bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influencia del peso muerto y un programa de entrenamiento adicional sobre la fuerza de agarre en sujetos entrenados: un estudio experimental.
Authors: Borges Corrales Iñigo , González-Fernández Francisco Tomás , Rico González Markel
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: La fuerza de agarre ha supuesto un limitante en el entrenamiento de resistencia. Dada su relevancia, el objetivo principal de este estudio fue comprobar si: (i) un entrenamiento de peso muerto (PM) supone suficiente estímulo para el desarrollo de la fuerza de agarre y/o (ii) si un programa de ejercicios específicos complementarios al entrenamiento de PM podía inducir mejoras en la fuerza de agarre.

Método: 11 deportistas entrenados participaron en el presente estudio divididos en dos grupos de forma aleatoria (control (CON) y experimental (EXP)). Ambos grupos entrenaron 2 veces por semana durante 4 semanas realizando únicamente el peso muerto (PM). Además, el grupo experimental realizó un programa de entrenamiento complementario. Antes y después de realizar la intervención se realizó un pre- y un post- test.

Resultados: Los resultados muestran que tanto los grupos CON como EXP mejoran tras las 4 semanas de entrenamiento de peso muerto. Sin embargo, no se han encontrado diferencias significativas entre los grupos.

Conclusiones: El entrenamiento de peso muerto durante 4 semanas (2 sesiones por semana) supone suficiente estímulo para la mejora de la fuerza de agarre. Sin embargo, un entrenamiento específico de fuerza de agarre, complementario al de peso muerto, no es necesario para el desarrollo de esta capacidad, al menos, con programas menores a 4 semanas.
Los Indicadores de performance que diferenciem equipes de sucesso das equipes de não sucesso na La Liga
Authors: Duarte Lucas Duarte , Cambre Añon Iago
Published: February 2024

Objetivo: Este estudo buscou identificar se existe influência na classificação nos indicadores de performance técnico das equipes liga espanhola, e identificar indicadores de performance técnico que diferenciem equipes de sucesso das equipes de não sucesso da liga espanhola.

Método: Foram coletados dados de cinco variáveis técnicas de 1900 partidas da La Liga entre os anos 2014 a 2019, por meio do site "whoscored.com". As equipes foram divididas em cinco grupos contendo 4 equipes, de acordo com a sua classificação na competição. Após a coleta, para determinação da distribuição das variáveis foi utilizado o teste de Kolmogorov-Smirnov. Para a identificação do efeito da tabela nas ações técnicas das equipes, foi utilizado o teste de ANOVA One-Way. Para as comparações múltiplas entre os grupos, foi utilizado o teste de Bonferroni.

Resultado: Os indicadores de técnicos de desempenho que permitem diferenciar as quatro melhores equipes da competição das demais equipes são: chute de dentro da área, passe para o setor de meio-campo e passe para o setor de ataque.

Conclusão: O estudo demostrou eficaz pois alcançou seus objetivos ao identificar as variáveis técnicas que diferenciam equipes de sucesso das equipes de não sucesso, bem como auxilia treinadores, analistas e demais profissionais do futebol a entender o contexto de atuação e se direcionar suas intervenções futuras.
Re-warm-up practices in elite and sub-elite Spanish men's and women's basketball team:practitioners' perspectives
Authors: González-Devesa Daniel , Ayán Carlos , Suárez-Iglesias David , Diz-Gómez José Carlos , Vaquera Alejandro
Published: February 2024

Objective: Research suggests that an active re-warm-up (RW-U) during half-time improves performance capacity in team sports, despite limited evidence in basketball. This study aimed to identify the practice of RW-U activities during the half-time period in elite and sub-elite Spanish men's and women's basketball teams.

Methods: We asked strength and conditioning coaches from all teams competing at ACB, LF, LF2, LEB Oro, LEB Plata and EBA leagues during the 2020/21 season to fill in a web survey.

Results: All respondents reported familiarization with the RW-U concept, although 45% only reproduced traditional strategies. Half of the coaches indicated that they always performed some activity, while the other half pointed out lack of time (45.7%) and player demands (62.9%) as the main constraints impeding its regular use.

Conclusion: Spanish basketball teams continue to reproduce traditional practices of active re-warm-up during half-time, regardless of their competitive level.
III Congreso Internacional en Tecnología aplicada a la Actividad Física y el Deporte. TAPAS 2022. 16-17 Noviembre 2022
Authors: Caraballo Israel , Gómez-Chacón Ramón , DelCastillo-Andrés Oscar
Published: February 2024

Monográfico sobre el uso de la tecnología en la Actividad Física y el Deporte, vinculado al III International Conference on Technologies Applied to Physical Activity and Sport. TAPAS 2022. 16th-17th November 2022, en Sevilla, España. Se han seleccionado los mejores trabajos de investigación presentados en el Congreso, y se ha realizado una revisión ciega por pares para garantizar la calidad de los mismos. Todos ellos versan sobre la tecnología en el ámbito de la gestión deportiva, la salud, la educación y el alto rendimiento en el deporte.)
Artificial Intelligence in Laboratory Medicine
Authors: Rahman Md Rezwanur
Published: February 2024

Abstract not available

Delta Med Col J. Jan 2021;9(1):1-2
Clinicopathologic Features and Outcome of COVID-19 Patients Attended at a Secondary Hospital in Bangladesh during the Pandemic
Authors: Shaifuddin Syed Mohammad , Wahab Md Abdul , Zafreen Farzana , Sarker Jaida Jalal
Published: February 2024

Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an acute respiratory diseasethat can present varieties of clinical and pathologic manifestation. Sometimes it presentwith severe manifestation which ultimately lead to respiratory failure and death.COVID-19 patients with other comorbidities may develop a life-threatening situation.Objective: To describe the clinicopathologic features and outcome of COVID-19patients admitted in Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Rangpur, Bangladesh.Materials and method: This cross-sectional study was conducted at CMH Rangpur,Bangladesh, from 1 May 2021 to 30 August 2021 among purposively selected 416 casesof COVID-19 positive patients. Data were collected from the medical records of thehospital admitted patients in a structured case report form. Results: Highest numbers ofthe respondents were in the age group of 31-50 years (49.03%) with male predominance(72.28%). About 89% were Muslim and 54.81% were educated up to higher secondarylevel. Fever (90.86%) was the common presenting symptoms followed by cough(73.55%), sore throat (30.28%). About 24.51%, 23.07%, 11.05% had hypertension,diabetes mellitus and respiratory comorbidities respectively. Lymphopenia (75.24%)and elevated C-Reactive Protein (54.08%) were observed in most of the cases. Only8.17% patients had critical illness that needed intensive care unit admission. Majority(91.82%) fully recovered from the illness while 1.92% expired. Conclusions: The mostcommonly reported symptom was fever (90.86%) among all the COVID-19 positivepatients. Majority (62.25%) of the patients belonged to mild cases. Overall mortalitywas 1.92%. In most cases the clinical presentation is that of a respiratory infection withsymptom severity ranging from a mild influenza like illness.

Delta Med Col J. Jan 2021;9(1):3-8
Assessment of Risk Score for Developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Bangladeshi Adults Using Indian Diabetes Risk Score
Authors: Akter Nazma
Published: February 2024

Background: Different studies support the utilization of risk-assessment scoring systems in quantifying individual’s risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Thus, a simple risk-assessment scoring system for early screening of T2DM among Bangladeshi adults would be beneficial to identify the high-risk adults and thus taking adequate preventive measures in combating DM. Objective: The purpose of the study was to calculate the risk assessment score for developing type 2 DM among Bangladeshi adults using IDRS (Indian Diabetes Risk Score) tool and to assess the association of different risk factors of IDRS tool with the risk score. Materials and method: The cross sectional observational study was conducted among randomly sampled 482 adult Bangladeshi male and female subjects. The study population consisted of non-diabetic adults visiting the outpatient department (OPD) of Medicine, MARKS Medical College & Hospital, a tertiary care hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from June 2018 to May 2019. A Semi-structured questionnaire consisting of demographic characteristics, risk factor profile of Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) was used. All the participants were assessed and categorized as high (IDRS ≥60), moderate (IDRS 30-50) and low risk (IDRS <30) based on the risk score of IDRS questionnaire. Data were entered andanalyzed in SPSS. Results: Out of 482 subjects, female were 53.3%. The Mean (±SD) age of the study subjects was 38.92±1.12 years. According to IDRS score, 50.4% of the study subjects were at moderate risk and 37.3% were at high risk of developing diabetes; (p<0.05). The mean IDRS was significantly higher among female than male subjects (p<0.001). A statistically significant association of diabetes risk with different age group, waist circumference, level of exercise and positive family history for diabetes were seen. Conclusion: About 88% of the study subjects were at moderate to high risk of having diabetes, hence screening for risk factors is of utmost importance so thatinterventions can be initiated at an early stage.
Delta Med Col J. Jan 2021;9(1):9-16
Prolapsed Lumbar Intervertebral Disc (PLID) Surgery and Our Experiences
Authors: Islam Md Shoriful , Quader Md Abdul , Haq K M Reza Ul , Rana Md Masud , Marium Hafsa
Published: February 2024

Background: Herniated lumbar disc is the most common specific cause of low back pain. Surgery results in better outcome for cases with exclusive severe radicular pain and health-related quality of life improves after lumbar disc herniation (LDH) surgery. Objective: To determine the outcome of lumbar disc herniation surgery and to assess the effect of factors that could predict the outcome of surgery. Materials and method: This observational study was done in Delta Medical College & Hospital, Mirpur, Dhaka, during March 2016 to January 2019. We evaluated 54 patients who had undergone operations for lumbar disc herniation using three different surgical techniques (laminectomy, fenestration and discectomy, and spinous process osteotomy) for low back pain and radicular pain. Results: Forty six (85.19%) patients were male and 8(14.81%) were female. Age range was 18-60 years. Forty nine (90.74%) were new patient and 5(9.26%) had recurrent disc prolapse. Diagnosis was confirmed by MRI. Fifty (92.59%) patients had no pain after surgery and only 2(3.70%) patients needed reoperation and 2(3.70%) had occasional pain. Conclusion: Surgery for lumbar disc herniation is effective in reducing radicular pain. All three surgical approaches resulted in significant decrease in preoperative radicular pain and low back pain, but 100% good outcome was not achieved.
Delta Med Col J. Jan 2021;9(1): 28-32
Role of Psychoeducation in Enhancing Young Adults’ Mental Health and Life Adjustment during the Covid-19 Pandemic Research
Authors: Ferdous Jannatul , Roy Kishor
Published: February 2024

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has a severe impact on people's lifestyles and health all around the world, including Bangladesh. The current study sought to determine if psychoeducation can improve the mental health and life adjustment of young adults in Bangladesh during the COVID- 19 crisis. 30 undergraduate students with high GFQ scores, from two public universities in Dhaka city, were purposefully sampled for the study using a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with a control group. The participants were divided into two groups: the experimental group and the control group, each with 15 respondents. The findings of the present study showed the benefits of psychoeducation on the young adults’ mental health and life adjustment. The experimental group's mental health and life adjustment both significantly improved as a result of the psychoeducation intervention, which accounted for 88.8% of the variance in the former and 80.2% in the latter. However, participants who did not receive intervention showed no significant differences in either their mental health or life adjustment. The results may help mental health experts create programs to help young adults who are having problems with their mental health and adjustment. 

Jagannath University Journal of Science, Volume 10, Number I, Jun 2023, pp. 11−18
The Characteristic Behavior and Bifurcation of the Cubic Map
Authors: Islam Md Asraful
Published: February 2024

Important characteristics preserved from the standard 1-dimensional cubic map are studied here. Many important features of the original 1-dimensional cubic map have survived, and their behavior is being studied here. Attracting, repelling, and neutral fixed points are analyzed. The use of the map as an aid in the study of period doubling bifurcation has been depicted. On the other hand, map can display an exorbitance of additional behaviors. It can be seen that nearby spots on trajectories move closer together and further apart as time progresses. These are the paths that never seem to settle into regular orbits or stop moving altogether. Modifying the starting conditions even slightly can shift the course of evolution. In reality, patterns drive chaotic systems despite their seemingly nonlinear and unpredictable behavior. Exploring the chaotic behavior of the cubic equation by varying the governing parameters, finding Bifurcation diagrams, etc., are all subtopics of this work, but finding the cubic map is the main focus.
Jagannath University Journal of Science, Volume 10, Number I, Jun 2023, pp. 27-42
A High-Performance Split Ring Resonator Based Slotted Microstrip Patch Antenna for Fifth Generation Communications
Authors: Nahid Nurul Amin , Khan Md Pias , Jiddney Md Ashik , Rahman Mahbubur , Samsuzzaman Md , Mahmud Md Zulfiker
Published: February 2024

This article presents a split ring resonator (SRR) based slotted microstrip patch antenna for 5G communications. SRR is used for increasing the resonating power and performance of the antenna. The core resonating frequency of the proposed antenna is 28 GHz. The Computer Simulation Software (CST) has been used for calculating, simulating, and optimizing the parameters and the dimension of the antenna. The structure of the antenna is very compact, having dimensions of (17 ×17× 1.6) mm3. Substrate used for building the antenna was made of FR-4 material which has a dielectric coefficient of 4.3 and a thickness of 1.6 mm. The proposed antenna is distinguished by its low return loss of -26 dBi, high gain of 5.95 dB, wide operating band of 4.05 GHz (percentage bandwidth of 14.46%), and high radiation efficiency of almost 62%.
Jagannath University Journal of Science, Volume 10, Number II, Dec. 2023, pp. 94-107
Analysis of Local Bifurcations in One-Dimensional Systems
Authors: Islam Md Asraful
Published: February 2024

This article delves deeper into the study of local bifurcation in maps, although only in the context of a single dimension. The various local bifurcation types common to one-dimensional maps each have their own specific conditions that must be fulfilled. An object divides into two when it bifurcates. After a bifurcation, a family of one-parameter functions retains its stable or cyclic point structure. A bifurcation in the iterative process happens when a parameter is altered, causing a qualitative change in behavior. The phenomena of local splitting can be induced by adjusting just one parameter. Both the norm form of the transcritical split and the stability of the saddle node are highlighted. As with supercritical and subcritical bifurcations, the stability of the pitchfork bifurcation is assessed, as is its norm form.
Jagannath University Journal of Science, Volume 10, Number II, Dec. 2023, pp. 108-123
PENYULUHAN DAN PEMBINAAN PENINGKATAN SEMANGAT NASIONALISME PADA GENERASI MUDA DI DESA BADERAN KECAMATAN GENENG KABUPATEN NGAWI
Authors: Murti Endang , Iswati Retno , Susanto Isni Wahidiyah , Wiyaka Agus
Published: February 2024

The expected output targets are as follows: (1) Fostering national insight to the younger generation; (2) Conducting outreach the importance of the spirit of nationalism in counteracting the negative impacts of globalization; and (3) Organizing training to increase spirit of nationalism among the younger generation. Planned activities will be implemented using methods that include (1) Conseling regarding increasing the spirit of nationalism, broadening national insight and the impact of globalization on national and state life; (2) Training to enforce discipline and foster a spirit of nationalism, (3) Participation of partners in implementing this program activities includes: planning schedules and places for counseling and training activities, providing materials and props for training, providing time and energy during implementing programs and helping to seek sustainable collaboration in the context of coaching and training the younger generation. After carrying out this community service, the results of the activities can be concluded as follows: (1) The spirit of nationalism young generation who are members of the Baderan Village Youth Organization, Geneng District, Ngawi Regency has increased; (2) Increasing national insight in the younger generation; and (3) The younger generation can avoid the negative impacts of globalization of technology and information in the life.
PELATIHAN KEORGANISASIAN KARANG TARUNA DWI MANUNGGAL DESA JAGAN BENDOSARI SUKOHARJO
Authors: Sukadi  , Susila Candra Budi , Rendrarini Diana
Published: February 2024

This Community Service activity was carried out as a form of youth organization Dwi Manunggal, Jagan Village, Bendosari, Sukoharjo in increasing the knowledge and abilities of members in planning and carrying out activities. Where the main problem faced by the youth committee is that youth members in planning and carrying out activities have begun to show a significant decline in enthusiasm, one of which is the lack of response to existing activities. To revive the spirit of youth organizations in planning and carrying out activities, organizational training activities were held for members of youth organizations Dwi Manunggal, Jagan Village, Bendosari, Sukoharjo. In the activity, it was also explained about the existing conditions or problems of the Dwi Manunggal youth organization and also the solutions. The results of this community service activity showed that based on the results of the discussion after the delivery of the material it was found that members of the Dwi Manunggal youth organization became more knowledgeable about an organization so that the Dwi Manunggal youth organization could become a place for good self-development of its members
PENDAMPINGAN PEMBUATAN DESAIN DAN RAB UNTUK PEMBANGUNAN PONDOK PESANTREN KI AGENG SELO DUSUN SELOPURO DESA BALEREJO KEC. KEBONSARI KAB. MADIUN
Authors: Afrianto Arif , Rosyid Kholilur Rohman  , Setiyo Daru Cahyono
Published: February 2024

The difficulties experienced by managers in building planning are how to create architectural and functional building designs, how to plan and calculate the strength of the structure and how to calculate the construction costs. The design limitations of the Ki Ageng Selo Islamic Boarding School Gendung and the required Budget Plan (RAB), encouraged the enthusiasm of the Civil Engineering Study Program service team at Merdeka Madiun University to carry out the Assistance Service for the Construction of the RAB for the Ki Ageng Selo Islamic Boarding School Building. With the existence of the Ki Ageng Selo Islamic Boarding School Building as a place for educational services to the community, the development of the Ki Ageng Selo Islamic Boarding School in a more advanced direction towards an independent Islamic Boarding School will be even faster. The purpose of this service is to provide direction and assistance regarding development plans and budget plans so that the construction of the Ki Ageng Selo Islamic Boarding School can be realized as desired. The stages of implementing this activity are field surveys, collecting measurement data, analyzing the site and space circulation, making planning drawings. The design concept uses architectural aspects by considering lighting, air circulation and surrounding environmental conditions. Based on the results of the calculation of the budget plan (RAB), the Ki Ageng Selo Islamic Boarding School requires a total cost of IDR 1,516,114,093.00.
Diseño y evaluación de adhesivos a partir del almidón de tubérculos de Panamá
Authors: Wu Jeison , Saavedra David , Herrera Haidem , Marín Nacarí
Published: February 2024

El artículo se enfoca en plantear un diseño de adhesivo basado en almidones de tubérculos de Panamá. Se tomaron datos de la extracción de sus almidones de manera artesanal, proporcionando así las tasas de rendimiento de cada tubérculo. A su vez, se presentan diferentes mezclas de adhesivos en base a almidón de ñame, yuca y papa y se evalúa su resistencia a partir de un sistema provisto de dos piezas de maderas y roscas pegadas con el adhesivo. Los pedazos de madera se cuelgan entre un tensiómetro y un recipiente parcialmente lleno de agua. En cada caso se registran las resistencias de cada muestra. En función de los resultados obtenidos, se escogen dos pegamentos para volver a someterlos a la misma prueba dos meses después, para luego analizar sus medidas descriptivas. A partir de estos datos se obtiene que el almidón de ñame presentó un peor desempeño en relación al almidón de yuca. Los adhesivos resultan ser un pegamento medianamente fuerte por sus promedios de resistencias por arriba de los once kilogramos y aun en sus estados de putrefacción, resultan viables para su utilización en adhesivos, sin embargo, muestran deficiencias a largo plazo.
Pidgins and Creoles: Analysis of The Etymology, Relevant Theories and The Influence of Media
Authors: Oder Alp Bugra
Published: February 2024

Being a common phenomenon, bilingualism occurs when a person acquires two languages. Bilingualism can take place for commercial, political, and educational purposes. Educational purposes aside, the unwavering commercial and political ambitions of bigger civilizations coerced them to colonize smaller civilizations. For this reason, they imposed their languages on the colonized local people. Locals responded to the demands of colonizers by forming their languages called pidgin. As this common language evolved and became the native language of the contiguous generation, the language improved following its linguistic features, that is, creolized. Several theories regarding their origin exist in the literature. Thus; the present review aims to examine and explain these theories concerning their historical background and framework and mention the influence of media on pidgins and creoles appealing to antecedent studies in the relevant literature. Based on the systematic review of different studies, the present review concludes that pidgins and creoles are not inaccurate versions of standard languages, but separate languages worthy of studying. Besides, the theories of pidgin and creole origins are all useful guidelines that require holistic analysis because of their interconnectedness. Theories of polygenesis and monogenesis present this integrity complying with Stammbaum (1871) and Wellentheorie (1872). When it comes to the influence of the media, the present review concludes that mediatic tools, such as television, the Internet, and mobile phones, along with literature and music, enable locals to demonstrate their identity, but may sometimes lead to cyberbullying and illegal acts.
Optimising Alcohol Interlock Program Performance
Authors: Roberts Paul L. , Meuleners Lynn B.
Published: February 2024

The evidence for the effectiveness of alcohol interlock programs (AIP) was examined. Interest centred on understanding the individual impact of specific elements that can be incorporated within a program. The overall aim was to formulate the optimal design for an alcohol interlock program. An exploratory review of the literature was conducted to inform the development of a model AIP program. This model design can be used to inform the development of new AIP, guide evaluations of existing AIP, and suggest improvements to AIP. Four key metrics of the effectiveness of AIP were identified: offence recidivism, crashes, breath test violations, and program participation. Two factors have a positive impact on participation: reducing cost, and shorter suspension periods in exchange for participation in the program. There is significant evidence that alcohol interlocks reduce drink driving recidivism while installed, and some evidence that they reduce crashes. However, there was a reduction in impact once the device was removed from the vehicle, and recidivism may return to pre-instalment levels unless additional measures are included in the program. An education and treatment component appears to be important for reducing post-program recidivism. Key elements of this education and treatment component include a focus on separating drinking and driving, use of interlock data in counselling and therapy, and the ability to provide a range of therapeutic approaches that vary in intensity, and which can be escalated based on interlock performance data and guided by standardised alcohol assessment instruments.
REPRESENTATION OF REALITY IN THE LINGUISTIC WORLD PICTURE (COGNITIVE AND SEMANTIC ASPECTS)
Authors: NASTENKO SVITLANA , YESYPOVYCH KATERYNA , RUBAN VIRA , DIACHENKO NATALIIA , SHEVCHENKO ANNA
Published: February 2024

Language plays a key role in shaping cultural and social identities in the modern world. In this context, the study of the interaction between language and cognition becomes particularly relevant. Understanding how linguistic structures influence the perception of reality is crucial for a deeper analysis of intercultural communication and social interactions. This research aims to analyze linguistic structures such as metaphors, metonymies, and idioms, as well as their impact on the formation of the linguistic worldview in different cultures. The research methodology is based on a comprehensive approach. It includes the analysis of linguistic and cognitive aspects of language, as well as a comparative analysis of linguistic worldviews in different cultures. This has allowed us to consider language as a means of communication and a crucial element of cultural and social reality. The article explores the importance of linguistic structures, such as metaphors, metonymies, and idioms, in shaping the linguistic worldview and their influence on cultural and social realities. Special attention is given to the analysis of the interaction between cognition and language, examining how mental processes affect linguistic possibilities. The research has revealed that linguistic structures, such as metaphors and metonymies, significantly impact how people perceive and interpret the world around them.
SOCIOCULTURAL FACTORS OF THE EMOTIONAL STATE OF CANCER SURVIVORS (ON THE EXAMPLE OF UKRAINE AND ISRAEL)
Authors: LYSNYK KATERYNA , ZELENIN VSEVOLOD
Published: February 2024

During the phase of remission, cancer patients commonly experience the psychological impact of fearing the return of traumatic events, namely the disease, hindering their ability to fully engage in life. The aim of the paper was to study the peculiarities of the psycho-emotional state, namely anxiety and the level of fear of cancer recurrence, in cancer survivors from Ukraine and Israel. The peculiarities of providing medical and psychological care for cancer patients in these countries were considered, and it was found that Israeli society had much more psychosocial support for patients. Additionally, the research examined how beliefs surrounding the myth causes of cancer and the option of alternative unofficial remedies influenced the information landscape of both countries. The paper described the obtained patterns and drew preliminary conclusions about the perception of their own illness by cancer survivors during a full-scale war in Ukraine. The Israeli respondents were in a relatively peaceful phase of the Arab-Israeli conflict at the time of this study. The results obtained in this research, which is preliminary, indicate that there are differences in self-perception of illness and outlook on the future between cancer survivors who have achieved remission in Ukraine and Israel. Research has revealed that Ukrainian survivors experience a greater degree of fear of cancer recurrence compared to cancer survivors from Israel.
DEVELOPMENT OF INSTRUMENTAL AND PERFORMING ARTS IN UKRAINE
Authors: LABUNETS VIKTOR , HAVRYLENKO YULIIA , MAZEPA TERESA , SIKORSKA IRYNA , RADZIVIL TETIANA
Published: February 2024

The study of the development of the national instrumental and performing arts is conditioned by the necessity of modern scientific comprehension of the history of Ukrainian music, a deeper understanding of the poorly studied pages of national musical history. The purpose of the present research is a comprehensive analysis of the historical development of instrumental and performing arts from ancient times to the present, in the context of synergy with the academicization and formation of genre and style specificity of the original repertoire. The phased development of instrumental and performing arts from ancient times to the contemporary period has been described. The features of the process of academicization of folk-instrumental art of Ukraine have been analyzed; the social-cultural evolutionary basis in the historical and chronological context has been identified. The basic stages of the formation of Ukrainian folk-instrumental performance have been highlighted. Its position as an optimal form of national art that shapes Ukrainian music as an original phenomenon and as an integral part of European culture has been emphasized.
MORPHOLOGY AND MORPHEMOLOGY: WORD STRUCTURE AND MORPHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF LANGUAGE
Authors: DZIUBAK NATALIIA , PAVLYK NELIA , LIPYCH VIKTORIA , SHULIAK SVITLANA , OHAR ANNA
Published: February 2024

The article focuses on analyzing the foundational theoretical tenets of morphemology and morphology within contemporary Ukrainian linguistics, emphasizing their intrinsic interrelation. A comprehensive examination of the morpheme as the fundamental linguistic entity for morphemological studies is undertaken. The primary attributes of a morpheme as a linguistic unit are elucidated, facilitating a more proficient comprehension of the principles underlying the morphemic analysis of words. Furthermore, the research delves into the grammatical meanings embodied by morphemes within specific parts of speech, drawing on Ukrainian language lexemes for illustration. The discourse provides a rationale for considering morphemology as an autonomous branch of linguistics, intricately linked with morphology and derivatology. The article delineates distinctions in the application of terms such as "morphemics" versus "morphemology" and "morpheme" versus "morph." A crucial assertion is advanced, substantiating that a morpheme, functioning as the smallest semantically significant constituent of a word, can simultaneously convey lexical, grammatical, and word-formational meanings. The correlation between morphemology and morphology is substantiated by the integral semantics inherent in words, a phenomenon derived from the amalgamation of lexical and grammatical meanings. The confluence of these meanings establishes a word's classification within a specific grammatical category (part of speech) and its affiliation with a particular word-formational type. Similar to a word form, a morpheme exhibits reproducibility in language, possesses a semiological function, and serves to convey both subject (via the root) and non-subject (via affixes) meanings. As with other linguistic entities, morphemes and word forms can be regarded as historical categories, prompting the differentiation of word formation into historical and synchronic aspects. Throughout the historical evolution of a language, alterations in word structure manifest through phonetic changes, the loss of productive affixes, and modifications in the phonemic boundaries of morphemes. Consequently, the framework for synchronic morphemic analysis must not be indiscriminately applied to other synchronic facets of the language.
The Evolution of Pruritus Management for People with Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Authors: Roberts Eleanor
Published: February 2024

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a progressive, immune-mediated liver disease that can be chronic and, in some cases, fatal. Cholestatic pruritus is a common symptom of PBC; however, it is consistently underassessed and undertreated. The pruritus can be moderate to severe, and persistent over years. Patients can experience changes in severity over the course of the day, with pruritus often being most troublesome in the evening and at night. Occurrence is associated with sleep disturbance, leading to daytime fatigue and mood disorders, as well as having a huge impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Assessment of cholestatic pruritus should be carried out by healthcare professionals (HCP) at every consult with a patient with PBC to ascertain occurrence, severity, and the effect on HRQoL. Severity assessment can be carried out using a simple 0–10 numerical rating, or visual analogue scale, and the patient’s quality of life can be assessed with more involved measures, such as the PBC-40 tool. Patients can also track changes in symptoms over time on dedicated phone apps, and share these data at consults. Treatment for PBC is primarily with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA); however, this drug has not been shown to significantly improve cholestatic pruritus. Guidelines recommend anion-exchange resins as first-line treatment for pruritus, with pregnane X receptor agonists, oral opiate antagonists, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors also suggested as second/third-line treatment. Of note though, few of these have been specifically licensed for cholestatic pruritus and clinical trial data supporting their use remain limited. Other measures include training patients to stop the itch-scratch-itch cycle and the use of moisturising and/or cooling creams. At the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) 2023 Liver Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, two HCPs with expertise in PBC, along with a patient representative, discussed these aspects of cholestatic pruritus, and how patients with this symptom can be recognised, assessed, and helped.
More Than a Handful
Authors: Jack Lindsay
Published: February 2024

This piece reflects, takes stock, and imagines future developments in gender equality and diversity in the Scottish legal profession while highlighting areas for improvement. It is an appraisal of the work still needed to truly diversify the legal profession, and a chance to spotlight widening participation and social mobility while critiquing the need for more and deeper work to make the next steps of progress that we need to. More than 100 years after the first women graduated with law degrees, where are we now? We now have more women studying and practising law than at any other time in history, but they are still not reaching the higher levels in the same numbers as the men. There is also, crucially, intersectionality to consider and how much more difficult it is for, e.g., a woman with a disability, or a woman of colour. While any ‘first’ is a cause for celebration, true equity will come when we have no more to count.
‘Stop the World, Scotland wants to get on’ – Reflections from a Career Driving forward change for Women in Scotland
Authors: McKelvie Christina
Published: February 2024

Since being elected as an MSP in 2007, I have always tried to use the platform that comes as a politician to promote and help drive forward the work of others – particularly those working to tackle inequality and promote social justice. What inspired me personally to get involved in politics was an innate understanding that for women in politics, particularly working-class women in politics, we were simply not represented in a meaningful way. This piece charts my early days getting involved in politics in Scotland, reflecting on some of my most challenging personal experiences, as well some of the political achievements in which I have most pride. While women have contributed to modern Scotland in ways that we never fully celebrate, we need more women in the corridors of power to ensure that the voices of women are never overlooked again.
The Scottish Melting Pot – Social Media, Politics, Scotland and Online Violence Against Women
Authors: Barker Kim
Published: February 2024

In an increasingly digital Scotland, it is easy to think that generation equal has been achieved. Women make up almost 50% of MSPs at Holyrood, and Scotland has recently had the first woman First Minister. But, increasingly women in public and political life are being put off, turning away, and seeking to leave elected office because of the toll of social media abuse amounting to online violence against women. This paper will explore the concept of online violence against women (OVAW) in the context of women in politics and public life, and against the backdrop of Scottish society. It discusses the challenges, and obstacles of OVAW in Scottish political contexts, not least because of the impact that has been imposed on politically active and prominent women in Scotland. Finally, this paper explores whether the melting pot of misogyny, tempered by a new women-led political class, and facilitated by digital technologies is too much of an ask for women who are already shouldering the expectations and hopes of Scottish society.
EFEKTIVITAS SISTEM PENGELOLAAN PELAYANAN PENDAPATAN PEMERIKSAAN ALAT PEMADAM KEBAKARAN DI DINAS KEBAKARAN DAN PENANGGULANGAN BENCANA KOTA BANDUNG
Authors: Ridwan Muhammad , Nugraha Akmal Dwi
Published: February 2024

Pelayanan pemeriksaan alat pemadam kebakaran merupakan pelayanan yang diberikan pemerintah daerah atas jasa pemeriksaan dan pengujian alat pemadam kebakaran, pencegahan kebakaran, dan penyelamatan bencana kebakaran yang digunakan dan dikelola oleh individu atau badan. Namun pada kenyatannya penerimaan pelayanan pendapatan pemeriksaan alat pemadam kebakaran di Kota Bandung dari tahun 2020 hingga 2022 tidak mencapai target. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kecukupan dan elastisitas dalam pelayanan pendapatan pemeriksaan alat pemadam kebakaran di Kota Bandung, keadilan dalam pelayanan pendapatan pemeriksaan alat pemadam kebakaran di Kota Bandung, dan kemampusn administrasi dalam pelayanan pendapatan pemeriksaan alat pemadam kebakaran di Kota Bandung. Teori yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah teori kriteria wajib dalam menilai keefektivitasan sebuah pemungutan pelayanan pendapatan dari Phaurela dan Emy (2017) yang terdapat tiga kriteria, yaitu (1) Kecukupan dan Elastisitas, (2) Keadilan, dan (3) Kemampuan Administrasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa pengelolaan pelayanan pendapatan pemeriksaan alat pemadam kebakaran yang dikaitkan dengan tiga kriteri yaitu kecukupan dan elastisitas, keadilan, dan kecukupan administrasi dinilai belum efektif. Kriteria kecukupan administrasi belum efektif karena dalam pelaksanaanya belum sesuai dengana teknis yang sesuai dan belum mudah dilakukan dan mencapai target yang telah ditentukan. Terdapat beberapa hambatan yang terjadi dalam proses pengelolaan pelayanan pendapatan pemeriksaan alat pemadam dan ditemukan juga upaya untuk menyelesaikan hambatan tersebut.
Kata Kunci: Efektivitas, Pengelolaan, Retribusi, Dinas Pemadam Kebakaran dan Penanggulangan Bencana Kota Bandung
Comando E Formação De Equipe No Ambiente Militar
Authors: Almeida Neto Odilon Jacinto de , Gomes Alexandro Marcolino
Published: February 2024

Este trabalho é fundamentado na monografia de um de seus autores, intitulada “COMANDO/LIDERANÇA E FORMAÇÃO DE EQUIPE NO AMBIENTE MILITAR, que mesmo sem a obrigatoriedade, mas por entender a importância do Tema, realizou o trabalho ao término de sua Especialização em Segurança Pública, pelo Centro Universitário UniFatecie, em 2020. O presente estudo tem foco no comando/liderança e formação de equipe no ambiente militar. O tema é de grande relevância, pois está diretamente relacionado aos resultados do militarismo e que impactam a sociedade em geral, esta que é a grande beneficiada com esses resultados. Infelizmente não há material específico sobre o tema proposto, portanto, será aplicada a analogia do mundo corporativo ao militar, demonstrando a preocupação e importância deste estudo, que visa acompanhar a evolução das profissões e postos de trabalho dentro deste ambiente, respeitando sua cultura organizacional e buscando uma evolução na medida certa. Serão apresentados – como parte fundamental para a execução bem-sucedida de uma missão, para ter êxito na transformação em busca da evolução do ambiente organizacional militar – os seguintes pontos: o que é um comando/liderança; as características de um comandante/líder; o relacionamento profissional entre comandantes/líderes e comandados/liderados; a importância da motivação; e, a formação de equipe
Transforming growth factor beta signaling and craniofacial development: modeling human diseases in zebrafish
Authors: Fox Sabrina C. , Waskiewicz Andrew J.
Published: February 2024

Humans and other jawed vertebrates rely heavily on their craniofacial skeleton for eating, breathing, and communicating. As such, it is vital that the elements of the craniofacial skeleton develop properly during embryogenesis to ensure a high quality of life and evolutionary fitness. Indeed, craniofacial abnormalities, including cleft palate and craniosynostosis, represent some of the most common congenital abnormalities in newborns. Like many other organ systems, the development of the craniofacial skeleton is complex, relying on specification and migration of the neural crest, patterning of the pharyngeal arches, and morphogenesis of each skeletal element into its final form. These processes must be carefully coordinated and integrated. One way this is achieved is through the spatial and temporal deployment of cell signaling pathways. Recent studies conducted using the zebrafish model underscore the importance of the Transforming Growth Factor Beta (TGF-β) and Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) pathways in craniofacial development. Although both pathways contain similar components, each pathway results in unique outcomes on a cellular level. In this review, we will cover studies conducted using zebrafish that show the necessity of these pathways in each stage of craniofacial development, starting with the induction of the neural crest, and ending with the morphogenesis of craniofacial elements. We will also cover human skeletal and craniofacial diseases and malformations caused by mutations in the components of these pathways (e.g., cleft palate, craniosynostosis, etc.) and the potential utility of zebrafish in studying the etiology of these diseases. We will also briefly cover the utility of the zebrafish model in joint development and biology and discuss the role of TGF-β/BMP signaling in these processes and the diseases that result from aberrancies in these pathways, including osteoarthritis and multiple synostoses syndrome. Overall, this review will demonstrate the critical roles of TGF-β/BMP signaling in craniofacial development and show the utility of the zebrafish model in development and disease.
The recovery of intestinal barrier function and changes in oral microbiota after radiation therapy injury
Authors: Wang Kun , Zhang Jingjing , Zhang Yihao , Xue Junze , Wang He , Tan Xiaojie , Jiao Xuelong , Jiang Haitao
Published: February 2024

Introduction

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignant tumor, and neoadjuvant chemo-radiotherapy is usually recommended for advanced stage colorectal cancer. Radiotherapy can cause damage to intestinal mucosal barrier, which may be related to perioperative complications. Intestinal microbiota is one of the constituents of the intestinal mucosal biological barrier, and literature reports that patients with CRC have changes in corresponding oral microbiota. This study aims to analyze the levels of immunoglobulin SIgA, inflammatory factors, lymphocyte subsets quantity, and proportion in surgical specimens of intestinal mucosa at different time intervals after radiotherapy, in order to seek investigation for the optimal surgical time after radiotherapy and to provide evidence for finding probiotics or immunomodulators through high-throughput sequencing of bacterial 16s rRNA in patients' saliva microbiota. Ultimately, this may provide new ideas for reducing perioperative complications caused by radiotherapy-induced intestinal damage.

Methods

We selected intestinal mucosal tissue and saliva samples from over 40 patients in our center who did not undergo radiotherapy and underwent surgery at different time intervals after radiotherapy. Detection of SIgA was performed using ELISA assay. Western Blotting was used to detect IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-17 in the intestinal mucosal tissue. Flow cytometry was used to detect CD4 and CD8. And the microbial community changes in saliva samples were detected through 16s rRNA sequencing.

Results

After radiotherapy, changes in SIgA, various cytokines, CD4CD8 lymphocyte subsets, and oral microbiota in the intestinal mucosal tissue of rectal cancer patients may occur. Over time, this change may gradually recover.

Discussion

In colorectal cancer, oncological aspects often receive more attention, while studies focusing on the intestinal mucosal barrier are less common. This study aims to understand the repair mechanisms of the intestinal mucosal barrier and reduce complications arising from radiotherapy-induced damage. The relationship between oral microbiota and systemic diseases has gained interest in recent years. However, the literature on the oral microbiota after radiotherapy for rectal cancer remains scarce. This study addresses this gap by analysing changes in the salivary microbiota of rectal cancer patients before and after radiotherapy, shedding light on microbiota changes. It aims to lay the groundwork for identifying suitable probiotics or immunomodulators to alleviate perioperative complications and improve the prognosis of CRC.