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The Biden Administration’s Main Position on Sino-American Relations
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University, Zhu Fengting
Published: April 2024

The Biden administration’s concepts and perceptions of China policy, as well as its future attitude and stance toward the development of Sino-US relations, will have a direct impact on the dynamics and development process of Sino-US relations. This article aims to discover the main provisions of the D. Biden administration’s strategy implemented in the relations between Washington and Beijing. The sentiments in the American society characterizing the peculiarities of interaction between the two countries are considered; the discussion of strategic priorities of American politicians of different ideological commitment is noted. From the perspective of the current domestic political environment, China’s strategic positioning, the strategic construction of Sino-US relations, and the prediction of the future of Sino-US relations are the subject of endless debates in political, academic, and strategic circles. The Biden administration’s understanding and perception of China is in a state of flux, and its attitude and position on some issues of Sino-US relations also give the impression of uncertainty. The extent to which these issues affect Sino-US relations, as well as how China and the US should rationally understand and deal with these issues, require strategic reflection and study.
Abastecimiento de obsidiana en los Andes: aplicación de un modelo de distancia anisotrópica en el ´´área de Laguna del Diamante (S34°)
Authors: Yebra Lucía Gabriela , Cortegoso Valeria , Castro Silvina , Lucero Gustavo
Published: April 2024

Se prueba un modelo de distancia anisotrópica elaborado en SIG para evaluar costos de desplazamiento en ambientes con topografías abruptas en función de la pendiente y tiempo recorrido (Lucero et al., 2021). Se aplican rangos propuestos (locales, no locales y extrarregionales) para evaluar costos de aprovisionamiento y cambios en el acceso a las fuentes de obsidiana: Arroyo Paramillos y Laguna del Diamante. Se evalúa la distribución de artefactos con análisis geoquímicos asignados a estas fuentes considerando la disponibilidad anual/estacional de sitios a partir de un análisis SIG de cobertura nívea. El decrecimiento de obsidianas sigue tendencias esperables de acuerdo con el fall-off de las fuentes, aunque es asimétrico a uno y otro lado de los Andes. Tendencias espaciales no esperables pueden explicarse por la localización de emplazamientos en umbrales variables de estacionalidad y acceso en función de cambios ambientales, pero también sociales vinculados a la territorialización del espacio.
As experiências de sucesso na aprendizagem e suas relações com a permanência na escola
Authors: Tassoni Elvira Cristina Martins
Published: April 2024

Este artigo tem por objetivo evidenciar que as experiências de sucesso vividas nas situações de aprendizagem em sala de aula podem contribuir para a permanência dos alunos na escola. Tem como referência o eixo III do documento da Conferência Nacional de Educação, que aborda a questão da democratização do acesso, permanência e sucesso escolar. O artigo trata da articulação e interdependência entre estes três aspectos, aprofundando a discussão sobre o sucesso escolar. Analisa-o sob a ótica da valorização da escola e da qualidade do ensino, possibilitando aprendizagem efetiva a fim de viabilizar a inserção do aluno no processo educativo. Apresenta alguns dados de pesquisa demonstrando que as situações de sucesso escolar promovem a aproximação do aluno com o objeto de conhecimento. A percepção dos alunos de que estão aprendendo aumenta o envolvimento e produz motivação. Acesso, permanência e sucesso escolar são aspectos fundamentais para a efetivação de direitos sociais, que se cumprem não apenas pelo fato de estar na escola, mas de apropriar-se dos conhecimentos socialmente valorizados, a fim de compreender e poder atuar no mundo. Nesse processo, o sucesso escolar vai além do bom desempenho do aluno, mas se refere à garantia do direito à educação.
O patrimônio arquitetônico do centro histórico de Urussanga (Santa Catarina) | The architectural heritage of the historical center of Urussanga (Santa Catarina)
Authors: De Luca Virginia Gomes , Santiago Alina Gonçalves
Published: April 2024

O município de Urussanga caracteriza-se como o conjunto urbano de referência da imigração italiana mais íntegro e mais representativo do Estado de Santa Catarina. A Praça Anita Garibaldi, que é o agente conformador do espaço urbano, ainda res­guarda a escala humana e a paisagem urbana, além de concentrar o valor patrimonial e os elementos históricos formadores da ocupação inicial da cidade. O conjunto de edificações do final do século XIX e início do século XX possui volumetria e gabarito ainda uniformes e, embora de caráter singelo e heterogêneo em suas linhas arquitetônicas, possui nítidas características do estilo e técnicas da arquite­tura italiana. A tentativa de construir uma nova Itália em outro país provocou uma série de adaptações da cultura ao meio, o que resultou na construção de um espaço com características únicas tanto em relação aos costumes, idiomas e culinária, quanto ao uso da terra e relação com a natureza. A presente pesquisa procura tratar da importância histórica e cultural deixada pelo imigrante italiano ao longo do processo colonizador no sul do Estado de Santa Catarina. A constituição morfológica do conjunto urbano de características da imigração italiana será realizada através da metodologia do Inventário Nacional de Configuração dos Espaços Urbanos. O estudo da paisagem urbana do núcleo central de Urussanga afirma o valor do imigrante italiano para a formação da cultura brasileira e a inclusão de novas práticas de preservação voltadas para a paisagem urbana.
Sociodemographic characteristics and their relationship to the level of acceptance of digital work culture among young people: A field study on a sample of young job seekers in Emirati society
Authors: Khalaf Sakr Ahmed Mohi , Abadel Raba’a Taleb Thabet , Al Saati Maan Yousef
Published: April 2024

The research aims to explore the degree of acceptance of digital work culture among the youth in the Emirati society within the study sample. Additionally, it aims to reveal the relationship between “gender” and “educational status” as sociodemographic factors among the youth in the study sample and their level of acceptance of digital work culture. Furthermore, the study aims to identify prospective trends in digital work culture among young individuals in Emirati society. Due to the nature of the descriptive research, it employed the “sample social survey” approach. The field study primarily utilized a quantitative tool for data collection, namely the “digital questionnaire.” This questionnaire was administered to a purposefully chosen random sample comprising young individuals actively seeking employment opportunities (unemployed individuals) or those new to the labor market. The participants fell within the age group of 15 to 35 years, totaling 184 individuals. Care was taken to ensure that this sample was representative of all youth categories in Emirati society, considering demographic factors such as gender, place of residence, and educational status. The research findings indicate that an overwhelming majority of young individuals in the study sample (97.8%) have no obstacles to accepting job opportunities that necessitate digital and technological skills. Moreover, the study uncovered a direct and statistically significant relation between “gender” and the “level of acceptance of digital work culture,” favoring females. This implies that females are more inclined to accept digital job opportunities compared to males. Additionally, the results highlighted a positive and statistically significant relation between both “educational status” and the “level of acceptance of digital work culture.” In other words, individuals with higher levels of education demonstrate a greater interest in digital job opportunities. Utilizing Step-wise Regression, the study also made predictions about the spread of “future digital work culture” in the United Arab Emirates based on the variable of “education.”
Rural technology for green skills and livelihood sustainability in Uttarakhand of Indian Himalayan region
Authors: Joshi Ritesh , Puri Kanchan
Published: April 2024

Concerns for the environment in India have led to increasing calls to sensitize youth through Environment Education and strengthen their skills which focus on environmentally conscious sustainable future. Green skilled people with expertise in environment management/conservation along with commitment will help in achieving the sustainable development goals. Uttarakhand region of India harbours rich biodiversity that fulfil the needs of local people. Utilizing the potential of ‘Rural Technology’ for developing green skills in the region will help in livelihood sustainability in Uttarakhand. This short communication highlights about the opportunities in Rural Technology used for green skills and livelihood sustainability in Uttarakhand of Indian Himalayan Region.
PHArmed: A Biological Process for PHA Production from Apple Waste Residues
Authors: Oliveira Maria Teresa , Marques José Francisco , Driller Markus , Sousa Branco Rita , Pinto Sofia , Barros Rita
Published: April 2024

PHArmed is an innovative Portuguese company responsible for producing PHA in its rawest form, using renewable carbon sources from apple residues. With the increasing environmental urge to find alternatives to regular plastic and an existing expensive way of producing PHA, PHArmed solves both issues with a biodegradable and cheaper product, with biocompatible properties that make it viable for both medical and pharmaceutical industries. Using apple waste from other companies reduces production costs and helps solve the issue regarding waste treatment. After a complete definition of the manufacturing process, the industrial plant would be installed in Pombal, near two large apple waste-producing companies, with a work team of 15 operators. An economic assessment was performed, and an initial 11.8 M€ investment was estimated for the first year. The project was shown to be economically viable and capable of generating a financial surplus, reaching a break-even point after six years.
Editoral
Authors: Gomes Silva Cláudia , Manrique Yaidelin , Santos Ricardo
Published: April 2024

Product Engineering is an essential component in engineering training. The jobs in the Chemical Engineering sector have been evolving from commodities production to product development, particularly in countries such as Portugal, where the scale of production is more adapted to customized or medium-sized series than mass production. So, in 2009, the Master’s in Chemical Engineering Programme at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) started a course on Product Engineering. In 2022, a special issue in the U.Porto Journal of Engineering was published, which included a series of selected works developed within the Product Engineering course at FEUP (Silva et al. 2022). The same methodology for product development laid in four cornerstones was kept in this course:

Identification of market NEEDS;
Coming up with several technical solutions to meet those NEEDS (IDEAS);
The process of screening a small set of the best IDEAS (SELECTION);
The study of the implementation of IDEAS considers time to market, industrial process design, regulation, Intellectual Property Rights, and economic analysis (MANUFACTURE).

In the last edition of the Product Engineering course (2023-24), integrated process simulation tools, namely Super Pro Designer and ASPEN, were used by the students. This enabled the students to apply know-how acquired during the Chemical Engineering course and to obtain a more accurate design of the processes and CAPEX and OPEX estimation. Thus, this second Special Issue includes some of the works already incorporating this new feature.
Determining Factors for Online Transportation Mode Selection to Tourist Destinations in Bali, Indonesia
Authors: Sriastuti Dewa Ayu Nyoman , Suthanaya Putu Alit , Wedagama Dewa Made Priyantha , Yana Anak Agung Gede , Dwijendra Ngakan Ketut Acwin
Published: April 2024

Objective: The study aims to identify the significant factors influencing tourists' decisions to select online transportation modes to tourist destinations in Bali, Indonesia. It focuses on understanding the attributes that affect this choice and how they can improve the transportation services in the region.
 
Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework integrates various theories related to consumer behavior and decision-making processes. It considers factors like service quality, price, convenience, and safety, drawing from established models like the Theory of Planned Behavior to analyze tourists' transportation mode selection.
 
Method: The research employed a quantitative approach, utilizing a questionnaire distributed to 384 tourists in Bali who have used online transportation. Data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis to examine the relationship between independent variables (service quality, price, convenience, safety) and the dependent variable (the selection of online transportation modes).
 
Results and Conclusion: The study found that all the proposed factors (service quality, price, convenience, safety) significantly influence tourists' decisions to select online transportation modes in Bali. It concludes that enhancing these factors can lead to a higher preference for online transportation among tourists, benefiting both service providers and users.
 
Implications of the Research: The findings have practical implications for online transportation providers, suggesting that improvements in service quality, competitive pricing, convenience, and safety can increase their market share. It also provides insights for policymakers on how to regulate and support the online transportation sector to improve tourist experiences in Bali.
 
Originality/Value: This research contributes to the existing literature by specifically focusing on the online transportation mode selection among tourists in Bali, a context not extensively covered in previous studies. It offers empirical evidence on the factors affecting tourists' transportation choices, adding value to the field of transportation and tourism research.
Educational Practices and the Use of Artificial Intelligence: A Multifaceted Analysis in the Current Context
Authors: Reyes-Villalba Edwin , Reyes-Arco Rocio Elena , Maraza-Quispe Benjamin
Published: April 2024

Objetive: The research aims to examine current educational practices related to the understanding and utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in the educational field.
 
Theoretical framework: The research collects information related to the conceptual framework, detailing concepts involving the research variables; likewise, a compilation of background research from similar studies in the years 2022 and 2023 is conducted.
 
Method: The research employs a mixed methodology, incorporating qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. A comprehensive review of academic literature and official documents is conducted to identify prevalent educational practices in the field of AI. Additionally, surveys and interviews are designed targeting teachers, students, and AI experts to gather detailed information about their experiences, knowledge, and perceptions regarding AI in education.
 
Results and conclusion: The results of the study reveal a diverse range of educational practices related to AI. These practices include the use of AI tools for personalized learning and the integration of AI concepts into the school curriculum. Common challenges such as the lack of resources and adequate training for teachers, as well as ethical and privacy concerns surrounding AI use in the classroom, are identified.
 
Research implications: The findings of this research have significant implications for educational practices related to AI. They underscore the need for enhanced teacher training, the development of ethical guidelines, and the promotion of digital literacy in educational settings. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of addressing challenges such as resource constraints and privacy concerns to facilitate the effective integration of AI into education.
 
Originality/Value: This research contributes to the existing literature by providing insights into current educational practices regarding AI. By employing a mixed methodology approach, the study offers a comprehensive understanding of the subject, identifying common practices and challenges. Moreover, the research suggests practical recommendations for promoting the responsible use of AI in education and calls for further exploration of innovative approaches in this field.
Statistical Dimensions of Circular Economy
Authors: Petkov Plamen , Slaveva Krasimira , Kasabova Stela , Shopova Margarita , Varbanov Tihomir , Ovchinnikov Evgeni
Published: April 2024

Purpose: The aim of the research is to study the various aspects of the circular economy in Bulgaria and the countries of the European Union.
 
Method: The article evaluates the circular economy by applying different statistical analysis approaches: multivariate statistical methods, convergence analysis and cross-correlation analysis.
 
Results and conclusion: First, as a result of the conducted dynamic classification of EU countries, it was found that the transition to a circular economy is most advanced in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Luxembourg. Second, according to each of the indicators included in the analysis, the absence of a process of general convergence and the presence of club convergence between the EU-27 countries during the period 2012-2019 was established. Convergence among countries in four of the clubs formed is relative, while in the others there is a process of transitional divergence and phase reversal. Third, based on the cross-correlation analysis, we find no relationship between generated and recycled packaging waste in Bulgaria from 2005 to 2019. Between these indicators in the European Union for the same period, there is reason to argue that there is a relationship that occurs within the current year. Fourth, the values of the indicators of waste utilization and rendering waste harmless clearly show that in Bulgaria the waste from economic activities is mainly landfilled, and this is associated with additional costs and leads to environmental pollution. Fifth, the taxonomic analysis shows the existence of minimal differences between the Bulgarian districts in terms of municipal solid waste management.
The effectiveness of biapenem in the treatment of sepsis
Authors: Shlyk I. V. , Spiridonova A. A. , Panafidina V. A.
Published: April 2024

The objective was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness and safety of biapenem (Bianem–AF drug) in the treatment of severe forms of infection in ICU patients.

Materials and methods. The prospective observational study. At the first stage, microbiological testing of strains (n = 51) isolated from patients in ICU of the Scientific and Clinical Center of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care of the Pavlov University was performed to determine sensitivity to meropenem and biapenem by serial dilution method with the determination of MIC (Minimal Inhibitory Concentration). The genes of serine and metallocarbapenemases were detected by PCR method. At the second stage, patients over 18 years old with the site of infection that required surgical treatment and with clinical and laboratory signs of sepsis were included (n = 19: 11 females, 8 males, mean age 63.4 years). These patients received therapy with biapenem 600 mg every 12 hours as extended infusions over 1 hours (after bolus injection for the first 24 hours). Daily assessment of the severity of the inflammatory reaction and organ dysfunction was conducted to all patients included in the study. Microbiological analysis of biological material obtained from the site of infection has been obtained. Clinical effectiveness was evaluated as recovery/improvement or lack of effect. Adverse effects were recorded.

Results. Among 51 isolates of microorganisms: 27 (52.9%) Klebsiella pneumonia, 16 (31%) strains of other representatives of the order Enterobacteriales, 8 (15,6%) non-fermenting gram-negative microorganisms. 48% of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates were resistant to meropenem and biapenem. All of them had serine (class A and D) and metallo-carbapenemase (class B) genes, as well as their combination. Of the 16 strains of other representatives of the order Enterobacteriales, only 2 (12.5%) were resistant to meropenem and biapenem. Resistance to carbapenems in the non-fermenting gram-negative microorganisms reached 87.5%. The proportion of ESBL producers among carbapenem-sensitive Enterobacteriales reached 93%. The response to biapenem therapy was received in 100% of patients. A day after the start of biapenem administration, a decrease in the level of procalcitonin was noted from 4.65 ng/ml (1.26; 18.8) to 2.2 (1.3; 16.2), after 72 hours – to 1.9 (0.8; 5.0) ng/ ml, by the 7th day – to 0.6 (0.3; 2.5) ng/ml. The median SOFA score decreased from 3.0 (1.5; 4.0) after 24 hours to 2.0 (0,5; 3,5). The average duration of antibacterial therapy was 6 days, the duration of stay in the ICU was two days, and the duration of hospitalization was 9.5 days. There were no adverse effects when using biapenem.

Conclusion. Given the high prevalence of ESBL producers and Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains in hospitals, the more favorable safety profile of biapenem compared to other carbapenems, Biapenem appears to be a justified choice for initial empirical therapy MDR sepsis.
Components, criteria and levels of the patient safety system of the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care of a multidisciplinary hospital (message 1)
Authors: Gorban V. I.
Published: April 2024

The objective was to substantiate components, criteria and levels of the patient safety system of the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care of a multidisciplinary hospital as the methodological basis for their subsequent practical assessment in the Russian Federation.

Materials and methods. Content analysis of scientific literature (monographs and articles) on the problem of ensuring patient safety at the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care of a multidisciplinary hospital. Determination of the initial list of criteria (indicators, factors) for ensuring patient safety at the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care of a multidisciplinary hospitals, expert assessment of their significance with identification of the main one, including leading (main) criteria. Justification of the content characteristics of the leading criteria, as well as the levels of ensuring patient safety at the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care of a multidisciplinary hospital. Expert assessment method. Statistical analysis of data distribution, ranking assessment of their significance.

Results. It was established that 17 criteria (factors, indicators) are the main ones for ensuring patient safety at the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care of a multidisciplinary hospital, of which five are leading (main) and the most informative. They comprehensively reflect one of the five levels of ensuring patient safety at the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care of a multidisciplinary hospital.

Conclusion. The system for ensuring patient safety at the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care of a multidisciplinary hospital is multidimensional and dynamic (controllable), its state is characterized by 5 main (leading) components, which are the methodological basis for the practical assessment of one of five levels of the system and determining the directions for its change (control, correction).
Methemoglobinemia in a child induced by metoclopramide: a clinical case
Authors: Pavlova M. S. , Zainagutdinova S. N.
Published: April 2024

Introduction. Methemoglobinemia is a rare condition characterized by an elevated level of methemoglobin in the blood, leading to chemical hypoxia. The most common symptom is central cyanosis refractory to oxygen therapy. Diagnosis of methemoglobinemia is difficult due to the nonspecific clinical presentation and lack of awareness. Accurate diagnosis requires a thorough medical history, differential diagnosis, and confirmation through laboratory investigations.

The objective was to demonstrate the successful use of ascorbic acid in the management of acute secondary methemoglobinemia in an 11-year-old boy on prolonged metoclopramide therapy.

Materials and methods. The retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical course of acute secondary methemoglobinemia in the 11-year-old boy on prolonged metoclopramide therapy, necessitating oxygen therapy and parenteral administration of ascorbic acid solution. Special attention was given to the clinical presentation, characteristic changes in laboratory parameters, and the effectiveness of timely ascorbic acid therapy. Clinical and laboratory improvement was achieved within 24 hours of treatment initiation.

Conclusion. Caution should be exercised when prescribing medications that can induce methemoglobinemia, taking into account dosage, duration, and frequency of use. Furthermore, careful attention should be given to the combination of metoclopramide with other drugs that may affect iron heme oxidation reactions.
Professional burnout syndrome among physicians of intensive care units
Authors: Ironosov V. E. , Pshenisnov K. V. , Aleksandrovich Yu. S.
Published: April 2024

Introduction. Professional burnout syndrome (PBS) in specialists in emergency medicine is one of the global problems of modern health systems, since its presence has a significant impact both on the health of individual employees and the quality of care in general.

The objective was to analyze risk factors, peculiarities of the course of professional burnout syndrome and its prevention among physicians of intensive care units based on the data of world literature in order to eliminate them in domestic clinical practice.

Materials and methods. The analysis includes 122 publications from abstract databases PubMed and e-library for the period from 2017 to 2023. The search was carried out using keywords: provider burnout syndrome, stress, personality, anesthesiologist, intensive care physician, intensive care unit. After the initial study of abstracts, 72 articles were excluded from the review, where there was no access to the full text or they were devoted to organizational preventive measures.

Results. The frequency of professional burnout syndrome among specialists of intensive care units was about 40%, which was significantly higher compared to other medical specialists. It was revealed that PBS is a crisis period in middle-aged specialists due to functional changes in higher nervous activity. The main risk group with the highest probability of developing PBS is the intensive care unit nursing staff. A significant workload combined with a low level of motivation, dissatisfaction with professional activities and the lack of recognition of personal achievements by colleagues and management are key risk factors for the development of emotional burnout syndrome.

Conclusion. A high level of professionalism in combination with the spiritual and moral component of the personal life of a specialist and the elimination of reversible negative factors of the medicine of critical conditions will allow with a high probability to prevent the development of professional burnout syndrome.
Reglas opcionales o reglas de variabilidad?: El caso de la Variación l/r en el Español de Cuba
Authors: Castellanos Isabel M.
Published: April 2024

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La sociolingüística y la enseñanza de lenguas extranjeras
Authors: Castellanos Isabel
Published: April 2024

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Reseña crítica
Authors: Oviedo A. Tito N.
Published: April 2024

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ÍNDICE DE MASSA CORPORAL E DESFECHOS CLÍNICOS: UM ESTUDO RETROSPECTIVO DURANTE A PANDEMIA DE COVID-19
Authors: Dal Molin Bruna Lucas , Duarte Carla Rubia , Carvalho Beatriz Rezende de Brito , Welter Wendt Guilherme , Cozer Mirian , Defante Ferreto Lirane Elize , Martins Cleide Viviane Buzanello
Published: April 2024

A COVID-19 é uma doença respiratória aguda provocada pela infecção do vírus SARS-CoV-2, que pode causar uma grave insuficiência respiratória hipoxêmica, complicações e mortes, principalmente na população com condições crônicas de saúde. Os mecanismos pelos quais a obesidade pode aumentar a gravidade da COVID-19 incluem mecanismos físicos, inflamação crônica e uma função imunológica prejudicada. Além disso, o índice de massa corporal elevado é um fator de risco para várias condições médicas que têm sido sugeridas para aumentar o risco de gravidade da COVID-19. Objetivo: analisar a associação entre o índice de massa corporal e desfechos clínicos dos casos confirmados de COVID-19. Metodologia: Estudo transversal, com coleta de dados de prontuários, conduzido de março de 2020 a dezembro 2021. Foram analisados os registros de prontuários, exames bioquímicos e de imagem de pacientes internados com COVID-19 em três hospitais da cidade de Francisco Beltrão (PR). As variáveis analisadas foram o diagnóstico nutricional, idade, sexo, necessidade de internação em UTI, comorbidades, dias de hospitalização, complicações, exames laboratoriais e desfecho. Os critérios para inclusão no estudo foram, pacientes hospitalizados com diagnóstico para COVID-19, com presença de diagnóstico nutricional relatado. Resultados: No ano de 2020 foram analisados 292 prontuários e no ano de 2021 foram 860 prontuários. Destes, somente 413 possuíam diagnóstico nutricional, sendo assim incluídos no presente estudo. Foram classificados como peso normal 78 (18,9%), com sobrepeso 153 (37%)e como obeso 182 (44,1%) participantes. A maior prevalência de obesidade foi encontrada no sexo feminino (52,5%), portadores de diabetes (27,6%), pacientes com estado geral comprometido (67,9%), que apresentaram complicações pulmonares (54,5%) e arritmias (23%). A média de idade encontrada em pacientes com obesidade foi mais jovem (55,54) em comparação com os classificados com sobrepeso (59,08) e normal (62,51). Observou-se que quanto maior o IMC menor foram os valores encontrados para idade (rho = -0,190), leucócitos (rho = -0,109), ureia (rho = -0,145) e D-dímero (rho = -0,155). Conclusão: Este estudo fornece evidências de que o sobrepeso e/ou obesidade então associadas a um pior quadro clínico durante a internação dos pacientes com COVID-19. Em relação a frequência de óbito, não houve diferença estatística em relação ao diagnóstico nutricional.
(الحـــرب الاسرائيلية علــى غـزة ( بحــث فـــي الأهــداف والأبعـــاد الجيوستراتيجية
Authors: د. ميثم عنيدي العبادي
Published: April 2024

انطلقت عملية (طوفان الاقصى) في  7 تشرين الأول عام 2023 ضد المستوطنات الصهيونية في الاراضي الفلسطينية المحتلة، وإثارة جدل كبير داخل الاوساط العربية والدولية، فهل هي فعل أم ردة فعل، هل هي حرب تحرير أم هي هجمات إرهابية، فالهجمات الفلسطينية كانت استباقية إجهاضيه وكشفت عن مشروع صهيوني مدعوم غربياً يهدف إلى استحداث قناة تدعي (بن غوريون) وبسبب التضاريس الارضية الصعبة وتكلفتها الباهظة فأن لقناة ستمر عبر غزة وهذا يتطلب تصفية القوى المناهضة وتهجير سكانها لضمان أمن القناة، التي من الممكن تغير طريق التجارة العالمي عبر ربط البحر الاحمر بالأبيض المتوسط وهذا يعني أن الحرب (الاسرائيلية)على غزة تحمل في طياتها أهداف جيوستراتيجية على المستوى الجيوسياسي، والجيوعسكري، والسياسة الجغرافية، والجيوقتصادي، سيكون لها ابعاد جيوبولتيكية وديموغرافية على المنطقة العربية والملاحة، والتجارة الدولية؛ لهذا فأن هجمات السابع من تشرين الاول جاءت إجهاضيه، ومنسجمة وواقع التحديات المحلية على مستوى الانتهاكات الصهيونية، وعربياً وواقع التطبيع العربي المهين, ودولياً استئثاراً بثالوث القوى المناهض للنظام العالمي الراهن والنفوذ الأمريكي لكسب الدعم مادياً ومعنوياً.
Cloud-Blockchain-Fusion–Based Secure Sharing Model for Air Traffic Management
Authors: Wang Qing , Zhang Lizhe , Lu Xin
Published: April 2024

Data sharing is the keystone to maintain the continuous operation of air traffic management (ATM). As situational awareness and collaborative decision-making become significant components of smart ATM, data sharing capability becomes a constraint on the development of ATM. The existing ATM data-sharing solutions have the following issues: 1) data-sharing efficiency is low; 2) data security has not received sufficient attention; and 3) access control is difficult to implement. Therefore, a security data-sharing model for ATM based on cloud-blockchain fusion is proposed, which realizes data security storage, intelligent service governance, and data authorized access. Firstly, a set of metafile storage structures is defined to realize the separate storage of data and metadata, which provides integrity verification and encrypted storage. Besides, using attribute-based encryption and service retrieval algorithms, the data publishing, discovery, and invocation functions based on smart contracts are realized. Finally, this scheme realizes secure data sharing in the ATM environment, and the computational cost and time cost are also kept at an acceptable level compared with other existing schemes.
Tabuisierung und ihr Zukunftspotenzial in der germanistischen Forschung
Authors: Janikowski Tobiasz
Published: April 2024

Obwohl Tabu und Tabuisierung in den Geisteswissenschaften – darunter auch in der Literaturwissenschaft – keine neuen Begriffe und Phänomene sind, wurde ihr Wirkungs- und Interpretationspotenzial bisher nicht ausreichend genutzt. Der vorliegende Beitrag geht von der Definition der im Titel genannten Begriffe aus und zeigt anschließend an ausgewählten Beispielen ihre Präsenz in den Texten, die im Rahmen der germanistischen Forschung analysiert werden. Beschrieben werden sowohl „kanonisierte“, nicht selten auf Lektürelisten gesetzte Texte, als auch mehr oder weniger stigmatisierte Publikationen, die sich auf eine relativ kleine Lesergruppe richten.
Lymph node tuberculosis with genital involvement: Case report
Authors:   Universidad de San Martín de Porres, Atencio Paulino Joel I. , Paucar Huaman Waldir ,   Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú, Galarza Caceres Deivi N. ,   Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú, Bendezu Meza Jeampier ,   Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú, Crispin Ayala Jhonatan M. ,   Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú
Published: April 2024

We present the case of a 44-year-old male patient with a family history of lymphoma and hyperthyroidism. He started the disease three months before admission to hospital with pain in the right leg, abdominal pain, weight loss and night sweats. He was diagnosed in his hospitalization with ascites in a cavity of undetermined etiology, and multiple polygastric and fossa lymph nodes right iliac. At 6 months, the symptoms persist and a nodule is added on the penis, left testicular edema and purulent discharge from the right inguinal node, being diagnosed orchiepididymitis. Initially he had negative markers for tuberculosis (TB), however, a lymph node biopsy was performed and the analysis with Xpert MTB/RIF where it resulted positive. The patient improved considerably with anti-TB treatment and antibiotics for purulent discharge.
Heart failure secondary to a snake bite. The intensivist's vision: case report
Authors:   Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Restrepo Bastidas Andrés A. , Aguirre Flórez Mateo ,   Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Hoyos Muñoz Jaime A. ,   Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Gonzales Ramírez Melissa ,   Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Echeverry Piedrahita David R. ,   Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira
Published: April 2024

Background: Ophidic accident is a neglected disease that affects tropical countries. Latin America is the second region after Africa, with the most cases worldwide. Local lesions accompany its clinical course up to systemic affectations such as renal, hematological, and neurological lesions. Cardiac complications are rare, especially in patients who do not have cardiovascular risk factors. There are reports of acute myocardial infarction, but there is little information about heart failure due to Bothrops spp. Case report: We present the case of a 25-year-old man without cardiovascular risk factors who was admitted to the intensive care unit and developed heart failure with cardiogenic shock and multi-organ failure secondary to a snake bite. Conclusions: Although the characteristic clinical course of a bothropic ophidian accident and its systemic manifestations are mainly related to coagulation abnormalities, there are cardiovascular complications within its clinical presentation that, although rare, if not detected promptly and not adequately managed, are associated with high morbidity and mortality.
The first clinical trial by a woman in Peru. Laura E. Rodríguez Dulanto, the first female physician graduated in Peru
Authors:   Instituto de Investigaciones de Ciencias Biomédicas, Salaverry García Oswaldo
Published: April 2024

Laura Gutiérrez Dulanto has been highlighted for her status as the first woman to graduate in Medicine in Peru. Her high intellectual qualities have been noted from various perspectives, as well as her effort and tenacity to overcome the difficulties of pursuing university studies, particularly in scientific disciplines, then reserved exclusively for men. It has been pointed out, however, that due to the limitations imposed on women at the time, she had a diminished professional activity and little scientific production, which has not been reviewed by existing historiography. This article analyzes his scientific production, especially a clinical study developed in a women's hospital in Lima, Peru, showing his ideas about science and medicine and identifying a clear, modern and innovative thought, not exempt from social sensitivity, in addition. to show herself as a keen and thorough observer of clinical-surgical problems.
Cytology of the Urinary Tract: Specimen Sampling, Preparation, Adequacy, and Normal Cellular Components
Authors: Astvatsaturyan Kristine , Frishberg David , Ramazyan Arsen
Published: April 2024

Urine evaluation is one of the oldest tests used in ancient medicine. Cytologic examination of urine is a simple, non-invasive, cost effective, and reliable method to uncover a wide variety of reactive and neoplastic processes in urothelium. Urinary tract lesions are often multifocal, may be inapparent on cystoscopic examination or inaccessible to directly biopsy. Thus, urine cytology remains one of the most common methods for the initial diagnosis of urothelial carcinoma that may be manageable with early detection. In this article we review indications for urine cytology, sampling techniques, preparatory methods, adequacy, and elements of normal urine.
A “Bibliography Science” as the Textbook Not Only for Bachelors
Authors: Sukhorukov Konstantin M.
Published: April 2024

The review of the second, corrected and supplemented edition of the textbook “Bibliography Science”, published by the publishing house “Profession” in St. Petersburg in 2023 (authors — O.P. Korshunov, N.K. Lelikova, T.F. Likhovid) is presented. Compared to the previous edition (2014), this edition is supplemented with new information on the theory and practice of bibliographic activity in our country and abroad. The basic concepts, concepts, structure, goals and objectives of bibliography in the system of documentary communications are considered. Special attention is paid to the characterization of the main types, types and forms of existence of bibliographic information, as well as to the actual normative documents for the sphere of bibliography. The review reveals the main content and importance of this textbook not only for the training of bachelors, but also for a wider range of specialists in different branches of book business. It is concluded that the reviewed book is necessary for the development of bibliography knowledge, which in modern Russia should be based on the rich national cultural traditions.
“Reading Environment” and “Reading Environment Formation”: Issues of Terminology
Authors: Mikryukova Tatyana А.
Published: April 2024

The concept of environment in reading activity is actively used in publications of various levels, but the question of its essence has not been considered. The aim of the article is to give scientific substantiation to the concepts of “reading environment” and “reading environment formation”. Their main characteristics and interrelations with such concepts as “reading activity”, “reading communication”, “practices of reading organization” are defined. The possibilities of their use in reading studies are outlined. The methodology of the research is based on the analysis of works devoted to psychological, sociological, culturological aspects of the phenomenon of environment and library, bibliology, pedagogical approaches to influence its formation. The main results consist in defining the reading environment as a set of elements: books as a resource of reading communication, socio–pedagogical conditions of reading activity (family reading, book publishing, library, school and university). The reader’s environment formation is defined as a purposeful meaning–generating subjective activity of the reader, leading to the formation of the reading environment. Examples of reading environment formation in the Linguistic Gymnasium of Kirov city are given. Prospects of using environment–forming reading activity in library and pedagogical practice are indicated.
Reading Preferences of Schoolchildren in Grades 5–9: Based on Sociological Research Materials
Authors: Kozhevnikova Ekaterina A.
Published: April 2024

The article presents the results of a sociological study of reading preferences of schoolchildren in Kirov region, which was held in April — May 2022 on the basis of the Kirov State Universal Regional Scientific Library named after A.I. Herzen. The purpose of the survey was to analyze the reading preferences of respondents and empirical confirmation of the hypothesis that book illustration is an effective means of attracting children and adolescents to reading. The results of the study showed that in choosing their favourite works, schoolchildren give priority to foreign literature, graphic novels or works from the school curriculum, but the distribution of their interests is different. Teenagers prefer to choose literature independently, randomly or following fashion, bloggers’ and peers’ advice, and they also prefer illustrated books. It is concluded that teenagers’ reading should be “gently” managed by parents, teachers and librarians. The mechanism of such management should be built on the basis of trends in the development of the information environment, taking into account the preferences of teenagers, and without any pressure. Library lessons devoted to book illustration and visual literature can be an effective tool.
The Elgyaynasleg of the Suntarsky ulus in Yakutia during the Great Patriotic War
Authors: Yakovleva A. V. , Sivtseva S. I.
Published: April 2024

The article describes the aspect of the daily life in the Elgyaynasleg of the Suntarsky ulus during the war, mobilization to the battlefield, work for the Victory, all possible assistance to the front and territories liberated from occupation. The purpose of the article is to study the everyday life of the population living in the Elgyaynasleg of the Suntarsky ulus (district) and its contribution to the Victory. To write this article, the authors used both published and unpublished sources, such as therecollections from the archives of the museum collections of the Tuoydaah Alaas Local History Museum and the memories of war veterans collected by A.V. Yakovleva. The bloody war had a direct impact on the life and work of the population far behind the lines. Elgyay, a small rural locality (nasleg), lost its young men on the battlefields but also faced high mortality due to famine. Drought and crop failure have worsened the food crisis in the republic.
On the Issue of Notifying Parties in Criminal Proceedings
Authors: Ivanova E. S.
Published: April 2024

The article discusses the matters of notifying participants in legal proceedings, who are guarantors of the right to defense, and providing them with access to case materials and procedural documents in the form of court session records, intermediate and final court decisions, and their translations. Timely notification of participants is essential to uphold the principle of legal proceedings, such as equality of the parties, as we believe that untimely or improper notification can lead to a decline in the quality of reviewing court decisions in the appellate process. Issues related to notifying parties are highly relevant, as the absence of legislative officials responsible for ensuring the presence of legal proceeding participants reflects on the practice by assigning this task to court staff whose duties do not include ensuring the appearance of the parties. The lack of material support, such as providing transportation for court officials delivering court summons with copies of judgments on the appointment of court sessions at the participants’ place of residence, is also a reason for the low attendance of parties
Anti-corruption monitoring mechanisms in the activities of international organizations
Authors: Petrova-Yadreeva Ya. A. , Yadreev T. A.
Published: April 2024

The article describes various anti-corruption monitoring mechanisms that are used to combat corruption in various areas, such as government institutions, the business sector, public organizations, etc. The article discusses various monitoring methods and tools, such as audits, inspections, reports, ratings, indices, etc., as well as their advantages and disadvantages. Examples of successful applications of monitoring mechanisms in the fight against corruption and recommendations for their improvement and development are also discussed.
Population of the Bolshoy Patom tract: thnodemographic and economic characteristics (based on materials of the 1897 and 1917 censuses)
Authors: Kurchatova T. T.
Published: April 2024

The relevance of this study is due to the need to study the nature and characteristics of the socio-economic processes that took place in small settlements of the Yakut region at the end of the 19th – beginning of the 20th centuries. Many people in Yakutia lived in small villages, lost in the taiga, on the bends of rivers and alas. If in the central regions of the Russian Empire there was a rapid development of capitalism, then on its outskirts, if there were changes, they were in nascent forms. The purpose of this study is to study the changes that took place in the village of Bolshoi Patom, Olyokminsky district. To achieve this goal, we set ourselves the following tasks: to study archival material – census records of the First General Census of 1897 and the Agricultural Census of 1917; analyze the changes taking place in the village; establish the size, national composition, and activities of the population; identify the features of socio-economic processes that occurred over the 20 years between censuses. We used the following methods: the principle of historicism, the descriptive method, historical-comparative analysis, when studying census forms, we used the statistical method.