bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Role of maternal and neonatal plasma vitamin D levels on development of neonatal sepsis in term infants
Authors: Charoo Bashir Ahmad , Ganaie Aijaz Hamid , Lone Parvez Ahmed
Published: December 2024

Background: Neonatal sepsis is characterized by signs and symptoms of infection with or without accompanying bacteremia in the first month of life and is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. There is overwhelming experimental evidence that vitamin D has an important role in the regulation of both the innate and acquired immune systems. Therefore, low vitamin D status is expected to be one of the risk factors for neonatal sepsis.
Methods: Between September 2016 and July 2018 term infants with clinical and laboratory findings of Neonatal Sepsis who were>37weeks of gestational age and were admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Soura, Srinagar and healthy infants (controls) who presented to our out-patient clinic for routine evaluation with no signs of clinical and laboratory infection were taken up for study. Blood for neonatal and maternal vitamin D levels was obtained from all infants and their mothers at the postpartum period at the time of hospital admission.
Results: A total of 92 mother-neonatal pairs (46 cases and 46 controls) were enrolled in the study. In the study group the mean neonatal vitamin D level was 12.90 ng/ml and the mean maternal vitamin D level was 22.90 ng/ml. In the control group the mean neonatal vitamin D level was 25.99 ng/ml and the mean maternal vitamin D level was 37 ng/ml. Mean maternal and neonatal vitamin D levels were significantly lower in the study group than in the control group.
Conclusions: There was a highly significant correlation between neonatal and maternal vitamin D levels in both study and control groups in our study. Thus, it was concluded that babies born to mothers with inadequate vitamin D levels have inadequate vitamin D levels.
Study of the clinical profile and outcome of the neonates born to COVID-19 positive mothers: a tertiary care centre experience from western Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Upadhyay Shobhit , Dayal Rajeshwar , Nayak Madhu
Published: December 2024

Background: A major concern of SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy is its possible effects on newborns. In the context of mother-to-child transmission, some studies have reported that there were no SARS-CoV-2-positive infants born to a cohort of mothers with COVID-19 while others have reported an incidence of as high as 10%. The study is conducted to describe the clinical profile of neonates born to mothers who tested positive for COVID- 19 infection and to determine the association of neonatal COVID 19 status.
Methods: This cross sectional study includes neonates born to COVID 19 positive mothers. Neonates born to mothers who were diagnosed before delivery were tested by RT-PCR within 24 h of birth.
Results: Out of 120 babies born to COVID positive mothers, 5 newborns (4.2%) were found to be COVID positive, diagnosed through RT-PCR. Among COVID positive babies four out of five were symptomatic (p<0.001) and required respiratory support in any form (p=0.001). All of the COVID positive neonates were discharged, while there was one mortality noted among covid negative babies (0.9%), however there was no statistically significant association between mortality and COVID infection in the neonates (p=0.498).
Conclusions: The proportion of covid positive neonates born to COVID-19-positive women were very low (p=4.2). The study supports milder manifestation in COVID-19 infected neonates and risk of transmission of COVID-19 infection from mother to neonate by rooming in and breastfeeding is low.
A study on differences in peak expiratory flow rate among school children of age 7-12 years at different altitudes of Darjeeling and Purulia district of West Bengal
Authors: Dey Rajib , Baidya Debangshu , Karmakar Balai Chandra
Published: December 2024

Background: The peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is an effort-dependent parameter, which reflects large airway flow, voluntary and muscle strength. High altitudes may have an impact on peak expiratory flow rate, owing to hypoxia, low air density and increased muscular activity, The study was conducted to find out the variance of PEFR among healthy school children of high and low altitude region.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at different altitudes and schools of Darjeeling and Purulia district, taking a total of 400 healthy school going children aged between 7-12 years. The age, weight and height of the children were calculated and the PEFR was recorded in standing position. The data was entered in MS Excel and analyzed using the SPSS version 20.0 software.
Results: The mean height, body mass index (BMI) and SpO2 was lower among high altitude children, while their PEFR values were higher. These findings were observed to be statistically significant. Further, females were observed to have a lower PEFR value than their male counterparts.
Conclusion: The PEFR values of low altitude children were significantly lower than the high altitude children.
Rubix cube and kaleidoscope-an interesting tool for anxiety management in children
Authors: Velu Tejaswini , Bhayya Deepak P. , Jai Krishna Aparna , Krishnadasan Amritha
Published: December 2024

Background: Dental anxiety is a common fear for children undergoing dental treatments. Distraction involves diverting children's attention away from painful stimuli during invasive dental procedures and is the most effective when tailored to child's developmental level. Parents prefer non-invasive techniques over general anaesthesia, sedation, restraint, and hand over mouth. Introducing distraction aids using Rubix cube or kaleidoscope can help in the reduction of dental anxiety during the dental visits. The objective of this study was to compare Rubix cube and kaleidoscope as tools for reducing dental anxiety during the treatment.
Methods: Randomized clinical trial was conducted among 60 children (5-12 years old). They were randomly divided into three groups (20 each): Group A (control group-did not receive anything), group B (received Rubix cube during treatment) and group C (received kaleidoscope during treatment). Chotta Bheem-Chutki scale was recorded prior to the appointment and after the dental treatment. This study demonstrated that patients subjected to Rubix cube and kaleidoscope therapy had a statistically significant reduction in anxiety compared to the control group after the dental treatment.
Results: This study demonstrated that patients subjected to Rubix cube and kaleidoscope therapy had a statistically significant reduction in anxiety compared to the control group after the dental treatment.
Conclusions: Distraction aids like Rubix cube and kaleidoscope during the dental procedure plays an important role in managing dental anxiety in children and can be effectively incorporated into routine clinical practice.
Clinical and laboratory characteristics of paediatric systemic lupus erythematosus at secondary level hospital among local population in North East India
Authors: Aier Tenukala , Joe Chippy Hanna , Kikon Sulanthung , Tsanglao Wonashi
Published: December 2024

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by multisystem inflammation and the presence of circulating auto antibodies directed against self-antigens with flare-ups and remissions. Childhood-onset SLE (cSLE) is a rare disease with an incidence of 0.3-0.9 per 100.000 children-years. The study among paediatric population of north east India were few and hence this study from north east India was undertaken. Objective of this study was to study the clinical and immunological profile of children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). To study the distribution of Renal Lesions according to ISN/RPS Classification of Lupus Nephritis.
Methods: Retrospective observational single centre study at secondary care hospital in North East India. Medical records of children with SLE admitted in Paediatric department from the period of 2018-2024 through the hospital information management were analysed. Clinico pathological features and immunological profile were compared with other studies. 
Results: Among 20 patients studied female to male ratio was 3:1. The mean patient’s age at the time of presentation was 12.4 years. The mean duration of illness was 8.5 months. Most common systems involved were hematological (85%), followed by kidney (75%) and mucocutaneous (75%). All (100%) cases were ANA positive. 45% were anti smith antibody positive, 20% were anti- dsDNA positive. Focal and segmental proliferative glomerulonephritis (ISN/RPS class III) was the most commonly seen histological pattern, seen in 5 (83%) patients who underwent biopsy. Diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis (ISN/RPS class IV) was seen in 1 (16%) patient.
Conclusions: Childhood onset SLE is still a challenge to diagnose and manage due to unpredictable clinical manifestations with variable disease activity at different age.
Schmid metaphyseal chondrodysplasia: consideration in differential diagnosis of rickets
Authors: Lalitha Parvathy , Catherine Ann Mary
Published: December 2024

Schmid metaphyseal chondrodysplasia is a rare inherited cause of skeletal dysplasia caused by COL10A1 gene mutation, characterized by skeletal abnormalities and progressive short stature not usually associated with any other major anomalies or cognitive disability. We report a case of a 3-year-old girl with short stature, genu varum, and motor developmental delay, who was initially misdiagnosed and treated as rickets. Blood investigations and radiographic findings were crucial to guide the diagnosis.  Genetic testing allows definitive molecular diagnosis leading to proper treatment and counselling.
The evolution of rickets through the ages
Authors: Chowdhury Aditi , Ranjan Roy Ranjit , Jesmin Tahmina , Tonny Rumana Tazia
Published: December 2024

Rickets is an ancient disease and for centuries different conceptions were adopted regarding its type, causes, and treatment options. The discovery of vitamin D transformed the landscape of rickets and was followed by the discovery of several new therapies that improved treatment out-comes. In parallel, the development of rickets detection technology and new workup for vitamin D improved rickets management. Remarkably a century later, vitamin D remains the cornerstone of rickets treatment. In this review, we aim to highlight the lessons learned from the limitations of vitamin D knowledge over the past century. Finally, progress continues in the field of bu-rosumab, a human monoclonal antibody to FGF23, which is approved for the treatment of X-linked hypophosphatemia among children 1 year and older, perhaps the ultimate frontier in rickets management.
Análise das concepções prévias de estudantes do segundo ano do Ensino Médio sobre soluções químicas
Authors: Hemann Katiuscia Carla Viezzer , Miotto Fernanda , Martins José Arthur
Published: December 2024

Este estudo qualitativo teve como objetivo identificar as concepções prévias de estudantes do ensino médio sobre soluções químicas, utilizando um pré-questionário diagnóstico como instrumento principal. A pesquisa foi realizada com uma turma de 13 estudantes do 2º ano do ensino médio em uma escola de Caxias do Sul, RS. O questionário foi estruturado com base em categorias específicas de dificuldades de aprendizagem, incluindo a compreensão do nível submicroscópico, a diferenciação entre fenômenos físicos e químicos, a explicação da solubilidade molecular e o uso da linguagem química. As respostas foram analisadas por meio da Análise Textual Discursiva, permitindo a identificação de padrões conceituais e lacunas de entendimento. Os resultados revelaram que a maioria dos estudantes possui uma compreensão limitada sobre soluções químicas, marcada por ideias parciais e equívocos conceituais, como a dificuldade em articular os níveis macroscópico e submicroscópico e em diferenciar dissociação de dissolução. Esses achados destacam a importância de diagnosticar as concepções prévias como ponto de partida para intervenções pedagógicas, contribuindo para o planejamento de estratégias investigativas que promovam a superação dessas dificuldades. O estudo reforça a necessidade de práticas educativas que integrem atividades experimentais e investigação, visando à construção de conhecimentos científicos mais robustos e contextualizados.
Ardeidae, preying on rats
Authors: Brunetti Lisa , Brito Jorge , Cadena-Ortiz Héctor
Published: December 2024

We report three Ardeidae species preying on rats.
Макроскопический подход к изучению структуры концентрированных водных растворов LiTFSI
Authors: Жигаленок Я. , Абдимомын С. , Рябичева М. , Лепихин М. , Галеева А. , Мальчик Ф.
Published: December 2024

В данной работе систематически исследованы физико-химические свойства водных растворов LiTFSI в широком диапазоне концентраций. Были измерены плотность, вязкость, электропроводность и активность воды растворов, что позволило установить количественные соотношения между макроскопическими параметрами и структурными характеристиками электролита. Анализ электропроводности с учетом поправок на вязкость показал практически полную ионную ассоциацию при высоких концентрациях (выше 10 моль/кг), при этом активность воды достигала исключительно низких значений (~0,15) при максимальной растворимости. Исследование выявило нелинейные изменения плотности с увеличением концентрации, что указывает на существенную структурную реорганизацию в концентрированных растворах. Числа гидратации, рассчитанные с использованием нового термодинамического подхода, сочетающего данные по активности воды и электропроводности, показали неожиданное сольватационное поведение: LiTFSI демонстрировал более высокие числа гидратации, чем традиционные соли лития в разбавленных растворах, несмотря на более низкую плотность заряда TFSI⁻, что объясняется пространственным захватом молекул воды его объемной структурой. Эта закономерность менялась на противоположную при более высоких концентрациях из-за усиления ионной ассоциации и эффектов экранирования заряда. Рассчитанные параметры хорошо согласуются с результатами молекулярно-динамического моделирования, что подтверждает правильность нашего макроскопического подхода. Исследование показало, что стандартные физико-химические измерения могут точно определять структурные параметры электролита, что дает практические преимущества для оптимизации составов электролитов, особенно в системах, содержащих полимерные добавки и сорастворители, где молекулярно-динамическое моделирование сталкивается со значительными трудностями.
Repurposed churches: an analysis through secularisation theory and the core-periphery model
Authors: Pettersson Maria Grazia
Published: December 2024

This study examines the repurposing of Anglican churches in the United Kingdom by integrating the core-periphery model developed by Friedmann and Krugman (UK) into secularisation theory, exploring how religious, cultural, and secular uses reflect broader social changes. With declining church attendance, many buildings are repurposed as homes, cultural monuments, or worship spaces for other faiths, such as free churches or mosques. The theory is tested by comparing several possible reuses for closed Anglican churches in the UK: conversion into homes, monuments, or mosques. The method utilised is a literature review, using data from local newspapers and reports by the Church of England and bodies responsible for monument protection. The result is a multi-dimensional approach similar to Wohlrab-Saar & Burchardt’s concept of multiple secularities, capable of assessing both the conversion of a sacred space into a profane space (a privatised or commercial actor, a public or a cultural space) and the transformation of a Christian/Anglican sacred space into a Muslim or free church sacred space. The findings indicate that many churches have been repurposed into homes and mosques, showing that market forces and individualisation have replaced religion and also revealing the emergence of diverse religious forms. This multidimensional approach suggests a pluralistic view of secularization, where secular and religious expressions co-exist and evolve in contemporary society.
Reptile communities of desert landscapes and analysis of the herpetofauna of Southeastern Kazakhstan
Authors:   Institute of Zoology, Ministry of Science and High Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Bondarenko D. A. , Dujsebayeva T. N. ,   Institute of Zoology, Ministry of Science and High Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Published: December 2024

We used the route method to carry out quantitative counts of reptiles in nine regions of Southeastern Kazakhstan. The results yielded data on the population density of reptiles in fourteen habitats. We observed the greatest diversity of species and the largest number of reptiles in sandy deserts. Both measures were much smaller in loamy plains and low mountains. In desert habitats, the Central Asian tortoise Agrionemys horsfieldii and the rapid racerunner Eremias velox were more common than other species. In the desert habitat, agama Trapelus sanguinolentus was less common. Despite its wide distribution, the Central Asian tortoise was rare or common in most habitats: its population density values did not exceed four individuals/ha. High numbers (23.2±8.4 ind./ha) were recorded for the species only in the north of the Moyinkum desert. The population density of the tortoise in commercial harvesting areas from 1950 up to the 1980s remained low (3.5±0.9 ind./ha) and failed to recover. Using the population density data, we calculated similarity indices of reptile communities and then grouped communities into several complexes based on similarity indices and the ecological specialization of numerically dominant species. In loamy, sandy loam, and stony deserts, eurytopic species formed the basis of the population. These were A. horsfieldii, E. velox, and T. sanguinolentus. In the sands of Taukum and Saryesik Atyrau, racerunners (Eremias) dominated in the reptile communities. These were E. intermedia, E. lineolata, and E. velox, among these stenotopic species dominated. The community of the foothills of the Kyrgyz ridge turned out to be the most isolated from the others. The similarity was revealed between nine desert areas in terms of reptile fauna. The deserts that are similar in landscape features (especially the substrate and vegetation) had high indices of commonality regardless of their remoteness and isolation. This shows that the process of historical dispersal of species and their movement between territories faced no obstacles.
Seasonal activity and terms of the emergence of hatchlings in True lizards (Sauria: Lacertidae) of Karadag Nature Reserve in Crimea and their relationship with climatic parameters
Authors:   T. I. Vyazemsky Karadag Scientific Station – Nature Reserve of the Russian Academy of Sciences – Branch of A. O. Kovalevsky Institute of Biology of the Southern Seas of Russian Academy of Sciences, Zoological Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences, Kukushkin O. V.
Published: December 2024

In the course of multi-year field research (2002–2022, and partially 2023) in the Karadag Nature Reserve (southeastern Crimea; 44.9º N, 35.2º E) the seasonal activity frame and terms of the emergence of juveniles were studied in two common species of lacertids: the Balkan wall lizard (Podarcis tauricus) and the Crimean rock lizard (Darevskia lindholmi). Activity during the winter period is characteristic for both species: over 22 years of observations, P. tauricus and D. lindholmi were observed in the winter months during 20 and 16 seasons, respectively. In P. tauricus the average for all years dates of the first and last observations of active individuals are February 13 and December 4; those in D. lindholmi are February 18 and November 26. The length of the activity period, determined by the dates of the first and last records, in P. tauricus is 65–91% of the total duration of the year, and in D. lindholmi is 62–89% of the year. The duration of the period of full activity (from the beginning of the species’ regular activity to the hibernation) is 236–321 days (273 days on average) in P. tauricus, and 227–302 days (260 days on average) in D. lindholmi. Egg-laying in P. tauricus occurs mainly in May–July (two clutches per season), while in D. lindholmi it occurs in July, but may continue into August (usually the only clutch per year). Therefore, the average for all years dates of the first registration of hatchlings differ by approximately seven weeks: July 12 in P. tauricus, August 29 in D. lindholmi. The timing of the emergence of yearlings of both species is positively correlated at a statistically significant level. In both species, a statistically significant correlation with the climatic characteristics of the area of study was found for a number of phenological phenomena. In many cases, the relationship between the phases of the lizards' life cycle and climatic parameters at the trend level was confirmed.
İNGİLİZ KAYNAKLARINA GÖRE 1850’LERDE SAMSUN VE SİNOP’TA TİCARET
Authors: Acar Kaplan Kezban
Published: December 2024

1850'ler Kırım Savaşı ve Islahat Fermanı gibi olaylardan dolayı oldukça önemliydi. Bunlardan özellikle Kırım Savaşı'nın Samsun ve Sinop'taki ticarete her şeyden çok etki ettiği açıktır. Bu bağlamda söz konusu savaş döneminde Samsun ve Sinop sadece Osmanlı-İngiliz veya Osmanlı ile diğer ülkeler arasındaki ticaret açısından değil, Karadeniz'deki stratejik ve jeopolitik konumundan dolayı da önemliydi. Bundan dolayıdır ki iki şehir de, özellikle de Samsun dönemin İngiliz konsolosluk raporlarına bolca konu olmuşlardır.
Bu makale, bu raporlara ve İngiliz basınından bazı makalelere ve haberlere dayanarak, 1850'lerde Samsun ve Sinop'ta ticaret konusunu ele almayı ve değerlendirmeyi amaçlar.
Calculation of residual strength of shot casing
Authors: Chang Lyu
Published: December 2024

There is a significant spanning difference in scale between the shot-hole borehole and the oil well casing, and the stress singularity at the shot-hole usually occurs in conventional finite element simulations, which cannot be avoided even when elastic-plasticity is brought into the calculation, leading to errors in the simulation results. In addition, a large amount of mesh refinement is required near the shot holes, which also increases the computational volume. In order to solve this problem, this paper adopts the RVE technique, which establishes the RVE model in and around the original shot hole location, and then establishes the casing model after RVE treatment to avoid the occurrence of stress singularity. After RVE treatment, additional mesh refinement is no longer required near the shot hole, which reduces the amount of calculation to a certain extent. The feasibility of the RVE-treated casing in simulation calculations was verified by performing elasto-plastic static finite element simulations of the conventional shot hole casing and the RVE-treated casing in ANSYS finite element simulation software. The results show that the RVE-treated model optimizes the simulation effect in the original shot hole region. The RVE-treated casing model is used to calculate the residual strength coefficients under different shot hole parameters, and the fitting analysis is carried out. The results show that the residual strength of the casing gradually decreases with the increase of the injection hole diameter under the condition of constant casing parameters, and the residual strength of the casing also gradually decreases with the increase of the number of holes. These findings provide an important reference for the design of oil and gas well production programs.
Is Seeing the Instructor’s Face or Gaze in Online Videos Helpful for Learning?
Authors: Schneider Bertrand , Sung Gayhun
Published: December 2024

Over the last decade, the prevalence of online learning has dramatically increased. As part of their curriculum, students are expected to spend more and more time watching videos. These videos tend to follow a widespread format: a screen recording of slides with a picture-in-picture (PiP) image of the instructor’s face. While this format is ubiquitous, there is mixed evidence that it supports student learning. In this paper, we explore alternative formats for designing educational videos. Based on prior work showing the significance of joint attention for social learning, we create instructional videos augmented with the instructor’s gaze and/or face. Testing these formats in a semester-long online course using a 2x2 experimental design, we found that showing the instructor’s face had no significant effect on learning, while adding the instructor’s eye-tracking data to the video promoted conceptual understanding of the material. Mediation analysis showed that joint visual attention played a significant mediatory role for learning. We conclude by discussing the implications of these findings and formulate recommendations for designing learning videos.
Deliberative Interactions for Socially Shared Regulation in Collaborative Learning
Authors: Dang Belle , Nguyen Andy , Järvelä Sanna
Published: December 2024

Socially shared regulation in learning (SSRL) contributes to successful collaborative learning (CL). Empirical research into SSRL has received considerable attention recently, with increasingly available multimodal data, advanced learning analytics (LA), and artificial intelligence (AI) providing promising research avenues. Yet, integrating these with traditional datasets remains a challenge in SSRL research due to the misalignment between theoretical constructs, methodological assumptions, and data structure. To address this challenge and expand our understanding of the nature of SSRL, the present research adopted a human–AI collaboration approach in a three-layer analysis to examine group interactions in response to cognitive and emotional regulation triggering events. Two-level theoretical lenses — macro-level (regulatory aspects) and micro-level (deliberative interactions) — were used to analyze 2,125 utterances from video-recorded tasks of ten groups of three Finnish secondary students (N=30). Results showed two types of deliberation patterns for SSRL, namely 1) the Plan and Implementation Approach (PIA) associated with adaptive patterns, and 2) the Trials and Failure Approach (TFA) associated with maladaptive patterns. Our findings revealed that groups often fail to recognize, or are ill-equipped to respond to, emerging regulatory needs. These findings advance SSRL theories and research methodologies by utilizing AI-enhanced LA to offer new insights into group dynamics and regulatory strategies.
ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ ЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ РЕАЛІЗАЦІЇ ПОТЕНЦІАЛУ КОНКУРЕНТОСПРОМОЖНОСТІ ВАГОНОБУДІВНИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ
Authors: Дикань В. Л. , Обруч Г. В.
Published: December 2024

У статті авторами досліджено сучасні підходи до визначення ефективності діяльності кластерних утворень. Зазначено, що ефективність функціонування інноваційно-інтегрованого транспортно-виробничого кластера, необхідно розглядати через призму забезпечення стійких системних взаємозв’язків між підприємствами-учасниками кластера в аспекті реалізації потенціалу конкурентоспроможності вагонобудівних підприємств. Обґрунтовано, що оцінку ефективності діяльності кластера, доцільно представити в якості інтегрального показника зростання потенціалу конкурентоспроможності вагонобудівних підприємств, що включає сукупність ефектів реалізації виробничого, ресурсного, техніко-технологічного, кадрового, інформаційного, інноваційного, експортного, транспортного та інвестиційного потенціалів.
ПОЛІТИЧНА КОРУПЦІЯ ЯК ЗАГРОЗА ДЕРЖАВНІЙ БЕЗПЕЦІ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Зайцева І. Ю. , Бившев Д. Ю.
Published: December 2024

У статті досліджуються фактори негативного впливу політичної корупції на суспільні відносини, насамперед у сфері державної безпеки України, а також зазначаються причини сучасного "розквіту" цього вкрай небезпечного для України явища. Проводиться аналіз політичної ситуації в державі протягом останніх років. Надається визначення політичної корупції, розкривається її сутність і зміст, наводяться приклади її сучасного прояву в українському суспільстві. Пропонуються першочергові заходи, які необхідно вжити для мінімізації негативного впливу політичної корупції на українське суспільство.
ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ІНФРАСТРУКТУРНОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ ЗАЛІЗНИЧНОГО ТРАНСПОРТУ
Authors: Шраменко О. В.
Published: December 2024

В статті обґрунтовано необхідність підвищення інфраструктурної безпеки залізничного транспорту. Дана оцінка стану інфраструктури залізничного транспорту. В умовах обмежених фінансових ресурсів запропоновано проводити її вдосконалення шляхом покращення діагностичної бази.
ТЕОРЕТИКО-МЕТОДОЛОГІЧНІ ОСНОВИ ДЕПОЗИТНОЇ ПОЛІТИКИ КОМЕРЦІЙНОГО БАНКУ
Authors: Стешенко О. Д. , Маханько Т. О.
Published: December 2024

У статі розглянуто теоретико-методологічні основи депозитної політики комерційного банку; визначено, що розробка депозитної політики полягає у визначенні пріоритетних напрямків розвитку та удосконалення банківської діяльності в процесі залучення й акумулювання ресурсів, розвитку депозитних операцій та підвищення їх ефективності. Запропоновано власне визначення депозитної політики комерційного банку, а саме: депозитна політика являє собою концепцію організації депозитних відносин, постановку завдань у частині залучення ресурсів, а також практичних заходів щодо її реалізації. Зроблено висновок, що депозитну політику можна трактувати за такими напрямами: за суттю – це стратегія і тактика банку в частині організації депозитного процесу; за діяльністю – це комплекс заходів, що має на меті забезпечення ліквідності банку; за оформленням – це документ, детальний план, керівництво до дій щодо залучення ресурсів. Зміст депозитної політики проявляється в забезпеченні стабільності і стійкості банківської установи, її рентабельності, ліквідності та надійності, а також адекватності її діяльності потребам клієнтів.
Efficiency and safety of anticoagulant therapy in warfarin-treated patients — the influence of dietary vitamin K intake
Authors: Topanova A. A. , Sirotkina O. V. , Klimenkova O. A. , Vavilova T. V.
Published: December 2024

Background. Warfarin has a wide variability in response, depending on the pharmacogenetic profile and vitamin K intake. The aim of the study was to analyze the amount of vitamin K supplied with food, its effect on the efficacy and safety of warfarin therapy in patients with different pharmacogenetic profiles. Materials and methods: The study included 34 people taking warfarin and 70 healthy volunteers, residents of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region. Vitamin K consumption was determined using food diaries, genetic variants of VKORC1, CYP2C9 and CYP4F2 were determined using DNA-Technology kits on a DT-96 detection amplifier of the same manufacturer. Results. Vitamin K consumption by healthy volunteers was 84.4 ± 5.4 mcg/day, while in patients taking warfarin it was 63.9 ± 7.4 mcg/day (p < 0.0001), and the higher the daily vitamin K consumption by patients, the more stable the response and the shorter the time the patient spends outside the therapeutic INR range. The carriage of the AA3730 VKORC1 and TT1347 CYP4F2 genotypes, which determine a reduced ability to metabolize vitamin K, which entails a higher level of vitamin K in the liver and requires increased doses of warfarin, was 16 % and 7 % of patients, respectively. The *2 and *3 alleles of the CYP2C9 gene were detected in 33.8 % of patients. These alleles significantly affected the stability of warfarin therapy, so in 91 % of cases of exceeding the therapeutic interval of INR in patients, variants of CYP2C9*2 or CYP2C9*3 were detected, and only in 56 % of cases of INR below the therapeutic interval in patients were these variants detected (p < 0.03). Conclusion. Vitamin K consumption by patients taking warfarin is significantly lower than that of healthy residents of the North-West region. Low vitamin K consumption reduces the stability of hypocoagulation in patients taking warfarin.
Effect of Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana) Flour and Maize Flour on Nutritional, Texture and Physico-chemical Qualities of Edible Dessert Cup
Authors: Molu K. Rammya , Aneena E.R. , Panjikkaran Seeja Thomachan , Sharon C.L. , Lakshmy P.S. , Sudheer K.P. , Nivya E.M. , Rajeesha C.R.
Published: December 2024

Background: The concept of edible tableware is a recent area of development to address the alarming situation that the excessive generation of non-recyclable plastic wastes has created. Non-biodegradable plastics are a major threat to the environment. The demand for green alternatives are increasing, the edible tableware is a new concept in which the utensils like plates, bowls and spoons are eaten along with the meal. Methods: Various composite flours can be used for making edible dessert cups. Finger millet, one of the nutritious and commonly available millets can be utilised for the development of edible dessert cup effectively. Hence, the present study was carried out to formulate healthy and environment friendly edible dessert cups. Finger millet flour was used in varying proportions ranging from 90 to 40 per cent along with 10 to 60 per cent maize flour. The best treatment was selected through organoleptic evaluation and textural properties. Result: Among various combinations 50 per cent finger millet flour and 50 per cent maize flour was found to be better than other combinations with respect to organoleptic and textural properties. The selected edible dessert cup was subjected to physico-chemical analysis and observed to have pH (5.32), water absorption index (4.44%), water solubility index (8.56%) and oil absorption capacity (1.20%). The selected edible dessert cup was subjected to proximate analysis and observed to have moisture (3.46%), energy (406.39 Kcal), carbohydrate (83.31 g 100 g-1), protein (9.31 g 100 g-1), fat (3.99 g 100 g-1), crude fibre (1.95 g 100 g-1), starch (50.62 g 100 g-1) and total ash (1.44 g 100 g-1). Biodegradable tablewares plays vital role in green marketing for sustainable environment.
Small-holder Dairy Farming for Economic Emancipation, Forecasting of Small-scale Milk Production at the Nharira-lancashire Dairy Scheme
Authors: Soul Washaya , Dorcas Washaya Dorine
Published: December 2024

Background: Zimbabwe has been experiencing a tremendous shrinkage in the dairy industry for the past two decades; hence, the future is uncertain. The single-variable time series analysis is a useful tool for forecasting supply and demand, particularly for small and medium businesses. As a result, models based on historical data patterns can easily proffer plausible forecasts that are critical for improved planning. The study aimed to investigate the trends of actual milk production and forecast the volume of milk at the Nharira-Lancashire dairy scheme. Methods: The present study forecasts milk supply for up to 2 years using historical data from 1995 – 2020. The ARIMA time-series (p, d, q) model was applied to predict monthly milk yield. Twenty-five years of data on milk yield collected from the milk collection centre (MCC) were used for modelling. The presence of a trend was checked through time series plot, stationarity through autocorrelation (ACF) and partial auto-correlation functions (PACF). Result: The ARIMA (1, 1, 1) model was found to be the best-fitted model for the prediction of monthly milk yield. The results showed that milk yield data is seasonal and follows a particular trend. The milk production is critically low during the months of August to September, while 2009 had the lowest volumes of milk. The forecasts showed that milk yields would increase by 27.5% in 2022.
Biochemical Response of a Leguminous Plant (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to Accumulating of Heavy Metal Subjected to Metal Stress in Soils Culture in Souk-Ahras City (North-East Algeria)
Authors: Agouni Mouna , Khaldi Fadila , Gheid Abdelhak , Guessasma Zohra , Sleimi Noomene
Published: December 2024

Background: The present study was devoted to examine the biochemical responses of a leguminous plant species, Phaseolus vulgaris L., to oxidative stress induced in heavy metals contaminated soils culture. Herein, plant samples were collected from the stations of Souk-Ahras city (Northeast Algeria) presenting heavy-metals contaminated lands of culture. Methods: The sampling of plants and soils was carried out in June 2017 randomly from separate points (approximately 10 meters) at each site. Soil and plant samples from the study environments were subjected to analysis at the Common Services Unit for Research-Atomic Absorption Spectrometer, Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte, University of Cartage -Tunisia-, for the purpose of acquiring the dosage of metallic traces in them, Following that, the measurements enzymatic bioindicators were carried out at the level of the Laboratory of Sciences and Techniques of Water and Environnment at the University Mohamed Cherif Messaadia -Souk Ahras-. Result: From the analysis of the results obtained adecreasing concentrations of Mn, Zn, Cr, Pb and Cu in the studied soils are showed, a twice much higher concentration of Zn than that of Cu in the different parts of the sampled plants and noteworthy, both Zn and Cu reached the tissues of stems, leaves and even fruits. Moreover, the Phaseolus vulgaris L. collected from different sites of Hanancha of Souk-Ahras city showed marked variations in the antioxidant enzymatic activities of ascorbate peroxidase and catalase, reflecting a strong photosynthetic activity. These observations were, especially noticed in the sampling sites of Aïn Guerima and ElFadj Labiadh, known as the high heavy metals contaminated sites due to road traffic and irrigation water pollution.
Suicide Prevention Research from Individual to Social Approach
Authors: Uludağ Zeynep , Daşcı Esra , Keleş Ali Eşref
Published: December 2024

Suicide and self-harm are worldwide problems affecting thousands. There are many reasons and factors to be understood regarding suicide in order to help professionals to intervene before it happens. The studies focusing on individual factors as well as environmental factors need to be well understood in order to be able to make a well-established health policy that is better at preventing suicide. In this review, the concept of suicide, prevalence and prevention of suicide, and the factors related to it have been reviewed. Individualistic and social factors have been taken into account in order to understand the prevention of suicide. Consequently, both an individual and the environment people live in is often important for professionals to understand suicide. Also, the prevalence of suicide might be missing in many cases where people do not report suicide or self-harm related to suicide. Therefore, the screening process must be widened to cover all the people in the area rather than only people who report to the healthcare services. The prevention methods of suicide vary and include both individual approaches and social approaches; therefore, the implication of these various approaches into a prevention intervention seems to be vital. In that regard, education about both mental health problems and suicide, especially for young adults, seems to be effective in preventing suicide. Also, the intersectional approach and social cure for prevention should be considered by professionals for more effective suicide prevention intervention. Lastly, one of the factors seems to be the access to health services in local areas where people feel safe.
Socio-political conflicts : theoretical concepts and practices of settlement : [monograph]
Authors:   Institute of Sociology of FCTAS RAS, Moscow, Russian Federation, Nikovskaya Larisa I. , Mikhaylyonok Oleg M. ,   Institute of Sociology of FCTAS RAS, Moscow, Russian Federation, Timofeeva Lidiya N. ,   RANEPA, Moscow, Russia
Published: December 2024

В коллективной монографии содержится анализ проблем по наиболее актуальным направлениям отечественной конфликтологической мысли; рассмотрены вопросы, связанные с природой и функциями современных социально-политических конфликтов, с особенностями их детерминации и влиянием различных объективных и субъективных условий и факторов их формирования; обосновываются механизмы и методы их эффективного предупреждения, регулирования и разрешения. Особое внимание уделено проблемным узлам конфликтных процессов современного мира и России, а также вопросам возможного возникновения противоречий между государством и обществом в условиях роста геополитической напряжённости и сетевизации общественных отношений; представлен анализ различных типов и видов конфликтов, возникающих в публичном пространстве и дискурсе современного российского общества; акцентирована проблематика управления конфликтными процессами, технологиями и средствами, ведущими к их урегулированию и разрешению. Настоящая книга адресована специалистам в сфере государственного управления, политической и общественной деятельности, научным работникам и преподавателям вузов, аспирантам и студентам, специализирующимся в области политологии и смежных дисциплин.
Trends in the modification of family forms under the influence of migration: data from a survey of experts
Authors: Peshkova Vera
Published: December 2024

This article presents the first results of conceptualizing of the “migrant families”, investigations of family forms and models of relations, as well as the relationship between migration and the transformation of the institution of family and marriage using the example of migrant families from Central Asia in Russia. The empirical basis is in-depth interviews with 24 researchers representing various social disciplines and specializing in the study of international migration and family issues, both in Russia and in the Central Asian countries. The concept of “migrant families” refers to umbrella ones, since it covers different forms of families and models of family relations (marital, parent- child, kinship) at different stages of the family migration trajectory. Some forms of migrant families are following: transnational, including distant families; second or parallel families; mixed families; fictitious marriages/families; reunited families; families created during migration in Russia. The impact of migration on migrants’ families from Central Asia in Russia cannot be viewed as linear and unidirectional. Rather, such families find themselves in a continuum of many options, including norms of behavior and social practices in family relations accepted both in sending communities and in Russia. The choice of specific models of family relations, as well as the influence level of migration on an individual family, is to a certain extent determined by the family form, as well as the duration of the migration experience.
Types of organization of communicative management space in the context of the implementation of national projects: regional cross-section
Authors: Guseynova Ksenia , Shilova Valentina
Published: December 2024

. This article continues a series of studies on the organization of communicative space in the management of regions. The effectiveness of the implementation of certain management decisions may depend on many factors, including a qualitatively built dialogue between interested parties of social management representing the interests of various categories of citizens. The article presents the results of a search study on the identification of types of the communicative management space’ organization in the context of the implementation of national projects in regions with different levels of socio-cultural modernization. The main task was to determine the levels of constructive (balanced) and destructive (inconsistent) interaction between the subjects of three levels – managerial, resource and basic. With the help of secondary conceptualization of data from a mass survey of the population and mass expert surveys conducted in 12 regions of Russian Federation, it was possible to identify typical signs of organized communication between particular subjects in each of the studied areas by analyzing the opinion of experts. The validity of this group of respondents is confirmed by the presence of experience in management practice, education and professional competence. The authors studied the relations between the subjects of management (regional authorities, local self-government, business communities, public organizations, scientific organizations and the population) in each region. There were constructed the types of the communicative management space’ organization of the region by assessing the similarities and differences of communication connections: 1) balanced constructive, 2) with elements of mismatch, 3) inconsistent (unbalanced, destructive). During the analysis, it was revealed that assessment of the interaction of management subjects is related to the assessment of the management style in the region, the agreement with the managerial style of the regional authorities among representatives of the expert community is associated with an assessment of the nature of the constructiveness of relations between regional authorities and the population.
Employment of persons with disabilities: opportunities, priorities and outcomes of active policies in welfare states. Part one
Authors: Kulagina Elena
Published: December 2024

This two-part article examines the active employment policies of welfare states and their impact on the situation of persons with disabilities of working age. On the basis of research materials and data from population surveys in the EU and OECD countries, the article analyzes the trends of active employment policies for persons with moderate and severe disabilities in welfare states of different models for the period from 2010 to 2020. The first part of the article reveals the approaches of active policy to retention on the labor market, to provision of employment assistance services, to reduction of unemployment risks, to employment of persons with disabilities. The principles of transformation of allowances for disability, temporary disability, unemployment, income maintenance and application of personal measures – incentives and sanctions, which are based on increasing the responsibility of citizens for their own well-being, are considered. The role of the factor of de-regulation of the employment sphere in the approaches of active policy to the expansion of labor supply and maintenance of demand on the part of employers is shown. The priorities of active measures to promote employment, based on cost reduction and increasing returns on investment, and their impact on the employment of citizens with different degrees of impairment are revealed. The results of active policies (employment gap and unemployment rate) and their sustainability in relation to persons with moderate and severe impairments are revealed.