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Painters in Byzantium and beyond - their social status and reputation
Authors: Markovic Miodrag
Published: March 2024

The paper examines the social position and reputation of artists, primarily
painters, in Byzantium and the countries under its cultural influence, in
the area of the socalled Byzantine Commonwealth. It concludes that painters
were treated like all other craftsmen in many aspects of social life from
the time of the Book of Eparch (from the tenth century). Nevertheless, some
artists were highly respected, and this prestige manifested itself in
different ways: prominent painters were praised for their artistic skill or
their wisdom and education, some were engaged as witnesses or guarantors in
court cases due to their civic and personal credibility, some enjoyed a
reputation that stemmed from their other profession - many of them were
members of the clergy (priests, hieromonks, monks, hegoumenoi,
chartophylaxes, metropolitans), some were elected state, city or military
officials, and judges, and some were sent on diplomatic missions.
Accordingly, many painters were addressed by the title kyr (Sir), which also
testifies to their reputation and social status. Others, however, were
forced to earn a living by trading, sometimes even by farming or herding. On
the other hand, sources testify that occasionally figures of the highest
social ranks (emperors, archbishops, metropolitans, nobles) also dabbled in
painting, but they usually did so for fun, and are thus rightly seen in
scholarship as amateur painters and cannot be used to illuminate the social
status of painters. It seems, however, that the artist?s reputation, about
which this paper provides original testimonies and a range of other
indicators, generally did not bring a better or higher social status to the
painters themselves, so until the end of the Middle Ages, much as in the
tenth century, as evidenced by the Book of Eparch, they retained the status
of artisans. To corroborate that claim, the paper brings original data on
the social strata from which apprentices in painting workshops were
recruited and the social circles from which came the spouses of painters or
their family members.
Tana between east and west in the 14th and 15th centuries
Authors: Karpov Sergey
Published: March 2024

The paper examines the complex, multifaceted role that the settlement of Tana
played for the Venetian and Genoese Republics, Byzantium, the Golden Horde,
the Russian principalities, the Mendicant Orders, and long-distance trade in
the Late Middle Ages. The author discusses some of the essential problems in
the history of Tana, such as the relations between Venetian and Genoese
settlers, between Venetian Tana and Genoese Caffa, and between the Western
inhabitants of Tana and various groups of local population (Muslims, Greeks,
Jews, Zich, and Circassians). It concludes that while the Venetians and the
Genoese in Tana treated each other with a combination of rivalry and
mistrust, they cooperated in trade to their mutual benefit and were usually
able to form a united front in response to an external threat. In general,
there was an intense confrontation between Venetian Tana and Genoese Caffa,
but this does not seem to be the case between the Venetians and the Genoese
within Tana. Other controversial issues raised in the paper include the
so-called double suzerainty of the Italian settlements in Tana, the
discrepancy between their economic and strategic significance and the size
of the site, and the dating of the capture of Tana by the Ottomans.
The Byzantine diocese Tourkia reconsidered
Authors: Stojkovski Boris
Published: March 2024

From the period of the arrival of Hungarians to the Pannonian plain,
Byzantine church influence was present. One of the most obvious traces of
such influence was the diocese of Tourkia. From the second half of the 10th
century onwards this diocese was first the bishopric, and later it was
elevated to the status of metropolitanate. The paper attempts to provide
some possible new answers on the development of this church province with
particular stress on the time when the bishopric was given a rank of
metropolitanate. In addition to this, some other assumptions will be
provided on the Byzantine church organization in Hungary and the changes in
the diocese of Tourkia through the centuries.
Basil from Ohrid and his circle
Authors: Sijakovic Jovana
Published: March 2024

The paper explores biographical assumptions about Basil from Ohrid, who
became the metropolitan of Thessalonike by October 1154 and met his end
after 1160. He had a friendly relationship with John Tzetzes and Leo
Charsianites, metropolitan of Dristra. It is possible that Leo and Basil
served together as deacons in the patriarchal chancellery sometime between
1140 and 1146. Many issues remain unclear, including the question whether
Michael, the Master of the Rhetors, was indeed Basil?s nephew. Michael and a
circle of like-minded church dignitaries came under scrutiny in the Synods
of 1156 and 1157 regarding their understanding of Christ?s sacrifice.
Basil?s personal ties with this group might account for his initially
reticent stance in this matter. It seems unlikely that he subscribed to
their views. The tenor in his description of the Paschal Service in a later
speech before the emperor appears motivated to demonstrate this.
Did Diokletia Hvostanska exist? A contribution to the chronology of the life and cult of St. Peter of Koriska
Authors: Bubalo Djordje
Published: March 2024

As a starting point, the paper asserts that there was no geographic region
called Diokletia Hvostanska (Diokletia of Hvosno), which is mentioned in
just two sources ? one from the 15th and another from the 18th century. The
root of this misconception is an erroneous reading of a section in
Teodosije?s Vita of St. Peter of Korisa, which recounts that the saint was
born in the area of Hvosno in Diokletia. Starting from the fact that Hvosno
was in Diokletia, i.e., Duklja or Diokleia, only when this historical region
was ruled by King Vukan, son of the Serbian grand zupan Stefan Nemanja ? in
the last decade of the 12th and the very beginning of the 13th century ? the
birth of Peter of Korisa is dated to this period. Accordingly, his life and
miracles would belong to the 13th century. Based on an in-depth analysis of
the most important details about the death of St. Peter of Korisa and the
beginnings of his cult ? the chronological distance of Teodosije?s Vita of
St. Peter of Korisa from the saint?s death, the transfer of some of his
relics to Constantinople, the time of writing of the earliest service
dedicated to him, and the earliest layer of frescoes at the hermitage of St.
Peter of Korisa ? I propose that the saint died no later than c. 1270 and
that Teodosije composed his service and vita in the last decade of the 13th
century. In the time separating these two events, the saint?s relics were
revealed as incorruptible, and he began to be venerated.
Hum between the Nemanjic and Subic families at the beginning of the 14th century
Authors: Isailovic Neven
Published: March 2024

Building on the recent results of Serbian and Croatian historiography and the
reinterpretation of some data from primary historical sources, the paper
examines the issue of the conflict between the Serbian ruling house, the
Nemanjic dynasty, and the Croatian magnate family of Subic Bribirski in the
region of Hum (Zachlumia, Humska zemlja) in the first twenty years of the
14th century. The paper reviews the conclusions of historians who dealt with
this issue in more detail, highlighting the fact that, due to the scarcity
and typology of the sources, only two reliable conclusions can be drawn: 1)
from the beginning of the conflict until the collapse of the regional domain
of Mladen II Subic in 1322, neither side completely withdrew from Hum, and
2) knez Konstantin (comes Constantinus), who governed Hum on behalf of the
Subic family (ca. 1304-1307), was not the son of knez Izan Nelipcic, as some
historians believed, but a member of the older generation of the Nelipcic
family who bore the same name.
Haptoglobin phenotype and intensive glycemic control for coronary artery disease risk reduction in people with type 2 diabetes: the ADVANCE study
Authors: E Cahill Leah , A Warren Rachel , S Carew Allie , P Levy Andrew , Sapp John , Samuel Michelle , Selvin Elizabeth , K Lavallée Samantha , Poulter Neil , Marre Michel , Harrap Stephen , Mancia Giuseppe , Harris Katie , Chalmers John , Woodward Mark , B Rimm Eric
Published: March 2024

Objective: Intensive glycemic control reduced coronary artery disease (CAD) events among the Action to Control Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) study participants with the haptoglobin (Hp)2-2 phenotype, but not in participants without the Hp2-2 phenotype. It is unknown if and how these results translate across different demographic/clinical characteristics and treatment strategies.

Research Design and Methods: Haptoglobin phenotype was measured in available samples from the Action in Diabetes and Vascular Disease: Preterax and Diamicron Modified Release Controlled Evaluation (ADVANCE) biomarker case-cohort study. Weighted multivariable-adjusted Cox regression models evaluated the association between intensive glycemic control (HbA1c target of ≤6.5%) versus standard therapy (based on local guidelines) and major CAD events among participants with (n=1,327) and without (n=2,077) the Hp2-2 phenotype separately and within prespecified stratifications by sex, race, previous cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes duration, and HDL-cholesterol.

Results: While the hazard ratios (HR, 95% CI) were in the hypothesized differing directions, compared to standard therapy, intensive glycemic control was not significantly associated with risk of CAD events among participants without (1.04, 0.82-1.32) or with the Hp2-2 phenotype (0.84, 0.63-1.14, p-interaction=0.27) overall. Intensive therapy was associated with lower CAD risk among participants with the Hp2-2 phenotype who had no previous CVD (0.47, 0.29-0.76, p-interaction=0.01).

Conclusions: Our findings suggest that intensive glycemic control contributes to the prevention of major CAD among ADVANCE participants with the Hp2-2 phenotype and no previous CVD and are in alignment with our hypothesis that intensive glycemic control may be beneficial in a subset of people with the Hp2-2 phenotype.
Effect of a Dietary Intervention on Insulin Requirements and Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes: A 12-Week Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Kahleova Hana , Znayenko-Miller Tatiana , Smith Karen , Khambatta Cyrus , Barbaro Robby , Sutton Macy , N. Holtz Danielle , Sklar Mark , Pineda Desiree , Holubkov Richard , D. Barnard Neal
Published: March 2024

This study compared the effects of a low-fat vegan diet to those of a portion-controlled diet in people with type 1 diabetes. Over 12 weeks, the average total daily dose of insulin decreased significantly and insulin sensitivity increased significantly in the vegan group, while no significant changes were observed in the group receiving the portion-controlled diet. Total and LDL cholesterol decreased in the vegan group, as did the ratio of blood urea nitrogen to creatinine. A1C decreased in both groups. These findings suggest that a low-fat vegan diet may yield improvements in insulin sensitivity, insulin requirements, glycemic control, and markers of cardiovascular and renal health compared to a portion-controlled diet in people with type 1 diabetes.
Health-related quality of life, needs, and concerns among cancer survivors referred to rehabilitation in primary healthcare setting
Authors: Sandager Mette T. , Rossen Sine , Hofland Dorte T. , Nielsen Claus V. , Maribo Thomas
Published: March 2024

Background and purpose: There is a growing need for rehabilitation services beyond hospitals. This study aims to describe challenges faced by cancer survivors (CSs) referred for rehabilitation in primary healthcare, employing standardized scales measuring health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and open-ended questions. Furthermore, the study explores the applicability of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in comprehensively understanding challenges encountered by CSs.
Material and methods: This cross-sectional study involves CSs referred for cancer rehabilitation in a primary healthcare setting, including those participating in PROs as a part of routine practice. HRQOL was assessed using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G). The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framed the analysis of responses to open-ended questions ‘what concerns you the most?’ and ‘what matters to you?’ 
Results: FACT-G showed the lowest scores for functional well-being (14.4) and emotional well-being (16.6), with higher scores for physical well-being (18.9) and social/family well-being (21.1). Responses to open-ended questions unveiled worries about everyday life and how cancer will impact family well-being presently and in the future. Furthermore, CSs reported a need to maintain normality and proactively address the challenges posed by the disease.
Interpretation: CSs referred for rehabilitation in primary healthcare experience comprehensive challenges necessitating a holistic rehabilitation approach. This includes interventions supporting CSs in dealing with uncertainty, regaining a sense of control, and addressing family well-being concerns. When using PROs for need assessment, the combination of validated HRQOL scales and open-ended questions is crucial for an in-depth understanding of CSs’ challenges.
Triggers for transition from active surveillance to radical treatment of prostate cancer 2008–2020 – a case-control study
Authors: Ahlberg Mats , Garmo Hans , Stattin Pär , Gedeborg Rolf , Edlund Christer , Holmberg Lars , Bill-Axelson Anna
Published: March 2024

Objective: To examine associations between objective signs of progression (triggers) and transition from active surveillance (AS) to radical treatment for prostate cancer (PC).
Patients and methods: This case-control study included men with low- or favourable intermediate-risk PC in the region of Halland, with data from The National Prostate Cancer Register (NPCR), Sweden, starting AS between 2008 and 2020. Cases were men who transitioned to radical treatment. For each case, 10 controls who remained in AS were selected without further matching. Triggers for transition to treatment were histopathological progression, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) progression and increases in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. We compared the probabilities for triggers between cases and controls, in 2008–2014 and 2015–2020, using logistic regression.
Results: Amongst 846 men, we identified 98 cases in 2008–2014 and 172 cases in 2015–2020. Histopathological progression was associated with transition, most strongly in the later period (2008–2014: odds ratios [OR] 6.88, 95% confidence interval [CI] 3.69–12.80; and 2015–2020: OR 75.29, 95% CI 39.60–143.17). MRI progression was associated with transition in 2015–2020 (OR 6.38, 95% CI 2.70–15.06), whereas an increase in PSA was weakly associated with transition in the early period. The absence of triggers was associated with no transition (2008–2014: OR 0.24, 95% CI 0.15–0.40, and 2015–2020: OR 0.09, 95% CI 0.06–0.14). The probability of no trigger was 27% in cases 2015–2020.
Conclusion: The increase in association between histopathological trigger and transition to treatment indicates increased quality of AS. Still, amongst men treated from 2015 to 2020, 27% transitioned without any trigger.
The Performance of a Solar Panel with Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) System
Authors: Haque Mohammad Asadul , Rashid Mamun Ur
Published: March 2024

Due to the rotation of the earth and its spherical shape the availability of sunlight at a certain place is not same. At normal sky condition at a place sunlight is minimum at morning that gradually increase upto 2-3 pm then again tends to minimum. Usually, solar panels are fixed type and can’t absorb the sunlight whole day properly.  In that sense, to increase the efficiency of a solar panel with its necessary accessories has been developed where maximum power point tracking (MPPT) system adopted. In this system the panel can easily move to get the maximum sunlight. The electric charges are then store in a battery that are being supplied to the electric appliances. The experimental work has been done at the roof-top of science faculty building of Chittagong University. This experimental study shows that the efficiency of the solar panel starts increasing from morning 9 am with efficiency of 16.64% and found maximum  with efficiencies at 12 noon (24.92%); 1 pm (25.94%); and at 2 pm (24.68%) then again starts decreasing with the values of (22.3%) & (18.7%)  at 3 and 4 pm respectively. Another, It has also been found that the peak value of average efficiency on July is (24.44%). The achieved efficiencies are more than the efficiency of (15.7%) studied on May-2017 with a fixed-type solar panel at the same place [M. A. Haque et al. 2018].
Impact of Cardiorenal Anaemia Syndrome on Clinical Features in Elderly Outpatients with Chronic Heart Failure: A Japanese Community Hospital Experience
Authors: Ito Shigenori , Kato Shinji
Published: March 2024

Background: Cardiorenal anaemia syndrome (CRAS) has been reported to be associated with all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events in outpatients with heart failure (HF).
Objective: To evaluate the clinical situation of CRAS including NYHA class and care status in elderly outpatients with HF.
Methods: A total of 41 elderly (>65 years) outpatients with HF attending our hospital were analysed retrospectively and cross-sectionally. Clinical variables included lifestyle diseases, atrial fibrillation, valvular heart disease, HFpEF, chronic kidney disease (CKD), cardiac function (LVEF, E/e’, LADI, BNP), anaemia (Hb, Fe/TIBC (%), ferritin), medications (diuretics, MRA, ACEI/ARB, β-blockers, SGLT2i, ARNI, tolvaptan), NYHA class (I/II/III/IV). The nursing variables analysed were Japanese nursing certification class, which assesses active daily living (ADL), instrumental ADL, cognitive function, mental function, physical function, communication, and need for support/care (from least to most intensive, independence 0/support(S)1/S2/care(C)1/C2/C3/C4/C5) and frailty. Subjects were divided into two groups (CRAS+group and CRAS−group) according to the presence of CRAS, defined as HF associated with CKD (eGFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2) and anaemia (Hb < 13 g/dL, men and Hb < 12 g/dL, women). All variables were compared between the two groups.
Results: Mean age was 83.7 ± 7.1 years (67∼100). Female gender was 63.4% (26/41). The incidence of HFpEF was 33/41 (80.5%). The incidence of CRAS was 53.7% (22/41). The incidence of lifestyle diseases was not different between the two groups. Cardiac function was not significantly different between the two groups (CRAS+ vs. CRAS−): LVEF (59.1 ± 8.3 vs. 61.3 ± 7.2); E/e (15.1 ± 5.8 vs. 15.0 ± 7.0); LAVI (50.6 ± 16.6 vs. 54.3 ± 30.9); BNP (347.0 ± 234.4 vs. 291.3 ± 197.0). Hb was significantly lower in the CRAS+ group than in the CRAS group (10.4 ± 1.4 vs. 13.4 ± 1.7, P < 0.0001). Fe/TIBC and ferritin were not significantly different between the two groups. Regarding medications, tolvaptan tended to be used more frequently in the CRAS+ group than in the CRSA− group (4/22 vs. 0/18, P = 0.111). The other drugs were used with similar frequency. Meanwhile, the NYHA class tended to be higher in the CRAS+ group than in the CRAS− group: NYHA (8/9/5/0 vs. 8/11/0/0, P = 0.082). Nursing class showed more intensive care in the CRAS+ group than in the CRAS−group (4/3/3/2/4/1/3/2 vs. 11/0/6/1/0/1/0/0, P = 0.021).
Conclusions: The association of CRAS with HF was associated with more intensive support/care status but not with cardiac function/BNP and other factors. Prevention and active treatment of CRAS may improve the independence of elderly outpatients with HF.
ASSESSMENT OF THE DIFFERENTIATED TREATMENT OF PRIMARY PLACENTAR DYSFUNCTION IN WOMEN AGAINST THE BACKGROUND OF INFLAMMATORY DISEASES OF THE FEMALE GENITAL ORGANS
Authors: Goshovska Alisa
Published: March 2024

The article presents the results of the eﬀ ectiveness of treatment of primary placental dysfunction in women against the background of inﬂ ammatory diseases of the female genital organs. It has been established that pregnant women with inﬂ ammatory diseases of the female genital organs are at high risk for perinatal and postpartum complications. In pregnant women who began to receive treatment in the II trimester of pregnancy, diagnostic markers of feto-placental complex function disorders were observed much more often compared to women who received treatment for inﬂ ammatory diseases of the female genital organs and prevention of primary placental dysfunction in the I trimester of pregnancy.Choosing the right antibacterial drug that does not have a teratogenic eﬀ ect on the fetus and using it in the ﬁ rst trimester of pregnancy will signiﬁ cantly reduce the signs of pregnancy termination and signs of intrauterine infection, disorders of the intrauterine state of the fetus, premature birth and postpartum complications.
MORPHOLOGICAL FEATURES OF THE REPARATIVE PROCESS IN THE PLASTIC SECTION OF THE MUSCLE-APONEUROTIC DEFECT IN THE EXPERIMENT USING STEM CELLS
Authors: Varvaruk Maryana-Ivanna , Golovata Tetyana , Dovhalyuk Alina
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Anterior abdominal wall hernia repair is one of the most common procedures in general surgery. Very often, the parameters of the quality of life of operated patients with ventral hernias of the anterior abdominal wall during the ﬁ rst year after the operation, according to a number of criteria, are signiﬁ cantly better with alloplastic with polypropylene mesh, in contrast to the use of hernioplasty with the use of inert suture material. Hernias of the anterior abdominal wall (ventral hernias) most often occur after surgical intervention on the organs of the abdominal cavity and are considered postoperative complications arising in anatomically weak areas and under the inﬂ uence of mechanical factors. The goal of the work. To experimentally investigate the eﬀ ect of mesenchymal stem cells on the regeneration of muscle ﬁ bers and their reparative properties in the area of postoperative wounds. When modeling a muscle- aponeurotic defect of the anterior abdominal wall with plasticity with own tissues and plasticity with an allograft in combination with injections of mesenchymal stem cells. The study was conducted on 38 white rats of both sexes, the initial weight of each animal was 215±12 g, the experimental animals were kept in the same conditions with full compliance with bioethical norms. All animals of groups 1 and 2 were experimentally modeled a muscle- aponeurotic defect of the anterior abdominal wall by an acute method up to 2.5 cm in diameter, followed by layer-by-layer suturing of this defect with a continuous wraparound single-row suture, «Vicryl» 3/0 with a barb was used as suture material with a needle In the 2nd group, plastic surgery was performed using the «on lay» technique with polypropylene mesh and suture material «Vicryl» 3/0 with a barbed needle, and mesenchymal stem cell injections were additionally performed. At the plastic site of the muscle- aponeurotic defect, the tissue of the anterior abdominal wall was taken in full layers for further histological examination. Histological examination of the wound tissues of animals of the control group 10 days after surgery showed that the wound defect was ﬁ lled with granulation tissue at an early stage of maturation. After 30 days, the wound defect was ﬁ lled with young loose connective tissue, in which there were sporadic islands of granulation tissue. In the area of the wound defect of 2 groups of experimental animals, after 10 days we detected maturing granulation tissue. Visually, the area of the lesion itself decreased. On the 30th day of the study, there was no granulation tissue, the wound defect was ﬁ lled with fully matured newly formed and vascularized connective tissue. During the histological examination, it was found that as a result of the combined use of polypropylene mesh and stem cells, the regeneration of the wound defect is intensiﬁ ed and its healing is accelerated.
AGE CHARACTERISTICS OF CHANGES IN THE LYMPHOID POPULATION STRUCTURE OF THE RATS’ THYMUS AFTER ACUTE DISTURBANCE OF CEREBRAL BLOOD FLOW IN THE BASIN OF CAROTID ARTERIES
Authors: Tkachuk Svitlana , Tkachuk Oleksii , Denysenko Olga
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Today, the most common causes of disability and mortality on the planet include acute disorders of cerebral blood circulation, the spectrum of which is dominated by ischemic lesions. Advances in neuroimmunology and  neuroimmunopathology have made it possible to attribute cerebral blood circulation disorders to immune- dependent diseases of the nervous system, therefore, the emphasis in the search of new approaches to the eﬀ ectiveness increase of stroke therapy has shifted from the correction of local changes in the brain itself to the reaction of the immune system organs, as a possible target of pharmacological eﬀ ects, that will make it possible to reduce the secondary death of neurons as a result of inﬂ ammation.The purpose of the work. to investigate the age-speciﬁ c changes in the structure of the lymphoid population of the thymus after acute disruption of cerebral blood ﬂ ow in the basin of the carotid arteries in six- and ninemonth-old rats.Material and methods. Acute cerebrovascular accident was simulated in 6- and 9-month-old white nonlinear laboratory rats by bilateral carotid artery clamping for 20 min. followed by reperfusion. The thymus was taken on the 12th day of the postischemic period, it was ﬁ xed in Buen’s solution, after standard histological processing, serial sections with a thickness of 5 μm were made, stained with hematoxylin- eosin. In the subcapsular, deep cortical zones, intralobular perivascular spaces and the medullary zone of the thymus, the structure of the lymphoid population (density of diﬀ erent classes of thymocytes per 1 mm2) was studied in the digital image analysis system VIDAS-386 (Kontron Electronik, Germany) with a ﬂ uorescent microscope AXIOSKOP (Zeiss, Germany) in automatic mode.The results. In the structure of the lymphoid population of all structural and functional zones of the thymus, small lymphocytes predominate. Age-related diﬀ erences in the structure of the lymphoid population of the thymus of the control groups consist of lower indicators of the density of medium and small thymocytes in all investigated zones of the gland of animals of the older age group, with the exception of the subcapsular, in which the density of small thymocytes is higher in nine-month-old rats. On the 12th day after simulation of ischemia- reperfusion of the brain injury the number of destructive thymocytes and thymocytes with the signs of apoptosis increases in the subcapsular and deep cortical zones of the thymus of six-month-old rats, but in nine-month-old rats in all zones of the gland, except the brain, the density of destructive and apoptotic cells decreases.Conclusions. Ischemic- reperfusion injury of the brain modiﬁ es the structure of the lymphoid population of the thymus of rats, and the nature of these modiﬁ cations is determined by age and structural and functional zones of the gland.
POSTPONED PREGNANCY IN MODERN OBSTETRICS
Authors: Kozar Oleh , Kalinovska Iryna
Published: March 2024

Delayed pregnancy is one of the key problems of modern obstetrics that requires attention and study. The article examines the current state of research and approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of this phenomenon, provides an analysis of literature data on risk factors for late pregnancy, features of the course of pregnancy and childbirth, complications during childbirth, and assessment of the condition of newborns.In particular, many authors pay attention to the increase in cases of delayed pregnancy in modern society and its possible causes. Particular attention is paid to the risk factors that may contribute to this condition, such as the age of the mother, the presence of chronic diseases, genetic aspects and other factors that may determine the occurrence of this condition.An analysis of the methods of diagnosing late pregnancy, including modern technologies that allow timely detection of this condition and determination of its causes, was also carried out. In the literature, the authors note the role of ultrasound examination and its eﬀ ectiveness in detecting and studying late pregnancy. Current approaches to the management of late pregnancy, such as drug therapy, surgery, and supportive care, are highlighted.Most authors emphasize the importance of an individualized approach to each case of late pregnancy and the determination of optimal treatment that takes into account both medical and psychosocial aspects.It has been shown that late pregnancy signiﬁ cantly aﬀ ects the intrauterine condition of the fetus and the development of diseases in the early neonatal period, therefore the authors discuss possible ways to prevent such consequences, as well as the importance of postpartum care and monitoring.The article highlights the perspective of further research into this pathology and the importance of developing new technologies and approaches to improve the diagnosis and treatment of delayed pregnancy in the future. The role of biomarkers and genetic tests for early diagnosis and prediction of late pregnancy is highlighted. Overall, the article makes an important contribution to the understanding and management of late pregnancy in modern obstetrics.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF LEADERSHIP WITH HEALTH WORKER IN TAMALANREA JAYA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, MAKASSAR CITY
Authors: Ansar St. Risky Muthmainnah , Razak Amran , Rahmadani Suci
Published: March 2024

Performance can be defined as the evaluation of employees' accomplishments in relation to pre-established work standards. One of the factors that affect performance is the leadership factor of a leader to be able to communicate and influence his subordinates so that they can work to achieve organizational goals. Purpose: This study aims to examine the impact of different leadership factors, such as leader-member relationships, task structure, and the leader's position power, on the performance of healthcare staff at the Tamalanrea Jaya Health Center in Makassar City. Methods: The study conducted between January and April 2023 at Tamalanrea Jaya Health Center involved a population of 37 health workers who were selected using the total sampling technique. The research method employed was a cross-sectional design with a quantitative approach. The data analysis techniques used were univariate and bivariate, and the tests applied were the Fisher exact test and contingency coefficient test. Results: The study's findings revealed that the performance of healthcare professionals at Tamalanrea Jaya Health Center was associated with three factors: leader-member relationship (p=0.001), task structure (p=0.012), and the leader's power position (p=0.005). Conclusion: The performance of healthcare workers at the Tamalanrea Jaya Health Center in Makassar City is correlated with leader-member relations, task structure, and the power of the leader's position. It is recommended for leaders to improve supervision and evaluation related to discipline and timeliness of entering employee working hours
KNOWLEDGE AFFECTING MOTHER'S BEHAVIOR IN TREATING STUNTING TODDLERS
Authors: Habibarrahman ST. Nurul Izzah , Yusriani Yusriani , Alwi Muhammad Khidri
Published: March 2024

Stunting is short stature with a Z-score PB/U < -2SD which occurs as a result of accumulation of chronic nutritional problems. The incidence of stunting in 2018 at the Manuju Health Center was 1 child who was stunted, in 2019 there were 3 children, in 2020 it increased to 91 children, then in 2021 there were 141 children, then in 2022 there were around 102 children who were stunted per November At the moment. This study aims to determine the effect of knowledge on mothers' behavior in caring for stunted toddlers. This research uses observational research with quantitative analysis with a cross-sectional study design. The total sample in this study was 102 mothers who had stunted toddlers. Sampling was done by simple random sampling. The data source for this study was secondary data taken in January-September 2022. The data used the chi-square test with p=0.05 and confidence interval (CI)=95%. The results of the analysis of this study showed that there was a significant relationship between knowledge and stunting toddler care behavior (p = 0.000; CI = 95%). It can be concluded that knowledge influences mothers' behavior in caring for stunting toddlers.
Meningite em João Pessoa – PB
Authors: Silva Alison Pontes da , Silva Wagner Bernardo da , Moraes Gustavo Fernandes Queiroga , Barbosa Vanessa Santos de Arruda , Andrade Júnior Francisco Patricio de
Published: March 2024

Introdução: A meningite é uma doença que se caracteriza pela inflamação das meninges, podendo ser ocasionada por vírus, bactérias, fungos, helmintos, protozoários ou impactos mecânicos, sendo as formas infecciosas as mais comuns. Objetivo: Analisar os aspectos epidemiológicos dos casos de meningite em João Pessoa, entre os anos de 2009 a 2019. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico, descritivo, analítico e documental, em que os dados dos casos confirmados no Brasil foram extraídos através do Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS). Para análise estatística foi utilizado o software Statistical Package for Social Sciences (versão 13.0). Resultados: 297 casos de meningite foram confirmados, sendo o maior percentual (29%) e a maior taxa de incidência (11,5 casos/100 mil habitantes) registrados em 2011. O perfil de afetados foi composto majoritariamente por indivíduos do sexo masculino, de 5 a 9 anos, baixa escolaridade, residentes na zona urbana e de etnia parda. Foi encontrada associação significativamente positiva entre o desfecho clínico e escolaridade (p = 0,012). O principal método usado para diagnóstico foi o quimiocitológico. Quanto à evolução, a maior parte dos casos evoluiu para a alta, embora tenha ocorrido letalidade de 9,4%. Dentre as diversas etiologias, as maiores letalidades ocorreram em casos de meningite não especificada (15%) e meningite bacteriana (12,1%). Conclusão: A meningite permanece como um importante problema de saúde pública no município de João Pessoa, sendo necessária uma atenção permanente por parte dos gestores no tocante ao controle e monitoramento epidemiológico da doença.
Palavras-chave: Meningite; Bacterioses; Epidemiologia.
Equine gamma herpesvirus presence and viral load are not associated with equine glandular gastric disease
Authors: Thompson Rachelle N. , Pearson Erin , McDonough Sean P. , Iannitti Helenrose , Van de Walle Gerlinde R. , Banse Heidi , Perkins Gillian A. , Tomlinson Joy E.
Published: March 2024

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the role of equine herpesvirus-2 (EHV-2) and equine herpesvirus-5 (EHV-5) in equine glandular gastric disease (EGGD) by visualizing and quantifying these gamma herpesviruses in EGGD-affected and normal glandular gastric mucosa of horses. A secondary objective was to describe the histopathological abnormalities in the equine gastric glandular mucosa in horses with EGGD.

ANIMALS

29 horses (n = 21 postmortem and 8 gastroscopy) categorized as normal (11), EGGD (12), or both EGGD and equine squamous gastric disease (6).

METHODS

Glandular gastric mucosal samples were collected from horses by gastroscopy or postmortem. Histopathology and in situ hybridization targeting EHV-2 and EHV-5 were performed on grossly normal and abnormal glandular gastric mucosa. The number of in situ hybridization-positive cells per millimeter squared of tissue was calculated. Evaluators were blinded to groups.

RESULTS

Glandular gastric tissues from horses without EGGD had higher viral loads in the mucosa than normal or abnormal tissues from EGGD horses. There was no difference in viral loads for EHV-2 or EHV-5 between grossly or endoscopically normal to abnormal gastric tissues within horses with EGGD. Lymphocytic plasmacytic gastritis was the most common histopathological abnormality, with only 3 horses having mucosal disruption (glandular ulcer or erosion).

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Equine gamma herpesviruses are unlikely to play a role in the pathophysiology of EGGD. EGGD is frequently inflammatory with occasional mucosal disruption (ulcer or erosion).
Lithostratigraphy and Chronology of Vistulian Periglacial Deposits in Józefów (Central Poland) Based on Luminescence Dating
Authors: Forysiak Jacek , Majecka Aleksandra , Moska Piotr , Marks Leszek
Published: March 2024

Sediments in Józefów were deposited in a small lake in the Eemian Interglacial and Early Vistulian (MIS 5). They were then covered by periglacial mineral sediments during the Upper Pleniglacial and the Late Vistulian (MIS 2). These sediments were deformed by gelifluction and thermokarst processes. There is no traces of deposition from MIS 4 and MIS 3. Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating confirmed the age of the sediments and enabled the reconstruction of the deposition phases and deformation of the lake infilling.
ANALISIS KEMISKINAN DENGAN PENDEKATAN MULTIDIMENSI DI JAWA BARAT
Authors: Artha Dwirani Puspa , Misdawati Misdawati
Published: March 2024

This paper attempts different approaches to analyzing poverty in West Java. The aim is to provide an alternative multidimensional measurement of poverty using Alkire-Foster methods based on 5 dimensions, namely health, education, standard of living, employment and wealth. We estimated multidimensional poverty index (MPI) and identified the poor using the SUSENAS 2020. We constructed the MPI using 19 indicators pertaining to 5 valuable dimensions of well-being. We find that 23% of populations fall below the poverty line. Another interesting result is multidimensional poverty is significantly higher in rural than in urban areas. In 2020, two-thirds of the multidimensional poor people live within rural areas. Indicators having the highest contribution on MPI respectively are years of schooling, informal job, and health insurance.
ADICIONES A LA MIXOBIOTA DE LA SELVA CENTRAL DE PERÚ: NUEVOS REGISTROS Y PRIMERA CITA DE Craterium roseum (PHYSARALES, MYXOMYCETES, AMOEBOZOA)
Authors: MUÑUICO Jhon Wilson , TREVIÑO-ZEVALLOS Italo Francisco , LADO Carlos
Published: March 2024

Los Myxomycetes son un grupo de protistas ameboides que intervienen en la descomposición de materia orgánica de origen vegetal. En Perú se han registrado alrededor del 22% de las especies conocidas a nivel mundial, pero el territorio está estudiado de forma desigual y los bosques tropicales amazónicos, en particular la selva central peruana, apenas ha sido explorada. En el presente trabajo, se dan a conocer los resultados del estudio llevado a cabo en 2020, en la selva central de Pasco, provincia de Oxapampa. Se mencionan seis especies desconocidas de este territorio y se registra, por primera vez, Craterium roseum en el Perú. La riqueza y diversidad de especies de Myxomycetes en este territorio está subestimada, y requiere de estudios mas exhaustivos para precisar su mixobiota.
Mobile Application for Understanding Nutritional Labeling Focused on The Consumer
Authors: Gómez-Mohedano Gisela Yamin , Escorza-Sánchez Yolanda Marysol , Mendoza-Espinoza Héctor Eduardo
Published: March 2024

Objective: In this multidisciplinary study, a mobile application was designed as a technological tool that contributes to the training of informed consumers capable of interpreting the nutritional characteristics of the products they purchase.
 
Theoretical Framework: Mobile applications that allow to display the sodium, sugar and fat content of a product in a way that is understandable to the consumer. Additionally, an area of opportunity is evident in the way of presenting this information and in the calculation of daily energy content.
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: The agile Scrum methodology was used. The requirements of the mobile application were obtained through user stories, which allowed two sprints to be done. The application was subjected to unit and integration testing, connectivity and functionality type.
 
Findings: Mobile application for users of the Android operating system that allows you to read, through a smartphone, the barcode of a product on the front labeling and display the sugar, sodium and fat content; Moreover, it issues recommendations for their consumption in accordance with the FAO, WHO, UNU.
 
Research, Practical & Social Implications: Contributes to the training of informed consumers capable of having a better interpretation of the nutritional characteristics of the products they purchase.
 
Originality/Value: Mobile application that to scan the barcode of a product and graphically display, through teaspoons, the content in grams of sodium, sugar and calories it contains. Moreover, it calculates the daily energy content according to some variables: sex, age, weight and level of physical activity.
Confirmatory Factor Analysis Applied to The Business Model of The Artisan Sector, Case of Tenango de Doria, Hidalgo, Mexico
Authors: Cordero Gabriela Ortiz , Mohedano Gisela Yamin Gómez , Alonso Maria Teresa Sarabia
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the applicability and effectiveness of the Canvas Model in the artisan sector, specifically focusing on microenterprises in Tenango de Doria, Hidalgo, Mexico. The goal is to understand how the various components of the Canvas Model influence the success of local handicrafts, identifying key factors for their development and sustainability.
 
Theoretical Framework: The study is based on the theoretical foundations of the Canvas Model, which includes nine key elements crucial for business success. Recent literature highlights the need for tailored business strategies in artisan sectors, recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities they present.
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: A cross-sectional and correlational quantitative research design is adopted. Surveys are conducted with 401 potential customers of "Tenango" handicrafts, followed by a confirmatory factor analysis to evaluate the nine key elements of the Canvas Model.
 
Findings: The findings underscore the importance of 'sales', 'distribution channels', and 'innovation' in the Canvas Model within the artisan sector, while 'key partners' emerge as less significant. These findings suggest the need to adapt the Canvas Model to the artisanal context, focusing on effective sales and distribution strategies and strengthening the unique value proposition of the crafts.
 
Research, Practical & Social Implications: This pioneering study provides a solid foundation for future research in the artisan sector and offers valuable insights for the development of business strategies. The findings have significant implications not only for the artisans of Tenango de Doria but also for other artisan contexts, potentially guiding the development and sustainability of micro-enterprises in various cultures and regions.
 
Originality/Value: The study marks a novel approach by applying a quantitative analysis to assess the Canvas Model in the artisan sector, highlighting the complexities of formulating a successful business model in this field and contributing valuable perceptions for its development and sustainability.
Participatory Environmental Communication in Forest and Land Fire Control: A Case Study in South Sumatra Indonesia
Authors: Waluyo Efendi Agus , Lubis Djuara P. , Sadono Dwi , Saharjo Bambang Haro
Published: March 2024

Objective: The aim of this research is to analyze the phenomenon of forest and land fire (FLF) and the DNA of participatory environmental communication in FLF’s control.
 
Theoretical Framework: In order to advance the process of dialogue and collaboration in FLF’s control, this research using The Participatory Environmental Communication (PEC) framework developed by Harris (2021) which consists of three interrelated components: diversity (D), network (N), and agency (A) (DNA)
 
Method: The research adopts a constructivist paradigm with a case study approach. The informant were selected by a snowball method involving all actors engaged in the communication process of FLF’s control. Data collection in this study employs semi-structured interview techniques and group discussions.
 
Results and Discussion: The diversity of characteristics and challenges faced by the three villages, Gelebak Dalam, Jejawi, and Deling, highlights the necessity for contextual dialogue and collaboration, respecting local wisdom, and involving community participation. The participatory environmental communication DNA approach reflects its crucial role in FLF’s control in these villages. Gelebak Dalam excels with a favorable DNA, particularly in diversity and network, facilitating smooth dialogue and collaboration processes. Although Jejawi has a limited network, its high diversity and agency remain key drivers for effective dialogue and collaboration. In contrast, Deling exhibits good diversity but faces difficulties in achieving optimal collaboration due to low network and agency.
 
Research Implications: The implementation of this DNA approach indicates that achieving effective dialogue and collaboration in FLF’s control requires acknowledgment of diversity aspects and the enhancement of networks and agencies at the village level. Strengthening communication networks is necessary to boost active community involvement in forest fire control efforts.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the environmental communication literature by using participatory environmental communication in the forest dan land fire control in Indonesia