bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efficacy of Autologous Injectable Platelet Rich Fibrin in Facial Atrophic Acne Scars in Combination with Microneedling: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Pandey Katyayani , Agrawal Sudha , Pandey Prajwal
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Several modalities for treating acne scars exist. The combination of microneedling and injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) is a synergistic approach.
Objective: The aim was to compare the efficacy of microneedling alone versus microneedling with iPRF in post acne atrophic scars.
Materials and Methods: This study was a hospital-based randomized clinical trial conducted at B P Koirala Institute Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal. Twenty patients with postacne atrophic scars underwent four sessions of microneedling with-iPRF and microneedling alone, monthly. The Goodman and Baron quantitative score and Goodman and Baron qualitative scores were assessed at zero, four, eight, twelve, and sixteen weeks. The Facial Acne Scar Quality of Life questionnaire (FASQoL) was also evaluated.
Result: The Goodman and Baron quantitative score was reduced from 23 to 14 in microneedling + i-PRF group (p=0.005) and from 16 to 11.50 for microneedling only group (p=0.005).The percentage reduction in the Goodman and Baron quantitative score after the 16th week was 39.13% for group A and 28.12 % for group B. There was a statistically significant difference in the net reduction of the Goodman and Baron quantitative score from the baseline to the 16th week between group A and group B (p=0.004).
Conclusion: Injectable platelet rich fibrin (i-PRF) in combination with microneedling was found effective in reducing lesion count, Goodman and Baron quantitative score, and qualitative grade.
Hematological and Biochemical Profiles of Patients with Dengue Virus Infection in Lalitpur, Nepal
Authors: Rai Indira , Paudel Subash , Shrestha Santosh , Manandhar Debbie , Rai Shiba Kumar
Published: April 2024

Dengue viral infection is a disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the Aedes genus, and it arises as a result of being bitten by mosquitoes that are carrying the virus. This infection induces a wide range of changes in the body’s immune system. Thus serological evaluation together with hematological and biochemical parameters in cases of dengue viral infection make an accurate clinical diagnosis. The main objective of this study was to study the serological, hematological, and biochemical parameters among patients infected with Dengue virus. A total of 102 blood samples were collected at Asrik Diagnostic Lab, Lalitpur during the period of August to October 2022. Samples were analyzed by following methods: hematological tests were done by coulter counter, Biochemical tests were done by fully automated analyzer and serological tests were done by ELISA. Of the 102 blood samples NS1 antigen was detected in 62 (60.9%) whereas anti-dengue IgM antibody was detected in 10 (9.8%). Leukopenia and thrombocytopenia were present in 33 (53.1%) and 32 (51.6%) of the 62 NS1 positive samples, respectively. Of the 62 cases, only 16 samples were tested for the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). Out of 16 samples, ALT and AST level were significantly higher in 11 (68.8%) and 14 (87.5%) positive cases, respectively. The statistical analysis showed that there was no significant association between NS1 and IgM. It can be concluded that the investigation of leukocytes, thrombocytes, ALT, and AST helps to diagnose the dengue efficiently.
Pattern of ABO and Rh Blood Groups among Voluntary Blood Donors at Nepal Red Cross Society Central Blood Transfusion Service Centre, Kalimati, Kathmandu
Authors: Singh Smriti , Katwal Barsika , Rijal Tara Devi
Published: April 2024

Blood is a circulatory fluid, responsible for the transport of hormones, nutrients, and enzymes all over the body. It consists of a protein-rich fluid known as plasma, in which are suspended cellular elements: white blood cells (WBC), red blood cells (RBC), and platelets. ABO blood grouping and cross-matching are commonly tested for transfusion of blood and its components, organ transplantation, genetic studies, forensic determinations, as well as for medico-legal issues such as paternity disputes. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Nepal Red Cross Society Central Blood Transfusion Service Centre, Kalimati, Kathmandu from January 1st 2023 to June 2023 done in 187 donors. Among 187 donors, the age of the donors ranged from 18 years to 55 years, with an average age of 35±0.58 years. The above figure showed that the majority (65.0%) fell into the age group of 26-40 years, followed by those aged 41-55 years, and finally, those aged 18-25 years, respectively. Among all voluntary donors, the majority (71.0%) were male, while 29% were female donors. Data analysis was done by using SPSS and MS-Excel. The result showed maximum number of voluntary donors to be of blood group O, followed by B, A and AB.
Evaluation of Medical Management of Phimosis in Pediatric Patients: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Bajracharya Jasmine , Thapa Bineet , Oli Kaushal , Lamichhane Deepika , Shrestha Rit
Published: April 2024

Phimosis is considered virtually universal in newborn males. Circumcision is mostly done for unresolved phimosis. There is a stream of evidence that suggests steroid cream application is effective in these children prior to any surgical decision. A cross-sectional descriptive study from October 2021 to November 2022, was designed to include all cases of phimosis in male children up to 15 years of age. Caregivers of the patients were counseled and advised for management with hydrocortisone 1.0% ointment twice a daily and follow up in 2 weeks. The resolution rates were noted in 2 weeks and 4 weeks and unresolved children were counseled for either continuation of medical management or circumcision. Electronic registry was used to enroll all the cases and note the outcomes. A total of 146 boys were evaluated. Median age of presentation was 4 years, 113 children (77.4%) were successfully treated with medical therapy and only 33 children (22.6%) had failed medical therapy requiring circumcision. A total of 66 children (58.4%) required only 1 followup for resolution of phimosis. By contrast, 47 children (41.6%) required more than 1 follow-up for resolution. Topical steroid in treatment of phimosis is a very safe, effective, inexpensive and easy approach that attenuates the need for surgical intervention. The response rate is very high and adverse effects are minimal. In the developing world, medical therapy can thus be more feasible of an option as compared to surgery.
Effectiveness of Health Education Intervention on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Cervical Cancer among Women in a Selected Community of Kathmandu, Nepal
Authors: Gorkhali Binu , Amatya Mrigendra
Published: April 2024

Cervical cancer is considered a cancer that is preventable by means of vaccination against human papilloma virus (HPV) and early detection by screening. Its incidence is decreasing in developed countries but not in developing countries, including Nepal. Disease ignorance and low awareness about available preventive health services are the main causes for cervical cancer still being a leading cause of death by cancer. We evaluated the effectiveness of a health educational intervention in improving women’s knowledge about cervical cancer and its prevention in a semi-urban community of Kathmandu. Health education was provided in an interactive lecture for women of reproductive age in various wards of Shankarapur Municipality, Kathmandu. Its effectiveness was assessed by comparing the level of knowledge before and four weeks after the intervention, by interviewing participants based on a questionnaire consisting of 48 questions. The study was completed in 126 women (mean age 33.5 years). The mean pre-test and post-test correct scores were 10.2 and 42.13 respectively (p <0.001). Initially, 96.8% had poor knowledge (score <60.0% of total); post-intervention, 87.3% had good knowledge (score ≥80.0%, p <0.001). Knowledge before intervention was especially poor among older age, less educated, housewives or doing small business, and married women (p <0.001). Knowledge of cervical cancer and its prevention is poor among community women. A health education is very effective in improving women’s knowledge and should be implemented as a policy to achieve the goal of eliminating cervical cancer as a public health issue.
Impact of Foreign Direct Investment in GDP Growth of Nepal
Authors: Gautam Durga Prasad
Published: April 2024

The economic growth of a country relies significantly on foreign direct investment (FDI). FDI acts as a growth engine in a country like Nepal, where there is a lack of abundant investment capital. These capital gaps can be filled through foreign direct investment. This paper focuses on a theoretical and imperial investigation of how FDI affects Nepal's GDP growth. It explains the connection between Nepal's GDP growth and FDI. Analysis of the structure, trends, and effects of FDI on Nepal's GDP are the study's main goals. To evaluate the connection between FDI and Nepal's GDP growth, statistical approaches like Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), unit root, co-integration, and Granger causality test were utilized. The analysis is based on data from 1995–1996 to 2020–2022. OLS findings indicate a weekly positive correlation between FDI and Nepal's GDP growth. The results of the unit root test stop at the first difference rather than at the level. The co-integration test findings revealed that at the 55% significance level, no co-integration was rejected. This indicates that the variables are long-run co-integrated. The findings of the Granger causality test indicate that there is no causal connection between the variables.
Impulsive Buying Behaviors of Youth Generation Customers at Fashion Retailers in Nepal
Authors: Sah Gunja Kumari , Pokharel Shiva Prasad
Published: April 2024

This research paper aims to explore the phenomenon of impulse buying in the fashion retailer. The study examines situational and personal factors to determine which factor was perceived as leading to more impulsive buying. The study considered a quantitative deductive research approach. Research questionnaires were proposed by visiting and distributing the customers with 350 valid responses for data collection by purposive sampling techniques. Only the Youth (Y) generation was considered for the research work. The results were constrained by the sampling strategy, sample size, and assessment of the influential variables. The purchase urge was more strongly influenced by situational factors rather than personal factors. Therefore, fashion retailers must carefully decide on situational factors to encourage customers to impulse purchase.
Dalits in the Past and Present: Experiences of Chamars from Nepal Tarai
Authors: Yadav Shiv Kumar
Published: April 2024

This paper is about the caste system, status of one of the Dalit community (Chamar) and the change taking place in such community over the period of time. Caste system is the division of people based on occupational diversity which is unique feature of Hindu society.

According Hindu varna system, society is hierarchically divided as Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Sudra. In this hierarchy, Dalits were kept at the bottom with duty as labourers and service providers. Belonging to Shudra varna they were discriminated in the name of so called untouchable caste. The results of untouchability were manifested in various areas of social practice including work and wage. It made Dalits to at the margin of the society. Later on the provision of punishment if any case of untouchability was found in practice was made. Even after the implementation of legal provision that considers discriminatory or untouchable practices against Dalits as illegal activities there is still the practice of untouchability. Till the date most of Dalits including Chamars in Tarai are engaged in age-old traditional occupation or manual works.

 Based on the previous literatures and few narratives collected through interviews this paper argues that the status of Chamar, one of the Dalit communities of Tarai was facing various problems including untouchability in the past and even today they are experiencing problems of various kinds including untouchability. However, social and cultural movement of Dalits in eastern Tarai of Nepal is a struggle for changing status of Dalits including Chamars.
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Policies: Considerations in Health Sectors in Nepal
Authors: Dulal Tulasa Devi
Published: April 2024

This article tries to highlight the existing gender equality and social inclusion GESI policies and practices in health sectors in Nepal. Nepal has participated and ratified the gender policies in all Conventions and Conferences. To fulfill this very obligation, it has introduced some legal provisions and made an attempt to implement them. Due to this region, Nepal has started to address the gender issues in health sectors from Interim Constitution 2007AD addresses health as a fundamental right and that have very citizen shall have the right to basic health services free of cost from the state, as provided in law. Ninth, Tenth and Three-Year Interim Plan have pursued gender equality and women’s empowerment through a gender mainstreaming strategy. The governance framework, fundamental rights and directives of the constitution provide the impetus for revising the 2009 Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Strategy of the Health Sector and to align the strategy with the new governance arrangements and state obligations. The institutional structure to lead and coordinate the mainstreaming of GESI into the health system was created in 2012. The Health Sector Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Strategy (2010) provides the foundation for mainstreaming GESI, ensuring that policy development and programme planning are viewed through a create a favourable environment for the use of rights based approaches and more equitable access to healthcare. Implementation of the strategy is guided by the GESI Operational Guidelines (2013). Constitution of Nepal 2015 AD has also considered the rights of women as the right to receive special opportunities based on positive discrimination in education, health, employment, and social security. The Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and the Nepal Health Sector Strategy (2015-2020) embrace the importance of gender equality, and leaving no one behind to achieve health goals.
Včasná intervencia zameraná na deti s Downovým syndrómom
Authors: Balážová Jana , Sádovská Anna
Published: April 2024

Vo vedeckej monografii, v súlade so snahou vyhnúť sa zovšeobecnenému pohľadu na deti s Downovým syndrómom (ďalej iba DS) na základe ich fenotypových charakteristík a preferencii individualizovaných prístupov, autorky v jednotlivých kapitolách pojednávajú o včasnej intervencii zameranej na deti s DS, ktorá priamo súvisí so špecifikami starostlivosti a edukácie detí s DS v ranom veku. Približujú službu včasnej intervencie, jej legislatívnu úpravu a sumarizujú jej súčasti v jednotlivých rezortoch. Snažia sa poukázať na rozdielnosť poskytovania služby včasnej intervencie vo vybraných krajinách Európy. Pozornosť upriamujú na rodinu, ktorá má významnú úlohu pri rozvoji detí s DS. Prinášajú nadhľad (dynamickosť sveta a akceptácia perspektív aj limitov), prehľad (konkrétne inšpiratívne tipy, riešenia, situácie a pod.). Poskytujú podrobné popisy ľudí s DS z medicínskeho hľadiska, ako aj najnovšie výskumné poznatky o vývine mozgu, rizikách neskorších zdravotných problémov. Prezentujú všeobecné poznatky o potrebách detí s DS a význame ich sociálneho a kultúrneho prostredia, ako aj hlboký pohľad na možnosti zásahov do ich vývinu, konkrétne zmyslovej stimulácie, psychomotorického, kognitívneho, rečového a emocionálneho vývinu. Napokon predstavujú výskum rodín s deťmi s DS, v ktorom ich zaujímala oblasť špecifík starostlivosti a edukácie detí s DS. Monografiu možno vnímať ako pomocnú ruka pre tých, ktorí sa venujú deťom s Downovým syndrómom od raného veku.
Implementation of Income Tax Payment for Sale and Purchase of Land Rights (Study in West Lombok District)
Authors: Saputra Roy Himawan , Wibowo Gatot Dwi Hendro , Minollah
Published: April 2024

This research aims to find out and understand the implementation of electronic payment of income tax for buying and selling land rights in West Lombok Regency. The research method used is normative and empirical, then analyzed descriptively qualitatively, using a sociological, statutory, and conceptual approach. The regulation of payment of income tax on the sale and purchase of land rights is that the Government has the authority which originates from legislation in terms of tax collection and is then delegated to the Ministry. Finance through the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) which is one of the echelons I units under the auspices of the Ministry of Finance and is implemented by KPP Pratama throughout the Republic of Indonesia. Based on research, income tax payments for the electronic buying and selling of land rights in West Lombok Regency have been implemented by the regulations of the Director General of Taxes PER-05/Pj/2017 concerning Electronic Tax Payments as appropriate. Obstacles in implementing electronic tax payments in West Lombok Regency include legal constraints such as requirements for carrying out tax validation and the level of compliance in tax payments. From a non-legal perspective, such as internal and external obstacles in the form of the community's inability to use information technology and other technical matters. The implementation of the e-billing system can be effective if its implementation-intensive socialization and training are carried out first for taxpayers to make it easier in its application.
The Scope of Pre-Trial Post Constitutional Court Ruling
Authors: Purnama Dian , Amiruddin  , Pancaningrum Rina Khairani
Published: April 2024

The research aims to analyze the scope of the Pretrial Decision post-decision of the Constitutional Court and the legal considerations of pretrial judges’ post-decision of the Constitutional Court. This research is a normative legal research using the legislative, conceptual, and case approaches. The research found that first, the scope of the Pretrial Decision post-decision of the Constitutional Court has been expanded regarding the "determination of suspects post-decision of the Constitutional Court Number: 21/PUU-XII/2014", "limitation of the material legal scope of pretrial post-decision of the Constitutional Court Number: 109/PUU-XIII/2015", "expiration of pretrial petition post-decision of the Constitutional Court Number: 102/PUU-XIII/2015", and "submission of SPDP post-decision of the Constitutional Court Number: 130/PUU-XIII/2015". Second, some legal considerations by the District Court judges who examine, adjudicate, and decide on pretrial petitions post-decision of the Constitutional Court still vary in perspectives and their application to the submission of pretrial petitions post-decision of the Constitutional Court. Among them can be found from the legal considerations by the Judge in Decision Number: 3/Pid.Pra/2023/PN.Pya, Decision Number: 2/Pid.Pra/2023/PN.Sbw, Decision Number: 5/Pid.Pra/2023/PN.Mlg, and Decision Number: 2/Pid.Pra/2024/PN Jkt.Sel.
«La cultura no vende». Los suplementos culturales en Guadalajara
Authors: Mejía Picón Diego
Published: April 2024

En años recientes han disminuido el número de páginas dedicadas a la cultura en los diarios locales, los recortes incluyen a las secciones y suplementos que alguna vez se editaron en la ciudad. Las razones parecen obvias a primera vista: crisis económicas, baja en los índices de lectura, encarecimiento del papel; aunque si miramos detenidamente, podríamos observar otra realidad: la poca formación periodística, la pobre habilidad de los publicistas para vender estos espacios, una limitada visión de los editores y los dueños de los diarios, y un prejuicio unánime acarreado durante décadas: la cultura no vende.
Raúl Mora Lomelí SJ: el poeta tartamudo
Authors: Blas Alvarado Perla Araceli
Published: April 2024

Para el padre Raúl Mora SJ (1932-2010), la esperanza se convirtió en un llamado para seguir a Jesús, y esto lo llevó a tomar sus votos como jesuita en 1949. Fue rector del ITESO de 1970 a 1972 y profesor emérito. Su trayectoria fue extensa y diversa, pues sus estudios y su formación en la Compañía de Jesús le permitieron desenvolverse en varios campos como la teología, la filosofía y la comunicación. Estudió la Licenciatura en Humanidades Clásicas en el Instituto Libre de Literatura, la Licenciatura en Filosofía en el Instituto Libre de Filosofía y Ciencias de México, así como Teología en la Universidad Gregoriana en Roma y el Doctorado en Letras por la Sorbona de París.
Tomas Eloy Martínez. In memoriam
Authors: Orozco Carlos Enrique
Published: April 2024

No tengo duda de que el periodismo está en crisis y el jalisciense no es la excepción a esta tendencia mundial. Sin embargo, también es cierto que una generación de periodistas formados en Guadalajara está haciendo muy buen papel en varios medios de comunicación de los llamados nacionales. El más escuchado puede ser Salvador Camarena porque conduce un noticiero de la W Radio con mucha audiencia; pero también podemos citar a Luis Miguel González, director de El Economista o a Jorge Zepeda, quien hasta hace unos meses aún dirigía El Universal. Rosa Esther Juárez y Luis Petersen son directivos del Grupo Milenio y media docena más trabajan como editores, reporteros o colaboradores free lance en importantes medios. El denominador común de esta brillante generación de periodistas tapatíos es que empezaron su carrera en el periodismo con la fundación del periódico Siglo 21 en 1991. Y lo más relevante es que fueron formados por el periodista y escritor argentino Tomás Eloy Martínez porque ninguno de ellos tenía experiencia de trabajo en un diario. Tomás Eloy falleció el 31 de enero de 2010, y valgan estas líneas como un homenaje a quien dejara una fructífera herencia en la práctica del periodismo en Guadalajara.
El mundial de Sudáfrica: sin Ponchito pero con bolsillos llenos
Authors: Masini Aguilera Bernardo
Published: April 2024

A nadie le resulta novedoso que el futbol profesional constituye uno de los negocios más lucrativos para los medios de comunicación de cualquier país. En el caso de las televisoras mexicanas, por referir un ejemplo cercano, solamente un proceso electoral federal podría superar la facturación en materia de publicidad que implica un mundial de futbol. Los aficionados a este deporte nos contamos por millones alrededor del mundo. Las expectativas que genera el mundial de la especialidad rebasan por mucho a las que acarrean otros acontecimientos, deportivos o no deportivos, tales como los Juegos Olímpicos —de invierno o verano—, el Supertazón de la NFL, la entrega anual de los Óscares de la Academia o la Serie Mundial de las Grandes Ligas de beisbol. Incluso en los Estados Unidos, donde históricamente el futbol soccer era una industria cultural un tanto aletargada, el público consumidor ha sacado la cabeza del universo de sus propios deportes para asomarse a las ligas europeas, y admirar a los grandes jugadores del circuito internacional.
9. Audiencias críticas: una propuesta para la transformación social
Authors: Esparza Montaño Mónica Melissa
Published: April 2024

Una de las rutas que debe seguir la lucha por los derechos fundamentales y más en específico por la defensa de los derechos de la comunicación —el derecho a la información y libertad de expresión—, es la construcción de una sociedad de individuos capaces de ejercerlos con pleno conocimiento de sus alcances y limitaciones, sujetos cuya libertad pueda sustentarse en el discernimiento de sus decisiones como consumidores de medios y en su capacidad para posicionarse en entera libertad frente a ellos.
1. Metodología general del proyecto
Authors: Paláu Cardona Magdalena Sofía
Published: April 2024

Para profundizar en el conocimiento del sistema de comunicación política se decidió realizar un proyecto de investigación que permitiera analizar los componentes centrales de dicho sistema. El propósito de esta investigación es realizar una observación de la operación del sistema de comunicación política mexicano, a través del monitoreo de la información y publicidad electoral que aparezca en espacios televisivos de señal abierta, radiofónicos y de prensa diaria producidos en Guadalajara, así como en redes sociales como blogs, Facebook o Twitter. Se diseñaron ocho líneas o proyectos particulares que abordan aspectos de interés y sobre los cuales centramos la atención de la observación.
3. Modificaciones en el sistema de comunicación local en la coyuntura de las elecciones de 2012
Authors: Paláu Cardona Magdalena Sofía
Published: April 2024

Durante los procesos electorales y durante otros acontecimientos, tales como los deportivos o las catástrofes, los sistemas de comunicación de una sociedad viven una fase de intensificación de la información. Cada unidad del sistema de comunicación tiene formas distintas de incorporar a sus rutinas ese excedente informativo. En ocasiones basta con añadir secciones especiales a los espacios informativos existentes, en otras los responsables de los medios deciden abrir programas especiales para abordar dichos acontecimientos. A diferencia de las catástrofes, los procesos electorales, momentos centrales en la vida democrática de una sociedad, por lo general tienen una calendarización definida en el tiempo y, en México, están excesivamente normados. El caso de las elecciones puede servir para analizar la operación del sistema de comunicación política de una sociedad, por lo que centrar la mirada en la operación de los medios de comunicación durante el proceso electoral resulta pertinente para profundizar el conocimiento sobre dicho sistema.
Medios de comunicación y derecho a la información en Jalisco, 2011
Authors: Larrosa–Fuentes Juan S.
Published: April 2024

Este informe marca una etapa especial del observatorio de medios, un momento de consolidación institucional que permite generar nuevas apuestas hacia el futuro, pues se cumple un lustro de las actividades académicas y editoriales que se propuso. Esta publicación está pensada para realizarse cada 12 meses, como una suerte de “libro del año” de la comunicación en Jalisco. Como bien lo planteamos en el primer informe, la idea que nos motiva a publicar un texto de estas características es documentar el presente, las coyunturas y el día a día que va moldeando el sistema de comunicación del estado.
La música: industria cultural en transformación
Authors: Contreras Serratos Esteban
Published: April 2024

Acontecimientos como la primera Feria Internacional de la Música (FIM), realizada en junio de 2011, inscriben a Guadalajara en la escena cultural de Latinoamérica y en el mercado de la música global. Enrique Blanc, asesor de medios de la FIM, señala que es pronto para hacer un balance numérico de los aportes de este encuentro a la ciudad, sin embargo, no duda que fue “el mejor pretexto para acercar a la ciudad a expertos de la industria musical, periodistas y músicos internacionales”.
From the history of the series ‘Literary Heritage’ [‘Literaturnoe nasledstvo’]. I. Zilberstein and S. Makashin: the scholars’ relationship
Authors: Druzhinin P. A.
Published: April 2024

It is a known fact that the relationship between I. Zilberstein and S. Makashin, two celebrated editors and publication supervisors of the renowned scholarly series ‘Literary Heritage’ [‘Literaturnoe nasledstvo’] founded in 1931, deteriorated to a bitter conflict in the years after WWII. The strife gravely impaired the operation of the project for decades. Yet neither memoirists nor researchers have so far succeeded in discovering the actual cause of the two scholars’ mutual resentment. The article features previously unpublished documents related to the history of literary studies that shed light on this conundrum and uncover new facts about the history of the ‘Literary Heritage’ publications. Zilberstein’s speaker notes for the ‘Prague meeting’ of 1958, quoted from the author’s manuscript, prove a unique treasure trove of biographical facts about the scholars at the heart of the conflict and the history of literary studies in general. Relying on documentary evidence, the article reveals that Zilberstein intentionally credited himself as the sole founder of ‘Literary Heritage,’ consigning the names of his co-founders, protectors and colleagues in the 1930s — most notably, I. Ippolit (I. Sitkovsky), to oblivion.
Tasso, T. (2022). Jerusalem Delivered. Translated, prefaced and annotated by R. Dubrovkin. Moscow: Vodoley. (In Russ.)
Authors: Yampolskaya A. V.
Published: April 2024

The review deals with R. Dubrovkin’s Russian translation of Torquato Tasso’s chivalric epic Jerusalem Delivered (Izdatelstvo Ivana Limbakha, 2020; Vodoley, 2022). This complete translation of the poem carefully considers the original’s metric and stylistic characteristics and relies on a scholarly publication of the source text. The book is founded on thorough philological research. The introduction is of interest in its own right: It discusses Tasso’s life and work, as well as the myth surrounding his personality, and tells the story of the poem’s creation and Tasso’s reception in Europe and Russia. The book is supplied with comments, a summary of the contents, a names index, and the translator’s article entitled ‘Where the dictionary stops...’ which offers an overview of the poem’s Russian translations and details the principal difficulties encountered by translators as well as the discovered solutions.
Poletaeva, T. (2020). A group portrait against the environs. Moscow: OGI. (In Russ.)
Authors: Bokarev A.  S.
Published: April 2024

The reviewer describes T. Poletaeva’s book, which consists of three novellas of reminiscences, as a crucial source of facts about the daily literary activities of the ‘Moscow Time’ [‘Moskovskoe vremya’] poets as well as the late Soviet era in general. Written at different points in time and published as a collection, these texts are interpreted as narrative ‘takes’ depicting the same biographical matter. The author seeks to prove that the novellas’ unique characteristics stem from a particular narrative organization, namely, the emphasis on the figure or the background against which it is portrayed. The figure in question (a recurrent character in all three novellas) is the ideologist of the ‘Moscow Time’ group and Poletaeva’s first husband A. Soprovsky, whose character is presented in much detail. The background for the narration is made up of the memoirist’s numerous ‘fellow travellers’ (the book contains their group portrait) and the locations and spaces that accommodated the events of the author’s life (so-called ‘environs’).
WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS IN TURKEY CONDUCTED WITHIN THE SCOPE OF ILO LABOR INSPECTION CONVENTION
Authors: Koçali Kaan
Published: April 2024

One of the problems that emerged with industrialization in the world is the fact that the health and safety of workers is at risk. Unfortunately, Turkey does not show sufficient sensitivity to this issue. Therefore, thousands of our employees have work accidents every year. Before or after work accidents, inspectors of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security proactively carry out inspections on behalf of occupational safety in order to prevent these bad consequences. In this study, the situation analysis of workplace inspections carried out within the scope of ILO Convention No. 81 on labor inspection after the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Law No. 6331 was conducted. For this purpose, data on inspections are taken from the Ministry of Labor and Social Security Guidance and Inspection Directorate Activities and Social Security Institution Statistical Yearbooks. The data set was created to cover the period between 2013-2022 in order to observe the impact of the OHS Law No.6331 on business inspections in the 10-year period from the date of entry into force. Work accidents were examined by creating hypotheses using the data of the number of inspections, the number of workers reached during the inspections, the causes of work accidents examined in the inspections, the number of active insured people and the number of employees, and these data were evaluated with correlation analysis, which is one of the quantitative research methods. As a result, it was calculated that the number of labor inspections in Turkey is very low, insufficient in terms of occupational accidents, and has an average impact of 2.37% in terms of OHS. In future studies, a point of view has been put forward for theoretical and applied research to increase this effect and the existence of a different situation for the prevention of work accidents in Turkey has been pointed out.
Monitoring of phytophages in spring wheat agrocenoses in view of applying different agrotechnological methods in the conditions of the North-East of Kazakhstan
Authors: Ualiyeva R.M.
Published: April 2024

The article discusses issues related to the impact of agrotechnical practices (sowing time and preceding crop) on the number and species diversity of pests in spring wheat varieties of foreign and Kazakhstan breeding in the conditions of the North-East of Kazakhstan. In order to increase plant resistance to pests and identify the impact of various preceding crops the research in 2022 was conducted in agricultural organizations located in the regions of North-Eastern Kazakhstan. The spring and summer of the vegetation period of 2022 were characterized by high temperatures and a lack of moisture in the soil, impact of which is seen in the form of turgor decrease in plant organisms and their resistance to various damages. In the course of early sowing of Triso wheat, the plants were more affected at the initial stage of development by the lack of moisture in the soil and high temperatures, which identified in the form growth retardation and increased plant susceptibility to pest damage. The sowing of other varieties was carried out at the optimal time recommended by the scientific institutions of the region ― in the period of May 15‒24. This allowed the culture to develop normally and avoid the most vulnerable phases during the maximum level of summer precipitation, which is typical for North-Eastern Kazakhstan in the third decade of June. The practical significance of the work is in the possibility of effective implementation of protective measures and optimization of the agricultural technology used in accordance with the soil and climatic conditions of crop cultivation and species diversity of phytophages.
Новые полимерные комплексы гидразида изоникотиновой кислоты противотуберкулезного и иммуностимулирующего действия
Authors: Сливкин А.И. , Беленова А.С. , Корниенко С.В. , Дьякова Н.А. , Добрина Ю.В.
Published: April 2024

Туберкулез относится к одному из социально значимых заболеваний. В научной литературе обосно-вана целесообразность использования полимерных матриц для иммобилизации протуберкулезных препаратов, что способствует завершению фагоцитоза. Проведено сравнительное исследование противотуберкулезной активности аналогов конденсата гидразида изоникотиновой кислоты при лечении экспериментального туберкулеза у мышей. Установлена эффективность использования хлоргидроксихитозанового комплекса с 1-изоникотинил-2-D-глюкозилгидрозон с включенным Со2+ в сравнении с хитозан-кобальт-1-изоникотинил-2-D-глюкозилгидрозоном при лечении экспериментального туберкулеза. Выявлена иммуностимулирующая активность полимерного металлокомплекса, сравнимая с комплексом хитозан-кобальт-1-изоникотинил-2-D-глюкозилгидрозон. Полученные в эксперименте ре-зультаты могут использоваться при разработке современных методов лечения туберкулеза.
Сравнительный анализ составов масла Nigella sativa (черный тмин) из Сирии и Пакистана методом хромато-масс-спектрометрии
Authors: Сүлеймен Е.М. , Сүлеймен Р.Н. , Айкешев Б.М.
Published: April 2024

В статье представлен анализ химических составов эфирного масла из Nigella sativa L. из Пакистана и Сирии. С использованием метода хромато-масс-спектрометрии (GC/MS) были выявлены и подробно проанализированы компоненты масла из обеих стран. Результаты показали незначительные различия в содержании химических компонентов между маслом тмина из Пакистана и Сирии. В эфирном масле из Пакистана выявлено повышенное содержание пальмитиновой кислоты, (Z)-9-октадеценовой кислоты и метилового эфира (Z,Z)-9,12-октадекадиеновой кислоты (линолевая кислота, метиловый эфир), в то время как эфирное масло из Сирии содержит больше гептадекановой и олеиновой кислот. Эти результаты свидетельствуют о том, что местоположение влияет на химический состав масла тмина, что имеет важное значение для его медицинского и кулинарного использования. Известно наличие ряда других компонентов, включая α-Туйен, α-Пинен, β-Пинен, о-Пимен, м-Ментан-6,8-диен, лимонен, γ-Терпинен, цис-4-метокситуйан, лонгифолен, метилтетрадеканоат и многие другие, которые могут оказывать разнообразные биологические эффекты. Эти результаты предоставляют важные данные для научного сообщества и промышленных предприятий, занимающихся производством и применением масла черного тмина. Знание различий в составе масла в зависимости от его происхождения способствует оптимизации производства и расширению возможностей для его медицинского и кулинарного использования. Результаты настоящего исследования предоставляют ценную основу для будущих исследований в области биохимии и медицинского применения масла черного тмина.
Common macrophytes with potential for ethnobotany and medicinal in the Terme wetlands of the Yeşilırmak Delta
Authors: Topaldemir Halim , Taş Beyhan
Published: April 2024

The current research aimed to document the ethnobotany and medical important aquatic/semi-aquatic macrophytes common in the Terme wetlands in the Yeşilırmak Delta in northern Türkiye. To determine the ethno-medical potential of aquatic plants, the ethnobotanical knowledge of the local people was not used, and scientific studies on the subject were evaluated. There are rich lentic and lotic systems with different features, depths and sizes in the Yeşilırmak Delta. Macrophytes, used in the treatment of various ailments and whose bioactive properties are mentioned in the literature, were collected and identified through field research lasting five years (2017-2022). In the examinations, it was determined that Terme wetlands are very rich in terms of macrophyte diversity. A total of 22 water plant species with ethno-medicinal characteristics, belonging to 18 genera and 14 families, were documented from Terme wetlands. Plants consist of emerged, submersed, floating, and free-floating leaf species in aquatic/semi-aquatic habitats. It has been determined that some macrophytes (Azolla filiculoides Lam., Wolffia arrhiza (L.) Horkel ex Wimm., Salvinia natans (L.) All., Ceratophyllum demersum L., Ranunculus sphaerospermus Boiss & Blanche, R. trichophyllus Chaix ex Vill.) overgrow in different seasons. Literature research shows that existing aquatic plants are rich in bioactive compounds, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, etc. In addition to its effects, it has also been shown that it has the potential to be used in different areas of industry. Study findings show that Yeşilırmak Delta has significant potential in ethnobotanical aquatic plant richness. Aquatic plants have been ignored as medicinal plants in Türkiye. However, research shows that these plants, common in wetlands, have high potential for natural, commercial and pharmacological use. Determining the aquatic plant diversity and potential of wetlands can support ethnobotanical research. Macrophytes rich in edible and bioactive components can contribute to the region's economic, ecological and sociocultural activities. It can also ensure the protection of wetlands, which have been under increasing pressure from anthropogenic activities in recent years. Preserving wetlands, which have many functional features, is very important in terms of being least affected by global climate change, which is expected to increase its impact in the future and ensure the sustainability of natural balance and biodiversity.
Length-weight relationship and condition factor for five common fish species in a recently constructed reservoir (Tugwi-Mukosi Dam) - Zimbabwe
Authors: Mabika Nyasha , Magqina Terence , Makoni Tendai
Published: April 2024

Tugwi-Mukosi is a recently constructed reservoir in the Masvingo Province of Zimbabwe. The objective of the study was to estimate the length-weight relationship (LWR) and condition factors (K) of five freshwater fish species collected from the dam. Three hundred eighty-seven fish samples were caught by gill nets and sein between January and September 2021. The estimated exponent value b varied between 2.814 and 3.228 among the fish species. The b values indicated that three species (Oreochromis niloticus, Coptodon rendalli and Micropterus salmoides) followed negative allometric growth (b < 3). In contrast, Clarias garipinus showed isometric growth (b = 3), while Oreochromis mossambicus exhibited positive allometric growth (b > 3). More than 94% (R2 > 0.94) of the weights (responses) variations were explained by the models, so the models fit the data well. The K values of all the fish species, except for C. gariepinus, ranged between 1.3 - 2.2; this indicates that these species are doing well in the reservoir. This observation suggests that Tugwi-Mukosi currently provides a favourable habitat for the fish species. The current study's findings will give valuable baseline data for assessing the status of fish populations and conducting ecological surveys for future fish conservation and management.
The effects of dietary cadmium on growth, antioxidant defence system and feed evaluation performance of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Authors: Gündoğdu Ayşe , Harmantepe Fatma Burcu
Published: April 2024

The present study was carried out to determine the effect of dietary cadmium exposure on growth performance, changes in manganese, zinc, copper, calcium, magnesium, iron, selenium, and cadmium metals in liver and muscle tissue, liver antioxidant enzymes, and the histology of the fish. Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) with weights of 39.45 ±1.13 g was used in the experiment conducted in 2 groups and three replicates. The Control group was fed a cadmium-free diet, and the Cadmium group was fed a diet containing 5.03 µg/kg of cadmium twice a day until satiation. It was determined that cadmium intake through the diet affected growth rate and the feed evaluation performance negatively. In fish exposed to cadmium, manganese, zinc, copper, calcium, magnesium, iron, selenium, superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase values in both muscle and liver tissues were significantly (p<0.05) decreased, whereas cadmium levels in muscle and liver and malondialdehyde levels in liver were significantly (p<0.05) increased. The histopathological examination of the liver revealed that cadmium caused liver damage. These results showed that rainbow trout exposed to dietary cadmium were highly sensitive to the metal, and the decreased levels of metals such as copper, zinc, manganese, and selenium in the liver tissue, which are involved in the antioxidant defence system, can be considered an indicator of the weakening of the antioxidant defence system.
Composição química do músculo Longissimus de bovinos alimentados com diferentes volumosos com ou sem adição de levedura
Authors: Rotta Polyana Pizzi , Maggioni Daniele , Duccati Taciana , Perotto Daniel , Visentainer Jesuí Vergílio , Do Prado Ivanor Nunes
Published: April 2024

A carne bovina precisa ser mais competitiva em relação à de outras espécies, como aves e suínos, que possuem controle rigoroso de qualidade. Portanto, é necessário investir nos aspectos qualitativos. Com o objetivo de conseguir uma carne de qualidade, foi verificado se a introdução da levedura em volumosos apresentava alterações à sua composição. Avaliou-se a composição química da carne (Longissimus) de machos inteiros. As dietas experimentais foram compostas por um concentrado contendo farelo de algodão, milho, uréia e minerais e por dois tipos de volumosos, silagem de sorgo forrageiro (AG 2002) ou feno de Tifton 85 (Cynodon spp.), as quais se associaram ou não levedura (Saccharomyces cerevisae). Foram abatidos quarenta bovinos com idade média de 23 meses e peso vivo final médio de 514kg. Retiraram-se amostras do músculo Longissimus entre a 10ª e a 11ª costelas. Os diferentes volumosos não influenciaram na composição química da carne, no entanto, a presença de levedura junto ao feno reduziu (P < 0,05) a percentagem de lipídios na carne. Em conclusão, inclusão de levedura numa ração tendo o feno como volumoso reduz o teor de lipídios na carne bovina.
Evaluation of the Association of Fatigue Syndrome with Levels of Key Inflammatory Markers and Various Medical Interventions in Long-COVID and Post-COVID Patients
Authors:   Kazan State Medical University, Kolesnikov P.E. ,   Kazan, Russian Federation, Vizel A.A. ,   Kazan State Medical University; Kazan, Russian Federation, Abashev A.R. ,   Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan; Kazan, Russian Federation
Published: April 2024

Aim. Using a specialized fatigue rating scale, to identify risk factors for fatigue syndrome formation in patients hospitalized for COVID-19-induced lung damage at different follow-up periods — at long-COVID and post-COVID. Design. A retrospective observational study. Materials and methods. The study included 100 patients — 60 women and 40 men aged 25 to 84 years, Me — 58 (50–64) years, who underwent hospitalization for lung lesions caused by PCR-confirmed COVID-19 infection. Fatigue was detected in 66% of them. Patients were divided into long-COVID (up to 12 weeks) and post-COVID (more than 12 weeks) groups according to the time period after hospital discharge. Fatigue was assessed using the validated Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS). With a score of 21 or more, fatigue was considered clinically significant. Key inflammatory markers (ferritin, C-reactive protein, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio, erythrocyte sedimentation rate) and various medical interventions (vaccination, transfer to the intensive care unit, use of etiotropic and anticoagulant therapy at the outpatient stage) were considered as possible predictors of fatigue, the data on which were taken from medical records. Results. Key inflammatory markers associated with the severity of acute COVID-19 have different prognostic value in the assessment of fatigue. A statistically significant association was found between fatigue syndrome as assessed by FAS and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio at hospital admission (p = 0.042), erythrocyte sedimentation rate at discharge (p = 0.013), ferritin level at discharge (p = 0.021), whereas a similar association between FAS score and CRP level was not found either at hospital admission (p = 0.775) or at hospital discharge (p = 0.272). Various medical interventions were also associated with the formation of fatigue syndrome. Patients who underwent hospitalization in the intensive care unit were significantly more likely to report fatigue syndrome (p = 0.044, for the long-COVID period p = 0.006), the protective effect of vaccination was significant (p = 0.002, for post-COVID p = 0.009). No association was found between fatigue syndrome and outpatient use of etiotropic therapy (p = 0.459) or anticoagulants (p = 0.358). Conclusion. Fatigue syndrome after a COVID-19 with lung lesions is associated with the features of the therapy administered and the levels of some laboratory markers during the acute phase of infection. Keywords: COVID-19 coronavirus infection, long-COVID, post-COVID, fatigue, Fatigue Assessment Scale, inflammatory markers.