bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring the Potential Application of Big Data in the Digital Transformation Practice of English Education
Authors: Ding Lingling
Published: December 2024

With the increasing development of the digital economy and Internet technology, in order to adapt to the demand for teaching, many colleges and universities are changing their education mode through digital transformation. Starting from English teaching, this paper seeks to uncover a suitable way for the digital transformation of English education. Based on a collaborative filtering recommendation algorithm, this paper constructs an English teaching model that integrates personality recommendations. The model can use clustering algorithms to classify learners into different groups, which facilitates the subsequent implementation of personalized recommendations. The performance comparison and examples of English teaching in colleges and universities are used in this paper to analyze the efficient performance of the recommendation model and evaluate its usefulness in the smart classroom. The recommendation model designed in this paper divides learners into five clusters, which provides strong support for us to provide personalized recommendations of English learning resources in the future. This paper’s system, for example, in basic English, has a recommendation accuracy rate of 10% and 21% higher than reference systems 1 and 2, according to performance comparison. Applying this paper’s recommendation model in an efficient and intelligent English teaching classroom, after the experiment, the performance of class T improved by 4.29 points compared to class CK. To conclude, the recommendation system of this paper is very adaptable to the smart classroom and has a greater role in promoting the digital transformation of English teaching mode in colleges and universities.
Analysis of the Deepening Path of Cognitive Logic in Chinese Philosophy Based on Knowledge Mapping
Authors: Dong Xiaoli
Published: December 2024

Existing knowledge graph representation learning models do not utilize the semantic information of philosophical entities and philosophical relationships sufficiently, which makes it difficult for the models to obtain optimal representation performance. Therefore, this paper constructs a knowledge graph-based philosophical knowledge base and a text-enhanced knowledge graph representation learning model based on semantic propagation. Firstly, the ontology representation of the Chinese philosophy discipline was completed through six steps, and the ontology was generated by loop iteration. The modeling of the Chinese philosophy knowledge system was finished after the completion of semantic annotation. Then, the knowledge was stored and the ontology-based knowledge base of the Chinese philosophy discipline was created. The constructed philosophical knowledge base is used to identify entity texts and connect them with corresponding entities to create an enhanced knowledge map of Chinese philosophy-related texts. Attempting to use a graph convolutional network to propagate semantic information among nodes of the enhanced knowledge graph, the semantic information of text semantics and the ternary group is deeply fused, and the construction of the knowledge graph representation learning model is completed. Finally, experiments were conducted on the WN18RR dataset and the Chinese philosophy knowledge base constructed in this paper. The MRR value of this model on the Chinese philosophy knowledge base constructed in this paper is 0.046 more than that on the WN18RR dataset, and the majority of the “agree” and “strongly agree” on all indicators, with only one exception, indicating the validity and sophistication of the philosophical knowledge base and model constructed in this paper, which is conducive to the deepening of the cognitive logic of Chinese philosophy.
Dynamic Prediction and Strategy Generation of China’s Political Culture Development Based on Deep Learning Techniques
Authors: Gao Yiqing , Yang Xu
Published: December 2024

As an important part of the national superstructure, the development of political culture requires deep consideration by top-level designers. In view of the extensive use of the predictive function of deep learning technology, this paper applies it to the prediction of China’s political culture development. A deep feed-forward neural network model is initially constructed using deep learning and neural networks, and then a combined GRU-LSTM prediction model is constructed to enhance the overall model. In addition, due to the strong textual nature of political culture, semantic network analysis and thematic modeling analysis are incorporated into the model, by which information on the development of political culture can be identified and detected. The model’s predictive performance is evaluated, and the consistency of its prediction results with the actual situation is analyzed. Finally, the strategy for developing political culture is generated. The MSE, MAE, and R² values of the GRU-LSTM model are the optimal test results among all models, and its prediction performance is the best. During the decade from 2011 to 2020, the focus of China’s political culture development has changed from patriotism and people-centeredness to openness and pluralism. The prediction results during the ten years have always been consistent with the actual situation. The single-item accuracies of China’s political culture development are patriotism (97.06%), people-centeredness (96.31%), collectivism (79.44%), openness (92.40%), and pluralism (94.35%).
The Mechanical Waves Effects Induced by the Underground Rock Blasting Technology on Adjacent Constructions
Authors: Manoli Daniel Marcel , Ionescu Anta Cristina
Published: December 2024

This article presents the effect of mechanical waves on an adjacent building due to the rock blasting process during the construction of a tunnel. The rock blasting process is simulated using a 3D finite element model. To reduce the dynamic effect transmitted by the underground work, different types of trenches are analysed.
Estimating of Groundwater Recharge in North, Central, and South Basin of Erbil
Authors: Mustafa Jwan Sabah , Mawlood Dana Khider
Published: December 2024

Groundwater recharge is the most important element in water planning and management in Erbil basin. The rapid grow in population and development causes to increase their requirement to water demand and consumption. The most important steps in aquifer system is accurate estimation of groundwater recharge. There are many approaches to estimate the recharge. In this study, it is focused on water level method then compare with calculated recharge by empirical equations. The method provides a point value of the recharge calculated from the water level rise in a well multiplied by the specific yield (Sy) of the aquifer. Based on the assumptions that the water-level rise is caused by recharge arriving at the groundwater table (GWT), and also assume that the Sy is constant. The main aim of this study is to estimate the amount of change in groundwater levels over time and the recharge calculation for the study area. The study concluded that the change in groundwater levels between years (2021-2022) is (-0.09, -7.74 and -17.42) m for the Kapran, central and Bashtepa sub-basins respectively. Similarly, the difference between water levels in (2004-2022) are (-32.72, -50.87 and -54.58) m for the same mentioned sub-basins as well. It means that the average decreases during (2021-2022) is (-8.42) m, however, the average change in water levels in all three sub-basins in (2022) with (2004) declined by amount of (-46.06) m. The continuous lowering groundwater levels will cause to damage the aquifer system and drought problems in Erbil basin.
Continuous Beam Structure Subjected to Synchronous Versus Asynchronous Displacements Solved Using the three Moments Equation Method
Authors: Diaconu Adrian-Aurelian
Published: December 2024

In the following report are presented the hand calculation of a continuous 2 bay beam solved using The Method of Three Moments considering the imposed displacements due to earthquake. The ground motions can be uniform applied to the structure whereas in the mean time they can be considered as asynchronous imposed displacements. The dynamic equations can be adapted for imposed displacements that can take into account the spatial variability of seismic ground motions.
Soil Erosion Processes in the Vîlsan River Watershed and Mitigation Measures
Authors: Costinescu Ionuţ-Mădălin
Published: December 2024

This article is intended to highlight the results of a research carried out on erosion processes in the Vâlsan River watershed in Arges County, Romania. The evolution of the relief fragmentation density in accordance with the general evolution of the hydrographic network, the relief energy as a result of the erosion action on the lithological support, the registered specific soil losses ( t · ha-1· yr-1 ), that are influenced by the slope of the land (%), the volume of liquid runoff (m3 ), the volumes of alluvium on the river basin (m3 ), all of these are the most important parameters that give a true picture of the land degradation and soil loss in the studied river basin. In order to stop the evolution of the gully erosion process there are proposed and designed some hydrotechnical works consisting in gabions, both as check-dams on the gully erosion formations as well as gabion walls for protection of the riverbanks.
Review on the Elimination of Pharmaceutical Substances with AOP and GAC Technologies in Waters
Authors: Oussama Khemis , Zine Belhadj Mohamed
Published: December 2024

The main objective of this review highlights the presence of pharmaceutical compounds in water and pollution problems that can pose a potential threat to human health and have a negative impact on the environment and aquatic life. Contamination by pharmaceutical products constitutes a toxicity problem. It is necessary to find the best available technologies to eliminate these pharmaceutical substances. All available technologies alone cannot completely eliminate pharmaceutical products from water unless combined with other processes which can give an attractive elimination rate. The different treatment processes for the disposal of pharmaceuticals have also been summarized in this review. Among the treatments studied: conventional treatments, advanced oxidation processes, adsorption processes (such as activated carbons, biochars, nano adsorbents, carbon nanotubes and graphene, clays, zeolites, etc.)
Comparative study on different methods of activation of recycled powder grouts
Authors: Li Shuiping , Chen Jian , Jiang Jincheng , Yu Chengxiao , Yuan Bin , Lin Qing , Wu Qisheng
Published: December 2024

The high-value utilization of recycled powder (RP), primarily derived from construction and demolition waste, has been limited due to its low reactivity. In this study, the effect of RP subjected to three types of inorganic alkalis (sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, and calcium hydroxide [CH]), two alkanolamines (diethanolisopropanolamine [DEIPA] and triisopropanolamine [TIPA]), elevated temperatures, and their combined activation on the technical properties of RP grouts was analyzed. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were employed to investigate the development of the mineral composition and micromorphology of the grout pastes. The results indicated that alkali and thermal activation of RP had negative effects, while combined activation improved the fluidity of the grout pastes. The compressive strength of alkali-activated groups was slightly enhanced at 1 day but significantly decreased at 28 days. In contrast, the compressive strength of grouts activated with CH, alkanolamines, and thermal treatment was found to be improved at all ages. The compressive strength of the grout paste containing 40% combined-activated RP was measured at 43.1, 73.3, and 95.7 MPa at 1, 3, and 28 days, respectively, which represented increases of 20.4, 19.6, and 17.7%, respectively, compared to the non-activated grout. Combined activation demonstrated the most improvement in the microstructural density of the grouts when compared to the single-activation mode.
Pelatihan Seni Pertunjukan dan Seni Rupa di Desa Kembaran, Candimulyo, Magelang, Jawa Tengah
Authors: Prasetyorini Arjuni , Sukanadi I Made , Vania Venawa
Published: December 2024

Desa Kembaran adalah desa dengan sentra durian yang banyak dikunjungi oleh pengunjung yang menjadi kuliner durian. Namun, Desa Kembaran belum memiliki satu seni pertunjukan yang sesuai untuk disuguhkan kepada para pengunjung. Hal tersebut merupakan satu masalah yang perlu dipecahkan. Demikian juga, belum begitu banyak aktivitas pelatihan dan pementasan yang dilakukan di desa tersebut. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk memecahkan persoalan-persoalan yang ada di komunitas seni di Desa Kembaran.  Pembinaan dan pengembangan potensi seni tradisi di masyarakat diharapkan dapat membuka peluang, mengembangkan, dan mewujudkan suatu bentuk seni pertunjukan khas Desa Kembaran yang dapat disuguhkan.  Kelompok seni yang menjadi sasaran pembinaan adalah Komunitas Swara Laras Budaya, Komunitas Seni  Warokan, Komunitas Jathilan Turangga Seta Karumpaka Putri, Komunitas Jathilan Turangga Seta Karumpaka Putra, Komunitas Batik Elok Sejati, dan Komunitas Seni Sablon Pemuda Opptima. Kegiatan ini  berlangsung pada Juli-Agustus 2024 yang mencakup kegiatan pengembangan dan kreasi inovasi dalam pengembangan gerak tari, gending atau lagu, dan kostum tari. Metode yang digunakan dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan ini meliputi demonstrasi, ceramah, dan pelatihan. Hasil dari kegiatan ini mencakup pembuatan komposisi koreografi baru, musik pengiring,dan tata busana, yang pada akhirnya meningkatkan kualitas pertunjukan di Desa Kembaran. Kembaran Village is a distinguished village with its Durian production, inviting many visitors to visit this place. However, Kembaran Village does not have a performing art that is suitable to be presented to visitors as there have not been many training and staging activities carried out in the village. This program aims to develop the existence of both performing and visual art in Kembaran Village.  The development of the potential of traditional arts in the community is expected to open up opportunities and realize a typical form of performing arts in Kembaran Village.  The targeted participants of this program are several art groups in the village, such as Komunitas Swara Laras Budaya, Komunitas Seni Warokan, Komunitas Jathilan Turonggo Seta Karumpaka Putri, Komunitas Jathilan Turangga Seta Karumpaka Putra, Komunitas Elok Sejati Batik, and Komunitas Seni Sablon Opptima. This activity was conducted in July-August 2024 involving coaching activities and innovation in the development of dance movements, gending or accompaniments, and dance costumes. The methods used in the implementation of this activity were demonstrations, lectures, and training. The result of this activity shows that the creation of new choreographic compositions, accompanying music, and fashion design ultimately enhance the quality of performances in Kembaran Village.
Strategi Branding Community Desa Wisata Giriasih Gunungkidul Sebagai Destinasi Ekowisata dan Budaya
Authors: Indrayana Andika , Febriyantoko Danang , Pradita Putra Trisna
Published: December 2024

Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk membuat strategi branding community di desa wisata Giriasih, Gunungkidul Yogyakarta agar dapat menjadi destinasi wisata berbasis ekowisata dan budaya. Kegiatan ini penting untuk dilakukan karena masyarakat Desa Giriasih memiliki keinginan, semangat, dan berbagai potensi wisata baik alam maupun produk, namun belum memiliki perencanaan yang baik, sistematis, dan minimnya teknologi penunjang produksi. Pengembangan destinasi ekowisata dan budaya terdiri dari tiga agenda utama: (1) mengajak masyarakat untuk mengidentifikasi potensi wisata di wilayah dan membuat perencanaan branding baik tempat dan media, (2) mengolah potensi alam yang ada menjadi produk yang memiliki nilai ekonomi dengan menggunakan teknologi tepat guna, (3) meningkatkan produktivitas UMKM sebagai support system desa wisata. Metode yang digunakan dalam program pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini melibatkan partisipasi aktif warga Desa Giriasih, khususnya pengelola kelompok sadar wisata (Pokdarwis) dan pelaku usaha perajin UMKM, dalam pelaksanaannya program ini menggunakan metode participatory rural appraisal (PRA), yaitu pendekatan partisipasi aktif warga dalam proses disimilasi informasi yang dilakukan dari tahap awal berupa persiapan hingga tahap akhir berupa evaluasi kegiatan yang bermuara penerima manfaat bagi masyarakat. This program aims to create a community branding strategy in Giriasih tourism village, Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, enhancing its future role as ecotourism and cultural destination. It is highly essential to conduct this program since Giriasih community are eager and enthusiastic about their varied tourism potentials, including nature and local products. However, they have not organized proper and systematic planning yet. Besides, they are still minimally exposed to more advanced production technology. The development of ecotourism and cultural destination in this village consists of three main agendas: (1) inviting the community to identify tourism potentials and make branding plans for both places and media, (2) Processing existing natural potential into products resulting economic value using appropriate technology, (3) Increasing the productivity of MSMEs as a support system for the tourist village. The method used in this community service program involved active participation of Giriasih villagers, especially the members of tourism village management (POKDARWIS) and MSME craftsmen. The authors implemented the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) method, an approach to active participation of residents in the information dissimilation process carried out from the initial stage (preparation) to the final stage (evaluation) of activities that benefit the society.
Magnetic resonance imaging of the temporomandibular joint in patients with metal structures
Authors: Vasilev Yu. A. , Burenchev D. V. , Vasileva Yu. N. , Panina O. Yu. , Ignatieva V. A. , Dushkova D. V. , Bazhin A. V. , Privalova E. G. , Ulyanova V. A.
Published: December 2024

High-quality visualization of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) allows to choose the most optimal tactics for conservative or surgical treatment. Performing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with metal structures in the maxillofacial area is a pressing issue in ensuring quality diagnostics. In the presented clinical case, a methodology of performing diagnostically significant MRI of the TMJ in the presence of metal structures in the region of interest (ROI) was clearly demonstrated and described.
Evaluation of left atrial function and left ventricular diastolic function during exercise stress echocardiography in patients with different types of atrial fibrillation
Authors: Kalinina E. S. , Hanjykova O. , Begidova I. B. , Zagatina A. V.
Published: December 2024

Objective: To determine cut-off values for left atrial function parameters at rest and during physical exercise that are specific to patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).

Materials and Methods. The prospective single-center study with screening tests of 300 patients was carried out; 297 of them were included in the final analysis. The main cohort of patients was divided into three groups: patients with sinus rhythm without a history of AF, a group with paroxysmal/persistent AF, and patients with permanent AF. Stress echocardiography was performed in all patients according to the ABCDE protocol with additional assessment of left atrial volume index and left atrial strain (reservoir phase) at rest and peak exercise.

Results. The left atrial function assessment was successful in 99% (95% CI 98–100%) of patients. The group with sinus rhythm included 240 patients (Group 1), with paroxysmal/persistent AF (PAF) – 38 patients (Group 2), with permanent AF (PermAF) – 19 patients (Group 3). The threshold values of the parameters were determined: left atrial volume and function and LV diastolic function at rest and during exercise, which reliably distinguished the group of patients with sinus rhythm from patients with paroxysmal/persistent AF (Groups 1 and 2, respectively). The best parameters for classifying belonging to the PAF group were the volume and contractility of the LA. Moreover, the quantitative parameter of LA strain classified these groups of patients significantly better during physical exercise (accuracy – 74%, sensitivity – 89%, specificity – 49%) than at rest (accuracy – 64%, sensitivity – 74%, specificity – 51%), with p < 0.004.

Conclusions. The obtained threshold values of the left atrial function and volume, as well as E/e' at rest and during physical exercise, provide more accurate differentiation of patients with dyspnea/chest discomfort into groups with and without paroxysmal/persistent AF. The most accurate parameter is the left atrial strain during the exercise stress test.
The problems of performing transthoracic echocardiography: from organizing to the report of examination
Authors: Bobrov A. L.
Published: December 2024

Transthoracic echocardiography has become an important tool in the diagnosis of not only cardiovascular diseases but also other pathologies. With the technological progress, echocardiography has become a widely used modality by doctors of various specialties, which increases its value in clinical practice. Despite this, there are still problems with the organization and standardization of examinations, which can negatively affect the quality of diagnostics. Existing disadvantages of the regulatory documents governing echocardiography lead to uncertainty in the time standards of the examination. The desire to reduce the time allocated for the echocardiography can worsen the quality of the examination and increase the staff fatigue. The need to record multimedia data emphasizes the importance of access to archives for re-analysis and quality control. However, the volume of data can be significant, which requires the creation of centralized data repositories. Digitalization of examination processes, including the formation of electronic reports, also faces some difficulties associated with the compatibility of electronic databases and their correct display, which requires further improvement of medical information systems.
ISUOG Practice Guidelines (updated): sonographic examination of the fetal central nervous system. Part 2: performance of targeted neurosonography (translation into Russ. by R. Bataeva, E. Nekrasova)
Authors: Paladini D. , Malinger G. , Birnbaum R. , Monteagudo A. , Pilu G. , Salomon L.J. , Timor-Tritsch I.E.
Published: December 2024

These guidelines may have been translated, from the originals published by ISUOG, by recognized experts in the field and have been independently verified by reviewers with a relevant first language. Although all reasonable endeavors have been made to ensure that no fundamental meaning has been changed the process of translation may naturally result in small variations in words or terminology and so ISUOG makes no claim that translated guidelines can be considered to be an exact copy of the original and accepts no liability for the consequence of any variations. The guidelines are only officially approved by the ISUOG in their English published form.
Patients' preferences and satisfaction toward obstetrics and gynecology service in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Gari Abdulrahim , Alshinawi Marwan , Faidah Omar , Alqurashi Abdulellah , Alkarmo Mayar , Maghrabi Esraa , Alanazi Nada
Published: December 2024

Objective: This study aimed to investigate patients' preferences and satisfaction with obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) services in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a pre-validated online questionnaire. Female participants who were over 18 years old and lived in Saudi Arabia were included.
Results: A total of 426 participants were included, nearly half of which were married (46.9%, n = 200). More than half of the participants had previously visited OB/GYN physicians (69.7%, n = 297). The level of knowledge and compassion were the most valued characteristics of physicians. Most participants preferred their OB/GYN physicians as female, which was a preference significantly associated with the age group, marital status, and number of children.
Conclusion: This study on patients' preferences and satisfaction with obstetrics and gynecology services in Saudi Arabia showed encouraging results. It was found that physicians' most valued characteristics were their knowledge and compassion, and most patients preferred female OB/GYN physicians. Importantly, the overall level of satisfaction was good, providing a positive outlook for the future of women's healthcare in Saudi Arabia.
Differentiation between restrictive cardiomyopathy and constrictive pericarditis using N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide and B-type natriuretic peptide
Authors: Alanazi Mazi , Almasoudi Shahad , Alrasheed Bader , Buzaid Ali , Alkishi Basel , Almulla Fadel , Almohammadi Abdullah , Alghamdi Lujain , Aljadani Nawaf , Alabduljabbar Abduljabbar
Published: December 2024

Differentiating between constrictive pericarditis (CP) and restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) is a clinical challenge in cardiology. This study looked at the diagnostic utility of plasma pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT proBNP) and C-reactive protein levels in the differential diagnosis of CP and RCM. This review was reported by the PRISMA statement. The electronic databases Embase, Scopus, and PubMed were used for literature searches. The period of the search was 2007-2023. The search was restricted to English-language publications. The reference lists of all included studies and relevant reviews were manually reviewed to locate further research. Five papers were considered in this investigation, including three case-control studies and two cohort studies. The percentage of males was greater in all of the included studies, except two studies. The population's mean age of the included studies ranged from 25.7 to 61.8 years. Different methods for RCM diagnosis were undertaken in the included studies: echocardiography, endomyocardial biopsy, cardiac catheterization, clinical features, and computed tomography. Patients with CP had considerably lower levels of B natriuretic peptide and NT-proBNP than those with RCM.
Cardiac troponin elevation prognostic significance for acute aortic dissection; systematic review
Authors: Alanazi Mazi , Alshammari Nebras , Almohammadi Turki , Alanazi Tariq , Algawez Fatimah , Almogren Fatimah , Albashrawi Kawthar , Aabed Ather , Alsayed Ibtisam , Aabed Hawra
Published: December 2024

The current study aimed to assess the concentration of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) in patients with acute aortic dissection (AAD) at the time of admission to ascertain the use of hs-cTnT in forecasting the short-term prognosis of these patients. The study adhered to the PRISMA statement in this investigation. Six original studies that were published between the years 2015 and 2023 were included. A thorough literature search was conducted using PubMed and Scopus to locate all studies published until the year 2023 that looked at the outcomes of AAD patients who underwent troponin level measures. The terms "troponin" and "aortic dissection" were combined into the search parameters. Troponin was often positive in acute aortic syndrome patients, particularly when a high-sensitivity test was employed. Abnormal troponin levels were strongly associated with acute coronary syndrome-like ECG abnormalities and in-hospital diagnostic delay, but they did not appear to impact in-hospital death. Although one study suggested that hs-cTnT levels might be used as a bio marker for the risk of patient stratification with AAD type-A in the emergency department, more investigation is required to ascertain the relationship between these levels and long-term results.
Phenolic profile, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities of Telephium imperati L.
Authors: Benarba Bachir , Belhouala Khadidja , Korkmaz Cansu , Küçükaydın Meltem Taş , Küçükaydın Selçuk , Duru Mehmet Emin
Published: December 2024

Telephium imperati L. is one of the most valuable spices used by Algerians for food and different medicinal purposes. Here, we report the main phenolic compounds of T. imperati that grows in arid regions and its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities. The phenolic profiles of methanolic and aqueous extracts of T. imperati roots was obtained using HPLC-DAD, whereas antioxidant activity was evaluated using 2.2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), potassium ferricyanide, and Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) assays. Moreover, the anti-inflammatory activity was investigated by measuring the level of protection of the human red blood cell (HRBC) membrane against hypotonicity-induced lysis. The anticancer activity was evaluated using the MTT assay against three human cancer cell lines (HT-29, PC-3, A-549) and one non-tumorigenic (CCD18-Co) cells. Our results showed that the methanolic extract was rich in phenols (493.17±0.0 mg GAE/g), flavonoids (271.56±0.1 mg QE/g), and tannins (106.50±2.3 mg CE/g). The HPLC-DAD analysis revealed that caffeic acid (78.61 mg/g), ferulic acid (49.12 mg/g), rosmarinic acid (42.80 mg/g), coumarin (39.87 mg/g), rutin (37.68 mg/g), myricetin (25.62 mg/g), syringic acid (18.90 mg/g), and quercetin (18.65 mg/g) were mainly present in T. imperati extracts. Although the DPPH assay showed slight antioxidant activity for both extracts, the methanolic extract exhibited significant potent anti-inflammatory action in all in vitro tests, protecting HRBC damage and BSA denaturation at rates of 80.18 and 97.62%, respectively. Likewise, the methanolic extract exhibited an important anticancer activity against the HT-29 and A-549 cell lines, with IC50 values ranging from 1.85 to 2.00 log10 μg/mL. Interestingly, no toxic effects on CCD18-Co were observed. Therefore, the present study revealed that T. imperati root extracts are rich in phenolic compounds and could be a promising source of anti-inflammatory and anticancer molecules.
4th International Conference NUTRITION and HEALTH, 5-6 December 2024: Book of Abstracts
Authors:   Rīga Stradiņš University,   University of Latvia,   Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
Published: December 2024

Keywords: International Conference; NUTRITION and HEALTH; Book of Abstracts.
NASCON 2024 Proceedings
Authors: Balasubramanian Bhuvaneswari , Dwivedi Pankhuri
Published: December 2024

This article summarizes the proceedings of the 3rd Annual Conference of Neonatal Anesthesia Society (NAS), held in physical mode on July 27, 2024, and July 28, 2024, along with preconference workshops.
Feasibility of “Opioid-Free Anesthesia” in Neonates: Evaluating the Risks and Benefits
Authors: Agrawal Pratiksha
Published: December 2024

Opioids have been the mainstay of perioperative analgesia for centuries. The excellent analgesic profile along with innumerable benefits spiked up the inadvertent and irrational use of different opioids leading to increasing incidence of opioid addiction and respiratory depression leading to morbidity and mortality. Moreover, hence emerged the concept of “opioid-free anesthesia” (OFA). The concept of OFA escalated with advancements in pharmacotherapy, equipment, and monitoring facilities. Various newer anesthetic agents have shown promising effects in providing sedation and analgesia in the adult population, gradually replacing opioids in the perioperative management protocols. Various studies have demonstrated highly effective and safe OFA techniques in the adult population. However, owing to the difference in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles in neonates, the use of these agents in the neonatal population may not have similar effects. Hence, the applicability of OFA in the neonatal age group cannot be blindly accepted. In this review article, I intend to discuss the various aspects of opioid use as an essential part of anesthesia management in the neonatal age group.
Exploring Digital Amnesia Among Generation Z: A Literature Review
Authors:   Student, Department of General Science, Philippines, Tanghian Laid Shella Mae
Published: December 2024

Over the past ten years, the widespread use of mobile devices, especially smartphones, has changed how teenagers communicate. But worries have surfaced about how using a smartphone excessively affects cognitive abilities, particularly memory and attention, which can result in a condition called “digital amnesia.” The effects of excessive reliance on smartphones, computers, and search engines on short-term memory are the main focus of this literature review, which also examines and summarizes empirical findings on digital amnesia among Generation Z. A methodical search strategy was used to find studies, that were then assessed for methodological rigor and relevance. The findings suggest that using a smartphone during adolescence may interfere with the development of attention and memory. Digital amnesia may be influenced by digital devices, which emphasizes the need for more study and treatment. Improving functional media literacy, along with addressing concerns about long-term cognitive effects and encouraging healthier technology habits, emerges as a critical strategy to prevent digital amnesia. The results highlight the need for more research, interventions, and improved media literacy to protect people’s general and cognitive health in the digital age, especially for Generation Z.
First Aid Device for War Entry: Low-Temperature Plasma Jet Coagulation Equipment
Authors:   Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213031, Jiangsum China, Xinhua Zhang , Xinyan Gong ,   Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213031, Jiangsum China, Xiang Lu ,   Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213031, Jiangsum China
Published: December 2024

Rapid coupling and hypothesis of trauma is the primary task of battlefield first aid At present, homeostatic agents and homeostatic accessories (belts) are the conventional equipment of battlefield first aid homeostasis Bleeding control on the battlefield is a pivotal issue The value of rapid life intervention and rapid Coagulation and hypothesis of trauma has been found through our cases With the rapid development of battlefield coalescence and homeostasis technology, a variety of new homeostatic materials and homeostatic methods have been developed and applied The medical characteristics of low performance plasma, such as coalescence, issue repair, discovery and sterilization, have attracted multiple attention in the medical field, and the R&D and application of related medical equipment have developed rapidly This paper analyzes the homeostatic methods, new homeostatic materials and related products of battlefield trauma first aid, puts forward the coupling and homeostatic mechanism of a portable low performance air plasma jet coupling equipment, of which its characteristics and structural parameters are also presented, and explores its application potential in emergency equipment
The External Aesthetics of the Human Body with Anthropologic, Anatomic, Mythological, Artistic, and Neuroscientific Significance
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy, Belgrade, Serbia, V Djulejic , I Tomic ,   Faculty of Art History and Muldimedia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia, S Valjarevic ,   University of Belgrade, Department of Otorhinolaryngology With Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Clinical Hospital Center, Zemun, Serbia, L Marinkovic ,   Department of Psychology, Cattolica University, Milan, Italy, S Marinkovic ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy, Belgrade, Serbia, J Boljanovic ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: December 2024

The human body has several “lines of beauty:” the ventral, dorsal and lateral. Females appreciate masculinity, the expressed waist-to-chest ratio, and a Mody Mass Index (BMI) of 26 kg/m2. Males prefer the waist-to-hip ratio of 0.75, a BMI of 19 kg/m2, and larger breasts, as well as a bigger gluteal region in females. The attractive body, important for personal satisfaction and qualitative social relationships, is morphologically related to the golden proportion of 1.618. The body was painted, carved, drawn, and modeled by thousands of artists, from the Paleolithic period, some 35,000 years ago, to the present days. The body was shown either realistically, or in various forms, with a certain mythological, symbolic or conceptual meaning, and with a general or local cultural significance. Neuroscientists revealed various cortical areas and subcortical structures for body and corporal parts processing following their visual perception. The activation of these areas enables the determination of beauty and its various influences, including mood and emotions, eroticism and sexuality, mate choice, reproduction, moral attitudes, social relationships, and pleasure. Obviously, the body aesthetics has a great significance in the everyday lives of the human beings.
Ligand-induced Changes in the Electrocatalytic Activity of Atomically Precise Au₂₅ Nanoclusters
Authors: Tang Qing , Luo Lipan , Zhou Xia , Chen Yuping , Sun Fang , Wang Likai
Published: December 2024

Atomically precise gold nanoclusters have shown great promise as model elctrocatalysts in pivotal electrocatalytic processes such as hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR). Although the influence of ligands on the electronic properties of these nanoclusters are well acknowledged, the ligand effects on their electrocatalytic performances have been rarely explored. Herein, using [Au25(SR)18]- nanocluster as the prototype model, we demonstrated the importance of ligand hydrophilicity versus hydrophobicity in modulating the interface dynamics and electrocatalytic performance. Our first-principle computations revealed that Au25 protected by hydrophilic -SCH2COOH ligands dictates faster kinetics in stripping the thiolate ligand and exhibits better HER activity due to enhanced proton transfer facilitated by boosted interface hydrogen bonding. Conversely, Au25 protected by hydrophobic -SCH2CH3 ligands demonstrates enhanced CO2RR performance by minimizing water interference to stabilize the key *COOH intermediate and lower the barrier for CO formation. Experimental validation using synthesized [Au25(MPA)18]- (MPA=Mercaptopropionic acid) and [Au25(SC6H13)18]- confirms these findings, where [Au25(MPA)18]- exhibits better activity and stability in HER, while [Au25(SC6H13)18]- achieves higher Faradaic efficiency and current density in CO2RR. The mechanistic insights in this study provide valuable guidance for the rational design of surface microenvironment in efficient nanocatalysts for sustainable energy applications.
The Ngā Ara Whakamana Process: Conceptualising and Designing a
Process to Engage with Māori Trust Factors in the Development of IT Artefacts
Authors:   , Rawson Zane
Published: December 2024

As technology becomes ever more present, there continues to be a disconnect between the IT artefacts created and the needs of the Māori communities that use them or that they are developed. This has led to Māori having a historic mistrust of technology, with many examples highlighting the damage that a lack of consultation, consideration, and engagement with these communities has had. While discussions around this disconnect continue, there is a lack of understanding surrounding trust in technology from a Māori perspective and how to create trusted IT artefacts for Māori. Through an exploration of existing research and interviews with Māori, this research identifies mātauranga, tikanga and taonga as being three of the most significant factors that need to be considered when building trust from a Māori perspective. Each of these three factors are explored in depth with a theoretical understanding of each factor built before looking at how each of these have been applied within the creation of IT artefacts to explore what engagement with each of these would look like. Alongside this, Māori models for both technical spaces and non-technical spaces are explored in the process of conceptualising The Ngā Ara Whakamana Process that can be adopted for the creation of IT artefacts that can be considered trust and engage with Māori factors of trust. Working as part of the Veracity Research Spearhead Project, a trust evaluation algorithm is used as a use case to demonstrate how this process can be used in the development of an IT artefact. For this, an exploration of trust evaluation tools is conducted and the findings and split them into three different categories. Those that focus on trust within networks, those looking at trust in behaviour, and those that consider trust using natural language processing. Ultimately a natural language processing approach is taken with a large language model utilised to increase the level of engagement and context awareness of the Māori factors applied within the development of the algorithm. The key findings from this approach can be used to help address the gaps in the literature surrounding what trust from a Māori perspective looks like. They also offer the potential to drive forward the development of uniquely Māori IT artefacts by providing a path for engaging with the important factors when developing and maintaining IT artefacts developed for, or with Māori.
Promoção da saúde mental à uma pessoa com transtorno afetivo bipolar: relato de experiência
Authors: Cavalcante Francisco Marcelo Leandro , Paiva Tatiane de Sousa , Campos Marcos Pires , Aragão Joyce Mazza  Nunes , Oliveira Eliany Nazaré , Silva Maria Adelane Monteiro da , Ávila Roberlândia Evangelista Lopes
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: Relatar intervenção de promoção da saúde realizada a uma pessoa com Transtorno Afetivo Bipolar, à luz da Teoria Human Becoming e das competências de promoção da saúde do Consenso de Galway. Método: Estudo descritivo, do tipo relato de experiência, desenvolvido em janeiro de 2021, por acadêmicos de enfermagem da Universidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú junto a uma pessoa com Transtorno Afetivo Bipolar. A intervenção foi desenvolvida em quatro etapas conforme os domínios de competência de promoção da saúde do Consenso de Galway e os princípios da Teoria Human Becoming. Resultados: Na intervenção, foi possível identificar os significados, as repercussões biopsicossociais e as das principais necessidades de saúde do sujeito no enfrentamento ao transtorno bipolar. Por meio disso, desenvolveu-se quatro ações educativas, que objetivaram auxiliar o paciente a lidar com as dificuldades vivenciadas, a modificar seus hábitos de vida e a identificar medidas de cuidado para favorecer a melhora da saúde mental e do controle dos sintomas do transtorno. Conclusão: A intervenção reforça a importância de referenciais teóricos e competências de promoção da saúde no cuidado a pessoa com transtorno bipolar, haja vista que promovem uma abordagem inovadora, holística e humanizada para favorecer a reabilitação e o autocuidado do sujeito.
Self-esteem, defense mechanisms, sexual satisfaction and stress coping mechanisms in individuals treated for vaginismus: A controlled study
Authors: Bingöl Tülay Y. , Gürhan Nermin , Erdoğan Gökçen , Genış Bahadır
Published: December 2024

The aim of study was to analyze the extent to which treatment for vaginismus affect self-esteem, defense mechanisms, sexual satisfaction and coping with stress. Was conducted as aquasi-experimental, cross-sectional study. The population of the study consisted of womenwho were followed up with the diagnosis of vaginismus in obstetrics clinic. As data collection tools, “Personal Information Form”, “Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory”, “Sexual Satisfaction Scale”, “Coping Response Inventory” and “Defense Style Questionnaire” wereused. When people who were diagnosed with vaginismus and accepted treatment were asked about the reasons for demanding treatment, 11.4% of them responded that they experienced pain during sexual intercourse, 4.7% stated that they wanted to able to continue their marriage, and 2.8% of them stated that they wanted to gain self-confidence. When asked for whom they wanted the treatment of the disease, 61 of the participants responded, and 14 of them answered for "Me and my spouse" while 29 for "My spouse" and 18 for "Myself". It was revealed that self-esteem, defense mechanisms, sexual satisfaction and coping with stress are important factors in initiation, maintenance and completion of treatment in patients and that these factors should be especially emphasized during the treatment process.
Effects of analgesic delivery on pelvic floor function of primiparous women
Authors: Zhang YH , Wang HH , Chen JQ , Zhang LY , Liu QC , Wang YF , Yao WL
Published: December 2024

This was an original article, and the objective of this study was to clarify the short-term effects of analgesic delivery on the pelvic floor function of primiparous women. Three hundred primiparas who delivered vaginally in The Affiliated Hospital of Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University from January 2022 to July 2022 were enrolled, and were divided into control and intervention groups. The control accepted traditional delivery without special analgesic intervention, while the intervention group accepted intraspinal block analgesia at the time of delivery. The results showed that related to the control group, the intervention group presented shorter first and second stages of labour, higher pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP-Q) scores (0 and 1 degree) and hand-measured pelvic floor muscle strength scores, lower abnormal rate of muscle fatigue (class I and II), higher values of rapid contraction stage, tension contraction stage, and endurance contraction stage, lower values of pre-resting stage and post-resting stage, lower incidences of urinary retention and incontinence and higher VLQ and SSQ scores. We conclude that the implementation of analgesic delivery in primiparous women can effectively shorten the first and second stages of labor, suppress the damage to pelvic floor function, and elevate maternal satisfaction with sexual life..
Evaluation of prenatal care quality of pregnant women: a cross-sectional sample from the south-east Türkiye
Authors: İçke Sibel , Çifçi Sema , Kocatürk Asiye
Published: December 2024

The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of prenatal care among pregnant women in Mardin Artuklu. Study data were collected in August and September 2022. A total of 335 pregnant women participated in this descriptive research. The socio-demographic information form and Prenatal Care Quality Scale were used as data collection tools. The mean total score of the Prenatal Care Quality Questionnaire was 168.6630.69. Results showed that prenatal visits more than 4 times, giving care from health centers, mothers educational level more than 12 years old, having health insurance are predisposing factors of quality of prenatal care (p<0.05). Although quality prenatal care is the right of every woman, there are still women who do not receive this care sufficiently and who are not aware of the care they receive. The role of midwives is important in raising awareness in women about the quality of prenatal care.