bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementasi Metode HAZOPS Pada Digestion Unit Di Perusahaan Kimia
Authors: Adityatama Rizky
Published: May 2024

Industri kimia merupakan salah satu industri yang memiliki risiko tinggi pada proses produksi maupun bahan baku yang digunakan. Digestion Unit merupakan salah satu unit yang menjadi jantung di industri kimia, dikarenakan Digestion Unit merupakan unit tunggal yang terintegrasi dengan unit lain. Proses yang terjadi pada Digestion Unit dalam industri kimia terdapat sejumlah potensi bahaya, dimana beberapa bahaya diakibatkan dari toksisitas bahan baku, pelepasan energi dari reaksi kimia, suhu tinggi, tekanan tinggi, dan lainnya yang dapat menyebabkan kerusakan pada suatu industri kimia. Oleh sebab itu, diperlukan identifikasi dan pengendalian yang sesuai agar dapat mencegah dan mengurangi potensi bahaya yang ada pada Digestion Unit. Metode HAZOPS dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi potensi bahaya yang terjadi akibat penyimpangan proses pada Digestion Unit dan akan dilakukan risk rangking agar dapat menentukan skala prioritas pengendalian, tiap penyimpangan berdasarkan kategorinya. Berdasarkan hasil identifikasi bahaya menggunakan metode HAZOPS yang telah dilakukan didapatkan total 20 penyimpangan dengan uraian, pada node 1 memiliki 7 risiko dengan kategori medium risk, 2 risiko dengan kategori high risk, node 2 memiliki 4 risiko dengan kategori medium risk, node 3 memiliki 5 risiko dengan kategori medium risk, 2 risiko dengan kategori low risk.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ УПРАВЛІННЯ ПІДПРИЄМСТВАМИ ІТ-СФЕРИ НА ЗАСАДАХ КОМПЕТЕНТНІСНОГО ПІДХОДУ
Authors: Сухоставський Віталій , Дарміць Ростислав
Published: May 2024

Спорадичний вплив факторів зовнішнього середовища визначає умови та рамки діяльності на ринку будь-яких суб’єктів господарювання, зокрема компаній ІТ-сфери. Ринкові обставини впливають як на бізнес-процеси, так і на управління ІТ-компаніями різних типів, визначаючи особливості провадження діяльності і ресурсного забезпечення у розрізі необхідних компетентностей.
РОЗПОДІЛ ВИТРАТ МАЙБУТНІХ ПЕРІОДІВ ЗА ОБЕРНЕНИМ МЕТОДОМ НА ОСНОВІ ПРИБУТКУ ВІД ІНШОЇ ОПЕРАЦІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ
Authors: Сук Петро
Published: May 2024

Розглянуто економічний зміст поняття “Прибуток від іншої операційної діяльності”, особливості його розрахунку та відображення в бухгалтерському обліку і фінансовій звітності.
Доведено доцільність використання прибутку від іншої операційної діяльності як бази для розподілу витрат майбутніх періодів.
Запропоновано можливість застосування оберненого методу розподілу витрат майбутніх періодів на основі прибутку від іншої операційної діяльності.
Здійснено розподіл витрат майбутніх періодів за оберненим методом на основі прибутку від іншої операційної діяльності на прикладі.
Наведено два способи розрахунку оберненого методу розподілу витрат майбутніх періодів на основі прибутку від іншої операційної діяльності: 1) від первісної (початкової) суми витрат майбутніх періодів; 2) від залишкової (поточної) суми витрати майбутніх періодів.
По видах прибутку від іншої операційної діяльності рекомендовано використовувати відповідні обернені методи розподілу витрат майбутніх періодів.
ОНТОМОРФОГЕНЕЗ DIANTHUS BORBASII VANDAS
Authors: Джус Людмила , Фабрика Марина , Чеканов Михайло
Published: May 2024

У зв’язку з інтродукцією, з’ясовано особливості формування морфологічних структур, а також тривалість життєвого циклу і окремих етапів розвитку рослин Dianthus borbasii Vandas. Виокремлено три онтогенетичних
періоди та визначено основні критерії вікових станів.
PHILOSOPHY OF ACADEMIC WRITING: CHALLENGES FACED BY STUDENTS OF THE FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY
Authors: Danilina Svetlana
Published: May 2024

The article discusses the academic writing difficulties that the university students of the faculty of philosophy usually struggle with. The quantitave data is presented in the paper against the backdrop of the analysis of the relevant research that might suggest why the learners may encounter the mentioned challenges. On the level of content, the most common problems are related to the usage of complex philosophical terms, as well as to the correct syntactical construction of the text. On the level of form, a problematic area is that of the correct referencing and failure to paraphrase the sources that the learners use. These challenges are usually rooted in the lack of the proper knowledge about the rules of academic writing, as well as of the lack of sufficient practice aimed at these problematic areas that should be provided in the classroom.
ВІДКРИТИЙ ВМІСТ: ВІД ФЕНОМЕНУ ДО ПАРАДИГМИ
Authors: Копанєва Вікторія
Published: May 2024

У статті розглядаються один із підходів до Open Access, а саме Open Content в Інтернеті. Наводяться приклади відкритих проєктів та репозитаріїв (DOAJ, GLOBE, DARIAH тощо). Констатовано, що концепція та методологія Open Content стосовно освіти відповідає системі навчання e–Learning. Зазначаються досягнення України, а саме: система «Simple Search Metadata in Open Ukraine Archives», формування мережі університетів без кордонів та відкритої методики викладання e–Learning. Відзначається, що інтероперабельність е–ресурсів забезпечується завдяки використанню метаданих Dublin Core Metadata Element Set та технології OAI/PMH
РЕФЛЕКСІЯ ЯК СТРУКТУРНИЙ КОМПОНЕНТ ПЕДАГОГІЧНОЇ МАЙСТЕРНОСТІ МАЙБУТНЬОГО ВЧИТЕЛЯ
Authors: Бутенко Н. , Спринь О. , Мацейко І.
Published: May 2024

В статті розглядається  одна із актуальних проблем вищої педагогічної освіти, а саме формування педагогічної майстерності майбутнього вчителя в плані самовдосконалення, самоосвіти. Аналізуються теоретичні основи дослідження  педагогічної рефлексії.
Надаються результати анкетного  дослідження  відносно самопізнання та мотивації до самовдосконалення особистісних якостей майбутнього вчителя.
ДИНАМІКА ІНТЕРЛЕЙКІНІВ ЯСЕНЕВОЇ РІДИНИ У ХВОРИХ НА ГЕНЕРАЛІЗОВАНИЙ ПАРОДОНТИТ З РІЗНОЮ РЕАКТИВНІСТЮ ОРГАНІЗМУ
Authors: Яров Юрій , Рева Ольга , Турчененко Сергій
Published: May 2024

Вивчали динаміку про- та протизапальних  інтерлейкінів в ясеневій рідині 216 хворих на генералізований пародонтит (ГП) з нормо-, гіпер- та гіпореактивністю організму на 1-у, 2-у, 4-у, 6-у та 9-у доби після проведення за показаннями клаптевої операції. Довели, що при гіпер- та гіпореактивності організму відзначаються різні, за амплітудою та термінами,  зміни про- (ІЛ-1β, ІЛ-6, ФНПa)  та протизапальних (ІЛ-4) інтерлейкінів в порівнянні з такими при нормореакції. При гіперреакції відзначали виснаження клітин, що продукують цитокіни, що до кінця спостережень проявлялося падінням їх рівня нижче початкових значень. При гіпореакції спостерігали низький вміст прозапальних цитокінів в порівнянні з таким при нормореактивності. Корекція змінених показників у хворих на генералізований пародонтит на тлі порушеної (гіпер- та гіпо-) реактивності організму з приведенням їх до значень при нормореактивності розглядається як умова оптимізації загоєння  рани після хірургічного лікування.
Recurrent Idiopathic Chylothorax in Children: A Case Report
Authors: Meryem Fettah , Mohamed Mimouni , Othmane Alaoui , Abdelhalim Mahmoudi , Khalid Khattala , Youssef Bouabdallah
Published: May 2024

Chylothorax is a rare disease (1-2% of pleural effusions), with a prevalence between 1/8600 and 1/15,000 births. It is characterized by the presence of chyle in the pleural cavity. Three categories of chylothorax are known: congenital, idiopathic or traumatic (usually postoperative) chylothorax. We report the observation of a 3-year-old child with idiopathic chylothorax revealed by respiratory symptoms, with pleural effusion and ipsilateral lung collapse on chest x-ray and CT. Cytology and chemical analysis of pleural fluid showed exudative fluid with a chyous appearance, high cell count (2800 cells/mm3), lymphocyte predominance (98%), and culture was sterile. Chylothorax is usually revealed by dyspnea, but also by nausea, vomiting, anorexia and/ or malnutrition. The diagnosis is suspected when the puncture brings back a milky liquid, confirmed by the presence of a triglyceride level greater than 1.2 mmol/ L and number of cells greater than 1000 cells/ mL, with lymphocyte predominance. Treatment of chylothorax can be conservative or surgical when conservative management fails and aims to stop permanent chyle leakage.
BANKRUPTCY EARLY RESPONSE AND WARNING SYSTEM
Authors:   ZVO ", Denysov Denys ,   Open International University of Human Development ",   Ukraine"
Published: May 2024

In the introduction, the relevance of the research topic is defined, and foreign and domestic economists who have examined the issues of the early warning and bankruptcy prevention system are cited. The main part of the article summarizes and defines the economic essence of corporate bankruptcy: the concept of "bankruptcy" is defined. The early warning and prevention system is examined: its essence is defined, and the systems (focused on internal parameters of the enterprise and the external environment) and approaches to detecting the possibility of bankruptcy (technical and fundamental) are characterized. The main models for determining the probability of bankruptcy occurrence in a company are presented (Altman's five-factor model, Springate's five-factor model, universal discriminant function) and possible ways to overcome bankruptcy (prevention, avoidance, and overcoming) are defined. In the conclusion, which summarizes the research, the main provisions of the article are specified.
PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF SELF-SEED FORESTS IN THE CONTEXT OF CONSERVATION OF NATURAL FOREST PLANTATIONS
Authors:   ZVO ", Dubas R. ,   Open International University of Human Development ",   Ukraine", Loboda N. ,   ZVO "Open International University of Human Development "Ukraine"
Published: May 2024

In the presented material, an attempt was made to generalize the existing regulatory and legislative basis of Ukraine regarding the increase of forest cover, protection and preservation of self-forested areas of state and communal ownership, as well as to form the main practical problems and prospects in their use. For this, the author considered the unique importance of self-seeding forests in the context of ensuring the ecological properties of forest plantations, in particular, carbon deposition and oxygen production; the scale of self-forested lands is determined; a quantitative assessment of the areas of self-seeded forests transferred to permanent forest use to the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" from the united territorial communities is given, using the example of the Chernihiv region; the existing trend of exceeding the volume of emissions from the increase in arable land in Ukraine over the volume of absorption from forests, swamps, and steppes is noted. The article presents a number of negative trends regarding the increase in the volume of wood harvesting, including for military needs, which causes the felling of forest plantations of natural origin. The shortcomings of the existing legislative mechanisms regarding the lack of restrictions on the activities of agricultural producers on pastures, hayfields, coastal strips, floodplains and other carbon-rich ecosystems are indicated. Ways to increase the volume of sold wood for the national economy in the conditions of a full-scale invasion due to effective anti-corruption, restriction of wood exports and effective functioning of the State Environmental Inspection of Ukraine are presented. An analysis of the legislation of the European Union regarding mechanisms for the preservation and restoration of carbon-rich ecosystems, including the restoration of most drained peatlands, the introduction of restrictions on access to the EU market for agricultural products and wood, the production of which has led to deforestation, has been carried out, which should be a reference point for the state leadership in the declared European integration path of Ukraine's development.
Alignment of Satisfiers and Work Performance Inspirations among Primary School Teachers in Tanzania
Authors: Kano Erasto Joseph
Published: May 2024

This study explored patterns of satisfiers and work performance among primary school teachers in the Tanzanian context. The proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to select 381 primary school teachers. The study involved three districts situated in contrasting geographical locations in Dodoma region; East- Kongwa, North-Chemba and West-Dodoma Municipality. A five-point Likert scale questionnaire was used to collect data. For statistical analysis, the factor analysis technique was employed to reduce a large number of related variables to a smaller manageable number of dimensions. The location (i.e., the mean, median and mode), the scale (i.e., skewness) and shape (i.e., kurtosis) parameters were computed. The study revealed that teachers’ work performance is subjected to multiple satisfiers stemming from both financial and non-financial compensation. Financial factors understandably were topmost in galvanizing teachers to work at the optimal level (p≤0.05). Besides, satisfaction relates to psychological and school characteristics of co-worker behaviours, administrative support and some intrinsic facets of teaching. It is recommended that any agenda for the future of the teaching profession should weigh the balance of the tension between the satisfiers and dissatisfiers which release the brakes and press the accelerators of teachers’ work performance. With the current influx of enrolment into the fee-free basic education, a catalyst for teacher work performance is important if good quality education is to be realized. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology should devise compelling, productive and effective education policies that are promising to teachers’ prosperity to attract indecisive bright young prospects and the best brains in the teaching profession
Locus of Control and the Role of Leadership on Employee Personality in Pharmaceutical Industry in Kenya
Authors: Kaaria Ann Gaceri , Samba Selerina Mwaruta
Published: May 2024

Personal traits have a significant effect on contemporary workplace dynamics and employee performance. This study focused on two areas of Kenya's pharmaceutical industry: the relationship between locus of control and employee personality, and how leadership styles affect this relationship. The study used a descriptive research design and comprised 8671 employees from 107 pharmaceutical enterprises in Nairobi County. Fisher's formula yielded a sample size of 384 respondents chosen by stratified random sampling. Structured questionnaires were used to collect primary data, and SPSS version 28 was used for analysis, which included descriptive (means, frequencies, standard deviations) and inferential statistics (correlation, regression). The key findings demonstrated substantial relationships between internal locus of control and specific personality factors. There was a substantial positive association discovered between internal locus of control, agreeableness (r=0.58, p=0.01), and conscientiousness (r=0.61, p=0.000). However, the internal locus of control and extraversion showed no significant correlation (r=-0.28, p=0.22). In contrast, the external locus of control had a mild positive association with agreeableness (r=0.16, p=0.001) and a moderately positive and substantial link with extraversion (r=0.34, p=0.001). A considerable inverse association was found between external locus of control and conscientiousness (r=-0.63, p=0.000). These findings highlight the complicated interaction between locus of control orientations and personality factors among personnel in Kenya's pharmaceutical industry. Further, transformational and democratic leadership styles were found to modulate the link between internal locus of control and agreeableness/conscientiousness. Laissez-faire and transactional leadership styles had no significant effect on the connection between internal locus of control and personality attributes. However, transformational, transactional, and democratic leadership styles had a significant impact on the link between external locus of control and personality qualities such as agreeableness, extraversion, and conscientiousness, whereas laissez-faire leadership style did not. The study revealed that employees' locus of control is important in influencing their personality traits at pharmaceutical companies in Kenya. Both internal and external locus of control are important considerations, with transformational and democratic leadership styles amplifying their positive effects on employee personality. Based on these findings, it was suggested that leaders foster a leadership culture based on transformative and democratic values. Additionally, customised techniques should be devised to reduce the detrimental effect of external locus of control beliefs on employee conscientiousness. Mentorship programmes and organised goal-setting frameworks were recommended as possible techniques for improving employee accountability and organisational abilities
A Study of some Water Quality Parameters and Metal Concentrations in Engineering and Built Environment Lake Faculty - UKM, Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia during 2019
Authors: Saber.A. Shelmani Khaled , I Mushrifah.I , El-G. Abdulla Aisha , R. Taher Afaf , Tayeb Y.A. , Younis Tayeb Ahmad
Published: May 2024

A study of water quality parameters (temperature, conductivity, total dissolved solid, dissolved oxygen, pH, and water hardness) in Engineering and Built Environment Lake Faculty - UKM, Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia was conducted in January, April, July, and October 2019. Six metals i.e. cadmium, chromium, lead, nickel, zinc, and copper were determined in the most compartment of the lake namely water. The water samples were collected randomly from different sampling points around the lake. The water quality parameters were tested and recorded at each sampling station using Hydrolab Data Sonde 4® and Surveyor ® 4 a water quality multi probe (USA). The metals concentration were determined by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICP –MS), Perkin Elmer Elan, Model 9000. The water quality parameters were compared with National Water Quality Standard (NWQS Malaysia) while metal concentrations were compared with Malaysian and international standards. Study showed that the averages of water temperature, conductivity, total dissolved solids, dissolved oxygen, pH and hardness values during the months of the study were (29.02°,134.37µS/cm,920 mg/L,5.92 mg/L,8.29 and 37.35CaCO3 mg/L) respectively. The mean metal concentrations in water (in micrograms per liter) based on monthly sampling (in descending order) for Zn, Cu, Cr, Ni, Pb, and Cd were (10.02), (5.36), (2.89), (2.55), (0.73) and (0.080) respectively,
Hydrological situation on the eve of salinization of the mouth section of the Pregolya River (South-East Baltic)
Authors:   Shirshov Institute of Oceanology RAS, Dvoeglazova Nadezhda V. ,   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Chubarenko Boris V. ,   Shirshov Institute of Oceanology RAS
Published: May 2024

Based on the results of field measurements in the spring of 2023, the water intrusion from the receiving reservoir (Vistula Lagoon) 7.5 km deep into the mouth section of the Pregolya River (Kaliningrad) was recorded. The presence of two sharp frontal zones was revealed (the first one is between the marine and lagoon waters, the second one is between the brackish waters of the Kaliningrad Sea Canal and the fresh waters of the Pregolya River), as well as a mixing zone (salinity of 4–5 psu) 20–25 km long between them. It is noted that the near-bottom boundary of the river frontal zone is significantly “deeper” in the estuary of the Pregolya River than it was observed at the turn of the 2000s. The mixing zones within the Kaliningrad Sea Canal and the Vistula Lagoon are independent, because they are separated by a chain of islands, and the lagoon and canal are different hydrological objects.
Paeonia anomala L. from Altai in Kirovsk (Murmansk Region)
Authors:   Avrorin Polar-Alpine Botanical Garden-Institute of the Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Yudin Sergey I.
Published: May 2024

The results of comparison study of two ecotypes (foothills and high mountain) of Paeonia anomala L. the most typical for the Mountain Altai in Kirovsk (Murmansk region) are presented. It has been stated that while introduced in PABGI, this plants pass complete cycle of growth and development, bear fruit. The findings of investigations processed indicate a good adaptation of this species. The special features of seasons rhythm, ontogenesis of plants, germination of seeds of these ecotypes under the conditions of culture were found. The comparative study feature of growth conditions in situ and ex situ, season rhythms, ontogenesis of plants this ecotypes, gave the possibility to determine optimal conditions for growing that plants under introduction in Khibiny mountains of the Kola peninsula. The findings of investigations processed indicate a good adaptation of the plants of high mountains ecotypes in Kola North. The recommendations on the reproduction and cultivation that plants are given.
Additions to liverwort flora of Rybachiy and Sredniy Peninsulas (Murmansk Region).
Authors:   Avrorin Polar-Alpine Botanical Garden-Institute of the Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Konstantinova Nadezhda A. , Afonin Danil A. ,   Avrorin Polar-Alpine Botanical Garden-Institute of the Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: May 2024

As part of the study of the flora of the Regional Natural Park “Rybachy and Sredny Peninsulas”, 20 species of liverworts were recorded that had not previously been found for these peninsulas. Among the newly discovered species is Eremonotus myriocarpus, a species listed in the Red Book of the Murmansk region and two species that are threatened in Europe (Moerckia blyttii, Lophoziopsis rubrigemma). Taking into account the latest taxonomic changes and new records, the flora of liverworts of the Rybachy and Sredny peninsulas counts now 111 species.
The structure and dynamics of hydrobiocenosis (phytoperiphyton, zooplankton, zoobenthos) of the rivers of the Karelian coast of the White Sea.
Authors:   Institute of Biology of the Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Komulaynen Sergey F. , Baryshev Igor A. ,   Institute of Biology of the Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: May 2024

This paper summarizes the results of the studies of biota structural organization and dynamics of small rivers of the Karelian White Sea coast. The chemical features and the structure of biological communities in the watercourses were investigated. Analysis of the species composition, abundance and biomass of phytoperiphyton, zooplankton, and zoobenthos was carried out. Variations in the structure of aquatic communities primarily are due to specific hydrographic and hydrological characteristics of river stretches. The paper discusses the main principles of the changes in a structure and functioning of hydrobiont communities in rivers. The trophic status of the rivers, their saprobiological state, and the significance of individual communities and biotic indices for bioindication of the ecological state of the rivers,are estimated. We concluded that the consideration of three groups of organisms enables a more comprehensive and reliable monitoring than the assessment based on a single group.
Immunological criteria for the risk of vascular disaster in persons living and working in the Arctic
Authors:   N. Laverov Federal Center for Integrated Arctic Research of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Dobrodeeva L. K. , Samodova A. V. ,   N. Laverov Federal Center for Integrated Arctic Research of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Balashova S. N. ,   N. Laverov Federal Center for Integrated Arctic Research of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Pashinskaya K. O. ,   N. Laverov Federal Center for Integrated Arctic Research of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: May 2024

The work presents immunological criteria for the risk of vascular accidents in people living and working in the Arctic. 356 people aged 21 to 55 years were examined, 227 women and 129 men, of which 123 people living in the Svalbard archipelago (Barentsburg village) and in the Murmansk region (Revda and Lovozero villages). The comparison group included 121 practically healthy people of the specified age range at the time of the examination and 112 people diagnosed with coronary heart disease living in the Arkhangelsk region. It has been established that hyperfunction of the cardiovascular system in residents of the Arctic is ensured by increased level reactions from endothelin-1, brain natriuretic peptide, transferrin, transferrin receptor, intercellular adhesion molecules sCD54, sCD62L,pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF-α, autoantibodies to cardiolipids, autoantibodies to phospholipids, circulatingimmune complexes containing IgM and C3D.
Exploring the Students’ Mathematical Communication Ability Related to Learning Style Appertaining to Junior High School
Authors: Ramadoni Ramadoni , Chien Kao Tai , Oktamira Doli
Published: May 2024

The scarcity of mathematical communication abilities needed attention along with students' learning styles as a personal characteristic causing these abilities to differ. This descriptive study aimed to determine the mathematical communication abilities of students with specific learning styles. Eighth-grade public junior high school students (N=23) in Lembah Gumanti participated in this study to complete a learning style questionnaire and a mathematical communication abilities test. The study found that the visual learning style was most dominant, with the highest percentages in the high and low ability categories, and equal to auditory in the medium category but lower than kinesthetic. Students with a kinesthetic learning style in the low and high ability categories both had the same percentage as students with an auditory. There were strong mathematical communication abilities in the dual learning style of auditory-kinesthetic. Auditory students, regardless of their ability levels, made errors in mathematical symbols, so their communication abilities varied based on understanding and symbol usage. Visual and kinesthetic learners generally excelled in articulating and solving problems. Based on these results, it is recommended that teachers consider students' learning styles to be able to use appropriate models to improve students' mathematical communication abilities.
Uso de Leñosas Forrajeras con Enfoque Agroforestal y su Contenido Nutricional en Alimentación de Pequeños Rumiantes en el Altiplano de San Marcos, Guatemala
Authors: Ruiz Mazariego Ruben Francisco , Boira Tortajada Herminio , Bonilla Gesly
Published: May 2024

Estudios de leñosas forrajeras realizados por investigadores del Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias (INIFAP) de México, el Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnologías Agrícolas (ICTA) de Guatemala, así mismo en los países de Republica Dominicana, Honduras y en el Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE) de Costa Rica y en el Centro Internacional de Investigación de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT) de Colombia; han generado resultados que han sido adoptados por ganaderos de la región latinoamericana y que han tenido impacto en la sostenibilidad de los sistemas  finca de los pequeños, medianos y grandes ganaderos. En este artículo se presentan algunos resultados obtenidos por los investigadores en los distintos centro de investigación, relatando el uso de especies ricas en aporte de proteína cruda, fibra, cenizas y extracto libre de nitrógeno, elementos químicos esenciales en la nutrición animal, resaltando que por ser plantas de porte mediano a bajo se utilizan en las diferentes modalidades agroforestales, siendo una ventaja importante para los propietarios de pequeñas parcelas de terreno; además como valor agregado se tiene que se conserva la humedad del suelo, aportan nutrientes al mismo y adicionalmente generan leña o madera para construcciones rusticas y/o construcción de módulos ovinos y caprinos.
O anúncio de Jesus Cristo como conteúdo principal na missão do(a) catequista
Authors: Da Cruz Pereira Sueli
Published: May 2024

O anúncio de Jesus Cristo é desde o princípio da Igreja sua missão fundamental. O presente artigo intenciona apresentar a importância do papel do(a) catequista nesse anúncio e em seu aprofundamento, devido à sua missão específica. Porém, a pergunta que nos orienta é se “o como” o anúncio e seu aprofundamento são desenvolvidos pode contribuir para uma evangelização superficial ou deficiente a ponto de dificultar uma autêntica formação de discípulos missionários.  Para que isto não aconteça supomos ser necessário que na formação de catequistas seja desenvolvido um aprofundamento de forma coerente com os ensinamentos da Igreja a partir de suas fontes, em uma formação cristológica básica, de modo que sejam ressaltados os elementos do conteúdo do querigma (encarnação, vida, morte e ressurreição) em sua inter-relação e complementariedade. O objetivo desse aprofundamento é ajudar os(as) catequistas a extrair do conteúdo o elemento central na vida de Jesus, que é o seu amor ilimitado e gratuito, que foi capaz de dar a vida para a nossa salvação, e assim, fazer com que as pessoas possam experimentá-lo e viver como ele.
Educación Religiosa Escolar Católica en Chile. Análisis de sus regulaciones y desarrollo curricular vigente en el contexto latinoamericano
Authors: Muena Jofré Mirko Alejandro , Fernández Paradas Antonio Rafael
Published: May 2024

La Educación Religiosa Escolar en América Latina se articula con sus propias características, reflejo de la pluralidad y los cambios culturales, religiosos, sociales y educativos del continente. La realidad chilena se destaca por su énfasis y nuevo enfoque en la Educación Religiosa Escolar Católica (EREC), la cual ha experimentado diversos cambios resultantes de un proceso participativo en el camino hacia la profundización y enriquecimiento de la formación religiosa de las comunidades educativas. El objetivo de este artículo es analizar las principales implicancias de la Educación Religiosa Escolar en América Latina, articulando el marco en el cual se inserta la Educación Religiosa Escolar Católica en Chile.
Esta investigación se realiza desde el paradigma cualitativo con un análisis documental de artículos que presentan la siguiente temática: desafíos de la ERE en América Latina y el enfoque de la EREC en Chile y sus disposiciones eclesiales y legales. Los criterios de elegibilidad se definieron en función de la relevancia de la temática, actualidad, amplitud y disponibilidad de la información. Los principales resultados del análisis y sus implicancias versan sobre el reconocimiento de diversos modelos de ERE en América Latina según las disposiciones eclesiales, las bases legales y los componentes curriculares, tanto en la región como en Chile.
La psychologie clinique transculturelle
Authors: Camara Hawa
Published: May 2024

La grossesse dans toutes les cultures est vécue comme un moment de fragilité pour la mère, qui s’accompagne d’un changement identitaire : passer de l’état de fille à celui de devenir mère. Cette transition qui exige une adaptation importante est souvent associée à une grande vulnérabilité. Or, cette vulnérabilité peut être exacerbée par des circonstances particulières, dont celles qui découlent de l’expérience migratoire.
Psychoalcoologie à l'hôpital
Authors: Menecier Pascal , Moscato Alba
Published: May 2024

La consommation d’alcool est ubiquitaire dans nos sociétés, à tous les âges, pour les hommes et les femmes. Mais des disparités de conditions d’alcoolisation, de tolérance des prises et de perception sociale des effets de l’ivresse ou du mésusage d’alcool existent selon ces conditions. Utiles à prendre en considération, elles permettent de penser les offres d’aides ou de soins avant de les formuler.
Psychoalcoologie à l'hôpital
Authors: Menecier Pascal , Rotheval Loetitia
Published: May 2024

Les boissons alcooliques sont enivrantes : elles induisent un type particulier d’ivresse, parmi toutes ses formes possibles. L’ivresse alcoolique peut être considérée comme la manifestation de l’intoxication éthylique aiguë. Elle mérite d’être considérée, plutôt que négligée et refoulée telle une scorie de l’alcoologie. L’ivresse alcoolique peut aussi être la conséquence de nouvelles pratiques du boire, tel le binge-drinking. Elle est surtout une possible porte vers le mésusage d’alcool, ou vers un accès aux soins.
Psychoalcoologie à l'hôpital
Authors: Menecier Pascal
Published: May 2024

Les soins en alcoologie concernent d’abord une personne en difficulté avec l’alcool, plutôt que sa consommation d’alcool. Ils répondent aux besoins du sujet, tant sur les plans physiques que psychiques et sociaux. Le changement de consommation d’alcool (réduction ou arrêt) n’est qu’un moyen pour améliorer la santé et la qualité de vie. Ce soin est global, avec des aspects psychothérapiques prédominants. Il commence avant le changement de consommation et se maintient dans un accompagnement.
Psychogérontologie fondamentale et théorique
Authors: Ploton Louis
Published: May 2024

Il existe manifestement des besoins spirituels qui vont en s’accroissant avec l’avancée en âge. Ils correspondent à une quête de sens propre à l’esprit humain. Ils peuvent être, entre autres, satisfaits par un retour à la foi de l’enfance, comme base de sécurité. Mais ils peuvent aussi emprunter d’autres chemins.
Psychogérontologie fondamentale et théorique
Authors: Menecier Pascal , Ploton Louis
Published: May 2024

Omniprésente en gérontologie, la dépendance devient envahissante quand elle dépasse la question des incapacités dans les activités de la vie quotidienne pour envisager la qualification de la relation à des psychotropes ou des comportements (addictifs) ou des interrelations entre semblables. Essentiellement abordée dans le registre du négatif dans la vieillesse, il est cependant possible de considérer derrière la dépendance le lien social, l’adaptation aux aléas du vieillissement ou des modes d’ajustement au quotidien, faute de mieux.
Proteomic and transcriptomic analyses of Cutibacterium acnes biofilms and planktonic cultures in presence of epinephrine
Authors: Gannesen AV , Schelkunov MI , Ziganshin RH , Ovcharova MA , Sukhacheva MV , Makarova NE , Mart'yanov SV , Loginova NA , Mosolova AM , Diuvenji EV , Nevolina ED , Plakunov VK
Published: May 2024

Transcriptomic and proteomic analysis were performed on 72 h biofilms of the acneic strain Cutibacterium acnes and planktonic cultures in the presence of epinephrine. Epinephrine predominantly downregulated genes associated with various transporter proteins. No correlation was found between proteomic and transcriptomic profiles. In control samples, the expression of 51 proteins differed between planktonic cultures and biofilms. Addition of 5 nM epinephrine reduced this number, and in the presence of 5 µM epinephrine, the difference in proteomic profiles between planktonic cultures and biofilms disappeared. According to the proteomic profiling, epinephrine itself was more effective in the case of C. acnes biofilms and potentially affected the tricarboxylic acid cycle (as well as alpha-ketoglutarate decarboxylase Kgd), biotin synthesis, cell division, and transport of different compounds in C. acnes cells. These findings are consistent with recent research on Micrococcus luteus, suggesting that the effects of epinephrine on actinobacteria may be universal.
STRES I OTPORNOST RODITELJA DJECE S POREMEĆAJEM IZ SPEKTRA AUTIZMA (PSA): KORELACIJA S OBILJEŽJIMA DJETETA S PSA
Authors: Žic Ralić Anamaria , Matišić Ivana
Published: May 2024

The research was conducted to get insight into the levels of stress and resilience in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and into the correlation with problem behavior, communication, interest in others, and rigid routines in children with ASD. Seventy (70) parents of children with ASD, participated in the research. The research found moderate levels of stress and moderately high levels of resilience in parents. Among the characteristics of a child, problem behavior has the most statistically significant correlation with parental stress and resilience. Problem behavior of children with ASD is more present in families with more general and parental stress and less resilience, more precisely, in families with poor communication, weak coping with problems, and less connection between family members. Communication of a child with ASD is not related to stress and resilience in parents. A child’s interest in others is related to stress and family connectedness, while the routines of a child with ASD are associated with some parental resilience factors. Overall, the results suggest that support programs for parents should include activities that rise their awareness of their strengths, and increase family connectedness, communication and constructive problem-solving in order to reduce stress and increase resilience and a child with ASD functioning. Key words: parents of children with ASD; stress; resilience; problem behavior; autism spectrum disorder.
Thyroid Function Status and Its Impact on Feto-maternal Outcome in Pregnant Women in Bangladesh: A Hospital-based Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Goit S. K. , Fariduddin M. , Mustari M. , Haq T. , Khan M. A. , Mahjabin S. , Kazal R. K. , Selim S.
Published: May 2024

Background: Thyroid disorders are common in pregnancy and are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. The objective of the present study was to assess thyroid status and its association with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in pregnant women in Bangladesh.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 252 women with term pregnancy included from the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Hospital from September 2019 to October 2020. Their baseline information was collected by face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire and approximately 3 ml of blood was drawn after maintaining all aseptic precautions for FT4, TSH, and anti-thyroid antibody (anti-TPO-Ab and anti-TG-Ab) estimation. All laboratory procedures were performed using an autoanalyzer (ADVIA Centaur CP, manufactured by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostic Inc., USA). To assess the thyroid function status of the newborn, blood was drawn by the heel-prick technique, and TSH was analyzed using the same autoanalyzer.Results: The mean gestational age of the pregnant women was 38.3 (SD 1.3) weeks. Their mean FT4 and TSH levels were 0.96 (SD 0.1) ng/dL (reference range 0.87–1.54 ng/dL for pregnant women) and 1.8 (SD 1.6) mIU/ml (reference range 0.3-3 mIU/L for pregnant women), respectively. The prevalence of overt hypothyroidism was 3.2%, and subclinical hypothyroidism was 5.2%. None of the pregnant women were diagnosed with overt or subclinical hyperthyroidism. All the women with overt hypothyroidism and almost half of the patients with subclinical hypothyroidism had a positive anti-thyroid antibody status (overall prevalence of positive anti-thyroid antibody was 13%). Adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, such as postpartum hemorrhage, low birth weight, intrauterine growth retardation and neonatal hypothyroidism, were more prevalent among women with overt or subclinical hypothyroidism (p value <0.001).Conclusion: A substantial number of pregnant women in Bangladesh suffer from subclinical or overt hypothyroidism, which increases their risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Radio-iodine Ablation for the Treatment of Thyrotoxicosis: Outcomes and Patient Perceptions from Multiple Specialised Centres in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Authors: Yogendranathan N. , Dissanayake H. A. , Sumanatilleke M. , Katulanda P.
Published: May 2024

Background: Radioactive iodine therapy (RI) is widely practised worldwide to treat thyrotoxicosis. Aims: To determine the clinical outcomes and the perception of patients on RI for thyrotoxicosis.Methods: We conducted a retrospective study on patients who underwent RI and were followed up at selected endocrine clinics in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Data on outcomes (treatment failure - persistent hyperthyroidism at 12 months after RI and/ or need for repeat RI/ anti-thyroid / surgery; remission - euthyroidism or hypothyroidism without anti-thyroid medication; relapse-thyrotoxicosis after at least one euthyroid or hypothyroid test result, in the absence of thyroxine treatment) and patient perceptions were obtained via a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire and reviewing medical records. Results: Among 100 patients (mean age 49.3 [SD 14.8] years, females 83%) with thyrotoxicosis (Graves' disease 61%, toxic adenoma 10%, toxic multinodular goitre 13%, uncertain aetiology 16%), who had received RI (10 mCi in 28.7%, 15mCi in 21.8%, 20 mCi in 49.4%) and had a median follow up of 18 months, outcome data were available in 93. Among them, 67 subjects (72%) achieved remission. Patients' age, sex, aetiology of thyrotoxicosis, duration of pre-RI medical therapy or RI dose did not predict the treatment failure. Abnormal thyroid functions were common in the first year after RI (affecting 38.1%, 24.2%, 33.3% and 43.2% at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months respectively). New onset and relapsing thyroid eye disease developed in 5/87 (5.8%) and 2/13 (15.5%) respectively. Majority of the subjects admitted fear of developing alopecia, malignancies as misconceptions when evaluated post RI. None of the patients reported malignancies during follow-up. 98% patients were satisfied with the overall treatment response. Conclusion: RI remains very effective in treatment of thyrotoxicosis with high patient satisfaction. It was well tolerated with adverse effects being mild and transient. Abnormal thyroid functions are common after RI and regular monitoring is needed.
Use of the Lumiheal device in the treatment of contaminated wounds
Authors: Ricci Elia , Pittarello Monica
Published: May 2024

Observational study on patients with chronic wounds of lower limb colonized or critically colonized treated with biophotonic therapy. Ten patients with venous or inflammatory ulcers were enrolled. All enrolled patients were treated once a week with a double application of the therapy. The treatment period was 6 weeks, and a final assessment was performed at 12 weeks. The data collected were: evaluation of the bacterial load using the Moleculight system; and bacterial load with semi-quantitative method via swab according to Levine. Four types of bacteria were studied, Staphylococci, Pseudomonas, Enterococci, and Proteus. Ph measurement and evaluation of the Cutting and Harding score for infections. Results show a good performance in the control of bioburden and a reduction of clinical signs in 2 weeks. The secondary point was a reduction of pain and an improvement of perilesional tissue. The reduction of the area was batter in venous etiology wounds by close to 40% and a healing rate of 33%, good result but lower in inflammatory wounds. The authors hypothesize a marked activity on factors linked to local inflammation.
EFFECTS OF THYROID HORMONES ON INNER MITOCHONDRIAL MEMBRANE FLUIDITY
Authors: Chimenti R. , Covello C. , De Cicco T. , Bruno R. , Martino G.
Published: May 2024

Many authors have studied the effects of thyroid hormones and their diasteroisomers on mitochondrial activity. This topic is extensively debated because some authors have questioned the direct action of thyroid hormones on mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation. […]
Nutritional Value of Palm Meristem from Phoenix dactylifera L. and Its Effect on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Female Rats Induced with Estradiol Valerate
Authors: Sangar Ghofran Hadi Mashkour , Mirazi Naser , Roodbari Nasim Hayati , Hossieni Abdolkarim
Published: May 2024

Objective:

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. The objective of our investigation is to study the protective effect of hydroethanolic extract of palm meristem (HEPM) on female rats with PCOS.

Materials and Methods:

The experimental study involved the placement of 42 adult female Wistar rats (n = 7) into six groups, with the control group receiving 0.25 ml of physiological serum by gavage daily, the sham group getting 0.25 ml of olive oil, and the HEPM 250, 500, and 500 per se group taking HEPM by gavage daily. PCOS was induced with estradiol valerate (EV), which was administered through a subcutaneous injection at 2 mg/kg volume using 0.25 ml of olive oil. After experiments, all animals were subjected to anesthesia, and serums were extracted for biochemical and hormonal evaluation.

Results:

EV showed marked increases in serum levels of testosterone and luteinizing hormone when compared with the control group. Significantly, the EV group decreased 17-β estradiol, progesterone, and follicle-stimulating hormone. There was a significant alteration in hormonal levels across the treatment groups. The serum malondialdehyde levels and total oxidant status were elevated in the EV group. In addition, the serum levels of total antioxidant capacity, glutathione, and glutathione peroxidase were significantly lower in the EV group than in control rats. In the treatment groups, HEPM significantly reverses the oxidant/antioxidant balance and ameliorates the adverse effect of PCOS on oxidative stress.

Conclusion:

The study findings indicated that the HEPM effectively safeguarded ovarian tissue from developing PCOS in the presence of EV.
Плотность сумм сдвигов одной функции в пространстве $L_2^0$ на компактной абелевой группе
Authors: Dyuzhina Natalia Aleksandrovna
Published: May 2024

Пусть $G$ - нетривиальная компактная абелева группа. Доказывается следующий результат: действительная функция на $G$, суммы сдвигов которой плотны по норме $L_{2}$ в соответствующем действительном пространстве функций с нулевым средним, существует тогда и только тогда, когда группа $G$ связная и имеет счетную группу характеров.
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Comparative Estimation of Onshore (Okada) and Offshore (Okerenkoko) Wind Speed for Potential Wind Energy Access in Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Erhinyodavwe O. , Omoyi C. O. , Orhorhoro E. K.
Published: May 2024

The low availability of reliable electrical energy in Nigeria; urban centres and rural area in particular is alarming. At the moment, average Nigerians readily depends on non-renewable energy sources such as fossil and wood fuel which is environmental unfriendly. However, wind energy is abundant, inexhaustible, affordable, environmentally preferable, and equally sustainable. Hence, the objective of this paper was to undertake a comparative estimation of onshore (Okada) and offshore (Okerenkoko) wind speed for potential wind energy access in Delta State, Nigeria using appropriate standard methods. The outcome of the results obtained reveal that offshore areas generated more wind speeds than the onshore area of Niger Delta. The percentage of onshore wind speed to offshore windspeed was established to be 46% to 54%. Besides, offshore shows a better tendency of wind power generation against onshore and this was due to high values of wind speed generated in offshore area. The amount of electricity produced by a turbine is mostly determined by wind speed. Above and beyond, Okerenkoko has a better wind energy potential than Okada and installation of wind turbine in Okerenkoko will help to boast a green sustainable renewable energy in the region.