bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of Left Main Disease: Outcome After 1-year Follow-up at a Tertiary Hospital in Vietnam
Authors: Le Duy Cao Phuong , Bui Hoa The , Vo Quan Duy
Published: June 2024

Background: Left main (LM) coronary artery disease (CAD) is a severe condition that can lead to severe outcomes. Treatment options include medication, coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Recent advancements in PCI techniques position it as a viable alternative to CABG for LM revascularisation. Methods: This prospective observational study evaluated outcomes after PCI for LM CAD, encompassing in-hospital and post-discharge mortality, in a single-centre registry in Vietnam. Results: Our research involved 59 patients who underwent PCI for LM lesions, with an average age of 66.7 ±1.5 years, who were divided into two groups based on presentation diagnosis – acute coronary syndrome or chronic coronary syndrome. After PCI, one individual was diagnosed with contrast-induced nephropathy and one with cardiac shock. There were two cases of in-hospital mortality in the acute coronary syndrome group and one in the chronic coronary syndrome group giving a rate of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) of 5.1%. After a 12-month follow-up, the MACCE rate increased to 18.6%. Triple vessel coronary artery disease and troponin I elevation exhibited significant associations with adverse in-hospital outcomes (p<0.05). Conclusion: PCI for LM coronary artery disease is considered a safe treatment option, demonstrating relatively favourable in-hospital and mid-term outcomes. It presents a viable alternative for patients in need of revascularisation, particularly in cases where CABG is not the preferred choice. Clinical indicators, such as triple vessel coronary artery disease and elevated troponin I levels, may serve as predictors of adverse outcomes during hospitalisation.
La obra de arte como lugar de la esencia de la verdad
Authors: Gazmuri Barros Rosario
Published: June 2024

El presente escrito se propone mostrar por qué Heidegger, luego del fracaso de su proyecto inicial, presenta la obra de arte como lugar en el que se esencia la verdad. Más específicamente, propone descubrir por qué el arte permite la superación de la idea de mundo propia de la filosofía moderna y de la ciencia. Para esto, se mostrará por qué la noción de tierra es crucial, como sustracción ocultante, y que es neurálgica para que la verdad se esencie, y posibilite, así, la superación de la idea de mundo como objeto.
La influencia heideggeriana en la perspectiva comunitaria contemporánea de Byung-Chul Han
Authors: Butierrez Luis Fernando
Published: June 2024

En el siguiente trabajo distinguiremos la influencia del pensamiento de Heidegger en elaboraciones de Byung Chul Han en el marco de sus consideraciones de los lazos sociales , comunitarios y de sus respectivos enfoques críticos respecto de la tradición metafísica de la subjetividad.  A partir de analizar el modo en que  Han articula sus interpretaciones críticas de la analítica de Sein und Zeit ,  en el marco de sus propios análisis político-sociales contemporáneos,  buscaremos distinguir continuidades y diferencias entre ambas perspectivas . De esta manera nos proponemos poner en evidencia  ambas comprensiones del existente humano articuladas en torno a los lazos sociales , para dar cuenta de sus alcances respectivos
The influence of soil properties on grass and Kob abundance in Kainji Lake National Park, Nigeria
Authors: Olajesu Sunday Oladipo , Akinrinola Tajudeen
Published: June 2024

The dependence of livestock on grasses as food for sustainability has been established. However, there is limited information on the variation in soil properties on grass and animal abundance at the Kainji Lake National Park (KLNP). Therefore, the impact of soil properties on grassland and Kob were assessed at the Kainji Lake National Park, Nigeria, using an established transect [Gilbert Child (GC), Shehu Shagari (SS), Mamudu Lapai (ML), Hussain Mashi (HM) and Mara Staude (MS)]. The results indicated that variations in soil physical properties were not significantly different. However, Mamodu Lapai (ML) soil had 16.06% higher clay content compared to Hussain Mashi (HM) soils and Mara Staude (MS), and 9.61% compared to Gilbert Child (GC) and Shehu Shagari (SS) soils. Gilbert Child soil had significantly higher soil pH than ML and MS soils. Total organic carbon and total N were lowest in GC, but higher in Na contents. Grass coverage was significantly higher in GC than in MS, while SS, ML, HM, and MS had 9.67, 25.92, 12.96, and 41.97% lower grass coverage, respectively. The cluster size of Kob and the number of Kob sited were significantly higher in GC than in MS, ML, and HM. Grass abundance and Kob activity were higher under sandy soil with high soil pH and Na content but low in TOC and TN. Maintaining grass cover and animal stock at the KLNP requires a proper grazing management strategy that ensures continual maintenance of soil quality for sustainability.
Stability of an isotonic beverage based on sweet whey permeate added with cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.)
Authors: Gómez-Giraldo Daniel Felipe , Londoño-Uribe Margarita María , Vargas-Díaz Sandra Liliana , Sepúlveda-Valencia JoséUriel , Ciro-Velásquez Héctor José
Published: June 2024

Carbohydrate and mineral content in whey permeate is similar to that of commercially available sports drinks, most of which are formulated without functional ingredients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical stability of two formulations of isotonic beverage from whey permeate obtained by membrane separation (ultrafiltration), added with cape gooseberry fruit (Physalis peruviana L.). Physicochemical and microbiological stability, total polyphenol and carotenoid content, antioxidant activity (ABTS and DPPH) and sensory profile were evaluated during two-months of refrigerated storage at 4 °C. The results showed high physicochemical stability (pH, acidity, and total soluble solids) for the functional beverage. Important differences were observed in osmolality, which increased from 304.83 to 324.13 mOsm kg-1 for the non-hydrolyzed drink (BIUN) and from 330.1 to 350.53 mOsm kg-1 for the hydrolyzed drink (BIUH). The average content of total phenols was 9.64 and 9.72 mg-AG.100 g-1 for the BIUN and BIUH beverages, respectively. There was a reduction in the antioxidant activity of the drinks by both DPPH and ABTS analysis during storage time. Total carotenoid content decreased from 0.095 to 0.076 mg β-carotene.100 g-1 and from 0.115 to 0.076 mg β-carotene.100 g-1 for the BIUN and BIUH beverages, respectively. The sensory profile showed that both drinks had high overall quality.
Lärande för inkludering i arbetsliv och samhälle
Authors: Vesterberg Viktor
Published: June 2024

Social inkludering och livslångt lärande utgör nyckelområden inom den Europeiska unionens arbetsmarknads-, utbildnings- och socialpolitiska områden. I denna artikel undersöks hur professionella inom EU-finansierade insatser riktade till utsatta EU-migranter i Sverige arbetar med att främja lärande för social inkludering för målgruppen. Analysen är inspirerad av Foucaults begreppsapparat kring styrningsrationaliteter och makt. Syftet är att bidra med kunskap om lärande riktat mot utsatta grupper som ska lära sig att bli socialt inkluderade. I artikeln analyseras vilka problembilder, utmaningar och möjligheter för lärande som lyfts fram inom EU-finansierade sociala insatser samt vilka pedagogiska rationaliteter och tekniker som ligger till grund för fostrandet av projektens deltagare. Det empiriska underlaget för artikeln är 16 kvalitativa intervjuer med personer som på olika vis är involverade i de EU-finansierade insatserna. Ett av studiens huvudsakliga resultat handlar om två olika rationaliteter för lärande som identifierats; individorienterat lärande samt strukturellt inriktat lärande. Det individorienterade lärandet handlar om fysisk och psykisk ohälsa sprungen ur projektdeltagarnas leverne. Det strukturellt orienterade lärandet handlar om att främja medborgarkunskap – kunskap om vilka rättigheter och skyldigheter som finns i Sverige och Europa - för att främja gruppens deltagande i samhällslivet och demokratin.
Seküler Tutum ve Makyavelist Davranış: Üniversite Öğrencileri Üzerine Bir Araştırma Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesi Örneği
Authors: Yavuz Emrah , Çavuş Mustafa Fedai
Published: June 2024

Sekülerleşmeye dair yapılan çalışmalar incelendiğinde, genel olarak sekülerleşmeyi bir sosyal olgu düzeyinde ele alan çalışmaların, sekülerleşmeyi teorik tartışmalar çerçevesinde irdeleyen çalışmalara nazaran çok daha az sayıda olduğu gözlenmiştir. Hem sekülerliğin hem de desekülerliğin yaşandığını ileri süren çalışmaların, sekülerleşmenin toplumsal görünümlerine ilişkin olgusal veri sunmada yetersiz olduğu görülmekle birlikte şüphesiz her araştırmanın sekülerleşme literatürüne katkı sağladığı göz ardı edilmemelidir. Sekülerleşmenin toplumsal yapıda ne düzeyde ve hangi konular özelinde gerçekleştiğinin tespiti için olgusal verilere/araştırmalara ihtiyaç vardır. Sekülerleşmenin Makyavelist davranışları tetikleyici bir faktör olabileceği varsayımından hareketle gerçekleştirilen bu çalışmanın amacı, seküler tutum ve Makyavelist davranış arasındaki ilişkiyi seküler normlara sahip alanlarda eğitim gören, sekülerleştirici/dönüştürücü eğitimin etkisiyle daha seküler yorumlar benimsediği ve dolayısıyla Makyavelist davranışlar sergileyebileceği varsayılan üniversite öğrencileri örnekleminde tespit etmektir. Seküler tutum ile Makyavelist davranış arasında bir ilişkinin olup olmadığını, üniversite öğrencilerinin hangi ölçüde seküler tutum ve Makyavelist davranış sergilediğini ölçmek bu araştırmanın temel problemidir. Bu nedenle çalışmanın kavramsal çerçevesi, klasik sekülerleşme teorileri tartışmalarından beri olup, seküler tutum ve Makyavelist davranış ekseninde oluşturulmuştur. Nicel araştırma deseni oluşturularak yapılan bu çalışmada ilişkisel tarama yöntemi, örnekleme yöntemi ve online anket tekniği kullanılmıştır. Araştırma kapsamında Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesinde (OKÜ) lisans düzeyinde öğrenim gören öğrencilere e-mail atılarak gönüllü bir şekilde ankete katılmaları istenmiş ve elde edilen 710 adet anket verisi ile analizler yapılmıştır. Elde edilen verilerle yapılan korelasyon analizi sonuçlarına göre Makyavelist davranış ile seküler zihniyete kayma arasında düşük düzeyde de olsa anlamlı ve pozitif yönde bir ilişki vardır. Ölçeğin diğer boyutlarından olan gündelik hayatta dini hassasiyetleri sürdürme ve siyasi otoritenin sekülerleşmesiyle Makyavelist davranış arasında ise yine düşük düzeyde de olsa anlamlı ve negatif yönde bir ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Seküler tutum boyutlarının Makyavelist davranışa etkilerine bakmak için yapılan regresyon analizi sonuçlarına göre sadece seküler zihniyete kayma boyutunun Makyavelist davranışı anlamlı bir şekilde etkilediği görülmektedir. Diğer alt boyutlardaysa düşük düzeyde bir ilişki olsa da etkileşim gözlemlenmemiştir.
Tanzanya’da Leibzig Misyoner Cemiyeti Misyonerliği, Karşılaşılan Zorluklar ve Kullanılan Yöntemler
Authors: Han Şeyma , Kızılabdullah Şahin
Published: June 2024

“Tanzanya’da Leibzig Misyoner Cemiyeti Misyonerliği, Karşılaşılan Zorluklar ve Kullanılan Yöntemler” isimli makale “Tanzanya’da Misyonerlik Faaliyetler Lutheran Kilise Örneği” isimli yüksek lisans tezine dayanmaktadır. Makale, Lutheran misyonerliğinin Tanzanya’da faaliyetlerine nasıl başladıkları, ilerleme yöntemleri ve karşılaşılan güçlükleri anlama noktasında önem arz etmektedir. Makalede ana konuya odaklanmadan önce, Tanzanya hakkında genel bir bilgilendirme yapılmış, ardından Leibzig Misyon Cemiyeti’nin (LMS) faaliyetlerine nasıl başladığı, kronolojik bir şekilde açmış olduğu istasyonlar, bu istasyonlarda karşılaşmış olduğu zorluklar ve kullanılan yöntemler hakkında bilgi verilmiştir. Ayrıca, Tanzanya’da Lutheran misyoner cemiyetlerinin, Tanzanya Evanjelik Lutheran Kilisesi (Tanzania Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania) ELCT ile tek bir kilise çatı altında toplanması ele alınmıştır. Son olarak, ELCT’nin kabul etmiş olduğu ilkeler ve Martin Luther’in öğretilerinin Afrika’daki yansımaları üzerinde durulmuştur. Makale, sadece misyonerleri ve misyonerlik faaliyetlerini değil, ayrıca muhatap olunan ve yüzyıllardır sömürgeleştirilen Afrika halkını anlamamıza da yardımcı olmaktadır. Araştırma, Lutheran misyonerliğinin Tanzanya’da başlamış olduğu 19. yüzyıl sonu ve yoğunlaştığı 20. yüzyıl ile sınırlandırılmıştır.
Otto von Bismarck’ın (1815-1898) katkılarıyla gerçekleşen Berlin Konferansı sayesinde, batılı ülkelerin bayrakları ile haçları da sömürge topraklarına girmiştir. Tanzanya'da Lutheran Misyon, Johann Ludwig Krapf (1810-1881) ve Johannes Rebmann'ın (1820-1876) CMS tarafından görevlendirilmeleri sonucu başlamıştır. LMS, CMS'den 1892 tarihinde görevi devralmıştır ve Machame, Mamba, Old Moshi, Pare, Meru'da faaliyet göstermiştir.
Misyon faaliyetleri süresince, savaşlar, kıtlık ve salgın, çok eşlilik, sünnet uygulaması, tanrı anlayışı gibi birçok zorlukla karşılaşılmıştır. Zorluklar, onları ortadan kaldırmaya yardımcı olacak; eğitim, sağlık, bütüncül hizmet, ortak dil (lingua franca), Kutsal Kitap çevirileri, ev ziyaretleri, yerli yardımcılar ve yerlileştirme gibi yöntemleri de beraberinde getirmiştir. Tanzanya’da LMS dışında; Katolik Kutsal Ruh Babaları (Holy Ghost Father/ Spiritanlar), Katolik Beyaz Babalar (Peres Blancs), Katolik Benediktinler, Anglikan Kilise Misyon Topluluğu (Chuch Missionary Society) CMS, Anglikan Üniversitelerin Orta Afrika Misyonu (The Universities’ Mission to Central Africa) UMCA gibi misyon grupları mevcuttur. Tanzanya'da bulunan Lutheran Misyon toplulukları, Evanjelik Lüteriyen Kilisesi (ELCT) adı altında 1963 yılında tek bir çatı altında toplanmıştır. ELCT bugün 5,2 milyon üyesi ile Tanzanya nüfusu içinde hatırı sayılır bir yere sahiptir.
Bu çalışmada, deskriptif yöntem kullanılmıştır. Ulaşılabilen tüm ilk kaynaklara inilerek Lutheran misyonerler ve Tanzanya hakkında bilgi verilmiştir. Çalışmada Türkçe kaynaklara yer verilmekle birlikte yabancı kaynak kullanımına ve misyon topluluklarının bilinen kısaltmalarının kullanılmasına önem gösterilmiştir.
ELECTROOSMOTIC FLOW OF MICROPOLAR NANOFLUID THROUGH A NON-DARCY POROUS MEDIA WITH VON NEUMANN STABILITY CONDITION
Authors: Abouzeid Mohamed Y. , Shaaban Abeer A.
Published: June 2024

This study investigates the action of time-periodic temperature and nanoparticle concentration divergence on electroosmotic micropolar Eyring-Powell nanofluid flow through a non-Darcy porous medium and over an infinite vertical plate. The effects of viscous and Ohmic dissipation, heat source, thermal radiation, Dufour trait, and chemical reaction are considered. The complicated system of differential equations which governs the problem is transformed into a system of nonlinear algebraic equations by using the finite difference method. Numerical results for the velocity, microrotation velocity, temperature, and nanoparticle concentration distributions, as well as the skin friction, reduced Nusselt number, and Sherwood number, are obtained. It is noted that the velocity becomes greater with an escalating Helmholtz-Smoluchowski velocity. Meanwhile, it elevates when rising in chemical reaction order. The enriching in thermophoresis parameter causes a dwindling influence on the nanoparticle concentration while also causing an increase in temperature. This study is significant in many diverse medical implementations as nanoparticles are utilized in the treatment of cancerous tumors.
Allogamy, metaxenia and hybrids in orchids, what do we know about it?
Authors: Barreda-Castillo José Martín , Pansarin Emerson Ricardo , Monribot-Villanueva Juan Luis , Guerrero-Analco José A. , Menchaca-García Rebeca Alicia
Published: June 2024

Orchids are a diverse group of plants, also manifested in their great diversity of flowers. Despite this, orchids are pollinated either through autogamy or allogamy (geitonogamy and xenogamy). Although there are some autogamous orchids, the majority are allogamous, mainly pollinated by xenogamy since they present physical or genetic barriers that prevent self-pollination. In addition, orchids are known for their capacity for interspecific pollination, which could influence fruits (metaxenia) and seeds (xenia) production. Its capacity for hybridization represents an opportunity to produce organisms tolerant to biotic or abiotic stress, in addition to exhibiting new shapes, colors and fragrances; this would be important in horticulture, where the proper selection of parents provides those advantages to the descendant hybrids. This review addresses the characteristics of each type of reproduction systems in orchids, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. At the same time, the study of the induction effect of metaxenia and xenia in this family is proposed. Finally, the production of orchid hybrids is contextualized and the opportunities of this approach in the near future.
Puerarin alleviates osteoporosis in rats by targeting the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway
Authors: Zhao Xinlei , Zhou Jiaxuan , Liu Yanqing , Wang Jianguo , Liu Youcai , Wang Beiyu , Han Caiting , Zhao Shengjie , Zhang Yijun
Published: June 2024

Osteoporosis (OP) is a common chronic progressive bone disease that increases fracture risk in postmenopausal women. Research suggests that puerarin (Pue) may be an effective treatment for OP. This study examined the effects and underlying mechanisms of Pue in treating postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) in rats. Sprague–Dawley (SD) rats underwent bilateral ovariectomy to simulate PMOP and were then treated with subcutaneous injections of Pue. Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured using a bone densitometer. Micro-CT scans assessed femur bone structure and various parameters were calculated: bone volume fraction (BV/TV), bone surface density (BS/TV), trabecular thickness (Tb.Th), trabecular number (Tb.N), trabecular separation (Tb.Sp), and bone surface area-to-bone volume ratio (BS/BV). Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was employed to observe femoral tissue pathology. Serum levels of bone formation metabolism-related markers—osteocalcin (OC), bone alkaline phosphatase (BALP), and procollagen type I N-terminal propeptide (PINP)—were measured via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The protein expression levels of the Janus kinase 2/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (JAK2/STAT3) signaling pathway in bone tissue were evaluated using Western blotting assay. The results showed improved bone density and reduced bone loss in rats treated with Pue. There were also significant increases in serum levels of OC and BALP, indicating enhanced osteogenesis. Furthermore, there was a decrease in activation of the JAK2/STAT3 pathway in femoral tissue, suggesting a pathway inhibition. These findings indicate that Pue may combat osteoporosis by promoting osteogenesis and inhibiting activation of the JAK2/STAT3 pathway activation.
MAJOR SALIVARY GLAND TUMORS: SINGLE INSTITUTION EXPERIENCE
Authors: Kiszka Mariusz , Barnaś Szczepan , Babchyshyn Witalij , Olszewski Jurek
Published: June 2024

Introduction

The study analyses the occurrence and treatment outcomes of tumors of the major salivary glands in our patients.

Material and methods

Between 2019 and March 2023, a total of 182 salivary gland surgeries were conducted at our clinic. Of these, 111 were on females aged 18 to 76 years, and 71 on males aged 18 to 82 years. Diagnosis comprised a medical history, otolaryngological physical examination, ultrasonography (USG), fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy of tumor, laboratory tests (CBC, CRP), and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Results

Predominantly (176 patients), benign tumors and neoplasms were found in the parotid salivary gland. Histopathology most commonly revealed pleomorphic adenoma (PA, 74 cases) and Warthin’s tumor (WT, 70 cases). Other benign tumors and neoplasms made up only 18% of cases. Malignant neoplasms were only identified in the parotid salivary gland in 3.3% of cases; these were diagnosed as epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, acinic cell carcinoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma, and ductal carcinoma.

Conclusions

In our dataset, most patients with tumors of the major salivary glands were operated on at ages above 60 years. A low incidence of malignant tumors and a high incidence of WT of the large salivary glands were observed. The main postoperative complication was facial nerve paresis in 7.6% of cases.
O estatuto da realidade nas psicoses: apontamentos sobre a direção do tratamento
Authors:   Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, Chagas Rabêlo Fabiano , De Oliveira Carvalho Gustavo ,   Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba, Rodrigues Dias Reginaldo ,   Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba
Published: June 2024

Trata-se de um ensaio teórico e crítico que problematiza a direção do tratamento de psicóticos no contexto dos equipamentos públicos de saúde brasileiro. A partir de uma experiência de residência terapêutica, onde se constatou com usuários psicóticos a ênfase no tratamento farmacológico e ações de promoção de direitos e cidadania, levantou-se a hipótese de que algumas formas de mediações psicoterápicas que levassem em conta a especificidade da constituição da realidade na psicose poderiam auxiliar na calibragem de um plano de intervenção mais efetivo. Escolheu-se a constituição da realidade como categoria teórica central, pois, de acordo com Freud e Lacan, a realidade é organizada de modo diferenciado em função da posição particular do sujeito em relação à linguagem e a alteridade, o que acarreta consequências significativas para a direção do tratamento. Resgata-se então a contribuição de Lacan em torno dos esquemas L, R e I para discutir os fundamentos do processo de cura nas psicoses.
Walter Gropius, history of the IV CIAM Congress, the Charter of Athens and some of its results
Authors: Filippov Vasily
Published: June 2024

The history of the emergence of the idea of multi-story housing construction is described, starting with the project of the experimental settlement of Spandau-Haselhorst by Walter Gropius and the subsequent report of Gropius to the third CIAM congress. The conditions under which the IV CIAM Congress met are shown - the world economic crisis, the strengthening of authoritarianism in the world, the absence of German, American and Soviet architects, as well as opponents of Le Corbusier in other delegations. The history of the IV Congress and the appearance, ten years after it, of two versions of the Athens Charter are described. The differences between José Luis Sert's version and Le Corbusier's version are presented, as well as some results of its implementation. The implementation of ideas, both different from the Athens Charter and its followers, in Great Britain and the place that the construction of multi-storey housing eventually took in the country is described. An example of construction regulation in Germany is given, which makes the construction of multi-story housing economically unprofitable.
Influence of storage conditions on the viability of spheroids from human chondrocytes
Authors: Golubinskaya Polina A. , Pikina Arina S. , Ruchko Evgenii S. , Eremeev Artem V.
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND: The use of tissue-engineered products for treating hyaline cartilage injuries is currently a promising direction for regenerative medicine. The study of storage and transportation conditions of such preparations is essential in product development because it determines the viability and functional activity of the cellular component of the product. In addition, such work should be performed following the requirements of Russian legislation before using the developed drug product in clinical trials.
AIM: To characterize the storage conditions for tissue-engineered preparations such as chondrospheres.
METHODS: Chondrospheres were formed from human chondrocytes obtained from the biopsy material of the knee joint cartilage of patients diagnosed according to ICD-10 codes M15–M19. After the formation of chondrospheres, cell viability was examined using the metabolic dye PrestoBlue, and the expression of chondrogenic markers (SOX9, aggrecan, collagen type 1 and type 2) was preserved using real-time polymerase chain reaction under various transportation conditions, i.e., at different storage times, medium composition, and temperature.
RESULTS: The analysis of the expression of chondrocyte markers confirmed that cells in chondrospheres retain a chondrocyte phenotype. In the cell viability study of tissue-engineered products under various conditions (temperature, solution, and time), the most favorable environment for storing the product was phosphate buffer saline and 0.9% sodium chloride solution (р 0.05). The metabolic activity of the cells that make up the tissue-engineered product was maintained when stored at +4 °C for up to 3 days (р 0.05).
CONCLUSION: Isotonic solution and temperature regime +4 °C for not more than 2 days showed the preferable medium and conditions for storing and transporting the prototype cartilage implant as chondrospheres.
Factores de estrés y su asociación con los biomarcadores del síndrome metabólico
Authors: Cobo-Sevilla Verónica , Martínez-García Diana , Velasco Evelin , Herrera López José Luis , Jiménez Eulalia Isabel Analuisa
Published: June 2024

Introducción: el síndrome metabólico es considerado como un conjunto de factores de riesgo para desarrollar enfermedades cardiovasculares y diabéticas, en adición a esto, los biomarcadores determinan un diagnóstico del síndrome metabólico. Existen diversos factores que pueden causar el síndrome metabólico, uno de ellos, el estrés, que se concibe como la reacción de un individuo ante eventos o situaciones que exceden los mecanismos de adaptación. Objetivos: explorar la literatura científica existente para identificar y sintetizar los diferentes factores de estrés fisiológico que se han investigado en relación con el síndrome metabólico, y evaluar críticamente la evidencia disponible sobre la asociación entre los factores de estrés identificados y los biomarcadores específicos del síndrome metabólico. Además, realizar un análisis de la calidad metodológica de los estudios incluidos en la revisión para evaluar la validez y la fiabilidad de los resultados obtenidos. Materiales y Métodos: se realizó una revisión sistemática usando bases de datos como PubMed, Redalyc, SciELO y Google Scholar, en donde se incluyeron investigaciones que busquen establecer una relación entre el estrés y los biomarcadores del síndrome metabólico en publicaciones desde enero del 2017 a noviembre del 2022. Se tomaron en cuenta criterios de la Declaración PRISMA. Resultados: se incluyeron un total de 32 artículos, en donde se pudo observar que los biomarcadores del estrés oxidativo que influyen en el padecimiento del síndrome metabólico son diversos y pueden afectar de múltiples formas al ser humano, generando enfermedades como la diabetes, enfermedades cardiovasculares, pulmonares y hasta neuropsicológicas. Conclusiones: los biomarcadores del estrés oxidativo influyen de manera directa en el padecimiento de síndrome metabólico y son identificados como un factor determinante para diagnosticar enfermedades desencadenantes de este síndrome.
Health Needs and Priorities of an Underserved Karenni Refugee Community: A Community Needs Assessment
Authors: Sucaldito Ana D. , Meh Htay , Rhodes Scott D. , Daniel Stephanie S.
Published: June 2024

Background

Southeast Asian refugee communities are frequently underserved by social and medical systems and experience profound health and health care inequities. The purpose of this study was to detail the health needs, priorities, and health care utilization of the Karenni, a Southeast Asian refugee community, in Forsyth County, North Carolina.

Methods

A mixed-mode survey (i.e., online and in-person) was distributed in Kayah, Burmese, and English to Karenni adults in Forsyth County. Quantitative and qualitative questions focused on community health needs, health and public health service utilization, and social determinants of health.

Results

101 Karenni adults completed the survey, with a total of 91 participants completing the quantitative portion (N = 91). Utilization of health care and public health services was low and impacted by individual- and contextual-level barriers, such as limited English profi­ciency and social determinants of health (e.g., lower levels of education and employment compared to state and national averages). Mental health, chronic pain, and health care access were highlighted as prominent community concerns while theh plaw theh jie (togetherness) and community organizations were described as community strengths.

Limitations

Data were collected using convenience sampling, and limited knowledge from the Karenni community regarding research served as a barrier to recruitment. Some sensitive questions (e.g., income) also experienced higher levels of missingness.

Conclusion

This assessment highlights the need to increase engagement with and lower barriers to care for the Karenni community in Forsyth County, North Carolina. To produce culturally congruent and acceptable care, public health and health care systems should partner with the community to identify and address community needs and priorities, harness assets, and mitigate health and health care inequities.
Improving YOLO Object Detection Performance on Single-Board Computer using Virtual Machine
Authors: Haq Muhamad Amirul , Huy Le Nam Quoc , Fahriani Nuniek
Published: June 2024

Single-board computers have gained popularity in the recent decade, largely due to the immense advancements in deep learning. Deep learning involves complex computational processes that are beyond the capabilities of regular microcontrollers, thus necessitating the use of single-board computers. However, single-board computers are primarily designed to operate efficiently in low-power environments. Therefore, optimization is crucial for running deep learning algorithms effectively on single-board computers. In this work, we explore the impact of utilizing the DeepStream framework to run deep learning algorithms, specifically the YOLO algorithm, on NVIDIA Jetson single-board computers. The DeepStream framework can be executed in virtual machines, notably Docker, to improve the performance and portability of the model. Additionally, deploying the Docker virtual machine from removable disks can further enhance its portability and even increase the algorithm's speed. Our benchmarks indicate that real-time streaming of the YOLO algorithm can operate up to 8.5 times faster when deployed from a Docker virtual machine.
consumidor fitness
Authors: Cristancho Triana Gerson Jaquín , Alfonso Salcedo Camilo Andrés , Ibáñez Martínez Yuliana , León Olarte Emily Estefannia
Published: June 2024

El consumo saludable es una tendencia que se aceleró a partir del confinamiento por COVID 19, parte de la población adoptó estilos de vida en beneficio de su estado físico y mental. En ese contexto, esta investigación tiene como objetivo identificar los diferentes tipos de consumidores fitness y los que aspectos que influyen en la intención de compra, como las actividades, intereses y opiniones de los compradores. A partir de un estudio descriptivo se aplicó un cuestionario a 475 hombres y mujeres entre los 18 y los 40 años en la ciudad de Bogotá, quienes indicaron mantener un estilo de vida saludable. El análisis de datos se desarrolló por medio de un análisis factorial confirmatorio y empleando la metodología AIO se realizó la segmentación con el estadístico de K-medias. Además, se ejecutó un análisis correlacional para identificar las relaciones entre las variables AIO con los factores que influyen en la intención de compra. Como resultado se identificaron tres segmentos de consumidores, el de mayor apropiación hacia el consumo fitness se caracteriza por seguir cuentas de redes sociales de influencers que generan contenido saludable y que toman como referencia los intereses y opiniones, siendo estos los aspectos que influyen en la compra de productos que favorecen el acondicionamiento físico y la alimentación sana.
Exploring non-disclosure practices among male university job seekers through communication privacy management theory
Authors: Sapili Anis Rabiatul , Ahmad Tajuddin Siti Nor Amalina
Published: June 2024

This study aims to investigate the phenomenon of non-disclosure of personal information among male individuals, employing the Communication Privacy Management Theory as a guiding framework. The objectives of the study encompass identifying the specific types of personal information male students refrain from disclosing, examining the underlying reasons for their non-disclosure practices, and assessing the impact of non-disclosure on their interpersonal relationships. Qualitative research methods, primarily in-depth interviews, were employed to gather insights, with six male students from Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) participating in the interviews. The findings reveal that male students at UPSI do engage in non-disclosure of personal information, albeit to a certain extent. Specifically, the findings discovered four types of personal information—secrets, traumas, dark history, and family matters—that these students commonly choose not to disclose. Notably, there are four categories of personal information they tend to withhold, namely secrets, traumas, dark history, and family matters. The reluctance to disclose stems from factors such as insecure attachment, a reluctance to worry about their parents, and strained relationships with their family members. Furthermore, the study highlights that non-disclosure of personal information has both negative and positive repercussions on the participants’ relationships with others. Moreover, the study underscores that non-disclosure of personal information can have both negative and positive effects on the participants’ relationships, shedding light on the complexities of navigating personal privacy choices in the university and job-seeking context. The study contributes valuable insights into the challenges of employability dilemmas faced by male university students concerning the management of personal information.
Metody spektrometrii mas oparte o dane (DDA) oraz metody niezależne od danych (DIA) wykorzystywane w analizie materiału biologicznego
Authors: Nolka-Szaszner Marta , Strugała Aleksander , Marczak Łukasz
Published: June 2024

Mass spectrometry is an important tool in proteomic, metabolomic and lipidomic analysis. To fully use its potential, it is crucial to select and configure the appropriate analytical approach. For untargeted research, there are two main strategies available: data-dependent analysis (DDA) and data-independent analysis (DIA). Both methods differ in the way the analysis is carried out and in the degree of coverage of the obtained data, which is why each of them can be used in various types of research. The DDA method is based on continuous scanning of the analyzed ions, as a result of which the precursors with the highest intensity are fragmented in the MS2 mode. On the other hand, DIA, due to the use of combined ranges of precursor ion isolation, allows for a deeper analysis of the analyzed compounds. Both approaches also have modifications that improve their operation and enable obtaining more valuable data. Methods combining both techniques are also appearing on the horizon, such as DDIA, which uses the advantages of both methods, opening new analytical possibilities.
The right literacy on the right performance: Does Islamic financial literacy affect business performance through Islamic financial inclusion?
Authors: Aisyah Esy Nur , Pratikto Heri , Wardoyo Cipto , Restuningdiah Nurika
Published: June 2024

This study examines how Islamic financial literacy and Islamic financial access contribute to the performance of Halal MSMEs using knowledge-based theory. Micro, small, and medium-sized halal businesses (MSMEs) have an important role in the economy and the rapid growth of the world halal industry. The success of halal MSMEs depends on a number of factors, including the availability of Islamic funding and the financial literacy of Islamic finance. This study adopted a hierarchical regression model to examine quantitative data from a sample of 209 halal MSMEs' owners and managers in Malang Raya, Indonesia. The findings demonstrate that a high level of Islamic financial literacy can encourage Islamic financial inclusion, while inclusive Islamic financial institutions have a significant impact on MSMEs’ performance. In promoting inclusive Islamic finance, this study contributes by describing how Islamic financial inclusion affects the performance of Halal MSMEs and the level of society's knowledge on Islamic finance. Implications: Once MSMEs have a strong understanding of the Islamic finance principles, they are more likely to use these resources to increase access to Islamic finance; thereby leading to business growth and expansion. For this study, the halal industry within the food and beverage sector is a noteworthy production sector.
Survival Analysis of Ovarian Cancer Patients in Yazd City, Central part of Iran, 1999-2018
Authors: Arabi Maryam , Madadizadeh Farzan , Mortazavizadeh Mohammadreza , Fallahzadeh Hossien
Published: June 2024

Background: Ovarian Cancer (OC) as a common gynecologic cancer according to mortality rate has the seventh rank among women in the world. This study aimed to identify risk factors associated with OC survival in Yazd, Iran.
Methods: In this observational retrospective cohort study, the medical records of 150 patients who were definitively diagnosed with OC from 1999 to 2018 were investigated. The Kaplan–Meier estimator and the Cox proportional hazard model with hazard ratio and the log-rank test were used for data analysis. All statistical analyses were done in R 4.0.5, package survival.
Results: 60.77% (91 people) of patients were under 60 years old. 32.7% (49 people) were in stage III of the disease. 62% (93 people) did not have ascites, 67.3% (101 people) had disease-free survival more than 65 months. 45 (30%) of 150 patients were dead. Median survival time was 96 months (95% CI∶57.20 to 134.79), one, three, five-, and ten-year survival rates were 83,73,55 and 33 months; respectively. Log-rank test results showed there was a significant difference between age, stage, ascites, disease-free survival, and Treatment method, CA125 after and before treatment (p < 0.05). Cox proportional hazard model result showed ascites (HRadj = 3.89, 95% CI: 1.35 to 11.15, P = 0.01) and DFS (HRadj = 23.52, 95 % CI: 4.21to128.33, p = < 0.001) as significant covariates.
Conclusion: The results of our study showed that disease-free survival and ascites are the main risk factors for OC and paying attention to them will be effective in increasing patient survival.
Positive Complete Theories and Positive Strong Amalgamation Property
Authors: Belkasmi Mohammed
Published: June 2024

We introduce the notion of positive strong amalgamation property and we investigate some universal forms and properties of this notion.
Considering the close relationship between the amalgamation property and the notion of complete theories, we explore the fundamental properties of positively complete theories, and we illustrate the behaviour of this notion by bringing changes to the language of the theory through the groups theory.
On Combining Intuitionistic and S4 Modal Logic
Authors: Rasga João , Sernadas Cristina
Published: June 2024

We address the problem of combining intuitionistic and S4 modal logic in a non-collapsing way inspired by the recent works in combining intuitionistic and classical logic. The combined language includes the shared constructors of both logics namely conjunction, disjunction and falsum as well as the intuitionistic implication, the classical implication and the necessity modality. We present a Gentzen calculus for the combined logic defined over a Gentzen calculus for the host S4 modal logic. The semantics is provided by Kripke structures. The calculus is proved to be sound and complete with respect to this semantics. We also show that the combined logic is a conservative extension of each component. Finally we establish that the Gentzen calculus for the combined logic enjoys cut elimination.
Przekształcenia fizjonomiczne i atrakcyjność krajobrazu kulturowego obszaru byłego getta łódzkiego
Authors: Pupar Tadeusz
Published: June 2024

Fizjonomia miasta to jego wygląd, to co może zaobserwować większość eksploratorów obszarów zurbanizowanych. Z kolei przekształcenia dotyczą zmian, które wydarzyły się na przestrzeni lat. W przypadku łódzkich Bałut istotne zmiany zaszły dopiero z początkiem XIX w., kiedy to wraz z rozwojem Łodzi przemysłowej dokonało się gwałtowne rozszerzenie strefy miejskiej. Wtedy też do miasta zaczęli przybywać osadnicy wyznania mojżeszowego, którzy na następne dekady zdefiniowali charakter kulturowy Starego Miasta. W artykule za cel przyjęto zidentyfikowanie zmian fizjonomicznych obszaru byłego getta na podstawie opisów zawartych w literaturze przedmiotu oraz analizy planów archiwalnych. Autor postanowił również ocenić stopień zachowania krajobrazu kulturowego, przeprowadzając inwentaryzację urbanistyczną i bonitację punktową. Dodatkowo były w niej punktowane miejsca związane z ludnością żydowską oraz jej martyrologią. Założenie to miało na celu ustalenie obszaru, w którym krajobraz kulturowy jest najlepiej zachowany, a przy tym najbardziej atrakcyjny wizualnie, aby w końcowym etapie badań zasugerować możliwe do podjęcia działania.
Analyzing the Expectant Management of Redefined Active Phase of Labor (WHO 2018 Guidelines) in Nulliparous Women: A Randomized Control Trial
Authors: Tandon Anshika , Mahendru Rajiv , Sangwan Vijayata , Khandelwal Shivani , Lakra Pinki , Sheoran Swati , Siwach Sunita
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND:The World Health Organization (WHO) in their 2018 guidelines favored a noninterventional approach toward the labor process. The active phase of labor will be initiated when the cervix is 5 cm dilated and during obsoleted use of a 1 cm/hour cervical dilation rate as a diagnostic test for abnormal birth outcomes.

OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study is to compare an active interventional labor management approach to a noninterventional labor management approach in nulliparous parturient women in terms of need of intervention, mode of birth, and maternofetal outcome.

METHODOLOGY:This randomized control study was conducted at a rural tertiary care hospital for a period of 1.5 years. Nulliparous low-risk pregnant women presenting in latent labor were randomly allocated into two groups on the basis of cervical dilation and labor intervention. WHO 2014 guidelines with partograph were followed in group 1, and 2018 WHO guidelines with labor care guide were followed in group 2.

RESULT:Both the groups were comparable with age, parity, and Bishop score at the time of admission. The incidence rates of intervention in the active first stage of labor in group 1 and group 2 were 31% and 10% with an odds ratio of 0.192 (95% confidence interval [CI] [0.079, 0.466]), and the rates of lower segment cesarean section in both the groups were 17.6% and 5.8%, respectively. The odds ratio with 95% CI for postpartum hemorrhage and neonatal intensive care unit admission in group 1 compared with group 2 was 0.313 [0.061, 1.610] and 1.057 [0.143, 7.832], respectively.

CONCLUSION:This study showed that the shifting of the active first-stage threshold by 1 cm and letting labor progress at its natural pace significantly reduced the need for intervention and affected the fetal and maternal outcome positively.
Traumatic arterial thoracic outlet syndrome after multiple rib fractures not including the first rib in Korea: a case report
Authors: Lee Seock Yeol
Published: June 2024

Arterial thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) resulting from thoracic trauma is an exceedingly rare condition, typically caused by a fracture of the first rib or clavicle. In this report, the author presents a case of traumatic arterial TOS precipitated by multiple left rib fractures, notably excluding the first rib, following a fall from a 2-m high stepladder. The patient was treated successfully with first rib resection via a transaxillary approach, and the postoperative course was uneventful. The literature includes no known reports of traumatic arterial TOS in patients with multiple fractures that spare the first rib, making this the first documented case of its kind. In this instance, the patient sustained fractures to the fourth and fifth ribs. The TOS was likely not a direct result of the multiple rib fractures, which were located some distance from the thoracic outlet. Rather, it is hypothesized that the trauma from these fractures caused a soft tissue injury within the thoracic outlet, which ultimately led to the development of TOS.
Process Analysis of Aeronautical Ergatic Systems: monograph
Authors: Kurdel Pavel , Adamcik F. , Boichenko S.
Published: June 2024

The focus of the monograph is on the results of the research aimed at creating conditions for the use of the navigation ergatic complex. The determinants include the applicability criteria of methods for defining the efficiency of autonomous navigation ergatic complexуі. From the point of view of the systems approach, the applicability of target precision efficiency, which is relationally defined by probability, is discussed. The process-controlled movement of the flight control system on the specified flight path is determined in time by the probability of not leaving the specified flight airspace without process control by the operator-pilot. The criteria for the applicability of the methods for defining the efficiency of autonomous navigation ergatic complexes are a prerequisite. The applicability of target precision efficiency defined by probability is also discussed.
The monograph is recommended for professionals, researchers and young scientists in the fields of electrotechnics, electromechanics and aeronautics.
Drivers for mechanizing potato harvesting in Kenya: insights from Nyandarua County farming
Authors: Nanje Martin M. , Gitau Ayub N. , Mbuge Duncan O.
Published: June 2024

Kenya is a major producer of potatoes, with Nyandarua County leading national production, accounting for 33% of the total production of over 2.0 million tons annually. The county, situated in central Kenya, spans 3,285.7 km2 and has a population of 638,289. Its climate ranges from 12°C to 25°C, with maximum rainfall from March to May and minimum from September to December, ideal for ware potato production due to its deep loamy clay soils. This study focuses on the drivers and the viability of mechanizing potato harvesting in Nyandarua County, Kenya. Through interviews, structured questionnaires, and focus group discussions involving 792 farmers, it assessed the current mechanization levels, machinery management, and farmers’ readiness to invest in modern equipment. The research revealed that harvesting is the most labor-intensive activity (56.7%), followed by land preparation (21%), and farmers expressed a strong willingness to invest in mechanized harvesting equipment. The findings highlight the critical need for mechanization in potato farming due to the labor-intensive nature of key activities and the potential benefits in terms of cost reduction, time efficiency, and improved productivity. This study lays the groundwork for understanding the transformative impact of introducing modern machinery in potato farming, not only in Nyandarua County but also in similar agricultural settings in developing countries. Results show the advantages and the willingness of farmers to pay for the machinery.