bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Role of the ICT in Women Empowerment and Achieving SDGs: A Case Study of Women Labor Force in Developing Countries
Authors: Noor Amna , Asghar Zahid , Sarwar Haroon , Arfeen Irfanullah
Published: November 2021

The aim of the study is to analyze the ways women are empowered through information and communication technology (ICT) and fostering the process of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Women in developing countries are facing economic and social hardships and have limited access to ICT, which in turn translate into their lack of skills, lower literacy rate and restricted social engagement. Therefore, present study explores the role of ICT on women empowerment in 51 developing countries by conducting panel data modeling over the period of 2000-17. The study finds that ICT has significant and positive contribution on female labor force participation rate by Generalized Method of Moment (GMM). Control variables like GDP growth and government expenditure on education have positive and statistically significant role to enhance women empowerment. Findings of the study imply that the ICT has an impact on women empowerment and which helps in fostering the process of achieving SDGs 2030.
Current Landscape of Temporary Percutaneous Mechanical Circulatory Support Technology
Authors: Upadhyay Rani , Alrayes Hussayn , Arno Scott , Kaushik Milan , Basir Mir B
Published: November 2021

Mechanical circulatory support devices provide hemodynamic support to patients who present with cardiogenic shock. These devices work using different mechanisms to provide univentricular or biventricular support. There is a growing body of evidence supporting use of these devices as a goal for cardiac recovery or as a bridge to definitive therapy, but definitive, well-powered studies are still needed. Mechanical circulatory support devices are increasingly used using shock team and protocols, which can help clinicians in decision making, balancing operator and institutional experience and expertise. The aim of this article is to review commercially available mechanical circulatory support devices, their profiles and mechanisms of action, and the evidence available regarding their use.
The impact of the software architecture on the developer productivity
Authors: Kokrehel Grácián , Bilicki Vilmos
Published: November 2021

Distinct technological trends seriously influence the modern software architectures. In this paper, four different software architectures and framework combinations were generally compared. The basis for the analysis is the developer's productivity.

In a 3 year-long research and development project, a real-world telemedicine application was efficiently implemented four times with various software architectures and architectural patterns. More than 5,000 person-hours were spent on carrying out them.

At present, a unique dataset is available, which provides the opportunity to compare the cost of spent person-hours in different approaches.

The goal of this research is to describe the measurement approach, the dataset and the applied architectures considering the software developer's productivity.
¡PONTE EN MIS ZAPATOS!
Authors: Sánchez Guasca Camila Andrea
Published: November 2021

Reconocer la violencia psicológica según la definición del Sistema Integral de Violencias de Género (SIVIGE), como todo acto u omisión destinado a humillar y dominar las acciones, conductas, pensamientos y determinaciones de otras personas. Colombia es un país en donde los índices de violencia de género e intrafamiliar son altos, se debe concientizar sobre esta situación mediante un objeto como el calzado. Se desea hacer un análisis de esta situación. Ponte en mis zapatos nace de una anécdota sobre violencia intrafamiliar, se realizan unas ilustraciones que acompañan el texto para dar relevancia a la cultura colombiana; la investigación inicial se aborda desde el significado del calzado junto con la violencia de género y violencia intrafamiliar. Según datos analizados en la página de la Fiscalía, se encuentra que la violencia psicológica no posee grandes estudios. Las mujeres son las más vulneradas en términos de violencia; según el SIVIGE, esta entidad hace un análisis que muestra que a mediados del 25 de marzo y el 21 de abril de 2021 se han incrementado los casos de violencia de género debido a la pandemia. La Fiscalía nos muestra un estudio en donde el 64,1% de la población femenina manifiesta ser violentada psicológicamente, pero solo un 10% denuncia. Según información contenida en el Boletín de estudios de violencia de la Fiscalía, Colombia no posee los suficientes datos sobre violencia psicológica, ya que este tipo de actitudes en las familias se normalizan. Por tal razón, se evidencia una necesidad de educar a la población sobre el factor emocional para expresar y buscar apoyo en este tipo de situaciones. Este proyecto empezó en junio del presente año y continúa en curso, contrastando la información de proyectos similares de otros países.
Exploring Current Music Therapy Practices in India
Authors: Singh Priyanka
Published: November 2021

The concept of music therapy in India is addressed with different terms such as musical therapy, therapeutic use of music, music or musical healing, Nada Chikitsa, Nada Yoga, Raga Chikitsa, Raga Therapy, संगीतीय उपचार, सांगीतिक चिकित्सा, etc. People working in this area are addressed as music therapists, music healers, संगीत चिकित्सक, नाद चिकित्सक, etc. With the establishment of organizations like Nada Centre for Music Therapy (2004), The Music Therapy Trust (2005), Indian Association of Music Therapy (2010), and Indian Music Therapy Association (2018), the application of music in various environments for its therapeutic and healing properties has improved. People in India have been working in this field as full-time professionals and part-time healers for almost four decades now. But it is also true that people are still unaware of music therapy practices in India, how it works, how to use music in a therapeutic setting, how changes and improvements must be assessed, where to learn and receive training in music therapy, how to receive professional education in music therapy, etc. Since this profession deals with the physical, mental, and emotional health of people, it is important to establish a more formal training system that is required for any healthcare services. In return, such developments will positively impact music therapy practices in India.

This paper is a small attempt to explore the current music therapy practices in India. For this purpose, a telephonic interview was done with Dr. Nishindra Kinjalk, who is a music therapist, a Doctor of Medicine, and a Sitar as well as a Surbahar player. The interview focused on his comprehensive understanding of music therapy practices, his research, his music application model known as Kinjalk Mode of Music Application or KIMMA, developed by him and his fellow doctors, potential barriers to the expansion of this field, and the future of music therapy in India. Also, a Google Form survey was designed and shared with people working with music therapy in India who had completed any of the certificates, diploma, or degree courses offered by private and government institutes through online, in-person instruction, or distance mode. The Google survey was used to collect their responses to learn about their music therapy practices, therapy methods, interventions, assessment process, and the population they have been working with, etc. The survey respondents included both people trained in music therapy practices and those who use music therapeutically. It is important to recognize that during the writing of this report, India was under complete lockdown due to the Covid pandemic. So, telephonic interviews and online surveys were found appropriate to collect information.
Effects of Urination, Aerobic Exercise, Food and Water Ingestion on Body Composition Measured by Segmental Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Authors: Cho Chaeeun , Lee Sewon
Published: November 2021

PURPOSE: Body composition is strongly associated with cardiometabolic risk factors, and accurate measurement of body composition is vital for the management of chronic diseases. In this study, we assessed whether major factors such as urination, aerobic exercise, food, and water consumption had significant effects on body composition by segmental bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA).METHODS: To achieve the goal of this study, research was conducted on 32 healthy young males (n=18) and females (n=14). All participants underwent body composition analysis in four different conditions (both pre- and post-urination, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for 30 minutes, immediately after food and water consumption, 30, 60, and 120 minutes after each treatment), and segmental BIA was performed using Inbody720.RESULTS: We found that after urination, body weight, skeletal muscle mass, and basal metabolic rate (BMR) significantly decreased. However, water intake significantly increased body weight, body fat mass, and body fat percentage. Furthermore, an acute 30-minutes aerobic exercise significantly decreased body weight, fat mass, and fat percentage, and increased skeletal muscle mass and BMR. In addition, impedance decreased immediately and increased 120 minutes after the acute aerobic exercise. Finally, food ingestion significantly increased the body weight, skeletal muscle mass, and BMR.CONCLUSIONS: Our study suggests that variables such as urination, exercise, food consumption, and water intake should be considered to accurately assess body composition.
KOVİD-19 SÜRECİNDE HAVALİMANI HİZMET KALİTESİ: TÜRKİYE HAVALİMANLARI ANALİZİ
Authors: KİRACI Kasım , BAŞTUĞ Sedat , AKAN Ercan
Published: November 2021

2019 yılının sonlarına doğru baş gösteren Covid-19 salgını, başta havayolu endüstrisi olmak üzere birçok sektörü olumsuz olarak etkilemiştir. Bu süreçte havayolları, Covid-19’un olumsuz etkilerini azaltmak amacıyla sefer sayısını azaltma, işletim maliyetleri yüksek olan uçakları filodan ayırma ve bazı uçuş rotalarına seferleri durdurma gibi uygulamalara başvurmuştur. Covid-19 süreci hava taşımacılığı endüstrisinin en önemli paydaşları olan havayolu ile havaalanı arasındaki ilişkiyi de etkilemiştir. Havayollarının, havalimanlarından hizmet kalitesi ile ilgili istek ve beklentilerinde birtakım değişiklikler meydana gelmiştir. Bu çalışmada Covid-19 sürecinde havaalanlarında sunulan hizmetlerin, havayolları açısından önemi incelenmiştir. Bu sayede Covid-19 sürecinde havayollarının önem atfettikleri faktörlerin ortaya çıkarılması hedeflenmektedir. Çalışma kapsamında bulanık AHP yönteminden yararlanılmıştır. Çalışmanın bulguları, sırasıyla güvenilirlik (0,442) ve fiziki varlıklar 0,278 ağırlık kriterlerinin en yüksek önem derecesine sahip olduğunu göstermektedir. Bulgular aynı zamanda cevap verebilirlik (0,030) kriterinin en düşük değerde olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır.
Practical Drug Treatment Recommendations on the Drug Refractory Epilepsy Patients: 2021 Clinical Guideline Subcommittee for Epilepsy in the Korean Neurological Association
Authors: Shin Dong Jin , Shon Young-Min , Jung Ki-Young , Koo Yong Seo , Kim Daeyoung , Seo Jong-Geun , Kim Jiyoung , Song Hong Ki
Published: November 2021

One third of the overall epilepsy population are estimated to be a drug refractory epilepsy (DRE), defined as the patients who failed to control seizure reduction, even tried two or more appropriate antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) trials. Those people need additional AEDs trials or other treatment options (resective surgery, neuromoulation, etc.). Here, we, clinical guideline committee of the Korean Neurological Association (KNA) introduce the recommendations of AEDs treatments including not only old and new AEDs currently available in Korea but also AEDs planned to be launched in the new future for DRE patients with literature review to help efficient decision of the clinician. The authors reviewed literatures and assessed efficacy and tolerability on 12 currently available and four newly introduced/or planned AEDs applied to DRE patients, published from November 2015 to July 2021. Brivaracetam, eslicarbazepine, canabidiol and cenobamate are the four AEDs that are newly introduced or planned to be launched soon. The reviewed articles are publications after November 2015, 2018 American Association of Neurology guideline, new AEDs which were introduced or planned to be launched as of 2021. All AEDs are classified based on the therapeutic rating scheme, generating recommendations. Overall 173 papers have been reviewed and analyzed for recommendation rationales. KNA introduce additional add-on treatment or conversional monotherapy guidelines on the drug refractory focal and generalized epilepsy. We hope these guidelines or recommendations to help clinical decision for the treatment of drug refractory epilepsy patients
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Thoracic Spine in an Adult Presenting as Thoracic Radiculopathy
Authors: Kim Sooyoung , Kim Seung Min , Shin Eunah , Hong Jiman
Published: November 2021

A 35-year-old man complained of right truncal pain around T7-8 dermatomal distribution and on examination, T7-8 spinal tenderness was observed. Magnetic resonance imaging showed osteolytic mass in T8 vertebral body without structural lesions involving spinal nerve roots. Dermatomal somatosensory evoked potentials (DSEP) were helpful in diagnosis with thoracic radiculopathy. Finally, Langerhans cell histiocytosis was confirmed in bone biopsy. Thoracic radiculopathy can be caused by various etiologies including bone tumor and DSEP is useful supplementary tool for diagnosing thoracic radiculopathy.
Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome Presenting as Cluster-Like Headache
Authors: Cho Ja Hyeon , Kim Seon Jeong , Kim Dae-Hyun
Published: November 2021

A 48-year-old man came with a left-sided headache that was compatible with diagnostic criteria of cluster headache. Left oculomotor nerve palsy developed 2 weeks after headache onset. Magnetic resonance imaging showed wall thickening and enhancement by contrast material in the lateral aspect of the left cavernous sinus, consistent with a possible inflammatory lesion. The patient reported the almost complete remission of the pain and diplopia after steroid therapy. We speculate that Tolosa-Hunt syndrome should be included as a cause of cluster-like headaches.
Cerebral Infarction Caused by Direct Cardiac Tumor Emboli Mixed with Thrombus
Authors: You Hyae Lee , Kim Hyo Jae , Jung Hee-Jae , Park Kwan Young , Oh Seung Taek , Chang Jun Young
Published: November 2021

Cerebral infarction in cancer patients is often caused by thrombosis due to hypercoagulability, and in some cases, caused by direct tumor embolism. We report the case of cerebral infarction due to direct tumor embolism mixed with thrombus. Biopsy of blood clots obtained during thrombectomy is important for diagnosis. If there is a high risk of thrombosis among cancer patients with cerebral infarction, the use of appropriate antithrombotic agents along with maintaining a certain level of platelets should be considered.
Ultrasound Imaging of the Diaphragm
Authors: Seok Jung Im
Published: November 2021

The diaphragm is the major muscle of respiration and its dysfunction is associated with problems ranging from orthopnea to prolonged recovery from surgery or ventilator management. Common causes of diaphragm dysfunction include phrenic neuropathy, motor neuron disease, neuromuscular junction disorders, and myopathy. This article reviews sonographic findings of normal diaphragm, including key quantitative ultrasound measurements that are helpful in the evaluation of diaphragm. It also discusses various clinical application of this technique in diagnosis of neuromuscular diseases.
Morpho-Semantic of Predicate in Indonesian
Authors: Satyawati Made Sri , Kardana I Nyoman , Claria Dewa Ayu Kadek
Published: November 2021

Semantically, a predicate is not always filled in by verbs. This study aims to discover and describe the predicate category and the number of arguments each predicate has in the Indonesian language. This study's data were taken from informants and the daily newspaper 'Bali Post'. The collected data were analyzed by applying deductive and inductive approaches. The result shows that Indonesian's predicate can be filled in by verb and non-verb categories: noun, adjective, preposition, and numeral. The predicate of the Indonesian sentences can be classified into the valency-one predicate, valency-two predicate, and valency-three predicate. Besides, there are several intransitive and transitive predicates in the Indonesian language, followed by a clause. Each of those finding is explained in detail in this article.
Forgotten Time and Valued Space: Montage Narrative in Republican Chinese Women’s Literature
Authors: Liu Yixin
Published: November 2021

In the West, montage was originally practiced in avant-garde movements. Although montage was widely discussed in the Western context since its origin, this concept is also connected to the literature and culture of modern China in a certain way. Among the Republican Chinese writers, many women writers attempted to employ montage narrative in their creative writing. These writers transformed the montage narrative into a gendered one and used it to also secretly realise their attack on male neotraditional ideology. As a narrative strategy, montage provides a narrative possibility for women writers to deconstruct the prevalent discourse on gender roles, and to construct their identity, meanwhile conveying their innovative and unique understanding regarding feminism and modernity in modern China.
The Effect of Teacher Scaffolding on Students’ Paragraph Writing Skills in EFL Classroom: The Case of Grade Nine Students in Meneguzer Secondary School, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia
Authors: Gashaye Simachew , Muchie Belyihun
Published: November 2021

This study was intended to examine the effect of teacher scaffolding on grade nine students’ paragraph writing performance in Meneguzer secondary school, Amhara-Ethiopia. The study employed a quasi-experimental research design with explanatory sequential mixed methods of data collection and analysis. There were experimental and control groups of students including 40 students in each group. Test, questionnaire and interview were used to gather data. The quantitative data were analysed using an independent sample t-test, whereas the qualitative data were analysed thematically.  The pre-test yielded a significant value of sig. (2-tailed) =0.659 which was higher than α =0.05. This showed that both the experimental and the control groups of students were equal and homogenous in their writing performance before treatment. However, after the treatment, there was a significant difference between the writing performance of the students in the two groups as the analysis of writing test in post-test yielded sig. (2- tailed) =0.025 which was smaller than α = 0.05. This implies that the treatment enabled the participants in the experimental group to improve their writing skills. The result of the questionnaire and interview analyses further revealed that the experimental group of participants were motivated and initiated by the teacher scaffolding to improve their writing skills. Thus, it can be concluded that teacher scaffolding has a positive significant effect on students’ writing skills. As a result, it motivates students to practice their writing skills independently.
Correlation Between English Major Sophomores’ Critical Thinking Disposition and Their Listening Comprehension Performance
Authors: Liu Xiaoling , Jin Xin
Published: November 2021

Critical thinking has drawn the attention of western researchers and domestic researchers as well. The study aims to explore whether there exists correlation between sophomore English majors’ critical thinking disposition and their listening comprehension performance, and any significant difference between critical thinking disposition and listening comprehension performance in different proficiency levels. Based on the analysis of the data collected from listening comprehension tests and critical thinking disposition questionnaire, the following findings are obtained: 1) there exists significant correlation between participants’ critical thinking disposition and their listening comprehension performance in general, with truth-seeking, analyticity and systematicity at the significant level of 0.01 and inquisitiveness, maturity, self-confidence and open-mindedness at the level of 0.05 in particular; 2) critical thinking disposition is significantly correlated with conversations and news broadcasts at the level of 0.01, and with passages at the level of 0.05.; 3) there also exist differences between critical thinking disposition and listening comprehension performance at different proficiency levels, with the correlations stronger in higher groups than those of lower groups. This study indicates that English major sophomores’ critical thinking needs fostering, and there is a necessity to utilize different types of listening materials to cultivate their critical thinking dispositions.
Investigating EFL Learners’ Engagement in Writing Research Papers
Authors: Pratumtong Rungkarn , Channuan Paweena , Suksawas Wannaprapha
Published: November 2021

This study explores voices from an Appraisal Theory perspective (Martin & White, 2005). It aims to investigate how novice English as a Foreign Language (EFL) research writers deploy Engagement resources to review existing literature in the field. The study is based on a corpus of literature reviews from 25 research articles written by Thai undergraduate students enrolled in a research report writing class. Findings show that the writers demonstrated a strong preference to engage readers in the writers’ justification of knowledge. The results revealed that Entertain, Acknowledge, and Counter resources were most often used in the articles. By contrast, novice research writers, to some extent, convince readers of their perspectives by using bare assertions without reference to other voices. It may be assumed that second language (L2) novice research writers are aware of the need to engage with readers and to strategically construe dialogic divergences in their written works.
The Role of English Songs in Saudi Students’ Self-Learning of English
Authors: Jabak Omar
Published: November 2021

The present study aimed to explore the role of English songs in Saudi students’ self-learning of English as a foreign language. The study employed one data collection tool which was an online questionnaire. The questionnaire was completed by 38 Saudi students at the Community College of King Saud University in the second semester of the academic year 2020. The examination and analysis of the data showed that listening to English songs motivated the Saudi students to learn English in a self-study mode, augmented their English vocabulary, improved their speaking skill and developed their spelling or writing skill to a considerable extent. It is, therefore, recommended that more large-scale quantitative or qualitative studies on the role of English songs in Saudi students’ self-learning of English as a foreign language be conducted to confirm the findings of the present study, challenge them or yield new ones.
On College Students’ Listening Anxiety and Listening Strategy
Authors: Zhou Zhen
Published: November 2021

Research on college students’ listening anxiety and listening strategy has become a hot issue and attracts much concern of scholars and experts in the second language acquisition. Some researches prove that listening anxiety is universal and pervasive in the language learning process and listening strategy plays a crucial role in lowering or reducing college students’ listening anxiety and improving their listening ability. In order to study college students’ listening anxiety, listening strategy and the correlation between college students’ listening anxiety and listening strategy, an empirical study is carried out on the 2020th English majors. This study combines quantitative method and qualitative method and adopts “Questionnaire about English listening strategy” and “Questionnaire about English listening anxiety”. The study reveals that: firstly, among the listening strategy, meta-cognitive strategy is the most frequent strategy that college students use; cognitive strategy is more frequent than social or affective strategy used by college students; social or affective strategy is the least frequent strategy that college students use. Secondly, although college students suffer from universal listening anxiety, the level of listening anxiety is low. Thirdly, the correlation between college students’ listening anxiety and listening strategy is not significant. It also means that listening anxiety is not related to social or affective strategy, related to meta-cognitive strategy. This study aims to help Chinese college educators and students to realize the effect of listening anxiety and the appropriate use of listening strategy.
Platelet-rich plasma products in traumatology and orthopaedics: classification issues (literature review)
Authors: Kotelnikov Gennady P. , Dolgushkin Dmitry A. , Lazarev Vladimir A. , Bratiichuk Alexander N. , Bogdanov Kirill M.
Published: November 2021

In recent years, biological growth factors contained in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) obtained from the whole blood have been actively used to regenerate tissues of the musculoskeletal system. There are a lot of methods for preparing PRP, devices and modes for obtaining it, including ready-made services for use in traumatology and orthopedics. A number of well-known protocols miss important points and features of handling biological material, and fail to give clear characteristics of the resulting product. At the same time, there are a number of products that are completely opposite in composition, method, place of application and time of application, which the authors denote as PRP.

In the domestic and foreign literature, several attempts have been made to characterize and classify the types of products containing plasma with platelets as a basis. In this article, we describe the existing systems used to classify PRP drugs, highlight their advantages and disadvantages. Of course, due to the active use of PRP in various fields of medicine, there remains a need for the standardized universal nomenclature for describing biological therapies, as well as for a comprehensive and reproducible classification system for products obtained from autologous blood.
Cancer care for patients with prostate cancer in the samara region depending on age and method of treatment
Authors: Andreeva Ramilya D. , Nizamova Rumiya S.
Published: November 2021

Relevance. Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most common disorder in the male population. According to some authors, prostate cancer is the most commonly defined type of malignant tumor in men. In 2012, the number of men with prostate cancer worldwide reached 1.1 million, which is 15% of all male malignancies.

Objective: to assess the survival rates of patients with prostate cancer in the Samara Region over the period 20102014 taking into consideration their age and the given treatment.

Materials and methods. 5220 patients with prostate cancer were identified through 20102014. Of these, 4393 people (84.2%) were urban residents, 827 were from rural areas (15.8%). The average age of the subjects was 69.8 years.

Results. Analysis of age distribution demonstrated that the largest group consisted of men aged 65-74 years which is 40.7% (2126 patients). It was found that with increasing age, there was a decrease in both HB and CO. Due to the increase in the number of comorbid diseases with the increase of age the observed survival rate appeared significantly lower than the adjusted one. Radical prostatectomy (RP) resulted in high rates of 5-year adjusted survival. Similar results were obtained in the combination of surgical treatment and drug (hormonal) and radiation treatment. Combining RP with radiation or hormone therapy can be used as a multimodal treatment for high and very high risk PCa. In some patients, radiotherapy was included in the treatment regimen, and it proved its effectiveness. Orchiectomy was often used in patients with advanced prostate cancer. However survival rate became less (53.5%).

Conclusion. By analyzing survival rates, it is possible to improve the organization of anticancer control by identifying risk groups for the development of the disease, choosing the optimal methods of treatment and their individualization.
Silicone or polyurethane ureteral stent: assessment of the intensity of stent-related symptoms
Authors: Gadzhiev Nariman K. , Petrov Sergey B. , Ivanov Andrey O. , Obidnyak Vladimir M. , Grigoriev Vladislav E. , Malikiev Ibragim E.
Published: November 2021

Introduction. About 80% of patients with ureteral stents experience symptoms associated with them. We believe that the intensity of stent-assosiated symptoms (SAS) can be reduced by the replacement of the stent material with a less solid one. The aim of our research was to compare the intensity of the symptoms and signs as well as the safety of silicone and poly urethane ureteral stent.

Materials and methods. The study included 70 patients who were divided into two groups. Group A included patients who were placed with polyurethane stents (Rsch, Teleflex). The experimental group B included patients who were placed with silicone stents (Cook Medical). Specialized questionnaires like pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Overactive Bladder Symptoms (OAB) questionnaires were used to study the patients for SAS severity 1 hour after the stent was placed, in the middle of the observation period and before the stent was removed or ureteroscopy was performed. In addition, each group was assessed for the effectiveness of the stent placement, the presence of hematuria, the number of unscheduled visits to the doctor and the degree of stent incrustation.

Results. A total of 70 patients participated in the study, while the control group A included of 30 patients and experimental group B included 40 patients. Group B participants having silicone ureteral stents showed significantly lower average VAS values 2 weeks before stent removal and shortly before stent removal (p = 0.023 and p = 0.014 respectively). No other comparisons between the two groups were statistically significant.

Conclusions. The obtained findings demonstrate that silicone ureter stents, unlike polyurethane ureter stents, cause less pain according to VAS two weeks before and during the stent removal procedure.
Artificial neural network in prediction of pelvic organ prolapse
Authors: Galkin Alexey V. , Galkina Natalya G. , Kaganov Oleg I. , Karamysheva Nadezhda S. , Kalinina Ekaterina A. , Shapovalov Igor S.
Published: November 2021

The aim of this study was to assess the possibility of using an artificial neural network in predicting pelvic organ prolapse. 180 patients were selected from the urological database, of which 62 had pelvic organ prolapse, in 118 cases prolapse was not detected. Data analysis was carried out with the use of the artificial neural network (ANN). As a result, the most important risk factors or predictors for the development of pelvic organ prolapse include the number of births, the number of pregnancies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, prolapse of the heart valves, as well as accessory chords, urinary incontinence before/after childbirth, BMI. Artificial neuron network can potentially be useful in decision-making on the development of preventive measures aimed at the prophylaxis of pelvic organ prolapse.
Comparative analysis of the total quantity of flavonoids in domestic and imported raw material of stevia
Authors: Кurdyukov Evgeny E. , Semenova Elena F. , Mitishev Aleksandr V. , Moiseev Yаkov P. , Kuznetsova Anna V.
Published: November 2021

Relevance. Standardization of plant raw material derived from stevia is a topical issue, since this plant (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni) contains sweet diterpene glycosides and is used as a natural sugar substitute. In addition, stevia contains flavonoids which are biologically active compounds that exert antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and capillary-strengthening properties. Currently, spectrophotometric methods are used to identify and quantify flavonoids in medicinal plants. They are fast, convenient and do not require sophisticated equipment.

The aim of our paper is comparative phytochemical study of the content of the total flavonoids in stevia raw material of different origin.

Materials and methods. The study material was dried stevia leaves (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni), grown in the Penza Region, the Republic of Crimea, the Krasnodar territory, and raw materials imported from Paraguay and India. The content of the total flavonoids was estimated by differential spectrophotometry calculated with reference to cynaroside.

Results. The study of the quantity of flavonoids in the raw material of stevia of different origin was carried out. In the presence of aluminum chloride stevia flavonoids form a complex compound at the absorption maximum of 408 2 nm. The content of flavonoids in different species of stevia are found to range from 1.13% to 1.74%.

Conclusion. The obtained results allow to recommend stevia leaves as a source of flavonoids along with other available medicinal plants. It is advisable to classify the complex of flavonoids as the second group of biologically active compounds of stevia leaves.
Assessment of the applicability of primarily identified natural luminescent bacteria, isolated from the azov and the black seas, to determine the antimicrobial activity of antibiotics
Authors: Safronyuk Sergey L. , Samolyuk Vlada V. , Milova Alena M. , Havrichenko Yuliia Yu. , Katsev Andrey M.
Published: November 2021

Five isolates of luminous bacteria from aquatic organisms of the Azov and the Black Seas were isolated. The study of morphological, cultural, physiological and biochemical properties showed that isolates M1 and M4 were the representatives of the species harveyi, and isolates Fb, Sh1, and B were the representatives of the species P. leiognathi. It was found that the strain P. leiognathi Sh1 was the most sensitive to zinc sulfate when studying its effect on allocated luminescent bacteria. The effective concentration that reduced the bioluminescent index (BLI) by 50% (EC50) for zinc sulfate, when exposed to the test strain, was 4,0 0,1 g/ml. Experimental data allowed to consider the strain P. leiognathi Sh1 to be the test-object for determining the antimicrobial activity of benzylpenicillin, gentamicin, streptomycin, tetracycline and ceftriaxone. The results of evaluating the effect of antibiotics on the test object, revealed that after 15 minutes of incubation, the BLI values decreased by 50% only in samples containing benzylpenicillin, gentamicin, and tetracycline. Their EC50 were 500.0, 283.0 and 28.5 g/ml respectively. It was found that the exposure of test-strain to all antibacterial agents demonstrated resulted in decrease in BLI by 100% as compared to the control values. Strain P. leiognathi Sh1 can be used as a test-object for determining the antimicrobial activity of antibiotics.
Evaluation of the development state of the dento-facial system of the fetus according to data of prenatal ultrasonic screening in the second and third trimester of pregnancy
Authors: Postnikov Mikhail A. , Balter Regina B. , Tshelkovich Ludmila S. , Dufinets Irina E.
Published: November 2021

The article is devoted to the current methods of diagnostics of the dental system of a pregnant womans fetus. The use of three-dimensional ultrasonography in pregnant women based on prenatal ultrasound screening opens up new opportunities for preventing serious maxillofacial deformities. The results of our own research allowed us to establish the links and quantitative dependencies for identifying malocclusion risk groups. Literature data on the use of fetal ultrasound diagnostics to assess the state of the fetal dental system are analyzed.
Assessment of the functional state of the maxillofacial muscles and morphological parameters of the dental system in patients with sagittal occlusion abnormalities
Authors: Terekhova Kseniya A. , Kuznetsov Denis A. , Postnikov Mikhail A. , Oborotistov Nikolai Yu. , Kuznetsova Galina V.
Published: November 2021

The article analyzes the morphological parameters of the maxillofacial system and muscle tone indicators of the maxillofacial region in patients with a gnatic form of distal occlusion. Correlation analysis of morphological and functional indicators was performed. We examined 22 patients aged 18-25 years with a gnatic form of distal occlusion of the dentition. The examination included clinical examination, cephalometric analysis with the SimplyCeph program, anthropometric analysis of cast dental models, and the functional method of research-myotonometry. Analysis of the results demonstrates decrease in the angular and linear parameters that characterizes the longitudinal dimensions of the lower jaw and the vertical dimensions of the jaws, the total angle of the Bjork and the basal angle. When analyzing the correlation relationship, the relationship between morphological and functional parameters has been noted.
A clinical case of the uterine complete rupture along with the previous scar during pregnancy with atypical clinical features
Authors: Mochalova Marina N. , Mudrov Viktor A. , Alexeyeva Anastasia Yu. , Kuzmina Lyubov A.
Published: November 2021

This article presents an unusual case of rupture of the scarred uterus at 36-37 weeks of gestation. The patient presented with pain in the pubic and hip joint area, growing stronger while her walking, seated and changing position. No clinical manifestations of hemorrhagic shock were observed. External obstetric examination revealed a normotonic uterus and satisfactory fetus condition. Provocation tests were conducted to exclude subluxation of the pubic joint. Pubic symphysis diastasis palpation, long dorsal sacroiliac ligament palpation, P4 test, Patricks test, and the modified Trendelenburg test were negative. Pelvic examination revealed sharp pain in lower uterus segment. Ultrasound scan revealed deformation and thinning of the scar up to 1 mm, and no abnormalities in pubic symphysis. A threatening uterine rupture was diagnosed, and emergency cesarean section was performed. Intraoperative examination showed that the scar located in the lower segment consisted of connective tissue. In addition, there was a 4 5 cm scar defect with the overlying amniotic sac, no hemorrhage being noted. After removing the fetus, scar excision was performed. The uterine defect was repaired with a double layer running-locking suture. The patient was discharged from hospital on day 5 of postpartum period. The infant was exposed in the neonatal intensive care unit to provide an early developmental care.
Clinical features of labor and morphological aspects of the myometrium receptor profile in obese women
Authors: Seryogina Darya S. , Mozgovaya Elena V. , Tral Tatyana G. , Tolibova Gulrukhsor Kh. , Sotnikova Lyudmila K.
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND: Obesity is currently considered as one of the most significant social chronic diseases. It has been proven that obese pregnant women are more likely than women with normal body weight to experience complications of pregnancy and labor. The most frequent complications of labor in obese women are weakness and discoordination, which are probably associated with a decrease in the sensitivity of the myometrium to oxytocin, due to suppression of oxytocin receptor expression.
AIM: The aim of this study was to explore the clinical features of labor and morphological aspects of the myometrium receptor apparatus in obese women.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a prospective assessment of labor activity in women with obesity, with a combination of obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus and in healthy women. We also conducted a morphological study of myometrium biopsies obtained during cesarean section.
RESULTS: Obese patients are more likely to experience various complications of pregnancy and labor, which is the reason for the higher frequency of operative delivery. Patients with obesity showed lower expression of oxytocin receptors in the lower segment of the uterus, which, apparently, is the cause of abnormal contractility of the myometrium during labor and the lack of effect from drug correction of this condition.
CONCLUSIONS: The presence of obesity in women before pregnancy contributes to frequent complications of pregnancy and labor, abnormal uterine contractility related to the decreased oxytocin receptor expression, and a high incidence of surgical delivery.
Psychological analysis of women’s experiences of late pregnancy termination for fetal anomaly
Authors: Mikhaylov Anton V. , Zamanayeva Yulia V.
Published: November 2021

AIM: The aim of this study was to conduct a psychological analysis and summarize information on womens experiences of late pregnancy termination for fetal anomaly. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 105 patients aged 19 to 43 years who experienced late pregnancy termination for fetal anomaly after 22 weeks of gestation and who received psychological support during their stay in the maternity hospital. The method of data collection involved structured clinical interview with subsequent analysis and summarizing the information received. The data obtained were compared with the literature, thus leading to a conclusion about long-term psychological consequences after late pregnancy termination. RESULTS: The general psychological patterns of womens experiencing of several consequential steps of late pregnancy termination were revealed: during the primary diagnosis, in the decision-making process, during the feticide procedure, during delivery, and in the postpartum period. The tasks of psychological support were formulated; the types of reasons for termination decision were described; the key influence of the psychological status of the fetus on the subjective character of experience was determined. The analysis of foreign issues was made and faraway traumatic consequences of late pregnancy termination for the woman and her family were depicted. CONCLUSIONS: Late pregnancy termination is a traumatic choice for a woman and her family and it has medical, psychological, ethical and legal contexts. Psychological maintenance can optimize the patients contact with the medical staff during her stay in the maternity hospital. Psychologically conceived experience ensure a constructive attitude towards the future pregnancy and its positive conditions.
Virulence and pathogenicity factors of S. agalactiae strains isolated from pregnant women and newborns
Authors: Kolousova Ksenia A. , Shipitsyna Elena V. , Shalepo Kira V. , Savicheva Alevtina M.
Published: November 2021

BACKGROUND: Obstetric and neonatal infections caused by Steptococcus agalactiae are among the most significant perinatal infections. To date, intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis is used to prevent the transmission of the pathogen to the child, however, the growth of antibiotic resistance and ineffectiveness of therapy against late-onset neonatal infection are its limitations. Vaccination is considered to be the most effective method for preventing diseases caused by S. agalactiae in both pregnant women and newborn babies. To identify promising vaccine targets and to develop alternative prevention approaches, it is necessary to study the virulence factors of S. agalactiae strains and their variability in the population.
AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the variability of virulence and pathogenicity factors (capsular polysaccharides, pili, hypervirulent sequence type ST-17, biofilm-forming ability, antibiotic resistance) of S. agalactiae isolated from pregnant women and newborn infants in St. Petersburg, Russia.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: We studied isolates of S. agalactiae out of clinical material samples obtained from pregnant women and newborns at the D.O. Ott Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductology in 2018-2020. The PCR method was used to determine the types of capsular polysaccharides, pili, and strain affiliation with the hypervirulent sequencing type ST-17. Biofilm-forming ability was determined by the Christensen method. The antibiotic sensitivity was determined by disc diffusion.
RESULTS: We examined 60 clinical isolates of S. agalactiae. The most common S. agalactiae serotypes were Ia, Ib, II, III, IV, and V; in total, these six serotypes accounted for 95.1% of all strains. The most common pili genotype was PI-1 + PI-2a (60%). Resistance to erythromycin was found in 36.7% of the strains, and a similar number of the strains were resistant to clindamycin. The ability to form biofilms was detected in 68% of the strains, and the increased ability was associated with the PI-2b pili allele.
CONCLUSIONS: A hexavalent vaccine based on capsular polysaccharides of types Ia, Ib, II, III, IV, and V would have a 95% efficacy in this region. Stable distribution of different pili types is an important factor when using pili as vaccine targets. The high level of resistance of S. agalactiae strains to erythromycin and clindamycin indicates that isolates should be tested for sensitivity to these antibiotics before their use, and regular regional monitoring of antibiotic resistance of the pathogen to update clinical guidelines should be performed.
La Entrevista con Medios Audiovisuales, su Valoración en el Procedimiento Penal Colombiano
Authors: Rodríguez Fierro Jorge Javier
Published: November 2021

La prueba de referencia como elemento material probatorio y/o  evidencia física del que su menoscabo legal y jurisprudencial se pregona como resuelto, por cuanto se considera que no tiene el mismo peso de la prueba testimonial, al vulnerar principios  como los de inmediatez y contradicción; pese a que su uso es frecuente y las diferentes técnicas de entrevistas no han sufrido modificaciones, la tecnología, los sistemas de grabación de audio y video si han mejorado, permitiendo mayor accesibilidad, fidelidad y acercamiento vivencial a los espectadores de lo que se registra.  En el sistema oral penal con tendencia acusatoria y las herramientas que permitan al operador judicial una mejor valoración probatoria, deben, desde la recolección de la entrevista por parte de los investigadores, garantizar la integridad de las actividades realizadas y los resultados, ante la no comparecencia del testigo a las audiencias públicas; y es precisamente por ello que la Ley Procesal la contempla la prueba de referencia.
El (otro) en la narrativa poscolonial – falacia literaria y memoria nociva: Análisis empírico
Authors: ALNASIR Samer
Published: November 2021

El presente artículo se propone para analizar interdisciplinarmente el entramado de la historia y su representación, no como un relato narrado ni vestigios hallados, sino como melancolía poscolonial recalcada alegóricamene para halagar y auto ensalzar el pasado, impuesta a las generaciones posteriores como vínculo e instrumento de identidad y nostalgia que se impregna en los epistemes de la identidad social. Mediante la narrativa literaria, heráldica e institucional, la historia es representada como instrumento de autoensalzamiento, construyendo constelaciones de identidad y pertenencia ficticia proyectada a demonizar al otro y obtener provecho de las calamidades del pasado, por consiguiente nociva a las dinámicas intergrupales. Se persigue proponer indexar la demonización instrumental del otro en la Escala de Denominación Social, y por consiguiente, definir las políticas que lo impulsan como nocivas a las dinámicas intergrupales y generadoras de erosión y confrontación, además de la falsedad a la propia identidad que lo postula, para alcanzar una conclusión que propone tachar estos instrumentos como elementos nocivos y de identidad hueca y propensa a la demolición ante la posverdad