bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acute Pancreatitis Associated with Eosinophilic Gastroduodenitis: A Case Report
Authors: Sung Tae Ho , Lee Jung Yun , Kim Yu IL , Kim Hyo Suk , Gweon Tae Geun , Kim Tae Ho , Kim Chang Hwan , Chang Jae Hyuck
Published: November 2023

Acute pancreatitis caused by eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare disease, and little has been reported so far. Diagnosing eosinophilic gastroenteritis is difficult because the symptoms and laboratory findings are not specific. We report a rare case of eosinophilic gastroenteritis related to acute pancreatitis as a possible cause of idiopathic acute pancreatitis. A 61-year-old man visited the hospital complaining of epigastric pain. Although no pancreatic abnormalities were confirmed on imaging studies, the patient showed hyperamylasemia and hyperlipasemia. Serum eosinophil fractions were initially normal. However, they were elevated on follow-up examinations, and a large number of eosinophils were observed in the biopsies of the stomach and duodenum, which led to the diagnosis of eosinophilic gastroduodenitis related to acute pancreatitis.
Value of circulating neutrophil elastase for detecting recurrence of differentiated thyroid cancer
Authors: Lee Hyunjae , Kim Tae-Shin , Gu Ja-Yoon , Yu Mi Ran , Lee Seung-Eun , Kim Eun Sook , Kim Hyun Kyung
Published: November 2023

Objective

The inflammatory microenvironment has been implicated in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). Inflammatory stimuli induce the release of components of neutrophils into extracellular space, leading to formation of neutrophil extracellular trap (NET), which can stimulate growth and progression of cancer. Generation of activated factor XII and thrombin is also involved in cancer progression. This study attempted to determine whether the level of circulating markers of NET, activated factor XII, and endogenous thrombin potential may be useful for detecting the recurrence of DTC.

Methods

A total of 122 patients with DTC were recruited during the postoperative follow-up period. Measurement of the levels of circulating markers of NET (neutrophil elastase, histone–DNA complex, cell-free dsDNA), activated factor XII, and endogenous thrombin potential was performed.

Results

A significantly elevated level of neutrophil elastase was detected in patients with recurrence (n = 12) compared to those without recurrence (n = 110), while significant elevation of the levels of other markers was not observed. The value for area under the curve (0.717, P = 0.018) of neutrophil elastase for detecting recurrence of DTC was superior to that (0.661, P = 0.051) of serum thyroglobulin. An elevated level of neutrophil elastase was significantly associated with recurrence of DTC independent of serum thyroglobulin.

Conclusions

Because an elevated level of neutrophil elastase was detected in patients with recurrence of DTC and showed a significant association with recurrence of DTC, it can be proposed as a novel biomarker for use in detecting recurrence of DTC along with other tests.
Trajet aberrant de l’artère carotide interne entraînant la compression du nerf optique
Authors: Vance Taylor Danielle , Cappelli Rena , Wiedemann Leah
Published: November 2023

La compression du nerf optique par l’artère carotide interne peut se produire en raison de sa proximité avec l’artère émergeant du sinus caverneux. Ce rapport décrit en détail un cas de neuropathie optique compressive unilatérale résultant du trajet aberrant de l’artère carotide interne. Il présente les images obtenues par tomographique par cohérence optique et par résonance magnétique ainsi que les résultats du champ visuel de Humphrey. Il examine d’autres causes de neuropathie optique pouvant avoir une présentation clinique similaire.
Landslide Hazard Assessment Model for Slope Stability Analysis
Authors: De Santis Giulia , Egidi Nadaniela , Giacomini Josephin , Gioia Eleonora , Maponi Pierluigi , Spadoni Lorenza
Published: November 2023

Soil moisture dynamics is a complex phenomenon that depends on the atmospheric conditions, the geomorphological characteristics of the region under study, and the corresponding land use. It can be formally described by a diffusion model based on Darcy’s law and the law of mass continuity. In this work, the obtained numerical solution of the hydrological model has been exploited to evaluate the soil moisture in a given region and build a risk map for the slope stability of this region. More in detail, the infinite slope model from slope stability analysis has been used for evaluating the safety factor and constructing the corresponding quantitative hazard maps. Some results of the proposed method applied to a real case study are shown and discussed.
Long-term spatiotemporal distribution, abundance, and priority areas for manatees and calves (Trichechus manatus Sirenia: Trichechidae) in Guatemala
Authors: Quintana-Rizzo Ester , Machuca-Coronado Oscar , Garcia Heidy Amely
Published: November 2023

Introduction: The Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) is an endangered species found throughout the Caribbean, and the coastal waters of Central and northeastern South America. Their low numbers are the result of a variety of human-related pressures. A small population of manatees has been identified in Guatemala; however, their spatial and temporal dynamics remain unclear.

Objective: To examine long-term trends in the spatiotemporal distribution and abundance of manatees in Guatemala. This included identification of priority areas for manatees including the presence of calves, assessing whether distribution areas are inside protected areas, and studying the relationship between manatee sightings and human activities.

Methods: Nine years of standardized aerial surveys were conducted along the Atlantic coast (1992, 2005-2008, 2010-2011, 2014, 2022). Quantitative approaches to detect priority areas, specifically the Kernel density estimation and the Getis-Ord Gi* statistic, were used in the spatiotemporal analysis. A Spearman rank correlation analysis tested for significant correlations between human activities, coastline topographies, and manatee numbers along coastline segments. Manatee abundance across years, survey sections, and protected areas were also examined.

Results: A total of 293 sightings and 518 manatees were observed including 476 adults (92 %) and 42 calves (8 %). Manatees were most frequently observed as solitary individuals (60 %). Most manatee (61 %) and calf (68 %) sightings occurred inside protected areas where several priority areas were identified. The two priority areas were Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bocas del Polochic (Bocas del Polochic) and Refugio de Vida Silvestre Punta de Manabique, which were identified as important manatee habitats in 1992. Bocas del Polochic had the highest manatee abundance of all protected areas (p < 0.05). However, a shift in manatee distribution was recorded in 2014, although the cause is unclear. No annual significant differences in manatee abundance were found over time (p = 1.0), but significant differences in abundance were detected between survey sections and protected areas (p < 0.05). Manatee numbers had positive significant correlations with ecological and human parameters. The highest correlation was between manatees and rivers (p < 0.01), and the weakest correlation was between manatees, motorboats, and fishing nets (p < 0.01).

Conclusions: The results indicate that the local manatee population remained relatively stable for over 20 years, although changes in overall distribution were noted. It is unclear if the changes are temporary or permanent. As a sentinel species, manatee distribution shifts can be used as early warnings about the health of the environment and can depict current or potential impacts on individual- and population-level animal health.
Southern Hemisphere humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) (Artiodactyla: Balaenopteridae) singing activity at Caño Island Biological Reserve, Costa Rica before, during, and after COVID-19 lockdowns
Authors: May-Collado Laura J. , Bottoms Sawyer , Durant Grace , Palacios-Alfaro Jose David , Alvarado Juan Jose
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Boat traffic is recognized as a major contributor of underwater noise. Increasing presence of boats in coastal habitats is predicted to have important repercussions on the communication of marine mammals. In Costa Rica, the waters of the Caño Island Biological Reserve are an important breeding area for humpback whales from the Breeding-Stock G (BSG). Their predicted and abundant presence has fueled the development of whale watching activities as an important component of the local economy, and while the country has norms of conduct for this activity, whales often interact with multiple boats at the same time. The lockdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic provided a unique opportunity to study the potential impacts of noise associated with boat traffic on the singing activity of humpback whales.

Objective: Determine whether noise levels and boat acoustic presence around Caño Island Biological Reserve changed during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and if it did, what is the impact on song detection of BSG humpback whales.

Methods: Acoustic recordings were made using a bottom-mounted autonomous underwater recorder for 30 days in September 2019, 2020, and 2021, resulting in a total recording effort of 480 hours.

Results: Our results show that broadband underwater noise levels (dBRMS) during pre-lockdown were significantly higher, particularly at frequencies below 1kHz, than during and post-lockdown. This is likely due to a decrease in the proportion of boat acoustic presence during the lockdown. Although the proportion of whale songs detected did not vary among years, whale songs were detected similarly throughout the day during the lockdown, compared to pre-and-post lockdown where the proportion of whale song presence decreased during hours when more boats were present.

Conclusions: This study shows a clear change in underwater noise levels during the COVID-19 lockdown, likely due to a decrease in boat presence. The study also highlights the potential impact of noise associated with boat traffic on humpback whale singing activity. The results of this study can inform the Conservation Areas of Osa (ACOSA) in charge of managing Caño Island Biological Reserve, to develop and implement mitigation measures to regulate underwater anthropogenic noise associated with tour boats.
Migratory destinations of endangered humpback whales, Megaptera novaeangliae (Cetartiodactyla: Balaenopteridae), from El Salvador
Authors: Ransome Nicola , Castaneda Melvin G. , Cheeseman Ted , Calambokidis John , Sharpe Fred
Published: November 2023

Introduction: The study of many aspects of cetacean ecology is made possible by identifying individuals through space and time. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) can be easily identified by photographing their ventral tail flukes’ unique shape and pigmentation patterns. The small and endangered distinct population segment (DPS) of Central America humpback whales visit El Salvador seasonally each winter; however, dedicated research has been extremely limited there. Before 2018, only 11 individual whales had been photo-identified, and the migratory destinations of Salvadoran humpback whales were unknown. In recent years, photo-identification efforts have increased, and today there are 92 individually identified humpback whales from El Salvador.

Objective: To identify the main high-latitude feeding areas of Salvadoran humpback whales.

Methods: Using the online matching platform Happywhale, Salvadoran whales were matched via automated image recognition to a global humpback whale fluke photo-identification catalog of 66 043 individuals.

Results: In total, 80 (87.0 %) of the whales photographed in El Salvador were matched to individuals seen in North Pacific feeding areas. Sighting histories of Salvadoran whales resighted in feeding areas ranged from two to 29 years (average = 12.1, SD = 5.8). While we note that survey effort was likely very different between regions, the main feeding area of Salvadoran humpback whales on Happywhale was Central California (n = 70, 76.1 %). Of these whales, 21 (22.8 %) had also been sighted in Southern California, while just three (3.3 %) individual whales were registered only in Southern California. Additionally, two whales (2.2 %) were sighted in Southern British Columbia, Canada, and one whale was matched to a humpback whale from Southeast Alaska. This whale (of unknown sex) has a sighting history of 27 years but no prior documentation in a breeding area and is the first published sighting of a Southeast Alaskan humpback whale in the breeding area of the endangered Central America DPS.

Conclusions: Our study shows that while Salvadoran humpback whales were matched to various feeding areas in the Eastern North Pacific, their primary migratory destinations are in Southern and Central California.
Розробка систем охолодження для первинної низькотемпературної обробки та зберігання зерна дрібнонасіннєвих культур
Authors: Петушенко С.М. , Тітлов О.С.
Published: November 2023

У роботі розроблено системи первинної низькотемпературної обробки і зберігання дрібнонасіннєвого зерна на базі комбінованої компресійно-абсорбційної водоаміачної холодильної машини (АВХМ). Розроблено абсорбер АВХМ з двофазними термосифонами і з повітряним відводом тепла в навко­лишнє середовище. Запропонований енергозберігаючий алгоритм роботи системи охолодження з поетапною продувкою холодним повітрям кожного ряду контейнерного поля дозволяє в максимальній мірі мінімізувати сумарні енерговитрати в системі охолодження за рахунок вкладу системи повітрообміну. Комбінована АВХМ дозволяє відмовитись від використання мережевих електричних джерел протягом 7 місяців на рік. Така холодильна машина може бути виконана в транспортному автономному виконанні і вирішувати завдання кондиціювання повітря в польових умовах. Запропоновано дві конструкції системи повітряного охолодження зерна – контейнерного і підлогового типу. Обидві сис­теми можуть вирішувати завдання первинної холодильної обробки зернової продукції і вибір будь-якої системи залежить від конкретних умов фермерського господарства: обсягу продукції, місця роз­ташування сховища, логістики. Розроблено алгоритм поетапної подачі холодного повітряного потоку по рядам контейнерів. Для пошуку мінімуму сумарного електроспоживання був використаний метод рівності темпів зміни електричних потужностей на вентиляторі і компресорі в залежності від часу охолодження зерна. Показано, що в процесі низькотемпературної обробки дрібнонасіннєвого зерна можна провести його одночасне зневоднення. Збільшення терміну якісного зберігання зерна до 1 року дозволяє фермерському господарству отримати економічний ефект від різниці закупівельних цін. Різниця закупівельних цін в період збору врожаю і посівною компанією, наприклад, для ріпаку в минулому році становить 240 $/тон. Розрахунок економічних показників розробки типового фермерського господарства з урахування ринкових цін на роботи, обладнання та комплектуючі матеріали показав, що окупність проекту складе 4,9 року при будівництві з «нульового» циклу і 4,4 року – при наявності вже існуючих будівель
Результати термодинамічного аналізу типових абсорбційних холодильних агрегатів
Authors: Березовська Л.В. , Тітлов О.С.
Published: November 2023

Глобальний антропогенний вплив людства змушує розробників побутової холодильної техніки переглянути ставлення до абсорбційних холодильних агрегатів (АХА). Робоче тіло АХА складається з природних компонентів - водоаміачного розчину (ВАР) з добавкою інертного газу (водню, гелію або їх суміші) і є абсолютно екологічно безпечним – має нульові значення озоноруйнівного потенціалу і потенціалу «парникового» ефекту. Абсорбційні холодильні прилади мають і низку таких унікальних якостей, як: безшумність, висока надійність та тривалий ресурс, відсутність вібрації, магнітних та електричних полів під час експлуатації; можливість використання в одному апараті кількох джерел енергії – як електричних, так і альтернативних; можливість роботи з неякісними джерелами енергії, зокрема й електричної, у діапазоні напруги мережі 160...240 В. Разом з тим АХА мають підвищене в порівнянні з аналогічними компресійними моделями енергоспоживання. У роботі зроблено спробу з використанням термодинамічних параметрів реальних АХА, отриманих різними дослідниками, провести аналіз енергетичних характеристик у широкому діапазоні режимних параметрів. Розроблена методика термодинамічного розрахунку типового абсорбційного холодильного агрегату, основою якої покладено результати експериментальних досліджень типових реальних моделей, дозволяє проводити варіантні розрахунки у широкому діапазоні параметрів експлуатації. Показано, що зниження середньої температури випаровування призводить до збільшення теплових навантажень на елементах АХА, тобто морозильні апарати завжди мають великі масогабаритні характеристики, порівняно з холодильними камерами середнього холоду. Знайдено обмеження максимальної температури кипіння у генераторі АХА, що визначається корозійною стійкістю матеріалу стінки. Показано, що АХА тропічного виконання з робочим тиском у системі 30 бар вимагають великих енерговитрат, порівняно з аналогічними моделями для помірного клімату
Changes of clinical and echocardiographic parameters within a year after COVID-19 pneumonia in patients without cardiovascular diseases, depending on the obesity presence
Authors: Yaroslavskaya E. I. , Shirokov N. E. , Krinochkin D. V. , Garanina V. D. , Korovina I. O. , Osokina N. A. , Migacheva A. V. , Sapozhnikova A. D. , Petelina T. I.
Published: November 2023

Aim. To study the changes of clinical and echocardiographic parameters in people without cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) within a year after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) depending on the obesity presence.

Material and methods. During the year after COVID-19 pneumonia, the clinical and echocardiographic parameters of 21 patients with obesity and without CVD were compared. The group both without CVDs and obesity consisted of 52 patients comparable by sex and age.

Results. Newly developed CVDs were registered in 55% and 17% of the group with and without obesity, respectively. Left ventricular (LV) global longitudinal strain 3 months (-18,4±2,3 vs -20,6±2,2%, p=0,010) and one year after COVID-19 pneumonia (-18,8±1,8 vs -20,8±2,5%, p=0,021) was lower in the group with obesity. Lateral (e' later) (10,8±3,3 vs 13,1±2,9 cm/s (p=0,007)) and septal (e' sept) (8,5±2,7 vs 10,1±2,0 cm/s (p=0,011)) early diastolic mitral annulus velocity, as well as the ratio of early and late diastolic LV filling (E/A) (1,1±0,3 vs 1,2±0,3 (p=0,019)) at the end of the follow-up were lower in the group with obesity.

Conclusion. In people without CVDs during a year after COVID-19 pneumonia, a high prevalence of newly developed CVD was noted in 55% and in 17% of people with and without obesity, which was accompanied by worse LV systolic and diastolic function in the group with obesity.
Heart rate variability in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction after COVID-19
Authors: Mikhin V. P. , Osipova O. A. , Gindler A. I. , Brizhaneva A. S. , Zaikina N. V. , Zaikina M. P. , Nikolenko T. A. , Savelyeva V. V. , Chernyatina M. A.
Published: November 2023

Aim. To compare heart rate variability parameters in patients after a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) during the inhospital and post-hospital periods.

Material and methods. A total of 140 patients with STEMI were divided into 2 groups: I — patients with STEMI who had COVID-19 (n=52) in the period of 1,5-6 months before acute coronary syndrome, II — comparison group (n=88), which included patients with STEMI without prior COVID-19. All patients underwent infarct-related artery stenting within the first 24 hours from the onset. Heart rate variability (HRV) parameters were determined for all patients on days 2-3 and days 9-11 and 6 months after the hospitalization for STEMI.

Results. Patients in group I showed more pronounced changes in HRV indicators on days 2-3 of STEMI: RMSSD (root square of successive RR intervals) by 21% (p=0,026), variations (Var) (the difference between the minimum and maximum RR intervals) by 33% (p=0,013), VLF (total very low-frequency HRV) by 7% (p=0,009) were higher, and HF (highfrequency HRV) by 40% (p=0,003), pNN50% (ratio of the number of consecutive RR interval pairs differing by >50 ms to the total number of RR intervals) by 66% (p=0,038) were lower than in the control group, respectively. On days 9-11 of the disease in patients with a history of STEMI and COVID-19, in contrast to the control group, there was a more pronounced increase in the SDNN (standard deviation of RR intervals) by 46% (p=0,005), VLF by 42% (p=0,031), whereas in the control group there were an increase of only 22% (p=0,004) and 11% (p=0,022), respectively. The HF value in the main group increased by 25% (p=0,007), while in the control group it decreased by 19% (p=0,030). Six months after STEMI in the main group, the RMSSD decreased by 19% (p=0,009), Var by 16% (p=0,041), VLF by 30% (p=0,025), LF (low-frequency component HRV) by 11% (p=0,005), while the control group these parameters decreased by 20% (p=0,006), 21% (p=0,001), 9% (p=0,011), and 7% (p=0,016), respectively.

Conclusion. In patients with STEMI and prior COVID-19, the initial HRV values differ from similar HRV parameters in patients with STEMI without prior COVID-19. In the hospital and post-hospital periods, the changes of HRV in patients with and without COVID-19 are multidirectional as follows: pronounced sympathetic hyperactivity predominates, and slower recovery of HRV in patients after COVID-19 predominates.
24-hour blood pressure profile and systemic inflammation in patients with stable coronary artery disease with obstructive sleep apnea
Authors: Osipova O. A. , Gosteva E. V. , Zhernakova N. I. , Shepel R. V. , Ponomarenko T. N. , Inshakova K. Yu. , Drapkina O. M.
Published: November 2023

Aim. To evaluate 24-hour blood pressure (BP) profile and systemic inflammation in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) depending on the presence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Material and methods. This cross-sectional cohort study included 132 patients with CAD aged 62,3±6,9 years. Depending on OSA, all patients were divided into 2 groups: group 1 (n=60) — without OSA, group 2 (n=72) — with OSA. Systemic inflammation was assessed using neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR), monocyte/lymphocyte ratio (MLR), Systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) — platelets´neutrophils/lymphocytes. Blood pressure was monitored with assessment of average daily values, circadian rhythm, and variability.

Results. Patients with OSA had higher nighttime blood pressure values (p<0,05) and 24-hour variability (p<0,05). In group 2 patients, a pathological blood pressure profile was detected in 66,7% of cases, while in group 1 — in 36,7%. The systemic inflammation indices were significantly higher in patients with OSA than in the group without OSA — NLR by 18,8% (p<0,01), PLR by 22,5% (p<0,01), MLR by 19,0% (p<0,01), SII by 41,0% (p<0,001).

Conclusion. We established that patients with coronary artery disease and OSA have more pronounced systemic inflammation, more often have a pathological 24-hour BP profile ("non-dipper", "night-peaker"), BP variability, higher values of average 24-hour, daytime and nighttime BP compared with patients without OSA.
Long-term outcomes of renal denervation in the treatment of comorbid patients with hypertension, diabetes and coronary atherosclerosis
Authors: Arablinsky N. A. , Feshchenko D. A. , Rudenko B. A. , Shukurov F. B. , Vasiliev D. K. , Drapkina O. M.
Published: November 2023

Aim. To study the clinical effects and long-term outcomes of catheterbased renal denervation (CRD) in patients with cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Material and methods. This single-center prospective observational study included 60 patients with uncontrolled hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and coronary artery disease after complete endovascular revascularization. Patients were divided into 30 groups into the CRD group and the control group. CRD was performed via femoral access using a Spyral catheter (Medtronic, USA). The primary endpoint was the change in glycemic levels after 12 months.

Results. In the CRD group, a significant decrease in basal glycemia level from 9,3 (7,67-10,12) to 6,05 (5,2-8,3) mmol/l, glycated hemoglobin from 7,6 (6,98,4) to 6,6 (6,2-7,2)%, Homeostasis Model Assessment Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) from 6,6 (3,73-11,2) to 4,76 (2,73-7,1) — in the absence of significant changes in the control group. A significant decrease in the average level of office systolic (-14 (-24; -10) mm Hg, p=0,0002) and diastolic blood pressure (-10 (-10; -6) mm Hg, p=0,0002), p=0,0007) was also revealed — in the absence of significant changes in the control group. There were no significant differences in late lumen loss between the groups: 21,8% (17,3-28,8) in the CRD group vs 26,3% (19,5-34,0) in the control group (p=0,09).

Conclusion. A positive effect of CRD on carbohydrate metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes, hypertension and coronary artery disease was revealed. The hypothesis of the pleiotropic effects of CRD was confirmed.
Current Status and Future Direction of Media Guidelines on Mental Illness
Authors: Lee Jung Suk
Published: November 2023

Guidelines for media reporting are needed because of the significant impact that media coverage has on attitudes around mental illness. There are several media reporting guidelines, both locally and internationally, and they typically provide similar information. These include determining whether the incident involved mental illness, using appropriate and non-discriminatory language, conveying accurate knowledge about mental illness, and seeking advice from a mental health professional. To ensure active use of media reporting guidelines, intervention at the level of central ministries such as the Ministry of Health and Welfare may be helpful. In addition to guidelines, it is essential to have monitoring of media reports and institutional support to enable early detection and early treatment to prevent accidents caused by mental illness such as schizophrenia.
Obsesif Kompulsif Bozukluk ile Duygu Düzenleme Güçlüğü İlişkisi Hakkında Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: FARAJİ Haydeh , PARLAK Dilara , TEZCAN Ahmet
Published: November 2023

Bu çalışmada obsesif kompulsif bozukluk ve duygu düzenleme güçlüğü ilişkisinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Obsesif kompulsif bozukluk (OKB), sürekli, istenmeyen düşünceler ve tekrarlayıcı davranışlar ile belirli, dalgalı bir seyir gösteren ve önemli derecede işlevsellik kaybına neden olan ruhsal bir bozukluktur. Duygu düzenleme güçlüğü ise kişinin kendi duygularını bilmekte ve bu duyguları düzenlemek için hedef ve stratejiler belirlemekte zorlanmasını yahut bu yeterlilikleri ortaya koyamamasını ifade etmektedir. Kompulsiyonların rahatsız edici duygu ve düşüncelerden kurtulmak için geliştiği, yani bir nevi duygu düzenleme mekanizması görevi gördüğü göz önünde bulundurulduğunda bağlanmayla ilişkisi araştırılan OKB’de duygu düzenleme şekillerinin oynadığı rolün araştırılması önem kazanmaktadır. Bu durum terapi uygulamaları ile tedavi yanıtları için yeni araştırmalara yön vermekle birlikte, OKB tedavisinde daha etkili terapi uygulamalarının geliştirilmesine olanak sağlayabilmektedir. Araştırmaya, Türkçe ya da İngilizce olarak yazılmış ve 1991-2022 tarih aralığını kapsayan ilgili çalışmalar dahil edilmiştir. Makale ve tezlerin taraması, yalnızca Yök Tez, Dergipark, ApaPsycnet, Pubmed, Clinical Key, ScieneDirect, ResarchGate, Sagejournals, Taylor & Francis ve JStor siteleri üzerinden sağlanmıştır.
COVID-19 Salgını Sırasında Çalışan ve Çalışmayan Annelerin Stres Düzeylerinin Karşılaştırılması
Authors: ÜSTÜNDAĞ Alev
Published: November 2023

Araştırma, çalışan ve çalışmayan annelerin COVID-19 salgını sebebiyle yaşadıkları stres düzeyinin belirlenmesi ve karşılaştırılması amacıyla yapılmıştır. Araştırma iki aşamalı olarak gerçekleştirilmiş olup hem nicel hem de nitel araştırma teknikleri bir arada kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın birinci aşamasında çalışan ve çalışmayan 420 anneye ölçek uygulanmış ve sonucunda da COVID-19 salgını sebebiyle yaşadıkları stres düzeyinin çalışan ve çalışmayan annelerde farklılık gösterdiği belirlenmiştir. Çalışmayan annelerin yaşadıkları stres düzeyinin çalışan annelere oranla daha yüksek olduğu bulunmuştur. Araştırmanın ikinci aşamasında gönüllü 20 anne ile online görüşme yapılmıştır. Bu aşamada annelerin yaşadıkları stresi etkileyen faktörlerin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Yapılan görüşmeler sonucunda annelerin pandemi sürecinde yaşadıkları stres durumlarının temelinde çocuklarının olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Annelerin çocukları ile ilgili stres yaşadıkları alanlar sağlık, eğitim, ruh hali, sosyal ilişkiler ve önlem temaları kapsamında incelenmiştir. Sağlık temasının beş, eğitim temasının beş, ruh hali temasının beş, sosyal ilişkiler temasının beş ve önlem temasının da yirmi alt teması bulunmaktadır.
Neurobehcet’s Disease with Extensive Invasion of Cerebral Parenchyma
Authors: Jeon Jae hyun , Kim Min , Baek Han joo , Shin Dong jin
Published: November 2023

Neuro-Behcet’s disease (NBD) is defined as a combination of neurologic symptoms and/or signs in a patient with Behcet’s disease. A 38-year-old woman was admitted due to sensory aphasia. She had past medical history of generalized tonic-clonic seizure, retinal vasculitis, oral ulcer and cerebral vasculitis. Brain magnetic resonance imaging showed broad lesion in the left parieto-occipital lobe. Brain biopsy was performed to differentiate between central nervous system lymphoma and NBD. We report a rare case of NBD with extensive involvement of cerebral parenchyma.
A Study on the Evaluation of Brainstem Dysfunction in Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder Using Video Nystagmography
Authors: Kim Young Hun , Park Jeongho , Choo Seung Ho , Jo Hyunjin , Seo Dae-Won , Joo Byung-Euk , Joo Eun Yeon
Published: November 2023

Background: This study aimed to differentiate video nystagmography (VNG) characteristics, including the video head impulse test (vHIT), in patients with idiopathic rapid eye movement behavior disorder (RBD) from healthy controls, which is considered a precursor to degenerative diseases.Methods: One hundred eighty-five patients underwent overnight polysomnography (PSG) and VNG. Based on overnight PSG, 27 patients with RBD or REM sleep without atonia (RWA) and AHI<15 were categorized into the RBD group, 34 patients with RBD/RWA and AHI≥15 were grouped into the combined group. Sixty patients with AHI≥15 and no RBD/RWA were included in the obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) group, and 64 negative participants were assigned to the control group. In VNG, we measured the gain of vHIT in each canal, with the latency, amplitude, and velocity of horizontal saccades and smooth pursuit. We compared the results between groups using ANOVA, after normalization and adjustment for age and sex.Results: The gain of vHIT in the left horizontal canal was decreased in the RBD group, but it was more pronounced in the OSA group. Elevated gain of the left posterior canal was seen in the RBD group, but technical errors were attributable. The RBD group displayed prolonged latency of saccade on the left side and slowed saccade on the right side, but these were statistically insignificant.Conclusions: The VNG study revealed differences between the sleep disorders, potentially reflecting brainstem function in each disorder. However, these differences lacked statistical significance. We anticipate that significant results could be obtained with more controlled conditions.
MTT assay v1
Authors: Röntgen Alexander
Published: November 2023

Protocol for MTT cytotoxicity assay on SH-SY5Y cells.
Sudanese EFL Ph.D. Students’ Attitudes and Perceptions Towards Using Zoom During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Eljack Nada S. , Altahir Nivein A. , Mohamed Fatima A.
Published: November 2023

This study explores the online learning experience of Sudanese Ph.D. candidates in learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL) when using Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic at the Sudan University of Science and Technology. The study is to explore the EFL students’ attitudes and perceptions towards using Zoom. Data is collected by designing a closed/ended questionnaire and a focused-structured interview of six candidates from the same population. The questionnaire was distributed to the whole population of 40 Ph.D. candidates. Data is analysed using SPSS and Thematic analysis of qualitative data. The analysis reveals that the participants are satisfied with the online lecture delivery and enjoy the opportunity to develop technological skills and knowledge of Internet technology. Results also reveal that Zoom enables the EFL students to build valuable relationships with their advisors and increase their productivity. Finally, candidates perceive some disadvantages with Zoom as a tool for learning. Some candidates find the cost of the internet obstructive. This research is important as it gives university lecturers insights into the challenges and practice of using new models of online learning as an effect of the pandemic on education. It is believed that the success of this experience of online learning determines Sudanese EFL Postgraduate students’ satisfaction and readiness to use different models of online tools during and after future crises and pandemics.
Attitudes of Native Speakers of Thai Toward Speakers of Thai as a Second Language
Authors: Kasa Deeana
Published: November 2023

Languages and accents build understanding and relationships with other people. Therefore, understanding individual attitudes could contribute to more effective second language communication and learning motivation. This study investigated the attitudes of native speakers of Thai (NST) toward speakers of Thai as a second language: Chinese speakers of Thai as a second language (CST) and American speakers of Thai as a second language (AST). The matched-guise technique (Lambert et al., 1960) was used to assess data collected from 145 Thai NST evaluators through an online questionnaire. The analysis of the NST’s attitudes found ten characteristics from both the CST and AST were statistically significantly different at a 0.05 level, such as friendliness, diligence, generosity, self-confidence, responsibility, leadership, economic status, attractive accent, and language use appropriateness. The NSTs were found to have more positive attitudes toward the CSTs than the ASTs in many aspects, which may have been because of native language sound and social context factors.
Optimization of Independent Work in Foreign Language Learning: Experience With Using Moodle
Authors: Shapauov Alibi , Kabyken Magzhan , Kozachek Artemiy , Tikhonova Inna , Kolganov Sergei , Kortunov Vadim , Bogatyreva Svetlana , Livson Maya , Khodjaliev Saleh
Published: November 2023

One of today’s priority tasks of higher education is training specialists that can independently search for and assimilate knowledge. The paper examines independent work as a substantial factor in self-education and learning and cognitive activities in management students and covers the organization of students’ independent work in the study of foreign languages. The study demonstrates that independent work, which used to be carried out immediately during practical classes under the teacher's supervision, in consultations, or in the library can now be organized in a new educational environment. The authors analyze the forms, means, and types of independent work and propose ways to improve the process of foreign language learning by optimizing the work of management students as part of self-study using the Moodle learning management system. It is established that the independent work of management students in studying a foreign language using Moodle contributes to the development of important skills. These include obtaining necessary information and evaluating and applying the available information to effectively solve management problems and communicate in a foreign language. The efficiency of students’ independent work is found to increase when it is organized as a cohesive course created based on a methodologically organized educational information environment. The assimilation of educational material by means of Moodle in the organization of the educational process majorly increases the efficiency of learning, simplifies the perception of learning materials, increases motivation for foreign language learning, and positively affects its outcomes.
A Multimodal Approach to Zhuang-English Translation of the Baeu Rodo Scriptures
Authors: Lu Lianzhi , Zhou Rui
Published: November 2023

The Beu Rodo scriptures are texts sung by boumo, a Zhuang ritual priest at rites. They reflect the primitive belief of the ancient forebears of the Zhuang group in China. As a scriptural heritage of the Zhuang minority nationality, the scriptures have become a significant cultural carrier in the English world through translations. Based on the published English translations, this paper analyzes the combined use of verbal and visual modes in translating the Baeu Rodo scriptures into English. David Holm’s Recalling Lost Souls is under examination as a case study. Theories of multimodal discourse analysis and intersemiotic translation give guidance for examination and discussion. First, the authors bring under examination how verbal and visual modes interacted to produce Recalling Lost Souls, an example of multimodal translation; then they move on to discuss how the translator managed to realize the representational, interactive, and compositional meanings in a multimodal whole. It is concluded that linguistic and non-linguistic modes can work together to produce a multimodal translation, a workable approach to Z-E translation of the Baeu Rodo scriptures leading to higher readability of their translated works in the English world.
Application of the 3-Step Mind Map Approach in Senior High School English Reading Teaching
Authors: Zhou Xinyu , Li Wei , Dai Huiqin
Published: November 2023

In an effort to enhance students’ English reading ability and thinking quality, this study proposes a 3-Step Mind Map Approach based on information structure and image schema. A comparative experiment was conducted in a senior high school setting with 78 students to evaluate the effectiveness of this approach. The experimental class, taught through the 3-Step Mind Map Approach, outperformed the control class, instructed with traditional methods, in both reading ability and thinking quality. This study highlights the potential of using mind maps as a useful tool in English reading teaching and promoting students’ thinking quality.
An Acoustic Study of the Stop Consonants in Lettered-Words Produced by Chinese Mandarin Speakers
Authors: Gu Xiaowei
Published: November 2023

This paper presents key findings from an acoustic study on Chinese Mandarin Speakers’ realization of the stop consonants in lettered-words and the stop consonants in Chinese phrases. The research was conducted through voice recording and analysis of data collected from Chinese Mandarin speakers. Recordings of 2000 overall tokens were collected and analyzed using Praat phonetic software. The mean VOT values obtained from both lettered-words and Chinese phrases were compared and statistically tested using the Independent Samples t-test. The research findings show that first, the stop consonants in lettered-words produced by Chinese Mandarin speakers are all voiceless stop consonants, distinguished as being [+aspirated] and [-aspirated]. Second, the VOT values of [p] [t] [k] in lettered-words are significantly lower than their counterparts in Chinese phrases. Third, the stop consonants in lettered-words have the same stop pattern as those in Chinese phrases. The research presents proof that where there is phonemic similarity (but phonetic dissimilarity) across Chinese Mandarin and English, L1 phonetic properties are strong for Chinese Mandarin speakers to produce lettered-words in L1 environment, which further confirms former scholars’ conviction of mother tongue interference in L2 learning. Similar phonemes in L1 and L2 are realized identically to L1 sounds, and there is significant interference from the speaker’s native language on phonetic properties produced in L2. In addition, the research presents implication for future research that might explore other acoustic features of lettered-words in Chinese Mandarin.
Underlying Linguistic Problems Experienced by Translators in Translating the Qurʾānic Arabic l-ḥazana' الْحَزَن Words Into English: A Comparative Study
Authors: Abdelkarim Majda Babiker Ahmed , Alhaj Ali Albashir Mohammed
Published: November 2023

In this study, the researchers aimed to investigate the underlying linguistic problems experienced by three notable translators: Abdel Haleem (2004), Khan and AL-Hilali (1996), and Pickthall (1930) when rendering the Qurʾānic الْحَزَن l-ḥazana' words into English, and to identify the types of semantic loss produced by their renderings. Corpus-based research was conducted as the study examined three renditions of the Holy Qur’an that were sourced from the Qurʾānic Arabic Corpus (QAC) and books of Qurʾānic translation of the abovementioned translators. Based on the descriptive analytical approach, the researchers analyzed the underlying linguistic problems encountered by the aforementioned translators. Findings showed that the linguistic problems encountered when translating the Qurʾānic الْحَزَن l-ḥazana' words into English are the result of the linguistic gap arising from the cultural differences between the two source language text(Arabic) and target language text( English). Divergences in and loss of meaning are inevitable when translating the Holy Qurʾān into English in general and Qurʾānic الْحَزَن l-ḥazana' words in particular. It was also found that Arabic Qurʾānic الْحَزَن l-ḥazana' words are associated with distinctive rhetorical devices, literary style, and elegant technique which cannot be captured faithfully in English translations.
A Diagnostic Study on English Spelling Errors Among the Elementary School Children in India
Authors: Awal Abdul , Karim Mohammad Rezaul , Warda Wahaj Unnisa
Published: November 2023

Learning the four skills of the English language is a requirement for pupils to utilize the language effectively, given the importance of learning it for both school and profession. Spelling – an important part of writing skill – is considered to be fundamental for written texts. The real meaning of a piece of writing can be changed by spelling mistakes, making it more challenging to understand. In India, teaching spelling is frequently overlooked while teaching English as a second language. The research attempts to determine the current level of spelling proficiency among Indian primary school students as well as the gaps and issues they encounter when spelling English words. The research approach used for this investigation was a form of descriptive survey. Children attending Jalpaiguri Municipal Corporation's elementary school in West Bengal, India, served as the study's sample. Normal probability curves and Ogive were created to analyze the frequency distribution of the English Diagnostic Test results. Central tendencies of the sample and sub-samples were studied. According to the study, spelling proficiency among elementary school students differs significantly depending on whether they attend government or non-government schools, even though there is no statistically significant difference between them based on gender and the medium of instruction they receive.
Blog as a Pedagogical Strategy to Enhance Learning About Household Solid Waste
Authors: Boesing Geane Elise , Campos Lopes Paulo Tadeu
Published: November 2023

Background: In contemporary times, challenges in the field of education are growing, especially regarding the integration of different methods of student engagement and training. Technology emerges with possibilities for innovative strategies aimed at enhancing learning and contributing to addressing environmental issues effectively. Teachers, in their pedagogical practices, should take into account the socio-environmental reality and integrate Environmental Education for participatory interventions in environmental issues. The use of blogs in Science education enables a more engaging interaction with the content, resulting in a more meaningful and contextualised learning experience. Objectives: To develop a blog to address household solid waste management and evaluate it as a technological tool for enhancing understanding of household solid waste management. Design: The methodology employed in this research was a qualitative approach. Setting and Participants: Thirty-five students from two seventh-grade classes at São Francisco Municipal Elementary School in the municipality of Tupandi/RS. Data collection and analysis: Two questionnaires were administered to the students, one pre-activity and another post-activity, and a blog was developed in each class. The quantitative data were analysed through descriptive statistical analysis, while the qualitative data were subjected to content analysis. Results: Most students had no prior experience with blogging, and their limited knowledge of the concept was associated with using the media tool as a page for posting personal life details. During the blog development, students did not encounter difficulties handling the platform's icons. The evaluation characterised the blog as a positive learning tool regarding household solid waste management, recognised by the students as meaningful in classroom practices. Conclusions: The development of blogs served as a technological and pedagogical strategy that facilitated learning about household solid waste management, connecting with the local reality and fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility among the students, aligning with one of the purposes of Environmental Education. Furthermore, the integration of the blog in Science education enabled the establishment of a collaborative and dynamic network for knowledge exchange, as well as the cultivation of skills related to digital literacy.
Planning Teaching Sequences Based on Problem Solving from a Scientific Dissemination Tool
Authors: De Freitas Amanda Pereira , Campos Angela Fernandes
Published: November 2023

Background: The problem-solving approach has been highlighted in chemistry teaching. Objectives: To analyse the theoretical-methodological adjustments on the problem-solving approach carried out by chemistry teachers in their teaching plans. Design: Carrying out a problem-solving training activity. Setting and participants: This research involved twenty basic chemistry teachers, students of the professional master’s degree course in chemistry in the national education network offered by the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco. Data collection and analysis: We used the content analysis technique through a priori and a posteriori categories to analyse the teachers’ plans built from guiding studies published on the RPEQ website. Results: We noticed that the teachers used few elements as presented in the guiding studies, building different plans according to their classroom contexts and demonstrating autonomy and creativity. Conclusions: We observe the potentiality of the RPEQ website regarding its functionality as a digital didactic resource serving as a basis for teachers to plan teaching situations that are different from the traditional method.