bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MODERN METHODS OF CORRECTION OF VEIN-OCCLUSIVE ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
Authors: Книгавко Александр
Published: December 2020

Aim: to study the long-term effectiveness of stimulation of the vein-occlusive mechanism by the addition of autologous stem cells and PRP therapy in the surgical removal of venous leak.Materials and Methods: comprehensive examination and treatment of 156 patients with vein-occlusive erectile dysfunction was carried out. Most of them – 112 (82.9%), – had left-sided or bilateral varicocele. In 86 patients of the first group with a proximal form of vein-occlusive erectile dysfunction, ligation of deep dorsal veins and veins of the penis and Marmara operation from a foam-pubic incision were performed. In 49 patients of the second group with a distal form of vein-occlusive erectile dysfunction, embolization of deep dorsal veins and veins of the Santorini plexus was performed through a conductor in the deep dorsal vein of the penis. To improve the venous occlusion mechanism, 1 million autologous endothelial stem cells and 2 millions autologous fibroblast stem cells were injected into each cavernous body, which were activated by vascular growth factor into the ligated veins (deep dorsal and large veins of the penis) in a retrograde direction during occlusive operations for 48 patients (groups 1b and 2b, respectively) and compared long-term results.Results: The effectiveness of surgical treatment according to subjective data (IIEF questionnaire) – after 2 months was almost equal, but after 18 months it was significantly higher in subgroups 1b and 2b (68,9% и 75,5) and according to objective data (no venous leakage with dopplerography of the penis), after 18 months in 73.4% and 91.4%, respectively.Conclusions: The use of autologous (endothelial and fibroblast) stem cells with the course of PRP therapy improves the veno-occlusive mechanism, increases the efficiency and long-term results of vein-occlusive surgeries for the treatment of VOED, creating an effective alternative to phalloprosthetics for men with this problem.
COMPLEX MEDICAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT OF PARTICIPANTS OF COMBAT
Authors: Аймедов Костянтин , Наумов Валерій
Published: December 2020

Introduction. This work provides the results of author’s own research which are based on the analysis of characteristics of the post-stress personality disorders (PSD) taking into account the comorbid addictive behaviour among military personnel.During the study, it was found with PSD, the most pronounced addictions are cannabinoid, alcoholic and psychostimulants dependencies. Taking into account the tendency to increase number of people with psychopathological disorders and addictive behaviour manifestations in the modern Ukraine, the problem of prevention, treatment and support of people who were in the ATO area is acute now.Goal. Determination of markers of medical, psychological and social support.Research methods: theoretical, socio-demographic, clinical and psychopathological, psychodiagnostic, follow-up, clinical and anamnestic, statistical.Results. In order to develop a model of pharmacotherapy for this group of persons, during the 2014-2018 years, 219 people were examined at the age from 21 to 56 years, of which 18 persons were not included in the study according to the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Of surveyed people (201 persons), 59 people were diagnosed with PSD, including 32 people with comorbid adductions.We carried out a screening diagnostic assessment of the needs of servicemen, during which we identified the main requests for the need for corrective measures, their attitude and desire to take part in an experimental program to restore normal social life and restore normal life. According to the results of the study, it was found that the spectrum of needs covers all three spheres of a person’s life: biological, psychological and social. It was possible to identify the main targets of psychotherapy and draw up a plan of the main activities. The general goal of psychocorrectional measures for each of the studied groups was the restoration of normal processes of life of the individual and the restoration of normal social interaction.Conclusions. The developed measures gave us the opportunity to effectively influence all links of pathogenesis, based on the biopsychosocial model of addiction. In the process of treatment, taking into account the recommendations of the MOH on the treatment of military personnel, were improved certain stages of pharmacotherapy as the basis for further active psychosocial and psychosocial support, which will create the basis for the normalization of their livelihoods and the possibility of military-professional recovery.
Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: a disease with difficult early diagnosis.
Authors: López González J , Delgado Maroto A , Navarro Moreno E , Cuello Entrena E , Porcel Martín A
Published: December 2020

El mesotelioma maligno peritoneal es una entidad infrecuente con una gran mortalidad, relacionada con la exposición crónica al asbesto. Suelen presentarse en forma de cuadro clínico de distensión abdominal, ascitis, dolor y pérdida de peso. Su diagnóstico suele realizarse en estadios avanzados de la enfermedad dado el carácter inespecífico de la clínica, por lo que el pronóstico de esta patología es malo a corto plazo.

Presentamos el caso de un paciente con mesotelioma peritoneal maligno sin exposiciones crónicas al asbesto, diagnosticado de forma tardía por antecedente de hipertensión portal prehepática.
Duodenal diverticulum as a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Authors: Díaz Alcázar MM , García Robles A , Martín-Lagos Maldonado A
Published: December 2020

Se presenta el caso de una paciente de 56 años que consulta por hematemesis y rectorragia. Tras estabilización hemodinámica se realiza endoscopia digestiva alta, en la que se observa lo que parece un divertículo duodenal con sangrado activo en la tercera porción duodenal, sin posibilidad de tratamiento endoscópico. Se realiza angiotomografía computarizada abdominal, objetivando una imagen de unos 15 mm compatible con formación diverticular que depende del borde superior de la tercera porción duodenal. Se identifica pequeña rama posterior de la arteria mesentérica superior en proximidad al divertículo, que se emboliza. A pesar del tratamiento persisten melenas y anemización, por lo que se decide realización de laparotomía con diverticulectomía.

La prevalencia de los divertículos duodenales se encuentra entre el 0,6 - 22%. La etiología de los divertículos adquiridos no es bien conocida, aunque se cree que la mucosa se hernia en zonas de debilidad de la pared. En la mayoría de los casos son incidentalomas, y solo en el 1 - 5% se producen síntomas. La hemorragia por divertículos duodenales es rara, y suele ocasionarse en la tercera y cuarta porción duodenal. Se debe considerar el sangrado de divertículos duodenales en hemorragias del tracto digestivo alto de origen no identificado. El tratamiento puede ser endoscópico, quirúrgico o embolización transarterial, aunque no hay consenso sobre la estrategia óptima.
Rare giant cystic lesion
Authors: Pérez Pozo JM , Marqués Asín J , Canabal Berlanga AM
Published: December 2020

Presentamos este caso clínico, en el que de forma incidental se diagnostica una lesión multiquística gigante, que finalmente resultó ser un mesotelioma quístico benigno. Se discuten algunos aspectos relevantes en el manejo de esta entidad, que aunque de comportamiento benigno, presenta una elevada tasa de recidiva tras su resección.
RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI SISTEM PENJUALAN CASE STUDY: PT. X
Authors: Andi Saputra  , Ashari Imamuddin  , Pria Sukamto
Published: December 2020

Bagian penjualan dalam suatu organisasi perusahaan merupakan sesuatu yang vital karena kamajuan perusahaan salah satunya sangat ditentukan dari bagian ini. Permasalahan yang ada dalam administrasi tentang bagaimana pengelolaan arsip data proses pencarian dokumen dapat lebih cepat dan akurat, pengadaan persediaan data beserta kelengkapan datanya tidak bisa terkontrol. Dengan adanya permasalahan tersebut penelitian bertujuan untuk membuat sistem aplikasi penjualan untuk mengelola sales order, delivery order, invoice, shipping slip dan sales jurnal  setelah dilakukan perancangan dilakukan pengujian performance pada aplikasi penjualan dapat digunakan perusahaan dalam mengelola arsip penjualan sehingga pengelolaan data penjualan dapat terorganisasi  dengan baik.
«Designer handkerchief is the universe in a square»
Authors: Толстикова А.В. , Шевцова А.А.
Published: December 2020

С художником и дизайнером, создателем неповторимых авторских шелковых платков Анной Толстиковой мы говорим о художественном образовании, абстракционизме и авангарде, актуализации историко-культурного наследия России через социокультурное проектирование, просвещение и моду.

With the artist and designer, creator of unique author’s silk scarves Anna Tolstikova, we talk about art education, abstractionism and the avant-garde, updating the historical and cultural heritage of Russia through socio-cultural design, education and fashion.
Pengaruh Model Learning Cycle 5E Terhadap Motivasi Belajar dan Hasil Belajar Fisika Peserta Didik SMA Negeri 2 Woha Bima
Authors: Muhammad Fuadi  , Muhammad Arsyad  , Kaharuddin Arafah  , Asriyadin
Published: December 2020

Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif menggunakan The Randomized Postest-Only Control Group Design, yang bertujuan untuk menganalisis perbedaan hasil belajar fisika antara peserta didik yang diajar menggunakan model learning cycle 5E dengan model konvensional pada peserta didik. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada siswa kelas XI IPA SMAN 2 Bima. Hasil analisis deskriptif memperlihatkan bahwa skor rata-rata motivasi belajar fisika peserta didik yang diajar menggunakan model learning cycle 5E  sebesar 120.48 dan standar deviasi 6,178 dan skor rata-rata hasil belajar peserta didik yang diajar menggunakan model learning cycle 5E sebesar 21,90 dan standar deviasi 3,59. Sedangkan skor rata-rata motivasi belajar fisika peserta didik yang diajar secara konvensional 116,38 dan standar deviasi 5.696 dan skor rata-rata hasil belajar peserta didik yang diajar menggunakan metode konvensional 18,90 dan standar deviasi 3,93. Analisis inferensial menggunakan uji-t dua pihak dengan taraf signifikan α = 0,05 dengan kesimpulan bahwa 1) Terdapat perbedaan Motivasi belajar fisika yang signifikan antara yang diajar menggunakan model pembelajaran learning cycle 5E dengan model konvensional peserta didik pada kelas XI IPA SMAN 2 Bima; 2) Terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar fisika yang signifikan antara yang diajar menggunakan model pembelajaran learning cycle 5E dengan model konvensional peserta didik pada kelas XI IPA SMAN 2 Bima.
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF EMPLOYEES IN KESBANGPOL OFFICE KAUR DISTRICT
Authors: Apriadi Dadi , Susena Karona Cahya , Irwanto Tito
Published: December 2020

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif, responden yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 5 orang pegawai pada kantor Kesbangpol Kabupaten Kaur, teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara dan metode analisis yang digunakan yaitu metode analisis deskriptif.Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan faktor motivasi yang dapat dilakukan oleh Kantor Kesbangpol Kabupaten Kaur dengan cara memberikan supervisi kepada para pegawainya dan juga memberikan jaminan kerja dengan cara promosi jabatan. Hal ini dapat memotivasi seseorang dalam bekerja karena dengan adanya promosi jabatan dan supervisi pegawai akan berusaha meningkatkan prestasi kerja.Faktor kepemimpinan dapat meningkatkan kinerja pegawai pada Kantor Kesbangpol Kabupaten Kaur, karena sikap seorang pemimpin yang selalu menjaga hubungan baik dengan para pegawainya akan meningkatkan kinerja seorang pegawai dalam bekerja, selain itu adanya arahan dan dukungan dari pimpinan terhadap bawahannya akan memudahkan pegawai dalam bekerja.Lingkungan kerja yang aman dan nyaman akan meningkatkan kinerja pegawai, begitu juga pada Kantor Kesbangpol Kabupaten Kaur lingkungan kerja yang diberikan adalah lingkungan kerja fisik dan non fisik. Lingkungan kerja fisik dapat dilihat dari peralatan dan perlengkapan serta suasana yang ada ditempat kerja sedangkan lingkungan kerja non fisik dapat dilihat dari hubungan antara sesama pegawai, saling bekerjasama dan saling menghargai dalam bekerja.
ОБ ОСНОВАНИЯХ ОРФОГРАФИЧЕСКОЙ КОДИФИКАЦИИ ПРИЛАГАТЕЛЬНОГО КРЫМСКО-ТАТАРСКИЙ
Authors:   Институт русского языка им. В.В. Виноградова РАН, Российская Федерация, Иванова Ольга Евгеньевна
Published: December 2020

В статье рассматриваются лингвистические основания и социолингвистические мотивации орфографической кодификации прилагательного ‘крымско-татарский’. В лингвистическом плане противоречие между кодифицированной нормой и широко распространенным написанием анализируется с точки зрения исторической динамики написания данного слова и его места в системе аналогичных по устройству и языковой семантике единиц. Устанавливается факт принадлежности данного сложного прилагательного к асистемной области письма, управляемой не правилами, а словарем, не алгоритмизованными закономерностями, порождающими определенное написание, а синхронными и диахронными аналогиями, традицией употребления, индивидуальными предпочтениями, и именно в этом случае признается значимой роль субъективного фактора письма — политика лингвистов-кодификаторов. Констатируя сосуществование конкурирующих написаний данного слова, автор привлекает внимание к варианту интерпретации правил правописания сложных прилагательных, который видится более адекватным в реальном и проспективном временном измерении. Социолингвистический аспект данного вопроса затрагивает бытование слова в общенародном узусе: в середине XX в. традиция его употребления прерывалась на десятилетия и так и не сложилась к моменту словарной кодификации. Важно и то обстоятельство, что социальная база русского письма в 90-х годах прошлого века оказалась разделенной, значительная часть пишущих осталась за пределами России, в которой законодательно закреплено применение нормативных словарей русского языка. В статье анализируется рефлексия носителей, пытающихся непосредственно связать письменную форму слова и языковую семантику, а также рассматривается соотношение нормы словарей и государственных нормативных актов.
О ПОНЯТИЙНОМ АППАРАТЕ И ГНОСЕОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ОСНОВАХ СОВРЕМЕННОЙ ЛИНГВИСТИКИ: ГЕОРУСИСТИКА, «НАЦИОНАЛЬНЫЕ ВАРИАНТЫ РУССКОГО ЯЗЫКА», СОЦИОРУСИСТИКА
Authors:   Крымский республиканский институт постдипломного педагогического образования, Российская Федерация, Рудяков Александр Николаевич
Published: December 2020

Статья посвящена анализу содержания термина «национальный вариант русского языка» с позиций георусистики, предполагающей перенос внимания с изучения единиц языка на русскоязычное глобальное пространство, возникновение которого обусловлено плюрицентричностью русского языка. Автор исходит из постулата, согласно которому русский язык существует в нескольких формах: «инвариант» и «варианты». Под инвариантом понимают «русский язык вообще», систему языковых единиц и отношений, формирующих качественную стабильность языка и его противопоставленность другим языкам-инвариантам; вариант — это форма реализации инварианта в определенных позициях. В статье доказывается необходимость учета принципиальных отличий при рассмотрении русского языка как средства взаимовоздействия в рамках отдельного государства и обусловленного этим варьирования и явлений иного порядка, к которым относятся региональные отличия. Именно различия такого рода обусловливают адаптацию русского языка к тем условиям, которые сложились на территории отдельных государств и в которых протекает социальное взаимодействие носителей русского языка сегодня. В связи с этим в статье предлагаются теоретические основания для построения действующей и актуальной модели русского языкового мира, которая отражает специфику взаимодействия русского языка с другими языками и охватывает различные формы существования русского языка, которые в рамках предлагаемой системы описываются с позиции функционального тождества. При этом внимание сосредотачивается не на наборе выполняемых ими социальных функций, а на их роли в системе, которая заключается в представлении языка инварианта в конкретных социальных, региональных, исторических условиях.
РЕГИОНАЛЬНАЯ ИДЕНТИЧНОСТЬ И ДИАЛЕКТ В АБРУЦЦО (ИТАЛИЯ)
Authors: Либертини Розанджела , Челышева Ирина Игоревна
Published: December 2020

В статье рассматривается проблема региональной идентичности области Абруццо в центральной Италии и места, которое занимает абруццский диалект в формировании этой идентичности. Как и в остальной Италии, в Абруццо региональная идентичность дополняет собственно итальянскую, национальную и этническую идентичность. Абруццо отличается значительным природным, культурным и лингвистическим разнообразием, что отражается и в структуре региональной идентичности. В коллективной памяти жителей Абруццо как важные вехи остался ряд значительных исторических событий: осушение озера Фучино, землетрясение 1915 г., сражения Второй мировой войны. Эти события сказались и на судьбе населения, и на лингвистической ситуации в Абруццо. Память о них поддерживается в литературных произведениях, по большей части написанных на диалекте. В настоящее время, несмотря на сокращение сферы использования диалекта, возрастает его ценность как части регионального самосознания и намечается тенденция к преодолению обособленности местных говоров и к формированию регионального койне.
Application of OpenPose and deep learning for intelligent surveillance reconnaissance system
Authors: Choi Kyuking , Oh Suyeong , Sohn Chaebong
Published: December 2020

In this study, defense surveillance reconnaissance systems were implemented through deep learning networks such as OpenPose and deep neural networks (DNN), convolutional neural networks (CNN), and long short-term memory (LSTM). This study proposes a target recognition method which differs from the existing surveillance reconnaissance systems. This method consists in distinguishing between ordinary people and targets by classifying motions in the images being filmed. Thus, the skeleton data of the target in the image are extracted using OpenPose. Then, keypoints included in the extracted skeleton data are entered into DNN, CNN, and LSTM to classify the motion. The classified motions are selected as motions learned in the military, such as overall security. When the system classifies motions and recognizes targets, it identifies them on the map and tracks them. The tracking algorithm calculates the movement direction of the target by calculating the change in the values of keypoints extracted through OpenPose by frames. Finally, it uses the depth information obtained from the camera to display targets on the map based on the camera location. All these computations are based on the use of the skeleton data rather than the entire image, thus reducing the overall computation.
Antibacterial Effects of Orthodontic Primer Harboring Chitosan Nanoparticles against the Multispecies Biofilm of Cariogenic Bacteria in a Rat Model
Authors: Hosseinpour nader Armin , Sodagar Ahmad , Akhavan Azam , Pourhajibagher Maryam , Bahador Abbas
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Microbial biofilm accumulation around orthodontic brackets and composite is a common complication of fixed orth-odontic treatment. This study assessed the antibacterial effects of orthodontic primer containing chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) against the multispecies biofilm of cariogenic bacteria in а rat model.

Materials and methods: Transbond XT orthodontic primer containing 0%, 1%, 5%, and 10% CNPs was experimentally prepared. The Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups (n=7) of control (0% CNPs), 1%, 5% and 10% CNPs. The oral cavities of the rats were infected with cariogenic bacteria. After anesthetizing the rats, 1 drop (10 µL) of primer with different concentrations of CNPs was applied to their central incisor and light-cured for 20 seconds. Transbond XT orthodontic adhesive (2 × 2 mm) was applied on the primer. Another drop (10 µL) of primer was applied and light-cured for 40 seconds. The number of Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis, and Lactobacillus acidophilus colonies in the saliva of rats was quantified at 24 hours, 4 days and 7 days. 

Results: Adding 1% (p=0.005), 5% (p<0.001) and 10% (p<0.001) of CNPs to orthodontic primer significantly reduced the S. mutans colony count at 24 hours compared with the control group. At 24 hours, the mean S. sanguinis colony counts in the 5% (p=0.04) and 10% (p=0.02) CNP groups were significantly lower than that in the control group. Also, at 4 and 7 days, the mean colony counts in the 5% and 10% CNP groups were significantly lower than that in the control group (p<0.05). At 24 hours and 4 days, the mean L. acidophilus colony count in the 10% CNP group was significantly lower than that in the control group (p<0.05). At 7 days, rats with failed adhesive showed a significantly higher count of all three bacteria compared with rats with adhesive (p<0.05).

Conclusions: The addition of 5% CNPs to orthodontic primer significantly decreased the colony count of cariogenic bacteria in rats.
Metabolic Disorders Induced by Fructosedrinking Water Affect Angiotensin II-mediated Intestinal Contractility in Male Wistar Rats
Authors: Georgiev Tsvetelin K. , Tolekova Anna N. , Genov Nikolay V. , Pashova-Stoyanova Lilia Zh. , Tsokeva Zhivka I. , Nancheva Krasimira G. , Sandeva Rositsa V. , Ilieva Galina S. , Ganeva Maria G. , Hadzhibozheva Petya V.
Published: December 2020

Introduction: The high-fructose diet in rats has been reported to cause metabolic disorders such as impaired fasting glucose levels, in-sulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and dysregulation of the renin-angiotensin system. This could lead to further complications, for instance, to the smooth muscle dysfunction.

Aim: The present study aimed at developing fructose-induced metabolic perturbations in rats and the investigation of their impact on angiotensin II-induced smooth muscle intestinal motility. 

Materials and methods: Mature Wistar rats were randomly divided into two groups (9 rats per group): control group (drinking tap water) and fructose-drinking group (15% fructose, dissolved in tap water). At the end of the experimental period (11 weeks), the plasma levels of insulin, renin, angiotensin II and creatinine, as well as the lipid profile were assessed. Morphometric analysis and lipid index calculation were also performed. The contractile properties of ileum, colon and rectum were studied using stimulation with angiotensin II in the isolated tissue bath system. 

Results: Our experiment showed that drinking 15% fructose solution induced dyslipidaemia accompanied by elevated lipid indexes as well as an increase in creatinine and renin plasma levels in the rats. 

Conclusions: Fructose drinking and consequently the developed metabolic disorders modified the Ang II-induced intestinal activity causing a gradual alteration in the distal direction with the rectum being the most strongly affected organ.
Surveillance of Nosocomial Infections in a Bulgarian Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Rangelova Vanya , Raycheva Ralitsa , Kevorkyan Ani , Krasteva Maya , Dermendzhiev Tihomir
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Nosocomial infections (NI) are frequent complications in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) which result in high morbidity and mortality.

Aim: To determine and analyze the incidence, risk factors and etiologic agents of NI in newborns admitted in the NICU to help plan-ning future surveillance and prevention strategies.

Materials and methods: A prospective cohort study was carried out at the NICU of St George University Hospital, Plovdiv, Bul-garia from January 1, 2017 to June 31, 2018. The number of neonates included in the study was 507. Descriptive statistics such as count,  percent, mean and standard deviation was used. Chi-square test was performed to prove associations. Odds ratios, with 95% confidence intervals, were computed from the results of the binominal logistic regression analyses.

Results: Of the 507 hospitalized newborns in NICU, 48 presented with 54 NI. The incidence and the density incidence rates were 9.5% and 7.67 per 1,000 patient-days, respectively. Nosocomial infections were detected in neonates from all birth weight (BW) classes, but it was low BW and premature neonates that were at major risk to acquire them. The most common infection sites were ventilator-asso-ciated pneumonia (VAP) (67.27%), bloodstream infection (23.64%) and conjunctivitis (9.09%). Major pathogens were Gram-negative such as Klebsiella pneumoniae, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii. In the multivariate logistic regression analysis NIs were strongly associated with intubation, presence of a venous catheter, the duration of antibiotic treatment and increased CRP> 10 mg/l.

Conclusions: This report highlights the burden of NIs, identifies the major focus for future NI control and prevention programs.
Perforation of the Small Intestine with Acute Peritonitis Caused by Enterobius Vermicularis
Authors: Shopov Spasimir T.
Published: December 2020

Perianal and perineal pruritus is often associated with Enterobius vermicularis in children. Although this roundworm is common in pediatric practice, most doctors are unaware that it can cause appendicular colic with/or appendicitis, severe urogenital complications, bowel perforation, and peritonitis. We report a case of a young male who presented with signs and symptoms of acute peritonitis. Dur-ing the operation, perforation of the jejunum with a purulent exudate under the transverse colon, a left lateral canal, a Douglas cavity were found as well as single enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes. Histological studies detected Enterobius vermicularis in the lumen of the appendix and jejunum, as well as in the purulent exudate in the intestinal wall and serosa. A mesenteric lymph node, histologically presented with chronic nonspecific lymphadenitis. In conclusion, infection with Enterobius vermicularis should be considered in peri-tonitis, appendicitis, and enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes, especially in young patients.
Epidemiological Characteristics of Post-exposure Prophylaxis of Rabies in Varna Region for the Period 2014-2018
Authors: Kolarova-Dimitrova Miglena
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Rabies is a viral zoonosis still posing a significant threat to public health worldwide, especially in developing countries. The disease can be controlled by animal vaccination and appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis in humans administered in the earliest possible time.

Aim: To study and analyze animal-related injuries and post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies. 

Materials and methods: Between 2014 and 2018, a retrospective epidemiological study was conducted in Varna region, which in-cluded 1462 persons who suffered injuries from animals. The study was based on the official data in the annual analysis of the Regional Health Inspectorate (RHI) in Varna. The information was summarized, analyzed, and graphically illustrated. The results were statisti-cally analysed using SPSS v. 20 employing variational and comparative (χ2) analyses. The statistical significance level was set at p <0.05.

Results: Of 1462 registered post-injury care seekers, 642 (42.7%) had to be given post-exposure prophylaxis on an emergency basis. The latter were mainly city residents (91.8%). Immunization against rabies was given in the first two days after exposure in 477 (76.4%) subjects. The average number of doses per immunized person was 3.63. The injuries were mainly from stray dogs (58.14%), followed by domestic (37.41%) and wild (4.45%) animals. According to the anatomical site of injury, limb injuries predominated in 88.65% (lower limbs 45% and upper limbs 43.64%). Most of the injuries were light (71.54%), followed by moderate (18.91%) and severe injuries (9.61%). 

Conclusions: Rabies prevention can be much more facilitated by the combined efforts of doctors, veterinarians, animal welfare orga-nizations and, last but not least, responsible population behavior. Post-exposure prophylaxis is an integral part of successfully curbing rabies programs but effective disease control can be achieved only through health education and vaccination of animals.
Does Chronic Low-grade Systemic Inflammation Change Tumor Markers Levels in Patients on Hemodialysis?
Authors: Pereira Silva Gilmar , Xavier Grangeiro Vítor Pereira , Dantas de Oliveira Carmelita Félix
Published: December 2020

Introduction: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients are known to have a high risk of developing cancer-related inflammation. Elevated serum levels of tumor markers in ESRD/hemodialysis patients makes analysis and interpretation difficult. 

Aim: To verify the possible relationship between chronic low-grade systemic inflammation serum levels determined by C-reactive protein (CRP) and the tumor biomarkers in patients on hemodialysis. 

Materials and methods: A prospective study of prevalence was conducted in the Hemodialysis Sector of the University Hospital of the University of Brasília between July 2016 and December 2016 in men aged 18 to 60 years without clinically detectable cancer. We assessed inflammation by serum high-sensitivity CRP test (hs-CRP) and serum tumor in the case groups and controls. The hemodialysis group was split into two subgroups: group 1: patients with inflammation (CRP > 5 mg/L, n=27), and group 2: patients without inflam-mation (CRP ≤5 mg/L, n=33).

Results: There was no significant difference in age mean levels between case groups and controls (44.00±08.00 vs. 41.00±07.00, p=0.08). There was no difference or correlation (p>0.05) between tumor markers levels and patients with and without inflammation. 

Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that chronic low-grade systemic inflammation defined by C-reactive protein serum levels does not promote elevated serum PSA levels in chronic hemodialysis patients.
Pharmacotherapeutic Considerations for Use of Cannabinoids to Relieve Symptoms of Nausea and Vomiting Induced by Chemotherapy
Authors: Serafimovska Tijana , Darkovska-Serafimovska Marija , Stefkov Gjoshe , Arsova-Sarafinovska Zorica , Balkanov Trajan
Published: December 2020

Patients suffering from malignant diseases receive very often highly emetogenic chemotherapy as part of their treatment. With the aim of assessing the efficacy of cannabinoids in treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), we searched the literature published until April 2020 in Medline/PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, and in specific web pages. Randomized clinical trials comparing cannabinoids efficacy in managing CINV with that of placebo reported absence of vomit-ing (3 trials, 168 patients) and absence of nausea and vomiting (3 trials, 288 participants). In comparison with patients receiving other antiemetics, patients receiving cannabinoids reported no nausea (5 trials, 258 participants), no vomiting (4 trials, 209 participants), and absence of both (4 trials, 414 patients). Across all trials, cannabinoids were more effective in relieving the symptoms of nausea and vomiting induced by cytotoxic therapy than placebo was and slightly better than conventional antiemetics. A retrospective review com-paring nabilone, dronabinol, delta-9-THC, and delta 8-THC with other antiemetics used to manage CINV in pediatric patients showed that these drugs could also be used as adjuvant antiemetics. Cancer patients on highly emetogenic chemotherapy but with insufficiently effective standard antiemetic therapy can be given cannabis preparations containing similar amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol and can-nabidiol, which should be received in strict compliance with the professional guidelines for the treatment of CINV. 
First record of Kisanthobia ariasi (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Romania
Authors: Ruicanescu Adrian , Dumbravă Amalia-Raluca
Published: December 2020

Kisanthobia ariasi is recorded in Romania for the first time. The species is illustrated, redescribed and short considerations about its biology, ecology and distribution are discussed.
The noctuid moth Xylomoia graminea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) new to the Romanian fauna
Authors: Corduneanu Constantin , Balan Cătălin-Dumitrel , Vasiliţa Cristina , Popovici Ovidiu‑Alin
Published: December 2020

In this paper, new data concerning the occurrence and distribution of Xylomoia graminea (Graeser, 1889) in Romania are given. Pictures of specimen and male genitalia are provided.
Deep-sea clawed lobster Nephropsis stewarti Wood-Mason, 1872 species complex in the Indo-West Pacific (Crustacea, Decapoda, Nephropidae), with description of a new species
Authors: Chang Su-Ching , Chan Tin-Yam , Kumar Appukuttannair Biju
Published: December 2020

Nephropsis stewarti Wood-Mason, 1872 is the most common species of the deep-sea clawed lobster genus Nephropsis Wood-Mason, 1872 in the Indo-West Pacific. Morphological comparisons and genetic analyses of extensive material referred to this lobster revealed the presence of three species. The three species differ mainly in body size, development of the intermediate carina on the carapace, position of the lateral pair of rostral teeth, whether the pleonal tergum is granulate, and the spination on the large chelipeds. Nephropsis stewarti is restricted to the western central Indian Ocean, and a neotype is selected to fix its identity. The name Nephropsis grandis Zarenkov, 2006 is revived with neotype selection for the large form found in the West Pacific and northwestern Australia. The smaller form from southern Taiwan and the Philippines is described as Nephropsis pygmaeasp. nov.
Youths’ coping with cyberhate: Roles of parental mediation and family support
Authors: Wright Michelle F. , Wachs Sebastian , Gámez-Guadix Manuel
Published: December 2020

Adolescents around the world are increasingly exposed to cyberhate. More knowledge is needed to understand how adolescents cope with cyberhate and how they can be supported when exposed. To this end, the present study investigated the associations between parental mediation of Internet use and adolescents’ problem-focused coping strategies for hypothetical cyberhate victimization while considering family support as a moderator of these relationships. The sample consisted of self-reports of 5,960 adolescents between 12-18 years old (M=14.94; SD=1.61; females: 50.7%) from Cyprus, Germany, Greece, India, Spain, South Korea, and Thailand. A structural equation model was used to investigate the relationship among parental mediation, family support, and coping with cyberhate. Findings showed a positive relationship between instructive parental mediation and adolescents’ problem-focused coping strategies, and a negative relationship between restrictive parental mediation and adolescents’ capability to cope productively with cyberhate. In addition, family support strengthened the positive relationship between instructive parental mediation and adolescents’ use of coping strategies and attenuated the negative relationship between restrictive parental mediation and adolescents’ use of coping strategies. The findings highlight the need for parental education training and underscore the importance of family support for increasing adolescents’ ability to cope productively with cyberhate.

Adolescentes de todo el mundo están cada vez más expuestos al ciberodio. Se necesita más conocimiento para comprender cómo los y las adolescentes afrontan estas experiencias. El presente estudio investigó la relación entre la mediación parental en el uso de Internet y las estrategias de afrontamiento entre adolescentes centradas en el problema en una hipotética victimización en ciberodio, al tiempo que se consideró el apoyo familiar como moderador de estas relaciones. La muestra estuvo formada por 5.960 adolescentes de entre 12 y 18 años que completaron autoinformes (M=14,94; DE=1,61; mujeres: 50,7%) de Chipre, Alemania, Grecia, India, España, Corea del Sur y Tailandia. Se estimó un modelo de ecuaciones estructurales para investigar la relación entre mediación parental, apoyo social y afrontamiento. Se halló una relación positiva entre la mediación parental instructiva y el uso de estrategias de afrontamiento centradas en el problema y una relación negativa entre la mediación parental restrictiva y la capacidad de los adolescentes para afrontar de forma adecuada el ciberodio. Además, el apoyo familiar moderó estas relaciones, incrementando la relación entre mediación instructiva y afrontamiento y disminuyendo la relación entre mediación restrictiva y afrontamiento de ciberodio. Los hallazgos enfatizan la necesidad de proporcionar información a los padres y ponen de manifiesto la importancia de que las familias fomenten la habilidad de los adolescentes para afrontar de manera adecuada el ciberodio.
Motivation and perception of Hong Kong university students about social media news
Authors: Kong Qiuyi , Lai-Ku Kelly-Yee , Deng Liping , Yan-Au Apple-Chung
Published: December 2020

With the prevalence of social media in a digital age, accessing news on social media has become a daily routine of university students’ lives. However, little research has been done to examine their social media news use in detail, especially in Asian countries. To fill this gap, we aimed to examine what motivated university students to seek news on social media, to what extent they perceived they were in control of the influences of news, and whether news motives were related to their levels of news media literacy across three domains: (a) authors and audiences; (b) messages and meaning, and (c) representation and reality. One hundred and forty-seven university students from a university in Hong Kong participated. Among the four news motives, socializing was the most powerful predictor for news use on social media. Most students believed they were in control of news influences and demonstrated a high level of news media literacy, and those who believed themselves to be in control of news influences showed a higher level of news media literacy. In this sense, high news-literate students were more likely to seek news for socializing as compared to their low news-literate counterparts. Insights on educating students to use social media in a positive and smart way were discussed.

Con la prevalencia de las redes sociales en la era digital, acceder a las noticias en redes sociales se ha convertido en una rutina cotidiana en la vida de los universitarios. Sin embargo, se ha realizado mínima investigación sobre el uso de noticias en redes sociales, especialmente en los países asiáticos. Para colmar esta laguna, pretendemos examinar qué motivó a los universitarios a buscar noticias en redes sociales, en qué medida percibían que controlaban las influencias noticieras, y si las motivaciones noticieras se relacionaban con su nivel de alfabetismo mediático en tres dominios: a) autores y audiencias; b) mensajes y significados, y c) representación y realidad. Participaron 147 estudiantes de una universidad de Hong Kong. Entre las cuatro motivaciones, la socialización fue el indicador más poderoso. La mayoría de los estudiantes creían que podían controlar la influencia noticiera, demostrando un alto alfabetismo mediático. Los estudiantes con alto nivel de alfabetismo mediático son más propensos a buscar noticias para socializar, en comparación con las contrapartes con bajo nivel de alfabetismo. Se debatieron perspectivas sobre cómo educar a los estudiantes para emplear de una forma positiva e inteligente las redes sociales.
Anxiety and self-esteem in cyber-victimization profiles of adolescents
Authors: Núñez Andrea , Álvarez-García David , Pérez-Fuentes María-C.
Published: December 2020

This study has two objectives: (1) Identify profiles of victimization in adolescence, depending on the levels of offline or online peer aggression suffered, along with the prevalence of each profile; and (2) Analyse the association of the victimization profiles with adolescents’ social anxiety and self-esteem. The sample was comprised of 3120 adolescents aged 12 to 18 (M=14.03; SD=1.40) from Asturias (Spain), who completed self-report questionnaires about traditional peer victimization and cyber-victimization, as well as social anxiety and self-esteem. We performed descriptive analyses, Latent Profile Analyses, and multivariate analyses of variance. We found a positive, moderate correlation between being a cyber-victim and being a traditional victim, along with four profile types: non-victims (77.8%), mainly cyber-victims (13.5%), mainly traditional victims (4.5%), and dual victims (4.3%). Traditional victims and dual victims exhibited greater social anxiety and less self-esteem than cyber-victims, who exhibited greater social anxiety and less self-esteem than non-victims. Dual victims and traditional victims do not differ in social anxiety and self-esteem. The results contribute to the identification of patterns of victimization in school-age adolescents, and their relationship with social anxiety and self-esteem.

Este trabajo parte de dos objetivos: 1) Identificar perfiles de victimización en la adolescencia, en función del grado de padecimiento de violencia offline u online por parte de sus iguales, así como la prevalencia de cada perfil; 2) Analizar la asociación de los perfiles de victimización obtenidos con la ansiedad social y la autoestima del adolescente. Para ello, se aplicaron cuestionarios de autoinforme sobre victimización tradicional entre iguales, cibervictimización, ansiedad social y autoestima a 3.120 adolescentes de Asturias (España), de 12 a 18 años (M=14.03; DT=1.40). Se realizaron análisis descriptivos, análisis de perfil latente y análisis multivariado de la varianza. Se obtuvo una correlación positiva y moderada entre ser cibervíctima y ser víctima de violencia tradicional; y una tipología de cuatro perfiles: no víctimas (77,8%), principalmente cibervictimas (13,5%), principalmente víctimas de violencia tradicional (4,5%) y víctimas duales (4,3%). Cuanto mayor es el nivel de victimización, mayor la ansiedad social y menor la autoestima, siendo más fuerte esta asociación con la victimización tradicional que con la cibervictimización. Tanto las víctimas tradicionales como las duales presentan una mayor ansiedad social y una menor autoestima que las cibervíctimas, y estas que las no víctimas. Víctimas duales y tradicionales no difieren en ansiedad social y autoestima. Los resultados obtenidos contribuyen a identificar patrones de victimización en la adolescencia, y su relación con la ansiedad social y la autoestima.
Parents' and children's perception on social media advertising
Authors: Feijoo Beatriz , Bugueño Simón , Sádaba Charo , García-González Aurora
Published: December 2020

This article presents the results of research that seeks to analyze the ability of minors to identify the advertising messages received through the most used social networks by this audience (YouTube and Instagram). Children’s aptitude to recognize persuasive intent was measured in a selection of examples taken for this study, as well as the perception that parents or guardians had about the minor's ability to recognize advertising on the platforms analyzed. Results were obtained from a survey applied to dyads in 501 homes in the Metropolitan Area of Santiago de Chile, to children aged 10 to 14 and to one of their parents or guardians. Main results include the notion that more than 50% of children were not able to detect advertising in examples containing ads. Lower recognition percentages were obtained in cases that combined persuasive content and entertainment and were not classified as advertising. For their part, adults perceived that their children recognize persuasive intent to a lesser extent than indicated by the children themselves. An explicit and clear signaling of advertising messages, as well as advertising literacy according to the age of minors could help them discern the content they consume on social networks.

Este artículo presenta los resultados de una investigación que analiza la capacidad del menor para identificar los mensajes publicitarios que recibe a través de las redes sociales de más uso entre este perfil de audiencia (YouTube e Instagram). Se midió la aptitud de niños y niñas para reconocer la intencionalidad persuasiva en una selección de ejemplos tomados para este estudio. Adicionalmente se analizó también la percepción que sus padres o adultos responsables declararon tener sobre dicha capacidad de los menores. Los resultados provienen de una encuesta aplicada en díadas en 501 hogares del Área Metropolitana de Santiago de Chile tanto a niños y niñas entre 10 y 14 años como a uno de sus padres o adulto responsable. Entre los principales resultados destaca que en los ejemplos propuestos la mayoría de los encuestados (más de un 50%) no fue capaz de detectar publicidad en contenidos que sí la integraban. Los porcentajes de reconocimiento fueron incluso inferiores en aquellos casos que entremezclaban contenido persuasivo y entretenimiento y que no estaban catalogados como publicitarios. Por su parte, padres y madres percibieron que sus hijos reconocen la intencionalidad persuasiva en menor medida que lo indicado por ellos. Una señalización explícita y clara de los mensajes publicitarios, así como una alfabetización publicitaria acorde a la edad de los menores podrían ayudarles a discernir los contenidos que consumen en redes sociales.
Relationship of Loneliness and Social Isolation With Self-Care Ability Among Older Adults
Authors: Shamlou Reza , Nikpeyma Nasrin , Pashaeipour Shahzad , Sahebi Leyla , Mehrgou Zahra
Published: December 2020

The current study aimed to assess the relationship of loneliness and social isolation with self-care ability (SCA) among older adults. Participants were 170 older adults randomly recruited from seven urban health care centers in Gonbad Kavus, Iran. Data were collected using a personal characteristics questionnaire, the UCLA Loneliness Scale, Lubben Social Network Scale, and Self-Care Ability Questionnaire for the Elderly. Findings showed that 72.9% of participants reported mild loneliness and 2.4% reported severe loneliness. Mean scores of participants' loneliness, social isolation, and SCA were 29.91 (
SD
= 11.22), 18.57 (
SD
= 4.97), and 146.39 (
SD
= 7.62), respectively. Mean SCA score had a significant inverse relationship with mean loneliness score (β = −0.368;
p
< 0.0001) and a significant direct relationship with mean social isolation score (β = 0.726;
p
< 0.0001). Current findings can be used to develop interventions for reducing loneliness and social isolation and improving SCA among older adults. [
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 59
(1), 15–20.]