bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Transgenerational Effects of Traumatic Historical Events on the Incidence of Metabolic Syndrome/ Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in the Romanian Population
Authors: Stoica Victor ,   Department of Gastroenterology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy”, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Gastroenterology, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Adrian Gardan Daniel ,   Faculty of Economic Sciences, Spiru Haret University, Bucharest, Romania,   Daniel Adrian Gardan,Faculty of Economic Sciences,Spiru Haret University Phone/fax: +40721108979 E-mail: danielgardan@gmail.com, Constantinescu Ileana ,   Department of Immunology and Transplant Immunology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Center of Imunogenetics and Virusology, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania, Petronela Gardan Iuliana ,   Faculty of Economic Sciences, Spiru Haret University, Bucharest, Romania, Calenic Bogdan ,   Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dentistry, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Diculescu Mircea ,   Department of Gastroenterology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy”, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Gastroenterology, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania
Published: November 2022

Concerns for successful public health management are integrated into the core business of government-responsible institutions. Diseases associated with metabolic syndrome are very common in the Romanian population. In our study, we focused on the cardiovascular and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The article starts from the hypothesis that the increased incidence of such diseases is determined today by the cumulative effect of traumatic historical events such as the famine of 1946-47 and the communist political regime specific to the 80s and 90s. This study aims to present the arguments that indicate the correlation of economic variables whose variation can be easily determined by traumatic events that affected the economy, with variables able to measure the incidence of various diseases usually associated with metabolic syndrome or NAFLD. A series of statistical data were analyzed from the official sources available in the form of consecutive value data for the 1995-2018 period. The results highlighted a direct and strong link between the variable gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in USD, 2011 purchasing power parity (PPP) and specific incidence of circulatory, nutritional endocrine and metabolic diseases, as well as a strong and inverse link between GDP and infant’s deaths per 1000 live births. Conclusions highlight that the effects of traumatic historical events must be made aware through medical education of the population, supporting the idea according to which the incidence of various metabolic diseases is greater for the offspring of those who have actively suffered during such events.
Vasomotor menopausal disorders as a possible result of dysfunction of the microbiota-intestine-brain axis
Authors: Pavlovska Oksana Mykolaivna ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Odessa National Medical University, Odessa, Ukraine,   Oksana Mykolaivna Pavlovska, First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Odessa National Medical University, Odessa, Ukraine. E-mail: oksanaodmed@i.ua https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3447-4282, Pavlovska Kateryna Mykolaivna ,   Department of Internal Medicine No.1-Cardiovascular Pathology, Odessa National Medical University, Odessa, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9549-9032, Heryak Svitlana Mykolaivna ,   Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ternopil, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9263-2069, Khmil Stefan Volodymyrovych ,   First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ternopil, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4869-8212, Khmil Mariya Stefanivna ,   First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ternopil, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7894-1009
Published: November 2022

The study involved clinical and laboratory examination of 54 women with vasomotor menopausal disorders divided into 3 subgroups depending on the duration of symptoms (not more than 12 months, about 3 years, from 5 to 7 years). The control group included 21 patients without vasomotor disorders during the menopausal period. Data from the general and obstetric-gynecological anamnesis and the results of objective and general clinical examinations were analyzed. To assess the state of intestinal microbiocenosis in patients, a bacteriological study of feces was used according to modern methods. In women with menopausal vasomotor disorders, chronic arterial hypertension, overweight, diabetes mellitus, chronic enterocolitis, and chronic pyelonephritis prevailed among somatic diseases. The study also revealed that these patients had a pronounced imbalance of the intensive microbiota, which was characterized by a significant decrease in the main representatives of the obligate microflora (Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus) and an increase in the number of opportunistic strains (Klebsiella and Clostridiodes difficile). Considering modern concepts, a change in the microbial composition of the intestine may be one of the possible trigger factors for the occurrence of vasomotor menopausal disorders. Further research will clarify the influence of the microbiome on the formation of the pathological menopausal symptom complex and improve the preventive and therapeutic measures in this category of women.
Morphohistochemical alterations of neurons of the supraoptic nucleus of the rat hypothalamus at different durations of the photoperiod and melatonin administration
Authors: Bulyk Roman Yevgenovych ,   Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Bukovinian State Medical University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine, Smetanyuk Oleksiy Vasyliovych ,   Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Bukovinian State Medical University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine, Vlasova Kateryna Vasylivna ,   Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Bukovinian State Medical University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine, Kryvchanska Mariana Ivanivna ,   Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Bukovinian State Medical University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine, Yosypenko Vladyslav Romanovych ,   Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Bukovinian State Medical University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine, Voloshyn Volodymyr Leonidovych ,   Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Bukovinian State Medical University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine, Tymchuk Kateryna Yuriivna ,   Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Bukovinian State Medical University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine, Bulyk Tetyana Sergiivna ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bukovinian State Medical University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine, Rynzhuk Larysa Vasylivna ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bukovinian State Medical University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine, Sheremet Michael Ivanovych ,   Surgery Department No.1, Bukovinian State Medical University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine,   Michael Ivanovych Sheremet, MD, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Surgery Department No.1, Bukovinian State Medical University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine. E-mail: Mihayl71@gmail.com, Proniaiev Dmytro Volodymyrovych ,   Department of Anatomy, Clinical Anatomy and Operative Surgery, Bukovinian State Medical University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
Published: November 2022

We studied the morphologic and histochemical organization of neurons of the hypothalamic supraoptic nucleus in rats exposed to different durations of photoperiod and injection of melatonin. Morphometric and histochemical analyses of neurons were performed after staining brain histological sections for RNA. Prolonged illumination leads to more pronounced changes in the parameters of hypothalamic structures at 2 a.m. than at 2 p.m., particularly decreasing the concentration of RNA in the cell nuclei. The use of exogenous melatonin does not normalize the revealed changes in the parameters of the studied structures of the neurons of the supraoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus caused by the prolonged stay of rats under conditions of constant illumination.
Avicenna and clinical experiences in Canon of Medicine
Authors: Ghaffari Farzaneh ,   School of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,   Farzaneh Ghaffari, School of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. E-mail: f_ghaffari@sbmu.ac.ir; ghaffariinfo@gmail.com https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5424-4348, Taheri Majid ,   Trauma and Injury Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,   Medical Ethics and Law Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1227-5186, Meyari Azam ,   Department of Persian Medicine, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1795-413X, Karimi Yasin ,   Department of Persian Medicine, School of Medicine, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2933-9695, Naseri Mohsen ,   Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Research Center, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9239-768X
Published: November 2022

Avicenna used his medical knowledge and experience of scientists from different nations to create a new style in medicine. For this reason, his textbook, Canon of Medicine, has been considered a medical reference in all universities worldwide for centuries. In this article, some valuable and interesting diagnostic and therapeutic clinical experiences mentioned in the Canon of Medicine are described in five sections. This research was conducted to review Avicenna’s specific clinical observations and interventions in PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases using the keywords “Avicenna” and “Canon of Medicine”. In this article, we presented several examples of diagnostic and therapeutic clinical experiences mentioned in the Canon of Medicine in 5 areas, including semiology, therapeutic strategy, urology, neurology, obstetrics, and gynecology. Canon of Medicine, as a complete medical series containing the medical experiences from different nations and Iranian medical scientists, has influenced the world’s medical knowledge for several centuries. Some of Avicenna’s clinical and experimental views can be useful from both a historical point of view and new research.
Evaluating the antibacterial effect of cobalt nanoparticles against multi-drug resistant pathogens
Authors: Abass Abeer Abdulridha ,   Basic Science Department, College of Dentistry, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq,   Abeer Abdulridha Abass, Basic Science Department, College of Dentistry, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq. E-mail: abeeraa.sc12p@uokufa.edu.iq https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7761-8595, Abdulridha Wasna a Mohammed ,   Basic Science Department, College of Dentistry, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3067-4300, Alaarage Warood Kream ,   Basic Science Department, College of Dentistry, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7010-8285, Abdulrudha Noor Hassan ,   Basic Science Department, College of Dentistry, University of Kufa, Najaf, Iraq https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1923-3931, Haider Julfikar ,   Department of Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9898-5842
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to estimate the effect of cobalt nanoparticles (Co NPs) with different concentrations against multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogenic bacteria. Three isolates of (gram-positive), . (gram-negative), and (gram-negative) bacteria were extracted from various clinical examples utilizing routine methods on bacteriological culture media. The antibacterial sensitivity of commercial antibiotics such as Ciprofloxacin, Cefotaxime, Gentamycin, and Amoxicillin was broken down on a Muller Hinton agar plate and evaluated using the disk diffusion method. The study results demonstrated the antibacterial effect of the Co NPs against the bacterial isolates with three different concentrations utilized in the study. The results indicated that the Co NPs showed the highest antibacterial activity when utilizing 100 μg/ml against followed by and with zones of inhibition measured as 22.2±0.1 mm, 20.3±0.15 mm, and 15.8±0.1 mm; respectively. Co NPs at a 100 μg/mL concentration showed higher inhibition zones than several common antibiotics except for Ciprofloxacin, which demonstrated better antibacterial activity against the bacterial isolates employed in this study. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)and X-Ray diffraction (XRD)studies confirmed that Cobalt nanoparticles (Co NPs) were synthesized from cobalt sulphate solution with a size ranging from 40 nm to 60 nm. The nanoparticles showed a crystalline structure with a round shape and smooth surface. The antibacterial resistance of Co NPs against three common bacteria such as , , and was assessed in this study. The optimum concentration of the Co NPs was identified as 100 μg/ml, which could provide a similar or higher antibacterial effect.
The multiplex PCR assay detection of Staphylococcus sciuri antibiotic resistance, mecA gene, and the inhibitory effect of root exudate of Nigella sativa (black seeds) treated with magnetized water
Authors: Al-Hayawi Anas ,   Biology Department, College of Education for Pure Sciences, Tikrit University, Tikrit, Iraq,   Anas Al-Hayawi, Biology Department, College of Education for Pure Sciences, Tikrit University, Tikrit, Iraq. E-mail: dr.anas77@tu.edu.iq
Published: November 2022

121 bacterial samples isolated from wounds from both sexes and all age groups were collected from Salahadin General Hospital, Salahadin provenance, Iraq. Only 8 Staphylococcus sciuri (S. sciuri) isolates were identified. The bacterial isolation showed the highest sensitivity to Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid, Cefotaxime, Methicillin, Streptomycin, and Vancomycin and resistance to all other antibiotics. The root exudates of black seeds were used for 10 and 20 days for both treatments with and without magnetized water, and the exudates were superior when using magnetized water for 20 days. Antibiotic resistance and the mecA gene were investigated, and a multiplex PCR assay was used to detect the mecA gene in S. sciuri. Optimized conditions were used to amplify mecA fragments that encode methicillin resistance.
Y-chromosome variation in Basrah population
Authors: Ohied Bassim Muften ,   Biology Department, College of Science, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq, Al-Badran Adnan Issa ,   Biology Department, College of Science, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq,   Adnan Issa Al-Badran, Biology Department, College of Science, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq. E-mail: Adnan.albadran@uobasrah.edu.iq
Published: November 2022

Y-chromosome DNA profiles are promising tools in population genetics and forensic science. Analysis of Y-chromosome variety was performed on a total of 191 unrelated males throughout different regions in Basrah. The Y-chromosome variety was explored utilizing 17 markers system. For the uniparental system, the large majority of the haplogroups observed in the Basrah population are (R1b, E1b1b, G2a, and J1) considered to have begun in the Middle East and to have later spread all over Western Eurasia. 30% of the Y-chromosomes, in all likelihood, represent landings from inaccessible distant geographic regions. The level of haplotype diversity and its implication for statistics are evaluated. The distinctive extent of long go genetic input observed for the Y chromosome shows that gene flow events to this area might have involved mainly males.
A single-center experience in the use of hybrid techniques for thoracic aortic pathology
Authors: Ditkivskyy Igor Oleksandrovych ,   Department of Interventional Cardiology for Congenital and Acquired Heart Disease, Amosov National Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery of National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Kravchenko Vitaly Ivanovich ,   Department of Surgical Treatment of Aortic Pathology, Amosov National Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery of National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine,   Vitaly Ivanovich Kravchenko, Department of Surgical Treatment of Aortic Pathology, Amosov National Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery of National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine. E-mail: kravchenkomd@ukr.net, Lohvinenko Oleksandra Oleksandrivna ,   Department of Surgical Treatment of Aortic Pathology, Amosov National Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery of National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Sheremet Michael Ivanovich ,   Surgery Department No.1, Bukovinian State Medical University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine
Published: November 2022

The hybrid method of treating thoracic aortic pathology is devoid of the disadvantages of traditional open surgery and, at the same time, has a broader range of applications than the endovascular method. From 2014 to 2019, we researched 122 patients with thoracic aortic pathology treated with the hybrid method (open surgery with thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) at the National M. Amosov Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery National Academy of Medical Science of Ukraine. In the general group, 34 patients had a descending aortic aneurysm without dissection or rupture; 71 patients had an aortic dissection (10 – acute, 9 – subacute, 52 – chronic), penetrating aortic ulcer (PAU) – 7, thoracoabdominal aneurysm (Crawford I-II) – 4, isolated aortic arch aneurysm – 2, residual enlargement aorta after previous ascending aortic grafting causing type A acute aortic dissection (TAAD) – 3, primary aortic thrombosis – 1. Patients admitted as elective surgery candidates had switched aortic arch vessels (debranching) in the first stage and TEVAR in the second stage. For emergencies (aortic rupture with uncontrolled bleeding, malperfusion syndrome), TEVAR operation was performed first. Long-term results of treatment after three and six months are satisfactory. The hybrid technique of aortic arch treatment using modern minimally invasive technologies can eliminate the pathology in the most dangerous segment of the main artery of the body, providing a reasonable level of hospital mortality – 4.2%, and a small number of neurological complications.
Die Geschichte der Herzchirurgie der Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf
Authors: Farghaly Louisa
Published: November 2022

Spezialisierung, Interdisziplinarität und Multiprofessionalität sind bedeutsame Phänomene, die die Geschichte der Medizin prägen. Die Entstehung der herzchirurgischen Klinik der Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf und ihre Entwicklung zu einem multiprofessionellen herzmedizinischen Netzwerk spiegeln beispielhaft die Folgen, Wertigkeit und Beziehung dieser Phänomene wider. Louisa Farghaly untersucht die Hintergründe des Spezialisierungsprozesses auf internationaler, nationaler und lokaler Ebene. Sie analysiert ihre Bedeutung hinsichtlich der Etablierung eines multiprofessionellen herzmedizinischen Netzwerks in Düsseldorf: Welche Persönlichkeiten haben die internationale und Düsseldorfer Geschichte der Herzmedizin geprägt? Wieso entwickelte sich am Standort Düsseldorf ein multiprofessionelles herzmedizinisches Netzwerk? Welche medizinischen Fachdisziplinen waren beteiligt und ausschlaggebend? Welche Auswirkungen hatte diese Entwicklung auf die Zusammenarbeit ärztlicher und nicht ärztlicher Mitarbeiter? Farghaly dokumentiert einen wissenschaftlichen Lernprozess, der Michael Polanyis „Tacit Knowledge" in vielen Facetten illustriert.
Pathways of care and attitudes toward psychotropics in patients with depressive disorders and psychotic disorders
Authors: Nebhinani Naresh , Pareek Vrinda , Choudhary Swati , Tripathi Swapnil , Singh Prerna , Kumar Manish
Published: November 2022

Objectives:

Delay in institution of appropriate mental healthcare is closely linked with attitudes, stigma, and availability of services, which further directs the help seeking pathways. This study was aimed to assess the pathway of care and attitudes toward psychotropic medications among patients with depressive disorder and psychotic disorders.

Materials and Methods:

Eighty outpatients with depressive disorder and 40 patients with psychotic disorder were assessed in a tertiary care center for pathways to care and attitude toward psychotropics through Attitude toward Psychotropic Medications Questionnaire and Drug attitude inventory-10.

Results:

The psychiatrist remained the most common first treatment contact (46% in depression and 62% in psychosis). Greater number of patients in psychotic disorder group had first treatment contact with faith healers or exorcist (17.5%), compared to depressive disorder (6.2%). Patients in depressive group had more favorable attitude toward psychotropics compared to psychosis group. Majority of patients had favorable attitude toward psychotropic medications, but they also had substantial misconceptions about side effects, utility, and need of taking lesser than prescribed doses.

Conclusions:

Although majority of patients had favorable attitude, they also had substantial misconceptions about medications. These issues need to be addressed for better delivery of comprehensive mental healthcare.
Effectiveness of prophylactic iron supplementation in the reduction of recurrence of febrile seizures in children: A prospective study with comparison with historical controls
Authors: Sharawat Indar Kumar , Panda Prateek Kumar , Kumar Vinod , Ramachandran Aparna , Bhardwaj Sanjot , Murugan Vignesh Kaniyappan , Pradhan Amit Kumar , Rajendiran Rajkali , Bhat Nowneet Kumar
Published: November 2022

Objectives:

The primary objective of the study was to compare the number of patients with febrile seizure recurrence within 1 year of presenting to our institute, among patients who received and didn’t receive oral iron supplementation.

Materials and Methods:

This prospective intervention study with historical controls was conducted to compare the number of patients with febrile seizure recurrence within 1 year, among patients who received and did not receive oral iron supplementation. The intervention group additionally received prophylactic iron supplementation of 20 mg biweekly for 1 year.

Results:

A total of 53 patients each were enrolled in both the groups, with comparable baseline characteristics. Although there was a trend toward a lower rate of recurrence of febrile seizures in the interventional group, as compared to the control group, it did not reach the point of statistical significance (P = 0.35). Both in the worst-case scenario and best-case scenario, there was a trend toward less risk of recurrence of febrile seizure in the intervention group, but it did not reach the point of statistical significance (P = 0.43 and 0.52). For the original scenario, worst-case scenario, and best-case scenario, the absolute risk reduction was 6.5%, 7%, and 6%, respectively, with corresponding number needed to treat (NNT) being 15, 14, and 16, respectively. The trend for absolute risk reduction was more pronounced in those with complex febrile seizures with an NNT of 6.5, but it still did not reach the point of statistical significance (P = 0.16). Moderate/severe IDA was also found to be an independent risk factor for recurrence of febrile seizure in the intervention group (P = 0.03).

Conclusion:

Oral serum iron supplementation does not significantly reduce the recurrence rate of febrile seizures in children aged 6–60 months. However, there is a trend toward reduction in the frequency of recurrence of febrile seizures, which is more pronounced in the subset with complex febrile seizures.
Acquired dural arteriovenous fistula after subdural evacuation port system placement: A case report
Authors: Zhang Michael , Fatemi Parastou , Ghajar Jamshid
Published: November 2022

Background:

The subdural evacuation port system (SEPS) is a rapid, bedside, and less invasive option for subdural hemorrhage management. Proper procedure planning and understanding of the relevant vascular anatomy is important for minimizing complications and future procedures.

Case Description:

We describe a case where following placement of a SEPS, there was immediate development of a new dural arteriovenous fistula (dAVF) between the middle meningeal artery (MMA) and middle meningeal vein. Angiography confirmed site of shunting to be at the proximity of the twist drill hole placement. Subsequent MMA embolization was performed and follow-up MRI confirmed resolution of the dAVF.

Conclusion:

SEPS-associated dAVF is an underreported complication with potential long-term consequences. This case describes the complication and advocates avoiding SEPS anterior to the coronal suture.
Intracranial extramedullary hematopoiesis in a patient with beta-thalassemia presenting with head trauma
Authors: Nichols Noah M. , Hackett Ashia M. , Carrasquilla Alejandro , Solodnik Paul , Byun Hang , Jones Salazar , Hickman Zachary L.
Published: November 2022

Background:

Beta-thalassemia is an inherited hemoglobinopathy, whereby reduced or absent expression of beta-globin genes causes impaired erythropoiesis. Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) occurs in 1% of all patients with beta-thalassemia major receiving regular transfusions and is exceedingly rare intracranially.

Case Description:

We report a case of a male in his 20s with beta thalassemia who presented with head trauma found to have intracranial EMH mimicking multiple extra-axial hematomas. Making the correct diagnosis was critical in avoiding prolonged neuromonitoring and unnecessary interventions.

Conclusion:

Intracranial extramedullary hematopoietic pseudotumor is an exceedingly rare entity and seldom appears in a neurosurgeon’s differential diagnosis. This case illustrates how this condition can easily mimic an acute intracranial hemorrhage in a patient with beta-thalassemia who presents with head trauma. We review the topic to further inform clinicians who may encounter this condition in their practice.
Unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression and balloon kyphoplasty to decompress lumber canal stenosis aggravated by osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: A technical note
Authors: Nagashima Yoshitaka , Nishimura Yusuke , Ishii Motonori , Nishii Tomoya , Fukaya Nobuhisa , Oyama Takahiro , Abe Takashi , Kato Hiroyuki , Tsukamoto Eisuke , Tanei Takafumi , Saito Ryuta
Published: November 2022

Background:

The optimal treatment of lumbar canal stenosis (LCS) associated with osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) remains unclear. Here, we have combined a minimally invasive unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression (ULBD) alone with balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) for LCS aggravated by OVF.

Methods:

ULBD with BKP was performed in three patients who showed LCS associated with OVFs on MR images with progressive lower extremity neurological deficits. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the numerical rating scale (NRS) and the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score. Radiological outcomes were evaluated using multiple parameters (i.e., fractured vertebral body height, lumbar lordosis [LL], and focal angle of the fractured vertebral body).

Results:

Over 6 postoperative months, the NRS and JOA scores were clearly improved while radiological parameters remained maintained (i.e., loss of fractured vertebral body height was only 0.3–1.4 mm in all cases). Two of the three cases showed restoration of LL and focal angle postoperatively.

Conclusion:

The combination of ULBD with BKP is an effective option for LCS aggravated by OVF.
Similarity issues in the heroic epos of the endogenous peoples of Siberia
Authors: Дамбаева А.Н.
Published: November 2022

В статье предпринята попытка провести краткий обзор некоторых вопросов, посвященных аними- стическим и тотемистическим образам, архетипам, а также основной сюжетной линии эпического пове- ствования некоторых коренных народов Сибири. Выдвинута гипотеза о возможных параллелях в образах и сюжетике эпоса разных племен и народов, населяющих территорию Сибири. Эпос у разных сибирских народов представлен неодинаково. У некоторых народов он получил широкое развитие, у других он менее развит, у третьих находится лишь в начале своего развития или отсутствует. К исследованию привлечены те народы, у которых в той или иной степени развития представлен эпос. Классификация эпосов прове- дена по языковой принадлежности. Алтайская языковая семья включает монгольские языки, одними из носителей которых являются буряты, а также тюркские языки, носителями которых в числе других явля- ются якуты, тувинцы, алтайцы, хакасы, шорцы. Внимание обращено на общую характеристику исследуе- мых эпосов, сюжет, а также некоторые черты общности в сюжетных линиях, образах и символах в эпосе. В своих многочисленных проявлениях эпос коренных народов Сибири представляет большой интерес. Он является свидетельством существования самобытной культуры, имеет древние истоки, в нем хранятся сведения о традициях, обычаях, исторических событиях.
The issue of studying the motives of the Kalmyk heroic tale and the heroic epos “Jangar”
Authors: Манджиева Б.Б.
Published: November 2022

Статья посвящена рассмотрению некоторых мотивов калмыцкой богатырской сказки и калмыцкого героического эпоса «Джангар». Автором рассмотрены такие традиционные мотивы как, мотив бездетных старика и старухи, мотив чудесного рождения, который взаимосвязан с последующим мотивом выма- ливания у святых сына-наследника. Защитник рода-племени богатырской сказки в калмыцком героиче- ском эпосе «Джангар» преображается в наследника эпического властелина. Композиционные приемы и эпизоды, повествующие о рождении героя-наследника, сына Джангара, нареченного Шовшуром, свиде- тельствуют о том, каких вершин достигали в своем творчестве калмыцкие джангарчи. Тема продолжения рода получает качественно новое освещение в разрешении государственных задач, от вопроса престоло- наследия переходит к проблеме возрождения Бумбайской страны. Калмыцкие джангарчи отказались от прямолинейной разработки традиционного мотива бездетности, потому как прямое повторение не соот- ветствовало бы характеру эпического героя. Ряд мотивов калмыцкой богатырской сказки проливает свет на разгадку некоторых неясностей, загадок повествования в тексте эпических песен, потому как истинный глубинный смысл происходящего возможно обнаружить в сказочном сюжете, где биографическая форма повествования обусловила связь всех его звеньев, мотивов, ситуаций. В результате изучения мотивов автор приходит к выводу, что традиционный сказочный мотив бездет- ности с последующим мотивом вымаливания сына-наследника, а также мифологический мотив рождения наследника у престарелой героини в калмыцком эпосе «Джангар» трансформируется и сменяется на образ героя-спасителя Бумбайской страны.
Clothing items in the heroic epos Olonkho
Authors: Готовцева Л.М.
Published: November 2022

В статье рассматривается традиционная одежда саха на основе текстов героического эпоса олонхо. Основное внимание автор уделяет лексике, отражающей верхнюю одежду и ее деталей как составляющих материальную и духовную культуру народа саха. Описание и анализ данной лексики проводится с привле- чением материалов из древнетюркского языка, языков алтайской семьи и русского языка. В ходе анализа были обнаружены некоторые виды одежды, не зарегистрированные в этнографических и лексикографи- ческих источниках. Установлено, что текст олонхо содержит подробное описание деталей шубы персо- нажей. В этом плане олонхо выступает своеобразным средством фиксации и распространения богатого информативного материала. Выявлена функция одежды: верхняя одежда и ее детали выступают показате- лем социальной принадлежности, материального положения ее владельца. В текстах олонхо меховые дохи из шкур и меха пушных зверей рыси, соболя носили персонажи айыы аймаҕа – племени добрых людей. Персонажи Нижнего мира – абааһы одеты в гнилые, залинявшие, облезлые шкуры домашних животных. В основе номинации лексики традиционной одежды лежат материал изготовления, форма одежды. Под- робное, детальное описание одежды героев олонхо позволяет раскрыть характеристику качеств персона- жей эпоса. В перспективе предстоит описание других тематических групп.
Impact of Large Gate Voltages and Ultra-thin Polymer Electrolytes on Carrier Density in Electric-double-layer-gated Two-dimensional Crystal Transistors
Authors: Awate Shubham Sukumar , Mostek Brendan , Kumari Shalini , Dong Chengye , Robinson Joshua , Xu Ke , Fullerton-Shirey Susan
Published: November 2022

Electric double layer (EDL) gating can induce large capacitance densities (∼1−10 μF/cm^2) in two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors; however, several properties of the electrolyte limit performance. One property is the electrochemical activity which limits the gate voltage (VG) that can be applied and therefore the maximum extent to which carriers can be modulated. A second property is electrolyte thickness, which sets the response speed of the EDL gate, and therefore the timescale over which the channel can be doped. Typical thicknesses are on the order of microns, but thinner electrolytes (nanometers) are needed for very-large-scale-integration (VLSI) both in terms of physical thickness and the speed that accompanies scaling. In this study, finite element modeling of an EDL-gated field-effect transistor (FET) is used to self-consistently couple ion transport in the electrolyte to carrier transport in the semiconductor, in which density of states, and therefore, quantum capacitance is included. The model reveals that 50 to 65% of the applied potential drops across the semiconductor, leaving 35 to 50% to drop across the two EDLs. Accounting for the potential drop in the channel suggests that higher carrier densities can be achieved at larger applied VG without concern for inducing electrochemical reactions. This insight is tested experimentally via Hall measurements of graphene FETs for which VG is extended from ±3 to ±6 V. Doubling the gate voltage increases the sheet carrier density by an additional 2.3×10^13 cm^−2 for electrons and 1.4×10^13 cm^−2 for holes without inducing electrochemistry. To address the need for thickness scaling, the thickness of the solid polymer electrolyte, polyethylene oxide (PEO):CsClO_4, is decreased from 1 μm to 10 nm and used to EDL- gate graphene FETs. Sheet carrier density measurements on graphene Hall bars prove that the carrier densities remain constant throughout the measured thickness range (10 nm−1 μm). The results indicate promise for overcoming the physical and electrical limitations to VLSI while taking advantage of the ultrahigh carrier densities induced by EDL gating.
Iridescence from total internal reflection at 3D microscale interfaces: mechanistic insights and spectral analysis
Authors: Sturniolo Nathaniel , Hirsch Krista , Meredith Caleb , Beshires Beau , Khanna Shawn , Rayes Malak , Gallegos Michael , McGee Shannon , Kaehr Bryan , Zarzar Lauren
Published: November 2022

This report describes the experimental investigation and optical modeling of the structural coloration produced from total internal reflection interference within 3D microstructures. Ray tracing simulations coupled with color visualization and spectral analysis techniques are used to model, examine, and rationalize the iridescence generated for a range of micro-geometries, including hemicylinders and truncated hemispheres, under varying illumination conditions. An approach to deconstruct the observed iridescence and complex far-field spectral features into its elementary components and systematically link them to ray trajectories that emanate from the illuminated microstructures is demonstrated. The results are compared with experiments, wherein microstructures are fabricated with methods such as chemical etching, multiphoton lithography, and greyscale lithography. Microstructure arrays patterned on surfaces with varying orientation and size lead to unique color-traveling optical effects and highlight opportunities for how total internal reflection interference can be used to create customizable reflective iridescence. The findings herein provide a robust conceptual framework for rationalizing this multibounce interference mechanism and establish approaches for characterizing and tailoring the optical and iridescent properties of microstructured surfaces.
THE SELLER’S LIABILITY DUE HIDDEN DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IN THE ONLINE SELLING AND BUYING TRANSACTION BASE ON UUPK
Authors: Sujono Imam , Mangesti Yovita Arie , Suhartono Slamet
Published: November 2022

The seller offers goods with online media by relying on the description of the goods in the form of videos or photos so that consumers cannot directly check the goods to be purchased. This article analyzes the seller's liability due to hidden defects in online buying and selling transactions. This study uses a normative juridical approach. Results of the study show that hidden defective products sold by sellers in online transactions are the absolute responsibility of the seller as regulated in Article 19 of the UUPK, as well as the provisions of Articles 1365 and 1865 of the Civil Code, namely the seller is responsible for the goods sold. However, this responsibility must be proven that the seller did make a mistake, and the result of the mistake has been detrimental to the consumer. Besides the obligation of consumers to be careful, consumers also need to get protection.
THE LEGAL PHILOSOPHY AND JUSTICE VALUES IN THE ACQUISITION OF LAND RIGHTS IN INDONESIA: A NORMATIVE LEGAL RESEARCH
Authors: Widiyono Tri , Khan Md Zubair Kasem
Published: November 2022

This study aims to describe the authority to control land by the state in various legal and regulatory arrangements from the Basic Agrarian Law, constitution, and other derivative regulations. The object of this study is the various types of land rights that are stated in the various legal arrangements. The method used in this research is normative legal studies that examine legal products with a statutory approach. The findings describe that the 1945 Constitution and the regulations under it regulate how to obtain land rights in order to fulfill the nature and elements of the law. Some of the main things regulated in the legislation are in order to balance the public interest and the sustainability of the national economy. The findings have theoretical implications for regulatory arrangements on aspects that have not been regulated by law. The findings of this study underscore the importance of synchronizing land arrangements at the national level, as well as suggesting harmonization of land laws to avoid overlapping and at the same time accommodate various needs, including public interests, economic development, individual and social interests. Philosophically, this research underscores the aspect of people's prosperity as the most important basis of authority originating from the right to control by the state.
THE DIGNIFIED JUSTICE PERSPECTIVES ON THE ENIGMA OF HEALTH PROTOCOLS COVID-19 AS A CODE OF ETHICS
Authors: Fahamsyah Ermanto , Disantara Fradhana Putra
Published: November 2022

Ethics and law are often related to politics, not least in the Regional Head Election (Pemilukada). However, the implementation of legal and ethical relations in political dynamics is often a matter of debate, not a code of ethics. The purpose of this study is to examine aspects of the relationship between ethics and politics in terms of legal compliance, providing a study of the validity of the COVID-19 Health protocol as a code of ethics at regional head elections from the perspective of dignified justice. This legal research uses primary and secondary legal materials with a conceptual and statutory approach. The results of the study stated that from the point of view of legal compliance, the code of ethics is an element that should be applied in political life; because the code of ethics will encourage the participants of the Pemilukada to have three main characteristics, namely compliance, identification, and internalization. Then, the perspective of dignified justice assesses the position of the COVID-19 health protocol as a code of ethics as valid and relevant to legal practice, the concept of legal reform, and the general idea of the theory of dignified justice.
LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE JUDICIAL POWER FOR JUSTICE
Authors: Sobandi Sobandi
Published: November 2022

The implementation of the limitation of judicial power in the competence of the commercial court to realize an independent judicial power is normatively spread out in various laws. The purpose of this research is to find out about the implementation of an independent and impartial judicial power or the independence of judicial power is something that absolutely must exist because it is a prerequisite for the realization of the ideals of the rule of law and is a guarantee for the rule of law and justice. the approach method uses a normative juridical approach. The results of the research obtained state that an independent judicial power is one of the pillars for a country based on a democratic system and a state of law. Judicial power that is free and impartial is not only meant to be free from the influence of executive power, but also free from interference in carrying out its duties. Judicial power is an important instrument to guarantee human rights and maintain justice which is a very important element in democracy. If the judicial power in a country has been co-opted by other powers outside it or has sided with certain parties, it can be ascertained that the country is not democratic. The independence of judicial power refers to independence from interference from other power holders in judicial matters.
THE RELEVANCES OF JUSTICE VALUE TO LEGAL PROTECTION FOR GOODS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS IN CORRUPTION CASES
Authors: Maryanto Maryanto
Published: November 2022

The pace of infrastructure development in Indonesia is increasing rapidly, this is a form of the government's commitment to improving people's welfare. The pace of infrastructure development in reality often has problems, including failure to build. The absence of criminal provisions in Presidential Regulation Number 12 of 2021 concerning Amendments to Presidential Regulation Number 16 of 2018 concerning Procurement of Government Goods and Services has resulted in the blurring of the boundaries of the criminal and civil realms as well as administrative law in setting sanctions for providers of goods and services deemed negligent. This is often seen in cases of corruption in the procurement of goods and services, which often attracts service providers to become one of the perpetrators of criminal acts. This situation is clearly wrong, because not all acts of service and goods providers can be said to be related to the occurrence of corruption in the procurement of goods and services. This study aims to further analyze the legal protection for service and goods providers in cases of corruption in the procurement of goods and services. The method in this writing is normative. Based on the existing studies, it can be seen that the implementation of criminal sanctions for corruption in the procurement of goods for infrastructure development has not been based on the legal politics of procurement of goods, so that the criminal sanctions are still unclear, because the issue of procurement of goods should not be directly subject to criminal sanctions as an ultimum remidium, considering the procurement of goods regulated by administrative law not criminal law, while criminal threats are only as a last resort when violations in the realm of procurement of goods in infrastructure development are not controlled.
THE RESTITUTION IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAW ENFORCEMENT IN RELATION TO VICTIM PROTECTION
Authors: Susilowati Christina Maya Indah
Published: November 2022

This is a general policy in the form of restitution or compensation from the criminal to the victim of human trafficking crime which becomes a parameter of victim's right fulfilment. The weakness in its formulation leads to lack of firmness of its implementation. In this writing I will make a theoretical study related to restitution law structure for human trafficking victims. This research jurisdically studied about the non-clarity of the policies related to restitution. The method used in this research is law research assisted by library study & evaluation to restitution policy making in human trafficking law enforcement. This research is important because human trafficking is now becoming a trasnational crime which is well structured & sistematically arranged. Human trafficking gives great advantage to the criminal doing it. It is because the victims become a never ending commodity. Some considerations about restitution policy, have negated that human trafficking victims are vulnerable to have a secondary victimization risk. They come face to face with this risk when they deal with the operation of criminal laws, because the law has not fully accomodated the victim's right. That's why we need a legal form in having a victim based approach restitution.
THE ECOCRACY OF WATER RESOURCES ON WATER CULTIVATION RIGHTS IN REALIZING SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
Authors: Arimuladi Setia Untung
Published: November 2022

There are still several problems related to water resources, which can affect poverty, food shortages, hamper economic growth, and disrupt ecosystems. Based on the literature study, two conclusions were generated. First, the function of Water Resources in business activities in laws and regulations still ignores the constitutional rights of the state and the people through the gap for companies to manage and make water and water resources as the profit-oriented business. Second, it is necessary to revitalize ecocracy in ensuring the existence of Water and Soil Conservation by inculcating two (legal) liabilities, namely the liability due to the inherent propriety to act or to do and the liability due to the inherent propriety not to act or not to do to protect ecosystem health and to ensure the environmental sustainability. It is necessary to reform the Water Resources Law in tackling the exploitation of water resources to justify monopoly or illegal profits made by certain parties.
THE URGENCY OF ARRANGEMENT REGARDING ILLICIT ENRICHMENT IN INDONESIA IN ORDER TO ERADICATION OF CORRUPTION CRIMES BY CORPORATIONS
Authors: Rampadio Hamdan , Fauzia Ana , Hamdani Fathul
Published: November 2022

Along with the times, the motives or concept of corruption are increasingly complex and growing, as well as the increasing number of transnational crimes, it makes the world need regulations regarding illicit enrichment in legal products at the level of law to allow the imposition of legal sanctions for these crimes, including Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the practice of illicit enrichment in Indonesia and its comparison with other countries, as well as an analysis of the urgency of regulating illicit enrichment in Indonesian law as one of the most important norms in efforts to eradicate corruption in Indonesia. In this study, the method used is normative juridical using a statutory, conceptual and case approach. From the results of the study, an idea that is presented in efforts to develop and reform law in Indonesia, namely in the context of eradicating corruption. This idea is discussed in more depth through a number of concrete cases that have been processed in Indonesia which shows that if we have illicit enrichment norms, the handling of these cases will be maximized. Through this regulation related to illicit enrichment, of course, it can prevent public officials (corporations) from committing corruption, minimizing initiatives to do business or other activities that are full of conflicts of interest (with their positions).