systemic inflammatory condition, with primary pulmonary involvement, but also with secondary gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, endocrinological, hepatic, renal, and, not least, neurological effects .(2)

The degree of pulmonary involvement and bacterial superinfection have increased the risk of thromboembolic complications: stroke, atrial fibrillation (FiA), and death.
Diagnosis and Therapy of Atheroscerotic Renal Artery Stenosis - Update 2024
Authors: Stoian Marilena
Published: June 2024

Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis (ARAS), an increasingly recognized disorder, may cause ischemic nephropathy and renovascular hypertension, that may occur separately or together. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) resulting from atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis usually have high-grade stenosis of both renal arteries or stenosis to a solitary functioning kidney. Patients at risk for bilateral renal artery stenosis are also at risk for other disorders that can present with similar clinical findings but cannot be corrected by surgery or angioplasty; these include hypertensive nephrosclerosis and atheroembolic kidney disease. In clinical decision-making about screening for and therapy of ARAS, we balance the chance of improving renal function and blood pressure with the risks of interventional procedures.

In this article we provide an overview of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of ARVD based on consensus recommendations from a panel of physician experts who attended the recent KDIGO (Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes) Controversies Conference on central and peripheral arterial diseases in chronic kidney disease. The rapid progress in this field necessitates an update. Most focus is provided for contentious issues, and we also outline aspects of investigation and management of ARVD that require further research.
Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology
Authors: Leon Maria Magdalena , Maștaleru Alexandra , Abdulan Irina Mihaela , Cristea Alexandra , Șerban Raluca-Cristina , Mitu Florin
Published: June 2024

Significant progress in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been highlighted over the past decade. Its continuously evolving applications have found various uses in the medical field, focusing on prevention, screening, and treatment for a wide range of conditions, as well as anticipating their progression. In the field of cardiology, various AI models have proven their effectiveness in interpreting data from technologies such as electrocardiography and imaging, demonstrating their utility in interpreting echocardiography, nuclear magnetic resonance, as well as computer tomography. The integration of artificial intelligence into electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis not only improves the accuracy of diagnosis but also facilitates the recommendation of personalized and optimal treatment for each patient. Cardiovascular imaging has become an extremely advanced research field within AI, with echocardiography being an excellent method for non-invasive evaluation, both quantitatively and qualitatively, of cardiac function. The implementation of artificial intelligence in analyzing images obtained through nuclear magnetic resonance and computer tomography has also been successful in identifying specific conditions, such as myocardial ischemia or obstructive coronary artery disease.
Effects of body mass and taxonomic order on the masses of functionally classified groups of the jaw musculature in birds
Authors: Deeming D. Charles , Harrison Shannon L. , Sutton Gregory P.
Published: June 2024

There is increasing interest from evolutionary biologists in the evolution of avian bill shape, how the bill is used during feeding and, in particular, the bite forces the bill can deliver. Bite force exhibits isometry with the total mass of the jaw musculature, but there is variation in the functional categories of the jaw muscles in different avian taxa. Qualitative descriptions of the jaw musculature do not allow analysis of the relative contributions that adductor or retractor muscles play in generating a bite force. This study is a meta-analysis of published data for body mass and the mass of the jaw musculature in 66 bird species from 10 orders. The masses of the different muscles contributing to adduction and retraction in closing the jaw, and to depression and protraction in opening the jaw, were summed and allometric relationships explored before investigating the effects of taxonomic order on these relationships. The categories of muscles, and the masses of each category of jaw musculature varied among avian orders. Some species, such as the flightless ratites, had relatively small jaw muscle mass but parrots had an additional adductor muscle. Phylogenetically controlled relationships between body mass and the mass of each muscle category irrespective of taxonomic order were isometric. However, analysis of covariance revealed significant interactions between body mass and taxonomic order. Most orders had low values for body-mass-specific muscle masses in the jaw with the notable exceptions of the Passeriformes (songbirds) and Psittaciformes (parrots). The values of these orders were 3–4 times greater, although the relative amounts of muscles contributing to adduction and retraction were similar in Psittaciformes, but adduction was markedly higher in Passeriformes. The results of these analyses highlight the lack of species-specific data for most birds, which is adversely impacting our understanding of the anatomical features that are determining the functional properties of the bill during feeding.
Winter field survey of bird feeders in two Hungarian cities
Authors: Bukor Boglárka , Kósa Boróka , Liker András , Seress Gábor
Published: June 2024

Bird feeding by people is one of the most popular human-wildlife interactions globally. Urban ecology studies generally recognize that cities offer a more favourable habitat for many wintering birds compared to natural areas, primarily due to the increased availability of the winter food sources provided by people. However, actual field surveys about the residents’ bird feeding activity are rare. Here we surveyed bird feeders during the winter of 2021–2022 at 5-5 locations in two cities in Hungary. We recorded the number and type of bird feeders, the type of food offered, the number of bird species and individuals visiting the feeders. The density of feeders was higher in Veszprém, a middle-sized city (range: 60.1–206.1 bird feeders/km2) compared to Budapest, the capital city of Hungary (23.3–83.0 bird feeders/km2). The most frequent food types were fat balls, seed mix, and sunflower seeds in both cities. We registered a total of 516 individuals of 24 species on the feeders, and found that the type of the feeder, but not the city, significantly affected both the number of individuals and species visiting bird feeders. These results help to get a more complete picture of how the winter food supplies of birds are shaped by urbanization.
Sunlight and time of the day affect visual lateralisation in Greater White-fronted Geese
Authors: Kaskova Kseniia A. , Babkina Olga A. , Zaynagutdinova Elmira M.
Published: June 2024

Sensory lateralisation, defined as the separation of functions for processing information from the sensory organs between the hemispheres of the brain, is a variable characteristic of the nervous system influenced by external factors. The plasticity of lateralisation is an important factor influencing the assessment of lateralisation on individual and population levels. We tested the influence of sunlight and time of the day on the visual lateralisation of Greater White-fronted Geese Anser albifrons when following their partners. Most of the individuals showed no preference to observe a partner with one of their eyes. Among the lateralised birds, a significant prevalence of right-eyed individuals was revealed. The highest proportion of lateralised individuals was observed in cloudy conditions. Direct sunlight, particularly in the morning, interfered with the emergence of visual lateralisation. Thus, the effect of sunlight and time of the day on lateralisation in birds should be taken into account when evaluating lateralisation in field observations and experiments.
New distribution and breeding location of the Stock Dove Columba oenas in Algeria
Authors: El Bouhissi Mayssara , Benhamou Habib Allah , Bekkouche Abdelkader , Boulenouar Yassine , Khacheb Zouaoui , Chedad Abdelwahab
Published: June 2024

Algeria hosts seven species of the Columbidae family, including pigeons and doves, the majority of which have been the subject of numerous studies, but none have been conducted on the Stock Dove (Columba oenas). Data on this species are still scarce, and its distribution is limited only to Kabylie in northern Algeria. Species occurrence data were collected from September 2022 to August 2023 using the point count method. However, the species was recently recorded in several new localities (20 stations) in West Algeria, at Sidi Bel Abbès and Tlemcen. All our observations were made in a semi-arid bioclimatic area at an altitude ranging between 750 and 1,216 m. Nesting sites were located on woodland and forest edges, not far from water sources, and feeding sites were located in open, natural, or agricultural environments where cereal seeds, grasses, flower buds, and young green shoots were consumed. It could also cohabit with other species of pigeons and doves.
Performance Management System Design and Implementation: Best Practices and Challenges
Authors: Lifang Zheng , Ali Dhakir Abbas
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This study delves into the intricacies of performance   management   system design and implementation within chinese organizations, drawing   parallels with the challenges faced   by the various other countries commerce and sectoral Associations (AACCSA).
 
Theoretical reference: As china emerges as a global economic powerhouse, its diverse business landscape, influenced   by cultural, economic, and regulatory factors, presents unique challenges and opportunities in optimizing organizational efficiency through effective performance management.
 
Method: The research employs a mixed- method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data from chinese   organizations   to explore practices, challenges, and attitudes towards performance management.
 
Result and conclusion:    The discussion   interprets   finding, highlighting   strengths and areas for improvement   within   AACCSA’s   performance   management.
 
Implication: The study reveals a balances gender distribution and a mature workforce within AACCSA, coupled with a highly educated and experienced   employee base.
Mapping Translanguaging Practices in The EFL Classroom: A Bibliometric Analysis 2015-2024
Authors: Mahayanti Ni Wayan Surya , Suwastini Ni Komang Arie , Budiarta Luh Gd Rahayu , Putra I Kadek Krisna Dharma
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This study examines the evolving field of translanguaging within English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education.
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: A bibliometric analysis of research publication from 2015 to 2024, sourced from the dimension database, reveals key trends, influential authors, and the impact of technology on translanguaging practices in language learning.
 
Findings: A flow in publications over this period highlights the growing interest ad recognition of translanguaging as a valuable pedagogical approach within EFL contexts. The research encompasses a diverse range of areas, including language, communication, culture, linguistics, education, curriculum, and pedagogy. This underscores the multifaceted nature of translanguaging and its relevance across multiple disciplines. Studies repeatedly demonstrate the positive benefits of translanguaging in EFL classrooms. These benefits include improved language acquisition, literacy development, student participation, and a more inclusive learning environment. The analysis identifies leading scholars whose work has significantly shaped the field and continues to guide the direction of translanguaging research. Furthermore, the study finds that integrating digital technologies into translanguaging practices further enhances language learning experiences.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: This study has important implications for educators, researchers, and policymakers engaged in EFL education. The evidence clearly supports the adoption of translanguaging approaches to maximize the learning potential of linguistically diverse students. Future research should explicitly examine the potential of translanguaging to develop creativity, critical thinking, and the influence of socio-political factors surrounding its implementation. The study’s findings highlight the need for educational policies that promote multilingualism and inclusivity in language classroom.
 
Originality/Value: This study offers a novel contribution by systematically analyzing the development of translanguaging research within EFL education over a decade. Utilizing a comprehensive bibliometric approach, the study identifies key trends, influential authors, and the integration of digital technologies, highlighting the multifaceted benefits of translanguaging as an effective pedagogical approach that enhances language acquisition, literacy, and student participation, thus promoting a more inclusive and dynamic learning environment.
Co-Creation Building Power on Social Media: Can Influencers or Viral Campaigns do it for Marketing Performance?
Authors: Erwin  , Maupa Haris , Jilbert Julius , Sanusi Abdullah
Published: June 2024

Objective: This research aims to analyze the influence of social media trends, namely the use of viral marketing campaigns and social media influencers, in improving the marketing performance of MSEs by mediating co-creation-building power. Co-creation building power was built as an active response from MSEs to increase co-creation on their social media.
 
Method: The research used respondents as many as 200 MSEs who actively use social media, utilize viral campaigns, and use influencers in marketing their business. Research data was collected using a questionnaire, which was analyzed using PLS-SEM with data processing via WarpPLS 8.0.
 
Results and Discussion: The research used respondents as many as 200 MSEs who actively use social media, utilize viral campaigns, and use influencers in marketing their business. Research data was collected using a questionnaire, which was analyzed using PLS-SEM with data processing via WarpPLS 8.0.
 
Originality/Value: This research analyzes social media trends in MSE marketing based on existing phenomena with the main objective of this research is to analyze the influence of using viral campaigns and influencers on social media on the marketing performance of MSEs through co-creation-building power.
Influence of Rains in the Andiroba and Copaiba Oils Supply and the Impact on The Socioeconomic and Environmental Benefit in the West Of Pará
Authors: Nogueira Ana Karlla Magalhães , Santana Antônio Cordeiro de
Published: June 2024

Objective: The purpose of this study was to calculate the socio-economic and environmental cost-benefit of the extraction and commercialization of copaiba and andiroba oils, in light of climate changes in the western region of Pará state, from 1999 to 2017.
 
Theoretical Framework: The Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) was applied to estimate the market model structured by the demand and supply equations for andiroba and copaiba oils.
 
Results and Discussion: The cross elasticity of supply indicated that oil production does not compete with the use of labor, land, and capital in the local market, as they are considered joint products. After the climate changes, consumers were the main affected party, with a loss of 21,74%, represented by the average decrease in Consumer Surplus of – R$ 1.264,95 thousand/year.
 
Research Implications: Since 1999, with the climate changes, there has been a decrease in the socio-economic and environmental benefit for the population of western Pará to the level of R$ 4.664,37 thousand, which represented a decrease of 20,60% (-R$1.210,31 thousand) compared to the benefit obtained before the climate change (R$5.874,68 thousand).
 
Originality and Value: Sociobiodiversity products such as copaiba and andiroba oils are sensitive to climate changes. Excess and scarcity of rainfall cause a decrease in production and loss of income for extractivists. Therefore, these products should be part of the insurance policy to guarantee the income of producers.
Cold War Dynamics: The Strategic Interplay of Turkish-American Relations
Authors: Ali Muhamed , Islami Islam
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This article investigates the primary determinants of Turkish-American relations during the Cold War, focusing on key events and policies that influenced bilateral interactions. It aims to understand the impact of the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, NATO alliances, the Cyprus issue, and the Kurdish conflict on these relations. The study also critically assesses the role of ethnic lobbies, such as the Armenian and Greek communities, in shaping U.S. foreign policy towards Turkey.
 
Method: Utilizing a comprehensive historical analysis, this research draws on different sources including speeches, and official correspondences, as well as secondary sources such as academic books, journal articles, and theses. This methodological approach allows for an in-depth exploration of the complex interplay between domestic politics and international diplomacy.
 
Conclusion: The study reveals that Turkish-American relations during the Cold War were shaped by a combination of strategic alliances, regional conflicts, and domestic political influences. Key policies like the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan were instrumental in solidifying Turkey as a critical ally, while events such as the Cyprus issue and the Kurdish conflict presented significant challenges. The influence of ethnic lobbies also played a crucial role in shaping bilateral relations.
 
Implication of the Research: The insights gained from this analysis provide valuable lessons for future diplomatic efforts, emphasizing the need for cooperation, diversification of partnerships, and strategic alignment. Understanding the historical context of Turkish-American relations can inform current and future diplomacy, helping to navigate the complexities of this bilateral relationship.
 
Originality of the Research: This research offers a unique and comprehensive examination of Turkish-American relations during the Cold War, incorporating a critical assessment of both strategic policies and the influence of ethnic lobbies. By providing a nuanced understanding of these factors, the study contributes original insights to the field of international relations and foreign policy analysis.
ON THE COMPUTATION OF THE ORTHOGONAL HULL OF SIMPLE RECTILINEAR POLYGONS
Authors:   Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Blesić Andrija , Čomić Lidija ,   Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad
Published: June 2024

We briefly review the algorithm for determining the orthogonal hull of a set of simple rectilinear polygons, proposed by Nicholl et al., based on determining their maximal vertices.
ISTORIJSKI PREGLED RAZVOJA TEORIJE VEROVATNOĆE: OD BACANJA KOCKICA DO MODERNE DEFINICIJE I TEORIJE ODLUČIVANJA
Authors:   Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Duraković Nataša , Ušćebrka Marko ,   Muzej Vojvodine, Novi Sad
Published: June 2024

U ovom preglednom radu je dat istorijski prikaz razvoja teorije verovatnoće kroz vekove, kao i moderna aksiomatska definicija verovatnoće koja se danas koristi. Takođe, date su neke od modifikacija verovatnoće u opštoj teoriji mere i pseudo-analizi i osvrt na teoriju odlučivanja, kao granu primenjene verovatnoće.
BICAPACITIES ON BOUNDED LATTICES – BASIC PROPERTIES
Authors:   Department of Mathematics and Descriptive Geometry, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Kalafut Juraj , Kalina Martin ,   2Department of Mathematics and Descriptive Geometry, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
Published: June 2024

The paper is a preliminary announcement of studying bipolar capacities on bounded lattices. An algebraic structure will be constructed where it is possible to define a bipolar capacity and one special case will be shown when the bipolar capacity is additive.
THE ORNESS MEASURE FOR OWA AND BIOWA OPERATORS
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Slovak University of Technology, Slovakia, Kalina Martin , Mihailović Biljana ,   Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Štrboja Mirjana ,   Department of Mathematics and Informatics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad
Published: June 2024

The OWA operators are useful tools in muticriteria decisionmaking. The BIOWA operators are a generalization of OWA operators. The orness measure for some operator gives information about the similarity of aggregation to OR (Max) operator. In this paper an overview on OWA and BIOWA operator and their orness measure are presented.
DEKOMPOZICIONE METODE U DISTRIBUIRANOJ OPTIMIZACIJI BEZ OGRANIČENJA
Authors:   Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Ostojić Tijana , Vuković Manojlo
Published: June 2024

Zbog sve većeg obima podataka u mašinskom učenju, kao i dubokom učenju, potreba za rešavanjem optimizacionih problema u distribuiranom okruženju kontinuirano raste, jer ovi podaci rezultiraju problemima sa mnogo promenljivih. Jedna od metoda koja se može koristiti i u distribuiranoj optimizaciji je dekompozicija promenljivih, koja je inicijalno korišćena u ranim 1960-im godinama. Ključna ideja za rešavanje navedenih velikih optimizacionih problema leži u razdvajanju skupa promenljivih na manje podskupove. Ovi podskupovi se zatim obraduju nezavisno ili u koordinaciji, što olakšava rešavanje složenih problema. Stoga, metoda je posebno korisna u distribuiranim sistemima, gde se problem može podeliti na različite čvorove ili procesore. U okviru ovog preglednog rada biće dat prikaz osnovnih ideja primene dekompozicije u optimizaciji.
Synthesis of l-DOPA catalyzed by recombinant Escherichia coli expressing tyrosine phenol lyase gene from Desulfitobacterium hafniense
Authors:   School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, China, FENG YI , YU LIJUAN ,   School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, China, JIN DAYONG ,   School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, China, ZHENG SUXIANG ,   School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, China, LI JIE ,   School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, China, JIANG YONGHUI ,   School of Life Sciences, Nantong University, China
Published: June 2024

L-DOPA (L-dihydroxyphenylalanine) is a potential drug for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, and the demand is increasing every year. Tyrosine phenol-lyase (TPL) is a valuable biocatalyst for the biosynthesis of L-tyrosine and its derivatives, which are valuable intermediates in the pharmaceutical industry. In this study, a new TPL gene (Dh-TPL) was cloned from Desulfitobacterium hafniense, ligated into pJJDuet30 vector, and successfully expressed in Escherichia coli. To increase the yield and stability of L-DOPA, as well as decrease the by-product formation, the enzyme production conditions and the catalytic reaction conditions were studied. The optimal TPL production conditions were as follows: the concentration of IPTG was 0.2 mmol/L and the induction temperature was controlled at 18°C. The optimum medium composition for recombinant bacteria includes yeast extract 64 g/L, tryptone 36 g/L, glycerol 4 g/L, KH2PO4 2.31 g/L and K2HPO4 9.4 g/L. The best biosynthesis of L-DOPA was performed in a reaction mixture containing 10.0 g/L catechol, 20 g/L sodium pyruvate and 20 g/L recombinant E. coli resting cells. The optimal reaction temperature and pH were determined to be 18°C and pH 8.5, respectively. Under these conditions, the yield of L-DOPA was 0.21 mol/L (41.7 g/L) after 3 hours reaction.
Experimental research on the use of innovative phytoextracts in cow with clinical endometritis
Authors:   University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 59 Marasti Blvd, District 1, Bucharest, Romania, IONITA CARMEN , TOGOE DORIN ,   University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 59 Marasti Blvd, District 1, Bucharest, Romania, MICSA CATALIN ,   University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 59 Marasti Blvd, District 1, Bucharest, Romania, MIHAI A. ,   University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 59 Marasti Blvd, District 1, Bucharest, Romania, IGNATESCU ROXANA MARIANA ,   University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 59 Marasti Blvd, District 1, Bucharest, Romania, MINCA NICOLETA ,   University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 59 Marasti Blvd, District 1, Bucharest, Romania, IONITA L. ,   University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, 59 Marasti Blvd, District 1, Bucharest, Romania
Published: June 2024

Clinical endometritis is a frequent and important pathology on farms in Romania and not only, so we created and obtained a preparation exclusively from plants in different forms of administration (tablets and intrauterine solution), with which to treat the cows under study. We chose a group of cattle that we divided into 4 batches of cows, a control batch treated with classical medication, a batch treated with intrauterine solution, a batch treated only with tablets, and the fourth batch was treated with tablets and intrauterine solution. Based on a well-established working protocol and paraclinical investigations performed, it was demonstrated the usefulness of phytoextracts in the prevention and treatment of clinical endometritis, but also the way of stimulating the immune response associated with a shorter healing time.
Biphasic response of epidermoid adenocarcinoma cells to curcumin and EGCG co-treatment
Authors:   Department of Biophysics, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474, Bucharest, Romania, HAZAPARU OANA-ALINA , FILIPPI ALEXANDRU ,   Department of Biophysics, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474, Bucharest, Romania, VLAD OANA-CEZARA ,   Department of Biophysics, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474, Bucharest, Romania, CHIFIRIUC CARMEN-MARIANA ,   Microbiology Immunology Department Faculty of Biology University of Bucharest, Romania, GANEA CONSTANTA ,   Department of Biophysics, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474, Bucharest, Romania, MOCANU MARIA-MAGDALENA ,   Department of Biophysics, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474, Bucharest, Romania
Published: June 2024

We investigated the combinatorial treatment of curcumin and epigallocatechin-gallate (EGCG) in human epidermoid carcinoma cell line A-431. When combined, concentrations of EGCG and curcumin lower than 25 μM increased proliferation, but 50 μM curcumin led to near complete proliferation/viability inhibition. As reference, the compounds were CCD-1070Sk, where they did not show any toxicity, except in the highest concentration sample. In A-431 cell line, curcumin and EGCG combinations induced cell death by apoptosis, collapse of thee also tested on normal FIbroblast cells, mitochondrial membrane depolarization (ΔΨm) and increase the cell number in S phase of cell cycle. Nevertheless, the most powerful compound in inducing the above effects was curcumin. Next, we have shown that EGCG scavenged ROS produced by 25 μM curcumin with an EC50 of 44.34 μM EGCG. In conclusion, curcumin and EGCG combinations exert ΔΨm collapse, cell death and cell cycle arrest in A-431 cells at concentrations not affecting the viability of normal skin fibroblasts.
Evaluating Maturity by Using Mid Upper Arm Circumference among Neonates at Salahadeen General Hospital
Authors: Thamer J Thamer J , Almoula Omar M. Abd- , Hasani Luay A. , Hind M Hind M
Published: June 2024

Background: Anthropometry is the single most easily available, universally applicable, does not need expertise, economical, and non-invasive method of assessing body composition. It reflects both the health and nutrition of human body and predicts performance, health, and survival. Aim of the present study evaluating the efficacy of mid-arm circumference in assessing birth weight and maturity among new bornMethodology: A cross sectional study done in Salah Aldeen general hospital in the Tikrit  city during the period from the (1st  November 2021 to 1st  April 2022). During the period of the study had a total of 200 neonates were selected randomly. Each newborn was examined and mid upper arm circumference was measured, birth weight was measured with a calibrated digital weighing scale to the nearest 10 g.Results: Most of the preterm babies had mid upper arm circumference  of ≤9.25 cm 47(90.4%) significantly higher than the full-term babies most of them had mid upper arm circumference  of >9.25 cm 126(85.1%). The mid upper arm circumference  is good parameter for diagnosing of prematurity with sensitivity of 90.4%, specificity (85%) and accuracy of the test was (87%). The PPV for diagnosing low prematurity was (68%) and the negative predictive value was (96.2%). Most of the Low birth weight babies had MUAC of ≤9.25 cm 53(93 %) while the Normal birth weight babies most of them had MUAC of >9.25 cm 127(88.8%) this relation was statistically significant.Conclusions: Mid upper arm circumference could be used as a diagnostic tool to identify low birth weight and preterm newborns needing extra care when taken at birth and up to day 7 of life
Análise temporal das internações por complicações da sífilis na Bahia, no período de 2000 a 2020
Authors: Souza Isabel Guedes de , Jesus Samuel José Amaral de , Araújo Edna Maria de , Silva Carlos Alberto Lima da , Guedes Everaldo Freitas , Freitas Kátia Santana , Silva Filho Aloísio Machado da
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Analisar a série temporal das taxas de internação por complicações da sífilis em adultos no Estado da Bahia, no período de 2000 a 2020. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo ecológico misto, que envolveu dados de internações do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares (SIH/DATASUS) conforme a CID-10, além dos dados populacionais e de raça/cor do IBGE. Esta investigação envolveu a análise descritiva dos dados de 2008 a 2020, e teve como alicerce o modelo ARIMA, que permitiu caracterizar, estimar e prever movimentos futuros de curto prazo na série temporal de 2000 a 2020. Resultados: Foram identificados 369 registros de internações por sífilis. Quanto ao perfil dos pacientes, houve predomínio do sexo feminino (61,0%), da faixa etária de 29 a 39 anos (28,4%), e da raça/cor negra (89,58%). Em relação à tendência temporal, foi constatada uma tendência de queda de 2001 a 2010, e nítido crescimento de 2012 a 2018, seguido por decrescimento. Conclusão: Espera-se uma redução nas taxas de internação para os anos subsequentes. Para efetivar esta redução é necessário o fortalecimento das políticas implementadas, mediante ações que promovam maior adesão dos pacientes, em especial nos territórios com difícil acesso aos serviços, com destaque para Atenção Primária em Saúde.
Perfil e qualidade do uso de antimicrobianos em unidades de terapia intensiva adulto
Authors: Muniz Lucas Pereira , Araújo Lorenna Oliveira , Lima Laiz Freire , Santos Juliana Silva , Lemos Lucas Brasileiro , Lemos Gisele da Silveira , Faria Luciana Amaral de
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Descrever perfil e determinar a qualidade do uso de antimicrobianos em unidades de terapia intensiva (UTIs) adulto. Métodos: Estudo transversal, descritivo, realizado em UTIs de um hospital público referência regional. Avaliou-se pacientes admitidos nas UTIs entre outubro e dezembro de 2020, que utilizaram antimicrobianos durante o internamento ou até 24 horas antes da admissão, com idade ≥18 anos. Utilizou-se formulário padrão e os indicadores de qualidade adaptado de Van den Bosch CMA, et al. (2015). Calculou-se as frequências (absoluta e relativa), médias e desvio padrão, com auxílio do software SPSS 21.0. O estudo foi aprovado em Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Resultados: Identificou-se 426 antimicrobianos em uso por 171 pacientes, destacando as cefalosporinas de terceira geração (23,2%), penicilinas + inibidores de beta-lactamases (17,8%), carbapenêmicos (12,9%) e macrolídeos (12,2%). Entre 67 microrganismos identificados em culturas, 64,1% correspondiam a agentes patogênicos de prioridade crítica. Os indicadores de qualidade da terapia demonstraram inadequação mais frequente em relação à descontinuação da terapia empírica, alteração do esquema para terapia dirigida, seguidos da solicitação de hemocultura e coleta de sítios suspeitos em 24 horas do início da terapia empírica. Conclusão: Verificou-se predominância de uso dos betalactâmicos e carbapenêmicos e um alto número de agentes patogênicos críticos.
The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Psychological State and Wound Healing: A Case Report
Authors: Antunes Flavia , Machado Mariana , Garavini Alice , Carvalho Vanice , de Souza Alessandra
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), in which patients receive high concentrations of oxygen in a pressurized chamber, has been used in clinical practice to improve wound healing. More recent applications of HBOT have resulted in successful management of a wide range of conditions; however, the psychosomatic factors associated with these conditions remain understudied and require clarification. PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of HBOT in a female patient without diabetes who presented with an atypical wound of 9 years’ duration with no sign of healing as well as with psychosomatic factors. CASE REPORT: The patient underwent 20 once-daily sessions of HBOT for 120 minutes per session every Monday through Friday for 4 weeks at 2.4 ATA (atmosphere absolute pressure) and received daily dressing changes with a nonadherent dressing containing silver, alginate, and carboxymethylcellulose. The 36-Item Short Form Health Survey and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale quality-of-life questionnaires were administered before treatment and after 1 year of treatment. HBOT resulted in complete lasting wound remission as well as subjective improvement in quality of life and in levels of anxiety and depression. CONCLUSION: HBOT has known therapeutic effects on wound healing, and it may also have a substantial effect on psychosomatic mechanisms.
THE ROLE OF GREEN ECONOMY, SUSTAINABLE HALAL ENVIRONMENT, AND DIGITAL TOURISM ON COMMUNITY INCOME: A CASE STUDY IN WEST JAVA AND LAMPUNG TOURISM VILLAGES
Authors: Anggraeni Erike , Normasyhuri Khavid , Kurniawan Muhammad , Pramudita Wisnu Kusuma Tri Atmaja
Published: June 2024

This study aims to investigate the influence of green economy, sustainable halal environment, and digital tourism on the community income in West Java and Lampung tourism villages. There was a total of 500 respondents participated in this quantitative study through a random sampling technique. The data was collected using a questionnaire measured using a 5-point Likert scale and analyzed using SmartPLS 3.0. The results show that the green economy, sustainable halal environment, and digital tourism have a positive and significant influence on the community income. Further, this study highlights that the digital tourism is able to positively moderate the influence of both green economy and sustainable halal environment on the community income. These findings imply that the developing innovative sustainable tourism business models not only increases the income of tourist village communities but also preserves the environment and promotes social inclusion. This offers valuable guidance for optimizing the economic benefits of tourism while minimizing its negative impacts on the environment and local communities.JEL: Z3.
A General Copper-Box System for the Asymmetric Ary-lative Functionalization of Benzylic, Propargylic or Allenylic Radicals
Authors: Wang Peng-Zi , Zhang Zhihan , Jiang Min , Chen Jia-Rong , Xiao Wen-Jing
Published: June 2024

Radical-involved arylative cross-coupling reactions have recently emerged as an attractive strategy to access valuable aryl-substituted motifs. However, there still exist several challenges such as limited scope of radi-cal precursors/acceptors, and lack of general asymmetric catalytic systems, especially regarding the multicom-ponent variants. Herein, we reported a general copper-Box system for asymmetric three-component arylative radi-cal cross-coupling of vinylarenes and 1,3-enynes, with oxime carbonates and aryl boronic acids. The reactions proceed under practical conditions in the absence or presence of visible-light irradiation, affording chiral 1,1-diarylalkanes, benzylic alkynes and allenes with good enantioselectivities. Mechanistic studies imply that the copper/Box complexes play a dual role in both radical generation and ensuing asymmetric cross-coupling. In the cases of 1,3-enynes, visible-light irradiation could improve the activity of copper/Box complex toward the initial radical generation, enabling better efficiency match between radical formation and cross-coupling.
Natural Fragment Bond Orbital Method for Inter-Fragment Covalent Interaction Analysis
Authors: ZHANG Yichi , Sheong Fu Kit , Lin Zhenyang
Published: June 2024

A complex chemical system is often examined based on their fragments, so fragment-based analysis is the key to chemical understanding. We report the natural fragment bond orbital (NFBO) method for inter-fragment bonding interaction analysis, as an extension to the well-known natural bond orbital method. NFBOs together with their corresponding natural fragment hybrid orbitals (NFHOs) allow us to derive local bonding and anti-bonding orbitals among fragments from the delocalized canonical molecular orbitals. In this paper, we provide the algorithm for finding NFBOs and showcase its application to several chemically interesting systems featuring significant inter-fragment bonding interactions. Through these examples, the NFBO method is shown to be a powerful tool with which to analyze molecules possessing strong inter-fragment bonding interactions.
Recabarren y el Movimiento obrero en Chile
Authors: Simon Fanny
Published: June 2024

En el año del centenario de la muerte de Luis Emilio Recabarren (1876-1924), nos complace poner al alcance del público nacional la traducción del texto Recabarren and the Labor Movement of Chile de la historiadora estadounidense S. Fanny Simon, obra regularmente aludida en la producción historiográfica referida a Recabarren, pero muy escasamente consultada de manera directa. Como podrá apreciarse a la luz del excelente estudio introductorio del joven historiador Alfonso Salgado, este trabajo fue fruto de la primera investigación académica realizada en torno a la figura del líder sindical y político chileno de inicios del siglo pasado, tarea que tomó a su autora más de una década de contactos y trabajos con personas y fuentes chilenas hasta dar -hacia 1957- con una versión que estimamos como definitiva. Tanto la disponibilidad del original en inglés así como numerosos valiosos antecedentes que nos informan ampliamente de los avatares experimentados por Simon en sus esfuerzos de redacción como de publicación de su trabajo, se deben de igual modo a la valiosa labor investigativa desarrollada por el ya citado A. Salgado. Sin duda que dar a conocer ahora esta traducción -eficientemente hecha por Nicolás Pérez Ferretti- no sólo importa el rescate de un quehacer que llevaba décadas en el silencio, sino, a la vez, aportar a la construcción del acervo bibliográfico que, con el tiempo, se ha generado sobre la vida y actuación de la señera personalidad de L. E. Recabarren.
REFLECTION OF THE NATIONAL CULTURE OF THE FRENCH PEOPLE IN PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS WITH A GASTRONOMIC COMPONENT
Authors: ALBOSHCHA Angelina , PESOTSKA Diana
Published: June 2024

The article considers the connection between the language and culture of the French people, analyzes the two-way nature of this connection, shows the importance of researching the national character traits of the people to reveal their mentality. The article is devoted to the analysis of the relationship between gastronomy which is an integral part of culture and phraseology which characterizes a certain language. It is the combined study of these concepts that allows to determine the peculiarities of the formation and development of the culture of the French people as a whole. The article also defines the main concepts used in the research - such as "language", "culture", "phraseology", "phraseology with a gastronomic component". The article also provides a general description of French cuisine, defines the list of products that are particularly popular among the French people. In this connection, it has been established that the most widespread phraseological units in the French language are the phraseological units with gastronomic component which are related to food. The article also provides examples of phraseological units with a gastronomic component, based on the classification of phraseological units proposed by the scientist O. Lapinina according to the subject-concept relationship. Among the researched phraseological units there are expressions representing food products of animal and plant origin (namely, meat and meat products;vegetables and greens); names of flavorings, seasonings and raw materials; names of ready meals); gastronomic components for designation of alcoholic, low-alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks. In addition, the article analyzes the history of the origin of individual phraseological units with a gastronomic component and what underlies the formation of these phraseological units. As a result of the study, it has been concluded that the most common criteria used for the formation of phraseological units with a gastronomic component are, in particular, the following: laws of biology - description of the behavior of certain animals or features of plant development, habits and traditions of the people at a certain historical stage, characteristic features of their life, food preferences, etc. The article also identifies potential areas of application of research results to other social sciences.
PRAGMATIGS OF ADVERTISING DISCOURSE IN THE GERMAN-SPEAKING ENVIRONMENT
Authors: BERBENETS Daria
Published: June 2024

The article explores the rapid development of linguistic pragmatics in the 20th and 21st centuries, highlighting the formation of sub-disciplines such as discourse analysis, historical
pragmatics, cognitive pragmatics, gender pragmatics, and others. Special attention is given to multimodal linguistic pragmatics, which demonstrates high potential for integration. The
study analyzes metacommunication in advertising texts as multimodal formations, focusing on the German-language advertising discourse. The term "metapragmatics" is used to
describe the discipline that studies means of managing linguistic interaction, particularly metacommunicative expressions. The article is dedicated to the pragmatics of advertising
discourse in the German-speaking environment. The research identifies the properties of metacommunicative expressions and their role in a multimodal context. The analysis is
based on 159 printed advertising texts from 1995 to 2023, employing strategic discourse, multimodality, and implicature analysis. The study's conclusions indicate the possibility of
integrating metapragmatics with multimodal pragmatics in advertising discourse. Metacommunicative expressions in advertising are multimodal, utilizing various sensory
and communicative modes to express meanings. Advertising texts demonstrate various types of metacommunicative expressions incorporated into different parts of the text. The
article makes a significant contribution to the development of linguistic pragmatics, especially in the processes of integrating sub-disciplines such as metapragmatics, discursive,
and multimodal pragmatics. The research opens new perspectives for analyzing metacommunication in different types of discourse and underscores the importance of comprehensive studies for understanding complex semiotic systems.
UKRAINIAN ALLUSIONS IN HISPANIC AMERICAN LITERATURE: FROM MAZEPA TO PUTIN
Authors: ÓRZHITSKIY Ígor
Published: June 2024

The article offers a brief overview of some works written in Latin American countries from the late 19th to the early 21st century, which contain references to Ukrainian realities, but have not hitherto become the object of literary criticism from this angle. This oversight is regrettably common to literary studies both on the Latin American and the Ukrainian side. Thus, three writers from Mexico, one from the Argentine and one from Nicaragua have never been examined from this point of view, wheras the literary presence of Ukraine in that area of the world lies outside the scope interest of Latin American scholarly research. The figure of the Ukrainian leader Stepán Mazepa, which appears in two poems – Trilogy and Lamentation of the Voluptuous – by the outstanding Mexican author Amado Nervo, parallels the way it is conceived of by several 19th-century European writers (including Victor Hugo), being treated in rather metaphysical terms, with as good as no regard for the Ukrainian national and historical context. The Jewish Gauchos, a novel by the Argentine writer Alberto Gerchunoff, includes some fond memories of the author’s childhood spent in Ukraine, as well as a condemnation of the oppression of the Jews by the Russian tsarism. Taking his hint from A. Gerchunoff, the prominent Nicaraguan poet Rubén Darío makes in his Canto a la Argentina a general mention of the Jews of the Russian Empire who were able to resettle in that country. A sophisticated investigation of some enigmas of the Second World War by the Mexican Ignacio Padilla led the author, in his detective novel Amphitryon, to an original appraisal of the Civil War in Russia, with sympathies expressed towards the Ukrainians’ aspirations for independence. The Mexican Jorge Zepeda Patterson, whose novel Milena or The most beautiful femur in the world bears a clear reference to the initial stage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2014, seeks to unmask the deep secrets of the international sex racket mafia as one of the dirty faces of big politics, especially on the side of Russia.
THE MYTHOPOETIC STRUCTURE OF SCHMITT'S NOVEL "ULYSSES FROM BAGDAD"
Authors: SIEHODINA Inesa
Published: June 2024

The article examines an important stage in the literary work of E.-E. Schmitt, represented by the book "Ulysses from Bagdad» (2008). The author explores the political, socio-cultural
problems and internal conflicts of the immigrant Saad Saad, who suffered from the consequences of the war in his native country. The problems of international assistance to
refugees, closed borders, bureaucracy and hypocrisy of state structures are analysed. The novel is considered postmodern and includes elements of ambiguity, vagueness, blurring of genres and intertextuality. Intertextual connections are revealed in the title of the novel, which refers to the mythological hero Odysseus. The mythopoetic aspect of the novel is
studied separately, analysing Saad's journey from the point of view of a classical literary hero. The author uses J. Campbell's principle of monomyth and A. Van Gennep's classification, which distinguishes three stages: separation, liminality, and rebirth, to examine the development of the protagonist. The article examines Saad's complete journey as a hero and his transformation into a new one - real and vulnerable, living in hope for the future. Unlike Homer's Odysseus, Saad does not return home, but begins his own unique journey.