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El ministerio de los catequistas. Aproximación teológica en clave pastoral
Authors: Espinosa Arce Juan Pablo
Published: October 2024

The article reflects on the ministry of catechists from a theological-pastoral perspective. Starting from the recovery of some elements of the physiognomy of this particular service of the Christian community, we seek to show how the work of communicating the contents of the faith and its particular experience by the communities in which the catechists are found It seeks to account for those elements that give meaning to said specific mission. The catechetical mission involves, in short, an attentive listening to the tradition of the Church as well as a creative transmission of it in an intimate bond with the force of the Spirit that energizes said listening and word.
El valor intrínseco de las criaturas. Desde la contemplación de la creación hacia la superación de las implicaciones negativas del paradigma tecnocrático
Authors: Rueda Fabián Leonardo
Published: October 2024

The environmental crisis that our planet is currently going through requires clear responses and concrete actions by social, religious, economic and governmental entities, in favor of a positive transformation of the attitudes that human beings have towards nature. The technocratic paradigm has become an ideological perspective from which reality and the dimensions of the human being are perceived. The effects of the technocratic paradigm do not guarantee the subsistence of human beings on earth. Some elements of technocracy were supported by Christian perspectives and anthropocentric interpretations of biblical texts, referring to the human domain of creation. To respond to this situation, we propose to begin by valuing the creatures in themselves, under the foundation of the theology of creation and a hermeneutical update of the biblical texts referring to the creative action of God and the importance that the human being has in the universe. In light of the above, how can theology substantiate and promote the intrinsic value of creatures? The appreciation of the intrinsic value of things that guides a contemplative attitude of the cosmos, against the utilitarian vision of resources derived from the technocratic paradigm, would lead to moderating daily human actions, tending towards a decrease in environmental deterioration from the areas of personal life, passing through the family environment and having an impact on society itself.
El valor de la educación familiar. Una aproximación desde la obra La vanagloria, la educación de los hijos y el matrimonio de Juan Crisóstomo
Authors: Castro Cáceres Yeferson
Published: October 2024

The following writing is the result of the interest in identifying elements that contribute to the deepening of the essential values that concern the Christian family. To this end, this writing seeks to approach the practical life of Christians and answer the question: What function did education in the family serve for Christians in the 4th century and what echo does it have for Christian life today? In this logic we focus on the Christianity of Antioch, led by John Chrysostom, in his work: Vainglory, the Education of Children and Marriage, a work written between the years 393-394. In this work it is possible to find various themes in relation to family education, Christian formation and its impact on daily life, showing in it the possibility of witnessing to Christ and conceiving a virtuous life. Finally, this work presents in a general way the vision of marriage as an opportunity to fully live the Christian faith, and a necessary pedagogical place for every Christian. With this we will present a contextual outline of the work, followed by an analysis of the work, presentation of constitutive elements of marriage, family education and some conclusions regarding the current reality of the Christian family. From the exercise of reviewing this style of Christian life, some lines of inspiration will be identified to contribute to the renewal of Christian life today, particularly in the family orbit as a space and formative path to live the Christian faith in particular societies.
¿Una hipóstasis en tres naturalezas? El lugar del cosmos en la persona de Cristo
Authors: Valenzuela Osorio Vicente
Published: October 2024

The urgency of caring for the planet and scientific visions of the world have highlighted the cosmos as an authentic otherness that cannot be reduced to the mediation of human beings or man as a “microcosm”. From a Christological interpretation based on the definition of Chalcedon, a reading of the link of the cosmos with Christ through human nature, the microcosm, has been popularized. For its part, a theological tradition, in Teilhard de Chardin and Raimon Panikkar, has taken fundamental steps to overcome such an interpretative scheme. It has been recognized that by associating the created cosmos solely with human mediation, there is a risk of turning the cosmos into an instrument of use and domination. It is therefore urgent to recognize the autonomy and otherness of the cosmos and to unite it with the divine and with the human in Christ, proceeding in fidelity to the spirit of Chalcedon.
Lo profano en la vida del Salvador: las mujeres en la genealogía de Jesús (Mt. 1: 1-16)
Authors: Suárez Preciado Liria Andrea
Published: October 2024

In the genealogy of Jesus, the importance of women is highlighted in the Gospel of Matthew, women who have had a relevant history in the historical and literary composition of the people of Israel. However, many times it is taken over or not much attention is paid to what those names highlighted in the genealogy of Jesus imply, mainly, the characteristic and specific genealogy in the text of Matthew. Therefore, in this text we will try to give a more detailed vision of the women of the genealogy that appear in the Evangelist, to later add an emancipatory interpretation that the text allows us to give, through feminist hermeneutics and some contributions given by the author. of this text.
El estadio religioso en la obra de Sören Kierkegaard o la autenticidad de la existencia
Authors: Torrescano Lecuona Ximena
Published: October 2024

The Danish philosopher and theologian Sören Kierkegaard finds it imperative to delve deeper into the authenticity of existence by studying the three existential stages that make up our existential development. For the Dane, the stage of greatest authenticity is none other than the third and last, called: religious stage. To access it, it is necessary to recognize one’s own subjective finitude, precariousness and ignorance in the face of the infinity, omnipotence and absoluteness that the figure of God represents; only within the framework of this metaphysical overflow managed through faith can the individual make the “leap” or access an authentic life as long as he recognizes the existential paradox that surrounds him. To do so, he analyzes the biblical figure of Abraham as the epitome of the Christian faith as an individual who renounces reason and through the movement of faith allows us to explain why the religious stage is the most complex and at the same time the most authentic to which an individual can aspire
Paul Ricœur y el mal como drama de la libertad: libre albedrío versus siervo-arbitrio
Authors: Flores Rojas Emmanuel
Published: October 2024

The evil constituted one of the problems that most stung the thought of the French philosopher Paul Ricœur, so this article tries to account for the depth of this reflection in light of a also theological topic: the idea of original sin and its relationship with human freedom. In approaching this analysis, it is intended to account for the fruitful dialogue that Ricœur established with theology from philosophy to problematize the question of free will and its counterpart: the servant-will. The thematization of these questions is framed within the Philosophy of the Will. The voluntary and the involuntary and The conflict of interpretations, seeking to relax the complicated relationships between religion and philosophy.
The Effect of Lactic Acidosis on Neonatal Outcomes in Premature Infants
Authors: Perepelitsa Svetlana A. , Molchanov Igor V.
Published: October 2024

The aim of the study was to evaluate neonatal outcomes in preterm infants.

Materials and methods. The study included 58 premature neonates divided into 2 groups: «A» (N=34) with an adverse neonatal period ending in death and «B» (N=24) who survived. Clinical assessment of the infant, measurement of blood gases, acid-base balance (ABB) and lactate, recording of lung ventilation parameters, calculation of mean airway pressure, oxygenation index (OI) and ventilation efficiency index (VEI), neurosonography and, in case of death, pathological and histological examination of the brain were performed.

Results. Elevated lactate was found in 24 patients (70.5%) in group A and in 12 patients (50%) in group B. The mean lactate levels in groups A and B were 8.1±3.3 and 6.3±2.8 mmol/L, respectively. In group A, 19 (55.9%) infants had severe acidosis, corresponding to a pH of 7.19 to 6.80. In group B, only 8 (33.3%) infants had a pH between 7.0 and 7.19. At birth, neonates in both groups were found to have a base deficit (BD), which was significantly lower in group A than in group B (P=0.004). There were no trends toward reduction of acidosis or normalization of ABB in infants in group A. Plasma BE levels in group B had returned to normal by 96 hours postpartum. The frequency of grade II, III peri/intraventricular hemorrhage (PIVH) and hemorrhage of other localization in group A were 8 (23.5%), 9 (26.5%), and 3 (8.8%), respectively. In group B, grade I PIVH and hemorrhage of other localization occurred in 5 (20.8%) and 1 (4.2%) cases, respectively. In neonates with grade II PIVH, severe lactic acidosis was diagnosed at birth: venous blood pH was 6.97 [6.8; 7.22], BE was (–21.6) [–30; –7.2] mmol/L, lactate level was 8.5 [6.3; 12.9] mmol/L, and pO₂ was 50.5 [20.5; 64] mm Hg. In infants with grade III PIVH, pH was –7.26 [7.12; 7.28], BE was (–8.1) [–8.9; –7] mmol/L, lactate was 7.6 [4.8; 8.9] mmol/L, and pO₂ was 33 [30; 50] mm Hg. Cell damage of varying severity affected all brain structures, as evidenced by absence or deformation of nuclei and nucleoli, and peripheral chromatin condensation. Morphological immaturity of brain structures was another negative factor.

Conclusion. Lactic acidosis diagnosed at birth in premature infants is one of the indicators of perinatal hypoxia severity. Critical pH, BE, and lactate levels, as well as lack of response to treatment, contribute to structural brain damage and worsen prognosis. Severe changes in oxygen and lactate levels that persist for two days after birth lead to severe PIVH and irreversible brain changes.
SYNTHESIS OF 1,1′-(2,3,5,6-TETRAFLUORO-1,4-PHENYLENE)DIPROPAN-1-ONE
Authors: A.S. VINOGRADOV , S.B. KALASHNIKOV , V.E. PLATONOV , T.V. MEZHENKOVA
Published: October 2024

1-(Pentafluorophenyl)propan-1-one reacts with zinc in the presence of catalytic amounts of SnCl2 under heating in dimethyl formamide to give (2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-propionylphenyl)zinc chloride and bis(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-propionylphenyl)zinc. 1,1¢-(2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-1,4-phenylene)dipropan-1-one was synthesized from these organozinc compounds and propionyl chloride in the presence of CuI. The reaction of organozinc compounds obtained from 3-bromo-1,2,4,5-tetrafluorobenzene leads to the formation of 1-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)propan-1-one
SYNTHESIS OF UREAS, OXALYL UREAS AND THEIR THIODERIVATIVES CONTAINING ADAMANTYL AND CAMPHOLENYL FRAGMENTS
Authors: E.S. MOZHAITSEV , D.A. RASTREPAEVA , E.V. SUSLOV , K.P. VOLCHO , N.F. SALAKHUTDINOV
Published: October 2024

The synthesis of urea and thiourea containing adamantane and campholene fragments was performed starting from adamant-1-yl isocyanate, adamant-1-yl isothiocyanate and campholenyl amine. The synthesised compounds were modified to their oxalyl derivatives, which may be of interest for biological activity screening.
CHEMICAL FINGERPRINTING OF POLLUTION OVER THE TERRITORIES OF INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL ACCIDENTS AND OBJECTS OF ACCUMULATED ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE IN THE REGIONS OF SIBERIA
Authors: S.V. MOROZOV , N.I. TKACHEVA , T.G. PCHELNIKOVA , A.YU. LOPATKOV , E.I. CHERNYAK
Published: October 2024

The paper presents the results of applying the methodology of chemical fingerprinting to survey the territories of industrial and natural objects, environmental accidents and objects of accumulated environmental damage in various regions of Siberia, including the Arctic zone of Russia. The data obtained by GC-MS using the capabilities of targeted and survey ecological analysis are presented. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls, various classes of hydrocarbons, including relict oil biomarkers, chloro- and methylphenols, Cl-, N-, S-, O-organic compounds of various classes were considered as pollutants. The most important tools of chemical fingerprinting are considered, and it is shown that the use of a set of data on marker compounds of various types, diagnostic ratios of characteristic compounds, multi-vector chromatographic profiling of characteristic compounds (“fingerprints”) makes it possible to establish the origin of pollution sources with a high degree of probability.
DYNAMICS OF COMPLEMENTARY BASE-PAIRS OF DREW-DICKERSON DODECAMER ON THE MILLIAND MICROSECOND TIME SCALE ACCORDING TO THE DATA OF NUCLEAR SPIN RELAXATION DISPERSION R1ρ OF IMINO PROTONS
Authors: S.S. OVCHERENKO , D.M. NASONOV , A.V. SHERNYUKOV , E.G. BAGRYANSKAYA
Published: October 2024

Drew-Dickerson Dodecamer (DDD) is one of the well-known DNA duplexes. It has been sufficiently well studied by various structure determination methods and appears to be a standard for developing new experimental techniques and molecular mechanical force fields. For this reason, the information about the dynamics of DDD on different time scales is important for constructing more accurate structural-dynamic models and carrying out molecular dynamics calculations of long-term time trajectories that allow simulation of real processes. In this work, the information on the dynamics of DDD base-pairs on the milli- and microsecond time scale, currently missing from the literature, was obtained by means of imino protons’ nuclear spin relaxation (R1ρ) dispersion. It is shown for all the base-pairs, except for terminal and pre-terminal ones, that any dynamic processes in the range of R1ρ method are not observed up to 300 K, but proceed on a faster time scale. For the pre-terminal GC pair, a pronounced dependence of the relaxation R1ρ on the applied spin-lock field strength is observed, which allowed us to extract the information about the pair closing dynamics using a fast exchange model with highly skewed state populations. These data supplement the information obtained previously on the dynamics of DDD complementary base-pairs by exchange-based water magnetization transfer experiments and provide a more complete view of the processes observed in DDD in relation to base-pair opening-closing.
Effect of chip thickness and tool wear on surface roughness and cutting power during up-milling wood of different density
Authors: Pinkowski Grzegorz , Piernik Magdalena , Wołpiuk Marcin , Krauss Andrzej
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of average chip thickness and blade wear on the cutting power consumption and surface quality obtained in up-milling wood of different densities. The surface roughness was investigated using the contact method, recording the roughness parameters Ra and Rz, and the cutting power was determined using a wattmeter. The research was conducted for two variants of blade wear, i.e., sharp and blunt, and three variants of chip thickness (0.10, 0.06, and 0.02 mm). Four wood species with very different densities were tested, i.e., balsa (Ochroma pyramidale (Cav. ex Lam.) Urb.), obeche (Triplochiton scleroxylon K. Schum.), alder (Alnus glutinosa L. Gaertn.) and beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) For the lowest density woods, a better surface quality was found when cutting with a blunt knife compared to a sharp knife, while for the higher density woods (alder and beech) an inverse relationship was observed, i.e., a blunt knife resulted in increased surface roughness. For obeche wood, the surface roughness was dependent on the chip thickness. In addition, for low-density woods (balsa and obeche), no differences in cutting power were shown as a function of blade condition. It was shown that both an increase in wood density and chip thickness resulted in an increase in cutting power.
Efficacy of white rot fungal biomass of Phanerochaete chrysosporium for adsorption and removal of reactive red and reactive blue dyes from water
Authors: Al-Rajhi Aisha M. H. , Saddiq Amna A. , Al Abboud Mohamed A. , Khusaifan Tibra J. , Abdelghany Tarek. M. , Selim Samy
Published: October 2024

Water pollution has become a worldwide issue, particularly in developing countries. This study aimed to cleanse water contaminated with reactive red (RR-198) and reactive blue (RB-19) dyes via adsorption onto nonliving white rot fungal biomass Phanerochaete chrysosporium under different operational conditions. It was found that P. chrysosporium removed more of RB-19 than RB-198. The conditions of pH 3, temperature 50 °C, adsorbent dosage 0.6 g, particle sizes of adsorbent (0.25 mm), and contact time (30 min) were optimum for removal of the dyes. RR-198 and RB-19 were removed with levels of 78.4% and 86.4%, respectively at pH 3; 79.6% and 90.0%, respectively using 0.6 g of adsorbent dosage; 82.0% and 87.0%, respectively at 30 min; and 82.0% and 87.2%, respectively at 50 °C. Thus, dead P. chrysosporium biomass was shown to be a biosorbent for the uptake of RB-19 and RR-198 dyes.
Effect of the filler content on some physical and mechanical properties of virgin- and recycled thermoplastic polyurethane composites
Authors: Çavuş Vedat , Mengeloğlu Fatih
Published: October 2024

Effects of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) types (Recycled (R) and Virgin (V)) composites with 15 wt% and 30 wt% oakwood flour addition were studied. Selected physical, mechanical, morphological, and thermal properties of resulting polymer composites were analyzed. Test samples were manufactured using injection molding, except that abrasion resistance specimens were manufactured using a compression molding process. The findings indicated that the types of TPU and filler contents played a significant role in the density and mechanical properties of the TPU test samples. The increased oak wood flour contents in both TPU types showed improvement in density, tensile modulus, hardness, flexural strength flexural modulus, dynamic impact strength, and yield strength of the composite while decreasing the elongation at break values. In addition, both TPU types and filler contents significantly affected the densities of V-TPU and R-TPU. The TPUs type, filler content, and cycle-rpm affected Taber’s abrasion resistance values. Weight loss, which increased with the number of cycles for the control samples, decreased with increasing wood flour content. This study aimed to provide an overview of the effect of the wood flour content in the manufacturing of thermoplastic-reinforced composites and to provide a basis for further research and development efforts.
Manufacturing of microfibrillated cellulose from never-dried microcrystalline cellulose using Masuko grinder
Authors: Lähdeniemi Annina , Knuts Aaro , Dahl Olli
Published: October 2024

Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) batches were produced using never-dried and commercial, dried microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) as raw materials. Mechanical treatment was applied with a Masuko grinder using different refining degrees and consisting of one to three passes through the equipment. The impact of the mechanical treatment on the particle size distribution, fiber swelling properties, particle morphology as well as rheology of the manufactured MFC gel products were investigated. In addition, specific energy consumption of the process was calculated. The MFC gel samples manufactured from the never-dried AaltoCell™ MCC, demonstrated more pronounced changes in material properties with various refining parameters than those produced from the commercial, dried MCC, which is likely attributable to the hornification effect. The most significant reduction in particle sizes and the greatest increase in fiber saturation point and rheological properties were achieved during the initial pass through the grinder. The use of never-dried MCC as the raw material resulted in a stronger MFC gel with higher storage and loss modulus characteristics. Specific energy consumption also indicated that the refining energy transfers better to the never-dried structure of MCC, and more fibrillation can be obtained with less energy when using the never-dried MCC as raw material for MFC production.
Prof. Juozas Eretas' views on the history of Lithuanian culture: from „Tėvynės sargas" to „Naujoji Romuva"
Authors: Vasiliauskienė Aldona
Published: October 2024

Numerous scientists and public figures contributed their share of honest, devoted work to the foundation of the independent Lithuanian state. The activities of Juozas Eretas (1896-1984), a Swiss, occupied a distinguished place among outstanding Lithuanians of interwar Lithuania. At the age of 23, Juozas Eretas arrived in Lithuania. With youthful zeal and a Western European outlook, he plunged into activities which demanded a great deal of ingenuity and devotion. As soon as he completed his work in one area, he would immediately start work in a new one. This strenuous life came to an end in 1928, due to his failing health.
In 1919-1940, Eretas took an active part in political and public life. He also did pedagogical work and research work. His public career, so vehement in the beginning, slowly, little by little, gave way to research work.
Juozas Eretas made a considerable contribution to the updating and reorganization of the main spheres of his public activities, which principally dealt with sobriety, sport, and youth organizations. He was the founder of the Lithuanian News Agency (ELTA). His merits for efforts to achieve recognition of Lithuania de jure are also remarkable. He participated in organizing committees in Kaunas, the aim of which was to set up higher courses and the Lithuanian Catholic University, in 1931. He was one of the initiators who organized the congresses of the Lithuanian Catholic Academy of Sciences. He also edited their transactions.
Prof. Juozas Eretas' views on the history of Lithuanian culture over the period of 35 years (1896-1931) are of great importance, especially when his mature age of 75 is taken into consideration. Full understanding of the covered road „will make it possible to understand the present and at least partially to foresee its further direction," wrote Juozas Eretas in his study, „Two Generations in the Service of our Christian Culture," p. 51. It covered the period dating from 1896, the year when „Tėvynės Sargas" was founded, to 1931, when „Naujoji Romuva" was established. The article presents Juozas Eretas' ideas and views stated in the above-mentioned study.
Die Sage von Palemonas: Historiographische Herkunft des Textes
Authors: Raila Eligijus
Published: October 2024

Alte Autoren, die bis heute über die Sage von Palemonas schrieben, betonten politische, ideologische und sogar sozialökonomische Bedingungen der Herkunft dieser Sage. Man sprach über diese Sage, aber nicht aus dieser Sage selbst. Daraus entsteht das Problem der Erklärung des Textes. Man muß die Aufmerksamkeit der Typologie des Denkens schenken. Die Ereignisse, die Fabula der Sage aufbauen, sind wohl relieffsche Widerspiegelung der schon davon gewesenen Ereignisse. Also, laut dem Obengesagten, sind die erwähnten Ereignisse schon einmal vorgekommen. Die Prototypen der Sage finden wir schon im Text des Alten Testaments. Die litauischen Adeligen bekamen dadurch biblisch legitimierte Genealogie, die ihnen den authentischen und außergewöhnlichen Status garantierte.
Concerning the character of the economic changes in Lithuania during the end of the eighteenth century to the first half of the nineteenth century
Authors: Pamerneckis Stasys
Published: October 2024

During the first half of the nineteenth century the corvee-works economic system expanded in Lithuania. It involved such inventions as improved agrotechnics, many-field crop-rotation systems, an extension of cattle-breeding, country-estate industry growth, factories and enterprises of spinning, weaving, haberdashery, iron and glass work, leather-ware, etc. All these changes largely increased the incomes of the estates and gave a new life to the economy of Lithuania, although the main part of production was exported to Western countries, and not given to the internal market which was still quite weak. Moreover, these and other improvements in the Lithuanian economy were of mostly quantitative character, orientated towards the increase of incomes by raising the norm of feudal rent which, on the other hand, was based on the peasants' exploitation. The main part of the estates' incomes was invested in the non-production sphere, i.e., luxury items, palace buildings, military troops, etc. Formalised-statistical analysis of Lithuania's serf-estates enabled us to conclude that the components of the inner structure of these estates were faintly balanced; thus, the peasant farms were weakly orientated towards needs of the market. Their economical and growth potential were conditioned by serf-dependence and feudal rent. During the end of the eighteenth century and the first part of the nineteenth century, the commodity-economy predominated in Lithuania. An unreasonable increase of the feudal rent on the basis of the corvee-works system led to a stagnation of the entire agriculture production during the 1850s and 1860s. Qualitative changes within Lithuanian agrarian production, which were closely related to the intensification of capitalistic relationships, started to develop after the abolishment of serfdom in 1861.
Perioperacinių rizikos veiksnių ir psichosocialinių veiksnių įtaka ligonių po širdies operacijų gyvenimo kokybei bei ilgalaikio patiriamo streso reakcijoms
Authors:   , Gražulytė Daiva
Published: October 2024

Impact of perioperative and psychosocial risk factors on quality of life and stress reactions after cardiac surgery
Coexistence of high-frequency parametric and Bloch gain in doped GaAs/AlGaAs superlattices
Authors:   , Čižas Vladislovas
Published: October 2024

Aukšto dažnio signalo Blocho ir parametrinio stiprinimo sambūvis legiruotose GaAs/AlGaAs supergardelėse
The Jocaxian’s nothingness
Authors: Holland de Barcellos Joao Carlos
Published: October 2024

This article explains a theory about the origin of the laws of physics and the Universe.
Antique and Medieval Heritage of the Northern Black Sea Region. Prominent sites and frequently used routes of coastal and underwater historical-archaeological tourism from the Danube to the Dnipro lowlands
Authors: IEMELIANOV Volodymyr , IEVLEV Mykhailo , CHUBENKO Oleksandr , GOLOVATYI Vladislav
Published: October 2024

The guidebook provides an overview of the history of the Northwest Black Sea region during antiquity and the medieval periods, highlighting the natural and social changes that occurred in the area. It describes and illustrates the most renowned and significant sites of ancient and medieval cultural heritage, including underwater ones. The book also presents popular historical and archaeological tourism routes along the coast, spanning from the lower Danube to the lower Dnipro basin. The ancient cultural heritage and numerous remarkable archaeological artifacts discovered in the coastal areas and aquatic geo-ecosystems of the Northern Black Sea region should, in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal, serve as key resources for the development of coastal tourism in Ukraine — one of the critical sectors of its current and future resource-efficient, competitive, and sustainable Blue Economy. For recreational and tourism managers, students and schoolchildren, all residents and guests of our country, as well as Ukrainian and international travelers who are interested in the nature and ancient cultural heritage, including underwater, of the Black Sea coast — those who sincerely appreciate it but wish to learn more — believe that the expanses of the Ukrainian Black Sea coast, situated in the unique land-sea contact zone, have been, are and will continue to be among the most popular and sought-after recreational regions and coastal tourism destinations.
Життєвий шлях і науково-практична спадщина академіка НАН України П.Г. Костюка
Authors: Веселовський Микола Сергійович
Published: October 2024

Виступ на ювілейній сесії Загальних зборів НАН України, присвяченій 100-річчю від дня народження академіка П.Г. Костюка (11 вересня 2024 року)
Спогади про батька
Authors: Костюк Ольга Платонівна
Published: October 2024

Виступ на ювілейній сесії Загальних зборів НАН України, присвяченій 100-річчю від дня народження академіка П.Г. Костюка (11 вересня 2024 року)
Моделі та методи штучного інтелекту в задачах керування рухом космічних апаратів
Authors: Хорошилов Сергій Вікторович
Published: October 2024

У доповіді наведено окремі важливі результати досліджень вчених Інституту технічної механіки НАН України і ДКА України зі створення моделей та методів штучного інтелекту для розв’язання актуальних прикладних задач механіки, пов’язаних із керуванням рухом перспективних космічних апаратів. Сфера потенційних застосувань отриманих результатів охоплює, зокрема, вирішення проблеми космічного сміття та підвищення ефективності орбітального сервісу.
Видавничі проєкти НАН України: гендерні дослідження
Authors: Радченко Анна Ігорівна , Сівова Тетяна Юріївна
Published: October 2024

У статті розкрито основні аспекти гендерного розподілу авторів книг із видавничих проєктів НАН України. Проаналізовано та узагальнено дані щодо кількості жінок в авторських колективах книжкових видань із проєктів «Наукова книга», «Наукова книга. Молоді вчені», «Українська наукова книга іноземною мовою» і «Наука для всіх». Виявлено особливості гендерного балансу авторства в книгах НАН України за період 2020—2023 рр. Отримані дані було порівняно з показниками за період від започаткування проєктів до 2019 р. включно. Встановлено, що частка авторів-жінок, що беруть участь у написанні книг за чотирма загальноакадемічними проєктами, зростає. Охарактеризовано зміну частки жінок серед авторів за секціями і відділеннями НАН України.
Невтомний трудар на ниві українознавства
Authors: Жулинський Микола Григорович
Published: October 2024

Статтю присвячено пам’яті видатного вченого-україніста, фольклориста, етнографа, культуролога, мистецтвознавця, літературознавця, бібліографа, відомого громадського і культурно-освітнього діяча, доктора філологічних наук (1992), іноземного члена НАН України (1997), дійсного члена Наукового товариства імені Шевченка (1989), голови Асоціації україністів Словаччини та президента НТШ у Словаччині (1990), завідувача науково-дослідного відділу кафедри україністики Пряшівського університету, професора Українського вільного університету в Мюнхені, почесного професора Кам’янець-Подільського університету, почесного доктора наук Ужгородського університету Миколи Мушинки.
International Trends in Zinc Treatment for Diarrhea
Authors: Karlsson Omar , Kim Rockli , Subramanian S. V.
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND

Diarrhea is a leading cause of death among children <5 years of age and can have long-term adverse consequences for human development. The World Health Organization has recommended the therapeutic use of zinc for the treatment of diarrhea, along with oral rehydration solutions, since 2004. We studied recent trends in the use of zinc to treat diarrhea in 23 low- and middle-income countries.

METHODS

A repeated cross-sectional design of 46 Demographic and Health Surveys from 23 countries was used to estimate the average annual change in zinc treatment across recent years. The earlier surveys were conducted in different years from 2009 to 2014, and the latest surveys were conducted in different years from 2015 to 2023, with an average gap of 6 years between surveys. A diarrhea episode during the 2 weeks before the survey and the treatment of diarrhea using zinc and oral rehydration solutions among children <5 years old was identified using an interview with mothers.

RESULTS

In the pooled sample, the treatment of diarrhea in children <5 years of age using zinc increased from 2% in the earlier surveys to 27% in the more recent surveys, or an average annual increase of 4 percentage points (pp). The prevalence of zinc treatment increased in all 23 countries, ranging from 9 pp per year on average in Sierra Leone to 1 pp in Cambodia.

CONCLUSIONS

A large increase in the use of therapeutic zinc to treat diarrhea in children was observed in recent years. However, coverage remains incomplete.
Investigating the positive effects of salicylic acid on peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) under different soil salinity conditions: comprehensive morphological, mineral, and biochemical analyses
Authors: Talebi Ebrahim , Haghighatnia Hasan
Published: October 2024

This study explored the effects of salicylic acid on the growth and biochemical responses of peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) under different soil salinity levels, a major challenge in agricultural productivity. The experiment was conducted using a factorial design with salicylic acid applied at concentrations of 0, 5, 10, and 50 ppm, combined with sodium chloride-induced salinity at 0, 1,000, 2,000, and 3,000 mg kg–1 soil. Results demonstrated that increasing soil salinity negatively impacted plant growth, reducing plant height, leaf number, and the dry weight of aerial parts. Salinity stress also led to reduced nutrient uptake, particularly for essential elements like calcium and potassium, while increasing sodium levels in plant tissues. However, the foliar application of salicylic acid, especially at 50 ppm, significantly improved growth parameters and mitigated the detrimental effects of salinity. Notably, at the highest salinity level (3,000 mg kg–1), salicylic acid enhanced plant height by 11.1% and leaf number by 30.9% compared to untreated plants. Salicylic acid also boosted biochemical responses, such as increasing total phenolic and flavonoid content, which are critical for stress tolerance. This study underscores the potential of salicylic acid as a stress mitigator, promoting better growth and physiological resilience in peppermint under saline conditions, offering valuable insights for improving crop performance in salinity-affected regions.
Repository structures: Impact on collaboration and productivity
Authors: Shakikhanli Ulvi , Bilicki Vilmos
Published: October 2024

This study examines the connection between repository structure, productivity, and management practices in software development collaboration. Analyzing open-source projects, it finds higher collaboration in Multi repository teams than in Mono repository teams, implying a nuanced interaction with team size. Effective management and well-structured architectures correlate positively with productivity, emphasizing strategic management's importance for optimizing collaboration and efficiency in software projects.
A testmozgás mint az életmódorvoslás alappillére
Authors: Szeifert Noémi Mónika , Vágó Hajnalka , Gonda Xénia
Published: October 2024

A mozgásszegény életmód világszerte 5,3 millió ember korai halálozásáért felelős,
és bizonyos krónikus betegségek kialakulása szoros összefüggést mutat az
egészségtelen életmóddal. Az elhízás népbetegség, mely a hazai felnőtt lakosság
közel egyharmadát érinti, a túlsúllyal élőkkel összevonva pedig több mint a
felét. Európában minden harmadik gyermek elhízott. Az egészségtelen életmód
megjelenik számos, nem fertőző krónikus betegség kockázati tényezőjeként,
negatívan befolyásolva a szomatikus és a mentális egészséget, beszűkítve az
életteret és megrövidítve a várható élettartamot. Az életmódorvoslásnak és azon
belül is a rendszeres testmozgásnak kiemelt szerep jut alacsony intenzitású
intervencióként. A rendszeres testmozgás széles körben elérhető és hatékony
prevenciós, illetve terápiás intervenciós eszköz, mely jelentős szerepet tölt be
a szomatikus és a mentális egészség fejlesztésében és hosszú távú megőrzésében
egyaránt, valamint javítja az életminőséget, és növeli a várható élettartamot. A
szomatikus és a mentális betegségek egy része diagnosztizálatlan, és ezáltal
kezeletlen marad. A testmozgásnak ezért is van kiemelt jelentősége a betegségek
kialakulásának megelőzésében minden életszakaszban. Annak ellenére, hogy a
rendszeres testmozgás kedvező hatása régóta ismert, nem találkozni vele az
orvosi szakirodalomban, és kevés kivételtől eltekintve szinte egyetlen kezelési
protokollban sem jelenik meg mint célzott terápiás intervenció. Az összefoglaló
tanulmány célja bemutatni, hogy az életmódorvoslás alappillérei közül a
rendszeres testmozgás, a célzott mozgásprogram hogyan használható a primer,
szekunder és tercier prevenció területén alacsony intenzitású intervencióként.
Orv Hetil. 2024; 165(43): 1683–1693.
A kivonuló mentődolgozók egészsége a COVID–19-érában
Authors: Sánta Emese , Mátrai Balázs , Bánfai Bálint , Betlehem József , Máté-Póhr Kitti
Published: October 2024

Célkitűzés: A kutatás célja volt felmérni az aktív mentődolgozók
fizikai és mentális egészségi állapotát a koronavírus-járvány miatt rájuk
nehezedő többletfeladatok tekintetében. Adatok és módszerek:
Keresztmetszeti vizsgálat történt az Országos Mentőszolgálat 130 dolgozójának (n
= 130) részvételével 2023 első negyedévében, online kérdőív segítségével
önkéntes alapon, anonim módon. Kényelmi mintavételt követően az SF-36 kérdőív
segítségével vizsgáltuk a testi és lelki egészséget, emellett a váz- és
izomrendszeri állapotra és a COVID–19-pandémia megélésére vonatkozó kérdéseket
tettünk fel. Az SPSS 26.0 program segítségével történt az adatelemzés, leíró és
matematikai statisztikai próbákkal. Az eredmények p<0,05 esetén bizonyultak
szignifikánsnak. Eredmények: A mentődolgozók a legjobbnak
„Fizikai működésüket” (átlag 90,7 ± 13,2 pont), a legrosszabbnak „Általános
egészségüket” (55,4 ± 9,5 pont) tartották. A dimenziók egymással korreláltak.
73,1%-uknak volt mozgásszervi panasza az előző 5 évben, a legnagyobb arányban a
hát- (56,8%) és gerinctájékon (51,5%). Ezek a mentődolgozók határozottan
rosszabbnak vélték „Fizikai működésüket” (p = 0,002). 95 fő volt regisztrált
COVID–19-fertőzött, 50%-ukat csupán kismértékben vagy egyáltalán nem viselte meg
a pandémia (2,6 ± 1,2 átlagpont). A koronavírus megélése negatív hatással volt a
„Vitalitás” (r = –0,204, p = 0,020), az „Érzelmi szerep” (r = –0,317,
p<0,001) és a „Mentális egészség” (r = –0,283, p = 0,001) dimenziókra. A
COVID–19 okozta maradványtünetekkel élők rosszabbnak értékelték „Fizikai
működésüket” (p = 0,015), a „Testi fájdalom” dimenziót (p = 0,010), „Szociális
működésüket” (p = 0,001) és „Mentális egészségüket” (p = 0,023).
Következtetés: A pandémia okozta, hirtelen megnövekedő
munkaterhelés miatt elengedhetetlen a mentésben dolgozók egészségének szoros
monitorozása. A koronavírus okozta maradványtünetek és a mellettük megjelenő
mozgásszervi bántalmak ronthatják a betegellátás minőségét. Orv Hetil. 2024;
165(43): 1707–1713.
Effects of resistance and strength training on serum phosphorus levels in male footballers: implications for physical educators and sports trainers
Authors: Mustafa Ghulam , Khan Wasim , Arif Tasleem , Latif Humaira
Published: October 2024

Background and Study Aim. Sports performance and overall health of athletes are highly dependent on various physiological markers. Among these, blood biochemistry is of great importance and should be carefully considered in athletes' training regimens. However, the effect of strength and resistance training on serum phosphorus levels still requires further clarification and more effective solutions. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of strength and resistance training on serum phosphorus levels in elite male soccer players.
Material and Methods. A sample of 90 volunteers was recruited from football athletes in the Peshawar division. Thirty participants were selected from each of the under-16, under-19, and under-23 age groups. They were divided into three groups: the Resistance Training Group (RTG), the Strength Training Group (STG), and the Control Group (CG). Each group consisted of 30 participants, with 10 from each age category. Phosphorus levels and anthropometric measurements (height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, hip circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)) were assessed before and after a 12-week strength and resistance training intervention. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and paired sample t-tests were used to evaluate changes over time.
Results. Significant improvements were observed in serum phosphorus levels in the Resistance Training Group (4.77±0.258 vs. 3.66±0.207, P<0.001) and in the Strength Training Group (4.31±0.304 vs. 3.66±0.209, P<0.001). A 12-week regimen of strength and resistance training significantly improved serum phosphorus levels among the participants. Analysis of variance indicated that both strength and resistance training significantly affected serum phosphorus levels after 12 weeks of intervention. Tukey’s HSD test revealed that the effects of resistance training were more pronounced than those of strength training.
Conclusions. This study highlights the importance of incorporating both strength and resistance training in athletic programs. These training approaches are crucial for optimizing physical health and performance. The findings underscore the need for educators and trainers to adapt and refine their methods to maximize the benefits of these interventions. By doing so, they can enhance the effectiveness of training regimens and contribute to the overall well-being of athletes.
Alan and Jane Davidson : Dumas on Food (selected material, in translation, from Alexandre Dumas pere's Grand Dictionnaire de Cuisine)
Authors: Anon
Published: October 2024

Alan and Jane Davidson : Dumas on Food (selected material, in translation, from Alexandre Dumas pere's Grand Dictionnaire de Cuisine): Michael Joseph, London, 1979: 327 pp, £ 10-QO.
Perception of food quality among Saudi consumers
Authors: Abdulrahman Alshuniaber Mohammad
Published: October 2024

Consumers’ perceptions of quality of food products increase their purchasing likelihood. This study provides a framework for exploring consumers’ perceptions of food quality for food product development and food marketing strategies by providing vital information related to consumer behavior and food choice. It establishes a method for measuring food quality perceptions through a validated questionnaire. It was found that adult consumers in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia, perceive intrinsic food characteristics higher than of extrinsic food characteristics. Characteristics related to product safety, nutritional value, and sensory attributes were the most highly valued aspects. Sociodemographic factors such as age, marital status, education, occupation, income, and work/study in the food field were found to affect Saudi consumers’ perceptions of food quality. Furthermore, marital status, education, occupation, and income were the major classification factors for perception trends. Food identity and processing, food health prosperity, food safety and presentation, and food sensory attributes were the major qualities perceived by Saudi consumers.
Antibody titer after anti-idiotype rabies vaccination with nano-chitosan adjuvant
Authors: Paryati Sayu Putu Yuni , Ramadhanti S. , Hasan K.
Published: October 2024

Background.The rabies virus neutralizing antibodies titers is a public health problem in the world, including Indonesia. Rabies is zoonotic and causes death in humans with a case fatality rate of 100%. Anti-idiotype antibody (Ab2) from chicken immunoglobulin (IgY) can be a substitute antigen for the rabies virus. This research aims to study the potential of rabies vaccine based on anti-idiotype antibody (Ab2) with nano-chitosan as an adjuvant.Materials and methods.The production of Ab2 is derived from purified and characterized chicken immunoglobulins. Nano-chitosan is made from chitosan from shrimp shell waste. Vaccination tests were carried out on rats compared with commercial vaccines as a positive control and physiological solutions as a negative control. The characterization results of IgY Ab2 were IgY rabies with BM ~180 kDa, heavy chains (BM ~60 kDa), and light chains (BM ~30 kDa) of IgY. Nano-chitosan is less than 100 nm in size, can dissolve well, and does not cause side effects in experimental animals.Results.The vaccine formula uses a concentration of 0.5%, where the ratio of nano-chitosan and Ab2 is 1:1. The Ab2 concentration used was about 1000 units per mL of the Ab2 suspension.Conclusion.This study concludes that anti-idiotype antibodies dissolved in nano-chitosan adjuvant can induce the formation of antibodies with titers that are not statistically different from the antibody titers induced by commercial rabies vaccines. Nano-chitosan has a potential vaccine adjuvant candidate, safe to use, and can enhance the immunogenicity of an antigen applied subcutaneously. According to the results of this study, it is recommended that post-vaccination antibody titers be measured regularly: for example, every one week for six weeks after vaccination. This measurement determines the time of the peak of the antibody titer so that the time for revaccination can be determined.
Evaluating peripheral blood lymphocyte subset composition and lipopolysaccharide-induced cytokine secretory activity in mononuclear leukocyte cultures from patients with febrile and meningeal forms of tick-borne encephalitis
Authors: Ilyinskikh Ekaterina N. , Voronkova O. V. , Reshetova A. V. , Hasanova R. R. , Esimova I. E. , Chernyshov N. A. , Yampolskaya O. V. , Yampolskaya A. V. , Polomoshnova E. M. , Minakova E. V.
Published: October 2024

Introduction.Multiple studies on immune response in patients with various clinical forms of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) have shown conflicting results. The study aim was to estimate the changes in peripheral blood lymphocyte subset counts and activity of spontaneous and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated cytokine production in the mononuclear leukocyte cultures in patients with febrile and meningeal acute TBE.Materials and methods.Groups 1 and 2 included 16 and 12 patients with febrile and meningeal acute TBE, respectively. The control group included 13 healthy donors. Hemogram and T-lymphocyte, T-helper cell, T-cytotoxic and NK cell counts were analyzed by flow cytometry at week 1 of the disease as well as the spontaneous and LPS-stimulated secretion levels of TNFα, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10, IL-8, and MCP-1 were assessed by ELISA in the supernatants of mononuclear cell cultures twice: during hospitalization and two weeks later. Statistical analysis was performed by the Mann–Whitney U-test, and Wilcoxon test.Results.Group 2 demonstrated significant decrease in spontaneous and/or LPS-stimulated levels of proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, MCP-1, and TNFα, but showed higher IL-8 level as compared with Group 1. In addition, spontaneous and/or LPS-induced levels of IL-6 and TNFαin Group 2 did not significantly differ from the controls, which presumably also indicated the suppression of their production. In contrast, spontaneous and/or LPS-induced levels of IL-1β, IL-6, MCP-1, and TNFαin Group 1 were higher than in the controls. The spontaneous IL-10 level in the patients from both groups were higher than in the controls. Peripheral blood lymphocyte and T-cytotoxic T-lymphocyte counts in both groups of TBE patients were lower than in the controls. There was significant increase in neutrophil counts, decrease in NK cell count in Group 2 as compared to the patients with a milder febrile form.Conclusion.Meningeal acute TBE patients was presumably associated with inadequate immune response with NK cell deficiency, T-cell dysfunction, increased neutrophil count in the peripheral blood and impaired pro-inflammatory cytokine production related to innate immune response.