bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dynamic Changes in Human Brain Connectivity Following Ultrasound Neuromodulation
Authors: Atkinson-Clement Cyril , Alkhawashki Mohammad , Gatica Marilyn , Ross James , Kaiser Marcus
Published: July 2024

Non-invasive neuromodulation represents a major opportunity for brain and mental health interventions. Based on its ability to target deep-brain structures, transcranial focused ultrasound neuromodulation is the most promising approach, destined to change clinical practice. However, some challenges prevent the community from fully understanding its outcomes and therefore moving to the next research step. Here we addressed one of them and unravelled the temporal dynamics of the ultrasound neuromodulation effects in humans. Our findings reveal that the effects of ultrasound neuromodulation are predominantly time-constrained and spatially distributed in brain regions functionally connected with the directly stimulated area. Furthermore, these biological effects are indicative of behavioural changes that persist for at least an hour following stimulation. Our study provides a detailed understanding of how ultrasound stimulation alters brain function over time. This is a first step towards the future prediction of the dynamic effects of ultrasound neuromodulation in terms of brain activity and behaviour, including both immediate (recorded during the stimulation) and long-term consequences (hours or days after the stimulation) of ultrasound neuromodulation.
Protein profile and tissue responses at newly restored implants compared to contralateral teeth over 12-months
Authors: Apatzidou Danae A. , Violesti Anastasia , Konstantinidis Antonis , Bao Kai , Silbereisen Angelika , Bostanci Nagihan
Published: July 2024

Objectives
To determine peri-implant tissue and crevicular fluid alterations in newly restored implants during their first year of function and associate them with those of contralateral teeth.
Materials and Methods
In ten periodontally healthy non-smokers, one newly restored implant (baseline-T0) and one corresponding tooth were followed for 12-months (T1). Oral hygiene was closely monitored during the study. Periodontal clinical indices and crevicular fluid were collected from an implant-site (PICF) and a tooth-site (GCF). Total proteomic profiles of PICF and GCF were investigated using label-free quantitative proteomics.
Results
Clinical recordings remained stable at 12-months on the tooth-/implant-site basis. The comparative analysis of protein enrichment between teeth and implants at T0 revealed 664 human proteins, with 93 found only in teeth and 217 exclusively in implants. Among the 354 overlapping proteins, 46 were upregulated (log2FC > 1) in teeth, while 61 in implants. At T1, 569 human proteins were exclusively identified, with 67 found only in teeth and 193 exclusively in implants. Of the 309 overlapping proteins, 22 were upregulated in teeth, while 48 were in implants. The over-representation enrichment analysis identified "interferon-alpha response" and "allograft rejection" pathways, as significantly regulated categories at T0, with the latter being over-represented at T1.
Conclusions
Maturation of the peri-implant tissues was evident during the study. Proteins expressed in crevicular fluid reflected unique patterns between implants and teeth that are worth studying.
Clinical Relevance:
Different proteomic patterns were observed at the implant-site compared to the contralateral tooth-site towards inflammatory processes that prevail within otherwise clinically healthy peri-implant tissues.
Clinical trial registration number: ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06379022
Co-morbidity of Cervical Cancer and Its associated factors among HIV-Positive Women on Antiretroviral Therapy in Awi zone, Northwest Ethiopia
Authors: Gashinet Kelemework , Mohammed Asiya , Gashinet Addisu , Shitu Daniel , Bantie Berihun , Wudie Gebiyaw
Published: July 2024

Background
Women living with HIV face an increased burden of AIDS-defining malignancies, particularly invasive cervical cancer. The risk of developing cervical cancer (CC) is six times higher in women with HIV compared to their counterparts. However, evidences on the co-morbidity of cervical cancer CC and its associated factors in this high-risk group were scarce in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the prevalence and factors associated with the co-morbidity of CC in women living with HIV in Northwest Ethiopia.
Methods
An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January to May 2023, among 583 adult women living with HIV/AIDS in Awi Zone, Northwest Ethiopia. Both primary and secondary data collection methods were carried out to address the objectives of the study. The data were entered into Epi data version 4.6 and exported to SPSS version 26 software for analysis. A binary logistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated with the outcome variable. Level of statistical significance was declared at p-value < 0.05.
Results
The comorbidity of cervical cancer among women living with HIV was 24.9% (95% CI: 21.3–28.1). Factors that increased the risk of co-morbidity include a baseline CD4 cell+<200 cell/mm3 (AOR = 3.82, 95% CI: 2.44–5.39), a history of sexually transmitted infections other than HIV (AOR = 3.97, 95% CI: 1.97–5.70), oral contraceptive use (AOR = 2.18, 95% CI: 1.40–3.40), the number of sexual partners (AOR = 2.86, 95% CI: 1.79–4.55), and poor/fair adherence to ART drugs (AOR = 3.25, 95% CI: 1.87–7.43, AOR = 2.81, 95% CI: 1.39–5.64).
Conclusion and recommendation
In this study, the comorbidity of CC among women living with HIV was found to be high relative to the previous studies in Ethiopia. History of sexually transmitted infection other than HIV, baseline CD4+ cell < 200 cell/mm3, poor and fair adherence, history of long-term oral contraceptive use, and having two and above sexual partners were factors associated with co-morbidity of cervical cancer. Hence, targeted cervical cancer screening by giving due emphasis to those high-risk women, and addressing identifying factors helps to reduce this malignancy.
Understanding Early-Stage Merger Investigations: What Drives the Antitrust Agencies?*
Authors: Mayo John W. , Press Robert , Whitener Mark
Published: July 2024

Academic and popular scrutiny of merger challenges and their subsequent outcomes have captured increasing attention in recent years. Yet, while the FTC and DOJ (Agencies) are tasked with investigating an average of 1,633 (2001-2021) mergers annually, the Agencies’ early-stage merger investigations filter out the vast majority of mergers, leaving them unchallenged. In this paper, we provide what we believe to be the first quantitative analysis of the earliest stage in the merger enforcement process: the determination to formally assign a merger for early-stage scrutiny by one of the Agencies. Consistent with established Agency guidelines and economic theory, we find that industries with higher levels of horizontal mergers and industry concentration have higher rates of early-stage scrutiny, while industries with more competitors and new entrants are less likely to face such scrutiny. Furthermore, we find that industries which have been challenged in the recent past are more likely to face early-stage investigations. We also find that other factors not explicitly related to industry competition impact the Agencies’ early-stage scrutiny, including Agencies' funding per merger. We find no indication that the political party in power impacts the likelihood that mergers receive early-stage scrutiny.
Bayesian modeling of HFC production pipeline suggests growth in unreported CFC by-product and feedstock production
Authors: Bourguet Stephen , Lickley Megan
Published: July 2024

Observationally-derived emissions of regulated ozone depleting substances (ODSs) must be scrutinized to maintain the progress made by the Montreal Protocol in protecting the stratospheric ozone layer. Recent observations of three chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), CFC-113, CFC-114, and CFC-115, suggest that emissions of these compounds have been higher than expected given global reporting. These emissions have been associated with hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) production, which can require CFCs as feedstocks or generate CFCs as by-products, yet emissions from these pathways have not been rigorously quantified. Here, we develop a Bayesian framework to jointly infer emissions of CFC-113, CFC-114, CFC-115, and hydrochlorofluorocarbon HCFC-133a during HFC-134a and HFC-125 production. We estimate that feedstock usage in HFC-134a production accounted for 86% (75--92%) and 62% (46--74%) of CFC-113 and CFC-114 emissions, respectively, from 2015--2019, while by-product generation during HFC-125 production accounted for 81% (68--92%) of CFC-115 emissions. Our results suggest that unreported feedstock production in Article 5 countries may explain the unexpected atmospheric growth rates of CFC-113 and CFC-114, although uncertainties within the chemical manufacturing processes call for further investigation and industry transparency. Nonetheless, this work demonstrates the environmental benefits of tightened ODS feedstock regulations and underscores the importance of the HFC production phasedowns scheduled by the Kigali Amendment.
‘Parks Are Dead Spaces, Urban Gardens Are Alive’: Experts' Dialectic on Urban Agriculture and Health from Greater Lomé
Authors: Konou Akuto Akpedze , Zinsou-Klassou Kossiwa , de Roulet Pablo Txomin Harpo , Mbianda Armel Firmin Kemajou , Chenal Jérôme
Published: July 2024

Urban agriculture (UA) is a long-standing practice in African cities, characterized by several distinctive features. In particular, the amount of land devoted to UA in these cities exceeds that used in Western countries, presenting unique challenges. This article aims to integrate the perspectives on the health of expert architects, urban planners, geographers, economists, sociologists, and experts called upon to relate to the contemporary land tenure system in African cities. These points of view are contrasted with ideas drawn from surveys of urban farmers in Greater Lomé and official urban planning documents. Methodologically, 11 experts were selected in Greater Lomé, Togo, and interviewed virtually via the Zoom platform, and their audio files were anonymized, transcribed, and manually coded. Standard tools such as Word, Excel, Firefox PDF reader, and an advanced Python tool were used for analysis to bring richness and accuracy to the analyses. Thus, according to the experts, the impacts of UA practices on health and the environment in Greater Lomé are mixed. Their discourses on health about UA are also constructed more ad hoc about other elements weighing the risks/benefits or the ‘interstitial’ aspect of UA and the legal/informal, temporary/permanent dialectic. The study reveals that experts' socio-demographic and professional factors could influence their perception of UA. Adopting an inclusive approach to decision-making is critical, considering the different stakeholders involved. The study recommends developing joint planning guides in collaboration with experts from various fields in the cities concerned to recognize local knowledge and integrate the perspectives of urban farmers into UA policies.
The Epistolary Heritage of the Mongolist V. L. Kotvich (1872–1944) about Teaching the Mongolian Language in Russia at the Beginning of the 20th Century
Authors: Polyanskayа Oksana N. ,   Banzarov Buryat State University
Published: July 2024

2022 marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of an outstanding orientalist and teacher Vladislav Lyudvigovich Kotvich. His early days took place at St. Petersburg University, and his further fruitful activity (until 1923) was associated with scientific and educational institutions of the northern capital of Russia. The article aims to introduce into scientific circulation a previously unknown letter from the teacher of Chita Teachers’ Seminary Innokenty Porfiryevich Malkov to Vladislav Ludwigovich, which reflects the development of teaching the Mongolian language in Transbaikalia. The letter reveals the name of the unfairly forgotten teacher of the Mongolian language Innokenty Malkov, who was competent, responsible, understood the essence of teaching methodology, its features, the importance of knowledge and ability to teach not only the written language of the Mongols but also the variety of its dialects. This document can clarify little-known facts in the biography of V. L. Kotvich – an organizer of oriental education in Russia. Thus, the letter under consideration is a source on the history of Mongolian studies in Russia of the early 20th century, reflecting the development and state of Oriental education in one of the border regions of Russia, where the teaching of the Mongolian language was of practical importance – it was necessary to train translators for maintaining relations with China and Mongolia. The author of the letter also emphasized the problems in training teachers of the Mongolian-Buryat language, such as the lack of teaching staff and teaching aids. At the same time, the information presented in the letter proves the continuity of the traditions of the Russian school of Mongolian studies established by O. M. Kovalevsky, which can be traced in the description of teaching methods by I. Malkov. He described such methods as reading practical documents, using materials of the Society of Oriental Studies in St. Petersburg. The Oriental Academy was founded under the leadership of A. M. Pozdneev, an adherent of practical Oriental studies, whose teaching methods were introduced by Malkov in the seminary: he taught the fundamentals of history, geography, literature simultaneously with the study of the language and practiced reading business papers. Despite the remoteness of the region, the seminary teacher strived to acquire textbooks from reputable mongolists in order to achieve success in teaching the language.
Daniel Gottlieb Messerschmidt in Transbaikalia: Cartographic Materials in Archival Heritage
Authors: Bondar Larisa D. ,   St. Petersburg Branch of the Archive, Russian Academy of Sciences, Krasnikova Olga A. ,   St. Petersburg Branch of the Archive, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

The purposeful scientific study of the Trans-Baikal territories began with the visit of a German scientist Daniel Gottlieb Messerschmidt to these areas. He was sent on the Siberian scientific journey by the personal decree of Peter the Great. D. G. Messerschmidt spent more than a year in Transbaikalia (March 3, 1724 – March 30, 1725), but this part of his journey is represented in the scientist’s papers in the St. Petersburg Branch of the Archive of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPbB ARAS) by only four cartographic drawings of various nature. This publication introduces these four documents into scientific circulation. The facsimile edition of the documents is accompanied by their transcription, description and commentary based on D. G. Messerschmidt’s travel notes, primarily his expedition diary. Two of the documents considered, placed in the text of diary entries for July 17, 1724 and March 6, 1725 are the fixation of small segments of the traveler’s own route. Two other drawings are the material received from informants: a copy of the map representing the territory between the Argun and Shilka rivers at their confluence into the Amur, intended for transfer to the Berg Collegium, and a drawing of the location of a hot spring near Barguzin, which D. G. Messerschmidt failed to visit. The subjects considered complement the portrait of D. G. Messerschmidt as a dedicated, conscientious and scrupulous researcher. The introduction of the considered cartographic material into scientific circulation replenishes the range of sources on the topography of Transbaikalia at the beginning of the 18th century, confirms the localization of rarely mentioned objects (Gorodishche on the Shilka, Ona Zimovie, etc.) and provides material for local history research.
Barguzin: Urban History (1783–1927)
Authors: Breslavskaya Tatyana S. ,   Regional Center for Information Processing and Education Quality Assessment
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the “urban” period of Barguzin (1783–1927) – one of the oldest settlements in the Republic of Buryatia. Its history has its own peculiarities, closely related to the marginal policy of the state. Founded as a prison settlement on the way of the Cossacks of the Russian Kingdom advancing to the East, Barguzin became one of the first strongholds of the “sovereign’s servants” on the territory of modern Buryatia. After the completion of the process of annexation of the Siberian territories, less than a third of all Siberian prisons – wooden fortresses – got a chance for further development due to their successful transport and geographical location, opportunities for economic development and patronage from the regional authorities. Barguzin was among them. The article for the first time considers the question of compliance of Barguzin with the status of the city throughout its “urban” history. Based on a wide source base, including archival documents introduced into scientific circulation for the first time, the author proves that Barguzin, even with a small population, in the chronological period under study corresponded to the criteria of the city highlighted by researchers: the diversity of the population occupations, a significant economic and political role in the region. Although Barguzin stayed only a few years as the administrative center of Western Transbaikalia, having retained the administrative status of a county town, it became the focus of the political, economic and cultural life of the region, the center of gold mining and a place of mass exile, including the political one, new cultural traditions having been brought to the urban way of life. The author states that Barguzin lost its positions at the end of the XIXth century which is explained by the decline in gold mining and remoteness from the Trans-Siberian railway. During the years of economic prosperity provided by gold mining, Barguzin did not create a material base that, with the depletion of gold placers, could fuel the city, and the remoteness from trade routes excluded a developed trade turnover that provided an influx of population. The loss of Barguzin urban status did not diminish the interest of researchers in its rich history. The basic principles and methods of historical research: objectivity, historicism, scientific, systematic, comparative analysis allowed us to identify cause-and-effect relationships, patterns, facts, features of Barguzin development due to both external and internal factors.
Women’s Theme in the Works by V. S. Solovyov
Authors: Tipikina Alina A. ,   Orel State University named after I. S. Turgenev
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the consideration of the views of the philosopher Vladimir Solovyov on the nature of a woman and her place in society. The purpose of the study is to reveal Solovyov’s position in relation to a woman, her essence, relationship with a man, family and society, as well as to demonstrate the attitude of the Russian philosopher to the women’s movement. The relevance of the study is due to the low level of knowledge of the positions of Russian philosophers in general and Solovyov in particular in resolving issues raised by the women’s feminist movement. Hermeneutic, comparative and comparative historical methods were used for analyzing philosophical works, literary and journalistic works of the philosopher. The author of the article shows that Solovyov’s reflections on the Divine Sophia, Eternal Femininity, the image of the Beautiful Lady does not prevent the philosopher from unequivocally rejecting the idea of female emancipation, education, paid professions. The female ideal created by the philosopher is a vivid example of a feminine image, represented by a man and reflecting masculine ideas about the nature of a woman. A specific woman as a bearer of the Divine Sophia is called by Solovyov the keeper of a religious secret, but at the same time she is deindividualized, depersonalized. Speaking of a woman as a mediator between the earthly world and the heavenly world, the philosopher emphasizes the secondary nature of her nature, functional complementarity in relation to a man.The author comes to the conclusion that V. Solovyov did not accept the idea of a woman’s independence and her desire for liberation from male control. The article shows that Solovyov is inclined to a negative assessment of a real woman, speaks negatively about the feminist movement and those ladies who actively defend their rights.
Alienation as a Phenomenon of Destruction of Socio-Cultural Tradition
Authors: Darenskaya Vera N. ,   Lugansk State Pedagogical University
Published: July 2024

The article considers the category of alienation in the context of tradition as a philosophical category. The purpose of the article is to analyze sociocultural alienation as a form of destruction of a person’s spiritual being, integrally represented in the form of tradition. The hypothesis is substantiated, according to which the category of tradition as reproduction of spiritual life in the forms of socio-cultural practice of a person is relevant. Alienation can be considered as a result of the rupture of a spiritual/socio-cultural tradition. The conclusion is substantiated that only the development of the socio-cultural tradition and its main spiritual and ideological “core” allows a person to become a person and consolidate the skills and abilities with which a person can overcome problems in his life, find new, effective forms of interaction with the socio-cultural environment and harmonize his inner world to prevent self-alienation. A living cultural tradition and the connection of generations is the main foundation for a harmonious personal existence. Therefore, the “key” to solving the problem of alienation is the restoration of the destroyed traditions of human spiritual existence in their specific socio–cultural forms including religion, art, morality and traditional ethics. Currently, this de facto restoration has become the state strategy of Russia, without which its survival in the modern competitive world is impossible. This opens up a new perspective of philosophical and cultural studies of both the forms of existence of tradition in culture and its spiritual and value content.
A importância da pesquisa científica nos cursos de formação inicial de professores de Ciências da Natureza e Matemática
Authors: Lopes Kelly Mariana Morais , Alves Leonardo Alcântara
Published: July 2024

O presente estudo conta com a temática da pesquisa científica na formação inicial docente, como sendo parte fundamental para que ocorra a formação de um profissional crítico e reflexivo. Tal estudo foi desenvolvido com 16 alunos concluintes do curso de Especialização em Ensino de Ciências Naturais e Matemática em uma instituição de educação profissional e tecnológica do Rio Grande do Norte. Teve como principal objetivo realizar uma avaliação acerca da importância da pesquisa nos cursos de formação de professores, pela ótica dos docentes em formação continuada. Diante disso, foram realizados questionários contendo questões abertas e fechadas visando averiguar como ocorreu o contato com a pesquisa em sua formação inicial e quais suas visões sobre o professor pesquisador em sala de aula. Através dos resultados obtidos observou-se que os pós-graduandos têm uma visão positiva sobre o professor pesquisador, que a maioria dos participantes tiveram contato com a pesquisa durante sua formação inicial, que participaram de eventos científicos apresentando seus trabalhos, que os incentivadores dessas atividades eram seus professores, entre outras questões. A partir do exposto, esperamos que a pesquisa seja mais um elemento colaborador na reflexão sobre a importância da pesquisa na formação docente.
Palavras-chave: Formação de professores; Professor pesquisador; Ciências Naturais; Matemática.
Saneamiento Regenerativo
Authors: Koottatep Thammarat , Cookey Peter Emmanuel , Polprasert Chongrak
Published: July 2024

Este libro propone el Saneamiento Regenerativo como la próxima etapa en la gestión del saneamiento y busca sentar las bases para el estudio de esta área, partiendo de la premisa de que el saneamiento es un sistema complejo y dinámico compuesto por sistemas socioecológicos, tecnológicos y de recursos. La idea es que el saneamiento generará máximos beneficios para la sociedad solo cuando se logre una integración cíclica de estos tres subsistemas, permitiendo la creación de conexiones adecuadas entre el “diseño tecnológico” y la “plataforma de implementación”, con el objetivo de alcanzar soluciones sanitarias óptimas y sostenibles. Además, propone reconsiderar el concepto de saneamiento para cambiar la narrativa hacia trayectorias más progresistas, como la recuperación y reutilización de recursos, en lugar de simplemente buscar mejoras. Asimismo, analiza las contribuciones al ámbito de la seguridad alimentaria, el apoyo a los medios de subsistencia, la regeneración urbana, el desarrollo rural e incluso las economías locales.

Se presenta un nuevo paradigma, una nueva teoría y diez principios para garantizar soluciones y gestión sanitaria prácticas y efectivas. Además, se incluye un marco conceptual único aplicable tanto a países desarrollados como en desarrollo, y a todas las etapas, procesos y ciclos de entrega de soluciones sanitarias que puedan evaluar críticamente, analizar y proporcionar soluciones sanitarias confiables, adecuadas y apropiadas. Todo esto culmina en una plataforma de implementación estratégica y práctica llamada “Saneamiento 4.0”, que promueve una total revitalización y una revisión integral, con ocho consideraciones estratégicas clave para su implementación.

Saneamiento Regenerativo: Un Nuevo Paradigma para el Saneamiento 4.0 es inter y transdisciplinario, fomenta la colaboración entre ingenieros, científicos, tecnólogos, científicos sociales y otros, para ofrecer soluciones efectivas y prácticas centradas en el usuario. Incluye estudios de casos relevantes, ejemplos, ejercicios y recomendaciones para futuras investigaciones. Está redactado tanto como un libro de texto para investigadores y estudiantes, así como una guía para profesionales y formuladores de políticas.

ISBN: 9781789064308 (eBook)

ISBN: 9781789064315 (ePub)

The English edition of this book is on our website here: https://iwaponline.com/ebooks/book/741/Regenerative-Sanitation-A-New-Paradigm-For
Quantile mapping technique for enhancing satellite-derived precipitation data in hydrological modelling: a case study of the Lam River Basin, Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Nhu Y. , Anh Tran Ngoc , Nguyen Huu Duy , Dang Dinh Kha
Published: July 2024

Accurate precipitation is crucial for hydrological modelling in sparse gauge regions like the Lam River Basin (LRB) in Vietnam. Gridded precipitation data from satellite and numerical models offer significant advantages in such areas. However, satellite precipitation estimates (SPEs) are subject to uncertainties, especially in high variable of topography and precipitation. This study focuses on enhancing the accuracy of Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for Global Precipitation Measurement (IMERG), Climate Prediction Center morphing technique (CMORPH) using the Quantile Mapping (QM) technique, aligning the cumulative distribution functions of the observed precipitation data with those of the SPEs, and assessing the impact on hydrological predictions. The study highlights that the post-correction IMERG precipitation using QM performs better than other data sets, enhancing the hydrological model's performance for the LRB at different temporal scales. Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency values increased from 0.60 to 0.77, surpassing the original IMERG's 0.52 to 0.74, and correlation coefficients improved from 0.79 to 0.89 (compared with the previous 0.75–0.86) for hydrological modelling. Additionally, Percent Bias (PBIAS) decreased from approximately −1.66 to −2.21% (contrasting with the initial −20.22 and 4.6%) with corrected SPEs. These findings have implications for water resource management and disaster risk reduction initiatives in Vietnam and other countries.
Assessment of Prevalence, Knowledge of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Health-related Practices among Female Nurses in Lebanon
Authors: Srour Ibrahim , Salhab Suzana , Skaiki Hilal , Sakr Samer , Sheet Imtithal
Published: July 2024

Introduction

In women of reproductive age, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine illness that has detrimental effects on metabolism, reproduction, the endocrine system, and psychological health. The quality of life for women with PCOS is significantly impacted by its symptoms related to excess androgen and atypical menstruation.

Objective

There is a scarcity of data on female nurses' knowledge concerning PCOS and health-related practices. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, knowledge, and practices of PCOS among female nurses in Lebanon. In addition, we assessed whether these nurses have menstrual irregularities, obesity, hirsutism, extreme acne problems, and whether they are aware of the syndrome or not.

Methods

Using a self-administered questionnaire in Arabic and English languages, a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among Lebanese female nurses. Demographic characteristics were reported using descriptive statistics. The differentiating, associating, and correlating characteristics of the variables were reported using inferential statistics.

Results

The vast majority of respondents (91.5%) had good knowledge, and (39.6%) had good health-related practices. Nearly half (47.2%) were suspected to develop PCOS, and 8.5% were diagnosed based on signs and symptoms. According to the study's findings, nurses were unaware of the condition even though many exhibit its symptoms. The study also reported that 31.1% of participants were overweight, and eight (7.5%) were obese.

Conclusion

Despite having knowledge of the PCOS risk factors, females had considerably less practice in related fields of health. Female nurses with suspected or confirmed PCOS should seek immediate medical help since early diagnosis or treatment for PCOS is useful in enhancing their quality of life.
PENGARUH POSISI KERJA MAHASISWA PROFESI TERHADAP TERJADINYA MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS (MSDs) SAAT MELAKUKAN PERAWATAN DI RUMAH SAKIT UNIVERSITAS BRAWIJAYA
Authors: RUSDYA SANIYAH ZULFA , Endang Yully , Setyohadi R , W Trining
Published: July 2024

Latar belakang: Saat melakukan perawatan, dokter gigi membutuhkan ketelitian di area perawatan yang relatif kecil, yaitu daerah mulut. Gangguan musculoskeletal sering terjadi akibat posisi tubuh sewaktu bekerja kurang ergonomis dan terjadi dalam waktu yang lama serta berulang. Pekerjaan mahasiswa profesi kedokteran gigi dilakukan dengan posisi tubuh yang statis dan kaku pada saat melakukan perawatan di dental unit. Tujuan: untuk mengetahui pengaruh posisi kerja pada Mahasiswa Profesi terhadap terjadinya Musculoskeletal Disorders pada saat melakukan perawatan di Rumah Sakit Universitas Brawijaya. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik observasional dengan pendekatan studi cross sectional dengan menggunakan tabel NBM, TVP dan REBA yang dilakukan pada 73 mahasiswa profesi. Pada tabel NBM di dapat hasil data NBM bahwa semua responden masuk dalam kriteria keluhan MSDs yang rendah. Hasil : Untuk data TVP diperoleh data bahwa tidak ada responden masuk dalam kritria tidak cukup, sebanyak 6 responden (8,2%) masuk dalam kriteria cukup, sebanyak 57 responden (78.1%) masuk dalam kriteria baik dan sebanyak 10 responden (13.7%) masuk dalam kriteria sangat baik. Sedangkan untuk REBA didapatkan data sebanyak 10 responden (13,7%) masuk dalam kriteria diabaikan, sebanyak 20 responden (27.4%) masuk dalam kriteria resiko rendah, sebanyak 40 responden (54.8%) masuk dalam kriteria resiko menengah, sebanyak 3 responden masuk dalam kriteria resiko tinggi dan tidak ada responden yang masuk dalam kriteria resiko sangat tinggi. Kesimpulan: Hal ini memberikan arti bahwa terdapat hubungan posisi kerja baik TVP dan REBA terhadap keluhan MSDs menggunakan skor NBM. Dan dapat disimpulkan bahwa semakin tinggi resiko REBA dan TVP maka skor keluhan MSDs juga akan semakin tinggi.
Strategies for boosting breast milk supply in postpartum women: a scoping review
Authors: Nazara Titin Sundari , Ismarwati
Published: July 2024

Purpose: This scoping review aims to evaluate the evidence base relating to strategies used to increase breast milk supply in postpartum mothers.
Methods: This scoping review adopts the PRISMA-ScR guidelines, which consist of five phases, according to Arksey and O'Malley. They reviewed three databases: Pubmed, Research Rabbits, and ScienceDirect. Inclusion requirements can only be met with full-text, original publications published in English and Indonesian between 2018 and 2022.
Results: 30 potentially applicable articles and 10 papers matching the inclusion criteria were found among 644 articles. The four main topics are the impact of soy milk intake, oxytocin massage, breast care, mung bean extract, acupressure treatment, and oxytocin massage and acupressure therapy.
Conclusion: The most beneficial therapies for increasing breast milk supply are oxytocin massage and breast care.
A case report of unsuccessful VBAC in primary care: highlighting the lesson learned
Authors: Ummah Nafi'atul , Agusfar Achmad Zani , Musrifah Siti
Published: July 2024

Purpose: To delve into the patient’s attempt at vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) in the primary care center and to highlight the importance of the primary care center for women opting for VBAC.
Methods: This case report describes a woman with unsuccessful VBAC in primary care. Informed consent was obtained before the study.
Results: A woman in her mid-thirties with a history of a prior cesarean section and a failed trial of labor was referred to the hospital at 40 weeks gestational age due to prolonged labor. The patient was referred to the hospital after 14.5 hours of trial labor in primary care. After delivery, the patient had urinary retention caused by pelvic nerve injury. The newborn baby had an APGAR Score of 3/5 and was treated in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with respiratory distress syndrome and meconium aspiration syndrome.
Conclusion: Vaginal birth after cesarean can be done by considering its indications and contraindications. However, it is recommended to perform VBAC in hospitals equipped with emergency cesarean facilities, in which the cesarean section can be done within 30 minutes after the decision has been made. Primary care centers have a role in educating patients, providing guidance, and selecting patients for referral. This case also highlights the importance of a holistic approach to social obstetrics, addressing medical, social, economic, and systemic factors. By doing so, healthcare systems can ensure equitable access to timely and appropriate care, ultimately enhancing the well-being of pregnant women and improving VBAC success rates.
Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index as A Predictor of Mortality and Rehospitalization in Heart Failure Patients
Authors: Ilmasari Daria
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACT
 
Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index as A Predictor of  Mortality and Rehospitalization in Heart Failure Patients
 
Background
Heart failure (HF) is a disease closely associated with inflammation and the Systemic Immune inflammation Index (SII) is a novel inflammatory marker. SII is a combined inflammatory indicator that incorporates three significant immune cells  namely neutrophils, lymphocytes and platelets. SII is considered an excellent indicator of local immune response and systemic inflammation. SII is an inexpensive and easily accessible laboratory test in peripheral health facilities.
Research Objective
This study aims to determine whether SII can be used as a predictor of clinical outcomes, which are mortality and rehospitalization in patients with chronic heart failure.
Research Methods
This study is a retrospective cohort study using data of chronic heart failure patients who underwent hospitalization from the HF (Heart Failure) registry of Dr. Sardjito Hospital for the period January 2022 - February 2023. SII was calculated as platelet  count × absolute neutrophil count / absolute lymphocyte count.
Results
There were 188 patients who met the inclusion criteria as research subjects from 282 chronic heart failure patients who underwent hospitalization. Subjects had  a mean age of 58.80 ± 11.48 years. A total of 67,6% (n=127) of the subjects were male. SII value for mortality based on receiver operating characteristic (ROC)    cut-off was 1459,59 (area under curve (AUC) 0.600, sensitivity (Sn) 55,6%, specificity (Sp) 68,8%) and the ROC cut-off for rehospitalization was 0,474. Kaplan-Meier analysis of SII with mortality, subjects with high SII values (>1459.59) had a 50,5% survival rate with a mean survival of 8,5 months and low SII (<1459.59) had a 74% survival rate with a mean survival of 9,9 months. Multivariate regression analysis found SII as an independent predictor of mortality     odds ratio (OR 3,08, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1,59 – 5,95, p=<0.001) but not significant for rehospitalization.
Conclusion
Systemic Immune-inflammation Index (SII) is an independent predictor of mortality, but not a predictor of rehospitalization in chronic heart failure patients undergoing  hospitalization.
 
Keywords: Systemic Immune-inflammation Index (SII), heart failure (HF), mortality and rehospitalization
3D Echocardiographic Assesment of Left Ventricle Size and Function with Automated Adaptive Software in Patients with Right Heart Dominant
Authors: Marsam Real Kusumanjaya , Soesanto Amiliana Mardiani , Soeryo Kuncoro Ario
Published: July 2024

Introduction : Echocardiography is a fundamental tool for assessing cardiac chamber size and function, with evolving technologies like real-time three-dimensional echocardiography (3DE) and automated quantification software offering new possibilities. This study aims to validate left ventricular (LV) measurements obtained through automated quantification software against manual 3DE and 2D measurements, explore the relationship between these measurement techniques, and compare their reproducibility and analysis time.
Methods : A total of 60 patients with uncorrected severe mitral stenosis (MS) and atrial septal defect (ASD) underwent echocardiography. Automated and manual 3DE measurements were compared, with subgroup analysis for software performance. Analysis times were also assessed.
Results : The automated quantification software did not work in 16 patients, with notable differences in tricuspid regurgitation parameters. Automated 3DE measurements yielded larger LV volumes than manual 3DE measurements, while LV ejection fraction (LVEF) measurements were smaller. Good correlations were observed, but agreement analysis revealed significant differences between the two methods. The use of automated software significantly reduced analysis time.
Conclusions : Automated quantification software can effectively measure LV parameters in patients with MS and ASD, significantly reducing analysis time. However, manual methods may still be necessary in cases with structural changes or unique anatomical conditions, emphasizing the importance of selecting the appropriate measurement technique for specific patient populations.
 
Keywords: 3D Echocardiography, Automated Adaptive Software, Cardiac Imaging
Analysis of Video Media Management Mode from Pear Video
Authors: Cheng Tian
Published: July 2024

Nowadays, the way of video communication has undergone great changes, the public has rarely watched videos through traditional TV, and the market users have been constantly divided. Tiktok, Kuaishou, micro-vision quickly occupied the short video market, B station occupied the video hegemon seat, “Love Youteng” three long-term in the long video industry top position. In this context, major TV stations and video media production teams have tried to transform and upgrade video media. Pear video is a short video platform in China so far, focusing on short information video and doing very successful in the field. From the current model of Pear video, we can study and analyze the trend of video media management.
A United Architecture For AES/Present Ciphers and Its Usage in a Soc Environment
Authors: Teja Vatam
Published: July 2024

Abstract: In order to monitor the operating status of vehicles, it is necessary to collect vehicle operating data in real time through IoT devices and analyze these data. However, the collected data has the characteristics of multi-source heterogeneous, network resources are limited and server performance is poor. It is difficult to truly realize data processing in real time. In addition, data needs to be transmitted over the network, it is particularly important to ensure the safety of data transmission. Considering the above problems, it is necessary to structure the data and define a unified data format to facilitate data transmission and analysis. At the same time, improve the server communication program and improve the server's concurrent processing capabilities. In addition, considering that data needs to be transmitted over the network, in order to ensure that the data is not stolen or tampered with, the PRESENT lightweight encryption algorithm is adopted to ensure the safety of data transmission. Compared with encryption algorithms such as AES, this algorithm has much lower hardware requirements. This article combines the characteristics of the project and uses the number of communications between the device and the server to achieve the dynamic key update which is approximately one-time pad, and greatly improves the security of the data.
Eksplorasi pengalaman dan dinamika coping pada korban Nonsuicide Self-Injury
Authors: Zulkifli Indah Sari Dewi , Firdausiyyah Kunti Zakiyyatal , 'Izzah Nida Mukhlishotul
Published: July 2024

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a mental health problem that has been found in many individuals entering adulthood. Atthis age, individuals are often considered unable to solve problems that lead to tendencies to anxiety or depression, nota few individuals choose to channel their emotions by hurting themselves with sharp objects. This study used qualitativemethods with phenomenological approaches and individuals as non-suicidal self-injury survivors as a unit of analysis.Participants in this study had age criteria of 18-25 years and one who had done NSSI in the last 6 months. Data collectiontechniques use interviews and observation. The results of the data analysis showed that the background of both subjectsdoing non-suicidal self-injury was due to the perceived pressure or stress experienced by both subjects. It was found thatto minimize NSSI behavior is to focus on emotional focused-coping including using emotional support, positive reframing,religion, and self-distraction.
Historiography of the Study of Bulgarian-Tatar Epigraphic Monuments in the Zakazanye region and Modern Research Methods
Authors: Khamidullin Sairus R. ,   Marjani Institute of History of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Gainutdinov Aidar M. , Gainullin Iskander I. , Abdullin Khalim M. , Kasimov Alexey V. ,   Marjani Institute of History of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences,   Marjani Institute of History of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences,   Marjani Institute of History of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences,   Independent Researcher
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the study is to trace the historiography of the study of the Bulgarian-Tatar epigraphic monuments in the vast Zakazanye region of the Republic of Tatarstan, as well as to show the possibilities of modern research methods in this matter. Research materials: Bulgarian-Tatar epigraphic monuments (tombstones) of the 13th–17th centuries. The work also involves extensive data from the historiography of the study of Bulgarian-Tatar epigraphic monuments and the results of modern methods of studying epigraphic monuments. Results and novelty of the research: In chronological order, a review of the history of the study of the Bulgarian-Tatar epigraphic monuments in the Zakazanye region from the first researchers’ arrival to the ongoing research that is being carried out presently. The data on the specific personalities of researchers and quantitative data of the studied epigraphic monuments by the areas of the Zakazanye region are provided. The modern methods of studying the epigraphic monuments of the Bulgar-Tatar period, including 3D scanning, photogrammetry, and high-precision photofixation with the placement of digital copies of monuments on a web resource, are shown. Within the framework of this study, surveys of epigraphic monuments were conducted for the first time at the modern methodological and technical level. Thanks to the results of high-precision photogrammetric photography and 3D modeling, it was possible to obtain digital copies of objects which makes it possible to determine changes in shapes, as well as to restore the shape of lost objects from archival data.
Mausoleums of the Eastern Regions of the Golden Horde
Authors: Zilivinskaya Emma D. ,   Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the study: To consider the composition of architecture in the eastern regions of the Golden Horde, using the example of monuments of memorial architecture. As well, to trace regional differences and the influence of various architectural schools and building traditions on the emergence and development of mausoleum forms. Research materials: Mausoleums which are the most numerous type of monumental architecture explored throughout the territory of the Golden Horde. The paper considers both archaeological sites and various images of mausoleums: drawings of the 18th–19th centuries and photographs of the early 20th century. Results and scientific novelty: The work collects and examines all the mausoleums of the eastern regions of the Golden Horde. The review shows that among all the buildings, based on construction technology, two directions of architecture can be distinguished – construction from stone and construction from brick (burnt and adobe). An analysis of the types of planning, construction techniques, and architectural details of mausoleums and construction equipment leads to the conclusion that several directions can be traced in the composition of memorial architecture. In their architectonics, the stone mausoleums of the Urals are closely related to the architecture of Volga Bulgaria which, in turn, arose under the strong influence of Seljuk Asia Minor and to some extent Transcaucasia. Most of the mausoleums are built of baked and mud bricks. Among them, a group of cubic mausoleums with a hipped dome on a drum and a massive portal stands out. These buildings find direct analogies among the monuments of Central Asia, primarily Khorezm. A group of tower or pyramidal mausoleums are buildings of an archaic appearance that replicate the memorial monuments of the Turks. Also in the eastern regions, two-chamber mausoleums were built, consisting of a room for rituals (ziyarat-khane) and a tomb (gur-khane). Mausoleums of this type have no direct analogues outside the Golden Horde and are a creative reworking of already known schemes.