bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Practice of treating Chronic Subdural Hematoma (cSDH) among Neurosurgeons in Nepal: A nationwide survey with literature review
Authors: Sedain Gopal , Pradhanang Amit , Rajbhandari Binod , Sharma Mohan Raj
Published: May 2023

Objectives: To survey Nepali neurosurgeons regarding the practice of managing chronic subdural hematomas (cSDH).
Methods and Materials: A survey questionnaire was sent to all neurosurgeons practicing in Nepal from the database of the Nepalese Society of Neurosurgeons (NESON).
Results: 60% (50/84) responded to the questionnaire. There was variation in practice among neurosurgeons regarding the use of drain and the administration of antiepileptics. However, many concurred regarding postoperative computed tomography scan, size of the burr hole, and positioning after surgery.
Conclusion: For a common neurosurgical procedure like drainage of cSDH, scientific evidence keeps on changing. Based on the available evidence we need to change our practice for the best possible outcomes. For most of the variables studied, there is concordance with available scientific evidence among neurosurgeons regarding cSDH management in Nepal.
A Criminological Perspective of the Economic Crimes in Particular Cases of Money Laundering and Tax Evasion
Authors: Vasiloi Djulieta
Published: May 2023

Analysing from the point of view of criminology, the theoretical framework of economic crimes is currently implemented to highlight the investigative activity of those who are interested in approaching the phenomenon in a multidisciplinary context. They primarily involve the criminologists and are secondly organized around their efforts provided both at the European and international levels in finding adequate solutions to combat and to control the phenomenon of these crimes. The main activity in the field of criminological research is then related to maintaining high level of suppressive measures adopted by the domestic authorities, in accordance with the European and international ones, in purpose to gather such a result. The current paper is focused on the most relevant issues in the field of approaching serious crimes from a criminological point of view. The special focus of the research activity is that of analysing the crimes of money laundering and tax evasion, knowing that, in the area of economic crimes, they are the most dangerous phenomenon that existed in practice.
Ethnographic Study: Sasak Culture In The Perspective Of Ethnomathematics
Authors: Septiani Ni Wayan Parwati , Irawan Ari , Wulan Rayung
Published: May 2023

The aim of this study is to discover the mathematical aspect that found in Sasak tribe as shown by the architecture, customs and culture that define Sasak tribe. This study was conducted using ethnographic studies and descriptive qualitative analysis. This study focuses both tangible and intangible aspects of sasak tribe culture which represent sasaknese characteristics. Data was collected using interviews, observations and documentation techniques. The data analysis methodology was conducted utilizing a triangulation method in which specialists and researchers crossed each other in order to look further into the cultural presence of mathematics in society. This study concludes that there is an element of mathematics in the culture of the Sasak tribe, seen from the buildings that have spatial and flat shapes. Other cultures include broad calculations and habits that are integrated with the life of the Sasak people.
PHENETIC VARIATION IN HONEY BEE (Apis mellifera) POPULATION OF THE TORATAU GEOPARK, THE REPUBLIC OF BASHKORTOSTAN
Authors: Sagitov Salavat , Ilyasov Rustem , Sattarov Vener , Abdrakhimova Yuliya , Danilenko Valery , Gazizova Nailya , Sattarova Amilya , Boguslavsky Dmitry
Published: May 2023

A phenetic analysis of the honey bee population of the Toratau Geopark (Russia) was performed. Over 1,000 worker and drone bee samples were collected from 250 colonies in 59 apiaries on the territory of the Toratau Geopark (Gafuriysky, Ishimbaysky, Meleuzovsky, and Sterlitamaksky districts of the Republic of Bashkortostan). Six phenes in worker bees and four phenes in drone bees were recognized. The phenes E, 1R, 2R, and 3R in workers and Is, I, and O-gray in drones were predominant in the honey bee population of the Toratau Geopark, which were associated with subspecies of the C-lineage. These phenes can be used as indicators of introgressive hybridization in the local dark European honey bee population. The phenes allow for quick evaluation of certain honey bee colonies hybridization states.
أثر نظم المعلومات الإدارية على جودة القرارات الإدارية بالبنوك التجارية بمحليتي عطبرة والدامر
Authors: علي محمد البشير البدوي , الهادي عثمان عبدالله محمد
Published: May 2023

تهدف الدراسة إلى التعرف على أثر نظم المعلومات الإدارية في جودة القرارات الإدارية في البنوك التجارية بمحليتي عطبرة والدامر، نجد أن العديد من المؤسسات سواء كانت تجارية أو خدمية لا تمتلك الإمكانات التي تدعمها لجمع البيانات ومعالجتها بالصورة المثلى لإنتاج معلومات تساعدها في إعداد تقارير إدارية تكون سند ودعم للمدراء عند صنع القرارات. ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة قام الباحثان بتصميم استبانة تم توزيعها على الموظفين بأربعة بنوك تجارية بمحليتي عطبرة والدامر تم اختيارها عشوائيًا. ومن خلال جمع البيانات وتحليلها توصلت الدراسة إلى النتائج الآتية: تستخدم البنوك التجارية نظم المعلومات المبنية على الحاسب الآلي في توصيل المعلومات إلى المديرين في مختلف المستويات الإدارية. ولدى البنوك نظام معلومات حاسوبي تنقل من خلاله المعلومات الداخلية والخارجية بسهولة وسرعة للمديرين لمساعدتهم في اتخاذ القرارات وتستخدم البنوك نظام معلومات بسيط وسهل ومرن. توفر نظم المعلومات التشغيلية معلومات أكثر تفصيلًا ودقيقة وموثوق بها للمستويات التنفيذية، كما توصلت الدراسة إلى أن المعلومات التي توفرها نظم المعلومات التشغيلية موجهة بالتقارير ومستمرة. وقدمت الدراسة مجموعة من التوصيات أهمها عقد دورات تدريبية لحملة المؤهل دون الجامعي للتعريف بمفهوم نظم المعلومات واستخداماتها.
أثر التشارك المعرفي على الميزة التنافسية في دائرة صحة صلاح الدين- العراق وفق منظور القيادات الإدارية
Authors: مهدي أنس خليل , إدريس الفاضل تيمان , علي مالك النعيم محمد
Published: May 2023

هدفـت هذه الدراسة للتـعرف على أثر التشّارك المعرفي على الميزة التنافسية في دائرة صحة صلاح الدين- العراق من وفق نضرة القيـادات الإداريـة فيها، وللوصول إلى أهداف الدراسة وتحقيقها تم استخدام المنهج الوصفي التحليلي من خلال تطوير استبأنة وتوزيعها على عينة الدراسة من البالغة (358) موظفًا من العاملين في القيادات الإدارية في دائرة صحة صلاح الدين- العراق، وبعد أن تم استخدام برنـامج (SPSS) في تحليل بيـأنات الدراسـة من خلال استخراج المتوسطات الحسابية والانحرافات المعيارية للبيأنات، وتطبيق معادلة الانحدار المتعدد أظهرت الدراسة مجموعة من النتائج من أبرزها: أن هناك أثــر ذو دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى الدلالة (.α≤0.05) للتشارك المعرفي على الميزة التنافسية في دائرة صــحة صلاح الدين- العراق من وفق نظر القيادات الإدارية، وقد خرجت الدراسة بعدة من التوصيات المهمة أبرزها: ضرورة أن تهتم دائرة صحة صلاح الدين- العراق بحث الموظفين على عدم إخفاء المعرفة وعدم الاحتفاظ بالمعرفة الضــمنية وذلك عبر قيام موظف بجمع المـعلومات وتخزينها والاهتمام بمدى قدرة زملائهم على استخدامها.
Evaluating the Efficiency and Profitability of Islamic and Conventional Banks: Case Study of the GCC Region
Authors: Alshehri Tariq Hassan
Published: May 2023

This study aims to discuss the concept of both Islamic and commercial banks, in order to illustrate the similarities and differences between Islamic and commercial banking systems. Additionally, this research evaluates the profitability of the Islamic and commercial banks in the GCC region and examines the impact of the subprime global financial crisis on both banking sectors during the period 2005-2013. The analysis of the financial information revealed significant findings in the profitability levels of the Islamic and commercial banks. The findings indicate that the Islamic banking system is more efficient in using its assets to generate profit; while commercial banks are more efficient than Islamic banks in terms of controlling their operating costs, conventional banks suffered significant losses in the financial market instruments, which led to reduce the profitability levels.
ANALISIS PENYEBAB ANAK PUTUS SEKOLAH BAGI KELUARGA MISKIN (Studi Kasus Anak Usia Sekolah Pada Keluarga Miskin di Kampung Lio Kota Depok)
Authors: Yaneri Ahmad , Suviani Vivi , Vonika Nike
Published: May 2023

Putus sekolah adalah suatu keadaan dimana murid tidak dapat menyelesaikan program belajarnya sebelum waktunya selesai atau murid tidak tamat menyelesaikan program belajarnya. Namun banyaknya kasus putus sekolah dapat mengakibatkan rendahnya pendidikan suatu bangsa dan akan berpengaruh terhadap peringkat Human Development Index (HDI) atau indeks pembangunan manusia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menjelaskan faktor-faktor apa saja yang menyebabkan anak – anak putus sekolah. Faktor- Faktor yang mempengaruhi anak putus sekolah menurut pendapat Baharuddin (1982), Dalyono (2008) dan Johnston dan Rivera (dalam Beder, 1990) adalah: Faktor internal yang terdiri dari : a). Intelegensi; b). Motivasi; c). Tingkat Kesadaran; d). Tidak Menyukai Sekolah. Dan faktor eskternal yang terdiri dari ekonomi, faktor sekolah, dan sosial budaya (masyarakat). Informan dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 9 orang. Tiga anak putus sekolah, Tiga orang tua anak putus sekolah, Dua orang guru, Satu orang kepala sekolah. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu observasi, wawancara dan studi dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari keempat faktor internal yang menjadi penyebab anak atau peserta didik putus sekolah faktor yang paling dominan adalah faktor tidak menyukai sekolah karena merasa dikucilkan oleh teman-teman sehingga membuat mereka tidak nyaman berada di lingkungan sekolah. Sedangkan dari ketiga faktor eksternal yang berhubungan dengan penyebab anak atau peserta didik putus sekolah adalah faktor sekolah. Hasil analisis masalah dan kebutuhan perlu perhatian dari pemerintah, sekolah dan orangtua dalam mengembangkan kemampuan anak melalui pendidikan formal.
Infectious Morbidity in Closed Long-Term Care Facilities in the «Pre-COVID Stage»
Authors: Akimkin V. G. , Davydova N. G. , Ugleva S. V. , Ponezheva Zh. B. , Shabalina S. V.
Published: May 2023

Relevance. Elderly people have become the fastest growing segment of the global population over the past few decades. The number of people over the working age in Russia, and with them citizens living in closed long-term care facilities (CLTFS), is growing. Residents of these organizations belong to the risk group, and CLTFS have a number of characteristics that turn these institutions into a unique environment for the spread of infectious diseases.

Aims. To analyze the CLTFS residents infectious morbidity in the "pre-covid stage" (according to literature sources). A scientific review of research in Russian and English using information portals and platforms has been carried out eLIBRARY. ru , Web of Science, PubMed, Google Academy and Scopus for the period 1981-2022. The search was carried out by keywords. Information about the most frequent infectious diseases affecting residents of closed long-term care institutions was the criterion for inclusion in the sample of publications. Out of 16171 initially identified articles, 61 publications were selected after initial analysis.

Conclusions. According to various estimates, the leading infectious diseases in CLTFS were: acute respiratory infections, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin and mucous infections, acute intestinal infections. The article describes pathogens and their prevalence in CLTFS including pathogens with multiple drug resistance (MDR), describes the resistance of bacteria to antimicrobial drugs formation problem in these organizations, as well as development of certain diseases risk factors. Studies conducted in various CLTFS in Europe, Russia, the USA, and Asia indicate a high prevalence of infectious diseases among their residents, high colonization of residents with antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, as well as the infection transmission probability from the CLTFS and its spread to other long-term care institutions and medical and preventive organizations.
Features of Biogenesis of Vesicles of External Membranes of Microorganisms, theirImmunogenic, Protective and Adjuvant Ability
Authors: Omelchenko N. D. , Ivanova I. A. , Duvanova O. V. , Shipko E. V. , Filippenko A. V. , Trufanova A. A.
Published: May 2023

Relevance. The process of production of outer membrane vesicles by bacteria is the main mechanism in intercellular communication and an intermediary in relationships of a very different nature (symbiosis, commensalism and parasitism), therefore, the study of the role of vesicles in the pathogenesis and immunogenesis of bacteria is an important and timely task.

Aims. The purpose of this research was the analysis of scientific publications Russian and foreign journals for the period from 2002 to 2021 from the bibliographic databases of eLibrary.Ru, PubMed®, MEDLINE, dedicated to vesicles of outer membranes formed in various types of pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria.

Conclusion. The study of the structure, factors of formation, functional significance of the mechanisms of action of bacterial vesicles, as well as the role of these structures in the pathogenesis and immunogenesis of various diseases, including especially dangerous ones, makes it possible to create new preventive drugs based on them. The use of vesicles as means of delivery of biological drugs and various antigens opens up new opportunities for improving the therapy and prevention of infections.
Epidemiological Characteristics of Tick-Borne Encephalitis in the Sverdlovsk District over a 20-Year Period
Authors: Kolyasnikova N. M. , Chistyakova L. G. , Ponomareva A. V. , Platonov A. E. , Romanenko V. V. , Ishmukhametov А. A. , Akimkin V. G.
Published: May 2023

Relevance. Despite the ongoing program of mass vaccination of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) for more than 20 years in the Sverdlovsk district, the incidence rate of TBE continues to exceed the average in Russia and the Ural Federal region.

Aim. To analyze the main indicators of the manifestation of the epidemic process of TBE in the territory of the Sverdlovsk district under the conditions of planned vaccination over a 20-year period (2002–2021).

Materials and methods. The article uses data from federal and regional statistical observations, reporting materials of the Department of Rospotrebnadzor in the Sverdlovsk district for 2002-2021, methods of statistical analysis.

Results and discussion. During the study period (2002-2021), 3861 cases of TBE were registered in the Sverdlovsk district, while the highest incidence rate was detected in 2005 – 10.1 per 100 thousand population, and the lowest in 2020 – 1.0 per 100 thousand population. The share of the vector-borne mechanism was 78.4%, the unidentified path – 20.1%, alimentary – 1.5%. Analysis of the seasonal distribution of cases of TBE showed that the incidence is recorded from April to November. Cases of TBE were recorded in all age groups, including the child population. Most often, people aged 60 years old and older (24.6%) were ill with TBE. Among the children's population, the largest share fell on children aged 7–14 years (5.4%). Men of working age prevailed among the patients (66.0%). TBE was mainly registered among the unvaccinated population (81.5%) with a predominance of urban (86.1%). Officials predominated among the sick persons – 29.8%, pensioners made up 22.3%, unemployed – 19.8%. Persons whose work is professionally connected with the forest made up only 0.6%. The ongoing program of mass vaccination of TBE has led to a decrease in the proportion of severe and moderate forms of diseases (focal – 9.8% and meningeal – 24.0%) and an increase in the proportion of febrile (33.8%) and atypical forms (32.4%). Deaths during the studied period were recorded mainly among the adult unvaccinated population.

Conclusions. The Sverdlovsk district continues to be a tense natural focus of TBE with a constantly recorded incidence among contingents of different age and social groups. In the absence of highly effective etiotropic drugs for the treatment of TBE, the only strategy for reducing the incidence of TBE, the development of severe forms and deaths in the territory of the Sverdlovsk district is mass vaccination of the population.
Characteristics of the epidemic process of Lyme borreliosis in the Sverdlovsk district over a 20-year period
Authors: Kolyasnikova N. M. , Chistyakova L. G. , Ponomareva A. V. , Platonov A. E. , Romanenko V. V. , Chekanova T. A. , Titkov A. V. , Ishmukhametov A. A. , Akimkin V. G.
Published: May 2023

Relevance. The Sverdlovsk district is a tense natural focus for Lyme borreliosis (LB) with a constantly recorded incidence that exceeds these indicators in the Russian Federation and the Ural Federal region several times. LB is registered on 56 of 59 administrative territories of the district. Currently, the count of LB in the Russian Federation includes both infections caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato group Borrelia and infections caused by Borrelia miyamotoi sensu lato group Borrelia.

Aim. To characterize the epidemic process of LB in the territory of the Sverdlovsk district over a 20-year period (2002–2021).

Materials and methods. The paper uses data from federal and regional statistical observations, reporting materials of the Department of Rospotrebnadzor in the Sverdlovsk district for 2002–2021, methods of statistical analysis.

Results and discussion. During the follow–up period (2002–2021), the incidence rate of BL in the Sverdlovsk district exceeded the average long-term level in the Russian Federation by almost 3 times, and in the Ural Federal region – by 1.8 times. Among the mechanisms and ways of transmission of LB pathogens, the vector-borne mechanism dominated (84.5%), the share of the unidentified pathway was 15.4%, alimentary (when using raw goat's milk) – 0.1%. The duration of the epidemic season for LB in the district was 10 months (from March to December) with a peak incidence in June. Cases of LB were registered among people of different ages, with a predominance in the group of 60 years and older (39.1%). An analysis of the distribution of people with LB by social composition showed that pensioners prevailed among them – 36.3%, officials made up 27.8%, unemployed – 14.1%. Among the cases, a high proportion of schoolchildren and children under 7 years old were noted. It was found that erythematous and non-erythematous forms of LB are registered in the district, with a predominance of erythematous (64.5%). The main etiological agent of the erythematous form is Borrelia garinii, while the non-erythematous form is Borrelia miyamotoi and B. garinii. In the general structure of morbidity, the number of cases of LB is largely determined by the city inhabitants (92.9%). There were no fatal outcomes in LB in the territory of the district during the studied period.

Conclusions. Due to the lack of vaccination of LB worldwide, the only strategy to reduce the incidence of LB is non-specific prevention and timely diagnosis of the disease, including data from epidemiological history, clinical and laboratory diagnostics. The long-term clinical and epidemiological and laboratory studies conducted by us in the Sverdlovsk district allowed us to characterize the main manifestations of the epidemic process of LB and to improve the diagnosis of the disease.
Standards for the Epidemiological Investigation of Measles and Rubella Foci
Authors: Tsvirkun O. V. , Tikhonova N. T. , Gerasimova A. G. , Turaeva N. V. , Barkinkhoeva L. A. , Briko N. I.
Published: May 2023

In practical medicine, standards for the provision of therapeutic and preventive care have been used for a long time, but in epidemiology this concept has not yet been reflected in regulatory documents. Epidemiologists need a standard of epidemiological investigation of cases of measles and rubella infection, which must be eliminated. The use of specific terms, the interaction of specialists of various profiles, the emphasis on the classification of the case – «local», «imported from the territory of another state», «imported from another territory of Russia», the need to assess the degree of secondary spread of infection imposes its own characteristics on the epidemiological investigation of measles and rubella cases. The use of standards would optimize this process, prevent errors and minimize the time of localization and elimination of the outbreak.

The standard of epidemiological investigation of measles and rubella cases consists of three independent sections, such as examination of the focus, laboratory examination of patients and directions of information flows between medical organizations and organizations of the sanitary and epidemiological service. The main parameters of the epidemiological examination of a measles/rubella outbreak are — person, time, place, contacts; this is the sequence provided for when collecting and analyzing identification and epidemiological information about the patient. The laboratory research section determines the implementing organization, the type of clinical sample, taking into account the research method, the timing of taking the material for research, the volume, frequency, time of delivery of the material to the laboratory and the timing of obtaining the result. The epidemiological investigation ends with the execution of a number of documents, such as the «Map of the epidemiological examination of the focus of an infectious disease», «The Act of investigation with the establishment of cause-and-effect relationships», as well as the control of anti-epidemic measures. The model of the direction of information flows provides for the order of interaction of various organizations: the movement of reports, clinical samples, research results and «Maps of epidemiological examination of the focus of an infectious disease», etc., as well as regulated deadlines for the implementation of measures. Since the standard is a single, binding scheme of actions, the practical application of the standard of epidemiological investigation of measles and rubella will allow collecting and processing information in a single format throughout the country.
Phenomena related to autobiographical memory during initial consultations in couple psychotherapy
Authors: Zalewski Bartosz
Published: May 2023

Objective
The aim of this article is to seek the possibility of applying the conclusions of current research on the functioning of autobiographical memory to diagnostic practice in couple psychotherapy. The nature of memory processes determines the type of data that diagnosticians obtain from couples during consultation. Another aim is to support the development of methodological competencies of psychologists-diagnosticians working with couples, by providing knowledge about the operation of memory mechanisms during initial consultation meetings.
Theses
Research on autobiographical memory shows that the content of memories significantly depends on the purpose, context, and audience for which it is recalled. A thesis explored in this article is that in the specific context of the consultations for couple psychotherapy, memories are recalled by partners under the influence of strong emotions, and in order to talk about the couple’s problems partners often protect each person against negative evaluations by therapists. At the same time partners try to introduce and maintain elements of relational identity of each partner.
Conclusions
Autobiographical memory is a valuable source of information about the couple’s past. Knowledge about memory mechanisms allows therapists to adequately assess the quality of collected data and then formulate appropriate diagnostic hypotheses. At the same time, consulting sessions are specific environments for recalling memories. For proper assessment, it is necessary to analyze both the content of memories and the way they were introduced into consultation. Collecting important information about the mental life of each partner is also possible thanks to a good diagnostic alliance.
Можливості застосування інтеграції на рівні способів дій під час вивчення природознавства
Authors: Москаленко Микола , Миронець Людмила
Published: May 2023

У статті розглянуто проблему інтегрованого навчання, заснованого на діяльнісному підході. У межах цього підходу питання реалізації інтеграції на рівні способів дій (навичок) змісту навчальних предметів залишається актуальним. Тому мета статті полягає у виявленні та обґрунтуванні застосування конкретних прикладів діяльнісного підходу до інтеграції     змісту навчального матеріалу при вивченні  інтегрованого   курсу  «Природознавство» в 5-6 класі. Установлено, що створення і впровадження нових модельних програм «Пізнаємо природу» в межах природничої освітньої галузі – новий етап інтеграції змісту природничих наук у загальноосвітніх навчальних закладах. Визначено специфіку тематичного та діяльнісного підходу до інтеграції змісту навчальної дисципліни. Підкреслено, що діяльнісний підхід – це інтеграція на рівні способів дій, навичок. Набуття таких навичок у процесі навчання – головне завдання діяльнісного підходу. Навчання відповідно до такого підходу передбачає певну діяльність щодо тіл і явищ живої та неживої природи, дуже далеких між собою за походженням, природою, характеристиками, властивостями, що буде елементом інтегрованого навчання на рівні способів дій. Указано, що набуті навички надалі можуть бути використані для розв‟язання різноманітних навчальних та життєвих проблем природничого характеру. Підкреслено, що діяльнісний підхід до інтегрованого навчання забезпечує академічну свободу вчителя. Вона полягає в тому, що вчитель може змінити предмет дослідження, але його діяльність повинна відповідати роботі над певною проблематикою, запропонованою в модельній програмі. Зазначено, що специфікою вивчення природничих дисциплін є необхідність частину уроків проводити за межами школи. У календарно-тематичному плануванні потрібно передбачати години на проведення занять «у природі». Наведені в статті приклади діяльнісного підходу до побудови інтегрованого уроку природознавства в 5-6 класі допоможуть вчителям краще орієнтуватись в особливостях численних модельних програм «Пізнаємо природу», які сьогодні пропонуються для роботи.
ICONICITY OF THE UTO-AZTECANS: Snake Anthropomorphy in the Great Basin, the American Southwest and Mesoamerica
Authors: Mukhopadhyay Tirtha Prasad , Garfinkel Alan Philip
Published: May 2023

Uto-Aztecan iconic practices are primarily conditioned by the consciousness of the snake as a death-dealing power, and as such, an animal that displays the deepest fears and anxieties of the individual. The attempt to study a snake simulacrum thus constitutes the basic objective of this volume. A long, all-embracing iconicity of snakes and related snake motifs are evident in different cultural expressions ranging from rock art templates to other cultural artifacts like basketry, pottery, temple architecture and sculptural motifs. Uto-Aztecan iconography demonstrates a symbolic memorial order of emotional valences, as well as the negotiations with death and a belief in rebirth, just as the skin shedding snake reptile manifests in its life cycle.
COPRODUCING EUROPE: An Ethnography of Film Markets, Creativity and Identity
Authors: Sideri Eleni
Published: May 2023

Up until the 1990s, when the EU launched film policies intended to encourage political and cultural collaboration among its member states, film coproductions were limited to specific industries and mostly based on the cultural and national values of individual nations. Coproducing Europe explores the impact of these EU policies on the coproduction networks that now serve as a driving force in contemporary creative economies. By focusing on regional film markets in Thessaloniki, Sarajevo and Tbilisi, this comparative ethnography looks beyond the economic nature of film coproductions to their role in Europeanization, memories of the Cold War and preconstructed political agendas.
Starting university during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Turu Marc , Rossum Tom van , Gridley Nicole
Published: May 2023

In early 2020, universities across the world ceased face-to-face teaching due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This article explores the experiences of first-year UK university students during this time. Four main themes were identified in the data. Regarding course delivery, students valued the flexibility of blended learning, which involved attending some live sessions while working on others in their own time. Student interaction was mentioned to be critical for learning and how the use of webcams and breakout rooms can facilitate or hinder it. Regarding staff, continuous communication, availability and online drop-ins were highly valued and had a positive impact on satisfaction. Finally, while students benefitted from a coherent use of online tools provided by the university, they also valued the flexibility of using less-regulated tools, including social media.
Métodos diagnósticos del Helicobacter pylori en Pediatría
Authors: Philco Toasa Priscila , Moposita Yumiguano Azucena , Navas Molina Luis Ángel
Published: May 2023

Antecedentes: La infección por Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) tiene una amplia extensión en el mundo y su prevalencia varía dependiendo de diversos factores tales como la edad, origen étnico, geográfico y nivel socioeconómico. Objetivo: Realizar una revisión sistemática de la literatura médica de los años 2012 a 2018 los métodos diagnósticos más importantes enfocados en H. pylori en edad pediátrica, para lograr establecer un diagnóstico temprano para esta patología. Métodos: Revisión sistemática de la literatura empleando motores de búsqueda de artículos en bases de datos electrónicas (PUBMED, MEDLINE, SCIENCE DIRECT, WILEY). Resultados: Se incluyeron 49 artículos tipo meta-análisis y revisiones sistemáticas; se tomaron en cuenta los dos estudios con mayor relevancia en cuanto a un porcentaje superior al 90 % de paciente positivos a dichas pruebas, entre los que encontramos el estudio realizado por Fragoso et al1 en el 2018 que relacionó las pruebas histológicas (Giemsa) vs la prueba de ureasa rápida en un total de 196 pacientes, el 93.4 % presentaron resultados positivos a la tinción vs 6.6 % de pacientes positivos a la prueba de ureasa rápida, confirmando así la importancia de los métodos invasivos para establecer el diagnóstico de esta patología. Otro importante estudio fue el realizado por Moubri et al2 en el que se utilizó el Hp StAR de IDEIA en heces, involucrando a una importante población pediátrica en Argelia de 158 pacientes, de los cuales el 93.6 % presentaron resultados positivos para esta prueba. Conclusiones: El desarrollo de los métodos actualmente empleados con mayor frecuencia permite tener un diagnóstico más preciso de la infección por H. pylori, que a su vez mejora el manejo de las enfermedades asociadas a H. pylori. Aunque el gold standar puede no existir, la elección de la prueba para detectar la infección por H. pylori depende de la prevalencia y las cepas de H. pylori en áreas endémicas, accesibilidad, ventajas y desventajas de cada método, así como las diferentes circunstancias clínicas de cada paciente. Basados en esta revisión las pruebas histológicas son el método de diagnóstico con mayor sensibilidad y especificidad para la población pediátrica.
Identification of Acute Respiratory Infection Patients Using RP2 Nested Multiplex PCR Test in Jakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Inderiati Dewi , Rachmawaty Tanty , Amaniah Anhar Citra
Published: May 2023

Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is an acute respiratory disease caused by infectious organisms transmitted between humans. Viruses and bacteria generally cause the cause of ARI infection. Other viruses that can also cause ARI are Influenza, Adenovirus, Enterovirus, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus. This study aims to determine the causes of bacterial or viral ARI infection with RP2 Nested Multiplex RT-PCR. The research methodology is cross-sectional. The sample used was 50 people with purposive sampling technique in patients with ARI who examined bacteria and viruses using RP2 Nested Multiplex RT-PCR. The research was located at the Laboratory of the United States Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. The results showed that 26 (52%) men suffered more from ARI patients than 24 women (46%), with the most age group being children, 28 people (56%). The three symptoms that many patients in this study felt were that 40 patients (80%) experienced nasal congestion, 38 patients (76%) experienced fever, and 32 patients (64%) coughed. The results of the organisms in the RP2 nested multiplex RT-PCR examination showed that 100% of the causes of ARI were viruses with the highest prevalence (40%) originating from the Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus. The reason for ARI in this research is from a virus (100%), so antibiotics are not needed for this patient.
PENGARUH BAURAN PEMASARAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN KONSUMEN MENONTON DI XX1 PALU GRAND MALL KOTA PALU
Authors: Latoki Labandingi , Badjamal Faigah A , Sakaria Maulid , Wahab Abdul , I Pagisi Eva Warta
Published: May 2023

Pengaruh bauran pemasaran terhadap kepuasan konsumen menonton di XX1 pada Palu Grand Mall Kota Palu. Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dalam penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bauran pemasaran yang terdiri dari produk, harga, tempat, promosi, orang, proses, dan bukti fisik berpengaruh secara serempak terhadap kepuasan konsumen menonton di XX1 pada Palu Grand Mall Kota Palu. Metode yang digunakan penelilti bersifat survey verifikatif dengan alat bantu koesioner terhadap 80 responden. Hasil penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa Multiple atau koefisien korelasi (R) adalah hubungan antara ketujuh variabel produk, harga, tempat, promosi, orang, proses, dan bukti fisik terhadap kepuasan konsumen menonton di XX1 pada Palu Grand Mall Kota Palu sebesar 0.768 artinya hubungan variabel bebas (independen) terhadap variabel terikat (dependen) adalah kuat. R Square atau koefisien determinasi (R2) adalah melihat pengaruh antara variabel produk, harga, tempat, promosi, orang, proses, dan bukti fisik terhadap kepuasan konsumen menonton di XX1 pada Palu Grand Mall Kota Palu sebesar 0.591 atau 59.1% artinya pengaruh variabel bebas (independen) terhadap variabel terikat (dependen) sebesar 59.1% sedangkan sisanya 40.9% adalah pengaruh variabel lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini.

Kata Kunci: Produk, Harga,  Tempat, Promosi, Orang, Proses, Bukti Fisik dan Kepuasan Konsumen.
الخلاف في شرح ديوان المتنبي المسمى بالتبيان في شرح الديوان
Authors: سلمان نبيل محمد
Published: May 2023

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أساليب السلوك القيادي وعلاقته بالصحة النفسية لدي رؤساء أقسام كليات جامعة بغداد
Authors: الساعدي فاضل شاكر حسن
Published: May 2023

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The Role of Trace elements in Multiple Sclerosis.
Authors: Thamer Ammar A. , Mohammed Najeeb H. , Ibrahim Akram M.
Published: May 2023

Fac Med Baghdad
2014; Vol.56, No.2
Received: Feb., 2014
Accepted April. 2014
 

 

Background:  Multiple sclerosis (MS)  is a  chronic,  demyelinating disease  of  the central nervous system (CNS) affecting young adults and is considered as the leading cause of non traumatic neurological disability of young adults (1). The pathogenesis of MS is still incompletely understood. Deviation of immune responses in a genetically susceptible patient plays a central role in its pathogenesis (2). Electrophysiological, spinal tap and Radiological tools are important laboratory investigations that have added so much to the clinical diagnosis and for the classification of MS (3 and 4).
Objectives: The aims of the study is to estimate and evaluate the oxidative status indirectly through the serum levels of copper, zinc, zinc/copper ratio and magnesium in patients with MS, in addition to their relation with patients` degree of disability.
Patients and Methods: 112 patients with multiple sclerosis and 50 subjects without any neurological or psychiatric diseases as control group were recruited in this study. The cases were collected from Baghdad teaching hospital, MS center, Baghdad, Iraq at the period from May 2012 to April 2013, and studied at the toxicology center in Al-Shaheed Ghazi Al-Hareri Hospital in the Medical city. All patients and control groups were tested for serum level of copper, zinc and magnesium.
Results: The present study showed that serum level of copper was significantly higher in patients than in control, while the serum level of zinc, zinc/copper ratio and magnesium, were significantly lower in patients group than the control group. Also there was a positive linear correlation between the patients` disability measured by Expanded Disability Status Scale score and Cu and Mg, while a negative linear correlation between Zn and Zn/Cu ratio.
Conclusion: There is a disturbed oxidative status in MS patients shown by the higher increment of Cu and decrement of Zn, Mg and Zn/Cu ratio in MS patients, in addition to their relation with patients` disability than the control group, making it easy to quantify and predict MS disability objectively.
Boeh: Elemen Busana Penentu Hierarki Ruang Perempuan pada Masyarakat Budaya Padi Kasepuhan Ciptagelar
Authors: Astutik Puji , Kusdiwanggo Susilo
Published: May 2023

Ketika berinteraksi dengan padi dan turunannya, masyarakat budaya padi (padi culture) Kasepuhan Ciptagelar selalu mengelola secara ritual dalam satu siklus yang terus berulang. Terdapat relasi signifikan antara waktu, pelaku dan aktivitas memperjalankan padi. Urutan konstelasi ini menghadirkan teritori dan ruang yang baik secara fisik maupun metafisik bagi laki-laki dan perempuan. Ruang perempuan hadir pada saat ritual padi dilaksanakan. Kehadirannya dikenali secara langsung dari busananya. Boeh, elemen busana dari relasi sakuren domain budaya busana menandakan pemakainya sebagai pemimpin ritual sekaligus entitas ke-3 dari relasi sakuren. Setiap realitas menunjukan hierarki ruang perempuan yang berjenjang. Dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif-eksplanatif melalui paradigma empiris, dengan hipotesis penelitian. Penelitian antropologi-arsitektur ini bertujuan untuk menguji teori domain budaya busana yang dipakai pada saat ritual sebagai penentu hierarki ruang perempuan. Hasil penelitian membuktikan dan memperkuat hipotesis, bahwa domain budaya busana yang menghadirkan boeh pada perempuan saat ritual menunjukan hierarki tertinggi dari ruang perempuan.
A normative blood velocity model in the exchange microvessels for discriminating health from disease: Healthy controls versus COVID-19 cases
Authors: Koutsiaris Aristotle G. , Riri Konstantina , Boutlas Stylianos , Daniil Zoe , Tsironi Evangelia E.
Published: May 2023

A usual practice in medicine is to search for “biomarkers” which are measurable quantities of a normal or abnormal biological process. Biomarkers can be biochemical or physical quantities of the body and although commonly used statistically in clinical settings, it is not usual for them to be connected to basic physiological models or equations. In this work, a normative blood velocity model framework for the exchange microvessels was introduced, combining the velocity-diffusion (V-J) equation and statistics, in order to define the normative range (NR) and normative area (NA) diagrams for discriminating normal (normemic) from abnormal (hyperemic or underemic) states, taking into account the microvessel diameter D. This is different from the usual statistical processing since there is a basis on the well-known physiological principle of the flow diffusion equation. The discriminative power of the average axial velocity model was successfully tested using a group of healthy individuals (Control Group) and a group of post COVID-19 patients (COVID-19 Group).
A case of infection-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Authors: Cui Shaohua , Liang Chaoyue , Geng Lixia
Published: May 2023

Background: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) are a group of microvascular thrombohemorrhagic syndromes with low incidence and high mortality, which are characterized by thrombocytopenia, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, fever, neuropsychiatric disorders, and renal involvement. In addition, TTP has a high rate of misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis due to the lack of specific clinical manifestations. Case report: A male patient aged 47 years was admitted to our hospital with complaints of dizziness and nausea for 2 days and soy-colored urine for 1 day. The patient had caught a cold and suffered from fever, dizziness, and nausea 2 days before admission. These symptoms were relieved by self-administration of berberine 1 day before admission. Later, the patient found that the urine was scanty and soy-colored. Physical examination on admission showed that the patient developed apathy, with occasional babbling, yellowing skin and sclera, and scattered bleeding spots on the anterior chest area. Based on auxiliary tests combined with clinical manifestations, the patient was diagnosed with TTP and administered plasma exchange, hemofiltration, hormone, and anti-platelet therapies. The patient recovered and was discharged after 3 weeks. The patient regularly took aspirin and was followed up one year later with no recurrence. Conclusion: TTP is an acute severe disease with complex etiology, abrupt onset, and dangerous conditions. In this patient with TTP, an important cause of the disease may have been an acute gastrointestinal infection. The plasma examination in another hospital revealed positive results for ADAMTS13 inhibitors, providing strong evidence for the diagnosis of this case. Multiple plasma exchanges and glucocorticoids yielded favorable treatment results and were critical measures of successful treatment of TTP.
Neutrosophic-CNN-based image and text fusion for multimodal classification
Authors: Wajid Mohd Anas , Zafar Aasim , Terashima-Marín Hugo , Wajid Mohammad Saif
Published: May 2023

Recent advances in technology and devices have caused a data explosion on the Internet and on our home PCs. This data is predominantly obtained in various modalities (text, image, video, etc.) and is essential for e-commerce websites. The products on these websites have both images and descriptions in text form, making them multimodal in nature. Earlier categorization and information retrieval methods focused mostly on a single modality. This study employs multimodal data for classification using neutrosophic fuzzy sets for uncertainty management for information retrieval tasks. This effort utilizes image and text data and, inspired by past techniques of embedding text over an image, attempts to classify the images using neutrosophic classification algorithms. For classification tasks, Neutrosophic Convolutional Neural Networks (NCNNs) are used to learn feature representations of the produced images. We demonstrate how a pipeline based on NCNN can be utilized to learn representations of the innovative fusion method. Traditional convolutional neural networks are vulnerable to unknown noisy conditions in the test phase, and as a result, their performance for the classification of noisy data declines. Comparing our method against individual sources on two large-scale multi-modal categorization datasets yielded good results. In addition, we have compared our method to two well-known multi-modal fusion methodologies, namely early fusion and late fusion.
A variant of the NSGA II for the speed scaling distributed flow shop scheduling problem with total tardiness minimisation
Authors: Bektur Gulcin
Published: May 2023

In this study, an energy-efficient distributed flow shop scheduling (DFSS) problem with total tardiness minimisation and machine-sequence dependent setup times is addressed. A mixed integer linear programming (MILP) model is proposed for the problem. A variant of the NSGA II algorithm is suggested for the solution of large scale problems. The proposed algorithm is compared with the state-of-the-art NSGA II, SPEA II, and multiobjective iterated local search algorithm. The computational results show that the proposed algorithm is efficient and effective for the problem. This is the first study to propose a heuristic algorithm for the distributed flow shop scheduling problem with total tardiness minimisation, speed scaling and setups.
Incorporating Innovative Interior Design Elements of Vintage Era: Introducing Old World Charm in the Conventional Cigar Lounge Environment
Authors: Javed Adeen
Published: May 2023

The interest in cigar lounges developed in 1990’s when cities and government entities began instituting smoking ban but provided exceptions for establishments that catered to smokers. The current study aims to design a space that provides a pollution free environment. This approach eliminates all the distracting elements and focuses on encouraging one’s interaction with others in a cozy environment. Although, it has been ages that the concept of cigar lounges in Pakistan has become obsolete. The current study aims to revive cigar lounge & to design a deluxe space to fulfill the demands of a cigar Aficionado. This study is focused to design such a space, which is specifically remodeled and acquiesced to create the vibe of a cigar lounge. The importance of the cigar lounge is to stipulate an ethical and smoke free space for the people who treasure to soot a cigar. People who smoke cigar illustrate a status symbol that differs from the typical soul who doesn’t smoke a cigar. They are prone to be more conscious about their style & status. So, it is a main purpose of the current study to match the personality of a cigar enthusiast through designing a cigar lounge with the ambiance itself. The representative words designating a cigar lounge are sophisticated, luxurious, casual and convivial. This study states that the interior of the cigar lounge is the blend of Gothic baroque, rococo and the Victorian era. Such styles create an ambiance, which define Grace, sumptuous, and prestige. The final expression of a cigar room is an opulence of vintage era, which aesthetically defines the absolute grandeur and exceptionality.

Index Terms: Cigar Lounge, Convivial, Gothic, Luxurious, Victorian era, Vintage era.
Designing Multi-Functional Beeswax-Modified Fashion Garments for Vitriolage Victims
Authors: Khadim Sumia
Published: May 2023

Acid attack or vitriol attack is an instance of brutality which is also an act of slinging acid by targeting another person’s body to disfigure their face in order to harm or kill them. Moreover, acid attack is a social concern which can cause physiological and economic problems. According to previous studies, 80% of the victims all around the world are women by gender. Hence, the current study is based on designing a women's wear collection for their safety. However, acid attack victims can’t use all types of fabrics to cover their burnt body parts. Therefore, beeswax is used to design their dresses which further facilitates them with the healing of their bruises. The application of beeswax finishes on the fabric is beneficial due to its natural characteristics which include antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, moisturizing / hydrating, and eco-friendly properties. The aim of this research project is to use both technology and art in designing floral and Zen motif patterns. The purpose of using them, as a source material for modifying and designing fabric, is to create an effective women’s wear collection. Furthermore, such collection is aesthetically pleasing and yields functional benefits to protect women’s skin from acid attacks as well.

Index Terms: beeswax finish, couture, multi-functional, vitriol attack