bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The role of serum ferritin, vitamin B12 and vitamin D levels in childhood primary headaches
Authors: YÜCEL Gül
Published: October 2023

Aim: In this study, it was aimed to investigate the relationship between headache components and serum ferritin, vitamin B12 and vitamin D levels in pediatric patients with migraine and tension-type headache (TTH).

Methods: The data of patients aged 7-17 years who applied to the outpatient pediatric neurology clinic with a complaint of headache and were diagnosed with migraine and TTH based on the International Classification of Headache Disorder (ICHD)-3 beta criteria were evaluated retrospectively.

Results: The mean age of the patients was 13.80 ± 3.89 years in the migraine group and 14.10± 4.17 years in the TTH group. In the migraine group, the duration of the attack was longer and the pain intensity was higher. Unilateral headache, throbbing character, nausea, vomiting, discomfort from light and sound were statistically significantly higher in the migraine group. In patients with migraine, low vitamin D and low ferritin levels were associated with a prolongation of the disease duration and an increase in the frequency of attacks. A decrease in serum iron level was associated with an increase in pain severity and a decrease in vitamin D levels was associated with an increase in attack duration. It was observed that there was an increase in the frequency of attacks with a decrease in serum ferritin levels in the TTH group. No statistically significant correlation was found between headache characteristics and vitamin B12.

Conclusions: Our study shows the necessity of routine evaluation of vitamin D and ferritin levels in childhood primary headaches.
A Comparative Study between Silicon Carbide and Silicon Nitride based Single Cell CMUT
Authors: Kanjilal Rakesh , Maity Reshmi
Published: October 2023

This research explores the design and conducts a comparative analysis of a non-insulated Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducer (CMUT) featuring an innovative asymmetric electrode configuration to improve the performance of the device. Specifically, this configuration involves the utilization of a top electrode with a smaller radius in comparison to the bottom electrode. The study encompasses an investigation into the effects of varying biasing voltage within the range of 40 V to 100 V. The materials employed in this study are carefully selected to optimize the CMUT's performance. The substrate material is silicon, and the bottom and top electrodes are made from aluminium. Additionally, silicon dioxide is utilized as the foundation material within the device's structure.
Avaliação da ação antioxidante e citotoxicológica do extrato etanólico de Hamelia patens Jacq. em células NIH 3T3
Authors: Oliveira Gabriela Rodrigues , Oliveira Vinícius Bednarczuk de , Cunha Regiane Stafim da , Mazarotto Edson José , Gregório Paulo Cézar , Favretto Giane
Published: October 2023

A Hamelia patens Jacq (H. patens), espécie de planta medicinal pertencente à família Rubiaceae, é conhecida pelo seu crescimento fácil em diversos tipos de solos, suas propriedades curativas para muitas patologias, desde feridas expostas até tumores e diabetes. Por ser uma planta muito versátil, utilizada para diversos fins, já foram realizados muitos testes comprovando sua eficácia em tratamentos importantes, utilizando todas as suas partes, como raiz, folhas e flor. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a capacidade antioxidante in vitro e os efeitos citotóxicos do extrato etanólico de H. patens em células NIH/3T3. A análise dos compostos fitoquímicos da planta foi realizada por CLAE (Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Performance). A viabilidade celular foi avaliada pelo ensaio de MTT. A proliferação celular foi realizada com o método de cristal violeta. A atividade antioxidante foi avaliada pelo método de sequestro de radicais livres (DPPH). Os espectros de ultravioleta obtidos por CLAE apresentaram características de flavonoides. A viabilidade celular reduziu significativamente em células tratadas com extrato etanólico de H. patens (EEHP) na concentração de 100 µg/mL, 500 µg/mL e 1000 µg/mL. A proliferação celular demonstrou um aumento significativo em células tratadas com 10 µg/mL. Nossos resultados demonstram que o EEHP possui compostos flavônicos, baixa citotoxicidade nas concentrações de 10 µg/mL e 50 µg/mL, e um significativo poder proliferativo, o que sugere ter propriedades cicatrizantes e poder antioxidante. Além disso, nossos resultados contribuem para a pesquisa de novos alvos terapêuticos, e estudos futuros relacionados a esta espécie.
Glaucoma: Diagnóstico, Tratamento e Manejo: Um estudo das estratégias de diagnóstico precoce, tratamento médico e cirúrgico e cuidados a longo prazo para pacientes com glaucoma.
Authors: Tanuri Filipe Duarte , Carvalho Pedro Rafael Gomes Pereira de , Santos Luiz Guilherme Sastre dos , Fernandes Ana Carolina Shinkawa , Santo Vitória Auler do
Published: October 2023

Este artigo de revisão aborda o tema do glaucoma, uma doença ocular crônica que representa uma das principais causas de cegueira irreversível em todo o mundo. O estudo enfoca três componentes essenciais para o manejo eficaz do glaucoma: diagnóstico precoce, tratamento médico e cirúrgico, e cuidados a longo prazo. O diagnóstico precoce é fundamental para identificar a doença antes que ocorram danos irreversíveis ao nervo óptico, destacando a importância de exames oftalmológicos regulares e técnicas avançadas de imagem, como a tomografia de coerência óptica (OCT). O tratamento médico do glaucoma envolve uma variedade de medicamentos para controlar a pressão intraocular (PIO), com a necessidade de uma escolha individualizada do tratamento e programas de educação do paciente para melhorar a aderência terapêutica. No campo do tratamento cirúrgico, a evolução das técnicas cirúrgicas inclui abordagens minimamente invasivas (MIGS), como implantes de stents, que oferecem menor morbidade e recuperação mais rápida. Os cuidados a longo prazo incluem o acompanhamento oftalmológico regular, a educação do paciente, a avaliação da progressão da doença e o gerenciamento de fatores de risco adicionais, como hipertensão arterial e diabetes. Em casos avançados, a cirurgia pode ser necessária, demandando um acompanhamento pós-operatório rigoroso. Em resumo, adotando uma abordagem multidisciplinar e abrangente, é possível preservar a visão e melhorar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes com glaucoma ao longo de suas vidas.
PERCEPÇÃO DA DOR CRÔNICA PELO SNC
Authors: Santos Filipe de Souza , Mendes David Costa , Pimenta Maria Clara Antunes , Cruz Thais Ferreira Lopez , Pestana Priscylla Ruany Mendes , Rodrigues Ana Carolina Mello Alves
Published: October 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: A dor crônica mostra-se como uma experiência subjetiva que pode ocorrer devido a fatores biopsicossociais e alterações no sistema nervoso, comprometendo a funcionalidade e qualidade de vida. OBJETIVO: O objetivo desse estudo foi investigar os aspectos sensoriais, afetivos, avaliativo, miscelânea e intensidade da dor em indivíduos com dor crônica. METODOS: Vinte indivíduos com diagnóstico clínico de dor crônica foram avaliados por meio do McGill Pain Questionnaire. O Teste Qui-quadrado de Person e o coeficiente de contingência foram utilizados para comparação dos aspectos de percepção da dor com sintomas e intensidade da dor. RESULTADOS: Foram observadas uma relação do aspecto afetivo com a presença de sintomas de tontura, e relação da intensidade da dor com os sintomas de constipação, diarreia e dor de cabeça. A ingestão de alimento apresenta associação com aspecto afetivo e miscelânea da dor. CONCLUSÃO: A dor crônica mostra alterações na percepção de dor a nível de sistema nervoso associado a desencadeamento de sintomas fisiológicos.
PERCEPÇÕES DE PRATICANTES DE TREINAMENTO DE FORÇA SOBRE O PROCESSO DE EMAGRECIMENTO
Authors: Braga João Pedro Azevedo , Soares Wellington Danilo , Rodrigues Vinicius Dias , Alves Mariana Rocha , Moura Walter Luiz , Magalhães Tatiana Almeida de , Cunha Saulo Daniel Mendes
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: analisar as percepções de praticantes de musculação sobre os benefícios desta prática no processo de emagrecimento. Materiais e Métodos: Este estudo se caracteriza como descritivo e qualitativo. Fizeram parte dessa pesquisa dez indivíduos que praticaram o treinamento resistido para emagrecer, em academias da cidade de Montes Claros-MG, por meio de uma entrevista semiestruturada. Resultados e Discussões: A análise e discussão dos dados se deu através da análise de categorias. Os entrevistados em grande parte, relataram que a prática da musculação ajudou no emagrecimento, na melhoria da agilidade e força nas atividades de vida diária e na auto imaginei. Considerações finais: A maioria dos entrevistados apontou que o treinamento de força se mostrou essencial para o trabalho de emagrecimento, contribuindo para a melhora na saúde e promovendo a qualidade de vida dos participantes.
Sentido de coherencia, estrés de la crianza y prácticas de alimentación infantil: revisión sistemática
Authors: Juvenal-Madrazo Jesús Roberto , Flores-Peña Yolanda , Ávila-Alpirez Hermelinda
Published: October 2023

Introducción: Madres con bajo sentido de coherencia toman menos decisiones alimentarias saludables, presentan mayor estrés de la crianza y mayor frecuencia de prácticas de alimentación coercitivas, asociadas a mayor riesgo de sobrepeso-obesidad en preescolares. Objetivo: Revisar y analizar estudios publicados de la relación del sentido de coherencia, estrés de la crianza y prácticas de alimentación infantil en madres de preescolares. Metodología: Revisión sistemática de 10 estudios publicados entre 2016 a 2021 localizados en bases de datos PubMed, Ebsco host, Springer link, Elsevier y Google académico, con descriptores: sense of coherence, parenting stress, child feeding practices, feeding behavior, empleando criterios de selección: artículos con diseño correlacional, trasversal, longitudinal, revisión sistemática y metaanálisis en base a Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses. Resultados: 60 % evaluó estrés de la crianza y prácticas de alimentación infantil y prácticas de alimentación infantil e índice de masa corporal del hijo, 20 % sentido de coherencia y conductas saludables y 20 % sentido de coherencia y prácticas de alimentación infantil y estrés de la crianza respectivamente. Se encontró que el sentido de coherencia y estrés de la crianza son predictores de prácticas de alimentación infantil coercitivas asociadas a obesidad en el preescolar. Conclusiones: El sentido de coherencia y el estrés de la crianza son predictores de prácticas de alimentación infantil coercitivas. Se sugiere realizar estudios que evalúen la asociación de las tres variables y evaluar el efecto mediador del estrés de la crianza entre el sentido de coherencia y prácticas de alimentación infantil.
La planeación financiera como base de permanencia de las Micro, Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas
Authors: Vivanco Florido Jesús Salvador
Published: October 2023

La presente investigación, tiene como objetivo, establecer la necesidad imperiosa que tienen las Micro, Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas, de realizar la Planeación Financiera como base de sus actividades operativas, con el propósito de que el porcentaje de salida o muerte de las Mipymes, no sea tan elevado en relación al porcentaje de entrada o creación de las Mipymes, ya que en la última década el promedio de mortandad en relación a la creación en los países seleccionados, es del 83.5% (Observatorio Mipymes, 2019). La investigación se realizó mediante el método Cualitativo, descriptivo, consistente en la compilación y análisis de artículos relacionados a la presente investigación en diferentes partes del mundo, como Estados Unidos, Inglaterra, Países Anglo sajones, Turquía y Canadá, que mencionan en sus investigaciones el efecto de la falta de apoyo crediticio para las Mipymes, que ha sido motivado por diferentes factores, entre ellos la falta de credibilidad en la información que poseen, así como la falta de garantías y soporte financiero, provocado según nuestro criterio por la falta de una adecuada  Planeación Financiera que les permita establecer objetivos claros y rutas de acción para lograrlos. Con base en los resultados de las investigaciones estudiadas, podemos concluir, que la Planeación Financiera es una herramienta indispensable para el desarrollo y permanencia de las Mipymes que les permita obtener recursos para hacer crecer sus empresas sobre bases realistas y sustentadas.
La necesidad de una educación 4.0 en México para adentrarse en la industria 4.0
Authors: Zazueta López Damaris Elizabeth , López Leyva Santos , Romero-Rubio Salvador Abraham
Published: October 2023

The concept of the fourth industrial revolution or industry 4.0 was born in Germany more than 10 years ago and began to be implemented in companies in European countries seeking to improve manufacturing competitiveness, which observed the need to have human capital with different capabilities and qualities that those that were counted, which is why it is suggested that Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) begin to modify and adapt their study plans to respond to the needs of companies. The objective of this article is to expose the importance of beginning to implement technological, social and critical competencies in Mexican institutions so the students can be prepared for the needs of Industry 4.0 and become competent in 21st century jobs. A qualitative study was carried out, an analysis the data from the period 2017 to 2022 since it was found that during these years organizations worldwide published reports on the skills necessary for the jobs of the future, in turn databases of national and international organizations were studied to know the educational level of Mexico and analyze how close the population is to being competent for this industrial stage, the results showed that this is low compared to other countries, which can compromise the entry of the Mexican population to the fourth industrial revolution, the literature studied suggests that universities needs to modify their study plans, adapting teaching techniques, the role of the teacher and the student, as well as the forms of teaching and learning in order to create a workforce competent for industry 4.0.
Contribution of scientific developments Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA named after K. I. Skryabin in the implementation of the state agricultural policy of the Russian Federation
Authors:   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin, Moscow, Russian Federation, Posyabin Sergey V. , Gnezdilova Larisa A. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin, Moscow, Russian Federation, Selina Marina V. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin, Moscow, Russian Federation, Guselnikova Anna A. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: October 2023

The article describes the main directions, results and achievements of the research activities of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education MGAVMIB–MVA named after K. I. Scriabin for the 2022–2023 academic year. Intermediate scientific results are presented and ways for further development of grant activities are proposed.
Features of the clinical picture, pathogenesis and drug treatment of secondary postuveal glaucoma in dogs
Authors:   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Boyarinov Sergey A. , Saroyan Sergey V. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia
Published: October 2023

This paper presents clinical signs of glaucoma against the background of inflammation of the vascular membrane, risk factors for the development of this ophthalmopathy are identified. A scheme of drug antihypertensive therapy of this type and form of glaucoma is proposed, the effectiveness of treatment is evaluated. The clinical picture of secondary PUG in dogs was characterized by the following symptoms: increased IOP, decreased visual functions, endothelial edema of the cornea (from minor to pronounced), stagnant injection of episcleral vessels, changes in the depth of the PC of the eye, mydriasis, buphthalmos, the presence of exudate in the PC of the eye, the presence of posterior synechiae and goniosynechiae, bombing of the iris. The scheme of intensive drug treatment of secondary PUG proposed by us, based on a combination of several antihypertensive drugs, as well as anti-inflammatory therapy, proved to be quite effective (81 %), and the level of IOP reduction after 30-60 days was 31 % of the value before the start of therapy.
Morpho-adaptive features of the skin of shorthaired breeds of Felidae representatives
Authors:   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Slesarenko Natalya A. , Zagorets Polina S. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Belyakova Anna P. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia
Published: October 2023

The article presents a comparative morphological characteristic of the skin of representatives of short-haired feline breeds (Russian blue, Burmese) and mongrel cats based on a complex of macro- and micromorphological methods, including classical and fine dissection, light-optical study of histological sections, followed by micromorphometry and statistical processing of quantitative data. The morphological patterns of the skin of the studied cats, as well as the features of the structural organization due to the breed affiliation of the animals are presented. Mestizos reach the maximum value in terms of the total thickness of the skin, dermis and hypodermis, but shorthaired cats are ahead of mongrel cats in terms of the thickness of the epidermis. Bundles of collagen fibers of both layers of the dermis reach their maximum value in mongrel representatives.
Study of the effect of mercury and arsenic contamination of feed on the safety of livestock products
Authors:   Russian Institute of Radiology and Agroecology, Obninsk, Russia, Epifanova Irina E. , Epimakhov Vadim G. ,   Russian Institute of Radiology and Agroecology, Obninsk, Russia, Sarukhanov Vladimir Ya. ,   Russian Institute of Radiology and Agroecology, Obninsk, Russia
Published: October 2023

A review of some aspects obtaining environmentally friendly livestock products studies under the conditions of agricultural territories technogenic pollution of for the case of high levels of mercury and arsenic in the agrosphere is presented. The mercury and arsenic toxic effects of on the farm animals physiological state and productivity when taken with the diet, even in small quantities, have been confirmed. The simultaneous analysis of wool, blood and urine animals samples expediency for the presence of mercury and arsenic in order to predict the possible consequences of exposure to these toxicants on the animal organism and determine the environmental safety level of the products obtained is noted. The importance of the public health risk assessing from present in food toxicants impact is emphasized. The conclusion about the predicting the possible mercury and arsenic content of in food raw materials of animal origin problem relevance and the need to ration their intake with the diet in order to obtain animal products that meet sanitary and hygienic requirements is made.
The current state of the breeding situation in the herd
Authors:   North-Western Research Institute of Dairy and Grassland Farming – a separate subdivision of the Vologda Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vologda, Russia, Abramova Natalya. I. , Khromova Olga L. ,   North-Western Research Institute of Dairy and Grassland Farming – a separate subdivision of the Vologda Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vologda, Russia, Selimyan M. O. ,   North-Western Research Institute of Dairy and Grassland Farming – a separate subdivision of the Vologda Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vologda, Russia, Zenkova Natalia V. ,   North-Western Research Institute of Dairy and Grassland Farming – a separate subdivision of the Vologda Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vologda, Russia
Published: October 2023

The current state of the herd, breeds and prospects for their development should be determined on the basis of studying the variability of the main economically useful signs and actual indicators, which allows us to identify selection and selection techniques that will ensure an increase in the productivity of animals with each new generation. The studies were carried out on a herd of Ayrshire cows on incomplete first lactation, first completed, second, third and older, taking into account the productivity of maternal ancestors. According to the results of the research, a significant variability in the milk yield of cows of the modern herd and their mothers CV=11,9–19,5 % was revealed, which allows for improving the selection of animals for the reproduction of the herd. The most effective selection was established according to the actual indicators of milk yield in mothers at the first lactation +977 kg of milk, at the highest + 456 kg of milk, with a reduction in the age of daughters in lactation. According to MJ and MDB, a weak variability of the CV=3,3–3,5 % trait was revealed in the milk of cows of the modern herd. These research results are a characteristic of the breeding situation in the herd and the possibility of its correction by directional selection and selection of animals.
Characteristics of the composition of the parasitofauna of the gastrointestinal tract of ruminants, taking into account the use of anthelmintics
Authors:   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Kirillova Olga D. , Tsepilova Irina I. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Nikolaeva Elizaveta A. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia
Published: October 2023

The article presents data on the composition of the parasitofauna of the gastrointestinal tract in various agricultural ruminants belonging to private farms located on the territory of the Moscow region. Studies have shown that cattle are invaded by 11,45 %, goats by 91,11 % and sheep by 94,12 %. The parasitofauna is represented by the suborder Strongylata, two genera of nematodes – Nematodirus and Trichocephalus, as well as the genus of protozoa Eimeria. The results of the studies indicate the spread of mixed invasions, among which the dominant and permanent articulation are strongylatoses of the gastrointestinal tract. During deworming, benzimidazole- and avermectin- containing drugs were used. The extensivity (EE) of fenbendazole with respect to strongylatoses of the gastrointestinal tract of cattle and goats was 100 %, and EE of ivermectin with respect to strongylatoses of the gastrointestinal tract of goats was 96,56 % and with respect to trichocephalosis 83,33 %, and in sheep 100 % and 66,67 %, respectively.
Features of the biotopic distribution of ixodid ticks in the conditions of the city of Kaluga
Authors:   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Vasilevich Fedor I. , Nikanorova Anna M. ,   Kaluga State University named after K. E. Tsiolkovsky, Kaluga, Russia
Published: October 2023

For a correct assessment of the role of Ixodid tick species in the circulation of natural focal vectorborne diseases, elucidation of the features of their biology and ecology, a qualitative study of the biotopic distribution of parasites in nature is necessary. The article analyzes data on the collection of ixodid ticks in the city of Kaluga, Kaluga region. Purpose of the work: to study the biotopic distribution of ixodid ticks within the city of Kaluga and offer options for qualitative monitoring of the abundance. The methods of visual observation, collection with the help of shovel, geographic information and mapping, mathematical modeling were used, the coefficient of relative biotopic confinement was used. To assess the biotopic distribution of ixodid ticks, 1280 individuals of hungry adults were collected in the period 2019–2022. Of these, 618 individuals are Ixodes ricinus and 662 are Dermacentor reticulatus. The main activity of ixodid ticks falls on spring time from the second decade of April to the 2nd decade of June. Currently, stationary biotopes of ixodid ticks have been formed in the city of Kaluga. In total, 1112 ticks were collected in the green areas of the suburban area, which accounted for 86,8 %, and 13,2 % were in the central part of the city. Kaluga forest plays a special role in maintaining the number of ixodid ticks. In total, 224 individuals of D. reticulatus (33,8 % of the total number of this species) and 408 individuals of I. ricinus (66,0 % of the total number of this species) were collected in the forest during the period of research. This indicates that the species I. ricinus is confined to forest biotopes, taking into account its more frequent habitat in the forest thicket. While the species D. reticulatus was found in open places, on the banks of the reservoir and the lake. The transfer of ixodid ticks to new biotopes and species migration is carried out by the owners, in particular, by people, domestic and stray cats and dogs. For qualitative monitoring of the number of ixodid ticks, a mathematical model has been proposed that makes it possible to quantify the number of ticks.
Modern methods of visual diagnosis of the reminant ovary in small pets
Authors:   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Shumakov Nikita I. , Posyabin Sergey V. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Romidonov Alexey B. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia
Published: October 2023

This article presents the results of visual research methods used to diagnose the «Reminant ovary» in small domestic animals, in order to determine the most effective for making this diagnosis. In cases when, during surgical interventions, such as ovariohistectomy and ovariectomy, the ovary is not correctly removed and a part of it remains in the animal's body, about a year after the surgical operation, a number of specific clinical signs arise indicating the possible presence of a reminant ovary in small pets. The study of each animal began with the collection of anamnesis and general clinical examination. In the presence of clinical signs of the presence of a reminant ovary in the body of a small pet, various combinations of visual diagnostic studies were performed, which included ultrasound of the abdominal cavity, CT of the abdominal cavity, laparoscopic diagnostics and histological examination. As a result of the conducted research, we have identified the most effective methods of visual diagnostics for the diagnosis of a «Reminant ovary», which will help the veterinarian in his practice to quickly and accurately make the correct diagnosis and prescribe timely treatment.
Anatomical features of the dentoalveolar apparatus in representatives of Equus
Authors:   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Korableva Daria D. , Ivantsov Vyacheslav A. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia
Published: October 2023

This publication reflects the anatomical characteristics of the dentoalveolar apparatus in representatives of the genus Equus, as well as the frequency of its pathologies. The studies were conducted on the basis of the Department of Anatomy and Histology of Animals named after Prof. A. F. Klimov of the K. I. Skryabin Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biology and the craniological collection of the Zoological Museum of the Moscow State University named after M. V. Lomonosov. The object of the study were representatives of Equus (n=40): kulan, domestic horse, and Przewalski's horse at the age of 5–15 years. Methods of macromorphological analysis, morpho- and odontometry with the subsequent calculation of odontometric indices and statistical processing of the obtained numerical data were used. According to the results of the studies, the general ancestral regularities and peculiarities of anatomical organization of the dento-mandibular apparatus in representatives of Equus were established. On the basis of the analysis of odontometric indices the peculiarities of distribution of biomechanical load at masticatory act are established. At an estimation of a condition of the dento-mandibular apparatus of the horses studied, it is revealed, that the greater quantity of its pathological changes (92 %) has been found out in animals being in conditions with unnatural habitat. The obtained results are basic for diagnostics, identification and evaluation of pathomorphosis of dentoalveolar apparatus injuries in representatives of Equus.
The effectiveness of the use of microalgae in the diets of lactating cows and their effect on milk production and blood biochemical parameters
Authors:   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA named after K. I. Skryabin MBA, Moscow, Russia, Kurilova Nina M. , Syrovatsky Maxim V. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA named after K. I. Skryabin MBA, Moscow, Russia, Vasiliev Alexei A. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA named after K. I. Skryabin MBA, Moscow, Russia, Vaulin Evgeny N. ,   Open joint stock company «Amfor», Odintsovo, Russia
Published: October 2023

The study of the effect of various feed additives in the diet of lactating cows is an urgent problem, since during this period of production use, animals experience increased loads - recovery after calving, negative energy balance of live weight, decreased appetite, high loads on milk synthesis. The aim of our research was to study the effect of a suspension of chlorella grown in an automatic mobile plant on the milk productivity of first-calf heifers and young cows at the beginning of lactation. We used zootechnical and biochemical studies. First-calf heifers and cows of the second lactation included 1 liter of liquid suspension of chlorella, grown according to the new, patented, technology of Amfor LLC. Monitoring of daily milk yield was carried out weekly during the first phase of lactation. The inclusion of chlorella suspension had a positive effect on milk synthesis. The addition of chlorella suspension effectively affected the daily milk yield of cows from the ninth to the twelfth week of lactation. Starting from the thirteenth week of lactation, the daily milk yield of cows in the experimental and control groups decreased, but remained at a high level. Biochemical studies of the blood of cows in the first phase of lactation did not reveal significant changes in metabolism. No metabolic diseases were detected by the veterinary service.
Helminthoses of the digestive tract of sheep in the steppe zone of Transbaikalia
Authors:   Research Institute of Veterinary Science of Eastern Siberia – branch of Siberian Scientific Center of Agro-BioTechnologies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chita, Russia, Dashinimaev Bair Ts. , Boyarova Larisa I. ,   Research Institute of Veterinary Science of Eastern Siberia – branch of Siberian Scientific Center of Agro-BioTechnologies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chita, Russia, Dashinimaev Solbon M. ,   Research Institute of Veterinary Science of Eastern Siberia – branch of Siberian Scientific Center of Agro-BioTechnologies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chita, Russia
Published: October 2023

The infection of sheep with helminthiases of the digestive tract in the steppe zone of the Trans- Baikal Territory, the species composition of parasites and the degree of infestation by them were studied. Based on the results of complete helminthological dissections (PHV) and incomplete helminthological dissections (IGV), 20 species of helminths were collected and identified, of which 2 species belong to the cestode class and 18 species belong to the nematode class. The most common helminthiases are nematodirosis, ostertagiosis, trichostrongylosis, strongyloidiasis, and bunostomiasis, esophagostomiasis, and chabertiosis were found much less frequently. In some farms, strongyliasis of the digestive system is very widespread, affecting sheep with an extensiveness of invasion (EI) up to 96,7 %, and moniesiasis infects with EI up to 60,2 %.
Language Shift or Maintenance? An Intergenerational Study of the Tibetan Community in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Turkistani Sumaiyah , Almoaily Mohammad
Published: October 2023

The present study provides the first-ever report on the language shift from Tibetan to Arabic among descendants of Tibetan families who migrated from the Tibet region to Saudi Arabia around 70 years ago. The aim of this study was to determine whether three age groups had adopted different practices in terms of maintaining Tibetan or shifting to Hijazi Arabic. To this end, 96 male and female members of the Tibetan community responded to a questionnaire in which they were asked about their code choice in different domains (home, neighbourhood, friends and relatives, expressing emotion, and performing religious rituals). The data revealed significant intergenerational differences between members of the community in terms of the extent of the shift to Arabic, with Tibetan rarely used by younger members and older members making only slightly more use of it. The difference between the three age groups was significant, at a p-value of .001.
Investigating the Interplay of Foreign Language Enjoyment, Elaboration Strategies, Gender Differences, and Academic Achievement among Chinese EFL learners
Authors: Jiang Meihong
Published: October 2023

The objective of this study was to investigate whether foreign language enjoyment predicted elaboration strategy and academic achievement and to test whether there are gender differences in the relations of foreign language enjoyment, elaboration strategies, and academic achievement in the English as a foreign language (EFL) context in China. Data were collected from 536 Chinese secondary EFL learners aged 11-15 years in Grade 7 and Grade 8. Results from structural equation modeling analysis (SEM) found that foreign language enjoyment was positively correlated with EFL learning achievement directly and indirectly, mediated by elaboration strategies. In addition, results of multi-group analysis showed that indirect relations from foreign language enjoyment to EFL learning achievement were not moderated by gender, indicating that the model of “foreign language enjoyment→elaboration strategies→EFL learning achievement” was invariant across genders. These findings add to the literature on the mechanism linking foreign language enjoyment and EFL learning achievement and an increasing number of studies concerning the female dominance in terms of language learning. Implications, limitations, and directions for future research are discussed.
Estudio para la conservación de la obra de Agustín Ibarrola en el Ecoespazo O Rexo, Allariz
Authors: Fernández Arcos Andrea , Ara Poceiro Susana , Pereira Abonjo Antón , Pérez Teijeiro Emma
Published: October 2023

Agustín Ibarrola creó en 1999 una obra artística sobre rocas y árboles en el Ecoespazo O Rexo, en Allariz, Ourense. El deterioro progresivo de la pintura, muy evidente en los últimos tiempos, preocupó a sus gestores, que buscaron colaboración para dar solución a los problemas de conservación que presenta el conjunto. Este texto comparte los resultados del estudio de esta obra, que abordan la complejidad de su creación, el estudio de técnicas y materiales y el análisis de su estado de conservación. Finalmente, se hace una propuesta para su conservación tras cotejar el tratamiento recibido por obra análoga del mismo artista.
Posicionamiento de Marcas, la Competencia Nacionales vs Locales
Authors: Martinez Aguilar Marcos Francisco , Tristan Monrroy Beatriz Virginia , Flores Rueda Isabel Cristina , Rodríguez Martínez Mkt.  Miranda Yoninah
Published: October 2023

El presente trabajo aporta información de posicionamiento, uso más frecuente de marcas, sitios de compra, frecuencia de adquisición y gasto en diversos productos con el fin de que las empresas locales conozcan su posición en el mercado y puedan diseñar estrategias que permitan su subsistencia mediante el uso de la información para el diseño de estrategias de mantenimiento de imagen, conocimiento del posicionamiento y gasto que los consumidores realizan quincenalmente. Se ratifican dos formas fundamentales de lograr el posicionamiento de marcas según su tamaño, aquellas que mediante medios y difusión masiva logran el top of mind a nivel nacional y aquellas que siendo pequeñas basan su posicionamiento en la tradición y constancia de décadas en los mercados locales. La investigación reporta la data para cinco categorías de productos de consumo cotidiano a fin de ofrecer a empresarios locales información para el diseño de sus estrategias de sostenibilidad del empleo contempladas en las tareas y objetivos de la Responsabilidad Social empresarial.
Long-term economic impacts of coastal floods in Europe: a probabilistic analysis
Authors: Mongelli Ignazio , Vousdoukas Michalis , Feyen Luc , Soria Antonio , Ciscar Juan-Carlos
Published: October 2023

In this article we quantify the long-term economic impacts of coastal flooding in Europe. In particular, how the direct coastal damages generate long-term economic losses that propagate and compound throughout the century. A set of probabilistic projections of inundation-related direct damages (to residential buildings, firms' physical assets and agriculture production) is used as an exogenous shock to a dynamic stochastic economic model. The article considers explicitly the uncertainty related to the economic agents' behaviour and other relevant macroeconomic assumptions, i.e., how would consumers finance the repairing of their homes, how long does it take for a firm to reconstruct, whether firms decide to build-back-better after the inundation and possibly compensate the losses with a productivity gain. Our findings indicate that the long-term impacts of coastal floods could be larger than the direct damages. Under a high emission scenario (RCP8.5) the EU27 plus UK could lose every year between 0.25% and 0.91% of output by 2100, twice as much as the direct damages. The welfare losses present a strong regional variation, with the South (Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal and Spain), and United Kingdom (UK) plus Ireland regions showing the highest damages and a significant part of the population that could suffer significant welfare losses by the end of the century.
$ k $-Fractional inequalities associated with a generalized convexity
Authors: Saddiqa Maryam , Ullah Saleem , Tawfiq Ferdous M. O. , Ro Jong-Suk , Farid Ghulam , Zainab Saira
Published: October 2023

The aim of this paper is to present the bounds of $ k $-fractional integrals containing the Mittag-Leffler function. For establishing these bounds, a generalized convexity namely strongly exponentially $ (\alpha, h-m)-p $-convexity is utilized. The results of this article provide many new fractional inequalities for several types of fractional integrals and various kinds of convexities. Moreover, an identity is established which helps in proving a Hadamard type inequality.
Beyond aesthetics: Integration of textural groups of tropical ornamental shrubs into urban planting designs
Authors: Yakandawala K. , Bandara A. , Yakandawala D. , Abeynayake R.
Published: October 2023

Shrubs are popularly incorporated to establish green infrastructure in urban spaces. We argue that the functions provided by shrubs could be further enhanced by giving due consideration to their leaf morphological characters. Therefore, our objective was to recognise how the different morphological characters of leaves, listed as contributing to determining the plant texture in literature, would collectively contribute to recognizing textural groups of plants, and further, to define each of these groups into either coarse, medium, or fine textural categories using ornamental shrubs. We investigated the quantitative and qualitative leaf morphology of 30 tropical ornamental shrubs in the Peradeniya area. According to our analysis, leaf area, petiole length, and internodal distance have significantly contributed to the separation of shrubs into three textural groups; fine, medium and coarse, and were considered as preliminary characters that determine the texture. Leaf hair related characters viz., hair densities on upper and lower surfaces, and the length of hairs on both surfaces, together with qualitative morphological characters, viz., leaf margins, leaf arrangement, and prominent venation were identified as secondary characters that contributed to defining textural groups. Shrubs with coarse texture possess significantly larger leaves, longer petioles and internodal distances compared to fine textured group. Our recommendation is to consider plant textural groups as a criterion in the selection of plants for planting designs during the establishment of green infrastructure in urban spaces, enabling the obtaining of benefits beyond aesthetics, which include other functional, health and environmental benefits, to improve the quality of life of city dwellers under the context of limited urban green spaces.
Probiotic potential of bacterial endophytes isolated from leaves of Murraya koenigii L.
Authors: Bandara A.C. , Abayasekara C.L. , Karunaratne A.M. , Panagoda G.J.
Published: October 2023

Probiotics are live microorganisms which confer health benefits to the host when administered in adequate amounts. Endophytes, which live in plant tissues between the plant cells, can act as potential probiotic bacteria. The leaves of Murraya koenigii L. is a common cuisine and herbal ingredient used in indigenous medicine. The main objective of the current study was to assess probiotic characteristics of isolated bacterial endophytes of M. koenigii leaves. Young and mature leaves of M. koenigii were collected from sites in the wet and dry zones of Sri Lanka. The endophytes were isolated using three techniques: placing leaf segments, leaf macerations and preparation of pour plates on three different media viz., nutrient agar, Luria-Bertani (LB), and De Man, Rogosa and Sharpe agar (MRS). They were identified from morphological characteristics and preliminary biochemical tests. Probiotic characterization of the isolates was carried out by using a series of standard tests including resistance to low pH, tolerance of bile salts, antimicrobial activity (Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa), antibiotic resistance (Gentamycine), anti-haemolytic activity, and non-DNase activity. Ten endophytic bacteria (two bacilli, eight cocci including two Gram positive cocci, and eight Gram negative cocci and bacilli) were isolated from the young and mature leaf samples collected. While probiotic characterization tests were positive, four isolates showed antibiotic susceptibility. These results indicate the possibility that M. koenigii leaves possess bacterial endophytes with probiotic potential.
Single and combined effect of fluoride and hardness of drinking water on nephrotoxicity: in-vivo study using Wistar rats as an animal model
Authors: Dilrukshi K.T. , Beneragama D.H. , Suresh T.S. , Wanigasuriya J.K.P. , Manage P.M.
Published: October 2023

Drinking water in areas with a high prevalence of chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka is known to have high concentrations of fluoride and hardness. The present study evaluated the individual and combined effects of water hardness and fluoride on potential nephrotoxicity, using Wistar rats as an animal model. Thirty-five Wistar rats were randomly assigned into five groups (n=7). Test groups F, H, RL, and RH were given de-ionized water containing 1.5 mg/L fluoride, 200 mg/L hardness, 1.5:200 mg/L fluoride: hardness, and 5:800 mg/L fluoride: hardness respectively, while control group C was given de-ionized water. Body weight and daily water consumption were measured. Serum creatinine, urine creatinine, and urinary biomarker KIM-1 were analyzed. Histopathological changes in the kidneys were observed. There were no significant differences in body weights (p>0.05) while daily water consumption was reduced significantly in the test groups RL and RH (p<0.05). A significant increment in serum creatinine in the RL and RH groups (p<0.05), and a significant reduction in urine creatinine in the F, H, RL and RH groups (p<0.05), were recorded compared to the control. However, the highest magnitude of the effect on serum creatinine and urine creatinine was recorded in the RL group. Significant increment in KIM-1 levels were recorded in the RH group (p<0.05) while the RH group indicated a more rapid increment from the 28th day. When considering histopathology, renal tubular changes were observed in the test groups. The individual and combined effects of water hardness and fluoride may contribute to the aetiology of CKDu in Sri Lanka.
Secure CodeCity: 3-dimensional visualization of software security facets
Authors: Wijesiriwardana C. , Wimalaratne P. , Abeysinghe T. , Shalika S. , Ahmed N. , Mufarrij M.
Published: October 2023

Over the last few decades, the software industry investigated security best practices to guide software developers in producing less vulnerable software products. As a result, security engineering has emerged as an integral part of the software development lifecycle. With the increase in the number of security vulnerabilities discovered, the software industry encountered challenges finding software security experts. Despite the availability of static code analysis tools to detect security vulnerabilities, they are underused due to several reasons such as inadequate usability and the lack of integration support. For example, such tools are deficient in providing enough information, produce faulty warning messages, and miscommunicate with developers. As a solution, this work presents a conceptual framework and a proof-of-concept visualization tool, Secure CodeCity, as an extension to the CodeCity  metaphor, to facilitate security analytics. Secure CodeCity  extends the CodeCity  metaphor into three different granularity levels in 3-dimensional space, facilitating the vulnerability analysis in different granularities. Thus, software practitioners can use Secure CodeCity  to obtain useful security-related information such as "What is the most vulnerable class/method in a particular software project?".  A between-subjects design-based user study was conducted with 23 subjects using a set of security-related tasks with two benchmark open-source Apache projects. The evaluation results show that Secure CodeCity  surpasses the state-of-the-art security analysis tools in terms of correctness, usability, and time efficiency.