bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Changing patterns of mid face fractures in 21century-A need to redefine lines
Authors: Pillai Ajay Kumar , Nayak Shivangini , Jain Neha , Thomas Shaji , Gour Neha
Published: September 2023

To study the changing patterns of mid face fractures using computed tomography scan.

100 patients with midface fracture requiring open reduction and internal fixation were selected for this study. They underwent 2D and 3D computed tomography scan. The fracture lines were studied radiographically and intraoperatively and compared with the standard Le Fort lines.

The study showed that men ranging from age 21-30 years were more likely to suffer midface fracture compared to women M:F =19:5. Road traffic accidents (RTA) happens to be the most common aetiology (78%) followed by assaults and accidental fall. The midface fractures that were encountered were divided into 3 categories after assessing the CT scans as follows- 1. Similar to Le Fort lines-24%; 2. Combination of Le fort lines-12%; 3. Deviation from Le Fort lines-64%.

The 64% of patients with deviations were divided into 5 categories- 1. V1: Additional line from the pyriform aperture to the infraorbital rim of the same side. (37.17%); 2. V2: Additional line connecting the Le Fort fracture line to the infraorbital rim. (38.46%); 3. V3: Additional line connecting the pyriform aperture to the orbit's lateral wall without crossing the infraorbital rim on the same side. (12.82%); 4. V4: Additional line involving the fractured segment, running from the infraorbital rim across the canine fossa and finishing on the dentoalveolar segment on the same side. (5.12%); 5. V5: Pterygoid plates not fractured. (6.41%).

Every patient with a facial fracture should undergo a complete clinical and radiographic assessment. In order to accurately determine the fracture patterns, it is necessary to review the sectional pictures of the scans coupled with 3D-reconstructed images. Newer classification needs to discussed to describe the deviation caused by high velocity objects. To treat the patient promptly and to establish better communication between the surgeon and radiologist.
Secondary correction of the post-traumatic deformity: A clinical study
Authors: Shree S Ghana , Patel Abinandan , G Girish , Bhat Preethi , Shabadi Nikita
Published: September 2023

The current manuscript explores the outcome of treatment for post-traumatic secondary deformities using the re-fracture of segments by osteotomies of the bone either at the fractured site or by the orthognathic osteotomies with repositioning to its premorbid place followed by internal fixation.

A total of 14 patients were reported with post-traumatic secondary deformities of the craniofacial region to the Department of Facio-maxillary surgery from January 2019 - July 2022. All patients had varied clinical features including deranged occlusion, anterior open bite, difficulty in mastication, deviated nose, and depressed frontal bone. The radiological findings were mal-union, non-union, malocclusion, and failed implants. All patients were treated with osteotomies and internal fixation with titanium implants.

The age range of patients with post-traumatic secondary deformity was from 17-45 years. The reasons for the secondary deformities that we experienced in our institute were excessive delay in initial treatment due to neurosurgical issues, financial issues and SARS-COVID-19, secondary infections due to the immunocompromised status of the patient, and failure of implants leading to non-union. At the end of 3 months follow-up, all patients had satisfactory results.

The treatment for post-traumatic secondary deformities by re-osteotomising at the existing previous fracture site and doing reduction with internal fixation and orthognathic osteotomies for chronic malocclusion yields sufficient aesthetic and functional outcomes when there is no loss of hard or soft tissue.
A giant nasopalatine duct cyst – A case report
Authors: Tepan Meenal , Agarwal Rashmi , Halli Rajshekhar , Deo Priya Nimish , Hebbbale Manjula , Shah Jahnvi
Published: September 2023

The Nasopalatine duct cysts (NPDCs) are the most common developmental, epithelial and non-odontogenic cysts of the maxilla. They are generally asymptomatic and are diagnosed on routine clinical or radiographic examination. They should however be distinguished from large incisive fossae. On attaining a large size, they may cause symptoms like pain and itching, and may cause root resorption, teeth displacement or bone perforation. We report a case of a giant Nasopalatine duct cyst (NPDC) in a 65 year old female patient with surgical management.
Passenger perspectives on airline service quality in post-flight services: A conceptual analysis
Authors: Faisal U , Sekhar Vidhu P
Published: September 2023

This research paper examines the variables that impact airline service quality for post-flight services provided to passengers at their destination. The study identifies factors like delayed baggage, poor baggage handling, inadequate customer service, lack of information, and confusing airport layouts as critical variables that significantly affect customer satisfaction. The paper emphasizes that airlines and airports must address these service-related issues to provide passengers with a positive travel experience, particularly during disruptions. To improve post-flight service quality, airlines should focus on reducing delayed bags and enhancing baggage handling procedures. Clear communication with customers, prompt updates on baggage status, offering compensation for poor handling, efficient problem resolution, staff training, clear signage, straightforward layout, easy access to baggage information, and implementing baggage tracking systems can significantly improve post-flight service quality. Airlines can provide a better customer experience by addressing these variables, leading to increased loyalty and positive word of mouth.
Compromisos carbono neutrales y net-zero en Latinoamérica y el Caribe
Authors: Rojas Barrios Fernanda , Conejeros Hernández Manuel , Peinado-Vara Estrella , Osío Cabrices Rafael
Published: September 2023

Esta publicación analiza la situación de las empresas en Latinoamérica y el Caribe (LAC) en relación a los compromisos ambientales vinculados a la carbono neutralidad y algunos avances realizados en la implementación de medidas para alcanzar los compromisos climáticos. El Acuerdo de París establece medidas para la reducción de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (alcance 1, 2 y 3) que incluye compromisos climáticos de carbono neutralidad y net-zero. Esta publicación describe las principales organizaciones y estructuras que soportan la agenda global de compromisos alineados con la ciencia, considerando las campañas, coaliciones y organizaciones metodológicas y de estándares. También, se incorporan algunos casos de éxito de compromisos net-zero en Latinoamérica y el Caribe y se identifican desafíos y recomendaciones para las empresas en LAC en términos de compromisos climáticos.
Predicting Depression Risk from Facial Video-Derived Heart Rate Estimates
Authors: Vaishali Purude Narayanrao , Kumari P. Lalitha Surya
Published: September 2023

Common mental disorder is caused due to depression. Medical study shows that heart rate is linked to depression. Heart rate can give early warning of potential depression. Heart rate could predict the risk of depression. This link helps diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues like depression. Heart rate of healthy person is 60-85 beats per minute. When a person is depressed, his heart rate is not in normal range. Heart rate of depressed human being is increased beyond 85 beats per minute. Depression can be predicted with a 90% accuracy by analyzing a person’s heart rate. Using Eulerian Video Magnification algorithm, it is possible to calculate heart rate of person from facial video. Which gives benefit that no need of physical contact with the person. In the proposed research Heart rate is calculated by inputting face videos. Questionnaire is formed that contains 32 questions useful for depression assessment. Real time video dataset is collected while asking depression questionnaire to the people of all age groups. Using Eulerian Video Magnification algorithm, facial video is amplified and heart rate is estimated. Based on range, dataset is labeled as depressed or not depressed. By applying machine learning algorithms like Decision Tree (DT), Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Random forest (RF), dataset is classified with accuracy ranging from 96% to 100%. The performance of this research when compared with related work carried out for same research purpose, it is observed that accuracy obtained for this research work is 51% to 85.7% till date. This research gives more accurate model with new approach to predict risk of depression using heart rate estimated from facial videos.
Circ-PGPEP1 augments renal cell carcinoma proliferation, Warburg effect, and distant metastasis
Authors: Wang PeiRui , Chen Jin , Ye Xin , Wang RuYi , Chen Lin , Zhang HanChao
Published: September 2023

Circular RNAs (circRNAs) contribute to the malignant phenotype and progression of several types of human cancers, including renal cell carcinoma (RCC). This study probed the molecular mechanism of circPGPEP1 regulating RCC proliferation, Warburg effect, and distant metastasis by targeting the miR-378a-3p/JPT1 axis. Here identified higher circPGPEP1 expression in RCC tissues and cells by RT-qPCR, and high levels of circPGPEP1 were positively correlated with high histological grade and distant metastasis in RCC patients. Furthermore, patients with high levels of circPGPEP1 had a worse survival prognosis. Functional assays presented that knockdown of circPGPEP1 inhibited RCC proliferation, invasion, migration, EMT, and Warburg effect. Dual-luciferase reporter assay, RNA immunoprecipitation, nucleoplasmic RNA isolation, and functional rescue experiments confirmed that circPGPEP1 induced JPT1 expression by sponging miR-378a-3p, thereby promoting RCC malignant phenotype. Xenograft assays and metastasis models further demonstrated that down-regulation of circPGPEP1 effectively inhibited tumor growth and distant metastasis of RCC. Taken together, circPGPEP1, a prognostic circRNA in RCC, acts through the miR-378a-3p/JPT1 axis to regulate RCC progression.
The foreign policy strategy of the US ruling elites in the 21st century: Indo-Pacific region
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Antonov Roman A.
Published: September 2023

The author focuses on the strategy of the US ruling elites in the Indo-Pacific region. Documents of American senior officials responsible for US foreign policy are used as sources. The concept of “Free and Open Indo-Pacific”, which reflects the vision of Washington, is analyzed. The research hypothesis assumes that the US elite is pursuing a systematic policy of creating political and economic alliances with the countries of Southeast Asia to ensure world hegemony in the 21st century. China is their main competitor. The US is trying to create a chain of politically unfriendly states with the democratic values around PRC’s borders. Such a bloc policy makes it possible to obtain reliable allies who are ready to make any sacrifice to achieve the interests of their patrons.
Projective Pedagogy as a Form of Orientation Competence of Students in the Modern School
Authors:   Saratov State University, Malozemova S.Yu.
Published: September 2023

The article deals with the problem of vocational guidance in the context of the competency approach. The problem discussed in the article is the possibility of project activities in the development of orientation competence.
Contemplation - Modern Scientific-Theoretical and Applied (Practical) Problem"
Authors:   Povolzhye State Social and Humanitarian Academy, Akopov G.V.
Published: September 2023

On May 21, 2010, in Samara, on the basis of the Faculty of Psychology of the Volga Region State Social and Humanitarian Academy (PGSHA), the Volga region consolidating seminar “Contemplation is a modern scientific, theoretical and applied (practical) problem” was held, dedicated to the memory of Associate Professor of the Department of General and Applied Psychology of PGSGA Dmitry Aleksandrovich Agapov (1955−2008).
Phenomenon of Rationality in Culture
Authors:   Kazan State University of Culture and Arts, Lipatova O.A.
Published: September 2023

The article deals with rationality as theoretical concept and phenomenon and value of culture. Analysis of historical types of rationality in culture is performed. The idea of preservation of renovated rationality in culture is emphasized.
Status of Scientific Theory in Modern Humanitarian Knowledge
Authors:   Volgograd State University, Fedulov I.N.
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to investigation of the status of theoretical knowledge in the humanities. The author emphasizes that principle of «theoretical anarchism» being developed by many philosophers, in particular by G. von Wright comes into conflict with the fact of existing objective laws, studied by the humanities. The author also points at the differences between the concept of «law» in natural sciences and in the humanities. Alternative ways of getting new knowledge in social and humanitarian spheres are also discussed. The main conclusion of the article: theoretical generalization is the only way of receiving knowledge in social sciences and the humanities.
Authority in Sotering Context
Authors:   Saratov State University, Aksenovskaya L.N.
Published: September 2023

In article the order concept of organizational culture which part is the technology sotering (a version of management therapy) is presented. Sotering gives new perusal of a phenomenon of authority as to ability of the leader to social creativity. Work with imperious function by means sotering assumes disclosing its psychological and ethical meanings influencing character of formation of organizational culture.
The Structural Organization of Self-Сontrol Depending on a Level of Subjective Well-Being of the Person
Authors:   Saratov State University, Bocharova E.E.
Published: September 2023

In article results of empirical research of interrelation of self-control and subjective well-being of the person are submitted. Specificity of interfunctional connections in structure of self-control of the person is shown depending on a level of subjective well-being.
The Problem of Training Primary School Teachers in Higher Pedagogical Education in the Introduction of the Federal State Educational Standards of Primary Education of Second Generation
Authors:   Volgograd State Pedagogical University, Nikolaeva M.V.
Published: September 2023

This article analyzes changes in the target, content and technological aspects of training primary school teachers in higher pedagogical education in the introduction of the federal state educational standards of primary education of second generation. Key idea of the changes in the system of training primary school teachers in high school should be a mastery of the future of teacher experience in the implementation of the activity method in primary school as the priority method in education of young students; experience in organizing the space of spiritual and moral development of junior schoolchildren by means of educational and extracurricular activities, experience of self-expression and self-realization in the independent professional activity.
Personality as the Subject of Relations and Interrelations
Authors:   Saratov State University, Shamionov R.M.
Published: September 2023

This article discusses the problem of person as the subject of the relations and interactions with each other. Analyzes the relationship of personality and their psychological characteristics. Special attention is given to the subjective position and relationship of personality to the other persons.
Religious Groups in a Risky Realities
Authors:   Saratov State University, Doroshin I. А.
Published: September 2023

Article is devoted a problem of definition religious groups in a risk society. It is underlined, that necessity of research has been caused by a number of the reasons: first, use knowledge of religious studies in social philosophy; second: power relations became involved powerful non-government organizations, corporations, whose role is poorly understood, in contrast to, for example, the state-church relations.
Socium and its Interpretation Practices
Authors:   Nizhnekamsk branch of the Institute of Economics, Management and Law (Kazan), Agapov O. D.
Published: September 2023

The article investigates the place and role of interpretation when defining a subjects being in a socium. In fact, the article generates the general notion about the specific character of interpretation in the process of constituting the purpose of social institutions.
The Transformation of the Term of Labour in the Context of Postmaterial Values
Authors:   Saratov State Technical University, Kuropatkin S. A.
Published: September 2023

The transformation of the relation of man to the labour is the effect of beginnings postmaterial values in postindustrial society. The charactestics of labour in the modern society: expansion of sphere of services, the beginnings of society of consumption, the informatization of human activity, the «capitalization» of man.
Education Community in Knowledge Based Economy Terms
Authors:   Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Schelkunov M. D.
Published: September 2023

In terms of knowledge based economy education community transfers from academic association to economic corporation. It works as business entity and involves in production, translation and distribution of a special product - the scientific knowledge. This knowledge can be successfully capitalized within a person. Special features and consequences of this transformation are examined in the article; special attention is paid to a new ethos of education community.
Invitation to Discussion
Authors:   Saratov State University, Mokin B.I.
Published: September 2023

The question “What is philosophy?” is one of the eternal ones. French philosophers of the late twentieth century. J. Deleuze and F. Guattari specifically devoted an entire book with the same title to this problem (1991). Interest in this topic is determined by its fundamental nature: any philosopher must decide for himself what philosophy is. And understanding this determines all of his work.
The Problem of the End of Philosophy: Hanto-Logical Aspects
Authors:   Saratov State University, Malkina S. M.
Published: September 2023

The article analyzes perspectives of developing of contemporary philosophy, and also widely discussed in recent decades problem of «the end of philosophy». So far as this problem is associated nowadays first of all with the post-modern philosophy, positions of postmodernists philosophers are examined in the article. The author concludes that contemporary philosophy can be considered as lying beyond the opposition «sunset/development», thereby it is better to talk about «the end of the end of philosophy».
Methodological Complexity of the Science of Society (Metaphilosophical Analysis)
Authors:   Saratov State University, Beliaev E. I.
Published: September 2023

In article are considered problems of demarcation and the relations between history and philosophy of sociology and of their influence upon self-realization of sociology and renewing of social philosophy.
Labour Migration & Ethnic Migrants Adaptation Phenomenon Definition and Analysis Issues in Social and Cross-Cultural Psychology
Authors:   Saratov State University, Stavropolsky Yu. V.
Published: September 2023

The research reveals certain social psychological and cross-cultural psychological criteria on the basis of which a reference towards minorities as a definite social group may be performed in regards to the labour migration and ethnic migrants adaptation phenomena.
About Technological Maintenance of Formation of Conflictological Competence of the Future Civil Servants
Authors:   Volga Region Academy of Public Administration named after P.A. Stolypin, Shchcerbakova O. V.
Published: September 2023

This article contains the definition and the analysis of the concept «pedagogical technology» on which basis the structure is defined and the maintenance of technology of formation conflictological competence is disclosed. Definition is made and the concept analysis «pedagogical technology» on which basis the structure is defined is carried out and the maintenance of technology of formation conflictological competence is opened.
Green Growth: Towards the Creation of Shared Value
Authors: Tapia Alvarez Maria Deysi , Cabrera-Gala Ramsés , Vaquero Martinez Mariana , Salas Paniagua Martin , Cerqueda Reyes Edmundo , Martínez Juárez Joseth Eliud , Cruz Trujillo Julio Cesar
Published: September 2023

Green growth promotes entrepreneurship with cutting-edge technology and advances in the modernization of production processes through the best use of company resources and preserving natural wealth. This manuscript aimed to know the Tehuacan businesspeople’s perceptions around green competitiveness in three dimensions: perception, experience, and management. The method was quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional, and descriptive, for which a research instrument was carried out to determine if they included actions related to climate change based on organizational management and focused on green growth. The findings around the three dimensions in the Phase 1 of the implementation model are that most of the companies are including climate change and green growth actions; however, they do not designate any investment for this purpose. The reasons to attend the climate change and green growth are the tax benefits, the relevant information procurement and technological assistance. Furthermore, the main consequences around green growth are regulatory compliance, financial performance, and positive corporate reputation. In the same sense, it is necessary to perform the other phases of the model and apply this model in other cultures and with different sort of enterprises.
Böbrek nakli adaylarında transtorasik ekokardiyografi ile sol atriyal apendiks fonksiyonlarının değerlendirilmesi ve sol atriyal strain değerleri ile karşılaştırılması
Authors: CENGIZ ELCIOGLU Betul , BAYDAR Onur , KILIÇ Alparslan , YELKEN Berna , AYTEKIN Vedat , AYTEKIN Saide
Published: September 2023

Amaç: Kronik böbrek hastalığı (KBH) olan hastalarda inme insidansı, atriyal aritmilerden bağımsız olarak yüüksektir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, sinüs ritmindeki son dönem böbrek hastalığı (SDBY) olan böbrek nakli adaylarında transtorasik ekokardiyografi (TTE) ile sol atriyal apendiks (SAA) fonksiyonlarını değerlendirmek ve sol atriyal (SA) gerilme değerleri ile karşılaştırmaktır. .

Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışmaya 52 böbrek nakli adayı hasta ve yaş ve cinsiyet uyumlu, KBH olmayan 60 katılımcı dahil edildi. Parasternal kısa eksenden pulse wave Doppler ile SAA boşalma hızı (BH), doku Doppler görüntüleme kullanılarak erken diyastolik (SAA Em), kasılma (SAA Am) ve sistolik (SAA Sm) hızları ölçüldü. Atriyal pik longitudinal strain (PLS), pik kontraksiyon strain (PKS) ve konduit strain (KdS), iki boyutlu benek takibi ekokardiyografi kullanılarak hesaplandı.

Bulgular: SAA BH, Am ve Sm ve SA PLS, PKS, KdS ölçümleri hasta grubunda kontrollere göre anlamlı olarak daha düşük bulundu. SAA BH ölçümleri, sol atriyal volüm indeksi (SAVİ), SA PLS ve SA PKS değerleri ile güçlü bir pozitif korelasyon ve sol ventrikül (SV) çapları ve E/e' değeri ile de anlamlı negatif korelasyon gösterdi. Çok değişkenli regresyon analizinde SA PLS ve SAVİ’nin SAA BH için bağımsız faktörler olduğu bulundu.

Sonuçlar: Bulgularımız, TTE ile SAA fonksiyonlarının değerlendirilmesinin böbrek nakil adaylarında artmış atriyal aritmiler ve iskemik inme gelişme riskinin belirlenmesine yardımcı olabileceğini düşündürmektedir. Mevcut bulguların daha büyük çalışmalarla desteklenmesi bu hastalarda takip ve tedavi yaklaşımlarını değiştirebilir.
Polikistik over sendromu (PCOS) ve endometriozis tanili infertil bireylerden elde edilen kumulus hücreleri ve foliküler sivinin sağlikli bireylerden elde edilen örneklerle karşilaştirilmasi
Authors: DAYANIR Duygu , RUSO Halil , TURAL Rabia , KALEM Ziya , SARIBAŞ Gülistan Sanem , SEPİCİ DİNÇEL Aylin , GÜRGAN Timur , ÖZOĞUL Candan
Published: September 2023

Amaç: Polikistik over sendromu (PKOS), endometriozis (END) ve erkek faktör (MF) (kontrol) gruplarında bulunan hastalara ait kumulus hücrelerinde Büyüme farklılaşma faktörü-9 (GDF-9), Kemik morfogenetik protein-15 (BMP-15) belirteçleri, apoptoz seviyeleri ile foliküler sıvı inflamasyon parametreleri (interlökin-6 (IL-6), tümör nekroz faktör alfa (TNF-alfa), total oksidan (TOS)/anti-oksidan (TAS) stres seviyeleri arasındaki ilişkinin araştırılması.

Gereç ve Yöntemler: Kumulus hücrelerinde büyüme farklılaşma faktörü-9 (GDF-9) ve kemik morfogenetik protein-15 (BMP-15) belirteçleri immünohistokimyasal yolla değerlendirilmiş olup; hücre ölümü TUNEL yöntemi kullanılarak araştırılmıştır. Folikül sıvısı örneklerinde toplam oksidatif stres (TOS) ve toplam anti-oksidan düzey (TAS) spektrofotometrik olarak araştırılmış, interlökin-6 (IL-6) ve tümör nekrozis faktör alfa (TNF-alfa) düzeyleri ELISA (Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay) yöntemi ile incelenmiştir

Bulgular: GDF-9 ve BMP-15 düzeyleri sağlıklı gruba kıyasla PCOS ve END gruplarında düşük seviyede saptanırken, hücre ölümüne ilişkin veriler bu gruplarda daha yüksek gözlenmiştir. Endometriozis grubunda GDF-9, BMP-15 değerleri en düşük, hücre ölümü düzeyleri ise en yüksek olarak bulunmuştur. Sağlıklı gruba kıyasla PCOS ve endometriozis gruplarında folikül sıvısı TOS düzeyleri istatistiksel olarak anlamlı yüksek bulunmuştur. Folikül sıvısı TAS düzeyleri ise sağlıklı gruba kıyasla PCOS ve endometriozis gruplarında daha yüksek bulunmuş ancak gruplar arasındaki fark istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bulunmamıştır.

Sonuç: Sonuçlarımız, GDF-9, BMP-15 belirteçleri, apotoz seviyeleri, oksidatif durum, inflamasyon seviyeleri arasındaki korelasyonun PCOS veya END tanılı hastalarda oosit olgunlaşması için uygun olmayan mikroçevre ile yorumlanabileceğini düşündürmektedir.

Konu ile ilgili ileri çalışmalara ihtiyaç devam etmektedir. İleri çalışmalarda benzer verilerin elde edilmesi halinde kumulus hücre özelliklerinin, özellikle foliküler sıvı oksidatif stres düzeyleri ile birlikte değerlendirilmesinin, oosit seçimine katkı sağlayacağı düşünülmektedir.
Multiple myelom hastalarında otolog hematopoietik kök hücre naklinin ilk 100 gün sonuçları: melfalan 200 mg/m² 'ye karşı melfalan 140 mg/m² hazırlama rejimi
Authors: YÜCEL Orhan Kemal
Published: September 2023

Amaç: Melfalan 200 mg/m² (Mel200), multiple myelom (MM) hastaları için otolog hematopoietik kök hücre nakli (oto-HKHN) sırasında standart olarak kabul edilen bir hazırlama rejimidir. Melfalan 140 mg/m² (Mel140) ise genellikle böbrek hastalığı olan hastalarda veya yaşlı hastalarda tercih edilir. Bu çalışmada oto-HKHN sonrası Mel140 ve Mel200 hazırlama rejimlerinin ilk 100 günlük sonuçlarını karşılaştırmayı amaçladık.

Gereç ve Yöntemler: Akdeniz Üniversitesi Hastanesi Erişkin Hematopoietik Kök Hücre Nakli Ünitesinde ilk oto-HKHN uygulanan ardışık 69 MM hastasını retrospektif olarak inceledik.

Bulgular: Hastaların 41'i (%59,4) erkek, 28'i (%40,6) kadındı. Hastaların nakil sırasındaki ortanca yaşı 61 idi (aralık, 40-75). Glomerüler filtrasyon hızı (GFR)
Angiotensin-converting enzyme: a well-known stranger. Part I
Authors: Nalesnik E. O.
Published: September 2023

The angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) was discovered in 1956 and has been actively studied to date. It has a unique structure of two homologous domains, each containing a catalytic zinc ion. Domains have different substrate specificity. In terms of function, ACE is a zinc metallopeptidase widely present on the surface of endothelial and epithelial cells. The gene encoding ACE is located on the long arm of chromosome 17 (17q23) and is 21 kb long, including 26 exons and 25 introns. The structure of ACE may be the result of an ancient gene duplication that occurred approximately 700 million years ago. The main function of ACE is the conversion of AngI to the vasoconstrictor AngII, which is the main active product. In addition, ACE metabolizes bradykinin, which is a potent vasodilator. ACE is involved in the metabolism of other angiotensins, in particular Ang(1–7), forming, together with ACE 2 and other components of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), a complex balanced system for maintaining blood pressure, water and electrolyte balance, and many other components  of systemic, tissue and cellular homeostasis that have not yet been fully studied. More data are accumulating confirming the role of ACE for the renal development, early hematopoiesis, normal male fertility, erythropoiesis, myelopoiesis. ACE plays important roles in the immune response, intracellular signaling.
Las formas verbales con vector de posterioridad en el español peninsular y en su variedad mexicana
Authors: Sobczak Witold
Published: September 2023

Publikacja nie ma odpowiedników na rynku polskim i jest dziełem nowatorskim. Dotychczas nie ukazało się tak pełne opracowanie naukowe podjętego tematu. Monografia wpisuje się w toczącą się w świecie hispanistycznym dyskusję nad ewolucją form czasów przyszłych w literackiej odmianie hiszpańszczyzny amerykańskiej i europejskiej. Autor wychodzi naprzeciw rosnącemu w Polsce zainteresowaniu odmianami hiszpańszczyzny amerykańskiej, w tym meksykańskiej. Wyniki jego badania są dość zaskakujące, gdyż częściowo przeczą tezie o narastającej z biegiem lat przewadze konstrukcji peryfrastycznych nad syntetycznymi. Jest to inny obraz niż ten nakreślany w licznych analizach z przełomu wieków dotyczących języka mówionego. W rozprawie znajduje się wiele dojrzałych i oryginalnych wniosków oraz spostrzeżeń na temat natury, uwarunkowań i przyczynowości zmian językowych. Książka stanowi ważny impuls w badaniach przemian w gramatyce hiszpańskiej. Z recenzji prof. Janusza Pawlika
Responding to Feedback: Employment-Related Soft Skills Training for Persons With Disabilities
Authors: Lu Weili , Oursler Janice , J. Herrick Samantha , Gao Ni , Wang Ke , Beninato John , Minor Tameika , Franco Samantha , Jackson Salisa
Published: September 2023

Workplace soft skills are critical factors to consider when seeking and maintaining employment. One beneficial workplace soft skill is responding to feedback on a job. This pilot study used a pre- and post-group design to evaluate a small group intervention that utilized a Direct Skills Teaching approach to instruct participants in responding to feedback in an employment setting to persons with disabilities. A four-session group intervention (“Responding to Feedback”) was delivered by graduate counseling students to 38 participants with various disabilities in six separate groups. Participants reported greater confidence in responding to feedback from potential or current employers at the end of the intervention. Also, participants were highly satisfied with the group. This study provided positive outcome data on soft skill interventions and provided support for its usefulness to teach help-seeking skills in a group setting, with a preplanned curriculum.
A Bibliometric Analysis of the Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin (2012–2022)
Authors: Kaya Cahit
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study is (a) to identify research terms and clusters of knowledge areas in articles published by the Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin (RCB) and (b) to explore the quantity and networks of the publications. The current study used bibliometric analysis. Metadata ofRCBpublications included in the Web of Science database between October 25, 2012, and October 25, 2022, were elicited through database search and analyzed by the “VOSwiever” program. The results indicated that the total number of documents published between 2012 and 2022 was 259. There were publication collaborations between the countries of England, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Turkey, Norway, and the United States. Additionally, the results provided three different clusters for the co-occurrences of the terms in abstracts and titles. The first cluster was related to psychosocial factors; the second cluster was related to vocational rehabilitation and employment; and the third cluster was related to psychometric validation terms. The current study supported exploring and determining hot spots and research gaps in the field of RC. Although theRCBpublications were in line with the journal’s aim and policy, theRCBmay benefit from publishing a greater number of review articles, theoretical concepts papers, and also, assistive technology, policy development, and demand side employment research.
Growth performance and antioxidant status of giant gourami given different levels of astaxanthin supplementation
Authors: Sofian , , Jusadi Dedi , Nuryati Sri
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT As stocking density is known as a stress factor in fish. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of dietary astaxanthin supplementation on growth performance and antioxidant status in giant gourami under normal (100 fish/m3) and high (400 fish/m3) stocking density. Addition of astaxanthin in the feed was done by coating method. The experimental fish used were giant gourami with average body weight of 3.0±0.12 g. Fish were reared for 60 days in 100×50×50 cm3-sized-aquariums containing 150 L of water. Feed was given at satiation method twice a day at 09.00 and 17.00 pm.  Results showed that fish reared in high stocking density and fed on the diet supplemented with astaxanthin 100 mg/kg diet produced the best growth performance. Addition of astaxanthin did not affect the antioxidant activity of giant gourami. Keywords: giant gourami, astaxanthin, growth performance, antioxidant status  ABSTRAK Padat tebar tinggi merupakan salah satu faktor yang dapat menyebabkan stres pada ikan budidaya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi pengaruh penambahan astaxanthin melalui pakan terhadap kinerja pertumbuhan dan status antioksidan ikan gurami pada pemeliharaan kepadatan normal (100 ekor/m3) dan kepadatan tinggi (400 ekor/m3). Penambahan astaxanthin pada pakan dilakukan dengan metode pelapisan (coating). Ikan uji yang digunakan adalah benih ikan gurami berukuran bobot rata-rata 3,0±0,12 g. Ikan dipelihara selama 60 hari dalam akuarium berukuran 100×50×50 cm3 berisi air 150 L. Pakan diberikan secara at satiation dengan frekuensi pemberian pakan sebanyak dua kali sehari pada pukul 09.00 dan 17.00 WIB. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ikan yang dipelihara pada kepadatan tinggi dan diberi pakan dengan penambahan astaxanthin sebesar 100 mg/kg pakan menghasilkan kinerja pertumbuhan yang optimal. Penambahan astaxanthin sebesar 100 dan 200 mg/kg pakan tidak mempengaruhi status antioksidan pada ikan gurami. Kata kunci: ikan gurami, astaxanthin, pertumbuhan, status antioksidan
Spermatogenesis of male catfish Clarias sp. fed diet supplemeted with purwoceng extract
Authors: Bertha Poppy Dea , Junior Muhammad Zairin , Soelistyowati Dinar Tri
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT Purwoceng Pimpinella alpina Molk has been a commercial medicinal plant that their root could be used as aphrodisiac, diuretic, and body fit enhancer. This research was performed to evaluated the effect of purwoceng on spermatogenesis of the male catfish Clarias sp. consisted of testis weight, gonado somatic index (GSI), and spermatocrite levels. The treatment comprised administering purwoceng extract through the feed at a dose of 0; 2.5; 5; 7.5 g/kg of feed. Experimental fish used were male catfish Clarias sp. with initial body weight of 200–300 g at the density of 10 fish/tank. Male catfish were maintained in tank sized 2×1,5×1 m3, filled with water at 60–70 cm deep. The result showed that purwoceng extract at a dose of 5 g/kg mixed in the feed increased testis weight, GSI values, and spermatocrite levels in adult male catfish. Keywords: purwoceng extract, spermatogenesis, catfish  ABSTRAK Purwoceng Pimpinella alpina Molk merupakan tanaman herbal komersial yang akarnya dilaporkan berkhasiat sebagai obat afrodisiak, diuretik, dan tonik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi pengaruh ekstrak purwoceng terhadap perkembangan testis ikan lele Clarias sp. yang meliputi peningkatan bobot testis, nilai GSI, serta nilai spermatokrit. Perlakuan terdiri atas pemberian ekstrak purwoceng melalui pakan dengan dosis 0; 2,5; 5 dan 7,5 g/kg pakan. Adapun ikan yang diujicobakan pada penelitian adalah ikan lele jantan dengan bobot awal 200–300 g dan padat tebar 10 ekor/bak. Pemeliharaan ikan dilakukan pada bak berukuran 2×1,5×1 m3 yang diisi air dengan ketinggian  60–70 cm. Hasil percobaan menunjukkan bahwa pemberian ekstrak purwoceng dengan dosis 5 g/kg yang dicampur dalam pakan meningkatkan nilai bobot testis, nilai GSI dan kadar spermatokrit  pada lele jantan dewasa. Kata kunci: ekstrak purwoceng, spermatogenesis, ikan lele
Research and technology in plant factories with artificial lighting: past, present and future
Authors:   Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands, Liu Ying , Kusuma Paul ,   Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands, Marcelis Leo F. M. ,   Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands
Published: September 2023

The past decade has seen rapid improvements in the technology used for plant factories with artificial light (PFALs), and these improvements are expected to continue for the coming years. These technological advancements are both a continuation and a synthesis of technologies that have been under development for centuries if not millennia. Here, we categorize PFAL technologies into six categories: architecture & automation, lighting, climate control, sensors & algorithms, rootzones, and genetics, and we discuss the past, present, and future of each. Among these technology categories, lighting has probably received the most attention, partially due to the increase in LED efficiency that has occurred over the past decade, and partially due to lighting’s visual appeal. The other technologies, however, are also making PFALs an increasingly feasible industry by increasing yields per unit growing area, by decreasing energy and resource consumption, and by increasing product quality.
Design and management of industrial-scale vertical farms: Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS)
Authors:   Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), UK, Neves Gonçalo , Lloyd Andrew ,   Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), UK, Skinner Niall ,   Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), UK, Elder Douglas ,   Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), UK, Scott Dave ,   Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), UK, Kortstee Niels ,   Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), UK, Seward Emily ,   Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), UK, Hornyik Csaba ,   Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), UK, Keel-Dwyer Alexander ,   Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), UK, Ross Lawrence ,   Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), UK
Published: September 2023

For growers to fully realise the benefits of a total controlled environment agriculture system, ensuring the correct design and management of industrial-scale vertical farms is critical. Systems should be modular, scalable, and flexible to de-risk the farmer's businesses and make the most of economics of scale and facility management systems to optimise energy and labour. These elements all combine to ensure the optimum environmental footprint. This chapter will introduce Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) as a business, including its products, services, system design, and functionalities. Further, there is a reference to the installation and operation of IGS Growth Towers and an exploration of future trends such as improving crop range, efficiency gains, levels of automation, and the development of systems to operate the world's largest vertical farms successfully. A case study detailing a publicly subsidised project to grow conifer tree seedlings has been included to demonstrate the system's flexibility and adaptability.
Energy consumption in plant factories with artificial lighting: concepts and pathways toward a sustainable future
Authors:   Cornell University, USA, Eaton Michael , Mattson Neil ,   Cornell University, USA
Published: September 2023

This chapter will review published literature related to plant factories with artificial lighting (PFALs) energy consumption, provide detail on concepts around energy consuming systems, and give example case-studies with scenario analysis to illustrate the impacts of making energy efficient decisions in PFALs.
exercício da cidadania comunicativa a partir da “ética do cuidar”
Authors: Sousa Leila , Guia Bruna Lapa da
Published: September 2023

Este texto tem como objetivo fundamental refletir sobre a dimensão do cuidado como ferramenta tática e estratégica para a produção de cidadania comunicativa e como dimensão de conscientização crítica e de emancipação coletiva e individual. Para isso, nos baseamos na produção de conhecimento de autoras negras que compreendem o cuidado para além das regulações coloniais e ficcionais do gênero, mas como um horizonte fundamental de articulação, elaboração e mobilização política individual e coletiva. Neste texto, nos centramos na análise das práticas comunicacionais desenvolvidas pelo Coletivo e Instituto Odara, da cidade de Salvador/Brasil e pelo Coletivo Afrofeminista, da cidade de Barcelona/Espanha. Assim, foram entrevistadas duas integrantes, uma de cada um dos Coletivos, entre março de 2019 e outubro de 2020. Foi observado que os coletivos constroem ações de cuidado e generosidade, nos quais a comunicação é pensada enquanto direito e dimensão dorsal da formação de sujeitas comunicantes. Os dados apontam que os coletivos feministas observados utilizam o cuidado como estratégia e tática para produzir uma comunicação sensível cujo centro está no diálogo e no reconhecimento de autonomia e senso crítico dos sujeitos.
Ortaokul Öğrencilerinin Siber Zorbalık Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: GÖKBULUT Bayram , AKBAŞ Ceren
Published: September 2023

Teknolojide yaşanan gelişmelerle birlikte akran zorbalığı yeni bir boyut kazanarak sanal zorbalık şekline dönüşmüştür. Yapılan bu çalışma ile ortaokul öğrencilerinin sanal zorba/kurban olma durumları ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır. Çalışma 2021-2022 Eğitim-Öğretim yılında Batı Karadeniz Bölgesinde kamuya bağlı bir ortaokulda öğrenim gören öğrenciler ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ortaokul öğrencilerinin sanal zorba/sanal kurban olma durumları ile cinsiyet, öğrenim gördükleri sınıf, internet kullanım süresi ve internet kullanım amaç değişkenleri arasındaki farklar ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır. Araştırmada ayrıca sanal zorba ve sanal kurban olma durumları arasındaki ilişkiler incelenmiştir. Veriler “Akran Zorbalığı ölçeği kullanılarak 519 ortaokul öğrencisinden toplanmıştır. Elde edilen verilerin analizi neticesinde, araştırmaya katılan öğrencilerin (%9) en az bir kez sanal zorbalık yaptığı, %19.8 ise en az bir kez sanal zorbalığa maruz kaldığını belirtmiştir. Cinsiyete göre erkek öğrencilerin kız öğrencilere göre sanal zorbalık eğilimleri daha yüksek bulunmuştur. Araştırmada öğrencilerin sınıf düzeyi ve internette geçirdikleri süre arttıkça sanal zorba/sanal kurban olma durumlarının arttığı görülmüştür. İnterneti eğlence ve sosyal medya amaçlı kullanan öğrencilerin sanal zorba/sanal kurban olma eğilimleri, interneti eğitim amaçlı kullananlardan daha yüksek olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Öğrencilerin sanal zorbalık/kurban olma durumları arasında pozitif yönlü orta düzey bir ilişki olduğu görülmüştür.
Designing the conflict readiness of cadets in the process of professional training at the Military Institute
Authors:   Saratov Military Order of Zhukov of the Red Banner Institute of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, Bychenko Yuri G. , Peredumov Mikhail A.
Published: September 2023

The article reveals the content of conflict readiness as a form of professional potential of a cadet in a military institute. It is proved that conflict readiness characterizes the cadet’s ability to solve professional tasks in conditions of social tension and conflict. The components of the cadet’s conflict readiness are revealed: 1) knowledge about conflict, skills of working in conflict conditions (cognitive subsystem of readiness); 2) skills of assessment, prevention, and resolution of service and labor conflicts (practical subsystem of readiness); 3) goals, needs, motivation to overcome the conflict (personal subsystem of readiness). Based on the analysis of the research data of the conducted interview (16 military experts, heads of military structural units of the National Guard of the Russian Federation were interviewed), the content of the design of the conflict readiness of cadets was clarified as a process of preliminary development of the basic sections of the project aimed at the formation of conflict potential, clarifying the main features of the joint interaction of teachers, managers, as well as cadets in order to form conflict readiness. The basic sections of this management design are disclosed: 1) the formation of a state project for the growth of the material provision of cadets, maintaining the practices of their material and spiritual expanded consumption, ensuring compliance with the level of physical and intellectual service and labor costs, as well as the monetary allowance of the cadet; 2) formation of cumulative understanding, knowledge, skills of conflict diagnostics, realization of military professional activity in conditions of uncertainty of external social environment, effective actions and decisions in conditions of various types and kinds of conflicts; 3) prevention of emerging conflict practices in the process of professional training of cadets at the military institute (analysis of information flows about conflict risks in the system of service labor actions of students; designing a conflict free culture of communication; maintenance and stimulation of conflict free practices).
Peculiarities of knowledge assimilation in chemistry at secondary school: Methodological and social problems
Authors:   Ganja State University, Mahmudova Aipara J.
Published: September 2023

In the process of teaching chemistry in secondary general education schools, students in a number of cases face difficulties in independently solving practical problems in chemistry, resulting in problems in the formation of skills and abilities of students. The article shows the possibilities of using various methods in solving applied problems in chemistry as an independent work of students. With the systematic implementation of experiments in chemistry, students develop motivation and increase their cognitive activity. First of all, we are talking about the experiment, as an integral part of the process of teaching this subject. It has been determined that chemistry has broad educational connections with pre- and post-requisites, with practice, and therefore creates great opportunities for the formation of the necessary knowledge and skills in students. Azerbaijan schools have accumulated some experience in this direction, but reforms are required, both in the general organization of the educational process, and changes in the socio-economic conditions of the work of school teams, in the standard of living of families, in the general trends of the country’s social policy aimed at solving social problems, related to the reintegration of citizens-forced migrants in the country and other processes of modern development. Some work has been done in this direction: extensive curricula have been created for all classes studying chemistry, school premises are being renovated, the assortment of school chemical laboratories is being updated, interdisciplinary communications are expanding through the organization of various Olympiads, as well as participation in international competitions in chemistry. At the same time, the reliance on innovative approaches associated with modern information technologies is clearly insufficient. Reforms are required in the system of higher education for the professional training of school teachers of chemistry.