bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Overview of Lip Cancers at Fann University Hospital: From Epidemiology to Treatment
Authors: Fall F , Niang F , Mbaye A , Ndiaye M , Diom ES , Ndiaye C , Ndiaye M , Tall A
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Lip cancer is uncommon but not exceptional among malignant tumors. The study aimed to describe the epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic, and prognostic aspects of malignant lip tumors treated in the ENT Department of the National University Hospital of Fann in Dakar, Senegal.
Patients and methods: We conducted a retrospective and descriptive study in the ENT Department of Fann, over fourteen years (6 January -31 December, 2023), involving patients with lip cancers confirmed by pathology. The parameters studied included demographic characteristics, lifestyle patterns, clinical and pathological features, and treatment outcomes, analyzed using descriptive statistics with Excel 2013 software.
Results: 36 cases were collected. The mean age of the patient was 58,5 years, with a sex ratio of 1.12. Poor oral health was identified as the primary risk factor, followed by prolonged exposure to sunlight. The predominant site was in the lower lip, accounting for 72,2% of cases. The most common appearance was budding and ulcerative (61,1%). Squamous cell carcinoma was the most frequent histological type, found in 97,2% of cases. Tumors were classified as T4 in 64% of patients. Surgical treatment was performed on 28 patients, with flap reconstruction utilized (pectoralis major musculocutaneous flap 30,5%). The carcinological progression was characterized by 4 cases of continued evolution, 1 case of tumor recurrence, and a mortality rate of 35%.
Conclusion: Lip cancers mainly develop in the lower lip. Surgical treatment and reconstruction depend on the size and location of the tumor and should aim to achieve satisfactory aesthetic and functional results.
Paradox of Inferiority: Indonesia’s Muslims Attitude towards the Chinese Minority until the Reformasi 1998
Authors: Mohamed Maiddin Sahul Hamid , Ramle Muhamad Rozaimi
Published: December 2024

Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world with a total of around 217 million people.
Despite being the world’s largest Muslim country, the economy is not controlled by the Muslims, but
by the Chinese ethnic group who became Indonesian citizens since its independence in 1945. This
article discusses the background of the 1998 reform movement, from Suharto’s grip to the Chinese
ethnic group’s monopoly on Indonesia’s economy. It then analyzes the reasons for the unrest among
Indonesian Muslims regarding the Chinese ethnic group’s domination, leading to the manipulation
of religious sentiments to justify condemnation and attacks. The article also assesses its impact
on the Chinese ethnic group in Indonesia and the development that has occurred after the reform
movement. The methodology of this article is qualitative by utilizing both primary and secondary
sources. The primary sources used in this article are newspaper reports, magazines, and government
documents obtained both online and from the National Library of Indonesia, the National Archives
of the Republic of Indonesia, and the National Archives of Malaysia. Journals and books were also
used as secondary references. In general, this article finds that Indonesian Muslims are prejudiced
against ethnic Chinese citizens due to the unequal economic distribution during the Suharto era and
emotional manipulation led by a few groups in the name of Islam. Indonesian Muslims react because
they feel inferior to the dominance of ethnic Chinese over the Indonesian economy, thus creating the
paradox of Muslims as a minority.
German Integration Model for Refugees: Processes and Perspectives
Authors: Shaba Polus Suror , Mohd Huda Mohd Ikbal
Published: December 2024

This article examines the German integration model for refugees, focusing on the processes and perspectives that have defined its approach since the 2015 refugee crisis. Germany‘s historical context, robust legal framework, and comprehensive policy measures have shaped its response to the influx of over one million refugees. The objective of this article is to explore the various stages of integration, including language acquisition, education, employment, and social integration, and highlights the socio-political dynamics that influence these processes. Challenges such as bureaucratic hurdles, housing issues, and social integration barriers are discussed, along with case studies from different German cities. Using qualitative methods, this article examines the integration models used in Germany with comparison to other countries. Through a thorough analysis of Germany‘s integration policies, the socio-political environment, and successful local initiatives, this article aims to provide valuable insights for countries facing similar challenges. The research concludes with lessons for other countries and policy recommendations aimed at improving refugee integration efforts. Germany’s model emphasizes a holistic and flexible approach, balancing humanitarian needs with practical integration strategies.
Özel Öğrenme Güçlüğü Olan Öğrencilerin Problem Çözme Performanslarını Geliştirmede Diyagram Kullanımının Etkililiği
Authors: Doğmaz Tunalı Sıla , Karabey Burak
Published: December 2024

Sözel matematik problemlerinin çözümü, ilgili ve ilgisiz bilgilerin belirlenmesini, problemin zihinsel bir temsilinin oluşturulmasını, uygun bir çözüm stratejisinin seçimini ve uygulanmasını içeren bilişsel bir süreçtir. Özel öğrenme güçlüğü olan öğrenciler matematik becerilerini edinmede eksiklikler yaşayabilirler, ayrıca sözel matematik problemleriyle başa çıkmak bu öğrenciler için özellikle zorlayıcıdır. Bu çalışmada, özel öğrenme güçlüğü olan öğrencilerin iki aşamalı matematiksel rutin problem çözme performanslarını geliştirmede diyagram stratejisi kullanımın etkililiği araştırılmıştır. Araştırma yarı deneysel desenlerden ön-test son-test kontrol gruplu desen üzerinden planlanmıştır. Çalışmada veri toplama aracı olarak, 15 açık uçlu sayı probleminden oluşan bir başarı testi kullanılmıştır. Genelleme için farklı türde problemleri içeren 5 açık uçlu sorudan oluşan ikinci bir başarı testi kullanılmıştır. Ayrıca, bu testlerdeki problem çözme süreçlerini değerlendirmek için analitik dereceli bir puanlama anahtarı hazırlanmıştır. Çalışma grubu 10 tanesi deney grubu ve 10 tanesi kontrol grubu olmak üzere toplam 20 özel öğrenme güçlüğü tanısı olan öğrenciden oluşmaktadır. Deney grubunda yer alan 10 öğrenciyle 8 hafta boyunca bireysel oturumlar ile problem çözümünde diyagram kullanımı programı yürütülmüştür. Deney ve kontrol gruplarında yer alan öğrencilerin başarı testinden elde edilen ön test ve son test verilerinin analizinde parametrik olmayan Mann Whitney-U ve Wilcoxon işaretli sıralar testi testleri kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizi neticesinde deney ve kontrol gruplarında yer alan öğrencilerin başarı testinden aldıkları puanlar arasında anlamlı bir farklılık bulunmuştur. Bu anlamlı farklılığın deney grubu lehine olduğu görülmüştür. Bulgular, diyagram stratejisi kullanımın iki aşamalı sözel matematik problemlerinin çözümünde etkili olduğunu göstermektedir. Sonuç olarak, diyagram stratejisi matematik problemlerini anlamada ve çözmede etkili bir araç olarak değerlendirilebilir.
NETWORK CULTURE AS A MODUS OF MASS CULTURE IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Pyshchyk Sofiia
Published: December 2024

It has been proven that the rapid development of modern information and communication technologies, particularly visual media technologies, has drastically altered the cultural landscape of contemporary society. These technologies have created new opportunities for the exchange of information and cultural values, while simultaneously generating a range of socio-psychological problems. Contemporary society functions in an environment where visual images have become the primary means of communication. The influence of the so-called “visual turn” in culture, which began in the second half of the 20th century, continues to grow today. As a result, new forms of visual communication have emerged, becoming dominant in the media space, which necessitates a reconsideration of traditional approaches to cultural analysis.
It is revealed that network technologies, such as social media, video platforms, and digital media, significantly affect people’s behavior, their perception of the world, and the formation of cultural values. Social platforms, particularly Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, have become key tools for the creation and dissemination of visual content, which actively influences cultural practices and social processes. This leads to changes in how people interact with information, consume it, and form their perceptions of reality. Positive aspects of this process include access to a wide range of information and cultural products. However, alongside the positive outcomes, phenomena such as information overload and content fragmentation present new challenges for the comprehension and structuring of information.
It has been found that contemporary culture, based on visual images, requires new forms of critical analysis, as visual media significantly alters the perception of reality and social norms. Images that are widely disseminated through media platforms are capable of shaping social stereotypes that influence both individual and collective identities. This demands the development of new approaches to studying visual culture and its impact on society. For instance, research shows that the fragmentation of visual forms and their constant renewal complicate the formation of a unified and coherent understanding of culture and social processes.
THE DILEMMA OF PEACE AND JUSTICE: FOREIGN POLICY OF VATICAN IN THE CONTEXT OF THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Kostiuk Oleksander
Published: December 2024

This study examines Pope Francis’ and the Vatican’s position on the Russian-Ukrainian war, its impact on international politics, and internal processes in Ukraine. An analysis of Vatican statements regarding the war in Ukraine and reactions from other countries and Ukrainian society has been conducted. The research also aims to clarify Pope Francis’ influence on Ukraine’s internal political situation. The article’s purpose is to investigate the Vatican’s influence on the processes and course of the Russian-Ukrainian war, international politics, and Ukraine’s domestic policy. The article employs a complex of methods: historical analysis to study the evolution of the Vatican’s position (2014–2024), content analysis of Pope Francis’ statements, comparative method to juxtapose different parties’ positions, systemic approach to examine the Vatican’s influence on international and domestic politics of Ukraine, expert evaluation method, and statistical analysis of sociological data. This allowed for a comprehensive study of the Vatican’s position’s impact on the course of the Russian-Ukrainian war and its perception by the international community. Research period: 2014–2024, focusing on two stages: 2014–2022 (hybrid war and low-intensity conflict); 2022–2024 (full-scale war and expectations of a radical change in the Vatican’s position). Key findings: The Vatican does not recognize Russia as an unequivocal aggressor and does not condemn its actions. Pope Francis seeks reconciliation and proposes that the conflicting parties engage in negotiations. The Vatican’s position on the Russian-Ukrainian war is based on: Catholic dogma, where evil has no substantial nature; Pope Francis’ ideological views (anti-Americanism, Latin American context); the general tendency in the Catholic Church towards forgiveness, established by John Paul II, and pacifism. The Vatican does not significantly influence world states’ decision-making. The Pope’s position may influence public opinion in countries with high levels of religiosity. In Ukraine, the Vatican’s position lacks unequivocal support from Roman Catholic and Greek Catholic communities and Ukrainian citizens in general. The Vatican’s stance on the Russian-Ukrainian war is amorphous as it lacks a clear moral assessment and equates the aggressor with the victim; consequently, criminal actions are condemned, but not their cause (Russia).
The Afontova Gora IV (Ovrazhnaya) Site: An Analysis of a Complex with “Ocher” in the Structure of the Paleolithic Layer
Authors:   Transbaikal State University, Razgildeeva I. I. , Akimova Е. V. ,   Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Barkov А. V. ,   “Krasnoyarsk Geoarhaeology” LTD, Demonterova Е. I. ,   Institute of the Earth’s Crust, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Klementiev А. М. ,   Institute of the Earth’s Crust, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2024

В статье представлен анализ участка палеолитического слоя стоянки Афонтова Гора IV (Овражная) в г. Красноярске с признаками целевой эксплуатации выходов красноцветных песчаников и иных местных пород. Характеризуются археологические материалы, состав фаунистических остатков, даются видовые определения объектов промысла. На основе планиграфического анализа в структуре стоянки выделен участок со следами хозяйственно-бытовой деятельности, основным элементом которого был очаг открытого типа. Проанализированы аппликативные и сырьевые связи. Доказана сохранность культурного контекста. Обоснован вывод об однократном эпизоде функционирования участка стоянки. Предложена реконструкция видов деятельности. Установлено единство приемов первичного расщепления овально-уплощенных галек для получения пластинчатых снятий первого-второго порядка и клиновидных микронуклеусов, принесенных в готовом виде. Для проверки предположения об использовании красноцветных пород в качестве источника минеральных красок проведен анализ эталонных и археологических образцов. Аналитические данные не подтвердили наличие на стоянке Афонтова Гора IV пород, богатых красящим минералом, который является основой пигмента типа «охра», соответственно, принесенные людьми конкреции красноцветного сырья имели иное хозяйственно-бытовое назначение. Время формирования комплекса культурных остатков характеризуют 14С-даты в диапазоне 18 тыс. кал. лет.
New Generation Software-Only Architecture for Gaze-Contingent Eyetracking Experimentation
Authors: Zherdev I.Y.
Published: December 2024

The author shares 10+ years of experience in eyetracking research. Most crucial technicalities are described, different programming approaches are discussed. Network Time Protocol [19] application to data stream synchronization is reviewed separately, which renders phototransistor on-screen sensors partially redundant in some of psychophysics disciplines (known as TTL hardware).
“Fall Guys”: The Impact of a Video Game on Convergent and Divergent Abilities
Authors: Gavrilova E.V. , Valueva E.A. , Shepeleva E.A. , Gaidukova G.I.
Published: December 2024

The study aims to estimate the impact of the video game "Fall Guys" on the convergent and divergent cognitive processes of players with different levels of gaming experience. Convergent processes assessed included short-term memory, selective attention, and mental inhibition. The indicator of divergent processes was verbal fluency. Among 203 surveyed students from the first year of psychology faculties, 147 later participated in the experimental study where 74 participants completed cognitive tests before and after playing the video game, while 73 participants completed tests before and after reading popular science texts printed on a paper blank. The gaming condition involved the popular arcade game "Fall Guys." The battery of cognitive tests included a short-term memory assessment, the Eriksen Flanker Task, the SART task, a short version of J. Raven's Advanced Progressive Matrices, the Guilford Unusual Uses Test, and the Deary-Liewald Task. A total of four sessions were completed based on the number of cognitive indicators. Participants with regular gaming experience showed higher scores in fluid intelligence, reaction speed, verbal fluency, and abilities related to selective attention and mental inhibition compared to non-players. However, short-term video game experience (compared to reading popular science texts) led to a decline in selective attention and mental inhibition but positively affected verbal creativity scores. Therefore, no positive short-term effect of video gaming on convergent processes was identified, though it was observed for verbal fluency scores. The significant differences in cognitive indicators between gamers and non-gamers allow for the discussion of these results in terms of the potential long-term effects of video games on both convergent and divergent processes.
RAT Association’s Structure: Measuring Fluency and Flexibility of Thinking
Authors: Lukianova V.K.
Published: December 2024

The Remote Association Test (RAT) or Mednick's task is used to assess creative thinking and investigate insight. Despite various modifications of RAT (CRAT, fRAT, vRAT, LI-RAT) and their adaptations in different languages, the problem of heterogeneity of the association structure remains unsolved. The purpose of this paper is to analyze papers devoted to association structure heterogeneity and its impact on RAT solutions. A review of articles from 2019-2023 highlights the following causes of association structure heterogeneity: semantic memory features, linguistic features, associative structure and strengths, and task solution space. As a result, the homogeneity of association structure in RAT is more often associated with fluency, while heterogeneity is more often associated with flexibility. At the same time, both factors, being indicators of divergent thinking, are laid down in RAT modifications. However, recent articles predominantly emphasize fluency estimation. Only considering RAT through problem-solving space makes it possible to control the fluency factor. The conclusion is that RAT, combining divergent and convergent stages, in a certain sense restores the unity of creative and critical thinking.
Genotypes of Polymorphic Loci of BDNF and COMT Genes as Factors of Individual Differences in Coping Intelligence
Authors: Volkova E.V. , Kuvaeva I.O. , Varlamov A.V. , Volkova N.E. , Dokuchaev D.A.
Published: December 2024

The study aims to clarify the role of the catechol-O-methyltransferase gene and the brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene in individual differences of coping intelligence. Coping intelligence is defined as a person's ability to productively resolve stressful situations while maintaining health potential and increasing the person's development potential. Variability of coping is considered as a manifestation of individual differences in coping intelligence. The study involved respondents aged 25 to 54 years (N=251; M=35.82; SD=9.50; 46% male). The Coping Questionnaire (ACS) adjusted for an adult sample was used. Evidence is provided for the reliability of the ACS questionnaire and the stability of the three-factor structure of coping styles for an adult sample. The BDNF genotype (rs6265) and the COMT genotype (rs4680) were identified at the Scientific Center for Molecular Genetic Research “DNKOM Laboratory”. The results obtained indicate a significant difference in the severity of unproductive coping “Tension Reduction” and “Distraction” coping depending on the COMT genotype: the highest in individuals with the G/A genotype, the least in individuals with the G/G genotype. The same frequency of using the copings “Tension Reduction” and “Distraction” is observed in people with the Val/Val and Val/Met genotypes of the BDNF gene, regardless of the genotypes of the COMT gene. But in the case of the Met/Met genotype of the rs6265 polymorphic locus of the BDNF gene, a so-called “splitting” is observed: an increase in unproductive copings “Tension Reduction” and “Distraction” in individuals with the G/A genotype of the rs4680 polymorphic locus of the COMT gene and a decrease these copings in individuals with the G/G genotype. No differences were found in relation to other coping measures, which requires the use of a wider range of genetic markers to describe individual differences in the manifestation of coping intelligence.
DentaGAN: GAN-Based Synthetic Individual Dental Data Generation in Radiographic Images
Authors: Kazangirler Buse Yaren , Özcan Caner
Published: December 2024

Panoramic radiographs are a low radiation exposure type often used as a data source for many deep learning algorithms. On the other hand, the operational structure of a traditional deep learning algorithm requires a large amount of data, which is a major problem for many researchers. It is aimed to overcome this problem through deep GAN models, many versions of which have been developed recently. The main purpose of the study is to generate a two-stage GAN model for data with the same image dimensions. The study is carried out in the form of inputting panoramic images containing a whole view, as well as single tooth data whose performance is desired to be measured, to the architecture. The generator model created for each tooth object in all panoramic radiographs generates new tooth objects that the model has yet to encounter in the dataset. Fréchet Inception Distance was used as a performance metric by measuring the distance for the Inception-v3 activation distributions for the real samples in the generated and training set. Thus, the statistical similarity of these two groups obtained from the experimental results was observed in the part of the experimental results. The cropped individual tooth classes were much more successful than the entire panoramic dataset.
Validation of the mathematical model of the front drive axle suspension according to frequency response
Authors: Kulagin Viktor A. , Rakhmatov Rakhmatdzhon I. , Likeev Anton P.
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND: Power units and drivetrain units including front axle drive are highly vibration active having a sufficient influence on passengers’ comfort during the vehicle motion. Necessary noise and vibration isolation are ensured with proper dynamic behavior of bushings and local dynamic stiffness of a supporting structure where the unit is mounted. Development of target stiffness properties of bushings and supporting structures as well as analysis of the NVH issues are conducted using multibody simulation. Ensuring the adequacy of the mathematical models for solving the given tasks is necessary.
AIMS: Development and validation of the multibody mathematical models of the front axle drive (FAD) suspension with different content according to criteria of correlation of frequency response at the front axle drive bushings. Formulation of requirements to the multibody mathematical model for solving the NVH tasks for units with a single stage suspension as part of a vehicle.
METHODS: Mathematical modelling of the front axle drive suspension is made in the MSC Adams multibody simulation software. Different approaches of modelling of dynamic properties of rubber-metal bushings and the local dynamic stiffness of a supporting structure are considered. In simulation, frequency response is determined as a result of a swept sine unit force. Measurements of frequency response at the mounts after the hammer impact at the axle drive body in chosen directions are used as a validation basis.
RESULTS: The best correlation of the simulation results and the validation basis was achieved using description of rubber-metal bushings based on the Pfeffer model with scaling of properties as well as considering the front subframe flexibility using the reduced finite element model. Using of more sophisticated models of rubber-metal bushings does not contribute to better model adequacy. Considering the supporting structure flexibility as values of local dynamic stiffness has both positive and negative effects.
Programmed cell death: new nomenclature
Authors: Deev Roman V.
Published: December 2024

There are several professional societies around the world that are dedicated to finding and systematizing new information about programmed cell death. In 2018, the International Nomenclature Committee on Cell Death (NCCD) published the latest revision of the cell death nomenclature. Since then, the 2023 update of the consensus document on apoptosis has been published. The International Society of Cell Death (ICDS) has identified new trends in studying this important step in cytogenesis and histogenesis. The aim of this report is to present new information on the nomenclature of programmed cell death types, their classification, and the scientific and practical significance of the new findings to a national audience of experts.
Changes in oral microbiota at different stages of active orthodontic treatment
Authors: Grishaeva Kseniya A. , Sevbitov Andrey V. , Tsareva Tat'yana V. , Khodorov Aleksandr V. , Timoshina Mariya D. , Kuznetsova Mariya Y.
Published: December 2024

INTRODUCTION: There are no sufficient numbers of studies in the modern literature devoted to investigation of the relationship between the use of fixed orthodontic appliances and changes in the qualitative and quantitative bacterial composition at certain periods of orthodontic treatment.
AIM: To identify changes in the qualitative and quantitative composition of the microbiocenosis in the area of installed fixed appliances at different periods of orthodontic treatment.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 40 participants aged 18–44 years. All patients had a history of occlusion pathologies, dento-alveolar anomalies, and needed orthodontic treatment with use of fixed metal bracket systems. Before installing a fixed ligature vestibular metal bracket system (OC Orthodontics, USA), all patients underwent sanitation by a dental therapist, professional oral hygiene (removal of hard and soft dental deposits, tooth polishing), and, if necessary, extraction of wisdom teeth/wisdom tooth germs. The microbiocenosis was assessed in the area of intended placement of braces before orthodontic treatment, in the area of installation of braces in the period of adaptation to the fixed appliance (at 1 month after fixing the appliance) and in the period of active treatment (at 6 months after fixing the appliance).
RESULTS: On the initial examination, the frequency of detection of stabilizing microflora was 81.25%, periodontopathogenic microflora — 18.75%. In the period of adaptation, the frequency of detection of stabilizing microflora was 56.25%, the frequency of detection of periodontopathogens increased to 43.75% (p = 0.052). In the phase of active orthodontic treatment, a decrease in the frequency of detection of periodontopathogenic bacteria to 40.96% was observed, and the frequency of detection of stabilizing microflora was 59.04% (p = 0.007). The microbial number before the installation of fixed orthodontic appliances was 105 ± 102 CFU/cm2, in the adaptation phase — 107 ± 102 CFU/cm2, in the period of active treatment — 105 ± 102 CFU/cm2 (p = 0.008).
CONCLUSION: In the course of clinical and laboratory study, species and quantitative composition of the oral microbiocenosis was found to have characteristic features at different stages of the orthodontic treatment: before installation of fixed orthodontic appliances, the so-called ‘stabilizing’ microorganisms prevail over representatives of the group of periodontopathogens, in the period of adaptation, the proportion of periodontopathogens increases significantly with a decrease in the proportion of stabilizing microflora, in the phase of active orthodontic treatment their ratio normalizes.
Study of the features of the skin condition of the back in healthy children at different age periods
Authors: Gorbach Alina P. , Shchurova Elena N.
Published: December 2024

INTRODUCTION: Study of age-specific and topographic features of the skin cover of the back in children and adolescents is an important aspect for understanding physiological processes of this period. Identifying the features of the skin condition will improve the diagnosis and prevention of skin diseases in pediatric practice.
AIM: To study the distinctive features of the condition of various skin areas of the back in children at different age periods.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 46 healthy children and adolescents (27 children, 19 adolescents) aged 7 to 17 years: 25 boys and 21 girls. The following research methods were used: anthropometry, visual clinical examination of the skin of the back, photofixation of the skin, Adams’s test, thermometry, laser Doppler flowmetry, elastometry.
RESULTS: Visual clinical examination of the skin of the back showed no statistically significant differences in the incidence of signs of connective tissue dysplasia (р 0.05). In children aged 7–11 years, temperature and microcirculation parameters were mostly stably the same in all areas of examination of the back skin. In adolescents, differences in the temperature and blood flow parameters were observed depending on the examination area: decreased skin perfusion in the lower back along the scapular lines on the left by 7.0% (р = 0.0001) and on the right by 6.4% (р = 0.0002), along the paravertebral line on the right by 4.0% (р = 0.02); a mild increase in temperature in the projection of the paravertebral lines in the middle parts of the back (by 0.1°С, р 0.05). The elasticity index had a statistically significant decrease in the lower part relative to the upper one in the projection of the paravertebral lines both in children (by 10%, р = 0.001) and in adolescents (by 10.0%, р = 0.01). In adolescents, the temperature of the skin of the back, capillary blood flow and elasticity were statistically significantly lower than in children (р 0.0001, р = 0.006, р 0.0001, respectively). The skin temperature and elasticity index in all the examination areas correlated with age and had an inverse relationship. The blood flow of the skin of the back had a reliable inverse relationship with age only in the projection of the paravertebral lines at the level of the upper and lower parts.
CONCLUSION: In healthy children and adolescents aged 7–17 years, age has a pronounced effect on the condition of the skin of the back (temperature, blood flow, elasticity, visual picture). The features of the topography of the study of the blood flow and temperature are important for the adolescent age. Differentiation of elasticity figures depending on the level of study are characteristic of both children and adolescents.
Comparison of effectiveness of branded and generic clopidogrel in patients with ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome on electrocardiogram
Authors: Andreeva Anna V. , Filippov Evgeniy V.
Published: December 2024

INTRODUCTION: Assessment of the effect of generic antiplatelet drugs on the outcomes of the acute coronary syndrome (ACS) still remains an unresolved issue, especially in terms of modern therapy of the disease.
AIM: To assess therapeutic equivalence of the original and generic clopidogrel drug in patients with ST-elevation ACS (STE-ACS) during a three-year follow-up period.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The pilot single-center open-label retrospective-prospective observational study between 2016 and 2018 included patients with STE-ASC (n = 94; mean age 59.98 ± 7.42 years; 68.3% of men). Inclusion criteria: signed informed consent, age from 25 to 70 years; confirmed STE-ACS with performed coronary angiography and coronary angioplasty; intake of clopidogrel (branded or generic). During hospitalization for STE-ACS, all patients received branded clopidogrel at a dose of 75 mg/day, after discharge, the patients were divided into two groups: the branded clopidogrel group (Plavix®; n = 63) and the generic clopidogrel group (Zilt®, Clopidogrel®; n = 31). For 1 year, patients took clopidogrel together with acetylsalicylic acid, then continued intake of acetylsalicylic acid as monotherapy. The median follow-up was 35.5 ± 3.4 months, the study response was 100%.
RESULTS: There were no statistically significant differences between the compared groups in all-cause mortality rate (overall mortality) and incidence of recurrent infarctions. At the same time, the frequency of recurrent ACS was lower in patients taking generic clopidogrel than in those taking branded clopidogrel (6.45% versus 26.98%, р 0.05). The branded clopidogrel and generic drugs were well tolerated: no cases of bleeding or adverse events associated with intake of the antiplatelet drug, were recorded.
CONCLUSION: Generic clopidogrel preparations are not inferior to the branded drug in terms of efficacy and safety in patients with STE-ACS.
A rare case of double lipoma of the corpus callosum: a clinical case report
Authors: Gimaziyeva Alsu I. , Khalimova Liliya I. , Khabilova Aliya I. , Khomidova Gulmira K. , Ishmukhametov Kamil I.
Published: December 2024

INTRODUCTION: Intracranial lipoma is an extremely rare congenital anomaly accounting for less than 0.1% of intracranial tumors, and is due to abnormal differentiation of the meninx primitiva. It is not considered to be a true neoplasm.
AIM: To present a clinical case of double lipoma of the corpus callosum with parts of which belonging to two different types of lipomas.
The article discusses a variant of intracranial lipoma — lipoma of the corpus callosum. There are two main types of corpus callosum lipomas: curvilinear and tubulonodular. As a rule, the first type is asymptomatic and is an incidental finding during examination. The second type is often associated with abnormal development of the frontal lobes, eyes, calcifications, and also with hypogenesis or agenesis of the corpus callosum. Conservative management is recommended, since the surgical intervention is associated with a high risk of complications due to tight adjacency of lipomas to the neighboring tissues, which contain important neurovascular structures.
CONCLUSION: The presented clinical example demonstrates an incidental finding: an unusual variant of double lipoma with an asymptomatic course. Such a variant was not found in the literature. It was decided to carry out treatment of the main disease without any actions for double lipoma of the corpus callosum.
Introduction of methodology for assessing the quality of medical examination of adult population in system of internal control of quality and safety of medical activities
Authors: Evdakov Valer’yan A. , Artem’yeva Galina B. , Uspenskaya Irina V. , Selyavina Ol’ga N.
Published: December 2024

INTRODUCTION: It is reasonable that the realization of the state project of medical examination of adult population (MEAP) be assessed simultaneously with the assessment of the quality of medical care, and be integrated into the internal control of quality and safety of medical activities. The process approach is effective in realization of quality control of medical care provided as part of MEAP.
AIM: To develop and introduce the methodology of assessing MEAP quality, to assess the results of expertise conducted at the initial stage of MEAP introduction, and on the basis of the results of introduction of measures that improved MEAP organization.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: To assess the quality of MEAP, the ‘Expert Assessment Card for a Medical Examination Case’ was developed and introduced using the integrated quality assessment method. The assessment was carried out according to the blocks of the Card developed by I. V. Uspenskaya and O. N. Selyavina in accordance with the adopted assessment scale (0–0.5–1). The expertise of MEAP cases was carried out twice: in 2013 at the initial stage of realization of MEAP according to the new procedure, and in 2018 on the basis of the results of the realization of measures to improve the organization of MEAP.
RESULTS: Comparative analysis of defects identified at the initial stage of the medical examination in 2013 and as a result of the work performed for the introduction of the quality control system of medical examination cases in 2018, revealed a marked decrease (by 27.0%) in the defects in determining risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases and indications for prescribing II stage MEAP measures. For other defects, a marked decrease by 5.2%–17.3% was revealed. Nevertheless, the leading positions were retained by defects in prescribing stage II measures (34.5% of the analyzed expert cards) and in determining risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases (26.5% of the analyzed expert cards), which requires continuation of the work on MEAP control quality as part of the internal control of quality and safety of the medical activities.
CONCLUSION: Expert integration of the assessment of organization and introduction of MEAP and of the internal system of control of the quality and safety of medical activities led to a reliable reduction of the number of defects according to the results of expert assessment of medical examination cases.
Current state of the question about application of “compact-asphalt” technology
Authors: Maksimov Vadim A.
Published: December 2024

Background. Current regulatory documents in the construction field often make it difficult to justify the use of innovative materials and technologies when submitting project documentation for review to the body makes the topic highly relevant.
Aim. Conduct an analysis of the principles and features of the asphalt concrete layers constructed using the Compact Asphalt technology. At the same time, to identify the main problems of introducing the Compact Asphalt technology into the road industry of the Russian Federation.
Methods. Various regulatory documents are considered regarding the requirements for the operational condition of highways and asphalt concrete mixtures. The authors’ articles on relevant topics were analyzed.
Results. Based on an analysis of the results of scientific and technical selection, as well as experience in applying the technology abroad, a conclusion was made about the feasibility of using this technology in the Russian Federation.
Numerical 3D modeling of magnetic systems based on closed superconducting rings
Authors: Pokrovskii Sergey V. , Martirosian Irina V. , Aleksandrov Dmitrii A.
Published: December 2024

Aim. To compare the magnetic characteristics and levitation force of single-cut and double-cut closed HTS rings.
Methods. Numerical calculations were performed using the finite element method in the Comsol Multiphysics software.
Results. The vertical magnetization profiles were obtained for single- and double-slit HTS rings magnetized under a gradient magnetic field and a permanent magnet's field. The normalized levitation force was analyzed based on the number of winding layers for both closed and nonclosed configurations. The nonclosed winding was found to generate the highest levitation force, namely 10% greater than that of a single-cut closed winding and nearly double that of a double-cut closed winding.
Conclusion. Numerical models were developed to simulate the magnetization process of closed-loop elements made from second-generation HTS tapes in the gradient field of a permanent magnet. The modeling was performed using the finite element method with both the magnetic field strength (H-formulation) and A-formulation (magnetic vector potential). Closed HTS ring systems with single and double cuts were analyzed. The models were verified by comparing the numerical results with experimental data obtained through scanning Hall magnetometry.
Calculation of indicators of volumes and structure of cargo transportation by rail within the boundaries of the North-West polygon of JSC Russian Railways in the context of shifting supply chains
Authors: Zhuravleva Natalya A. , Kryukova Tatyana A. , Novikova Elena V.
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Recent changes in supply chains have significantly changed the structure and volume of rail freight transportation.
Aim. To adjust the calculation methods for freight transportation volumes and structure, considering railway throughput and carrying capacity.
Methods. They study utilized dynamic analysis of statistical data, an algorithm for determining the conditional cargo density in the transport and logistics complexes, and regional rail transportation forecasting until 2025.
Results. Key indicators such as “freight turnover,” “volume of freight transportation,” and “freight flow structure” were re-evaluated, incorporating the impact of “railway throughput and carrying capacity.” These findings are crucial for the planning and design of new rail infrastructure. The planned volumes of transportation and transshipment of the main types of cargo at port stations for the period 2024-2025 have been clarified, which makes it possible to increase the reliability of decisions made on the development of the railway infrastructure of the October Railway polygon, including approaches to sea ports and the North-South international transport corridor.
Mesleki Rehabilitasyon: Ülkemizdeki Uygulamalar ve Engellilerin İstihdamı
Authors: Bulduk Kübra Doğanay , Ocaktan Mine
Published: December 2024

Dünya Sağlık Örgütü (DSÖ)’ne göre bir milyardan fazla insan (dünya nüfusunun %15’i) engelli olarak değerlendirilmekte, zamanla daha da artması beklenmektedir.
Engellilik ve yoksulluk iç içe geçmiş kavramlardır. Günümüzde meslek sahibi olmanın sağlık ve esenlik üzerine olumlu etkisi olduğu bilinmektedir. Dahası, insanların iş-meslek sahibi olması temel hak ve özgürlükler kapsamındadır. Bu nedenle engelli bireylerin iş ve meslek sahibi olması tartışılamaz öneme sahiptir.
Engellilerin yaşamın pek çok alanında karşılaştıkları dezavantajlar iş dünyasına adım attıktan sonra da devam etmektedir. Mesleki rehabilitasyon kapsamının sadece işe girişi sağlamak ile sınırlı olmayıp, işi sürdürme konusunu da kapsaması gerektiği açıktır.
Mesleki rehabilitasyonun tanımı ile ilgili bireysel, kurumsal ve sosyal düzeyde fikir birliği mevcut değildir. Mesleki rehabilitasyon, sadece fiziksel ve zihinsel engelliliği olan kişinin emniyetli ve uygun bir işe yerleştirilmesi ile sınırlı olmayıp engelli bireylerin ekonomik bağımsızlığının kazandırılması ve sürdürülmesiyle ilgili sürecin tamamıdır.
Mesleki rehabilitasyon hizmetleri kapsamında iki grup tanımlanabilir. Birincisi mevcut bir işi varken sonradan ortaya çıkan durum (yaralanma veya hastalık) nedeniyle bu hizmete ihtiyaç duyanlar, ikincisi ise mevcut engeli nedeniyle hiç güvenceli bir işi olmamış olanlardır. İkinci hizmet boyutu pek çok ülkede kapsam dışı bırakılmakta veya daha çok habilitasyon kapsamında değerlendirilmektedir. Türkiye’de ise herhangi bir işi olmayan engelli bireylerin istihdamının sağlanması yönünde düzenlemeler mevcutken, çalışanların mesleki rehabilitasyonu ve işe dönüş süreçlerine (sürdürülebilir istihdam) yönelik bir yasal düzenleme bulunmamaktadır.
Engelli bireylerin istihdamına yönelik uygulamalar mesleki rehabilitasyon kapsamındadır. Bu uygulamalardan başlıcaları; kota yöntemi, korumalı istihdam (korumalı iş yeri), destekli istihdamdır. Türkiye’de resmi olarak mesleki rehabilitasyon kapsamında engellilerin istihdamına yönelik uygulamalar yazımız içerisinde özetlenmiştir.
Uluslararası İnsan Hareketliliği ve Antimikrobiyal Dirence Etkisi
Authors: Gümüş Hatice Hale
Published: December 2024

Antimikrobiyal direnç, modern tıbbi tedavinin istenmeyen bir sonucu olan dünya çapında önemli bir sorundur. Enterobacteriaceae ailesinde genişlemiş spektrumlu beta-laktamazların üretimi sonucu çoğu beta laktam grubu antibiyotiklere direnç ile sorun haline gelmeye başlayan antimikrobiyal direnç, bu patojenlerin tedavisinde karbapenemlerin artan kullanımı ile karbapenem direncine ve sonrasında kolistin direncine doğru ilerleyerek küresel bir halk sağlığı sorunu haline gelmiştir. Öyle ki enfeksiyon hastalıklarının artık antibiyotiklerle tedavi edilememesi ve sağlık hizmetlerinde bilinmeyen bir geleceğe gidiş söz konusudur. Antimikrobiyal direncin oluşması ve yayılmasında etkili olan faktörler farklı konakçılar ve ekolojiler (insanlar, hayvanlar, toprak, gıda ve çevre) arasında antibiyotiklerin yan ürünlerinin, dirençli bakterilerin, direnç genlerini taşıyan mobil genetik elemanların hareket etmesi, gecikmiş tanı veya tanı yöntemlerine erişim yetersizliği, antibiyotiklerin uygunsuz veya aşırı kullanılması ve yeni antimikobiyallerin keşif açlığı olduğu kadar insanların çeşitli sebeplerle ülkeler arasında sürekli hareket halinde olmasıdır. Seyahat kaynaklı antimikrobiyal direncin kazanımı, uzun süre taşıyıcılığı ve yayılması, bu organizmaların ev içi bulaşmasında ve toplumsal salgınlarda rol oynayabilmektedir.
In-betweenness 'walked in the Style of' A/r/tography
Authors: Sarreshtehdari Elmira , Baldus Angela Inez , Irwin Rita L.
Published: December 2024

In this paper, we attend to the concept of in-betweenness as one of the prominent concepts used in a/r/tographical practices. We ask how in-betweenness emerges from creative practices across the field of art education and how a/r/tography embraces these nuances to open new possibilities within research inquiries. Alongside these questions, we expand and compare literature focusing on variations of in-betweenness before narrating how we explored taking up this concept through a propositional walking practice. In so doing, we elaborate on how many walking practices literally or metaphorically represent the concept of in-betweenness.
Arte GPS y cartografías subjetivas en Educación Superior
Authors: Bouille de Vicente Luis
Published: December 2024

El GPS art es una tendencia artística contemporánea que utiliza el desplazamiento humano y las aplicaciones digitales de geolocalización para componer representaciones figurativas en el espacio virtual. El cartografiado subjetivo se apropia de las prácticas geográficas de representación territorial para expresar de forma artística ciertas experiencias subjetivas de una o varias personas en su devenir en un determinado territorio. La aplicación de estas prácticas en educación formal otorga unas herramientas de recepción y expresión del entorno inmediato, necesarias para la reflexión y pensamiento crítico del espacio público y de la cultura que lo produce. En este artículo se estudia la realización de estas prácticas artísticas por parte de alumnado de la Facultad de Educación de Albacete y la experiencia e interpretación que sacaron de ella los participantes, en el contexto de su formación en educación artística.
Analyzing Pilots’ Perceptions of Working Conditions According to Different Parameters
Authors: Yönt Mehmet
Published: December 2024

This study aims to determine pilots’ perceptions of working conditions in civil aviation companies operating in Türkiye. In addi-tion, it aims to increase authorities’ awareness about problems encountered in relation to working conditions and provide in-sights about the implementation of policies to improve working conditions of pilots. A total of 7054 pilots registered to the Turk-ish Airline Pilots Association (TALPA) were sampled and their perceptions were measured by quantitative research methods to analyse the working conditions with the participation of 403 pilots. According to the findings obtained from the pilots' percep-tions of working conditions, it was observed that the pilots' relations with their managers and the problems they experience have an important place. According to the findings of the research, it was determined that various factors negatively affect the working conditions of pilots. In addition, as a result of the analysis, it was concluded that factors such as gender, age, nature of the job, institution where pilot training was received, flight licence, position in the institution, reason for choosing the profession, senior-ity, type of flight, and looking to the future with confidence caused differences.