bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE EFFICACY OF DYNAMIC TAPPING IN PATIENTS WITH TENNIS ELBOW A STUDY OF RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Authors:   PhD Scholar, CMJ University, Meghalaya, India., Indira Pavani Kondaka , Ravi Ravishankar ,   PhD, Department of Physiotherapy (Orthopedics), Meghalaya, India., Purrna Chandra Shekhar S. ,   PhD, Principal, PDS Institute of Physiotherapy, Hyderabad, India., N. Mageswaran ,   PhD Scholar, Madhav University, Sirohi, India., Rajeswari MD Homeopathy T. ,   Associate Professor, DEVS Homeopathy Medical College, Hyderabad, India.
Published: October 2024

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of Dynamic taping in conjunction with conventional physiotherapy compared to conventional physiotherapy alone for tennis elbow. Objectives: To evaluate pain intensity at rest, during forceful wrist extension, during forceful grip, during the Cozen test, at resisted middle finger extension, and during palpation of the affected site, both before and after conventional physiotherapy combined with Dynamic taping, as well as conventional physiotherapy alone, in patients with tennis elbow. Methodology: 70Individuals diagnosed with tennis elbow were directly Selected from the physiotherapy outpatient department at CMJ University, Meghalaya. 60 participants were deemed suitable for the study and were randomly allocated to two groups: Group A and Group B. In Group A (Experimental group), 30 patients received both dynamic taping and conventional physiotherapy, while Group B (Control group) consisted of 30 patients who received only conventional physiotherapy. The Visual Analogue Scale was employed to assess pain severity in various functional positions. An independent t-test was used to compare the results. Results: Following Treatment, the study revealed that the experimental group exhibited a notable enhancement in pain associated with forceful wrist extension (p<0.05), pain during vigorous grip (p<0.05), pain on the Cozen test (p<0.05), pain during forceful middle finger extension (p<0.025), and pain upon palpation (p<0.025). In instances of resting discomfort, a substantial reduction in pain intensity was not observed. Conclusion:This experimental investigation demonstrates that the application of Dynamic taping in conjunction with conventional physiotherapy is more efficacious than conventional physiotherapy alone for patients suffering from tennis elbow.
SCLEROSE EN PLAQUE ET GESTION DE LAPTITUDE : A PROPOS DE DEUX CAS SUIVIS AU CENTRE DEXPERTISE MEDICAL DU PERSONNEL NAVIGANT DE RABAT
Authors:   Centre dExpertise Medical du Personnel Navigant de Rabat., Mohamed El.Kh Sidi , Z. Iloughman ,   Centre dExpertise Medical du Personnel Navigant de Rabat., Smires F. Bennani ,   Centre dExpertise Medical du Personnel Navigant de Rabat., M. Zerrik ,   Centre dExpertise Medical du Personnel Navigant de Rabat., Ghazi M. El ,   Centre dExpertise Medical du Personnel Navigant de Rabat., H. Echchachoui ,   Centre dExpertise Medical du Personnel Navigant de Rabat., M. Chemsi ,   Centre dExpertise Medical du Personnel Navigant de Rabat.
Published: October 2024

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, with variable manifestations, it evolves in two main forms (relapsing and remitting) with an unpredictable evolution, theprognosis may range from minimal neurological deficit to severe disability. It mainly affects the young population. Several manifestations (organic and psychological) of MS can lead to an overall decrease in flight crew performance. It includes cognitive impairment, fatigue and depression. Episodes of spasms, dysarthria, ataxia, paresthesia, diplopia and also hemiplegia can that can affect flight safety. Disease-modifying therapiescould minimize relapse rates and slow disease progression, but are not free from sometimes major side effects that can compromise flight safety. We report our experience with two cabin crew members affected by MS and fitness management. The different manifestations of MS will be discussed with an emphasis on aeromedical implications.
Evaluating pedagogical approaches to enhance students’ comprehension in maritime English: The Norwegian case
Authors: Koilo Viktoriia , Zaitsev Maksym
Published: October 2024

This study aims to test and evaluate various pedagogical strategies that can improve students’ comprehension of Maritime English course materials and help them confidently participate in English-based assessments. A comparative research methodology was employed, focusing on integrating specific strategies and tools into the curricula of maritime programs. The study focused on the Norwegian case at NTNU in Ålesund, featuring a 3-year Shipping Management program (Bachelor’s degree) with 45-60 students.
The findings from the Norwegian case demonstrate a significant improvement in students’ willingness and ability to engage in English-language assessments, highlighting the effectiveness of the pedagogical approaches implemented. The study results align with existing literature, highlighting the need for continuous innovation in pedagogical approaches to Maritime English education. By the end of the course, 72.2% of students felt comfortable taking the exam in English, compared to only 25.8% at the beginning of the semester. Weekly lectures in English with presentations were identified as the most helpful tool, followed by group work, homework, and vocabulary lists. The use of digital interaction and software tools received a high score – 8.0 out of 10.0. The significant improvement in students’ confidence in English, along with their strong overall ratings of teaching tools, demonstrates the effectiveness of these methods in overcoming initial language barriers. Further recommendations include combining traditional teaching methods with modern digital tools to enhance learning outcomes. By focusing on student-centered approaches and integrating both traditional techniques and technological tools, institutions can foster the development of a more proficient maritime workforce.
Remuneration in science: an analysis from the perspective of the decent work concept
Authors: Tsymbaliuk Svitlana , Vasylyk Alla , Smaliichuk Hanna , Stoliaruk Khrystyna
Published: October 2024

Decent wages in science are necessary because the work of scientists is valuable for ensuring a country's viability and economic growth. This study aims to develop the theoretical and methodological foundations for examining wage policy within the framework of the decent work concept at the sectoral level. Additionally, the study seeks to analyze wage policies within the scientific field to identify areas for enhancement. The authors developed methodological principles for assessing wages in terms of the decent work concept. The assessment of wages confirmed the hypothesis about insufficient wage policy in science, which does not attract new employees to work in scientific institutions, engages scientists in research, and motivates results. The results showed that the science sector belongs to the sectors of the economy with decent wage indicators below the average. An analysis of wage policy in science revealed some positive characteristics and negative trends. Priority objectives were set to raise the prestige and attractiveness of scientific work. These objectives include raising salaries and increasing the minimal guarantees, implementing innovative wage tariffing and bonus schemes, introducing competitive social packages, reducing the gender pay gap, and developing social partnership and wage bargaining regulations. The practical significance of the study is evident in the potential application of the methodology by the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Leaders of scientific institutions and social partners can use this methodology to derive practical benefits.
Developing Digital Pocketbook Interactive Based on HTML-5 to Improve Mathematics Learning Outcomes
Authors: Nurvidia Delia Sonanta , Yulianto Sigit
Published: October 2024

Interactive learning media have an essential role in realizing interesting and interactive mathematics learning, so they have the potential to optimize student learning outcomes. This research aims to develop and evaluate an Interactive Mathematics pocketbook in HTML5 format that can be used to improve student learning outcomes. This research and development uses a 4D model. This research found that elementary school students need and like mathematics pocketbooks that look attractive and have interactive features as a learning tool. The product validation test results obtained a final score from material and language experts of 86.47%, which means that the product reached the very feasible category regarding content quality, graphics, and language. Media experts gave a final score of 88.3%, which means that the product is very worthy in terms of content structure, appearance, ease of use, and ease of learning. The results of field trials also show that the media developed can improve student learning outcomes in the medium category with an n-gain score of 0.56. These findings indicate that the development of an Interactive Mathematics Handbook in HTML5 format with a 4D model can produce a valid and effective product used to support the learning process of elementary school students.
Developing Nearpod-Based Interactive Multimedia on the Topic of Indonesian Cultural Diversity for 4th Grade Elementary School Students
Authors: Alawiyah Indi Azza , Ahmadi Farid
Published: October 2024

This research aims to create a valid, practical, and effective Nearpod-based interactive learning media to improve learning outcomes of social sciences content on the material "Indonesian Cultural Diversity." This is development research with the ADDIE model (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). Based on the results of the expert assessment, the validity of the product obtained a score of 92.18% with the criteria of "very valid" in the aspects of suitability of material and learning objectives, language, media display, excellence, and media use. Material validation scores on aspects of accuracy with learning objectives, students' level of thinking, language, and supporting aspects (videos, images, quizzes) also fall into the "very valid" category with a score of 95%. Based on student responses to the content of the material, ease of use, material display, linguistic aspects, and readability of the material are also in the very valid category, with a percentage of 91%. Based on the N-Gain calculation of students' pretests and post-tests, Nearpod media received a score of 0.74 from 22 large group students, while six small group students obtained a score of 0.8 in the "High" category, as well as the material achievement score from the N-Gain results of 92.3% with the "Very Good" category, which means that 26 out of 28 students get scores above learning objective completeness criteria (KKTP).
“Highly expressive manual on Russian history”: Branch projects of the Historical and Everyday life Department of the State Russian Museum (1925–1930)
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Anisimova Margarita V.
Published: October 2024

In 1918–1934 the State Russian Museum included the Historical and Everyday life Department. It was a unique example of a museum of everyday life, the researchers studied by purposeful selection, exhibiting and actualization the collection, looking for a conceptual basis for their activities. The success of the work was proved by the network of branches that developed in 1925–1930 around the Department, which made it the largest museum of everyday life in the country. Which included the Sheremetevsky and Menshikovsky palaces, the Summer Palace and the house of Peter I, the estates Maryino and Gruzino, whose history has developed in different ways. There were also several projects supervised by the research staff of the Historical and Everyday life Department. The first project was aimed at creating a historical church museum based on the collections united by the “Old Petersburg” Society and then forming the basis of the Museum of the Obsolescent Cult that existed in 1923–1927. The second project involved the organization department of a military of everyday life in the State Russian Museum based on the collections of the Quartermaster, Suvorov, and regimental museums. There were also plans to organize a unified museum of the time of Peter the Great, which was supposed to be in the Menshikov or Summer Palaces. These projects could only be developed in the 1920s, when museums assumed the possibility of experimentation, and were driven by attempts to protect collections. The First All-Russian Museum Congress in 1930 officially completed the development of museums of everyday life in the country. In 1934, the Department of History and Everyday life became part of the State Museum of the Revolution, in 1937, of the State Museum of Ethnography, and in 1941 became the basis for the creation of the Department of the History of Russian Culture in the State Hermitage.
Characterization of cobalt ferrite nanoparticle and evaluation its toxic effect in experimental mice
Authors: Tarq Nasr , Sadoon Huda , Alshammari Ahmed
Published: October 2024

This study investigated the characterization of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles (CoFe2O4) prepared by the pulsed laser deposition (PLD) method, using various techniques such as energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and in vitro drug release test (IVRT). It also evaluated the toxicity of these nanoparticles on liver, spleen, heart, and kidney tissues using a mouse model. CoFe2O4 nanoparticles were synthesized from an aqueous solution containing 1mg of CoFe2O4 powder dissolved in DMSO and RPMI serum-free media. XRD analysis revealed the characteristic peaks of the spinel lattice of cubic-shaped cobalt ferrite nanocrystals, with an average crystallite size of 12 nm calculated using Scherrer’s formula. SEM and EDX were used to study the surface morphology and chemical compositions, respectively. The in vivo experiments determined the LD50 of CoFe2O4 to be 3000 mg/kg body weight. Administration of CoFe2O4 nanoparticles at a dosage of 75 mg/kg body weight for 14 days did not cause any changes to the histological structure of the tissues in the mouse model, indicating their potential biocompatibility.
Anatomopathological aspects of a malignant mixed thyroid tumor with multiple metastasis in a dog
Authors: Smaniotto Crisan , Colombari Cheng Arthur , Weiss Stadler Bárbara , Letícia Kaiser Ana , Dall’Agnol Gianezini Estela , de Marco Viott Aline
Published: October 2024

Thyroid tumors are uncommon. Malignant mixed tumor, or carcinosarcoma, is a rare, malignant, infiltrative, and metastatic neoplasm. This paper aims to report a case of a metastatic malignant mixed thyroid tumor in a 10-year-old mixed-breed female dog. The patient presented respiratory symptoms and had an unfavorable evolution of the clinical scenario. It was euthanized and submitted to necroscopic examination, which led to subsequent histopathological and immunohistochemical (IHC) evaluation. The macroscopic evaluation revealed neoformations in the thyroid, lung, heart, kidneys, and abdominal skeletal muscles. Microscopically, the thyroid presented mixed neoplastic cellularity as well as mesenchymal and epithelial cells. Metastases of the mesenchymal component were observed in the kidneys, heart, and musculature, while there was an invasion of neoplastic epithelial cells in the lung. On the IHC, there was positive staining for thyroglobulin, TTF-1, and vimentin. The histopathological and IHC findings indicated a metastatic malignant mixed thyroid neoplasm.
Recent advancements in supercapacitors of bismuth oxide nanomaterials
Authors: Angre A.P.
Published: October 2024

Bismuth oxide nanomaterials (NMs) are effective materials for supercapacitor and battery technologies due to their redox behavior, superior charge storage capability, and being eco-friendly. Accordingly, we have witnessed a growing interest in these NMs applications and commercialization of effective energy storage devices. Recent studies have fused on the investigation of their supercapacitive properties via electrochemical techniques in an effort to understand their charge storage mechanism and improve their electrochemical performances. In this chapter, the article provides information on the chemical method preparation of bismuth oxide (Bi2O3) for supercapacitor applications. We present a summary of energy storage devices, structure and bismuth oxide electrode materials available in the market. Furthermore, the key challenges and future perspectives of bismuth oxide for energy storage applications are discussed.
Green Synthesis and emerging applications of iron based nanomaterials
Authors: Chaudhari Hina N.
Published: October 2024

A vital motivation to investigate new synthesis methods for green-based iron nanoparticles (NPs) is their growing significance over the past ten years and the variety of uses for which they are used (biomedical, microwave absorbers, EMI shielding, etc.). Typically, they are magnetite (Fe3O4), maghemite (γ-Fe2O3), or a combination of the two, consisting of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles. The term "green synthesis of nanomaterials" refers to the process of creating different metal nanoparticles using bioactive elements, including plant matter, microorganisms, and a range of bio-wastes like vegetable waste, fruit peel waste, eggshells, agricultural waste, etc. Nanoparticles synthesized by organic bioactive substances can reduce environmental damage. It is possible to produce less harmful by-products and dispose of organic waste and reagents by synthesizing iron nanoparticles in an aqueous medium under standard conditions (temperature and pressure).
Bioinspired fabrication of copper nanoparticles and their potential applications
Authors: Deshmukh Minakshi Y.
Published: October 2024

A new era of materials with a wide range of uses in pharmacology, agriculture, and medicine has been brought about by the development of metallic nanoparticles (NPs). Nanoparticles with remarkable qualities are created using physical, chemical, and biological processes. The common element copper is essential to an organism’s ability to operate normally. As compared to traditional antibiotics, Copper NPs have better antibacterial potential. Copper NPs are also known for better antiviral, antifungal, and anticancer effects. Moreover, bioinspired Copper NPs exhibit potential capacity against bacterial strains that are resistant to many drugs, even though the precise mechanisms of action are yet unclear. With this interest, the present chapter focuses on effects, modes of action and potential toxicity of bioinspired copper NPs.
Impact of responsibility shifts on warehouse performance of Indonesian police logistics staff
Authors:   Study Program of Doctor Management, Postgraduate Program, Institute of Transportation and Logistics Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia, Nofrisel Nofrisel , Ricardianto Prasadja ,   Study Program of Doctor Management, Postgraduate Program, Institute of Transportation and Logistics Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia, Endri Endri ,   Study Program of Management, Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Mercu Buana, Jakarta, Indonesia, Rahandhi Reza ,   Study Program of Doctor Management, Postgraduate Program, Institute of Transportation and Logistics Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia, Zaroni Zaroni ,   Study Program of Doctor Management, Postgraduate Program, Institute of Transportation and Logistics Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia, Setiawan Agus ,   Study Program of Doctor Management, Postgraduate Program, Institute of Transportation and Logistics Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia, Negara Gembong Satria ,   Program of Nautical, Maritim Faculty, Universitas Maritim AMNI Indonesia, Semarang, Indonesia, Weda Iwan ,   Program of Nautical, Maritim Faculty, Universitas Maritim AMNI Indonesia, Semarang, Indonesia, Purnama Asep Angga ,   Study Program of Doctor Management, Postgraduate Program, Institute of Transportation and Logistics Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia, Agusdin Rully ,   Study Program of Doctor Management, Postgraduate Program, Institute of Transportation and Logistics Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia, Sirait Dumoli H. M. ,   Study Program of Doctor Management, Postgraduate Program, Institute of Transportation and Logistics Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: October 2024

The primary issue addressed in this research is the need for motivation from managers to implement responsibility shifts within the Republic of Indonesia State Police. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between shifts in responsibility and the performance of the Indonesian Police Logistics Staff in the Inbounding and Storage processes. The study used a qualitative approach, employing the Six Sigma method along with regression analysis and hypothesis testing. A sample of 132 Police Logistics Staff was surveyed. The findings showed a positive relationship between shifts in responsibility and improvements in warehouse performance, particularly in terms of inbound and storage efficiency. The results offer recommendations for enhancing efficiency through responsibility shifts. These findings could encourage officers to consider adopting responsibility shifts within the National Police Logistics Staff warehouse. Further research with a larger population and a more in-depth exploration of the impact of this transition is recommended.
National Trends in the Prevalence of Self-Perceived Overweight Among Adolescents Between 2005 and 2022: Nationwide Representative Study
Authors: Jeong Jinyoung , Lee Seungjun , Lee Kyeongmin , Kim Seokjun , Park Jaeyu , Son Yejun , Lee Hyeri , Lee Hayeon , Kang Jiseung , Rahmati Masoud , Pizzol Damiano , Smith Lee , López Sánchez Guillermo F , Dragioti Elena , Fond Guillaume , Boyer Laurent , Woo Selin , Rhee Sang Youl , Yon Dong Keon
Published: October 2024

Background

Despite several studies on self-evaluation of health and body shape, existing research on the risk factors of self-perceived overweight is insufficient, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective

This study aims to identify the risk factors affecting self-perceived overweight and examine how the prevalence of self-perceived overweight has changed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, we analyzed the impact of altered lifestyles due to COVID-19 on this phenomenon.

Methods

The data used in the study were obtained from middle and high school students who participated in the Korean Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey (N=1,189,586). This survey was a 2-stage stratified cluster sampling survey representative of South Korean adolescents. We grouped the survey results by year and estimated the slope in the prevalence of self-perceived overweight before and during the pandemic using weighted linear regression, as well as the prevalence tendencies of self-perceived overweight according to various risk factors. We used prevalence ratios to identify the risk factors for self-perceived overweight. In addition, we conducted comparisons of risk factors in different periods to identify their associations with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results

The prevalence of self-perceived overweight was much higher than BMI-based overweight among 1,189,586 middle and high school participants (grade 7-12) from 2005 to 2022 (female participants: n=577,102, 48.51%). From 2005 to 2019 (prepandemic), the prevalence of self-perceived overweight increased (β=2.80, 95% CI 2.70-2.90), but from 2020 to 2022 (pandemic) it decreased (β=–0.53, 95% CI –0.74 to –0.33). During the pandemic, individuals with higher levels of stress or lower household economic status exhibited a more substantial decrease in the rate of self-perceived overweight. The prevalence of self-perceived overweight tended to be higher among individuals with poor academic performance, lower economic status, poorer subjective health, and a higher stress level.

Conclusions

Our nationwide study, conducted over 18 years, indicated that self-perceived overweight decreased during the COVID-19 period while identifying low academic performance and economic status as risk factors. These findings suggest the need for policies and facilities to address serious dieting and body dissatisfaction resulting from self-perceived overweight by developing counseling programs for adolescents with risk factors such as lower school performance and economic status.
In Silico Evaluation of Algorithm-Based Clinical Decision Support Systems: Protocol for a Scoping Review
Authors: Dorosan Michael , Chen Ya-Lin , Zhuang Qingyuan , Lam Shao Wei Sean
Published: October 2024

Background

Integrating algorithm-based clinical decision support (CDS) systems poses significant challenges in evaluating their actual clinical value. Such CDS systems are traditionally assessed via controlled but resource-intensive clinical trials.

Objective

This paper presents a review protocol for preimplementation in silico evaluation methods to enable broadened impact analysis under simulated environments before clinical trials.

Methods

We propose a scoping review protocol that follows an enhanced Arksey and O’Malley framework and PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines to investigate the scope and research gaps in the in silico evaluation of algorithm-based CDS models—specifically CDS decision-making end points and objectives, evaluation metrics used, and simulation paradigms used to assess potential impacts. The databases searched are PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane, IEEEXplore, Web of Science, and arXiv. A 2-stage screening process identified pertinent articles. The information extracted from articles was iteratively refined. The review will use thematic, trend, and descriptive analyses to meet scoping aims.

Results

We conducted an automated search of the databases above in May 2023, with most title and abstract screenings completed by November 2023 and full-text screening extended from December 2023 to May 2024. Concurrent charting and full-text analysis were carried out, with the final analysis and manuscript preparation set for completion in July 2024. Publication of the review results is targeted from July 2024 to February 2025. As of April 2024, a total of 21 articles have been selected following a 2-stage screening process; these will proceed to data extraction and analysis.

Conclusions

We refined our data extraction strategy through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, planning to analyze results using thematic analyses to identify approaches to in silico evaluation. Anticipated findings aim to contribute to developing a unified in silico evaluation framework adaptable to various clinical workflows, detailing clinical decision-making characteristics, impact measures, and reusability of methods. The study’s findings will be published and presented in forums combining artificial intelligence and machine learning, clinical decision-making, and health technology impact analysis. Ultimately, we aim to bridge the development-deployment gap through in silico evaluation-based potential impact assessments.

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DERR1-10.2196/63875
A large language model-powered digital assistant for up-to-date COVID-19 outpatient management (Preprint)
Authors: Montagna Marco , Chiabrando Filippo , Baldini Federico , Ficocelli Davide , Faraci Giuseppe , Rovere Querini Patrizia
Published: October 2024

UNSTRUCTURED

The medical community is both excited and worried by the advent of artificial intelligence in healthcare, whereby two disciplines meet for the benefit of patients. This is especially true when considering large language models (LLM) for generative functions. This letter briefly describes a successful collaboration between physicians and informaticians to develop a LLM-powered chatbot for outpatient management of COVID-19.
Factors associated with older adult perception of age friendliness of their environment; the role played by loneliness, technology use and mobility: A Cross Sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Balki Eric , Hayes Niall , Holland Carol
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) publication on Age-friendliness of environments (AFE) imagines the future cities to become more age-friendly to harness the latent potential of older adults, especially those who have restricted mobility. AFE has important implications for older adults in maintaining social connections, independence, and successful ageing-in-place. However, technology is notably absent in the eight intersecting domains of AFE that WHO imagines improving older adult wellbeing, and we investigated whether technology should form a ninth domain.

OBJECTIVE

Whilst mobility was severely restricted, the COVID-19 pandemic provided an opportunity to test how older adults’ perception of their AFE changed and what role technology was playing. Our study examined how Life Space Mobility (LSM), a concept for assessing patterns of functional mobility over time, and loneliness, impacted perceived AFE and the moderating effect of technology. It also explores whether technology should play a greater role as the ninth domain of WHO’s imagination of AFE’s of the future.

METHODS

In this cross-sectional quantitative observation study, data from 92 older adults aged 65-89 years were collected in England during March 2020 to June 2021, during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Life-space Questionnaire, Technology Experience Questionnaire, UCLA Loneliness Scale, and Age-Friendly Environment Assessment Tool (AFEAT) were used. Correlation and moderation analyses were used to investigate relationships between variables.

RESULTS

Most participants (>93%) had not left their immediate town in previous 4 weeks from interview. Restricted LSM was positively correlated to AFEAT, i.e., rising physical isolation was linked to better perception of AFE; however, we discovered this result was due to the moderating impact of increased use of technology, and that restricted LSM actually had a negative effect on AFE. Loneliness was correlated negatively with perception of AFE, but technology use was found to moderate the impact of loneliness.

CONCLUSIONS

Pandemic-related LSM restrictions impacted perceived AFE and loneliness negatively, but technology played a moderating role. Findings demonstrate that technology could be considered as a ninth domain in WHO’s assessment of AFE for older adults, and that there is a need for its explicit acknowledgement.
Consumer Eating Quality, Cooking Traits, and Compositional Assessment of Smoked Briskets From MSA and USDA Graded Beef Carcasses
Authors: Johnston Justin E. , Garmyn Andrea J. , Hardcastle Nicholas C. , Legako Jerrad F. , Brooks J. Chance , Polkinghorne Rod J. , Miller Markus F.
Published: October 2024

The objective of this study was to determine consumer eating quality of smoked briskets based on the following factors: combined treatment (carcass grade, diet, country origin), muscle portion (pectoralis profundus = flat vs. pectoralis superficialis = point), serving form (chopped, sliced, pulled), and serving time (hot/fresh or reheated). Subprimals were collected from the combined treatments based on country of origin, diet, and grade of Australian grass-fed (Company grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and cull cow derived from Meat Standards Australia [MSA] predicted muscle composite eating quality [MQ4] scores), Australian grain-fed (Company Graded 2, 3, 4, or 5), or US (USDA Prime, Choice, and Select) carcasses. All briskets were trimmed, seasoned, and smoked whole to a common endpoint temperature (93°C). There was an interaction between combined treatment and muscle portion that influenced consumer scores (P < 0.05) for juiciness, tenderness, flavor liking, overall liking, and the MQ4 score. Consumers had difficulty distinguishing between US and Australian grain-fed or between grain-fed and grass-fed samples for tenderness and juiciness, regardless of muscle portion; however, consumers could differentiate grain-fed from grass-fed for flavor and overall liking within certain quality grade tiers. The samples that were served hot on their original cooking day were scored greater for all traits (P < 0.05) compared to reheated brisket samples. Serving form influenced (P < 0.05) all palatability traits, in which sliced and chopped brisket generally scored greater than pulled brisket samples. These results suggest that consumers have distinct preferences for hot/fresh products and can differentiate different serving forms. Moreover, carcass-combined treatment and muscle interacted, suggesting carcass quality grade may not be a straightforward predictor of smoked brisket eating quality.
Síndrome de netherton: reporte de un caso
Authors: Blanco Daisy M. , Suarez Jhonnisa , Estévez Arianna , Estévez Alexa
Published: October 2024

El síndrome de Netherton (SN) es una enfermedad con herencia autosómica recesiva caracterizada por la triada clínica: ictiosis lineal circunfleja, diátesis atópica y anormalidades del tallo piloso. El diagnóstico puede ser complejo debido a la variabilidad de su presentación y cambios a lo largo del tiempo. Se presenta el caso de un masculino de 7 años de edad con dermatosis generalizada presente desde el nacimiento, consistente en múltiples placas eritematosas y descamativas, policíclicas, de bordes mal definidos e irregulares y tamaños variables. Algunas excoriadas, otras cubiertas de costras serohemáticas e intensamente pruriginosas.
GIRLISH SONGS OF THE YOUTH OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE TIMES OF 1900 - 1927 OF THE DARAVATSKY VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KOZHUKHOV VOLOST IN THE PRACTICE OF COMMUNICATIVE AND SPEECH PORTRAITURE THE LINGUISTIC PERSONALITY OF A NATIVE OF THE NORTHERN VILLAGE
Authors: Solodyagina M. Ye.
Published: October 2024

The article implements the problems of dialect linguistic personology, it solves the problem of communicative and speech portrayal of the linguistic personality of Vasily Ardalyonovich Morozov (1904-1980) on the basis of a linguistic analysis of his handwritten archive and memories of his children and grandchildren. Considerable attention is paid in this article to the handwritten list of Vologda ditties - one of the significant components of the studied manuscript archive, which is important both for studying the traditional spiritual culture of the Russian North and for describing the cultural life of the Morozov family in rural and urban everyday life. Based on the study of the handwritten list of ditties, the phonetic, lexical and grammatical features of dialect origin characteristic of the author of the manuscript, reflected in written speech, characterizing V.A. Morozov as a native speaker of the northeastern (Vologda) dialects of the northern dialect of the Russian language, are revealed. The list of folk songs represents the distinctive features of the author's graphics and spelling, on the one hand, showing the utmost accuracy in presenting the factual component of the manuscript, and on the other, allowing numerous spelling and punctuation errors, the presence of which reveals a clear lack of education of the informant. The article also comments on the motifs and images of folk ditties closest to V.A. Morozov. This is the motif of playing the accordion, mentioning the attributes of military service, as well as items of men's clothing fashionable in the first quarter of the twentieth century. The identification of motives and images important to the informant became possible by comparing the texts written by his hand with the recordings of texts of this folklore genre performed by his wife A.N. Morozova.
ENVIRONMENTAL SITUATION AS A FACTOR IN ENSURING THE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE REGION (similar to the Volga federal district)
Authors: Kotlyachkova N. V. , Zlobina E. U. , Yuzhaninova M. V.
Published: October 2024

The article presents the results of a study of the impact of environmental safety on the economic security of the region. The economy of a country and its regions is inextricably linked to the state and functioning of its elements, including the environmental situation. This factor has an impacton the resource supply of production, life expectancy and working capacity of the population, aswell as on trade opportunities in both domestic and foreign markets. Without ensuring environmental safety, it is impossible to ensure the safety of economic processes. Assessment of regional environmental safety is currently an urgent area of research, since many regions of Russia are characterized by a high proportion of industrial production, high anthropogenic load and the presence of environmental problems that can negatively affect the economic security of the region. The article presents the results of an assessment of the environmental safety of the regions of the Volga Federal District using various methods. The authors analyzed the state of environmental safety of the regionson the basis of a number of indicators outlined in the Strategy of Environmental Safety of Russia. The results of the evaluation using the indicative method are presented. In addition, a cluster analysis was carried out over several years, which, based on official statistical data, allowed the formation of groups of regions according to the level of environmental safety. The authors identified the following are as for neutralizing threats to environmental safety: improvement of legislation in the field of environmental safety; development and implementation of new technologies that will be more environmentally friendly; creation of programs for environmental cleanup and restoration of natural resources; strengthening control over compliance with environmental norms and standards. The identification of the interrelationships between environmental and economic security will allow us to develop effective strategies to ensure the sustainable development of the region, reduce the negative impacton the environment and increase the level of environmental safety.
Estima social versus sanção social: a admissibilidade de culpa do Presidente Lula na sentença judicial proferida pelo ex-Juiz Sérgio Moro
Authors: Cunha João Paulo Lima
Published: October 2024

Este artigo tem o objetivo de compreender o processo de culpabilidade do Presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva por meio dos processos avaliativos na sentença judicial proferida pelo ex-Juiz Sérgio Moro da Operação Lava Jato. Utilizamos os pressupostos da Linguística Sistêmico-Funcional e do Sistema de Avaliatividade, especificamente o subsistema de atitude. Na metodologia, após a coleta, fragmentamos a sentença a fim de construir uma sistematicidade, sem comprometer a totalidade do gênero e da análise. A lide processual é discutida entre os parágrafos 299 e 379: houve ou não crime cometido (culpabilidade). Aplicamos a categoria de julgamento por sanção social e por estima social para entendermos o processo de valoração da culpa. Encontramos ambos os julgamentos: sanção social e estima social. Assim, entendemos o processo de valoração da culpa. Embora nos parecesse óbvia a condenação por sanção social, já que a sentença judicial objetiva avaliar a conduta moral e ética de um indivíduo, com fundamentação legal, identificamos uma maior utilização da estima social pelo juiz, avaliações baseadas na admiração e na crítica. Por fim, este trabalho se justifica pela evidente judicialização nas diversas áreas da sociedade.
A comunicação violenta da violência: uma análise de discurso crítica sobre o caso Lázaro Barbosa
Authors: Oliveira Jhussyenna Reis de
Published: October 2024

Na atualidade, as informações circulam de forma instantânea e impactam a formação ideológica e discursiva dos cidadãos. O problema é que a produção e distribuição dessas informações ainda são controladas por grandes empresas, que na busca pelo domínio do mercado, podem reproduzir discursos violentos. Nesse sentindo, esta pesquisa objetivou investigar, à luz da Análise do Discurso Crítica (ADC), o discurso jornalístico sobre o caso do criminoso Lázaro Barbosa. Condenado e declarado foragido, Lázaro foi alvo de uma grande operação policial, na região entre Goiás e Brasília – episódio este que teve ampla cobertura jornalística no país. A Teoria Crítica do Discurso é o cerne desta pesquisa, especificamente a partir da abordagem Dialético-relacional cujo autor base é Norman Fairclough. A metodologia foi construída com o apoio das categorias Significado de Palavras e Intertextualidade, mobilizadas em prol do Significado Acional e do Significado Representacional, respectivamente. Já o corpus foi constituído por seis matérias publicadas no final do primeiro semestre do ano de 2021, época em que se deu o evento analisado. Percebeu-se que tanto as escolhas lexicais presentes na construção das notícias, quanto as vozes incluídas pelos jornalistas nos textos foram responsáveis por colocar Lázaro em um lugar sobre-humano, tratando-o de forma animalesca de modo a reforçar discursos discriminatórios presentes na sociedade.
Corpos políticos na entrega da faixa presidencial: uma análise discursiva
Authors: Souza Mariana Jantsch de
Published: October 2024

A presente proposta traz como objeto de análise um enunciado produzido em repercussão ao acontecimento da entrega da faixa presidencial ao 39º Presidente da República Federativa do Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, ocorrido em 1º de janeiro de 2023. Acompanha a imagem o enunciado “O Brasil toma posse de si mesmo”. Com amparo na teoria materialista dos processos discursivos, de Michel Pêcheux, propomos analisar o funcionamento político do corpo e o seu protagonismo nas relações de poder retratadas na cena discursiva em tela. Interessa-nos compreender a relação discursiva que pode ser estabelecida entre corpo, enquanto materialidade discursiva, e designação, enquanto funcionamento discursivo - tal como a noção teórica proposta por Guimarães. Nestas condições de produção, para este gesto de análise, a discursividade em pauta constitui um contradiscurso em relação aos discursos antidemocráticos representativos da extrema direita e do governo que findou no momento desta posse presidencial. Procuramos, portanto, problematizar, refletir e contribuir para a compreensão dos funcionamentos discursivos que movimentam sentidos sobre o Brasil, o brasileiro, a democracia brasileira, bem como as diferenças que constituem a brasilidade e atravessam nossa experiência social.
O uso dos termos gênero textual e gênero discursivo em livros didáticos: uma análise de obras do Ensino Médio do PNLD 2021
Authors: Mendes do Carmo Claudiuscia , Fernandes Francisco Alisson , Lopes Lucineide Matos , Bernardino Rosângela Alves dos Santos
Published: October 2024

O estudo dos gêneros textuais/discursivos tem tido forte presença nos últimos documentos curriculares voltados à Educação Básica, desde os Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais (PCNs) até o mais recente, a Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC). Com isso, os livros didáticos ofertados às escolas brasileiras apresentam o assunto com diferentes abordagens e aplicações. A partir desse contexto, pretende-se investigar, neste artigo, quais as abordagens dos estudos dos gêneros em obras didáticas específicas de Língua Portuguesa do PNLD 2021. Esta investigação tem como base os pressupostos teóricos de Bakhtin (2016), Marcuschi (2008) e Bezerra (2017; 2022), no que diz respeito às diferentes concepções de gênero textual/discursivo. Metodologicamente, apresenta-se uma pesquisa de viés qualitativo, cuja abordagem se dá por meio da análise das ocorrências do termo “gênero” nas obras. Escolhemos como corpus as duas obras específicas de Língua Portuguesa mais escolhidas pelas escolas no PNLD 2021. Os resultados apontam que os autores dos livros didáticos (LD) utilizam as concepções de gênero textual e discursivo de forma concomitante e que essas discussões estão presentes de forma mais detalhada no Manual do Professor (MP). No entanto, percebe-se uma preferência pelo uso da nomenclatura gênero textual no material destinado ao estudante. Consideramos que este estudo fornece dados para discussões acerca do estudo do texto em sala de aula, por meio das abordagens sobre gêneros, e apresenta-se como campo frutífero para análises que englobem esse fenômeno com outra perspectiva ou em outras obras didáticas.
Optimization of callus induction protocol from leaf explants of Portulaca oleracea and assessment of fatty acid profiles
Authors: Srivastava Archana , Joshi Aruna
Published: October 2024

A protocol for optimization of callus culture establishment from leaf explants of Portulaca oleracea L. was developed. The effect of ethyl methanesulphonate (EMS) on callus induction and synthesis of fatty acids was evaluated. Callus culture was initiated from leaf explants on Murashige and Skoog’s medium supplemented with 2,4‑dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4‑D), a combination of 2,4‑D + 6‑benzyl adenine (BA) or 2,4‑D + kinetin. The maximum callus biomass was obtained at 2.5 µM BA + 2.5 µM 2,4‑D (20.22 g leaf explant–1 fresh weight). The leaves treated with EMS (0.1 to 0.4% h–1) differentiated callus on this optimized medium combination. The gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis of fatty acids indicated that the leaves had a high linolenic acid content (17.72%). The callus cultures synthesized heptadecanoic, oleic, and tricosanoic acids, which were otherwise absent in the leaves. Eicosanoic and docosanoic acids in callus cultures were 2.78 and 3.18 times higher than their content in the leaves, respectively. The diversity of fatty acids in treated callus cultures decreased with increased EMS concentration, but the content of a few individual fatty acids was enhanced. Callus at the dose of 0.1% EMS synthesized linoleic acid, which was two times higher than in the untreated callus, while at 0.2% EMS stearic acid was synthesized, which was absent in the untreated callus. It was concluded that the callus of P. oleracea accumulated different fatty acids, and EMS treatment enhanced the content of a few fatty acids in the cultures.
Political process and statehood formation in the Donetsk People's Republic
Authors:   Северо-Западный институт управления – филиал Российской академии народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте РФ, Санкт-Петербург, Россия, Ирина Владимировна Белова
Published: October 2024

The article analyzes the political process and formation of statehood in the DPR in the context of international law and historical background. It examines the issues of balancing the principle of territorial integrity and the right to self-determination, the evolution of representative bodies in the DPR, and the institutionalization process of the results of the independence referendum. Special attention is paid to historical, cultural, and political factors that have contributed to the region's desire for autonomy. The reasons for the escalation of ethno-political conflict and the role of state-building in protecting the rights of the population of Donbass are explored. The article emphasizes the complexity of assessing the legality of self-proclaimed states and the need to develop a balanced approach in international law to such situations.