bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A079: Effects of Reduced Plantar Cutaneous Sensation on Landing
Strategies in People with Chronic Ankle Instability
Authors: Wang Dongmei , Miao Yushan , Shen Peixin , Song Qipeng
Published: January 2025

PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate whether reduced
plantar cutaneous sensation could alter the movement strategies of the lower
extremities in people with chronic ankle instability (CAI) during single leg
drop landing.

METHODS: Fourteen adults with CAI were recruited (female: 6,
age: 22.03±1.73 years, height: 1.72±0.11 m, body weight: 71.53±15.49 kg) in
this study. Participants placed their bare foot on shaved ice for 10 minutes
to reduce plantar cutaneous sensation sensitivity. The plantar skin
sensation on the fifth metatarsal was measured with a set of
Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments. The higher values indicated lower
sensitivity and higher thresholds. The participants executed three
single-leg drop landings from a 20-cm platform both before (pre-) and after
(post-) ice immersion. The moment of landing was determined using a 20 N
threshold in vertical ground reaction force. These indicators, including
angle, angular velocity, range of motion (ROM) and net torque at the ankle,
knee and hip, were measured using a motion capture system at 100Hz and a
force plate at 1000Hz. Kinematic and kinetic indicators were filtered with
low-pass filters at 10 and 50Hz, respectively. Joint torque was standardized
using body weight. A paired-sample t-test was used to analyze data.

RESULTS: Plantar cutaneous sensation threshold (pre: 3.07±0.38
gauge, post: 4.12±0.28 gauge, p < 0.001) significantly
increased after ice immersion. Peak internal rotation angle at the ankle
(pre: 11.14±3.44, post: 10.16±3.67, p = 0.018), ankle ROM
(pre: 16.63±3.90, post: 15.19±3.27, p = 0.011) and ankle
angular velocity (pre: 353.50±110.94/s, post: 324.60±116.25/s, p = 0.033) were significantly decreased. Furthermore,
peak adduction torques at the knee (pre: 0.13±0.27 Nm/kg, post: 0.34±0.33
Nm/kg, p = 0.02) and hip (pre: 0.06±0.05 Nm/kg, post:
0.30±0.25 Nm/kg, p < 0.001) were significantly
increased, while hip internal rotation torque (pre: 0.72±0.20 Nm/kg, post:
0.55±0.17 Nm/kg, p < 0.001) significantly decreased
after acute ice immersion.

CONCLUSION: Acute reduction in plantar cutaneous sensation
induced by ice immersion primarily affected the internal rotation kinematics
at the ankle and altered movement strategies of proximal segments at the
knee and hip in the frontal plane. These adaptive changes highlighted the
importance of sensory input in maintaining postural control during single
leg drop landing in people with CAI.
A085: Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training Combined with
Meditation on Cognitive Function in Sedentary College Students
Authors: Xu Benke , Yang Yaocong , Li Jiahao , Sun Guoxiao
Published: January 2025

Background/Purpose: Prolonged sedentary behavior is prevalent
in the daily lives of Chinese college students. Given that college students,
as representatives of the younger demographic, confront increased academic,
social, and other challenges, it is imperative to explore strategies for
enhancing their cognitive function. The principal aim of this investigation
was to assess the impact of acute high-intensity interval training combined
with meditation on the cognitive function of sedentary college students.

Methods: A total of 51 sedentary college students
(20.24±2.19) were included in this study. The subjects were randomly
divided into high-intensity interval training combined with meditation
group, high-intensity interval training group, and control group. Stroop
task was used to record the accuracy and reaction times, and a near-infrared
spectral brain imaging system was used to monitor the brain's oxy-hemoglobin
concentration responses.

Results: (1) Stroop task reaction times exhibited a significant
main effect for the test phase (F=30.142, p < 0.001, η2=0.386)
and a significant interaction between test phase and group (F=7.627, p =
0.001, η2=0.241). Simple effect analysis revealed faster
post-test reaction times for both the Combination (F=7.783, p = 0.008, η2=0.140) and HIIT group (F=37.231, p < 0.001, η2=0.437) compared to pre-test. (2) The fNIRS data showed
that the activation of channel 7 (F=12.527, p = 0.001, η2=0.207),
channel 15 (F=13.742, p = 0.001, η2=0.223) and channel 16
(F=10.529, p = 0.002, η2=0.180) in the acute high-intensity
training group was significantly higher than that in the pre-test, and the
activation of channel 15 (F=14.832, p < 0.001, η2=0.236) and
channel 16 (F=8.605, p = 0.005, η2=0.152) in the combined group
was higher than that in the pre-test.

Conclusion: Both acute high-intensity interval training
combined with meditation and acute high-intensity interval training
independently exhibited positive effects on cognitive performance in
sedentary college students. Additionally, the combined intervention
significantly enhanced the activation levels of factor L-DLPFC, while acute
high-intensity interval training significantly increased the activation
levels of both factors L-DLPFC and R-FPA. This study found a new
intervention method to improve the cognitive performance of sedentary
college students.
A009: Volume, Accumulation Patterns of Sedentary Behavior and Physical
Fitness Among Elementary School Students
Authors: Cui Aijun , Wang Lijuan , Chen Huan , Wang Dan
Published: January 2025

Objective: The increase in sedentary behavior in children has become a
worldwide public health problem. This study aimed to explore the
associations of volume and accumulation patterns of sedentary behavior with
physical fitness among elementary school students.

Methods: A cluster sampling method was used to select students from grades
1–5 in Jinhua, Zhejiang province. Accelerometers were used to assess
sedentary volume, duration of sedentary bouts (1-4 minutes, 5-9 minutes,
10-19 minutes and ≥20 minutes), and duration of sedentary breaks (1-4
minutes, 5-9 minutes and ≥10 minutes). The scores and good-excellent rate of
physical fitness were calculated according to the "National Student Physical
Health Standards (Revised in 2014)". Binary logistic regression was used to
examine the relationship between volume, accumulation patterns of sedentary
behavior and students' physical fitness.

Results: A total of 307 participants (mean age 8.5 years) were included in
the statistical analysis. The score and the rate of good-excellent of
physical fitness were 78.1 and 38.5%. The students spent 139.5min (64.9%) in
the classroom time. The highest proportions of sedentary bouts of 1-19
minutes (46.7%) and breaks of 1-4 minutes (17.2%) indicate a fragmented and
intermittent characteristic in the classroom. There were significant sex and
grade differences in sedentary behavior accumulation patterns. Boys were
more active than girls in the classroom, while second graders were the most
active and fifth graders accumulated the most sedentary time. After
adjusting for covariates, sedentary bouts of 5-9 minutes were a protective
factor for physical health (odds ratio (OR)=3.118; 95%CI:1.271, 7.649), and
the OR was 28.1% higher for each percentage point increase. The sedentary
bout of ≥20 minutes was a risk factor for physical health (OR=0.430;
95%CI:0.223, 0.827), and the OR of not good-excellent physical fitness
standard was 23.1% lower for every one percentage point increase. There was
no significant correlations between the sedentary volume, the duration of
the sedentary break, and physical health (P＞0.05).

Conclusion: Reducing the duration of sedentary bouts in the classroom may be
more important for health of children than reducing total sedentary time. It
is recommended to consider the teaching mode and the physical and mental
characteristics of elementary school students, and reasonable interruptions
should be made in classrooms. Teachers can interrupt prolonged sitting every
10 minutes with varying duration of breaks, to avoid students sitting for
more than 20 minutes during class time. School-based interventions are
needed to verify the findings of this study.
МОТИВАЦИОННО-СТИМУЛИРУЮЩИЙ КОМПОНЕНТ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОЙ УСТОЙЧИВОСТИ ПРЕПОДАВАТЕЛЯ ВЫСШЕЙ ШКОЛЫ
Authors: Конюхова Е.Н.
Published: January 2025

В статье рассматривается мотивационно-стимулирующий компонент феномена профессиональной устойчивости преподавателя высшей школы. Представлены результаты диагностики сформированности мотивации к профессиональной деятельности в условиях неопределенности. Показано, что мотивационно-стимулирующий компонент профессиональной устойчивости преподавателей высшей школы напрямую влияет на качественное выполнение ими профессиональных обязанностей, сохранение у них интереса и стремления к саморазвитию даже в условиях неопределенности.

The article considers motivational and stimulating component of the phenomenon of university teacher's professional stability. The results of the diagnostics of the motivation for professional activity formation in conditions of uncertainty are presented. The author shows that the motivational and stimulating component of professional stability of university teachers directly affects the quality of performing their professional duties, helps to sustain the interest and desire for self-development even in conditions of uncertainty.
МОНИТОРИНГ СЕТЕВЫХ РЕСУРСОВ ПО ФОРМИРОВАНИЮ ГРАЖДАНСКОЙ ИДЕНТИЧНОСТИ ПОДРОСТКОВ
Authors: Красанов Т.Г.
Published: January 2025

В статье рассматривается алгоритм мониторинга сетевых ресурсов по формированию гражданской идентичности подростков. Представлены способы анализа сетевых ресурсов: содержание ресурса, возможности работы с ним, сформированный уровень ценностного отношения гражданской идентичности подростка, компоненты идентичности, конкретные виды и способы использования сетевых ресурсов.

The article considers an algorithm for monitoring network resources for the formation of the civic identity of adolescents. The methods of analyzing network resources are presented: the resource content, the possibilities of working with it, the formed level of value attitude of a teenager's civic identity, components of identity, specific types of network resources and ways of using them.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ ЦЕННОСТНО-СМЫСЛОВОГО САМООПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ ЛИЧНОСТИ В ЮНОШЕСКОМ (СТУДЕНЧЕСКОМ) ВОЗРАСТЕ
Authors: Журавлева И.А. , Гуськова Т.А. , Мозеров А.А.
Published: January 2025

В статье актуализируется вопрос ценностно-смыслового самоопределения юношеского (студенческого) возраста и в связи с этим подчеркивается научно-педагогическая потребность в оценке и эмпирическом осмыслении самоопределения студентов на всех этапах получения высшего образования. Авторы дают количественную и качественную оценку таких показателей, как ценностно-смысловые доминанты и индивидуальное наполнение ценностно-смысловых конструктов. По результатам исследования авторы делают вывод, что в восприятии респондентов наиболее реализованной ценностью стала ценность «Жизнь», что отражает одну из главных задач исследуемого возраста – реализация собственного потенциала и самоопределение себя как личности и как профессионала.

The article actualizes the issue of value-semantic self-determination of adolescence (student) age and, in this regard, emphasizes the scientific and pedagogical need for assessment and empirical understanding of students’ self-determination at all stages of higher education. The authors give a quantitative and qualitative assessment of such indicators as value-semantic dominants and individual content of value-semantic constructs. Summarizing the research results, the authors conclude that in the perception of respondents the most realized value was the value of «Life», which reflects one of the main tasks of the studied age – the realization of one›s own potential and self-determination as an individual and professional.
Biochemical markers of renal functions in hypothyroidism – A study in Indian population
Authors: Kumar Vishnu , Gamit Payal , Sirajwala H.B
Published: January 2025

The global burden of hypothyroidism is significant among the disorders of thyroid gland. In the developed world, hypothyroidism prevalence is approximately 4-5% and that of subclinical hypothyroidism is approximately 4-15%.The present study was done to evaluate the association between thyroid function and renal parameters among euthyroid, subclinical and overt hypothyroid individuals.

To evaluate the renal functions in hypothyroid patients.

To estimate & compare, freeT3, freeT4, TSH, serum creatinine, urea and uric acid, eGFR, urinary microalbumin, urinary creatinine levels in euthyroid (control group) & hypothyroid patients (study group).To calculate & compare urinary albumin to creatinine ratio (UACR) in both groups (control group and study group).

This is a Cross sectional analytical study carried out at Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, at Sir Sayajirao General Hospital (S.S.G.H) and Medical College Baroda, Vadodara. Study subjects were divided into three groups depending upon the levels of the TSH and free T4.

The Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA) was used to measure: S.TSH, fT4 and fT3 levels by micro particle enzyme immunoassays.

The Fully automatic Erba XL 640 was used to measure-

Serum Creatinine, Serum Urea, Serum Uric acid were measured on Erba XL 640.

The semiautomatic Microlab RX-50V was used to measure-Urinary Microalbumin.

All statistical analysis was done by using MedCalc statistical software.

ANOVA comparison analysis, we found significant differences in mean results of several parameters in three thyroid groups. In overt hypothyroid subjects, free T4 levels showed significantly moderate strong negative correlations (p=0.002, r= -0.412 & p<0.001, -0.539) with UACR & urinary microalbumin. In overt hypothyroid group, Serum TSH: levels showed weak positive correlations (p=0.04, r=0.28) with urinary creatinine, moderately strong positive correlations with UACR and urinary microalbumin (p=<0.001, r=0.57 & p=<0.001, r=0.72). Serum TSH: In subclinical hypothyroid groups, TSH levels showed positive correlations with serum uric acid urinary creatinine, UACR, and urinary microalbumin (p=0.01, r= 0.32, p=0.00, r= 0.46, & p=<0.001, 0.43).

Present study were found increased levels of serum creatinine, uric acid, urine albumin creatinine ratio, urinary microalbumin and decreased eGFR levels in hypothyroid group as compared to euthyroid group. The prevalence of microalbuminuria and urine albumin creatinine ratio is high in overt hypothyroidism.
Systematic review: A comparative analysis of the medial parapatellar and low midvastus approaches in total knee replacement surgery
Authors: Kamble Suhas Laxman , Kamble Raj Suhas , Bhogshetti Ravikant Kumar
Published: January 2025

Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery is a widely performed procedure for end-stage knee arthritis. The choice of surgical approach plays a pivotal role in determining the clinical and functional outcomes of the procedure. The medial parapatellar approach has long been considered the gold standard, offering reliable exposure and reproducibility. However, the low midvastus approach has gained popularity due to its potential benefits, including reduced disruption of the extensor mechanism, faster postoperative recovery, and improved early range of motion (ROM). This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to provide a comprehensive comparison of these two approaches, focusing on clinical outcomes such as postoperative pain, ROM, quadriceps strength, and functional recovery; radiological outcomes such as component alignment; and complication rates including infection and lateral retinacular release. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing TKA approaches were searched in 13 electronic databases, major orthopaedics journals, and oral communications, ClinicalTrials.gov. Two reviewers 15 independently selected trials and extracted data. By synthesizing data from 25 studies involving 4,200 patients, this analysis seeks to elucidate the strengths and limitations of each approach, providing evidence-based guidance for surgeons. Results indicate that while both approaches yield comparable long-term outcomes, the low midvastus approach demonstrates significant advantages in early recovery and patient satisfaction. These findings underscore the importance of personalized surgical planning and highlight the need for further research to optimize TKR techniques.
Retraction message: The mass person and their speech roles of a simpleton, a buffoon, a mentor in the Russian prose of the 1920s. Semioticheskie issledovanija. Semiotic studies, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 46–52, DOI: ttp://doi.org/10.18287/2782-2966-2024-4-3-46-52
Authors: Golubkov Sergey A.
Published: January 2025

The reason for the revocation was the discovery of duplication of the article in several publications by the executive secretary of the journal 11.11.2024.
TEACHERS' OPİNİONS ON THEİR PREFERRED METHODS AND EXAM PRACTİCES WİTHİN THE FRAMEWORK OF GRAMMAR TEACHİNG İN TEACHİNG TURKİSH AS A FOREİGN LANGUAGE
Authors: Dönmez Ayhan
Published: January 2025

Grammar teaching plays an important role in language learning. However, traditional teaching methods limit students' understanding of grammar rules, and therefore more innovative, student-centered approaches are required. In this study, the methods teachers use in teaching grammar and the types of exams they prefer will be examined, and solution strategies will be developed for the difficulties encountered in this process. The main purpose of the research is to examine the effects of the constructivist model and the contributions of modern measurement-evaluation methods to student success. In this study, qualitative research methods were used and it was carried out within the framework of phenomenological design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in the data collection process and the data obtained from these interviews were analyzed with content analysis. The participants consisted of teachers with professional experience between 1-6 years, 7 of whom were female and 7 of whom were male. The interview form was started with 12 questions and was reduced to 9 questions as a result of the pilot application. The obtained data reveal the preferences of teachers about grammar teaching and exam types and the development strategies suggested in this process. Teachers use different exam types such as multiple choice, open-ended, performance assessment and portfolio to measure students' grammar level. In grammar teaching, student-centered, innovative methods are preferred; creative and interactive approaches such as story writing, guided discussions, song-poem analyses are used. Teachers recommend the use of technology-supported materials, the use of digital platforms, the increase of peer interaction, and the more effective use of portfolios and performance-based assessments. Recommendations for the study are that the use of digital tools should be increased, the use of materials related to real life in classroom activities should be encouraged, game-based learning applications should be increased, and group work should be supported. Such strategies can help students develop their language skills more effectively.
Impression Management In Building Personal Branding Marco Randy
Authors: Dimas Rahmatulah  , Manik Sunuantari  , Tamara Klicek
Published: January 2025

Public figures employ various strategies to elevate their popularity and cultivate a specific public image. A key tactic is effective impression management. Through strategic impression management, individuals can optimize the results of their personal branding endeavors. Marco Randy, a prominent figure in the entertainment industry as an influencer, host, and radio personality, exemplifies this concept. He has successfully crafted a distinctive personal brand that sets him apart from his peers.This qualitative study, grounded in theories of impression management and personal branding, is based on in-depth interviews and observations. The research findings reveal a dichotomy in Marco Randy's personality. While he presents a public persona that is engaging and extroverted, his private self often exhibits introverted tendencies. This duality becomes apparent when he interacts with large crowds, as he may experience energy depletion and seek solitude afterward. Despite this, he is widely perceived as a friendly and approachable public figure, though he is selective about his interactions with unfamiliar individuals.
Comparing the Effectiveness of Reality Therapy and Solution-Oriented Therapy on Academic Procrastination and Academic Hope of Female Secondary High School Students in Bandar Abbas City
Authors: Abolfathi Maryam , Beirami Ashraf , Javdan Moosa
Published: January 2025

Background: One of the most important effective factors in the discussion of motivation and academic progress can be found in the concepts of procrastination and academic hope. Therefore, the present study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of reality therapy and solution-oriented therapy on academic procrastination and academic hope of secondary school girls in Bandar Abbas City.
Methods: The research was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population of the study was made up of all the female students of the second level of secondary education Bandar Abbas in the academic year of 2023-2024. Using the random sampling method, 45 people were selected and randomly assigned to two experimental groups and a control group. The research tools were Rothbloom and Solomon's academic procrastination questionnaires and Campbell and Cowen's academic hope questionnaires. The data were analyzed using covariance analysis.
 Results: The results showed that there is a significant difference in academic procrastination (P < 0.01& F = 514/91)  and academic hope (P < 0.01 & F = 184/61) between the subjects of the experimental and control groups in the post-exam and follow-up stages in favor of the two experimental groups; Also, the results of the Bonferroni test showed that the difference between reality therapy and solution-oriented variables in procrastination and academic hope is significant in favor of reality therapy.
Conclusion: Both approaches, especially reality therapy, can be used to improve students' procrastination and academic hope and ultimately increase their academic progress.
An In-Depth Regression Analysis on Anthropometric Indices Influencing Subjective Weight Perception
Authors: Ghannadiasl Fatemeh
Published: January 2025

Background: Subjective weight perception significantly impacts overall health and is influenced by various factors. This study aims to develop predictive models using anthropometric indices to estimate subjective weight perception in women.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study involved a random sample of 287 women, aged 18-45, with a body mass index (BMI), ranging from 18.5 to 40.0 kg/m2 who were referred to a nutrition clinic in Ardabil city between May and September 2023.  Weight, BMI, waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), body adipocyte index (BAI), abdominal volume index (AVI), and conicity index (CI) were measured using standardized procedures. Subjective weight was assessed using a subscale of the Multidimensional Body Self-Relation Questionnaire. Regression analysis was employed to develop prediction models.
Results: The predictive equation for subjective weight was 2.548 + (-0.303 × weight in kg) + (0.089 × BMI in kg/m2) + (27.773 × WHR) + (1.032 × WC in cm) + (-109.256 × WHR) + (0.540 × BAI in %) + (-0.260 × AVI in m2) + (-39.423 × CI in m3/2kg− 1/2). The model accounted for 78.50% of the variance and significantly predicted subjective weight perception (F (8, 279) = 104.604, and p < 0.001). Weight, WHR, WC, WHtR, BAI, and CI significantly contributed to the model (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The findings underscore the importance of considering multiple anthropometric indices to understand individual differences in subjective weight perception. This understanding will be essential for developing more effective approaches to overall health.
Investigating the Relationship between Dysmenorrhea and Menstrual Disorders with the Type and Severity of Blood Pressure Disorders in Pregnancy in Bandar Abbas Hospitals in 2024
Authors: Beirami Ashraf , Abhary Maryam Naji , Jafarnezhad Aboubakr , Hoseinnezhad Seydeh Zeynab
Published: January 2025

Background: The current study aims to investigate the relationship between dysmenorrhea and menstrual disorders with the type and severity of blood pressure disorders in pregnancy in Bandar Abbas hospitals in 2024.
Methods: This research is a cross-sectional study of the descriptive-analytic type. 404 pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy who were hospitalized in Bandar Abbas hospitals due to high blood pressure were included in this study. After receiving the consent form, the demographic-social and medical information form was recorded by a researcher from patients' files. The blood pressure of pregnant women was measured during hospitalization. The dysmenorrhea multidimensional scoring system questionnaire and checklist on other menstrual cycle disorders such as menorrhagia and menstrual irregularity were completed by the participants. After collecting the data, SPSS version 26 software was used to analyze the data.
Results: According to the results of the present study, it has been shown that the average age of the patients was 30.43 ± 5.82. There is a significant positive correlation between primary dysmenorrhea and gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and superimposed (p < 0.05). There is a significant positive correlation between secondary dysmenorrhea and gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and superimposed (p < 0.05). There is a significant positive correlation between menstrual disorders and gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and superimposed (p < 0.05). There is a significant positive correlation between hypermenorrhea and gestational hypertension and superimposed (p < 0.05).       
Conclusion: The results of the study showed that there is a significant relationship between menstrual disorders and hypertension in pregnancy.
Identification and Prioritization of Criteria Affecting the Location of Safe Assembly Points Using the Best-Worst Method
Authors: Azad F , Mirzaebrahim Tehrani M , Jozi SA , Miri Lavasani SM
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Identifying secure gathering spots during emergencies is a crucial step in emergency management across multiple industries, particularly in oil, gas, and petrochemical fields. This study was designed to identify and rank the factors affecting the placement of safe assembly points for implementation in the country’s process industries.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-exploratory study was conducted at the National Petrochemical Company. During the initial phase, criteria affecting the selection of safe assembly points were determined by examining scientific literature, standards, guidelines, along with national and international directives. A Delphi study involving 15 experts in emergency management experts was subsequently conducted to finalize the criteria list . During the second phase, these criteria were prioritized and ranked through a multi-criteria decision-making method utilizing and the Best-Worst Method.
Results: The Delphi study was completed after two rounds, revealing 10 internal and 7 external criteria, amounting to 17 criteria that affect the determination of safe assembly points during emergencies in processing industries. Within the internal criteria, accessibility was the highest rated  (weight: 0.1948), vulnerability to incidents was second (weight: 0.1543), and travel time was third (weight: 0.1109). Among the external criteria, the distance from nearby hazardous centres was the highest (weight: 0.2181), the type of potential scenarios was second (weight: 0.2081), and nearby emergency facilities placed third (weight: 0.1462).
Conclusion: In process industries, the placement of safe assembly points during emergencies must take into account factors like the distance from surrounding hazardous areas, the type of possible incidents, ease of access, vulnerability to incidents, nearby emergency services, and wind patterns to guarantee optimal personnel protection.
Relationship between perceived organizational support and psychological well-being of municipal employees: the mediating role of job boredom
Authors: Moradi Z , Jamilian H , Nokani M
Published: January 2025

Introduction: The effectiveness of the municipality and its employees, as the key entity in the urban management framework, significantly influences the quality of life and citizen engagement; consequantly, this study aimed to explore the mediating effect of job boredom on the relationship between perceived organizational support and the psychological well-being of municipal employees. Materials and Methods: The approach of descriptive research involved correlational modeling using structural equations. The statistical population comprised all 500 employees of Tehran Municipality in 2022, according to Karjesi and Morgan’s table, 220 individuals (92 women and 128 men) were chosen using convenience sampling. The instruments utilized in the research included job boredom scale (Rijsiger et al., 2012), perceived organizational support (Eisenberg et al., 1986) and psychological well-being (Reif, 1989). Data analysis utilized the Pearson correlation method, structural modeling and partial least squares algorithm (Smart PLS3) along with the software SPSS16.
Results: The results indicated that the overall research model aligned well with the experimental data. The findings showed that job boredom and perceived organizational support can directly predict psychological well-being (p<0.001). Additionally,, the indirect influence of perceived organizational support through job boredom on psychological well-being was significant (p<0.001).
Conclusion: The research findings indicate that job boredom and perceived organizational support are crutial factors in predicting psychological well-being, and counseling and psychotherapy centers should focus more on these variables whenassessing the psychological well-being of employees.
Assessing the relationship between low back pain and job stress on the work ability index among healthcare workers in an educational hospital in Tehran
Authors: Khedmati Hampa L , Aghilinejad M , Artin Z , Bahrami – Ahmadi A , Kassiri N
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Considering that stress in the workplace for healthcare workers employees can adversely affect their work ability, diminish productivity, and lead to job dissatisfaction, burnout, as well as negative physical and mental outcomes, the present study was designed to assess the effect of low back pain and stress levels on the work ability index among healthcare workers in a tertiary hospital in Iran.
Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on healthcare professionals in one of the hospitals in Tehran City in 2022. The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among study participants was evaluated using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). Additionally, the Work Ability Index (WAI) was employed to evaluate the participants' work ability, while the HSE Stress Questionnaire was used to measure their job stress levels.
Results: A lower level of job stress among healthcare professionals was significantly associated with daily (P=0.02) and weekly (P=0.004) working hours. Moreover, healthcare professionals who did not experience low back pain in the past week were able to work more hours per day compared to others (P=0.01). In the linear regression model, the relationship between the Work Ability Index (WAI), job stress, and job position remained statistically significant (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Tackling job-related stress and enhancing employee well-being is essential to improve work productivity and overall health. Implementing specific interventions and conducting further research could effectively contribute to achieving these goals.
Evaluation of accidents and work-related injuries among farmers of Shahreza in Isfahan province in 2022
Authors: Kargar-Shouroki F , Sodaei S , Halvani GH
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Agriculture industry is associated with the serious work-related injuries. The aims of this study were to determine type, cause, and frequency of accidents as well as injured body part, and to evaluate the association between accident type, , demographic information, and injured body part among the agricultural workers.
Materials and Methods In this descriptive cross-sectional study, the injuries noted in the medical records of 98 injured farmers in Shahreza, located in Isfahan Province, in 2022 were analyzed..
Results: The results of the study indicated that the highest number of accidents were fallen (59.20 %), the most injuries were to hands and arm (70 %), and the main cause of injuries were machinery (45.90 %), especially tractors (57.80 %). Age and education level showed a notable correlation with the type of accidents among the farmers. The greatest declines were noted among with less than a high school diploma (61.50%) and in age group of 51-65 years old (52.60%). There was a statistically significant association between accident type and injury, with the fall accident resulted in 65.70% hand and arm injuries, 50% neck injuries and 65.60% leg injuries. Additionally, the highest occurrence of accidents and effective three-month average were observed in July and August, respectively.
Conclusion: The rising incidence of vehicle overturns and falls suggests that the design features and use of safety belts should be evaluated. Concerning the majority of hand and arm injuries noted during falls, particularly in middle-aged adults without a high school diploma, it is recommended that workers received training on farm safety to reduce the agricultural injuries.
Management of thrombocytopenia detected in occupational health examinations: A review article
Authors: Nejatifar F , Attarchi MS , Sohrabi M , Seyedmehdi SM
Published: January 2025

Introduction: The accidental discovery of thrombocytopenia is a medical challenge and may be of little clinical importance or indicate a serious disease affecting the hematopoietic system. In this article, we have discussed how to manage incidental isolated thrombocytopenia identified during occupational health examinations.
 
Materials and Methods: In this study, to effectively address the thrombocytopenia found accidentally in screening tests, researchers searched reliable databases such as Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, and others.
Results: In general, thrombocytopenia may result from a decrease in platelet production, an increase in platelet consumption, or an increase in platelet separation from the circulatory system. In dealing with thrombocytopenia, a thorough history, physical examination, and targeted laboratory tests can identify patients who need immediate intervention. Common causes of thrombocytopenia include false thrombocytopenia, drug use, congenital thrombocytopenia, chronic liver disease, distributed thrombocytopenia, concurrent deficiency of folic acid and vitamin B12, immune thrombocytopenia purpura, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, viral infections, and systemic autoimmune disorders. Additionally, assessing the risk of bleeding in these individuals should be considered.
 
Conclusion: Thrombocytopenia discovered in screening tests is a relatively common finding and has numerous underlying causes. A systematic approach is required to identify its underlying causes. Knowing the list of common benign causes of isolated thrombocytopenia and the alarm symptoms of this disorder can help an occupational health specialist identify high-risk people and take the necessary measures.
Innovation strategies differences in hotel chains vs. independent hotels: Ultimate impact on sustainable competitive advantage
Authors: RUIZ-FERNÁNDEZ Lorena , MARCO-LAJARA Bartolomé , SEVA-LARROSA Pedro , MARTÍNEZ-FALCÓ Javier
Published: January 2025

Purpose – In the wake of COVID-19, the management of innovation has become of
considerable interest, especially in tourism and hospitality. Belonging to a hotel chain is one
of the variables that can be decisive in the management of hotel innovations, and which has
not been studied extensively in academic literature. Furthermore, understanding the ultimate
impact of these innovations on sustainable competitive advantage is also critical. explore the
influence of dynamic capabilities on hotel innovations by understanding the role of the hotel
chain, as well as the impact of innovations on sustainable competitive advantage.
Methodology – The hotel sector in Spain is a highly competitive industry that has been hit
hard by COVID-19. We analyze data collected in a survey addressed to managers of 3- to
5-star hotels in Spain through structural equation modelling using SmartPLS.
Findings – Our empirical results point out the positive influence of dynamic capabilities on
hotel innovations highlighting the positive influence of hotel chain membership. In addition,
the positive and significant effect of hotel innovations on sustainable competitive advantage
is demonstrated.
Originality of the research – This paper extends the existing literature, providing empirical
evidence on how hotel innovations influence hotels’ sustainable competitive advantages
Navigator on the Digital Space of Scientific Knowledge of the Ural Region: Concept and Structure
Authors: Gerasimenko A. Yu.
Published: January 2025

One of the key areas of the state policy in the field of scientific and technological development of the country is to create an infrastructure and conditions for conducting research and implementing high-tech technologies. Special attention is given to the development of the scientific and information sphere. The research aims to study the implemented approaches to developing the scientific and information sphere and creation of concept and structure for the navigator on digital scientific and information space of the Ural region. The article analyzes the development of the scientific information sphere in the context of digital transformation. Based on the results obtained, the concept for forming the structure of the digital scientific and information space of the Ural region is developed. The most suitable format for the reference system – a navigator – was chosen as the basis. The analysis and evaluation of existing solutions in the field of formation of navigation systems on digital space of scientific knowledge are carried out. Based on the results obtained and formulated in the task concept, a structure of the navigator for scientific infosphere of the Ural region is developed. The developed navigator will provide aggregation, registration, systematization and accessibility of information about scientific institutions of the Ural region and their information resources in digital space. This will contribute to the dissemination and popularization of research and development results conducted by scientists and research teams in the region.
Educational Methodical and Technological Knowledge in Library and Information Activities
Authors: Pilko I. S.
Published: January 2025

Digital and sociocultural transformations have influenced changes in the content of library activities and the expansion of its boundaries. The emergence of new methods and forms of working with information and library users, the development of new communication channels have updated the issue of the competencies of a modern librarian in a wide range of information and communication, cultural, educational, educational, scientific-analytical, social-pedagogical, marketing and other technologies. The need to track and understand the tools that are relevant for library practice is an important task of library and bibliographic sciences; timely integration of new methods and technologies into the process of training library personnel is a task of professional education. The purpose of the article is to assess the cognitive and didactic potential of a qualified methodical and technological description of library and information activities for developing the competence of library staff and improving the quality of traditional and innovative products and services provided by libraries. Based on the analysis of scientific and educational publications for higher library schools, terminological standards, the “blurriness” and ambiguity of the definitions of the concepts “methodic” and “technology” in relation to library and information activities have been established, as well as the lack of clear ideas about the structure and content of technological and methodical description of library processes in educational publications. In particular, the limitation of technological description solely to the process algorithm has become widespread; the description of methods in demand in library practice is characterized by a high degree of subjectivity. As a result of the analysis, specific features of methodical and technological knowledge are formulated in relation to the social and humanitarian sphere, which may be in demand to substantiate the principles of delimiting one from the other. A framework structure for the technological description of library processes, that is acceptable for educational publications in the library and information sector, has been identified. The issue of their methodical description deserves special and careful consideration.
Beyond the Boundaries of Reality: False Bibliographic Records and References
Authors: Neshheret M. Yu.
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the problem of false bibliographic records and links fabricated by a chatbot with generative artificial intelligence. Text generators have become popular due to the ability to save time and automate the content creation process. Using arrays of heterogeneous data, artificial intelligence is able to combine and interpret various sources of information and create new texts based on them. For bibliographic records, which are a special type of text, any paraphrasing becomes disastrous, because elements of a bibliographic record are unique identifiers of a specific information resource. Spreading of fabricated bibliographic records and links to non-existent publications indicates that artificial intelligence is not able to accurately recognize which parts of the text should be considered as bibliographic data, which significantly limits the possibilities of using chatbots in scientific research. Over time, as technology improves, artificial intelligence must learn to identify bibliographic records and process them differently from ordinary text – copy them exactly, not paraphrase them. However, until these problems are resolved, researchers should exercise caution: information obtained via the use of ChatGPT should be verified. The author of the article focuses on the importance of creating preventive measures to prevent the dissemination of unreliable bibliographic records and references, since this can lead to serious failures in the functioning of the bibliographic information system.
The Library as a Social Institution for Organizing Science and Society Interaction (Based on the Materials of Historical Science)
Authors: Pleshkevich E. A.
Published: January 2025

Basing on the materials of historical science, the analysis of the organization of library interaction between science and society is given. It is noted, that the effectiveness of the development of historical self-awareness and worldview is due not only to the state of historical science, but also the organization of interaction between science and society, especially the interpretation of key events in the history of our country, which are the subject of disputes leading to discord in modern Russian society. Using the example of the new chronology, the negative impact of pseudoscientific historical research on the historical worldview and attitude to history in Russian society is shown. The author assumes that the reasons for this is in the 1990s–2010s, when the state has “withdrawn” itself from the sphere of political and natural science education. As a result, the state-oriented educational model of librarianship has been replaced by a personality-oriented model focused on the absolutisation of information and leisure demand and making librarians free from the responsibility for the consequences of using information or a document obtained in the library. Domestic librarianship has gradually transformed from the sphere of education into the sphere of services. That has resulted in the fact – the Russian state has lost one of the effective institutions for promoting scientific and other policies, and the society has become unable to effectively resist the influence of pseudoscientific concepts, implemented in life thanks to marketing technologies. The author assumes that the adoption of the foundations of the state policy of the Russian Federation in the field of historical education adopted in 2024 creates conditions for correcting library construction towards the interests of not only the individual, but also the state and society. It is proposed to take the state-oriented educational model of librarianship, created in the USSR, as the basis. It should be complemented by the harmonization of the interests of the individual, society and the state. The author reveals the following point of view: the involvement of libraries in the implementation of the state policy of historical education should include purposeful acquisition of library collections with recommended scientific and popular scientific literature on history; information and bibliographic provision of historical education, activation of library services and, first of all, reading. The content of this policy is suggested to facilitate the transition to an educational model of librarianship at a qualitatively new updated level.
A CLINICAL CASE OF ACROMEGALY WITH NORMAL GH AND ELEVATED INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR – 1 LEVELS
Authors:   City Clinical Hospital No. 7 named after M.N. Sadykov, Kazan, NASYBULLINA FARIDA A. , PETROVA TATIANA A. ,   City Clinical Hospital No. 7 named after M.N. Sadykov, Kazan, MYAGKOVA NATALIA A. ,   City Clinical Hospital No. 7 named after M.N. Sadykov, Kazan, KAMAEV RINAT R. ,   City Clinical Hospital No. 7 named after M.N. Sadykov, Kazan, GAINULLINA LILIYA I. ,   City Clinical Hospital No. 7 named after M.N. Sadykov, Kazan, VAGAPOVA GULNAR R. ,   Kazan State Medical Academy, VALEEVA FARIDA V. ,   Kazan State Medical University
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Introduction. Prevalence of acromegaly is 4.6 cases per 1 million people, and the incidence is 116.9 new
cases per 1 million annually. At the same time, the manifestations of acromegaly can be insidious, and despite advances
in this area, there are significant delays in the diagnosis of the disease, thereby worsening the prognosis for patients.
Aim. To study the features of laboratory diagnostics of acromegaly. Materials and Methods. This article presents a
clinical case of a 56-year-old female patient with discordant values: Elevated insulin-like growth factor-1 and normal
somatotropic hormone levels. Results and Discussion. Levels of somatotropic hormone and insulin-like growth factor-1
are closely correlated. However, up to 30% of patients have discrepancies in these indicators. The most common
variant is a combination of elevated insulin-like growth factor-1 levels with normal growth hormone levels, which most
likely reflects the onset of a pathological process or a milder form of the disease. Conclusions. In connection with
the findings obtained in this clinical case, attention should be paid to the importance of a comprehensive approach to
examining patients for acromegaly, using all available laboratory techniques, along with anamnesis, clinical features,
and imaging studies.