bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Critique of The Tyranny of Merit from a Psychological Perspective: Would Randomness to Success Reduce Distributive Injustice or Induce Psychological Existential Crisis for Adolescents?
Authors: Lai Yukou
Published: October 2023

This manuscript provides a critical analysis of Michael Sandel’s proposal to introduce a “lottery of the qualified” system as a solution to the perceived distributive injustice within the current meritocratic education system. While cknowledging Sandel’s perspective on the distributive deficiencies in the college admission process within contemporary meritocratic education, the author presents a counterargument to Sandel’s proposal of implementing a lottery system, with a particular emphasis on its psychological implications. Drawing on Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development theory, the critique argues that the proposed lottery system may hinder the crucial identity formation process during adolescence, leading to psychological existential crises. This assertion is supported by real-world examples from the Chinese education system, which already operates with a similar mechanism and has witnessed a rise in psychological issues among students. In conclusion, this manuscript advocates for alternative solutions to address distributive injustice within contemporary meritocratic education system, such as redefining the concept of merit and shifting the focus of rewards towards contributions to the broader community. The author underscores the significance of considering both social and psychological implications when formulating educational policies to foster a more equitable and just society.
Research on Evaluation Model of University Dance Practice Course Based on Dance Flow Theory
Authors: Gang Yi , Zhang Bi
Published: October 2023

This study focuses on the evaluation model of university dance practice courses based on Dance Flow theory. Firstly, through the analysis of the research background, the purpose of this study is clarified, emphasizing the shortcomings of students’ emotional and cognitive development in existing teaching models, as well as the lack of attention to students’ Flow state. Secondly, through literature research, the relevant concepts of Dance Flow theory are defined, exploring the characteristics of Flow state and its importance in evaluating dance practice courses. Thirdly, the significance and challenges of evaluating university dance practice courses are analyzed. Course evaluation can help students and teachers improve their practical abilities and teaching quality. However, there are challenges in formulating scientifically reasonable evaluation criteria and balancing objectivity and subjectivity. Therefore, the study proposes strategies to optimize the evaluation model using Dance Flow theory. Lastly, through the implementation and analysis of the evaluation model, relevant conclusions are drawn. The conclusions include: Firstly, the evaluation model based on Dance Flow theory effectively assesses students’ performance and learning outcomes in dance practice courses. Secondly, the study finds that there are differences in Flow experience and learning outcomes among different students in dance practice courses.
Innovations in Oral Pathology Laboratory - A Mini Review
Authors: Karthikeyan Ramalingam,
Published: October 2023

Over the past two decades, a multitude of technological advancements have been integrated into histopathology laboratories, offering tools to enhance standardization and ensure occupational safety. Digital tracking plays a central role in guiding the entire process, from labeling cassettes and slides to the final stages of generating whole slide images, and storage of tissue blocks and tissue sections.
Versatile equipment has effectively replaced time-consuming manual tasks, which were susceptible to errors and material loss. Currently, collaborative robots are assuming responsibilities once exclusively carried out by humans. The emergence of these novel technologies is anticipated to help in improving oral pathology laboratory practices.
WISATA KAMPOENG PENDEKAR MENEMBUS LORONG WAKTU DENGAN TEORI LINIERITAS LIMA DIMENSI
Authors: Darwanto Agus , Apriliani Fadillah Eka , Atiqah Qori Jihan
Published: October 2023

Various tourist destinations offer unforgettable experiences for their visitors. Kampoeng Pendekar Tourism offers a five-dimensional experience that invites visitors to the ancient kingdom era. This research aims to find out how the management strategy of Kampoeng Pendekar Tourism in attracting visitors by applying the theory of linear five dimensions. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, surveys, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive analysis by performing reduction and interpretation. The results of the study explain the highly innovative breakthrough by the management of Kampoeng Pendekar Tourism, which is able to linearize tourism, entertainment, and shows that elevate traditional content that appears old-fashioned into a five-dimensional sensation according to the theory introduced by Gillian Crampton Smith and Kevin Silver by creating a display of the past era, such as traditional houses and huts; officers, tour guides, and traders are required to wear Javanese traditional clothing; even the tour guides wear clothing resembling ancient warrior attire. All the food sold is traditional cuisine that is nearly extinct. The use of kepeng currency is the strongest sensation that brings visitors back to the past era. In addition, there are traditional games, art performances, and cultural attractions.
EVALUASI PROGRAM FLOOD MANAGEMENT IN SELECTED RIVER BASINS DI KABUPATEN PANDEGLANG
Authors: Nugroho Arif , Hakim Agus Lukman , Handoko Pryo , Sanjaya Natta , Mulyani Ipah , Hadiono Ade
Published: October 2023

The problem of flooding and erosion is a natural phenomenon that greatly affects the community. Losses resulting from these events can reduce the quality of human life in various aspects of life. So there is a need for immediate management with various strategies. One of them is the Evaluation of the Flood Management in Selected River Basins Program in Pandeglang Regency. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the Farmland Management and Sustainable Agriculture Practices for Flood Management in Selected River Basins program Sector Project Pandeglang with the perspective of the CIPP evaluation model (Context, Input, Process, Product) and to recommend sustainability strategies. The research was conducted using a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The results showed that the existence of the FMSRB program was able to answer various problems with critical lands and flood risk. Then the most effective continuation strategy that must be carried out is carried out by the Pandeglang Regency government with a Collaborative Governance strategy, namely collaboration between the Regency government and the private sector, universities/academics, and so on. The conclusion of the research is that the CIPP evaluation model can answer the main causes of flooding in the Pandeglang Regency.
APAKAH INDEKS PEMBANGUNAN MANUSIA DAN TINGKAT PENGANGGURAN BERDAMPAK TERHADAP PEREKONOMIAN DI KERESIDENAN BANYUMAS?
Authors: Purba Samuel Fery
Published: October 2023

One of the indicators of economic growth is quality human development, which is measured in three aspects: a decent standard of living, health, and education. Inequality in human development persists in the Banyumas Residency area, impacting the regional economy. The aim of the study is to examine the correlation between mean years of schooling, human development index, and unemployment rate to GRDP per capita (proxy of economic growth) in Banyumas Residency, Central Java. Secondary research data comes from the Statistics Indonesia website. The research method uses panel data regression, consisting of time series data for 2017–2022 and cross-sectional data from 4 areas in Banyumas Residency, namely Banyumas Regency, Purbalingga Regency, Cilacap Regency, and Banjarnegara Regency. The Fixed Effect Model is the chosen estimation model in answering the research hypothesis. The research findings state that the human development index has a significant positive correlation with GRDP per capita. The unemployment rate has a significant negative correlation with GRDP per capita. Meanwhile, the mean years of schooling has an insignificant positive correlation with GRDP per capita. The conclusion of the study is that there is a relationship between the Human Development Index and the unemployment rate on the economy in the Banyumas Residency.
Ultrasonographic diagnosis of reproductive disorders in Murrah buffaloes
Authors: Dutt Ravi , Singh Gyan
Published: October 2023

The present investigation was carried out in the year 2016 to 2017 at government livestock farm sector-1 and buffalo farm of LUVAS on Murrah buffaloes and a total of 70 post-partum animals were examined using real time B mode ultrasonography. A total of 13 animals were diagnosed with reproductive ailments including granulosa cell tumour, follicular cyst, mucometra, parovarian cyst, pyometra, hydrometra, cystitis and early embryonic mortality
Use of hyaluronidase enzyme for hastening the cervical dilatation in successfully detorted uterine torsion affected buffaloes
Authors: Singh Randhir , Ghuman Sarvpreet Singh , Singh Navdeep
Published: October 2023

The successfully detorted uterine torsion buffaloes were either subjected to routine post-detorsion treatment (n=10) or in addition to routine treatment, intracervical hyaluronidase enzyme was administered (10,000 IU; 2.5 ml at each of 3, 6, 9, 12 o’clock position of cervix) immediately post-detorsion (n=10), followed by repeated administration at 6h interval (0, 6, 12, 18 h) till complete cervical dilatation or till 24 h post-detorsion. The time elapsed between successful uterine detorsion to complete cervical dilatation was reduced (P<0.05) in buffaloes subjected to enzyme treatment in comparison to their control counterparts (754.6±114.0 vs. 213.5±33.1 minutes). In buffaloes delivering dead fetus, following intracervical treatment, the interval between detorsion to complete cervical dilatation was reduced (P<0.05) to 240.8±44.0 minutes in comparison to their control counterparts (838.1±126.2 minutes). Moreover, following hyaluronidase treatment, the time interval from detorsion of a buffalo to complete cervical dilatation with respect to degree of uterine torsion was much lower (P<0.05) in treated compared to their control group counterparts having either <180o or ≥180o uterine torsion. The fertility parameters (number of days to first estrus and duration of service period) were improved (P>0.05) in hyaluronidase-treated buffaloes of both the groups (<18 h or ≥18 h duration of torsion) as compared to their control counterparts. Conclusion: Intracervical hyaluronidase treatment hastens the cervical dilatation in successfully detorted uterine torsion affected buffaloes with a subsequent potentially beneficial impact on fertility.
The impact of intracervical hyaluronidase enzyme on cervical histomorphology in successfully detorted uterine torsion affected buffaloes
Authors: Singh Randhir , Ghuman Sarvpreet Singh , Pathak Devendra , Singh Navdeep
Published: October 2023

The present study evaluated the impact of intracervical hyaluronidase enzyme on cervical histomorphology in successfully detorted uterine torsion affected buffaloes. These animals were either subjected to routine post-detorsion treatment (n=10) or in addition to routine treatment, hyaluronidase enzyme (10,000 IU; 2.5 ml at each of 3, 6, 9, 12 o’clock position of cervix) was administered intracervically immediately post-detorsion (n=10), followed by repeated administration at 6 h interval (0, 6, 12, 18 h) till complete cervical dilatation or till 24 h after detorsion. The pre-treatment cervical biopsy samples were collected immediately after detorsion and post-treatment samples were collected at complete cervical dilatation which happened within 24 h after detorsion in all the cases. Following histomorphology, the quantification of collagen fibers as mean percentage area occupied collagen out of total tissue area in pre-treatment cervical biopsy samples of all the buffaloes was revealed as 21.0±5.7. During post-treatment period, at the time of complete cervical dilatation, this value exhibited a decrease in control (9.1±2.2; P>0.05) as well as hyaluronidase group (5.8±2.1; P<0.05). In summary, collagen fiber dispersion in cervical tissue of successfully detorted uterine torsion affected buffaloes suggested their role in cervical dilatation, whereby, intracervical hyaluronidase was able to enhance the cervical tissue collagen dispersion.
Effect of some non-genetic factors on productive and reproductive traits of Mehsana buffaloes
Authors: Sathwara Rishit Navinchandra , Gupta Jay Prakash , Chaudhari Jagdish Devji , Patel Pravin Ambabhai
Published: October 2023

The records of 7782 Mehsana buffaloes sired by 184 sires maintained at Dudhsagar Research and Development Association (DURDA), Dudhsagar Dairy, Mehsana, Gujarat born during 1989 to 2012 were collected and analysed to examine the effect of non-genetic factors viz. period and season of calving and age at first calving. The least squares analysis was used for estimation of various non-genetic factors on First Lactation Milk Yield (FLMY), First Lactation Fat Yield (FLFY), Average Fat Percentage (AFP) and Age at First Calving (AFC). The least squares mean with standard error of FLMY, FLMY, AFP and AFC were estimated to be 1900.68±7.65 lit., 135.04±0.57 kg, 7.11±0.11 percentage and 1407.18±4.36 days, respectively. Highly significant (P≤0.01) effect of all the non-genetic factors (period and season of calving and age at first alving group) under study was observed on FLMY, FLMY and AFP in Mehsana buffaloes. Further, highly significant (P≤0.01) effect of season and period of birth was recorded on AFC. It is worthy to note that in Mehsana breed evaluation programme these factors should be considered as they have great influence of them.
Therapeutic management of non-infectious repeat breeder buffaloes by using phytomedicine
Authors: Choutmal Vaibhav Vijay , Patil Manjusha Ganeshrao , Markandeya Nitin Manmohan , Hase Pankaj Bhanudas
Published: October 2023

The goal of the current study was to assess the efficacy of powder Harbominvit in non-infectious repeat breeder buffaloes with a selective test such as white side test, cervical pH, PMNs cell count, Fern patten and estimation of serum phosphorous. 24 buffaloes that tested negative for white side test was chosen for the current study out of a total of 51 buffaloes that underwent the test from Nanded and Parbhani districts of Marathwada region in Maharashtra under infertility camps organized by NDDB, Mother dairy, and Collage of animal and veterinary science Parbhani. MAFSU. In the Treatment group at day 0 before treatment repeat breeder buffaloes showed a Mean ± SE cervical pH value was 7.38±0.07 while the Control group showed a Mean ± SE cervical pH value was 7.59±0.08. The white side test was 100% negative for both groups. The mean ± SE value for PMN cell count for the Treatment group is 2.67±0.31 while the Control group was 2.08±0.22. The mean ± SE value for serum phosphorus value for the Treatment group before treatment is 3.81a±0.11 and after treatment is 4.937a±0.18 while the Control group shows before 3.68a±0.09 and after treatment 4.17a±0.20 and mean ± SE value for Fern pattern for Treatment group and Control group was 0.750±0.13 and 0.66±0.14 respectively. The conception rates in buffaloes of Group 1 with the treatment of powder Harbominvit and Group 2 with no treatment serve as control were 75% (09/12), and 41.66 % (05/12) respectively (Table 2). The overall conception rate in the present study was 58.33% (14/24) in non-infectious repeat-breeding buffaloes. As an herbal combination with chelated minerals and some vitamins has best conception rate in non-infectious repeat breeder buffaloes having the advantage of reducing the cost of treatment in repeat breeding as compared to other treatment protocols.
CURRENT STATUS AND MAIN ORGANIZATIONAL PROBLEMS OF MEDICAL CARE FOR NEWBORN
Authors: Моисеева К. , Глущенко В. , Алексеева А. , Харбедия Ш. , Березкина Е. , Леваднева М. , Данилова В. , Хведелидзе М. , Симонова О.
Published: October 2023

Наиважнейшим направлением национальной политики как Российской Федерации, так и большинства стран мира, является стимулирование здоровой беременностии сохранение здоровья новорожденных, особенно в первый месяц жизни. Здравоохранение России усовершенствовало службу родовспоможения по примеру системы оказания акушерской и неонатологической медицинской помощи, используемой в развитых странах мира, что положительно отразилось на уменьшении показателей перинатальной летальности и неонатальной заболеваемости. Система организации медицинской помощи беременным, роженицам, родильницам и новорожденным в России имеет ряд особенностей, которые в первую очередь обусловлены спецификой отдельных регионов. Среди основных проблем организации медицинской помощи новорожденным можно назвать различный уровень экономического развития, доступности медицинской помощи и кадрового обеспечения неонатологической службы организаций родовспоможения субъектов Российской Федерации, а также нарушение маршрутизации беременных, рожениц, родильниц и новорожденных. Изученные литературные данные позволили сделать заключение о важности улучшения организации и повышения качества неонатологической помощи, так как в сложившихся в России демографических, экономических и социальных условиях это приобретает жизненно важное значение, что и предопределило научный интерес к данному исследованию.

The most important trend of national policy, both in the Russian Federation and in most countries of the world, is to stimulate healthy pregnancy and maintain the health of newborns, especially in the first month of life. The health care of Russia has improved the obstetric service, following the example of the obstetric and neonatological medical care system existing in the world developed countries, which has made a positive effect on reducing perinatal mortality and neonatal morbidity. The system of organizing medical care for pregnant women, women in childbirth, puerperas and newborns in Russia has a number of features, which are primarily due to the specifics of particular regions. Among the main problems in the organization of medical care for newborns are difference in economic development, the availability of medical care and staff of the neonatological service of obstetric organizations in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, as well as the violation of the routing of pregnant women, women in childbirth, puerperas and newborns. The studied literature data allowed us to conclude that improving organization and quality of neonatological care in current demographic, economic and social conditions in Russia is of vital importance, and this fact caused the scientific interest of this study.
INDICATORS OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF NEWBORNS
Authors: Ионова Т. , Заступова А. , Моисеева К. , Березкина Е.
Published: October 2023

Данные о показателях качества жизни в популяции детей младенческого возраста, особенно первого месяца жизни, крайне ограничены. Популяционные показатели качества жизни у новорожденных детей могут быть использованы для скрининга и ранней диагностики некоторых патологических состояний. Целью исследования был анализ качества жизни здоровых новорожденных и детей, родившихся больными и заболевших. Всего в исследование было включено 379 новорожденных: 183 (48,3%) ребенка — основная группа, 196 (51,7%) — контрольная группа. В основную группу включены новорожденные дети с различными патологиями, прибывшие на стационарное лечение или консультативный прием в процессе динамического наблюдения, а в контрольную — здоровые дети. Оценку качества жизни проводили с помощью опросника PedsQL. Установлено, что показатели качества жизни больных новорожденных существенно ниже соответствующих показателей у здоровых новорожденных. У больных детей снижена физическая активность, физические симптомы и социальная активность. При сравнении качества жизни у новорожденных с разной патологией показано, что показатели качества жизни новорожденных с анемией выше, чем у детей с врожденными пороками сердца и гидроцефалией, а показатели качества жизни новорожденных с гидроцефалией ниже, чем у детей с пороками сердца. Значимые различия по качеству жизни новорожденных детей установлены между 2-й и 3-й группами здоровья. В то же время показатели качества жизни новорожденных, имеющих 1-ю и 2-ю группы здоровья, сходны.

Data on indicators of quality of life in the population of infants, especially the first month of life, are extremely limited. Population indicators of quality of life in newborns can be used for screening and early diagnosis of certain pathological conditions. The aim of the study was to analyze the quality of life of healthy newborns and children born sick and ill. A total of 379 newbornswere included in the study: 183 (48.3%) children — the main group, 196 (51.7%) — the control group. The main group included newborns with various pathologies who arrived for inpatient treatment or consultative appointments in the process of dynamic observation, and the control group included healthy children. The quality of life was assessed using the PedsQL questionnaire. The indicators of the quality of life of sick newborns were found to be significantly lower than the corresponding indicators in healthy newborns. In sick children, physical activity, physical symptoms and social activity is reduced. When comparing the quality of life in newborns with different pathologies, the indicators of the quality of life of newborns with anemia were fixed to be higher than in children with congenital heart defects and hydrocephalus. And the quality of life of newborns with hydrocephalus is lower than that of children with heart defects. Significant differences in the quality of life of newborn children were established between 2 and 3 health groups. At the same time, the indicators of the quality of life of newborns of health groups 1 and 2 are similar.
EXHIBITION “LENINGRAD PEDIATRIC MEDICAL INSTITUTE IN THE HARSH YEARS OF THE BLOCKADE” IN THE PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY OF ST. PETERSBURG
Authors: Микиртичан Г. , Савина И.
Published: October 2023

18 января 2023 г. Санкт-Петербург отметил одну из самых значимых дат своей истории — день, когда в 1943 г. была прорвана блокада Ленинграда. Оборона Ленинграда навсегда вписана в историю России как невероятно трагическое и в то же время героическое событие.
Gestational diabetes mellitus screening and diagnosis criteria before and during the COVID‐19 pandemic: a retrospective pre–post study
Authors: Meloncelli Nina JL , Barnett Adrian G , Cameron Cate M , McIntyre David , Callaway Leonie K , d'Emden Michael C , de Jersey Susan J
Published: October 2023

Objective

To determine whether perinatal outcomes after excluding gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on the basis of fasting venous plasma glucose (FVPG) assessment during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic in 2020 were similar to those during the preceding year after excluding GDM using the standard oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) procedure.

Design

Retrospective pre–post study.

Setting, participants

All women who gave birth in Queensland during 1 July – 31 December 2019 and 1 July – 31 December 2020.

Main outcome measures

Perinatal (maternal and neonatal) outcomes for pregnant women assessed for GDM, by assessment method (2019: OGTT/glycated haemoglobin [HbA1c] assessment; 2020: GDM could be excluded by an FVPG value below 4.7 mmol/L).

Results

3968 of 29 113 pregnant women in Queensland during 1 July – 31 December 2019 (13.6%) were diagnosed with GDM, and 4029 of 28 778 during 1 July – 31 December 2020 (14.0%). In 2020, FVPG assessments established GDM in 216 women (1.1%) and excluded it in 1660 (5.8%). The frequencies of most perinatal outcomes were similar for women without GDM in 2019 and those for whom it was excluded in 2020 on the basis of FVPG values; the exception was caesarean delivery, for which the estimated probability increase in 2020 was 3.9 percentage points (95% credibility interval, 2.2–5.6 percentage points), corresponding to an extra 6.5 caesarean deliveries per 1000 births. The probabilities of several outcomes — respiratory distress, neonatal intensive care or special nursery admission, large for gestational age babies — were about one percentage point higher for women without GDM in 2020 (excluding those diagnosed on the basis of FVPG assessment alone) than for women without GDM in 2019.

Conclusions

Identifying women at low absolute risk of gestational diabetes‐related pregnancy complications on the basis of FVPG assessment as an initial step in GDM screening could reduce the burden for pregnant women and save the health system substantial costs.
First report and molecular identification of Chilo partellus (Swinhoe, 1885) in South-eastern Türkiye: invasion continues (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)
Authors: Tonga Adil , Rüstemoglu Mustafa
Published: October 2023

Chilo partellus (Swinhoe, 1885) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), is an invasive maize pest that can cause high yield losses. The pest has recently been introduced and established in eastern Mediterranean countries such as Türkiye. However, research regarding its expansion towards other regions in Türkiye and other countries is required. This study is the first to report the presence and abundance of the pest in South-eastern Türkiye provinces, Diyarbakır, Mardin, Ranlıurfa, and Rırnak as well as the infestation rate and its contribution to the stemborer-dependent infestation rates. There were significant differences between the abundances of the pest in different counties, while the infestation rate, the contribution to the stemborer-dependent infestation rate, and the contribution to the total stemborer population were not statistically different between counties. The pest was only recorded in three southern counties of Ranlıurfa, during routine September surveys in 2022 and was absent in Diyarbakır, Mardin, and Rırnak. Specimens were morphologically diagnosed, and for molecular identification and phylogenetic analysis, nucleotide sequencing of the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI-I) gene was performed. All specimens were confirmed as C. partellus. Further, phylogenetic analysis revealed intraspecific genetic variation and the similarity of the specimens to reference sequences from Africa.
A preliminary checklist of the Rhopalocera of Majathal wildlife sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh, India (Insecta: Lepidoptera)
Authors: Bhardwaj Virender Kumar , Kapoor Rakeshwar , Kumar Krishan , Garlani Lovish
Published: October 2023

The current study results from a two-month faunal assessment survey of the Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh. In total, 54 species from six Lepidoptera families were documented. Herein we present a preliminary checklist procured from the data collected during the short duration of two months. This checklist establishes a baseline for the Rhopalocera diversity of Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary.
STUDYING THE FEATURES OF BETA-ADRENOREACTION IN PATIENTS BEFORE AND AFTER INTERVENTIONAL TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
Authors:   Research Institute of Cardiology - branch of the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution ", Archakov E A. ,   Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences",   Russian Federation, Batalov R E , Eshmatov O R , Muslimova E F , Afanasiev S A , Popov S V
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND It is known that the autonomic nervous system plays a significant role in the onset, maintenance and arrest of atrial fibrillation. Its influence is deter­mined by a combination of direct and indirect ef­fects on the special conductive cardiac tissue, myo­cardium, baroreceptors and cardiac vessels. An indi­rect indicator of the activity of the sympathoadrenal system is beta-adrenoreactivity of erythrocyte mem­branes (beta-ARM). It is determined by the distribu­tion density of в-adrenergic receptors on cell mem­branes and the degree of their affinity for plasma cat­echolamines. THE AIM OF THE STUDY To evaluate the level of beta-adrenoreactivi­ty of erythrocyte membranes before and after cath­eter treatment of atrial fibrillation and its influence on the effectiveness of this treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study sample included 40 patients with vari­ous forms of atrial fibrillation: paroxysmal atrial fibril­lation was found in 25 (62.5 %) patients, persistent — in 10 (25.0 %), long-term persistent — in 5 (12.5 %). 13 (22.5 %) out of 40 patients were women. The me­dian age was 49 (44; 55) years. All patients underwent either interventional or radiofrequency or cryoballon ablation of atrial fibrillation. In order to study the level of beta-ARM, blood was taken from a peripheral vein RESULTS Cryoballon ablation was performed in 7 patients, radiofrequency ablation — in 33. The overall annu­al effectiveness of ablation (absence of atrial fibrilla­tion paroxysms) was 71.5 % for cryoballon ablation, 73.5 % — for radiofrequency ablation. Early relapses (up to 3 months after surgery) were more common after cryoballon ablation — in 28.5 % of cases versus 16.3 % after radiofrequency ablation. In the sample, myocar­ditis was diagnosed in 9 (22.5 %) patients. Beta-ARM value before surgery was 19.16 (12.46; 27.46), 3 days af­ter the surgery — 24.43 (15.38; 33.65), 3 months after the surgery — 20.27 (9.90; 27.71). The influence of beta­ARM levels at all control points on the overall effective­ness of the catheter procedure and on the development of early relapses of arrhythmia after ablation was assessed. The initial beta-ARM value differed in patients with ear­ly and late relapses of arrhythmia (14.28 (12.39; 22.55) and 24.68 (16.20; 39.26), respectively). CONCLUSIONS The study revealed the dynamics of changes in the level of beta-ARM with an increase in the indica­tor after surgery and its decrease almost to the initial lev­el 3 months after the surgery. However, it was not pos­sible to identify the influence of the level of erythrocyte membranes beta-ARM on the effectiveness of catheter treatment of atrial fibrillation in patients.
COVID-19 sceptics’ attitudes and expectations toward the media: Understanding the role of moral judgements on trust and distrust in journalistic communication on COVID-19
Authors: Kosyk Anastasiya , Kirsten Anna , Scheu Andreas M. , Uth Bernadette
Published: October 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the German population has become polarised and distrust in social institutions has grown. Despite generally high levels of trust in sci- ence, we have witnessed the emergence of science and COVID-19 sceptics, who are critical of widely accepted scientific knowledge about COVID-19 health risks, treatment and vac- cines. While journalistic information on scientific topics is assumed to be central to knowl- edge formation, little is known thus far about the use of media and the formation of COVID-19 sceptics’ attitudes. This exploratory interview study therefore investigated the trust and distrust expressed by German COVID-19 sceptics regarding journalistic informa- tion on COVID-19. Results indicate that COVID-19 sceptics perceive themselves as criti- cal, responsible media users and informed recipients. They increasingly distrust journalistic science coverage due to what they view as moral failures in journalism; as a result, they prefer alternative media that they believe to be morally superior.
The relationship between Slovak museums and heritage authorities in the 19th and early 20th centuries
Authors: Tišliar Pavol
Published: October 2023

Slovak museums began to form mainly in the 2nd half of the 19th century and their development was only marginally connected with the development of heritage protection in the Kingdom of Hungary. With the establishment of the Czechoslovak Republic, the relationship between heritage authorities and museums was to change fundamentally. The basic prerequisites for this were created by the founding of the Government Commissariat for the Preservation of Monuments, or its successor, the State Office for Heritage Protection, which encompassed the organisation of museums in Slovakia. The contribution aims to point out the relationships between heritage authorities and museums in Slovakia, mainly in the 2nd half of the 19th and 1st half of the 20th century.
Discover stories from the 20th century : interactive and multimedia exhibition evaluation
Authors: Wančová Nina
Published: October 2023

A multimedia, interactive exhibition about the Second World War was opened at the Memory of Nations Institute in Pardubice in February 2022. It was designed by an interdisciplinary team from the Post Bellum NGO, Charles University's Faculty of Arts and the creative studio 3dsence. The exhibition used interactive storytelling and visitor-centred design as its main means for sharing its content (messages). This article describes the exhibition and presents a qualitative evaluation (N = 26) conducted using a hybrid approach (observation, surveys, common reflection). The results showed that a highly technological exhibition is able to engage visitors. Moreover, 9 out of 26 visitors reflected on the topic in greater depth. The applied research resulted in a set of recommendations for improvements.
Hudební muzeum a hudební knihovna : typologická polarizace
Authors: Zapletal Miloš
Published: October 2023

Studie se zabývá typologickou polarizací hudebně-muzeálních institucí. V pozadí minulých i současných hudebně-muzeálních institucí rozpoznáváme dva ideální, fundamentální typy: hudební muzeum a hudební knihovnu. Rozdíly mezi oběma typy se projevují na všech úrovních muzealizace. Hudební muzeum je instituce, která z artefaktů a sekundárních informací buduje model určité kombinace aspektů hudební kultury a tím umožňuje negativním (estetickým) způsobem poznávat danou oblast hudební kultury. Hudební knihovna je instituce, která buduje systém mentefaktů a sekundárních informací umožňující poznávat hudební kulturu na základě efektivní práce s hudebními informacemi (hudbou coby informacemi a informacemi o hudbě).
Englišové myšlienkové poriadky a muzeológia
Authors: Senček Richard R.
Published: October 2023

Autor sa vo svojom príspevku zaoberá možnosťami využitia prieniku teórií myšlienkových poriadkov – ontologického, teleologického a normologického – Karla Engliša s procesom muzealizácie podľa Zbyňka Z. Stránskeho – v subprocesoch selekcie, tezaurácie a komunikácie, respektíve prezentácie. Využíva tri myšlienkové poriadky, ktoré Karel Engliš aplikoval v hospodárskej vede, a analogickým spôsobom sa ich snaží aplikovať do muzeológie. Aplikácia prináša rozvrstvenie procesu muzealizácie a tým pádom aj možnosti špecializovanejších teoretických analýz v jednotlivých muzealizačných subprocesoch. Každú úroveň je možno ďalej sledovať a analyzovať samostatne, pretože Karel Engliš ich veľmi presne vymedzil, pričom už len základné skúmanie odhalí, že každá táto úroveň má zložitú štruktúru a je ju možné ďalej rozvrstviť. Zároveň, v procesnej stránke muzealizácie sa v každom subprocese prejavuje inak, ponúka nové výstupy, interakcie a spätné väzby. Autor sleduje tieto prejavy a otvára priestor pre ďalšiu diskusiu.
Zprostředkování exponátů sakrálního charakteru a specifika církevních muzeí
Authors: Jílková Eliška
Published: October 2023

Studie pracuje s tématikou sakrálního přesahu muzejních exponátů a rozpracovává možné přístupy k začlenění jejich obsahu do muzejního prostředí. Do popředí vystupuje především kontemplace, tedy přístup nazírání. Pozornost věnuje také vybraným církevním muzeím v České republice a v sousedních zemích a jejich přístupu k sakrálním předmětům. V podobě případové studie pak přibližuje jedno z církevních muzeí, a to Diecézní muzeum v Brně a především jeho práci s publikem. Okrajově se věnuje také edukačnímu programu a muzejnímu kufříku k nejvýznamnějšímu exponátu Diecézního muzea, Madoně z Veveří.
Dokumentace a prezentace zaniklých sídel v českých zemích (na příkladu výstavy Zaniklá sídla Moravy a Slezska)
Authors: Kovařík David
Published: October 2023

Příspěvek je věnována problematice sídel (obcí, osad a samot), které zanikly na českém území po roce 1945 a zabývá se možnostmi jejich výzkumu, dokumentace a prezentace ve výstavách nebo jako expozic v muzeích. Předložené výsledky a náměty vycházejí především ze zkušeností z mezioborového projektu, který zkoumal pohledem historiků, krajinářů a informatiků novodobá zaniklá sídla na území Moravy a Slezska a realizoval na toto téma putovní výstavu. První část textu se zaměřuje na vývoj dosavadního bádání o zaniklých sídlech a shrnuje dosavadní pokusy o prezentaci této látky. Druhá část textu se věnuje metodologicko-koncepčním otázkám a dalším možnostem uplatnění této tématiky v muzejnictví a ve výstavní činnosti. Třetí část textu přibližuje putovní výstavu Zaniklá sídla Moravy a Slezska, která probíhala v druhé polovině roku 2022 v muzeích v Šumperku, Jeseníku a Krnově.
La cuenca urbana como unidad territorial para la planificación del desarrollo sostenible en ciudades de media montaña del Trópico Andino. Propuesta de una metodología de planificación y diseño de la estructura construida, circulatoria, verde e hídrica en cuencas urbanas de ciudades de media montaña andina en Colombia: Caso Manizales
Authors:   , Agredo Cardona Gustavo Adolfo
Published: October 2023

This doctoral research proposes a model of sustainable planning, based on territorial units called urban basins in cities (Manizales Case), in the middle mountains of Colombian Andean tropics.
From the context of research and state of the art, the Colombian nation has been characterized by a land based on the possession of the conquered land, then legal guidelines of the Spanish Crown later political agreements - administration during the Republic and in the Today the dichotomy of the Colombian State with its virtual borders, internal conflict that has more than half a century, makes it difficult to land proposal. But dealing with the question LOT (Land Use Law), to address the environmental complexity of Colombian territory and leaves open the possibility of proposing distribution models and spatial planning.
The Andean intermediate city, located on the mountain of the South American Andes makes it very special and is no stranger to the situation above, despite his foundational process obeys the nineteenth century, requires alternatives to land use.
These cities in mountains with steep slopes, generally inaccessible, susceptible to natural processes such as rain and weather events, floods, droughts, and especially geodynamic situations as suitable soil structural faults to landslides, demanding proposals that fit their characteristics geographical and territorial occupancy modeling.
The watershed transformation in urban basins, is a historical process and technology that humanity has been growing, and changing the natural ecosystem and make himself therefore factors such as urbanization, agricultural production, the location of human settlements on the periphery of urban watersheds of cities, causing anthropic phenomena, incorporating contaminated discharges of river channels, which are then translated into poor and expensive drinking water treatment in cities.
The urban watershed on its slopes, facing social, territorial expansion processes conurbation, social, economic incoherent determinants in transforming ecosystems in the mountain city, among other destabilizing forces, call for reflection, to propose physical model spatial planning, integrating ecosystem and culture, where the water structure is the key linchpin in the process of life, to make sustainable urban watersheds, territorial units for the mid-mountain city of Andean tropics.
Anticooperación Norte Sur : cuando la coherencia es más importante que la ayuda. El caso de Ecuador y la "cooperación" española
Authors:   , Llistar David
Published: October 2023

The thesis states that, as economies become more internationalized and as monetary and physical transnational flows increase, the negative externalities associated with these flows also rise. Externalities are distributed unevenly, reproducing North-South patterns, though with new geographies, new agents and partially new dominant forms, making new categories of development necessary, such as the those of the Global North and South. To analyze and refute this, the thesis introduces the concepts of "transnational interference" and "anticooperation". It puts forward the hypothesis that, in North-South relations, in general, the North-South transnational inteferences that are negative for the buen vivir (good living) of the population of the South (a phenomenon termed "anticooperation") are more significant than the positive effects of international aid. These prevailing forms of anticooperation are largely determined by the context and circumstances of each case. The research explores a case study comparing aid and anticooperation interactions between Ecuador and the Spanish State pver the period 2000-2010. The thesis demonstrates that the buen vivir of the impoverished population of the world will be improved through the implementation of coherent development policies and the mitigation of anticooperation phenomena in the North (and South), rather than by focusing on increasing the effectiveness of international aid.

La tesis postula que en la medida que la internacionalización de las economías aumenta y crecen los flujos transnacionales tanto monetarios como físicos, aumentan las externalidades negativas asociadas a esos flujos. Que las externalidades se distribuyen de forma desigual reproduciendo patrones Norte-Sur aunque con geografías, agentes y formas predominantes parcialmente nuevas, por lo cual se hacen necesarias nuevas categorías del desarrollo como las de Norte y Sur Globales. Para constatarlo se introducen dos conceptos nuevos, el de interferencia transnacional y el de anticooperación. Se lanza la hipótesis que afirma que en las relaciones Norte-Sur, por lo general, el conjunto de las interferencias transnacionales que resultan negativas para el buen vivir de la población del Sur (fenómeno al que llamamos anticooperación) prevalece sobre la ayuda internacional. Que esas formas predominantes de anticooperación quedan en gran medida determinadas por el contexto y circunstancias de cada caso de estudio. La investigación desarrolla un estudio de caso en el que se comparan la ayuda y la anticooperación en el marco de las interacciones entre Ecuador y el Estado español durante el periodo 2000-2010. De la tesis se desprende que se conseguirán mayores resultados sobre el buen vivir de la población empobrecida mundial si desde el Norte (y desde el Sur) se despliegan estrategias de mitigación del universo de fenómenos de anticooperación en lugar de apostarlo todo a la agenda de la eficacia de la ayuda internacional.
Pengaruh Kendali Glukosa Darah, Hipertensi, Dan Dislipidemia Terhadap Komplikasi Retinopati Diabetik Pada Penderita Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2
Authors: Raflin BR Sinaga May , Yensuari Yensuari , Dharma Surya
Published: October 2023

Jumlah atau frekuensi kasus diabetes melitus tipe 2 dari berbagai data menunjukkan peningkatan di berbagai penjuru dunia. Peningkatan prevalensi diabetes melitus berdampak pada komplikasi diabetes melitus. Salah satu komplikasi yang umum terjadi pada pasien diabetes melitus tipe 2 yaitu retinopati diabetik, di mana kerusakan pembuluh darah mikro di retina dapat menyebabkan gangguan penglihatan hingga kebutaan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh kendali glukosa darah, hipertensi, dan dislipidemia terhadap komplikasi retinopati diabetik pada penderita diabetes melitus tipe 2. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif observasional. Populasi pada penelitian ini yaitu semua penderita diabetes melitus tipe 2 yang terdaftar dalam rekam medik di RS Mata Sumatera Eye Center (SMEC) Medan tahun 2022 sebanyak 429 orang. Sampel yang didapatkan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 255 rekam medis. Penarikan sampel secara purposive sampling. Data dianalisis secara univariat dan bivariat menggunakan uji Chi-Square pada taraf kepercayaan 95% (a=0,05) dan nilai Prevalence Ratio (PR). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap komplikasi retinopati diabetik pada penderita DM tipe 2 di Rumah Sakit Mata Sumatera Eye Center (SMEC) tahun 2022 yaitu kendali glukosa darah (HbA1c) (p < 0,001; PR = 1,857), hipertensi (p < 0,001; PR = 2,016), dan dislipidemia/LDL (p = 0,007; PR = 1,327). Disarankan Pihak Rumah Sakit Mata SMEC berkolaborasi antara tim medis dengan memastikan pendekatan holistik dalam pencegahan dan manajemen retinopati diabetik pada pasien DM.
Contextual Shifts and Gradable Knowledge
Authors: Stephens Andreas ,   Romanian Academy - Iasi Branch
Published: October 2023

Epistemological contextualism states that propositions about knowledge, expressed in sentences like “S knows that P,” are context-sensitive. Schaffer (2005) examines whether one of Lewis’ (1996), Cohen’s (1988) and DeRose’s (1995) influential contextualist accounts is preferable to the others. According to Schaffer, Lewis’ theory of relevant alternatives succeeds as a linguistic basis for contextualism and as an explanation of what the parameter that shifts with context is, while Cohen’s theory of thresholds and DeRose’s theory of standards fail. This paper argues that Schaffer’s analysis is unsatisfactory since it fails to show that thresholds and standards cannot cope with skepticism, as it is ultimately the conversation participants who control how the conversation plays out. Moreover, Schaffer fails to show that gradability is of no importance in inquiries.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE MASTERY AND DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH WRITING ABILITY OF THE ELEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS OF SMAN 1 BLAHBATUH
Authors: Haryati Ni Wayan Rima
Published: October 2023

The present study used an ex-post facto research design that figure out the correlation between simple present tense mastery and descriptive paragraph writing ability of the eleventh-grade students of SMAN 1 Blahbatuh in academic year 2022/202. The present research sample consisted of 60 students from 247 populations of the eleventh-grade students of SMAN 1 Blahbatuh in academic year 2022/2023. Chosen by random sampling method that chosen by the teacher. The data were collected by administering the research instrument in the form of sentence writing test and descriptive paragraph tests. The obtained data were analyzed by using Pearson product-moment correlation and T-test. The data analysis result showed that the students’ simple present tense mastery correlated with their descriptive paragraph writing ability. To sum up, the present research findings finally confirmed that there was a significant correlation between simple present tense mastery and descriptive paragraph writing ability of the eleventh-grade students of SMAN 1 Blahbatuh in academic year 2022/2023.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF COOPERATIVE LANGUAGE LEARNING-IN EFL LEARNERS’ CLASSROOM
Authors: Nikko Barri , Salsabila Sarah
Published: October 2023

Student perception plays a crucial role in determining their understanding and engagement in the classroom. By understanding students' perceptions, teachers can effectively develop a revitalizing learning environment that caters to their specific needs. With this objective in mind, a research study was conducted to investigate the perceptions of twenty-eight students from SMKN 1 Kedawung regarding the implementation of cooperative learning. The findings revealed that students responded positively to cooperative learning, which proved to enhance their academic achievements, motivation, and social values. To gather data, a survey questionnaire was distributed among the participants to gauge their perceptions of the cooperative learning approach employed in class. Overall, the study demonstrates that cooperative learning is an effective method for classroom instruction, as it not only motivates students but also positively impacts their academic and social development.