bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THEOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES: THE FINAL DESTINATION OF DEAD BABIES AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR THE NIAS ISLANDS LUTHERAN CONGREGATION
Authors: Gulo Fenius , Maria Raisa Fransiska
Published: October 2024

The death of babies on the Nias Islands, where most of the population adheres to Lutheran Christian beliefs, has become a serious problem from a theological and psychological perspective. Theologically, congregations are confused about the certainty of their baby's destination or safety when they die. The state of grief and confusing doctrines about soteriology related to dead babies have intimidated the psychology of parents whose children died as babies. To overcome this problem, researchers conducted a study using qualitative research methods. Based on theological investigation, the destination of a baby's death depends on the will of God, who is abundant in grace. He was able to choose someone to save from the womb. Meanwhile, from a psychological perspective, it is denied that parents whose babies die experience psychological disorders. Theological and psychological studies regarding the final destination of dead babies for the Nias Islands Lutheran congregation are the novelty of this research.
PRAYER AND VIGILANCE: A BIBLICAL AND PHILOKALIAN APPROACH TO THE RENEWAL AND PROTECTION OF THE NOUS
Authors: Hendi Hendi , Triyanti Magdalena Hananing , Liesar Tjenny , S Sara S Kezia Ariesa
Published: October 2024

This article examines the biblical and Philokalian approach to renewing and protecting the nous or intellect (Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 2:17), proposing that prayer and nepsis (vigilance) are essential strategies for mitigating the influence of logismoi and passions. Analysis reveals that these practices are vital in cultivating authentic Christian spirituality. The Philokalia invites a reevaluation of spiritual perspectives, offering a novel framework that integrates an investigative tool, therapeutic technique, and theoretical insights into the human mind. This study highlights how these ancient practices can be adapted to modern psychotherapeutic interventions, providing a transformative approach to revitalizing our nous faculties. The findings underscore the relevance of the Philokalia in contemporary spiritual and psychological contexts, introducing innovative methods for addressing spiritual and emotional challenges in today's world. This article aims to bridge ancient spiritual wisdom with contemporary therapeutic practices, offering new insights and practical applications for enhancing mental and spiritual well-being.
TRANSFIGURED LEADERSHIP: KEPEMIMPINAN ALKITABIAH SEBAGAI FONDASI MITIGASI RISIKO DIGITAL
Authors: Rini Wahju Astjarjo , Fernando Andreas , Anjaya Carolina Etnasari
Published: October 2024

In an increasingly digital era, Christian leaders face new challenges in managing digital risks. To face these challenges, Christian leadership needs to be based on the spiritual values ​​contained in the event of Christ's transfiguration. This article explores the meaning of Christ's transfiguration and its implications for contemporary Christian leadership. The concept of "Transfigured Leadership" can be a valuable approach for Christian leaders to face these challenges from the perspective of Christian spirituality. The method used is a descriptive qualitative analysis of the Bible and literature with related themes. The research results show that the transfiguration of Christ reveals the character of Christ as a sanctified Messiah, a leader whose life is pleasing to the Father, and a role model for His followers. Christian leadership values ​​that originate from the transfiguration of Christ require leaders who live in holiness, have a close relationship with God, humility, willingness to make sacrifices, obedience to their calling, and continuous self-transformation. By focusing on the example of Christ's leadership, Christian leaders are expected to implement leadership that is oriented toward spiritual transformation.
Stress-induced arterial hypertension: search for predictors
Authors: Ambatiello L. G. , Bravaya A. I. , Rogoza A. N. , Chazova I. E.
Published: October 2024

Background. Despite the existence of a clear cause-and-effect relationship between job strain and hypertension, there are still no clear criteria for defining stress-induced arterial hypertension (SIAH).

   Objective. Search for SIAH criteria, in particular predictors of hypertension in the workplace.

   Materials and methods. The study included volunteers experiencing stress in the workplace and not having hypertension. Before the start of the working day and at the end of the working day, the subject was surveyed, given questionnaires (Ch. D. Spielberg scale, Montgomery-Asberg MADRS scale, A. M. Vein scale, hospital anxiety and depression scale HADS), blood pressure and resting heart rate were measured, fasting blood was taken to determine the values of ACTH, TSH, T4, insulin, cortisol. All patients underwent ABPM on a working day and a day off.

   Results. According to ABPM (n=52), no signs of masked hypertension were detected, however, significant differences between workdays and weekends in the levels of maximum SBP and DBP during the daytime were noteworthy. In the group with maximum SBP>140 mm Hg during the daytime (SIAH, n = 34), on a workday there was an increase in the time index for SBP>30% (24 hours and day), characteristic of hypertension, and for DBP (24 hours and day), characteristic of borderline (possible) hypertension, the average DBP values during the day and at night were at the upper limit of the norm, which was significantly different from the Normotonic group (n = 19). On a weekday, the SIAH group also had significantly increased SBP (24 hours, day) and DBP (24 hours, day and night) indexes versus Normotonic. For all other indicators except ABPM, the groups were comparable.

   Conclusions. Taking into account the increase in the time index for SBP and DBP, it can be assumed that, against the background of stressful situations at the workplace, the subjects had short frequent increases in blood pressure, which have not yet led to a significant violation of self-regulation of blood pressure and the development of hypertension. An increase in the maximum values of systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure against the background of an increased time index on a working day are possible predictors of SIAH, in particular hypertension at the workplace.
Chronopharmacotherapy and correction of central pressure in the aorta, structural and functional state of the left ventricular in patients with arterial hypertension and ischemic stroke
Authors: Skibitsky V. V. , Fendrikova A. V. , Kalinina S. V. , Zabolotskyh T. B.
Published: October 2024

Objective. To evaluate the dynamics of central aortic pressure and the cardioprotective effect of antihypertensive chronopharmacotherapy in patients with arterial hypertension (AH) and ischemic stroke.

   Materials and methods. The study included 119 patients with AH who has suffered an ischemic stroke; patients were randomized in 2 groups depending on the chronopharmacotherapy option: group 1 (n = 60) – patients who received indapamide retard 1.5 mg and valsartan 160 mg in the morning; group 2 (n = 59) – indapamide retard 1.5 mg in the morning and valsartan 80 mg each in the morning and before bedtime. After 2 months of pharmacotherapy, the achievement of the target level of blood pressure was assessed. In group 1, blood pressure was recorded in 47 (78.3 %), in group 2 – in 56 (94.9 %) patients (p < 0.05). The rest of the respondents, who did not reach the blood pressure target, underwent correction of antihypertensive therapy and were excluded from further follow-up. Accordingly, further follow-up was carried out in 47 patients of group 1 (group 1a) and 56 patients of group 2 (group 2a). Initially and after 12 months of therapy, echocardiography parameters ("ALOKA SSD 2500", Japan), as well as daily blood pressure monitoring with determination of central aortic pressure (Peter Telegin LLC BPLabVasotens, Russia) were performed. The results of the study were processed using the Statistica 12.0 program (StatSoftInc, USA).

   Results. At the time of inclusion in the study, the main parameters of the central aortic pressure and echocardiography parameters in both groups of patients were equivalent. After 12 months a statistically more significant decrease in the main parameters of the central aortic pressure (average daily systolic and diastolic pressure in the aorta, pulse pressure in the aorta, augmentation index in the aorta, amplification of pulse pressure, duration of the expulsion period, subendocardial blood flow efficiency index), as well as echocardiography indicators was recorded in group 2a (end-systolic and end-diastolic dimensions, thickness of the interventricular septum, thickness of the posterior wall of the left ventricular myocardium, left ventricular myocardial mass, left ventricular myocardial mass index and ejection fraction) (p < 0.05). The left ventricular myocardial geometry normalized during therapy was recorded significantly more often in group 2a than in group 1a (p < 0.05).

   Conclusion. Two times a day intake of valsartan with thiazidelike diuretic in the morning facilitated more significant improvement of central aortic pressure, echocardiography parameters and as well as an improvement in the geometry of the left ventricular myocardium comparing to just morning intake.
Clinical course and prognosis of patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension after COVID-19
Authors: Shariya A. M. , Valieva Z. S. , En M. Yu. , Martynyuk T. V.
Published: October 2024

The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). This virus has many factors in its pathogenesis that affect the function of the right ventricle and pulmonary hemodynamics, which can negatively influence the clinical course of IPAH. According to the results of our study, the fact of getting over COVID-19 in patients with IPAH leads to some changes in laboratory and instrumental parameters. But no significant effect of COVID-19 on risk modification during the year was detected. This result can be explained by a combination of pathophysiological features of the pulmonary hypertension and the protective effect of constantly taken PAH-specific and anticoagulant therapy.
Impact of a new coronavirus infection on the level of inflammatory, haemostasis markers and microcirculatory parameters of patients with arterial hypertension
Authors: Kokaeva I. O. , Zhernakova Yu. V. , Blinova N. V.
Published: October 2024

Relevance. The COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences have significantly affected the health of the population as a whole. Persons who have undergone coronavirus infection against the background of chronic cardiovascular diseases and obesity deserve special attention.

   Aim. To study and compare the main indicators of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism the level of inflammatory and haemostasis markers, microvascular changes in obesity AH patients and in AH patients with normal body weight 1 month after a new coronavirus infection in moderate to severe form.

   Materials and methods. The study included 87 patients of both sexes, aged from 18 to 55 years, from which three groups were formed: the first group included people with AH and normal body weight (BMI<25 kg/m²) who had undergone COVID-19 within a month, the second group included people with AH and obesity (BMI≥30 kg/m²) who had undergone COVID-19 within a month, the control group consisted of 20 people with AH and obesity without COVID-19. The parameters of height, weight, waist circumference, and BMI were assessed in all subjects. The parameters of lipid profile, glucose level were determined, inflammatory markers and haemostasis parameters. All participants underwent laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF) on the forearm with constrictor and dilator functional tests, and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) in combination with x-ray computed tomography (SPECT/CT).

   Results. Patients of groups 1 and 2 naturally differed from each other in anthropometric indicators. Lipid and carbohydrate metabolism rates were also significantly higher in group 2 patients compared to group 1 patients (p < 0.05). The CRP level in the group of people with hypertension and obesity who underwent COVID-19 was significantly higher than in people with hypertension without obesity (p < 0.001) and than in people with hypertension and obesity without a history of COVID-19. When comparing microcirculation parameters by LDF, there was a decrease in tissue hemoperfusion (M), blood flow reserve (RK) in all three groups (p < 0.001), the most pronounced dysfunction of neurogenic and myogenic blood flow regulation was detected in the group of people with hypertension andobesity who underwent COVID-19.

   Conclusion. The study of microcirculation indicators by LDF method in persons with hypertension and obesity after suffering a coronavirus infection indicates the predominance of the spastic type of microcirculation, which, together with an increase in the levels of inflammatory markers, indicates a higher risk of thrombosis and cardiovascular complications, requiring more careful monitoring and treatment of this group of patients.
Kicking Newcastle Disease in Poultry: The Therapeutic Potential of a Herbal Blend of Christmas Melon, Aloe Vera, Chili, and Ash Extract
Authors: Beatrice Acio , Jackline Alinaitwe , Chrispo Maali
Published: October 2024

Newcastle Disease (ND) is a highly contagious viral infection that causes substantial mortality and economic losses in poultry, particularly in resource-limited settings like rural Uganda. This study explores the therapeutic potential of a herbal blend composed of Christmas melon, aloe vera, chili, and ash extract as an alternative or adjunct treatment for ND in poultry. Grounded in Integrative Medicine Theory (IMT), which emphasizes the synergy between conventional and traditional medical approaches, the study investigates the effectiveness of this herbal remedy in both treating and preventing ND. The results, based on personal case studies and a larger preventive trial, demonstrate a high recovery rate in affected birds and successful prevention in exposed flocks. Notably, six out of seven birds treated for ND showed full recovery, and no new ND cases emerged in the preventive trial involving 1,654 layers. However, a slight decrease in egg production was observed in treated layers, signaling a potential side effect that warrants further research. This study underscores the viability of herbal remedies in managing ND in areas where conventional treatments may be limited or inaccessible, providing a holistic, farmer-centered, and cost-effective solution to poultry health management in rural African settings. While promising, further research is needed to optimize dosage, assess long-term safety, and minimize adverse effects.
Blockchain-Enhanced Organic Product Authentication and Provenance Verification System
Authors: Shenbagavadivu S. , Abinaya J .
Published: October 2024

Blockchain technology is being used to develop systems that can authenticate organic products and corroborate their provenance. This could revise the organic food assiduity by adding translucency and traceability, perfecting consumer confidence, and reducing the environmental impact. The system works by creating a unique digital identity for each organic product at the point of product. This digital identity is also stored on a blockchain, which is a distributed tally that's tamper- evidence and transparent. As the product moves through the force chain, each party in the chain scans the QR law on the product and updates the blockchain with information about the product's movement. This allows consumers to corroborate the product's authenticity and provenance, as well as to learn further about how the product was produced and transported.
NİĞDE İLİNDEKİ BİR İLKOKUL ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN, İŞ SAĞLIĞI VE GÜVENLİĞİ İLE İLGİLİ BİLGİ DURUMLARININ TESPİTİ
Authors: Başpınar Hava , Kırkıncıoğlu Meliha
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmada Niğde’de MEB'e bağlı ilköğretim okullarında, 2023-2024 eğitim-öğretim yılı güz dönemi içinde eğitim gören 2.sınıf, 3. sınıf ve 4. sınıf öğrencilerine bir anket ile İSG bilgi düzeyleri durumlarını ortaya koyarak, ISG eğitimi programlarının geliştirilmesine ve uygulanmasına katkı sağlamaktır. Katılımcıların iş sağlığı ve güvenliği konusundaki bilgi düzeyleri IBM SPSS Statistics programı kullanılarak analiz edildi. Anket güvenirliliği katsayısı, Cronbach’s alfa (α) ile ifade edildi. Anket verileri SPSS programı ile frekans ve Ki-Kare testleri ile demografik açıdan da analiz edildi. Ankette çıkan sonuçlara göre öğrencilerin genel olarak İSG konusunda bir farkındalık olduğunu, ancak belirli bir kısmın bu konuda eksik olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu durum da ilkokul öğrencilerinin İSG konusunda daha fazla bilgi sahibi olması gerektiğine işaret etmektedir. Bu amaçla, ilkokullarda İSG eğitimi verilmesi ve İSG farkındalığının artırılması için çalışmalar yapılması gerekmektedir. Analiz sonucunda İSG bilgi düzeylerinin okullar arasında anlamlı farklılıklar olduğu, sınıflar arasında anlamlı farklılıklar olduğu ve cinsiyete göre anlamlı bir farklılığın olmadığı tespit edilmiştir. Öğrencilerin güvenliği, iş güvenliği konusunda farkındalığını arttırmak ve bilgi düzeyini arttırıp geliştirmek için İSG eğitim programları veya bilinçlendirme faaliyetleri düzenlenmelidir. Bu nedenle ilkokulda öğrencilerin İSG farkındalığını ve bilincini arttırmak için bazı önlemler alınmalıdır.
Update on the herpetofauna of Syros (Cyclades, Greece) and current land-use and climate change threats
Authors: Broggi Mario F.
Published: October 2024

The current knowledge on the herpetofauna of Syros is updated, whereby no publications on it have been made since 1975. I provide the results from a field trip in 2024 that focused on the hygrophilous species. The Balkan Water Frog and the Balkan Terrapin, mentioned for Syros in the 19th century, meanwhile have become extinct. The Green Toad is threatened with extinction, the status of the Grass Snake is unclear. The Green Toad has benefited previously from anthropogenic spawning grounds in the form of open cisterns, which have fallen into disuse and thus are no longer available to the amphibians. The ongoing climate change in the Aegean region is reflected in drier winters, which dry out water bodies. The situation for the wetlands and their fauna and flora on Syros is alarming.
Familia y género en Alexis de Tocqueville
Authors: Usategui Basozabal Elisa , Del Valle Loroño Ana Irene
Published: October 2024

Una aportación importante de Tocqueville a la sociología de la familia es haber mostrado la ligazón existente entre la estructura familiar y la organización social, así como su análisis de las dinámicas psico-políticas del emergente ideal de familia democrática. Sin embargo, el humanismo cívico de Tocqueville se estrella ante la “cuestión de la mujer”. Su defensa de la división sexual del trabajo como funcional para el sistema social o, en su terminología, para el orden moral, fuente y principio del orden social, aprisiona a las mujeres entre los muros de sus hogares y les priva la posibilidad de convertirse en seres completos, es decir, les niega la ciudadanía. Así, el republicanismo tocquevilleano hay que leerlo en masculino: el poder está en manos de los varones y las mujeres son la total otredad, permanecen en la sombra de la democracia, junto a los “no blancos” y los pobres.
Digitalization of Business Sector and Commercial Banks Interaction in the Russian Federation
Authors: Generalnitskaia Elena I. , Loginova Natalya A.
Published: October 2024

Based on the analysis of the Bank of Russia statistics, as well as data collected by the National Research University Higher School of Economics, the authors of the article identified 12 trends describing the business and banking sector interaction in the context of digital environment development. Based on questioning business sector and commercial banks representatives, the identified trends were ranked according to the degree of importance for each of the groups of respondents, which helped to identify their development priorities. Moreover, it helped to indicate one of the most important problems of digitalization of commercial banks and business sector interaction. Thus, it has been pointed out that credit institutions, characterized by a high degree of digitalization at present time, can become a tool for the diffusion of innovations for the business sector, in the case of corresponding business sector adaptive capabilities. The authors proposed a set of measures to increase the digitalization of economic interaction between credit institutions and the business sector.
Factor Analysis of the Economic Security of Regions
Authors: Granitsa Yulia V.
Published: October 2024

The level of economic security is assessed on the basis of resource, labor, financial, innovation, investment, budgetary and regional security, which together represent the socio-economic security or socio-economic potential of the regions. In the study, the regions of Russia are ranked by the level of economic security on the basis of the selected group of indicators for assessing the socio-economic potential of the regions. The tests carried out by Mann-Whitney, Fligner-Keelin, and split testing allowed us to conclude that the selected regional groups in terms of economic security are heterogeneous, that is, the distribution of indicators in groups and their mean values differ significantly. An adequate logit model has been formed, which makes it possible to predict the class of economic security of a region. The receiver operating characteristic has been constructed, and the quality of the model has been assessed by calculating the area under the curve. The key indicators of economic security are determined by the method of principal components.
Risk Assessment of Intellectual Captial of the University by Ranking Methods
Authors: Airapetova Anush G. , Korelin Vladimir V. , Khakimova Galiya R.
Published: October 2024

Risk management is one of the main areas of the theory of managing complex social and economic systems, the need for the development of which is due to the complexity of the structure of enterprises as risk management objects and the high level of uncertainty in the external socio-economic and internal environment of enterprises. Thanks to the rapid development of software and hardware, today it is possible to use all the potential capabilities of digital technologies in risk assessment. Also, computer technology allows you to quickly process this information, keep it in a secure form. There are different management decision-making processes in conditions of uncertainty (mainly due to incomplete or inaccurate risk information). Some approaches do not allow the use of a well-developed device for simulating dangerous situations, which affects the conclusions of the algorithmic and software-information software and reduces the validity of decisions on risk management of industrial enterprises. The article describes the risk assessment procedure for allocating risks to individual groups.
Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging
Authors: Arora Aditi , Upadhyay Divya , Malik Indu
Published: October 2024

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medical imagery is being considered as a game changer in radiology as compared to any other medical fields. Radiologists are at the forefront of innovations and technological advancements in medical image analysis. They are still not able to adapt the fast-changing technological advancement brought by AI in their profession. They are still reluctant to leave their traditional clinical practices and to progress towards AI techniques such as Neural Networks (NN) and Deep Learning (DL). In this chapter, we will be discussing about the current role of AI in medical imaging i.e. Radiology. Is it a threat or an opportunity for radiologists? Will AI completely replace radiologists entirely? Furthermore, the future challenges and risks that needs to be addressed by healthcare community before the deployment of AI for use by radiologists for their clinical practices. This chapter will help the readers to understand how the medical community especially radiologists are adapting AI based solutions to get a deeper understanding of medical images.
Algorithm Transparency and Interpretability for AI-Based Medical Imaging
Authors: Sinha Amit , Perti Ashwin
Published: October 2024

Transparency and interpretability of algorithms are essential factors required while developing and implementing AI-based medical imaging systems. Algorithm transparency ability lies in understanding and interpreting how an AI algorithm arrives at its decisions or predictions. This is the main challenge in implementing AI-based medical imaging techniques. Methods like explainable AI (XAI) are utilized to show how the algorithm makes decisions and points out important parts of the input data. These methods include feature visualization, attention mechanisms, artificial neural networks, and conceptNet. In our work, we perform extensive algorithmic testing and evaluation on various datasets, including external testing using real-world clinical data. The algorithm's advantages and disadvantages require openness in reporting evaluation results
Future Trends and Innovation in Digital Medical Imagery
Authors: Prakash Harsh
Published: October 2024

Digital medical imagery has revolutionized the field of healthcare by enabling accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring of various medical conditions. As technology continues to advance, the future of digital medical imagery holds promise for even greater innovation and impact. This book chapter explores the emerging trends and innovations in digital medical imagery, focusing on key areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), augmented reality (AR), and advancements in imaging modalities. The chapter begins by examining the role of AI and ML algorithms in enhancing the interpretation and analysis of medical images, including techniques such as image segmentation, feature extraction, and classification. Additionally, the chapter discusses advancements in imaging modalities such as MRI, CT, ultrasound, and molecular imaging, highlighting innovations in hardware design, image acquisition techniques, and image reconstruction algorithms.
Editorial: Research in low and middle-income countries (LMIC) on infectious diseases
Authors: Jayatilleke Kushlani
Published: October 2024

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Inter-rater and Intra-rater Reliability of Het’s MMT in Pelvic Floor Assessment
Authors: Agnihotri Dhara Santosh , Bhise Anjali Ravindra , Mahishale Arati Vinay , Saini Vandana K. , Amersheda Shila Bhagwanji , Mange Yojana Navneet , Gupta Samiksha , Bhojani Ushma , Biswas Garima
Published: October 2024

Objective:

Pelvic floor dysfunctions (pfds) such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and vaginismus are very common and are affecting the quality of life of the female suffering through it. The pelvic floor muscles can be in spasm, thus resulting in the inability to relax or the pelvic floor muscles can be extremely weak or loose, resulting in the inability to contract strongly and completely. The spasmodic pelvic floor can result in vaginismus, dyspareunia, chronic pelvic pain, constipation, etc., Moreover, a weak pelvic floor can lead to issues such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and sexual dysfunction. There is a scarcity of a valid and reliable scale that assesses both the components of pfd.

Subjects and Methods:

The present study was conducted on 1349 participants which were divided into three groups on the basis of their symptoms. Group A – No symptoms (n = 439), Group B – Hypotonus pfd (n = 658), and Group C – Hypertonus pfd (n = 252). Examination: Vaginal examination to assess the pelvic floor muscles relaxation and contraction was done by Het’s Manual Muscle Testing (MMT). Inter rater reliability was assessed by comparing the data of two independent examiners on the same day. The intra rater reliability was assessed by comparing the data of test and retest at an interval of 1 week.

Results:

The intra rater reliability at 95% confidence interval (CI) was 0.92 – Normal pelvic floor function, 0.96 – Hypotonus pfd, and 0.97 – Hypertonus pfd. Moreover, inter rater reliability at 95% CI was 0.93 – normal pelvic floor function, 0.95 for hypotonus pfd, and 0.98 – hypertonus pfd.

Conclusions:

This study concludes Het’s MMT is a highly reliable manual muscle testing tool to assess the pelvic floor muscles.
A Cross-sectional Survey to Assess the Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease among College Students
Authors: Ali K. Jafar , Suthar Hansaram
Published: October 2024

Introduction:

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of death globally which claim an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. It is a major cause of disability and premature death throughout the world and contributes substantially to the escalating costs of health care. Modification of risk factors has been shown to reduce mortality and morbidity in people with diagnosed or undiagnosed CVDs. Prior assessment is found to be helpful in predictions of absolute cardiovascular risks among young adults.

Objectives:

The objective of the study was to assess the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases among college students.

Materials and Methods:

A descriptive survey was conducted among 207 college students at Najath College of Science and Technology, Karuvarakundu, Kerala from October 10, 2019, to October 18, 2019. Convenient sampling method was used to select the samples. Structured risk factor assessment Pro forma and Biophysical measurements were used as tools.

Result:

The study identified 40.57% of students as at moderate risk and 5.31% were at high risk for developing cardiovascular diseases. The study reported that 6.2% of students were overweight, whereas 45% had elevated blood pressure. It was found that 64.25% of the students had a family history of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and obesity. The 8.21% of students were smokers out of these, 17.39% were using smokeless tobacco, whereas 31.88% were exposed to passive smoking and 12.56% of students were drinkers. In terms of physical activity, 62.31% of the students were sedentary. The food habits of 98.56% of students were nonvegetarian and 46.85% of them were consuming red meat.

Conclusions:

Periodic assessment and comprehensive health awareness would be helpful to modify unhealthy habits and minimize the risk of cardiovascular problems among the college students.
Donor Parameters and Platelet Yield during Plateletpheresis: A Cross-sectional Prospective Study
Authors: Singh Ruchi , Pilli Ganga S. , Wani Ramadevi Vivek
Published: October 2024

Background:

Platelet transfusion can be life-saving in bleeding patients with thrombocytopenia or reduced platelet function. Single donor platelets (SDP) unit use is preferred due to the various advantages like reduction in transfusion-transmitted diseases and transfusion reactions. The quality of SDP is determined by platelet yield. Therefore, we conducted this study to assess the donor parameters affecting platelet yield during plateletpheresis.

Materials and Methods:

This cross-sectional prospective study included 160 single-donor platelet apheresis procedures done for 1 year. The pre-donation platelet count of the donor was set to 250 × 109/L to get double-dose platelet. Plateletpheresis was performed using Trima Accel single-needle separator apheresis machine. The demographic and hematologic parameters of donors were correlated with their platelet yield. Data obtained were tabulated using version 20 of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). A relationship between pre-donation donor variables and platelet yield was studied using the Pearson correlation coefficient (r). P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results:

There was a significant positive correlation between platelet yield and body mass index (BMI) (r = 1710 and P = 0.0304), total leukocyte count (TLC) (r = 0.2220 and P = 0.0048), and platelet count (r = 0.8880 and P < 0.0001). The mean platelet volume (MPV) showed a negative correlation with platelet yield (r = −0.1910 and P = 0.0156). Age, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelet distribution width showed no significant correlation with the platelet yield.

Conclusion:

Donor parameters such as pre-donation platelet count, BMI, TLC, and MPV need to be considered while recruiting the donors for the SDP procedure for better yield of platelets.
Book review: “Banach Function Algebras, Arens Regularity, and BSE Norms” by Harold Garth Dales and Ali Ülger
Authors: Tanbay Betül
Published: October 2024

To the memory of Garth Dales.
Analysis of Clinical and Laboratory Profiles of Patients Hospitalized with Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome in Southwestern South Korea
Authors: Park Ma Eum , Kim Da Young , Seo Jun-Won , Yun Na Ra , Lee You Mi , Kim Choon Mee , Kim Dong-Min
Published: October 2024

Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) is caused by hantaviruses. Data of 34 patients with HFRS hospitalized at Chosun University Hospital, South Korea, between 2010 and 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Nested reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-nPCR) targeting the L segment of hantavirus and sequencing were used for diagnosis. Most cases occurred in men and during the months of October through December. Common symptoms were fever, chills, gastrointestinal symptoms, and myalgia. The common laboratory abnormalities were thrombocytopenia, proteinuria, and elevated levels of serum creatinine, aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, and lactate dehydrogenase. Approximately 91.2% of patients had the Hantaan virus with a new genotype cluster, whereas 8.8% had the Seoul virus. Seropositivity based on IgM titer >1:32 on admission was noted in 20.6%, and a 4-fold increase in IgG titer of 1:512 was observed in 11.8%. This study demonstrated that RT-nPCR targeting the L segment of hantaviruses is a more reliable diagnostic method compared to serological testing.
Sztuczna inteligencja w służbie tworzenia treści na przykładzie portalu internetowego skierowanego do polskiej społeczności w Hiszpanii
Authors: Kijko Paweł
Published: October 2024

Lata 2022 i 2023 przyniosły ogromną popularność narzędzi wspomagających tworzenie treści na bazie AI (artificial intelligence). Technologia sztucznej inteligencji może być źródłem de-antropocentryzmu dziennikarza (Gruchoła 2022). Badanie będące podstawą napisania tego artykułu polegało na stworzeniu i prowadzeniu publicznie dostępnego portalu przeznaczonego dla społeczności polskiej w Hiszpanii www.torreviejaonline.pl, który w sumie zgromadził 70 tysięcy użytkowników po roku funkcjonowania. Do tworzenia treści na wskazanym portalu posłużono się narzędziami z zakresu NLP (natural language processing), które pomagały w tworzeniu artykułów na stronie. Analizie poddano proces powstawania portalu i uzupełniania go treścią z wykorzystaniem sztucznej inteligencji. Celem badania było znalezienie odpowiedzi na pytanie, na ile przydatne i efektywne w tym procesie mogą być poszczególne narzędzia działające z użyciem sztucznej inteligencji. Zaprezentowano narzędzia i metody, które pozwoliły redakcji portalu na szybkie i skuteczne tworzenie wartościowej treści, proces budowania swoistej marki portalu oraz zaangażowania lokalnej społeczności w jego tworzenie. Przeanalizowano reakcje użytkowników na prezentowane treści oraz liczbę wizyt i listę miejsc na świecie, z których pochodzili użytkownicy strony. Opisano również mechanizm powstawania treści w sposób półautomatyczny – z udziałem człowieka współpracującego ze sztuczną inteligencją, bazującą na konkretnym schemacie pracy. Porównano też skuteczność w zakresie pozycjonowania w wyszukiwarkach treści tworzonych przez sztuczną inteligencję oraz treści pisanej przez człowieka bez wsparcia sztucznej inteligencji. Na podstawie uzyskanych wyników sformułowano prognozy dotyczące przyszłości dziennikarstwa w dobie sztucznej inteligencji oraz roli człowieka w procesie kreacji treści.
Politik der Gerüchte: Dramen von Gryphius bis Kleist im medien- und öffentlichkeitsgeschichtlichen Kontext
Authors: Dubbels Elke
Published: October 2024

Gerüchte sind ein politisch brisantes Kommunikationsphänomen. Dramen von der Frühen Neuzeit bis zum Beginn des 19. Jahrhunderts inszenieren, reflektieren und kommentieren es auf erhellende Weise. Die politische Wirkungsmacht von Gerüchten ist ambivalent: Sie können Aufstände provozieren, aber auch von Regierungen absichtsvoll verwendet werden. Die politische Virulenz von Gerüchten ist bereits in der Frühen Neuzeit erkannt und in barocken Trauerspielen dramatisch verarbeitet worden. In einer breit angelegten Studie, die kommunikationstheoretisch orientierte Dramenanalysen mit medien-, wissens- und öffentlichkeitsgeschichtlichen Herangehensweisen verbindet, untersucht Elke Dubbels, wie Gerüchte in Dramen von der Mitte des 17. bis zum Beginn des 19. Jahrhunderts als Kommunikationsgeschehen dargestellt werden. Im Anschluss an einen systemtheoretisch inspirierten Begriff von Öffentlichkeit als »beobachteter Beobachtung« (Schlögl) werden Dramen als Reflexionsmedium politischer Öffentlichkeit erschlossen. Im Zentrum steht die Frage, wie die Stücke Gerüchte in Szene setzen und sich zu der von ihnen dargestellten Öffentlichkeit verhalten. Es zeigt sich, dass die untersuchten Dramen ihre Leser*innen nicht nur für die politische Bedeutung von Gerüchten sensibilisieren und sich von diesen abgrenzen, indem sie ihnen andere Modelle der Kommunikation gegenüberstellen. Vielmehr beteiligen sie sich zum Teil auch performativ an den gerüchtegetriebenen Meinungskämpfen, die sie darstellen.
Rethinking Local Government Asset Management in Indonesia: Governance, Planning, and Policy Evaluation
Authors: Sumaryana Asep , Komara Syifa Rachmania , Pancasilawan Ramadhan
Published: October 2024

Effective asset management is essential for enhancing operational efficiency and achieving sustainable development within local governments in Indonesia. This study explores key challenges in asset management, focusing on governance, planning, and policy evaluation. Several critical issues are identified: fragmented governance, insufficient transparency and coordination, outdated asset inventories, and misalignment between asset management practices and broader development goals. Policy evaluation mechanisms are also inadequate, failing to measure asset utilisation effectively. These challenges lead to inefficiencies in resource allocation, underutilisation of assets, and missed opportunities for local economic growth. The findings align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), which promotes efficient resource use, and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), which supports enhanced infrastructure management. Addressing these goals enables local governments to align asset management strategies with broader sustainability objectives, fostering equitable growth and long-term development. Through a qualitative literature review, this study analyses data from government reports and prior research to highlight these challenges and propose solutions. An integrated approach—aligning governance frameworks, improving asset management planning, and strengthening policy evaluation—can overcome the identified barriers. By adopting this model, local governments can optimise asset management, leading to improved efficiency, better resource utilisation, and sustainable development. Future research should explore applying this framework across regions in Indonesia to validate its effectiveness.
Институт биомедицинских исследований ВНЦ РАН: история создания, ученые, важнейшие достижения, перспективы развития
Authors: Ф.С. Датиева
Published: October 2024

В статье представлены основные этапы истории Института и перспективы развития основных научных направлений. Дана информация о структурных подразделениях института,показаны главные результаты деятельности.

The article presents the main stages of the history of the Institute and the prospects for the development of the main scientific directions. Information about the structural divisions of the institute is given, and the main results of its activities are shown.
The Influence of Safety Leadership and Working Condition on Safety Behavior: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Narendra Made Diksi , Dudija Nidya
Published: October 2024

This systematic literature review aims to evaluate the influence of safety leadership dan working condition on safety behavior. The methodology involved a comprehensive search and selection of peer-reviewed articles published between 2017 and 2023. This research succeeded in reviewing 14 studies originating from 10 different countries and having topics related to safety leadership, working conditions and safety behavior. The results also indicate that safety leadership and working condition have a significant influence on safety behavior, both directly and indirectly. The review also highlights the critical role of organizational support in mitigating work accident rate. The study concludes that addressing safety behavior through strategic interventions and leadership development to enhance safety leadership and working condition related program can prevent work accident. By recognizing and addressing these issues, it is hoped that management will gain a better and more comprehensive understanding of issues related to safety behavior to give organizational support in order to correctly determine safety programs.
Development Of Strategy Map And Measuring Corporate Performance With Sustainability Balanced Scorecard Approach (Case Study On Renewable Energy Consultant Services Company Pt Xyz)
Authors: Destianissa Marsha , Pasaribu Rina Djunita
Published: October 2024

This study aims to develop a Strategy Map of PT XYZ based on the company's vision, mission, strategic goals and analyze the company's performance as measured using the Sustainability Balanced Scorecard (SBSC) method. The research method used is qualitative, which involves conducting in-depth interviews and analyzing company documents. According to the research results, the PT XYZ Strategy Map consists of a vision, mission, 17 company strategic goals and 34 measurement indicators. The company performance of PT XYZ in 2021 and 2022, measured by the 5 SBSC perspectives can be indicated as sufficient performance, which obtained a total scorecard of 0. Based on 34 measurement indicators, 13 obtained a good assessment, 13 obtained a poor assessment, 3 obtained a sufficient assessment, and 5 could not be calculated because the company did not have related numerical documents. In the future, PT XYZ needs to increase its efforts to improve company performance and improve company data management so that it is easier to identify the company's achievements or performance to a measurable extent. Further, PT XYZ needs to integrate sustainability goals that become the company's vision into the company's business strategy, one of which is using SBSC as a company performance measurement tool. In addition, PT XYZ needs to integrate its vision of contributing to sustainability development into the company's business strategy, one of which is the use of SBSC as a corporate performance measurement tool.
LOS RETOS DE LA FINANCIACIÓN DE LAS HACIENDAS TERRITORIALES ANTE LA UNIÓN MONETARIA (Ley de Estabilidad Presupuetaria y sus consecuencias para el subsector público territorial)
Authors: Vallés Ferrer José
Published: October 2024

En el primer capítulo que encontrará el lector, se analiza la situación de la política fiscal en el contexto europeo, a la luz de la Ley de Estabilidad Presupuestaria; norma a partir de la cual hemos de entender el presente de las Haciendas Territoriales. A partir de dicha norma, se plantean las posibles consecuencias que el fundamentalismo presupuestario puede tener en la convergencia de las regiones españolas. SUMARIO: 1. Política fiscal y globalización. 2. Haciendas Centrales y Subcentrales. 3. Análisis de la Ley General de Estabilidad Presupuestaria. 3.1. Aspectos generales. 3.2. Valoraciones. 3.3. Posicionamiento final. 4. Comentario final. Anexo. Bibliografía.
EL PROCESO DE COOPERACIÓN FISCAL EN LA UNIÓN EUROPEA: FISCALIDAD DE LAS EMPRESAS
Authors: Vallés Ferrer José , Fernández Amador Octavio
Published: October 2024

Se estudian las recientes propuestas comunitarias de armonización de la fiscalidad de las empresas. Para ello, se nos presenta un esquema teórico de estrategias fiscales en un contexto de mercado único que nos ayude a dilucidar en qué punto se encuentra esta política. SUMARIO: 1. Introducción. 2. Estrategias fiscales en un marco de mercado único. 3. Formulaciones de cooperación fiscal. 4. La armonización de los impuestos directos: la fiscalidad de las empresas. 4. a. Fundamento jurídico. 4. b. La acción comunitaria. 4. c. Justificación económica de la cooperación fiscal. 5. Recapitulación. Bibliografía.
LA FINANCIACIÓN DE LA HACIENDA MUNCIPAL
Authors: Rodríguez García Juan
Published: October 2024

En este estudio nos detenemos en la configuración de las Haciendas Locales, su relación con el necesario proceso de consolidación presupuestaria y el horizonte de cambios en las competencias de los Ayuntamientos que el Pacto Local nos abre. SUMARIO: 1. Introducción. 2. Configuración de las Haciendas Locales. 2.1. Principales figuras tributarias. 2.1.1. El Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles (IBI). 2.1.2. El Impuesto de Actividades Económicas (IAE). 2.1.3. El Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM). 2.1.4. El Impuesto sobre el Incremento del Valor de los Terrenos de Naturaleza Urbana (IIVTNU). 2.1.5. El Impuesto sobre Construcciones, Instalaciones y Obras (ICIO). 2.2. Tasas, precios públicos y otros ingresos. 2.3. Participación en los ingresos del Estado (PIE). 3. La Ley de Estabilidad Presupuestaria y los Entes Territoriales. 4. El Pacto Local y nueva configuración competencial de los Ayuntamientos. Bibliografía.
LA FINANCIACIÓN DE LAS HACIENDAS MUNICIPALES
Authors: Carrillo Benito Emilio
Published: October 2024

El autor presenta cuál ha de ser el objetivo del Ayuntamiento: la gestión y el gobierno del ámbito local. Seguidamente nos alerta de un neocentralismo creciente en nuestro Estado de las Autonomías, que puede dificultar este doble objetivo. Por último expone el autor algunas posibilidades de reforma e incide en el contenido del Informe de la Comisión de Expertos para la Reforma de la Financiación Local de 3 de julio de 2002. SUMARIO: 1. La “Perspectiva Doble G”: nuevos retos de los gobiernos locales. 2. El “boomerang de la descentralización”: descentralización y neocentralismo. 3. La reforma necesaria. 4. El Informe de la Comisión de Expertos.
ENDEUDAMIENTO DE LAS CORPORACIONES LOCALES. SITUACIÓN ACTUAL Y PERSPECTIVAS DE FUTURO
Authors: Abad Chamón Miguel Ángel
Published: October 2024

Este capítulo estudia el endeudamiento de las Corporaciones Locales andaluzas y su composición, hace repaso de los instrumentos de endeudamiento y el régimen de garantías crediticias de la reforma, los requisitos y límites para la contratación de operaciones y el futuro del endeudamiento a través del Pacto Local, con especial referencia a las Cédulas Territoriales. SUMARIO: 1. Introducción. 2. Situación actual.
LA FINANCIACIÓN DE LAS DIPUTACIONES PROVINCIALES
Authors: Rodríguez García Juan
Published: October 2024

Este capítulo revisa la historia de las provincias y las Diputaciones Provinciales como figuras para la administración del territorio español. Tras esto, podremos encontrar un examen del papel competencial y de la financiación de las Diputaciones Provinciales. SUMARIO: 1. Introducción.  2. Origen y evolución histórica de las Diputaciones Provinciales. 3. Competencias de las Diputaciones Provinciales.  4. Estructura financiera y financiación de las Diputaciones Provinciales. - A. Recursos Tributarios. - B. Participación en los Tributos del Estado (PIE). - C. Subvenciones. - D. Precios Públicos. - E. Otros Recursos. - Bibliografía.