bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ОФИЦЕРСКАЯ КОРПОРАЦИЯ НА СЛУЖБЕ КРАСНЫХ, БЕЛЫХ И НАЦИОНАЛЬНЫХ ВООРУЖЕННЫХ ФОРМИРОВАНИЙ В 1917-1922 ГГ.: ИСТОРИОГРАФИЧЕСКИЙ АНАЛИЗ МОНОГРАФИЙ А.В. ГАНИНА
Authors: БАДИКОВ Р.А.
Published: January 2025

В статье представлен аналитический обзор двух монографий доктора исторических наук А.В. Ганина «Русский офицерский корпус в годы Гражданской войны. Противостояние командных кадров. 1917-1922 гг.» [М., 2019] и «Кадры Генерального штаба в период Гражданской войны в России 1917-1922 гг.» [М., 2023]. В указанных трудах раскрывается специфика служебной деятельности, повседневного существования и взаимного противостояния представителей некогда единого сообщества офицеров Русской армии, оказавшегося в период Великой российской революции и Гражданской войны по разные стороны баррикад. Внимание автора сконцентрировано на анализе ключевых кадровых практик в отношении использования офицерства, которые имели место в Советской России, центрах антибольшевистского сопротивления и во вновь образованных национальных государствах. Исследователь приходит к выводу, что Советская Россия как один из участников полномасштабного гражданского конфликта 1917-1922 гг. наиболее эффективно использовала ресурс офицерской корпорации, усилив свои военные и гражданские позиции и обеспечив победы Красной Армии. Данные монографии представляются важным этапом на пути реконструкции судеб представителей офицерской корпорации в период общественно-политической турбулентности первой четверти ХХ в.

The article presents an analytical review of the monographs of historian Andrei Ganin “The Russian Officer Corps During the Civil War. The Confrontation of Command Personnel. 1917-1922” (Moscow, 2019) and “Personnel of the General Staff During the Russian Civil War of 1917-1922” (Moscow, 2023). These publications reveal the specifics of official activities, daily existence and mutual confrontation between representatives of the once unified community of officers of the Russian Army, who found themselves on different sides during the Great Russian Revolution and the Civil War. The author’s attention focuses on the analysis of key personnel practices in relation to the employment of officers taking place in Soviet Russia, the centers of anti-Bolshevik resistance, and newly formed national states. In conclusion, it is substantiated that Soviet Russia, as one of the parties of the full-scale civil conflict of 1917-1922, was the most effective at managing the resources of the officer corporation to strengthen its own military and political positions and to ensure the victories of the Red Army. The monographs under consideration are an important stage in the reconstruction of the destiny of the officer corporation during the period of socio-political turbulence of the first quarter of the 20th century.
Foreword
Authors: Vidugirytė Inga
Published: January 2025

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Міжнародний досвід дослідження і збереження археологічних пам’яток в умовах російської агресії проти України
Authors: Буйських Алла Валеріївна
Published: January 2025

У виступі зазначено, що, незважаючи на складні умови, установи НАН України продовжують археологічні дослідження та розширюють міжнародну співпрацю. Так, Інститут археології НАН України сьогодні виконує близько 20 проєктів, частину з яких спрямовано не лише на проведення досліджень та публікацію результатів, а й на збереження археологічної спадщини України.
Наукова молодь НАН України в умовах воєнного сьогодення: академічна стійкість, здобутки та поточні потреби
Authors: Ковач Валерія Омелянівна
Published: January 2025

У виступі обговорено механізми заохочення й підтримки наукової молоді в НАН України. Розглянуто функції і діяльність Ради молодих вчених НАН України, яка діє як координаційний центр та опікується потребами наукової молоді Академії.
Життєвий і творчий ужинок фундатора хліборобської науки та освіти
Authors: Бомба Мирослав Ярославович , Бомба Маргарита Іванівна , Коць Сергій Ярославович
Published: January 2025

Статтю присвячено пам’яті видатного українського вченого в галузі рослинництва, луківництва, землеробства і селекції, заслуженого діяча науки і техніки УРСР (1964), лауреата премії імені В.Я. Юр’єва АН УРСР (1970), доктора сільськогосподарських наук (1956), професора (1949), члена-кореспондента НАН України (1951) Григорія Степановича Кияка.
Estudio de la estabilidad física, química y microbiológica de una preparación extemporánea a base de maleato de enalapril
Authors: Ariza Paba Javier Enrique , Vallejo Díaz Bibiana Margarita , Plazas Bonilla Clara Eugenia , Barbosa Barbosa Helber de Jesús
Published: January 2025

Introducción: Durante el diseño y formulación de formas farmacéuticas, o en caso de alguna transformación por la necesidad de ajustar la dosis o adecuarlo al estado del paciente, es necesario verificar las características químicas, físicas y biológicas de todos los componentes que harán parte de la formulación del producto final. Lo anterior con el fin de garantizar que la preparación sea estable, eficaz, segura, fácil de administrar y bien tolerada. Objetivo: Estudiar las propiedades físicas y químicas de una preparación extemporánea líquida de maleato de enalapril para administración peroral, elaborada a partir de tabletas comercialmente disponibles en el mercado colombiano, haciendo uso de prácticas comunes en los centros hospitalarios para su preparación. Materiales y métodos: Como vehículos se utilizaron: una solución en proporción 1:1 de dextrosa en agua al 5% y agua destilada (vehículo 1) y una solución de la misma composición del vehículo 1 ajustada a pH 3,0 con ácido ascórbico (vehículo 2). Las muestras se envasaron en frascos ámbar o transparentes y se almacenaron a 5±2 °C y 25±2 °C durante 360 horas. El maleato de enalapril se cuantificó a las 0, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 120, 168, 240 y 360 horas, usando una metodología validada, la cual demostró ser selectiva, lineal, precisa y exacta. Resultados: Los resultados indican que el pH es un factor que afecta el tiempo de vida útil de las preparaciones líquidas extemporáneas de maleato de enalapril. La estabilidad de la preparación extemporánea se conservó hasta 240 horas usando el vehículo 1 y almacenándola a una temperatura de 5±2 °C en frasco ámbar.
Medicinal plants of the Verbenaceae family active against yeast fungi: Systematic review and perspectives 2015-2022
Authors: Jaimes Duarte Linda Roxana , Giraldo Quintero Sara Emilia , Hoyos Argote Jesús Fredy , Bernal Lizarazú María Consuelo
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Opportunistic fungal infections have increased in recent decades, requiring the search for therapeutic alternatives, also considering the appearance of new species and the increase in resistance to antifungals. Objective: This study describes plants of the Verbenaceae family with therapeutic potential against yeast fungi. Methodology: A systematic review was carried from 2015 to 2020, using different databases, applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, also exploring recent perspectives to 2022. Results and discussion: 5 genera and 14 species with potential antifungal activity were found, highlighting the genus Lippia which showed greater activity. The essential oil of the leaves was the most studied natural product, mainly active against Candida albicans and Cryptococcus neoformans. Phytochemical analysis report mostly terpene-type metabolites such as carvacrol, thymol, linanol, and geraniol. For the determination of MIC, the in vitro technique of microdilution in broth was the most reported. Recent studies support the importance of species, including Lantana montevidensis (Spreng.) Briq., for their modulating activity of antifungal drugs. Conclusions: Five genera with potential activity were found: Aloysia, Lantana, Lippia, Stachytarpheta and Verbena; being of interest the species Lippia berlandieri Schauer and Lippia graveolens Kunth for its high activity against C. albicans and Cryptococcus neoformans. The importance of species of the Verbenaceae family for future research is recognized, which will allow the development of natural therapeutic alternatives against infections caused by yeast-like fungi.
Drug delivery using doping of boron nitride nanosensor towards releasing chloroquine drug in the cells: A promising method for overcoming viral disease
Authors: Mollaamin Fatemeh , Monajjemi Majid
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Chloroquine drug as the SARS-CoV-2’s primary protease which can prevent in vitro viral duplication of all diverse experiments to now. Chloroquine drug is an anti-viral drug enlarged by Pfizer which can operate as an orally effective 3C-like protease inhibitor. Materials and Methods: In this work, chloroquine drug has been evaluated in forbiddance of coronavirus across trapping on the boron nitride nanocage (B4N10_NC) functionalized with some atoms as the drug delivery procedure owing to the direct electron transfer principle which can be illustrated by quantum mechanics method of density functional theory (DFT). Results and Discussion: As a matter of fact, it was performed the theoretical method of the B3LYP/6-311+G (d,p) to account the aptitude of B4N10_NC for grabbing Chloroquine drug via density of electronic states, nuclear quadrupole resonance, nuclear magnetic resonance, and thermodynamic specifications. Finally, the resulted amounts illustrated that using B4N10_NC functionalized with aluminum (Al), carbon (C), silicon (Si) for adsorbing Chloroquine drug towards formation of Chloroquine @Al–B4N10_NC, Chloroquine @C–B4N10_NC, Chloroquine @Si– B4N10_NC might provide the reasonable formula in drug delivery technique which is able to be fulfilled by quantum mechanics computations due to physicochemical properties of PDOS, NMR, NQR, and IR spectrum. Conclusions: Here, we used network pharmacology, metabolite analysis, and molecular simulation to figure out the biochemical basis of the health-raising influence of Chloroquine drug through drug delivery with B4N10_NC. This research article peruses the drug ability, metabolites, and potential interaction of Chloroquine drug with Coronavirus-induced pathogenesis.
COWPEA MOSAIC VIRUS (CPMV) AS A CARRIER FOR NEW CHLOROQUINE DERIVATIVES AS ANTICANCER AGENTS, MODIFICATION AND APPLICATION
Authors: Alrefaia Rana , Mohee Hbeb Khalda , Abdullah Al-Ali Zainab Shakir
Published: January 2025

Plant virus nanoparticles (VNPs) such as  Cowpea Mosaic Virus (CPMV) can be used for a broad range of medical applications because they are inexpensive to produce, safe, biodegradable, and efficacious as treatments. Additionally, they can be easily modified chemically and genetically. Thus providing an efficient drug delivery platform can target specific cells and tissues. This paper explores the use of CPMV as epitope-carrying nanoparticles for two new chloroquine derivatives and as a new tool in breast cancer therapy. Two derivatives derived from the reaction of 4,7-dichloroquine with (doxorubicin and docetaxel) which were synthesised and fully characterized  in previous work to produce (CQ-DOX and CQ-DOC) were conjugated to the external carboxylates of CPMV. The number of each derivative has been calculated by using a florescent dye to be 87± 2 and 79±1, respectively. The effectivity of attached and unattached CQ-compounds to the CPMV,s surface was investigated by MTT assay and ADPI loaded stain, and the IC50 for each CQ-derivative with and without conjugation with CPMV was evaluated to be (70.395µg/ml for CQ-DOX and  14.384µg/ml for CQ-DOC) before modification while, cytotoxic activity enhanced after modification to be 0.015 nM and 0.038 nM respectively.
Problematic online dating app use and its association with mental and sexual health outcomes in a sample of Men-having-Sex-with-Men
Authors: Winter Babette L. , Hampel Benjamin , Janousch Clarissa , Hovaguimian Frédérique , Fehr Jan S. , Quednow Boris B.
Published: January 2025

Background and aims

Online dating applications (ODAs) are gaining popularity, raising concerns about their potential addictive effects on users' health. The main objective of this study was to investigate the association between problematic ODA use and mental health, substance use, and sexual behavior outcomes in men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM). To achieve this, we first validated a German version of the Problematic ODA Use Scale (PODAUS), which assesses problematic ODA usage patterns.

Methods

Problematic ODA use was assessed in 226 HIV-negative MSM counseling for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis at baseline and 6-month follow-up (n = 164, Mage = 42, SD = 11). The German PODAUS was validated using confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) and correlational analysis. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed to investigate associations of PODAUS with mental, sexual health, and substance use outcomes.

Results

CFA supported PODAUS’ 6-item unidimensional structure, demonstrating excellent fit indices. Reliability analyses indicated good internal consistency (α = 0.79) and high test-retest reliability (rs = 0.68). Regarding mental health, significant positive associations were found between PODAUS and symptoms of depression, loneliness, anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and impulsivity, with medium to large effect sizes. Regarding sexual health, significant negative associations of small to medium effect sizes were found between PODAUS and lifetime prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, body acceptance, and sexual fulfillment, while a significant positive association with trait sex motivation occurred.

Discussion and Conclusion

The German version of PODAUS emerges as a valid, reliable tool to assess problematic ODA use. In an MSM sample, problematic ODA use was associated with lower mental and sexual health.
Chapa, J.O. (2022). Is Remote Warfare Moral? Weighing Issues of Life + Death from 7,000 Miles
Authors: Cronshaw Darren
Published: January 2025

Chapa, J.O. (2022). Is Remote Warfare Moral? Weighing Issues of Life + Death from 7,000 Miles. New York: PublicAffairs, Hachette Book Group, 288 pp. (hbk). ISBN: 9781541774452.
The role of solidarity in the quest for the sustainable improvement of the material and spiritual living conditions of people and planet earth
Authors: Sánchez Sorondo Marcelo
Published: January 2025

This article focuses on contemporary challenges to solidarity. The author starts by outlining the paradoxes of solidarity, concerning the existence in the world of both an excess and a deficit of solidarity in the material and spiritual spheres of human life. The aim of the article is to try to identify ways to overcome these paradoxes. The Church’s social doctrine is intended to help in this task.
New forms of solidarity in the light of John Paul II teachings
Authors: Zamagni Stefano
Published: January 2025

After specifying the sense in which it is necessary to talk of new forms of solidarity, the essay focuses on the fundamental contribution of Pope John Paul II to the updating and expansion of the reach of Catholic Social Teaching. Particular attention is then devoted to explicating the notion of humanistic management, whose main target is to overcome the shareholder value myth: profit maximisation is not the only purpose a corporation should aim at. The paper then proceeds to define the category of Common Good and to show the proper relation between it and the principle of solidarity. The final section deals with some of the most urgent changes that need to be implemented in the institutional set-up of present-day market economies if one wants to arrive at an economy that is inclusive and not excluding, humane and not dehumanising, caring for the environment and not despoiling it.
The rise of philosophy of Solidarity in Poland
Authors: Zuziak Władysław
Published: January 2025

The article presents the historical events that were crucial to the emergence of the “Solidarity” movement. Against the background of the evolution of demands made by Polish workers, the article discusses the impact of the Polish Catholic intelligentsia on these events. It also points to the sources of Biblical inspirations which, thanks to the influence of Karol Wojtyła and Józef Tischner, appeared in the formation of the ethos of solidarity. Next, it outlines the development of the moral philosophy of solidarity in the initial period of the movement’s formation and discusses the reasons for the subsequent departure from the ethos of solidarity from this perspective. The conclusion shows both the shortcomings of contemporary models of solidarity and the prospects for the development of the project of solidarity in a universal dimension.
The triple threat of artificiality: artificial intelligence, artificial wealth, and artificial ethics
Authors: Beliz Gustavo
Published: January 2025

The article addresses the issue of work in the new, post-pandemic reality, which is triple-threatened: artificial intelligence, artificial wealth, and artificial ethics. The author analyses these threats, especially in the context of work, and attempts to indicate how to act against them. It calls for the globalisation of workers’ rights through multilateral efforts to harmonise regulations and standards between countries, as well as the establishment of lasting and effective channels of dialogue between the private sector, workers, civil society, academia, and scientific and technological systems. Collective solutions, both at regional and global levels, will always produce more equitable and beneficial results than selfish actions in the interests of the individual.
Physical and theoretical modelling of embedded mooring line-seabed interaction in sands
Authors: Kwa Katherine , O’Loughlin Conleth , White David , O’Beirne Colm , Frankenmolen Sebastiaan
Published: January 2025

The most common mooring configuration for floating facilities is a catenary system. The final section of the mooring line is embedded in the seabed and forms an inverse catenary between the seafloor and anchor padeye. The inverse catenary absorbs part of the mooring load through friction and influences the magnitude and inclination of the load transferred to the anchor. This study sets out an improved model for embedded mooring line – seabed interaction in sand, based on model scale experiments conducted in a geotechnical centrifuge. The experiments reveal the influence of embedded line dimensions and sand density on the inverse catenary shape and resistance. This information is used to calibrate and refine the improved theoretical model that uses cone penetration test tip resistance as the input, to estimate the embedded line shape and tensioning response. The value of the new model is illustrated by a case study that highlights the influence of mooring line-seabed interaction on anchor capacity, due to the strong influence of the embedded line dimensions on the inverse catenary shape. Careful selection of the anchor and embedded line combination allows the anchor loading direction to be optimised, and the embedded mooring line – anchor system capacity increased for a given anchor size, allowing improved reliability.
Feasibility of using metakaolinite for the treatment of coal-mining acid mine drainage: insights into the interaction behaviour and partitioning of inorganic contaminants
Authors: Matome Mothetha  , Titus Msagati  , Vhahangwele Masindi  , Kefeni Kebede
Published: January 2025

In this novel study, the efficacy of metakaolinite for the treatment of acid mine drainage (AMD) was evaluated. The optimized parameters included the feedstock dosage and contact time. Experimental results were further explored using inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP–MS), ICP–OES (inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectroscopy), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), high-resolution–focused ion beam/scanning electron microscopy (HR–FIB/SEM), energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS), x-ray fluorescence (XRF) and x-ray diffraction (XRD). Optimum conditions were observed to be 45 min of mixing time, ≥10 gꞏL−1 of feedstock dosage, i.e., metakaolinite, and ambient temperature and pH. The metal content (Fe, Mn, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, Al, and Zn) embedded in AMD matrices were partially removed whilst the level of sulphate was significantly reduced. Chemical species removal efficacies were observed to occur in the following sequence; Cr ≥ Zn ≥ Cu ≥ Pb ≥ Mn ≥ Ni ≥ sulphate ≥ Mg ≥ Fe, with the following removal percentages: 100, 91.7, 74.6, 65, 38.8, 37.5, 32.3, 13.8, and 8.3%, respectively. Thus metakaolinite proved to be partially effective in the treatment of AMD emanating from coal-mining processes. Furthermore, to enhance the performance of this technology, a polishing technique needs to be coupled or integrated to further remove residual inorganic contaminants, as well as other forms of modification such as the addition of alkaline agents to synthesize the nanocomposite and increase its alkalinizing capabilities.
Applying a 12-Week TRX Suspension and Plyometric Training Program: Effects on Biomotor Abilities and Physiological Adaptations in Volleyball Players
Authors: Muriyedath Abhijith , Elayaraja Masilamani , Salvi Nirmal Michael , Boby Farjana Akter , Orhan Bekir Erhan , Astuti Yuni , Govindasamy Karuppasamy
Published: January 2025

Background. Volleyball players require a combination of physical and physiological abilities to enhance performance, and TRX suspension and plyometric training are known to improve these abilities. However, evidence comparing their effectiveness in volleyball players is limited.
Objectives. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a 12-week TRX suspension and plyometric training program on biomotor abilities and physiological adaptations in male volleyball players.
Materials and methods. Forty-five male athletes (age: 21.91 ± 1.10) from Calicut University, Kerala, India, were involved in the study. The participants were divided into three groups: TRX suspension training, plyometric training, and a control group. Speed, agility, explosive power, vital capacity, and resting heart rate were measured before and after the intervention. The data were then subjected to statistical analyses, including linear mixed-effects models and repeated measures ANOVA, in order to assess group-by-time interactions.
Results. The findings indicate significant improvements in speed (p < 0.001), agility (p = 0.003), and explosive power (p < 0.001) in both training groups, with notable group-by-time interactions. Vital capacity also showed substantial enhancements (p < 0.001), while resting heart rate remained unchanged.
Conclusions. In conclusion, both TRX suspension and plyometric training have been revealed to be effective in enhancing biomotor abilities and vital capacity in volleyball players, making them viable options for improving performance, without affecting resting heart rate.
Building an Index System for Evaluating the Motor Health of Preschool-aged Children from the Perspective of Disciplinary Intersections: A Delphi Study
Authors: Du Dongxu , Choosakul Chairat
Published: January 2025

Background. Sports health and the future of preschool children are urgent problems. However, a comprehensive and scientific evaluation index system (EIS) for assessing their sports health is lacking.
Objectives. The study aimed to elaborate an EIS for preschool children’s motor health based on interdisciplinary subjects to solve the growth dilemma faced by children during their development.
Materials and methods. Sixteen interdisciplinary experts who have been engaged in sports and health education for more than 15 years participated in a Delphi study. They used a 5-point Likert scale twice to assess the importance of preset indicators and provided feedback to modify and allocate items to the EIS.
Results. After two rounds of expert consultation, a consensus was reached on the EIS, which included 6 primary and 26 secondary indicators. The coefficients for experts’ familiarity (As), judgment (Ai), and authority (Aa) were all >0.7. The coefficients for opinion coordination (ω) were >0.7. The arithmetic mean (Mean) of the recognition and operability scores was ≧4, and the coefficients of variation (CV) were all <0.25. The harmonization coefficient (ω) for the primary indicators was 0.803, and the harmonization coefficient (ω) for the secondary indicators was 0.758 (all > 0.75).
Conclusions. Accurate, reliable and scientific data were collected to develop an EIS in order to address the challenges of assessing children’s motor health. The findings can serve as a reference for future instruction on preschoolers’ motor health.
Determining the Efficacy of Providing Ice Compression for Fitness Enhancement After Speed Endurance Exercise on Reducing Heart Rate, IL-6, and Fatigue Index in Football Athletes
Authors: Fajar Muhammad Kharis , Hariyanto Agus , Wahjuni Endang Sri , Kartiko Dwi Cahyo , Siantoro Gigih , Phanpheng Yanyong , Kusuma I Dewa Made Aryananda Wijaya , Pramono Bayu Agung , Rusdiawan Afif , Pranoto Adi
Published: January 2025

Objectives. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Ice Compression For Fitness (ICEFIT) on reducing heart rate, Interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels, and fatigue index in soccer athletes after performing speed endurance training.
Materials and methods. A total of 34 male students from the Football Coaching Department at the State University of Surabaya (Indonesia), aged 18-20 years, with a normal BMI, at least 10 years of football training experience, and no injuries in the past 6 months, were selected as research subjects and were given ICEFIT treatment for 4 weeks. Data collection was conducted by measuring heart rate, IL-6 levels, and fatigue index at both the pre- and post-intervention stages. Data analysis techniques included using the parametric paired sample t-test and independent sample t-test, with a significance level of 5 %.
Results. The results showed that ICEFIT significantly reduced heart rate, IL-6 levels, and fatigue index in soccer athletes after speed endurance training (p ≤ 0.05). Furthermore, marked reductions in heart rate, IL-6 levels and fatigue index were observed between the groups (p ≤ 0.05).
Conclusions. These findings demonstrate that ICEFIT is effective in reducing heart rate, IL-6 levels, and fatigue index in soccer athletes after speed endurance training.
The Effect of Endurance Training on Blood Lactate Concentration and Anaerobic Threshold in Bangladeshi Female Handball Athletes
Authors: Shanta Sharmin Akter , Ajita
Published: January 2025

Background. Endurance training has an essential role in improving the aerobic capacity and postponing the onset of exhaustion that can be beneficial to enhancing the performance. Handball involves both aerobic and anaerobic energy systems in the human body. Therefore, it becomes crucial to comprehend how training influences physiological variables such as anaerobic threshold and blood lactate concentration.
Objectives. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of an endurance training program on anaerobic threshold and blood lactate concentration in Bangladeshi female handball players.
Materials and methods. A total of sixty-four female athletes were selected using a purposive random sampling technique. The participants were randomly divided into two groups: 32 in the experimental group and 32 in the control group. A blood lactate analyzer, pulse oximeter, and treadmill test according to the Bruce protocol were used to assess blood lactate concentration, anaerobic threshold, resting heart rate, and maximum heart rate.
Results. The study observed a significant improvement in the experimental group, including a reduction in resting blood lactate concentration from 1.72 ± 0.15 mmol/L to 1.42 ± 0.12 mmol/L at the post-training phase. Additionally, there was an increase in onset of blood lactate accumulation from 4.51 ± 0.26 mmol/L to 4.73 ± 0.15 mmol/L, and an increase in speed at lactate threshold from 7.0 ± 0.0 km/h to 7.49 ± 0.19 km/h. It was also noted a considerable enhancement in the control group for variables such as resting heart rate, maximum heart rate, resting blood lactate concentration, and peak lactate concentration due to regular handball participation. Cohen’s d was calculated to determine the effect size of endurance training. An independent t-test also revealed substantial differences between the experimental and control groups (p < 0.05).
Conclusions. The findings of this study indicate a significant effect of endurance training on the anaerobic threshold and blood lactate concentration in Bangladeshi female handball players.
Developing a Variation Index for Understanding Step Characteristics in the Long Jump Approach Run
Authors: Phukon Ankur Jyoti , Dhar Krishnendu
Published: January 2025

Objectives.  The prime objective of the study was to develop a new variation index that can be used to identify the mechanical variations in the step pattern of the approach run.

Materials and methods. Twelve national-level long jumpers (age 19 ± 0.32 years) were analyzed in this study.  Five high-speed action cameras with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels at 120 frames per second were used. The data obtained were digitized with Quintic Motion Analysis software (v.33). In order to construct a Variation Index, the method of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used. Additionally, a Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was applied to construct latent variable for the PLS-SEM.

Results. The results of the study revealed that step variation was started at the last 5th step of the approach run. Moreover, mechanical variation was observed among the last three steps of the approach run. These findings suggest that mechanical preparation for the final take-off in the long jump might start during the middle phase of the approach run.

Conclusions. The Variation Index introduced in this study offers a detailed understanding of an individual’s approach run technique. Coaches and athletes can use this information to implement precise training strategies for optimizing the preparation for the final take-off during the approach run.
The Effect of a 12-Week Plyometric and Tabata Training Program with Three Weekly Sessions on Cardiovascular Efficiency in Elite Soccer Players
Authors: Narayanan Nidhin Muthrathiparambil , Sundar Kayambu , Salvi Nirmal Michael , Yashpal  , Karmakar Debajit , Saha Sohom , Orhan Bekir Erhan , Boby Farjana Akter , Astuti Yuni
Published: January 2025

Objectives. This study aimed to examine the effects of a 12-week plyometric training program and a Tabata regimen on cardiovascular efficiency in elite soccer players.
Materials and methods. Sixty male inter-university players, aged 20.79 ± 1.75 years, were randomly assigned to the Plyometric Training Group (PTG, n = 20), Tabata Training Group (TTG, n = 20), or Control Group (CG, n = 20). Cardiovascular metrics, including vital capacity, resting heart rate, mean arterial blood pressure, breath-holding time, and respiratory rate, were assessed before and after the program. Both PTG and TTG completed three 90-minute sessions on a weekly basis.
Results. The results revealed that both the PTG and TTG showed significant improvements in cardiovascular efficiency. Vital capacity increased by 30.83% (d = 1.24, p < 0.001) in PTG and by 34.61% (d = 1.52, p < 0.001) in TTG. Resting heart rate decreased by 12.36% (d = 1.74, p < 0.001) in PTG and by 15.18% (d = 1.82, p < 0.001) in TTG. Breath-holding time increased by 29.86% (d = 2.12, p < 0.001) in PTG and by 34.42% (d = 2.35, p < 0.001) in TTG. Respiratory rate decreased by 28.07% (d = 1.04, p < 0.001) in PTG and by 28.33% (d = 1.10, p < 0.001) in TTG. These findings highlight the substantial positive impact of both training methods on cardiovascular efficiency in elite soccer players.
Conclusions. In conclusion, the implementation of a plyometric and Tabata training program has been found to produce significant improvements in cardiovascular efficiency in elite soccer players, making them valuable preseason conditioning strategies to enhance endurance, performance, and overall athletic abilities.
Воздействия практики социально-­психологического сопровождения на устойчивость замещающих семей
Authors: Попова Антонина , Шкурова Наталья
Published: January 2025

В статье представлен опыт проведения оценочного исследования воздействия практики сопровождения по технологии ведения случая на устойчивость замещающих семей. Авторы описали дизайн оценки, а также используемые методы и их место в иерархии методов научного знания. В основе представленной методологии лежат следующие принципы: опора на научные знания, исследования, профессиональную экспертизу и вовлечение благополучателей, включая детей. Для оценки воздействия авторы использовали последовательный смешанный исследовательский дизайн (метод опроса, экспертные оценки на основе поведенческих маркеров, анализ случаев, интервью в форме сторителлинга с последующей верификацией результатов у информантов). Данный дизайн опирается на принцип триангуляции данных: сбор данных у разных групп стейкхолдеров; использование нескольких методов и подходов к измерению социальных результатов; привлечение к оценке внутренних и внешних специалистов. Более подробно описано использование метода интервью в форме сторителлинга. Его особенностью в данном случае является включение в число информантов приемных детей, которые являются частью семейной системы и конечными благополучателями практики. Такой подход позволяет развивать практику вовлечения детей в принятие важных для них решений. Анализ полученных при помощи интервью данных показал, что практика сопровождения замещающих семей положительно влияет на следующие компоненты устойчивости семьи: лучшее понимание родителями особенностей приемного ребенка, эмоциональная стабильность родителей, самостоятельность семьи в решении возникающих проблем, адаптация замещающей семьи к обществу. Этим результатам, согласно высказываниям информантов, способствует построение доверительных отношений с благотворительным фондом «Волонтеры в помощь детям-­сиротам», безусловное принятие и поддержка семей со стороны фонда, а также высокий профессионализм его сотрудников. Полученные количественные данные, подкрепленные данными интервью, свидетельствуют о том, что практика сопровождения замещающих семей способствует сохранению их устойчивости и снижает риски возврата приемного ребенка в учреждение.
Социальная политика Армении в условиях нестабильности
Authors: Антонян Мира , Бородкина Ольга , Карапетян Татевик
Published: January 2025

В последние десятилетия Армения столкнулась с серьезными вызовами, связанными с перемещением населения, ограниченностью государственных ресурсов и растущей зависимостью от международной помощи. Авторы обращают внимание на неэффективность социальной защиты и механизмов поддержки населения и необходимость использования стратегических подходов к управлению социальными рисками. В статье рассматриваются ключевые проблемы системы социальной защиты Армении: реактивный характер, отсутствие проактивных мер и недостаточную интеграцию профессиональной социальной работы. Авторы обращают внимание на существующую разрыв между стратегическими целями, заявленными в политических документах, и реальными механизмами, используемыми в практике. Отсутствие чётких протоколов и готовности к чрезвычайным ситуациям создает дополнительные сложности в условиях гуманитарных кризисов, а применение традиционных механизмов распределения ресурсов лишь частично отвечает потребностям перемещенных лиц и малообеспеченных слоев населения. Обсуждается проблема фрагментарности проводимой политики, когда макроэкономические и социальные меры не согласуются между собой. Это приводит к тому, что экономический рост не всегда трансформируется в сокращение бедности и улучшение условий жизни наиболее уязвимых групп. Авторы подчеркивают важность разработки новых подходов, направленных на расширение прав и возможностей граждан, и внедрения программ, которые стимулируют активизацию малообеспеченных слоев населения, включая привязку социальных пособий к занятости. Работа предлагает ряд рекомендаций по улучшению социальной политики, основанных на необходимости более тесной координации между различными секторами, усилении роли социальной работы и разработке стратегий, направленных на предотвращение рисков и адаптацию системы к меняющимся условиям. Статья вносит вклад в дискуссию о социальном обеспечении в условиях нестабильности.
Формирование социальной идентичности у молодых людей с инвалидностью в контексте различных уровней среды
Authors: Григорьева Ирина , Новожилова Ольга
Published: January 2025

В обзоре обсуждаются особенности формирования социальной идентичности молодых людей с инвалидностью во взаимодействии с различными уровнями среды. Для людей с инвалидностью процесс формирования идентичностей осложняется не только внутренними барьерами, обусловленными неуверенностью и гиперопекой, но и внешними, связанными с социальными стереотипами и недостаточной доступностью физической среды. Общество часто создает дополнительные препятствия для их интеграции, что затрудняет нормализацию их социальной роли. В то же время многие молодые люди с инвалидностью не воспринимают себя через призму ограниченных возможностей и стремятся к обычной жизни. Однако ситуация в обществе не обеспечивает полноценное включение таких людей в социум и оказывает негативное влияние на формирование их социальной идентичности, что, в свою очередь, тормозит процессы социально-­психологической адаптации и усугубляет проблемы взаимодействия с окружающими. Исследования, рассматривающие инвалидность как результат социального исключения, подчеркивают важность анализа социальной среды как ключевого фактора формирования идентичности. Статья построена на изучении литературы и аналитике, посвященной взаимодействиям молодых людей с инвалидностью с различными уровнями среды, включая физическую, образовательную и трудовую. Авторы приходят к выводу, что характер взаимодействий со средой может привести либо к формированию иждивенческих установок и усилению изоляции, либо к развитию позитивной идентичности, позволяющей молодым людям с инвалидностью успешно интегрироваться в общество, получить образование, занятость и обрести статус самостоятельного гражданина. Формирование такой позитивной идентичности требует значительных усилий не только от молодых людей, но и от среды, которая должна стать более инклюзивной.
Человеческий потенциал: человек для экономики или экономика для человека?
Authors: Тихонова Наталья
Published: January 2025

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Assay Protocol (384-well plates) v1
Authors: White Alexandria
Published: January 2025

This protocol details about the assay protocol of 384-well plates.
Assay Protocol (96-well plates) v1
Authors: White Alexandria
Published: January 2025

This protocol details about the assay protocol of 96-well plates.
SP3 protocol optimised for foodcrust protein extraction from archaeological cooking vessels v1
Authors: L Harvey Virginia , Hendy Jessica
Published: January 2025

A SP3-based protocol developed for the extraction of proteins from charred organic residues (foodcrust) found on cooking vessels. This protocol is to prepare samples for MALDI-ToF MS and LC-MS/MS analysis. We recommend starting with a batch size of 2-10 samples, and including flanking negative controls (blanks) to test for any downstream contamination.
Immunocytochemistry of acute brain slices used in ex vivo voltammetry recordings v1
Authors: Zhang Yan-Feng , J Cragg Stephanie
Published: January 2025

The steps detailed in this protocol are to label choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) or tyrosine hydroxylase (TH), which are known markers for cholinergic interneurons (Chl) and dopaminergic neurons and striatal axons (DA), respectively. We use an immunofluorescent approach in 300-µm thick slices of mouse brain tissue after performing ex vivo voltammetry recordings.
Challenges of Older Adults in India: A Qualitative Study of Institutional Care, Preferences and Government Initiatives
Authors: Annapuranam K
Published: January 2025

This qualitative study examines the challenges of older adults in India, with a special focus on their preference for institutional care over familial support. As demographic shifts occur, understanding the reasons for the choice of care is crucial. In-depth interviews conducted with fifteen older adults, mostly retired government officials, reveal that many opted for institutional care as a result of negligence, disregard, and abuse by family members. When it comes to the choice of institutional care, other factors such as safety, tranquillity, and proper care are strongly influenced. On the other hand, cultural factors, including changing family dynamics and societal attitudes towards ageing, further complicate the caregiving landscape. Therefore, the study emphasizes the urgent need for legislative measures to address the growing dependency ratio of older adults and ensure that they remain healthy and productive. Moreover, the study acknowledges its shortcomings, such as a narrow focus on economically self-sufficient older adults and the exclusion of family perspectives, which might have offered a more comprehensive understanding of care choices. Overall, this study underscores the importance of creating supportive environments for older adults that assist them and promote their well-being in light of changing social norms and expectations.
The Graying of Central America: A Brief Examination of Institutional Rhetoric, Policy, and Practice
Authors: Gutiérrez-Murillo Roberth Steven , Leandro Gustavo Cezar Wagner , Codoy Eliana Mourges , Grossi Patricia Krieger
Published: January 2025

The population of Central America is aging at an accelerated pace, yet the response of governments has been inconsistent and, at times, misguided. To gain a deeper understanding of this issue, we propose a socio-historical overview on the public institutionalization of aging and old age. We employed the principles of Critical Gerontology, with a specific focus on specialized legislation for older adults, to clarify the extent of legal safeguards recognized in each national regulatory framework. The most significant achievement has been the formation of national councils, which are responsible for overseeing and implementing national aging plans, as well as ensuring compliance with the guarantees enshrined in current legislation. While all States have incorporated an institutional standard on aging, the trajectory of their development has been quite divergent, resulting in a series of bureaucratic challenges. In examining the achievements and ongoing challenges, we identify the key rhetorical, policy, and practice elements that typify the public approach, thereby elucidating the characteristics that frame the institutional response among these countries.
Leave No One Behind? Analysing Sport Inclusion Policy‐Implementation for Persons With Disabilities in Ghana
Authors: Charway Derrick , Asare Francis , Grønkjær Allan Bennich
Published: January 2025

Sport inclusion policies for persons with disabilities are prevalent in many countries; however, actual support in local communities is lacking or inadequately addressed. In this article, we analyse the implementation of sport inclusion policies and the extent to which they exclude or include disabled sport associations in Ghana’s District Sports Units. Using document analysis, focus group discussions, and semi‐structured interviews, we collected data from representatives of state and non‐state organisations, drawing theoretical insights from ableism and policy networks to analyse the implementation of sport inclusion policies. The findings reveal that despite inclusion provisions at the local level, the policy implementation process presents challenges for District Sports Units. These challenges include the lack of funding, conflicts among network actors, deliberate disregard, membership gaps, and the absence of an integrated programme for disabled sport associations. These findings further inform our understanding of collaborative alliances, local autonomy, and the implication of ableism for policy networks.
CUT-OFF PARAMETRES FOR RESERVES CALCULATION OF CONSTRUCTION STONE DEPOSITS WITHIN THE DISTRIBUTION OF GLACIAL SEDIMENTS
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, LUKOMSKYI Vladyslav , KURYLO Mariia ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: January 2025

The study objects are crystalline rocks deposits, which are developed for the production of construction and crushed stone, and are localized within the distribution of glacial and fluvioglacial deposits. Traditionally, the cut-off parameters for such deposits mainly take into account the requirements for the quality of the main mineral, the mining depth and the overburden thickness. The study systematizes the cut-off parameters for reserves calculating for deposits of construction and crushed stone. The cases of assessment of the main mineral, co-occurring and by-product minerals have been determined. Traditionally, the cut-off parameters for such deposits mainly take into account the requirements for the quality of the main mineral, mining depth and the overburden thickness. It was defined that the following parameters are used for the reserves calculation for most objects: 1) stratigraphic definitions of the mineral – mineral – Lower Proterozoic unaltered granites and weathered granites of the Uman complex or other crystalline rocks; 2) mineral quality parameters, where the main physical and mechanical properties determine the suitability of raw materials for the production of crush stone and for the production of rubble stone; 3) the maximum thickness of overburden is from 1 to 28.5 m; 4) defining security cells, explosive zones, etc.; 5) the maximum mining depth and horizon of reserve calculation. The maximum total specific activity of natural radionuclides in mineral samples should not exceed the value of 370 Bq/kg. The products of crushing granite into fractional crushed stone, which are represented by screening, are also evaluated and must meet the requirements of the standard "Sand from screenings of crushing igneous rocks for construction works. Specifications". This study examines the effectiveness of comprehensive development of construction and crushed stone deposits. In particular, it is proposed to consider overburden rocks, which are represented by deposits of glacial origin, as accompanying minerals, which have the directions of using raw materials in the construction industry and landscape design. The limit coefficient of overburden for the studied deposits is calculated. The dependence of the limit coefficient of overburden on the change in the cost of mineral extraction and overburden work is determined.