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Inventory, Dynamic Evolution, and Scenario Projections of Agricultural Carbon Emissions in Shandong Province, China
Authors: Gao Chenxi , Hu Qingping , Bao Lingxin
Published: April 2024

The reduction in agricultural carbon emissions (ACEs) in Shandong Province is essential to China’s carbon peak and carbon neutrality objectives. In this regard, we constructed an ACE inventory for Shandong Province at a resolution of 1 km × 1 km, integrating the emission factor method with geographic information system (GIS) technology. Building upon this, we explored the dynamic evolution patterns of ACEs using kernel density estimation and conditional probability density estimation. Additionally, long short-term memory networks were trained to predict ACEs under various scenarios. The results showed that: (1) ACEs in Shandong Province exhibited two stages of change, i.e., “rise and decline”. Notably, 64.39% of emissions originated from the planting industry. The distribution of emissions was closely correlated with regional agricultural production modes. Specifically, CO2 emissions were predominantly distributed in crop cultivation areas, while CH4 and N2O emissions were primarily distributed in livestock breeding areas. The uncertainty of the emission inventory ranged from −12.04% to 10.74%, mainly caused by emission factors. (2) The ACE intensity of various cities in Shandong Province is decreasing, indicating a decoupling between ACEs and agricultural economic growth. Furthermore, the emission disparities among different cities are diminishing, although significant spatial non-equilibrium still persists. (3) From 2022 to 2030, the ACEs in Shandong Province will show a continuous downward trend. By 2030, the projected values under the baseline scenario, low-carbon scenario I, and low-carbon scenario II will be 6301.74 × 104 tons, 5980.67 × 104 tons, and 5850.56 × 104 tons. The low-carbon scenario reveals greater potential for ACE reduction while achieving efficient rural economic development and urbanization simultaneously. This study not only advances the methodology of the ACE inventory but also provides quantitative references and scientific bases for promoting low-carbon, efficient, and sustainable regional agriculture.
Rural Environmental Quality Evaluation Indicator System: Application in Shangluo City, Shaanxi Province
Authors: Li Chenxi , Liu Qiao , Zong Zhihong , Fang Yingying
Published: April 2024

The evaluation of rural environmental quality plays an important role in improving farmers’ quality of life and in realizing a livable, workable, and beautiful countryside. Taking Shangluo City in Shaanxi Province as the study area, 16 indicators across five systems were selected to evaluate the rural environmental quality. The following methods were used in the evaluation: the hierarchical analysis method, the expert scoring method, and the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method. The results show the following: (1) The rural environmental quality assessment value of Shangluo City is adequate. (2) In the system layer, the toilet renovation and infrastructure scores were high; however, the household sewage treatment and the construction and management mechanisms need to be improved. (3) According to an IPA quadrant diagram, the importance and satisfaction values for each index varied significantly. The management of black, foul-smelling water bodies and action on environmental remediation emerged as key to improving rural environmental quality. This study can provide a reference for the comprehensive improvement of rural environmental quality in other areas of Shaanxi Province.
The Integration of Sustainable Technology and Big Data Analytics in Saudi Arabian SMEs: A Path to Improved Business Performance
Authors: Asiri Arwa Mohammed , Al-Somali Sabah Abdullah , Maghrabi Rozan Omar
Published: April 2024

Big data analytics technology offers significant opportunities for innovation and performance improvement for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in competitive environments. However, reaping these benefits requires the adoption of such technologies by SMEs. This study investigates the factors influencing the adoption of big data and analytics in Saudi Arabian SMEs in the service and manufacturing sectors, with a particular focus on the role of facilitating sustainable technology in enabling sustainable business performance. Data were collected from managers of SMEs in Saudi Arabia using a quantitative method. The proposed hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling with SmartPLS 4.0. The findings reveal that big data security and management support significantly influence the perceived ease of use and usefulness of big data analytics in SMEs. Perceived ease of use significantly influences the adoption of big data analytics. Furthermore, facilitating sustainable technology was a significant predictor of sustainable business performance. Additionally, the study revealed that the adoption of big data analytics significantly influenced business performance. The insights obtained from this study can be useful for the service and manufacturing industries operating in Saudi Arabia, particularly regarding the key influencing factor of perceived ease of use that determines the adoption of big data analytics in the Saudi Arabian SME market.
Advancements in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair—Current State of the Art
Authors: Bosco Francesco , Rovere Giuseppe , Giustra Fortunato , Masoni Virginia , Cassaro Salvatore , Capella Marcello , Risitano Salvatore , Sabatini Luigi , Lucenti Ludovico , Camarda Lawrence
Published: April 2024

While anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL-R) has been considered the gold standard for ACL tears, renewed interest in ACL repair has emerged. This review aims to examine the current knowledge regarding ACL repair. A comprehensive literature search was conducted on the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase databases, focusing on the most recent studies up to January 2024. Arthroscopic ACL repair has several advantages, such as resulting in a natural ligament with proprioceptive properties, preservation, and donor graft comorbidity absence. Several ACL repair surgical procedures have been developed thanks to the advancement in new fixation devices. The current literature showed that when performed on a suitable patient with the appropriate lesion type, corresponding to the proximal third with good tissue quality, ACL repair leads to satisfactory outcomes. Despite the benefits of ACL repair with promising results, ACL-R remains the gold standard for ACL lesions. There is still a lack of literature analyzing long-term outcomes; large series with homogenous populations and types of lesions are lacking. Based on the current evidence, further research and higher-quality studies investigating ACL repair will be necessary.
Capturing Recent Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection by Tuberculin Skin Test vs. Interferon-Gamma Release Assay
Authors: Gutierrez Jesús , Nsereko Mary , Malone LaShaunda L. , Mayanja-Kizza Harriet , Kisingo Hussein , Boom W. Henry , Bark Charles M. , Stein Catherine M.
Published: April 2024

Reductions in tuberculosis (TB) incidence require identification of individuals at high risk of developing active disease, such as those with recent Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection. Using a prospective household contact (HHC) study in Kampala, Uganda, we diagnosed new Mtb infection using both the tuberculin skin test (TST) and interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA). Our study aimed to determine if the TST adds additional value to the characterization of IGRA converters. We identified 13 HHCs who only converted the IGRA (QFT-only converters), 39 HHCs who only converted their TST (TST-only converters), and 24 HHCs who converted both tests (QFT/TST converters). Univariate analysis revealed that TST-only converters were older. Additionally, increased odds of TST-only conversion were associated with older age (p = 0.02) and crowdedness (p = 0.025). QFT/TST converters had higher QFT quantitative values at conversion than QFT-only converters and a bigger change in TST quantitative values at conversion than TST-only converters. Collectively, these data indicate that TST conversion alone likely overestimates Mtb infection. Its correlation to older age suggests an “environmental” boosting response due to prolonged exposure to environmental mycobacteria. This result also suggests that QFT/TST conversion may be associated with a more robust immune response, which should be considered when planning vaccine studies.
Statistical Study on the Q Parameter Based on Parkes Data
Authors: Zhu Xu , Liu Hui , Wu Xinji , Zhao Rushuang , Zhi Qijun , Dang Shijun , Shang Lunhua , Xiao Shuo , Xu Hongwei , Li Weilan , Tian Ruwen , Wang Shidong , Tu Zefeng
Published: April 2024

Using the rotating vector model (RVM) and aiming to constrain the value of the magnetic inclination angle (α), we perform a least-squares fit on the linearly polarized position angles of 125 pulsars from Parkes 64 m archive data at 1400 MHz. Subsequently, a statistical analysis of the normalized Q parameters is carried out. Furthermore, based on the Q-parameter, we provide a further understanding of the geometry of the radio emission region of the pulsar. In this statistical sample, about 1/5 of the sample is clustered at 0, suggesting that this part of the pulsar is viewed from the center of the radiation cone. For the rest of the pulsars, the Q parameters follow a uniform distribution, supporting the conclusion that the interface of the radiation cone is non-elliptical.
Correction: Zhitkevich et al. HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase Expression in HPV16-Infected Epidermoid Carcinoma Cells Alters E6 Expression and Cellular Metabolism, and Induces a Hybrid Epithelial/Mesenchymal Cell Phenotype. Viruses 2024, 16, 193
Authors: Zhitkevich Alla , Bayurova Ekaterina , Avdoshina Darya , Zakirova Natalia , Frolova Galina , Chowdhury Sona , Ivanov Alexander , Gordeychuk Ilya , Palefsky Joel M. , Isaguliants Maria
Published: April 2024

Author Juris Jansons requested his exclusion from the authors of the original publication [...]
Advances in Dam-Break Modeling for Flood Hazard Mitigation: Theory, Numerical Models, and Applications in Hydraulic Engineering
Authors: Aureli Francesca , Maranzoni Andrea , Petaccia Gabriella
Published: April 2024

Despite significant advancements being made in recent decades (e [...]
Trends of Major Ions in a Carpathian River in Poland: The Influence of Flow and Damming
Authors: Szarek-Gwiazda Ewa
Published: April 2024

Flow influences major ion concentrations in river water, therefore, it seems that it can differentiate ion concentrations in mountain rivers in different hydrological years. This study aimed to determine the impact of flow on the major ion concentrations in the Carpathian Raba River above and below the Dobczyce Reservoir (southern Poland) in hydrologically dry (HD), average (HA), and wet (HW) years (period April–October) in the period 2010–2017. In the river above the reservoir, the flow negatively affected the concentrations of most major ions under all hydrological conditions, which resulted in their significant differences between (1) the studied hydrological years (except for SO42−)–higher in the HD years than in the HA or HW years–and (2) seasons–higher Mg2+, Na+, K+, Cl−, and SO42− concentrations (mainly point sources of pollution) were identified in summer or autumn than in spring in the HD and HA years. The dam reservoir strongly modified the ion concentrations in the downstream river. It significantly decreased all major ion concentrations only in the HD years, when they were high in the upstream river, and Ca2+, Mg2+, or HCO3− concentrations in all the studied hydrological years. There, the ion concentrations were not related to the flow that resulted in their insignificant differences between the studied hydrological years (with the exception of HCO3−, Ca2+, and Cl−) and different seasonal changes to those in the river above the dam. The obtained results allow for predicting conditions favouring an increase in the salinity of mountain river waters; therefore, they are important for appropriate management and water use opportunities.
Dynamics of River Flood Waves below Hydropower Dams and Their Relation to Natural Floods
Authors: Criss Robert E.
Published: April 2024

The dynamic behavior of flood waves on rivers is essential to flood prediction. Natural flood waves are complex due to tributary inputs, rainfall variations, and overbank flows, so this study examines hydropower dam releases, which are simpler to analyze because channel effects are isolated. Successive arrival times and heights of peaks along 9 rivers with multiple stream gauges downstream of hydroelectric dams show that flow peaks typically become exponentially lower and wider with distance. The propagation velocity of peaks increases with water depth and channel slope but decreases with downstream distance and greater channel tortuosity. A rich hierarchy of velocities was found. Hydropower pulses progress at or in slight excess of the theoretical celerity, which is faster than the propagation rate of average natural floods, which in turn exceeds the mean velocity of water in the channel, yet the water moves faster than the peaks of record floods. The progressive changes to the height, shape, and velocity of hydropower flow peaks are simulated by the first analytical solution to the convolution integral for a rectangular source pulse that is based on diffusion-advection theory. Available data support some widely held expectations while refuting others. An expanded definition of “water mining” is proposed.
THE MENTORING PROGRAM IMPROVES THE CAPABILITY OF CADRES AND FAMILIES REGARDING THE HEALTH OF POSTPARTUM MOTHERS
Authors: Widiawati Ida , Mulyati Sri , Nurchasanah Yuni
Published: April 2024

Introduction: The postpartum period starts after giving birth until the next 6 weeks. During this period, women experience physiological and psychological changes that can increase the risk of health problems. Based on research results, several causes of health problems experienced during this period were fatigue, pain and stress, so efforts need to be made to overcome these problems. Another factor in improving the health of postpartum mothers is the role of other parties who can help mothers overcome their complaints, one of which is cadres. The problem found among cadres is the low level of cadre knowledge about postpartum maternal health.
Objectives: The aim of this community partnership program is to empower cadres by providing training to improve the health of postpartum mothers.
Method: This community partnership program will be implemented in the Babakan sub-district, Surabaya, Bandung City from March to October 2023. The partners in this activity are cadres and families. The implementation of this program takes the form of assisting cadres in 14 activities containing basic postpartum material, theory and practice of effleurage massage as well as health education material. Before and after taking part in the enrichment material, cadre knowledge is measured, then practice and assessment are carried out using an effleurage massage checklist and a health education activity assessment list.
Result: The result of this activity is increased knowledge of cadres and families regarding the health of postpartum mothers, cadres are able to provide health education and also cadres and families are able to perform Effleurage massage on postpartum mothers.
Conclusion: Community partnership programs through cadre mentoring are effective in increasing cadres' knowledge and abilities in supporting the improved health of postpartum mothers.
Designing Social-Ecological Programs to Support Extension Participants in Civic Engagement
Authors: Gupta Angela , Meyer Nathan , Prysby Michelle , Johnson Shelly , Overholt Gail
Published: April 2024

To address a need to support volunteer and citizen engagement with decision-makers in addressing social-ecological challenges, we designed and tested a “flipped classroom” training to teach civic engagement processes in the context of invasive species management. We pilot-tested the curriculum in seven states. Using results from in-course and delayed surveys, we demonstrate that participants increased their capabilities for engaging decision-makers and took civic engagement actions related to invasive species issues. Although participant recruitment and retention were lower than expected, the overall results suggest that the training approach is an effective design for satisfying participant needs and achieving learning outcomes.
Türkiye Türkçesi Sözcük Türleri Araştırmalarında Eylemlerin Tasnifine Genel Bir Bakış
Authors: Arı Elif , Akçataş Ahmet
Published: April 2024

Sözcük türleri, dilbilgisinin en tartışmalı konularından birisidir. Sözcüklerin hangi kategorilere ayrılacağı ve bu kategorilerin nasıl belirleneceği konusunda araştırmacılar arasında henüz tam bir fikir birliği sağlanamamıştır. Bu konu literatürde hâlâ güncel bir araştırma ve tartışma konusudur. Sözcük türleri literatürde genellikle sekiz grupta sınıflandırılır: İsim, sıfat, zarf, zamir, edat, bağlaç, ünlem ve fiiller. İlk yedi grup isimler başlığı altında değerlendirilir. Bu çalışmada fiiller ele alınmıştır. İlk olarak, araştırmacılar tarafından fiil sözcük türüne ilişkin yapılan tanımlar ortaya konmuş ve fiilin kapsamı kısaca ele alınmıştır. Sonrasında, kronolojik bir sıraya uyularak, literatürde bulunan sözcük türleri tasniflerinde fiillerin nasıl ele alındığı üzerinde durulmuştur. Son olarak, elde edilen bulguların değerlendirmesi yapılmıştır. Sözcük türleri sınıflandırması genellikle isimler ve fiillerin temel kategorizasyonu üzerinde odaklanır. Literatürdeki tartışmaların çoğu isim odaklıdır. Anlamsal ve yapısal özelliklerinden dolayı fiiller diğer sözcük türlerinden açık bir şekilde ayrılan ayrı bir kategori olarak kabul edilir. Fiiller, biçimce morfolojik unsurlara bağlıdırlar. Bu durum fiillerin bağımlı sözcükler olarak değerlendirilmesinde etkili olmuştur.
Delphi technique in plastic surgery research priority setting: a systematic review
Authors: Barber Angus , Stanley Guy , Goh Sarah , Hamill Cheryl , Findlay Michael
Published: April 2024

"Background: Delphi research priority setting exercises in plastic and reconstructive surgery aim to encourage future research in areas that align with clinical needs. This can guide the allocation of research funding and further the knowledge base of the speciality. This systematic review evaluates the content and quality of existing Delphi research priority setting studies in plastic and reconstructive surgery, to inform future studies. Method: A predefined protocol and PRISMA guidelines were followed. The search was performed by a research librarian. Screening and data extraction was performed in duplicate with a third reviewer arbitrating. Primary outcomes included the number of studies and subject areas. Secondary outcomes were the methods and results (including types of stakeholders, uncertainties, numbers of stakeholders, journal impact factor, implementation plans and dissemination plans). The risk of bias was assessed using four domains of quality. Data underwent synthesis with descriptive statistics. Results: Seven articles were included in the review, covering breast reconstruction, craniomaxillofacial, burns, aesthetics, skin and soft tissue, and general plastics. Studies had national or international scope, used either Delphi or modified Delphi methodology, and had a variable number of rounds. Four included studies had funding, and implementation plans were absent in four included studies. Discussion and conclusion: Included studies had a variable methodology, making a direct comparison between studies difficult. Six of the seven included studies had a high or moderate risk of bias, and implementation plans for studies were variable or absent. The review highlights the need for future Delphi research priority setting exercises to have a more standardised method and adhere to quality criteria."
Early rapid tissue expansion of a free microvascular flap in head-neck reconstruction as salvage option: a case report
Authors: Gahankari Dilip , McCombe Alistair , Meares Thomas
Published: April 2024

The authors present a unique case with the use of early rapid tissue expansion for salvage of a partially necrotic flap in a challenging head-neck reconstruction involving multiple defects.
A CASE OF PAPILLON–LEFEVRE SYNDROME
Authors:   Surgut State University, Surgut, Russia, Ефанова Е. Н. , Русак Ю. Э. ,   Surgut State University, Surgut, Russia, Васильева Е. А. ,   Surgut State University, Surgut, Russia, Горшкова А. В. ,   Surgut State University, Surgut, Russia
Published: April 2024

The study aims to present the diagnosis and treatment results of a case of Papillon–Lefevre syndrome. A clinical observation of Papillon–Lefevre syndrome, one of the genetic cornification disorders, is described. Clinical and anamnestic data, the results of examination and therapy are presented. The patient diagnosed with genetic keratoderma, which was affecting her life quality due to the severity of clinical manifestations and dental disorders, was being observed. The patient was unable to receive comprehensive therapy for an extended period of time due to her pregnancy and lactation. After her reproductive period was over, the patient was given a course of systemic acitretin therapy with a significant positive effect. The study proves the importance of early diagnosis and pathogenetic treatment.
PSYCHOGENIC STRESS-DEPENDENT FACTORS AND MECHANISMS OF MENSTRUAL DISORDERS DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   Surgut State University, Surgut, Russia, Дели А. Д. ,   Surgut Regional Clinical Hospital, Surgut, Russia, Каспарова А. Э. ,   Surgut State University, Surgut, Russia, Литовченко О. Г. ,   Surgut State University, Surgut, Russia, Шелудько В. С. ,   Surgut State University, Surgut, Russia,   Surgut Regional Clinical Hospital, Surgut, Russia
Published: April 2024

The study aims to present a modern view on psychogenic stress-dependent factors and mechanisms of menstrual disorder development. 94 scientific works were selected from PubMed and Web of Science, as well as the Higher Attestation Commission and RISC journals to analyze the problem of chronic menstrual disorders caused by the presence of psychogenic stress-dependent factors, associated with living conditions, and metabolic disorders, in particular, obesity and coronavirus infection. Unfavorable environmental factors influence the development of neuroendocrine syndromes and menstrual disorders in women via changes in the psychogenic state, activation of the sympathetic link of the autonomic nervous system, disorders of neuroendocrine regulation, and other mechanisms. This results in the development of metabolic disorders, menstrual disorders, and immunodeficiency, which determine the infectious process characteristics.
CORRELATION OF THE S100B PROTEIN AND THE DEGREE OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS IN PATIENTS WITH HIV INFECTION
Authors:   Surgut State University, Surgut, Russia, Мовсумов В. З. , Смертина Л. П. ,   Surgut State University, Surgut, Russia
Published: April 2024

The study aims to investigate the relation between cognitive impairments and neurospecific S100β protein in HIV patients. The quantitative content of the neurospecific S100β protein in the blood of 20 patients with HIV infection was determined using the Montreal scale (MoCa test). In all cases, HIV patients with cognitive impairment had an elevated level of S100β, while in some cases, patients with an increased level of the S100β protein did not suffer from cognitive decline. S100β may be a marker of central nervous system damage causing cognitive decline, but it is not clear whether elevated levels of S100β can be a predictor of future cognitive deficiency.
THE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND TECHNICAL FEATURES IN TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH CLOSED LIVER INJURIES
Authors:   Surgut State University, Surgut, Russia, Зыкова Н. В. , Онищенко С. В. ,   Surgut State University, Surgut, Russia
Published: April 2024

The study reviews the literature using the eLIBRARY.RU, ScienceDirect, and PubMed databases. The review covers such issues as the treatment of patients with liver injury with high mortality rate, trends in global practice, and possibility to change the treatment strategies and their correction considering the state of hemodynamics, hepatic parenchimatous damage rate, collateral damage rate, and appropriate type of conservative therapy, including X-ray endovascular methods or indications for surgical interventions.
EFFECT OF ARTIFICIAL PACEMAKERS ON MYOCARDIAL GEOMETRY
Authors:   Khanty-Mansi State Medical Academy, Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, Гаулика С. О. , Молчанов А. Н. ,   Khanty-Mansi State Medical Academy, Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, Силин И. А. ,   The Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra Diagnostics and Cardiovascular Surgery Center, Surgut, Russia, Моргунов Д. П. ,   The Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra Diagnostics and Cardiovascular Surgery Center, Surgut, Russia
Published: April 2024

The study analyzes the findings of 7-year-old scientific publications from PubMed, MEDLINE, Science- Direct, and eLIBRARY databases on myocardial geometry changes following pacemaker implantation and its effect on the heart structure and functionality. The relevance of the issue arises from insufficient information on the effect of constant electrostimulation of the right ventricle on the myocardium and a necessity for more in-depth research and the development of advanced treatment strategies for patients with arrhythmia.
METHODOLOGY OF EXAMINATION AND ULTRASOUND ANATOMY OF A MAXILLOFACIAL AREA IN PATIENTS WITH CRANIOFACIAL MICROSOMIA
Authors:   A. I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Moscow, Russia, Имшенецкая Н. И. ,   Medical University “Reaviz”, Branch in Moscow, Moscow, Russia, Лежнев Д. А. ,   A. I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Moscow, Russia,   Medical University “Reaviz”, Branch in Moscow, Moscow, Russia, Плиева Л. А. ,   A. I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Moscow, Russia, Топольницкий О. З. ,   A. I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Moscow, Russia
Published: April 2024

The study presents findings of extended ultrasound examination of a maxillofacial area in 62 patients with craniofacial macrosomia. It was used to detect abnormalities in patients’ ultrasound anatomy and to apply a topographic anatomy option in order to advance the methodology of examination and planning for surgical procedures, namely auricle reconstruction. The following findings were detected throughout the ultrasound examination: 7 patients with a total aplasia of parotid salivary gland in a normal structure and size of salivary gland on the damaged side; all patients with a normal structure and size of submandibular salivary gland on the damaged side; and 25 patients with anatomic landmarks for auricle reconstruction using a carcass of costal cartilage autograft. An ultrasound examination of head and neck, particularly the temporal, parotid-masticatory and temporal areas on both sides, the masticatory and temporal muscles, the temporal fascia, the large salivary glands, the vessels of the temporal areas, is required for formation of unbiased assessment of the state of maxillofacial area in patients, as well as further systematization of results for detection of correlation with apparently healthy children. Based on an ultrasound examination of topographic anatomy of temporal area, a method for detection of optimal location for auricle reconstruction in patients with craniofacial macrosomia is found relevant and accessible.
BONE TISSUE MINERAL DENSITY IN FEMALE RESIDENTS OF SURGUT ACCORDING TO THE QUANTITATIVE COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
Authors:   Surgut State University, Surgut, Russia, Гаус А. А. , Ерченко Е. Н. ,   Surgut State University, Surgut, Russia, Крушинин С. П. ,   Surgut State University, Surgut, Russia,   Surgut City Clinical Hospital, Surgut, Russia
Published: April 2024

The study presents age-related changes in mineral density of a lumbosacral spine in 240 female residents of Surgut, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Ugra, who underwent an examination of their bone tissue with quantitative computed tomography in Surgut City Clinical Hospital in 2021. It is determined that there is a 55, 25, 10, and 7.5 % negative trend in an indicator of norm at the ages of 40, 50, 60, and 70, respectively, with the probability of osteopenia development and a statistically significant risk of osteoporosis development, especially after the age of 70. Osteoporosis is diagnosed in every third 51–60 y. o. female, almost in every second by the age of 61–70 (45 %), and in 82.5 % of patients after the age of 71.
Balanced Scorecard como herramienta de éxito en una municipalidad provincial peruana
Authors: Huayta Freddy , Pacheco Luis , Arias Edverd
Published: April 2024

La importancia del éxito en la gestión municipal radica en el impacto directo que tiene en la calidad de vida de los ciudadanos al asegurar no solo la prestación adecuada de servicios esenciales, sino que también contribuir al desarrollo integral y sostenible de la región, generando un ambiente propicio para la inversión, la participación ciudadana activa y el bienestar general. La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo identificar el rendimiento de la gestión pública de la Municipalidad Provincial de Tayacaja en Huancavelica (Perú), mediante la aplicación del sistema de dirección por objetivos, fundamentado en el Balanced Scorecard (BSC). El proceso incluyó la recolección de información mediante encuestas. La aplicación del modelo ha demostrado ser consistente para asegurar el cumplimiento de objetivos estratégicos, generando aprobación ciudadana hacia la gestión municipal. La asignación de roles y responsabilidades a cada trabajador, independientemente de su cargo, impulsa la efectividad organizacional. Se concluye que la implementación del sistema de gestión por objetivos basado en el BSC tiene un impacto favorable en el rendimiento de la gestión pública de la Municipalidad Provincial de Tayacaja, lo anterior subraya la importancia significativa de la investigación realizada, que no solo respalda la eficacia del enfoque estratégico adoptado, sino que también proporciona valiosas perspectivas para orientar futuras estrategias de gestión y políticas públicas.
Introduction
Authors: Smołucha Janusz , Wadas Andrzej
Published: April 2024

The first seven articles in the current volume of the “Ignatianum Philosophical Yearbook” are dedicated to Jesuit missions in China, based on the manuscript work of the Polish Jesuit Tomasz Dunin Szpot (1644–1713) entitled Historiae Sinarum Imperii, located in Rome in the Archivum Romanum Societatis Iesu (ARSI Jap. Sin. 102, ARSI Jap. Sin. 103). In this work, which has a chronological character, Szpot included a description of the Jesuits’ experiences in the Middle Kingdom from the initiation of the mission by St. Francis Xavier in the mid-16th century up to the first decade of the 18th century.
Incidence of Pocket Infection after Implantation of Permanent Pacemaker
Authors: Hameed Ullah  , Nasir Ali  , Talia Mansoor  , Romana  , Muhammad Idrees Khan  , Zahoor Ahmad Khan
Published: April 2024

Objective: The research aimed to enhance clinical awareness and optimise preventive strategies in permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation

Methodology: We followed the patient on 2nd and 4th weeks after implantation of PPM. A total of 500 patients were followed over a 1-year period of time. We defined pocket PPM infection as the presence of local oedema and redness or swelling with and without systemic signs of infection that required antibiotic therapy and/or device removal.

Results: The mean age of the patients was 55.4 ± 14.2 years, and 58% were male. The most common indications for PPM implantation were atrioventricular block (42%), sick sinus syndrome (32%), and atrial fibrillation with slow ventricular response (18%). The median follow-up time was 12 months. The overall incidence of PPM infection was 2.4% (12 cases).

Conclusion: PPM pocket infection is a rare but serious complication that occurs mainly within the 2 weeks after implantation. Diabetes mellitus, renal failure, and the use of temporary pacing wires are significant risk factors for PPM infection. Prevention strategies and close follow-up are essential to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with this complication.
Transplante de células-tronco e suas possibilidades na endodontia
Authors: De Souza Andrade Brandão Maria Gabriela , Do Nascimento Santos Joab Gabriel , Azevedo da Silva Louise Bárbara , Santos Lopes Sabrina Adrielly , Morais Rodrigues Melo Lucas , Santana Santos Isaias , Macari Conde Juliana , Da Silva Costa de Oliveria Joyce , Da Hora Sampaio Hosana , Maltez de Oliveira Santos Évellyn , Rebouças de Moura Julia Amanda , De Souza Oliveira Valquiria , De Nazaré Sales de Miranda Carvalho Érika , Silva de Lima Yasmim Kallyne
Published: April 2024

Introdução: Manter a vitalidade dos dentes é fundamental para garantir a saúde bucal e o bem-estar geral. Um dente vital é aquele que conserva sua capacidade de nutrição, sensibilidade e autorreparação, graças à presença de uma polpa dentária saudável no seu interior. Contudo, se essa função for comprometida por cáries profundas, traumas ou infecções, é crucial intervir com restaurações dentárias para prevenir a perda irreversível. Preservar a saúde do dente é essencial para manter a estrutura óssea e a estabilidade da arcada dentária, além de prevenir complicações futuras como infecções graves, abscessos e até mesmo a perda dos dentes. Nesse contexto, o transplante de células-tronco desponta como uma opção promissora para revitalizar tecidos pulpares danificados, devido à sua capacidade única de se diferenciar em diversos tipos celulares, trazendo um grande potencial de reparação e regeneração tecidual. Objetivo: Diante disso, este estudo objetiva analisar as possibilidades e aplicações do transplante de células-tronco na endodontia, com o intuito de destacar suas indicações específicas, procedimentos envolvidos e os benefícios resultantes para pacientes que sofrem com alguma condição pulpar. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica exploratória, de caráter descritivo, desenvolvida a partir de artigos contidos nas bases de dados PubMed/Medline, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) e SciELO. A busca por artigos foi realizada fazendo uso dos descritores “Transplantes de células-tronco mesenquimais”, “Endodontia regenerativa” e “Doenças da polpa dentária”. Foram incluídos artigos originais, revisões de literatura e relatos de caso, em português, inglês e espanhol. Foram descartados artigos duplicados e que fugiam do tema central da pesquisa. Resultado: As células-tronco podem ser classificadas em embrionárias ou adultas, que residem em alguns tecidos do organismo, inclusive no pulpar. Essas células podem ser isoladas de dentes permanentes (DPSCs) ou decíduos (SHEDs) e usadas no tratamento restaurador de dentes com perda de vitalidade pulpar. Conclusão: É fundamental conduzir estudos para aprimorar as técnicas de isolamento, cultivo e transplante, bem como avaliar a segurança e eficácia desses procedimentos a longo prazo. Além disso, é necessário levar em conta questões regulatórias e éticas.

 

Palavras-chave: Transplantes de células-tronco mesenquimais; Endodontia regenerativa; Doenças da polpa dentária.
Visões Contemporâneas sobre Tratamentos para a Depressão: Uma Análise da Literatura Recente
Authors: Pereira Levada Leonardo , Pereira Cruz Thomás , Letícia De Souza Barbosa Júlia , De Assis França Camila , Freitas Santos Amanda , Sanches de Oliveira Samanttha , Victoria Dantas Barros Maria , Ferreira da Costa Lucas , Santos Costa Lopes Janaína , César Cota de Castro Arthur , Tambosi Baseman Guilherme , Dias Bonfim Ítalo , Alves da Cunha Mariana , Rodrigues Melo Marcela , Moraes Guimarães Eduardo , Alves Silva Carlos
Published: April 2024

O artigo analisa uma variedade de avanços e perspectivas no tratamento da depressão maior (TDM), desde os métodos tradicionais até novas abordagens farmacológicas e não farmacológicas, incluindo o impacto do eixo microbiota-intestino-cérebro. Discute-se o papel dos antidepressivos tricíclicos, inibidores seletivos da recaptação de serotonina (ISRSs) e inibidores da recaptação de serotonina/norepinefrina (IRSNs), bem como novos alvos terapêuticos como cetamina e psicodélicos. Terapias não farmacológicas como fototerapia, estimulação magnética transcraniana repetitiva (EMTr), intervenção psicológica e acupuntura são exploradas. A psilocibina é considerada uma opção terapêutica potencial, assim como o papel dos probióticos na modulação do microbioma intestinal. No entanto, ressalta-se a necessidade de estudos clínicos controlados para avaliar a eficácia e segurança dessas abordagens antes de sua adoção generalizada na prática clínica, destacando a importância da individualização do tratamento para cada paciente.
REABILITAÇÃO ORAL EM PACIENTES COM SEQUELAS DE TRAUMATISMOS BUCOMAXILOFACIAIS
Authors: Pedro Henrique de Souza Honório Justino  , Renata Mendes de Abreo Honório  , Paulo César Gajo Júnior  , Wendersom da Silva do Amaral  , Louise Cunha Mascarenhas de Araújo  , Iago Sarti Martins  , Ester Denyse da Silva Franco  , Tândara Pereira Fernandes  , Maria Idaiana Carvalho Alencar  , Diego César Marques  , Peterson Rodrigues Ferreira  , Fabiana Ribeiro da Silva  , Jefferson Giovani da Veiga  , Cinthya Santos de Deus  , Tito Marcel Lima Santos  , Amanda Soares Bandeira  , Túlio Marcos Kalife Coelho  , Marcelo Silva Pinheiro Júnior  , Matheus Benfica Macharete  , Nielly Cristina Rosa
Published: April 2024

A  reabilitação oral em pacientes com sequelas de traumatismos bucomaxilofaciais é um processo multidisciplinar que busca restaurar função e estética, impactando positivamente a qualidade de vida. Envolve uma equipe diversificada, incluindo cirurgiões bucomaxilofaciais, protesistas e psicólogos, trabalhando em conjunto para planejar tratamentos personalizados. A avaliação inicial, com exames detalhados, guia o desenvolvimento de um plano de tratamento específico para cada paciente. Implantes dentários e próteses são comuns para recuperar a função mastigatória e estética. Além disso, é crucial abordar aspectos psicológicos, oferecendo suporte emocional para ajudar o paciente a lidar com as consequências do trauma facial. A colaboração eficaz entre os membros da equipe é fundamental para alcançar resultados satisfatórios e melhorar a qualidade de vida desses pacientes.
A STUDY ON AWARENESS ANN IMPACT OF ONLINE LEARNING PLATORM
Authors: Ms Sathiyapriya R  , Ms. J Sri Keerthana
Published: April 2024

This study investigates the awareness and impact of online learning platforms among students in India. The research aims to understand the extent of students knowledge about various online learning platforms, their usage patterns, and the perceived benefits and challenges associated with these platforms. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys and interviews with students from different educational backgrounds. The findings reveal that while there is a high level of awareness about online learning platforms, usage varies significantly among students. The study also identifies several factors influencing the adoption of online learning, such as access to technology, internet connectivity, and the perceived quality of online courses. The results suggest that online learning has the potential to complement traditional education methods but also highlight the need for addressing barriers to access and enhancing the overall quality of online learning experiences.
KEYWORDS: Online learning platforms, Awareness, Access to education, Online courses, User experience, Learning outcomes, Student engagement, Teacher effectiveness
PHILOSOPHY OF GANDHIAN MANAGEMENT
Authors: Gurudutta Japee
Published: April 2024

The guiding ideals of Mahatma Gandhis management style are simplicity, humility, nonviolence, welfare for everyone, and the truth. He uses consensus-building, dialogue, empowerment, and self-discipline in his procedures, and he places a strong emphasis on ethics, integrity, service leadership, and respect for diversity. The article focuses on important management concepts from a Gandhian perspective.
KEYWORDS: Service leadership, Ethics, Satyagraha, Sarvodaya, Philosophy
Caminhos históricos, sociais e pedagógicos da literatura tocantinense
Authors:   Ysabella Canindé Guerreiro Macêdo, Martins da Silva Rubens
Published: April 2024

É comum ouvir falar em literatura tocantinense, mas ao fazer a leitura deste livro é que se consegue observar a dimensão que ela representa no e para o estado do Tocantins. É, também, a partir desta obra que se consegue identificar a força das manifestações literárias tocantinenses para a cultura poética. Organizada em cinco capítulos, esta obra leva ao leitor possibilidades de identificação de aspectos históricos, sociais e pedagógicos contidos em uma produção literária que revela a potencialidade da produção literária tocantinense. O modo como cada capítulo é apresentado sugere que o leitor faça um percurso literário recheado de aventuras, descobertas e de reflexões sobre diferentes temáticas. Nesse percurso, ele terá contato com informações históricas e culturais, pedagógicas e sociais, além de percepções sobre o que é possível fazer quando da leitura das obras analisadas, e consequentemente sugeridas como leitura de cabeceira. Os capítulos que compõem esta coletânea dão uma noção geral sobre o que é e de que modo as produções literárias tocantinenses podem contribuir para a realização de atividades em escolas da educação básica, bem como no ensino superior, além das possibilidades de pesquisas científicas ou de cursos de extensão, a exemplo do citado no último capítulo. De modo pontual, este livro chega ao leitor como uma das obras necessárias ao conhecimento da literatura produzida no Tocantins e de seus respectivos autores. Por tudo isso, esta obra revela que a produção literária regional é tão significativa quanto as obras denominadas clássicas. Sendo assim, o convite à leitura é a mola que move cada um dos capítulos deste trabalho, posto que eles devem ser con¬siderados elementares à identificação da potencialidade pedagógica da literatura tocantinense.
Architektura kościoła św. Marcina w Kazimierzu Biskupim
Authors: Soćko Adam
Published: April 2024

Artykuł poświęcony jest analizie architektury kościoła parafialnego w Kazimierzu Biskupim. Świątynia uchodzi za budowlę romańską z XII w., którą w początku XVI w. rozbudowano w technice ceglanej z inicjatywy biskupa poznańskiego Jana Lubrańskiego. Analiza struktury murów świątyni oraz interpretacja badań archeologicznych pozwoliły na ustalenie, że budowla jest w rzeczywistości świątynią późnoromańską. Zbudowano ją zapewne w początkach XIII w. na miejscu starszej, prawdopodobnie zniszczonej pożarem. Pierwotny, jednonawowy kościół romański, z którego przetrwał tylko fragment ściany północnej, zamknięty był od wschodu apsydą, a od zachodu wieżą. Wzniesiono go w technice ciosowej w latach 1177–1181, najpewniej z inicjatywy księcia Kazimierza Sprawiedliwego. Szczegółowa analiza ścian wymurowanych z kamienia oraz dane pozyskane z badań archeologicznych dały podstawę do dokładnego odtworzenia faz budowy kościoła późnoromańskiego.
Social vulnerability of the population of Ukraine in the focus of strengthening national security
Authors: Bidak Volodymyr Ya.
Published: April 2024

The article emphasizes the vulnerability of the Ukrainian population in terms of risks and threats of a full-scale war of Russia against Ukraine, primarily in the determinants of the political, economic, and social components with a priority emphasis on the importance of security. Attention is focused on the review of the factors of the geopolitical and geoeconomic nature of vulnerability, especially in the socio-humanistic context in relation to the Ukrainian population. The article shows that social vulnerability highlights the disturbance of the balance of stability of dynamic equilibrium in the vital activity of the “population” system at various levels of its organization, which reflects the well-being of a human on riskogenic influences in the social environment in the ratio of the terms “vulnerability – sustainability”, generating corresponding changes in one’s vital activity in further stochastic life strategies. The problems of social vulnerability are highlighted especially through the economic sector. When considering the multifactorial nature of its occurrence, diagnosis, assessment, analysis, and forecasting of the consequential effects of the manifestation of many stressful situations, social vulnerability is tracked through the optics of the reflection of the population itself on the growth of risks and threats of various origins. The article suggests a concept of social deficit, which reveals the phenomenon of imbalance in society’s ability to meet the needs of citizens in social security protection against vulnerability in the conditions of uneven socio-economic development of regions and violation of the proportions of their social protection potential. At the same time, the characteristics of the emergence, manifestation, and accumulation of socially acceptable deficits of a safe society are markers of the understanding of social vulnerability, which delineate the boundary that the society in riskgenous states should not cross due to the reasons of falling into particularly difficult social conditions due to limited resources for further satisfying the needs and rights of the population.
The therapeutic potential of RANTES/CCL5 across diverse infections and its synergistic enhancement by ezrin peptide RepG3 for long COVID
Authors: Holms Rupert
Published: April 2024

The amplification of anti-infective immunity against a wide spectrum of acute and chronic infections caused by various pathogens is mediated by RANTES/CCL5. This chemokine controls infections caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoans. In addition, RANTES/CCL5 exhibits anti-cancer effects by increasing NK-cell activity and targeting tumors. RANTES/CCL5 acts by amplifying antigen-specific immunity on mucosal surfaces, programmed T-cell responses, cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL), B-cell activation, and antibody production. RANTES/CCL5 exerts its effects by binding to C-C receptors, thereby triggering JAK/STAT signaling and inducing the migration of lymphocytes, NK cells, and monocytes. In the brain, RANTES/CCL5 activates astrocytes and upregulates anti-inflammatory interleukin (IL)-10 expression. Inflammatory cytokines rapidly induce RANTES/CCL5 expression in fibroblasts, epithelial cells, and monocytes/macrophages. In T-cells, RANTES/CCL5 expression is mediated by translational control of the transcription factor RFLAT-1/KLF13, which is responsible for a 3-day delay in RANTES/CCL5 secretion after T-cell activation. A cell membrane multi-protein complex containing CFTR, EBP50, ezrin, and PKC is a dominant regulator of both RANTES/CCL5 and inflammatory cytokine expression. Treatment of a volunteer patient suffering from long COVID/vaccine injury with the ezrin peptide RepG3 alleviated symptoms, substantially reduced serum proinflammatory cytokines to normal levels, and enhanced the expression of RANTES/CCL5. The immune amplification activities of RANTES/CCL5 and the ezrin peptide RepG3 exhibit striking similarities. In contrast, the ezrin peptide RepG3 differs from RANTES/CCL5 in its ability to significantly inhibit the expression of proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-13, TNF-α, and proinflammatory chemokines MIP-1α and MIP-1β. The mechanism through which the ezrin peptide RepG3 enhances adaptive immunity likely involves its induction of systemic elevation of RANTES/CCL5 expression and the simultaneous inhibition of proinflammatory cytokine expression.