bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Patients' readiness for digital communication and demand for transferring medical services to a remote format
Authors: Romanova Tatyana E.
Published: November 2024

Objective: to assess the readiness of patients for online communication with a medical professional and the demand for medical care in a remote format. Material and methods. 507 patients were interviewed using a questionnaire developed by the author. The questionnaire allows you to obtain data on the respondent's experience in using online communications with a doctor, the respondent's readiness for "digital" visits, the impact of Internet resources on the patient's trust in the recommendations of the attending physician. Results. 30.6±2.1 % of patients use online communications when interacting with their doctor, 40.5%±2.2% would like to have this opportunity. There was a difference in readiness for digital communications between groups of respondents interested in pediatric specialists (parents of children attending children's clinics) and groups of Central District Hospital patients and patients of urban hospitals (p<0.001). The influence of age on patients' readiness for online communication has been confirmed. The most in demand in the remote format were referral services (for tests, hospitalization), especially in the parent group. The study of patients' behavior in relation to the search for a "second opinion" on the Internet showed that most of the respondents are currently not inclined to double-check their doctor's appointments, and the absolute majority of respondents (82.8±1.7%) trust their treating real doctor, and not Internet advice. Conclusion. The results of the study indicate the readiness of the population to introduce digital communications and transfer part of medical care to the digital field, the most in demand were services for registration of referrals to hospitalization, to narrow specialists, tests, prescriptions for medicines that the patient receives on a regular basis.
Bioactivity Assessment of Pulp Capping Biomaterials: In vitro Approaches
Authors: Baltacıoğlu Gundogdu Esra , Gundogdu Ramazan
Published: November 2024

Maintaining the health of the dental pulp is essential for the long-term well-being of a tooth. Vital pulpal therapy is aimed at preserving and supporting the vitality of pulp tissue in teeth affected by trauma, caries, or dental procedures. The primary objective is to stimulate the formation of reparative dentin to maintain tooth viability. Successful outcomes in vital pulpal therapy rely on accurate diagnosis, patient selection, and evaluation of various factors such as pulp exposure location, pulp maturity, and quality of existing dental treatment. In vital pulpal therapy, a protective bioagent, called a pulp capping material, is applied over the exposed dentin. Over time, numerous dental biomaterials have been developed to promote safe tissue responses and improve treatment outcomes. With advancements in our understanding of dentin-pulp complex healing mechanisms, new biomaterials have emerged to support pulp vitality during conservative and restorative dental procedures. However, selecting the most suitable biomaterial for each clinical scenario can be challenging due to the array of options available. Therefore, developing and assessing the bioactivity of novel pulp capping biomaterials is crucial, given the significant role of pulp capping in maintaining dental health. In this review, we review the typical in vitro cell culture and molecular biology techniques frequently utilised to evaluate both the cytoprotective and cytotoxic properties of novel pulp capping biomaterials. These techniques contribute to the comprehensive assessment of biomaterial efficacy and safety, aiding in the advancement of vital pulpal therapy practices and patient care.
ЭКВИФИНАЛЬНЫЕ И СИНГУЛЯРНЫЕ ГЕОСИСТЕМЫ: СОСТОЯНИЯ, РАЗЛИЧИЯ, ЭВОЛЮЦИЯ
Authors: А.Т. НАПРАСНИКОВ
Published: November 2024

Предложено введение в географию и биологию нового термина «сингулярность», обозначающего завершающий и преобразующий процесс состояний природных систем и по важности содержания равного понятию «эквифинальность». Осуществлен анализ взаимообусловленности эквифинального и сингулярного состояний в едином цикле природных и природно-хозяйственных процессов локального, регионального и глобального масштабов. Термин «сингулярность» широко используется в астрофизике, где обозначает формирование предельного, завершающего состояния космосистем, которое обеспечивает переход в иное, последующее состояние (вид) при масса-энергетическом всплеске. В связи с этим необходимо уточнить с географических позиций определение и соотношение понятия «сингулярность» с эквифинальностью, обосновать связь и непротиворечивость его трактовки с положениями геосистемной теории. Выявлено место сингулярности в организации геосистем, установлена значимость взаимообусловленности эквифинальных и сингулярных состояний процессов и явлений в пространственно-временных масштабах ландшафтной оболочки. Обоснована эквифинально-сингулярная модель геосистем как единой формы целостных природных систем географии и биологии, базирующаяся на концепции оптимума физико-географического процесса и универсальном законе Шелфорда-Либиха. Выявлен малый геосистемный цикл, формирующий последующие секции, блоки и большой круговорот вещества и энергии планеты в целом.

It is suggested that a new term “singularity” should be introduced into geography and biology implying the final and transforming process of states of natural systems equal in importance to the concept of “equifinality”. An analysis of interdependence of the equipotential and singular states in a single cycle of natural and natural-economic processes of local, regional and global scales was carried out. The term “singularity” is widely used in astrophysics, where it denotes the formation of the limiting, final state of cosmos systems, which provides the transition to a different, subsequent state (kind) during a mass-energy burst. In this connection, it is necessary to specify from geographical positions the definition and the relation of the singularity concept with equifinality, and to substantiate the connection and consistency of its interpretation with the provisions of the geosystem theory. The place of singularity in the organization of geosystems was revealed. The significance of interdependence of equifinal and singular states of processes and phenomena in the spatial and temporal scales of the landscape geosphere was established. The equifinal-singular model of geosystems is substantiated as a single form of integral natural systems of geography and biology, based on the concept of optimum physical-geographical process and the Shelford-Liebig universal law. A minor geosystem cycle which forms the subsequent sections, blocks, and a major cycle of matter and energy of the planet as a whole are revealed.
Examining osteoprotective properties of gluten-free bread made with a combination of amaranth and tigernut flours
Authors: Zharkova I.M. , Grebenshchikov A.V. , Kiselev A.R. , Maksimov S.A. , Karamnova N.S. , Drapkina O.M.
Published: November 2024

Gluten-free bread (GFB) consisting of amaranth flour, tigernut (chufa tuber) flour, apple powder, carrot powder, and soy protein isolate can have osteoprotective effects. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIO) was chosen as a model of experimental osteoporosis. Experimental studies were carried out on white male Wistar rats (n = 150): Group 1 – healthy animals receiving standard diet (StD); Group 2 – GIO rats receiving StD; Group 3 – GIO animals receiving zoledronic acid (ZA) and StD; Group 4 – GIO rats receiving ZA and GFB; Group 5 – GIO animals receiving GFB. We evaluated the general condition of animals and carried out morphological and biochemical studies. Destructive changes in the spatial structure of the bone tissue in GIO, observed in Group 2, led to the inability of the bone to withstand the functional load. At the same time, isolated treatment with ZA had virtually no effect on the final morphological picture. Including GFB in the diet of experimental animals both alone and with ZA had a noticeable protective effect on conditions triggering GIO.
Effect of liquid-solid ratio on metakaolin-based geopolymer binder properties
Authors: Mohammed Al-Saudi Sarah Kareem , Géber Róbert
Published: November 2024

This article aims to achieve the hardening of geopolymer binder-based metakaolin under the same setting time and hardening temperature as traditional cement. It studied the hardening of the geopolymer binder-based metakaolin at two temperatures of 60 °C and room temperature using different liquid-to-solid ratios of 0.8, 0.95, and 1.1. The bulk density, compressive strength, sitting times, thermal conductivity, and microstructure were measured for geopolymer binders. Based on the specified range for cement characteristics, the geopolymer binder was solidified at room temperature, utilizing a liquid-to-solid ratio of 0.8 to achieve optimal results stratified according to the cement's ideal characteristics. It had a bulk density of 1.264 g cm−3, compressive strength of 19.12 MPa, initial setting time of 288 min, final setting time of 358 min, and thermal conductivity of 0.49 W m−1 K.
From my music to our music
Authors: Solstad Stein Helge
Published: November 2024

This article explores the transformative journey from my music as a composer to our music as a group within the context of a jazz recording project. By choosing a practice-based design and a participant observer strategy, I have focused on the reality created with the band, recognizing that a jazz recording process is intersubjective, contextual, and subjective. Cognitive insight is combined with phenomenological accounts of subjective experience to understand the collaborative process better. It reveals strategies, negotiations, and ways of keeping the music alive. Semi-structured focus group interviews were conducted in rehearsals and recording sessions to capture how the conversations changed as the project progressed. The findings of this research underscore the central role of trust and empathy in balancing individual expression with group cohesion. It gradually shifted towards more embodied intuitive approaches as the project progressed towards recording. Individual initiatives were more often carried out collectively as the process progressed due to more familiarity with each other’s preferences in playing. The importance of the practice-based research project is emphasized by material obtained in both playing and interviews, as the interviews supported the ongoing artistic work through the reflections they stirred.
Contemporary music improvisation for silent film
Authors: Dias José
Published: November 2024

This article explores how contemporary music improvisation for silent film both evokes and challenges the jazz canon by pushing the boundaries of genre, instrumentation, techniques, and collaboration while also engaging with the narrative and cultural contexts of the films. It draws from my practice-led research over the last twenty years, which has consisted of performing free improvised music in response to the screening of silent film, as a solo performer or as part of a jazz ensemble. The corpus of films used in the research spans animated shorts by Dutch director Gerrit van Dijk, surrealist shorts by Man Ray, German expressionist feature film by Fritz Lang and F. W. Murnau, French feminist film by Germaine Dulac, and documentary and amateur archive film of the North West Film Archive in Manchester and the Media Archive for Central England in Lincoln. In the performances, while jazz is taken as primary influence, musicians often incorporate elements of other musics, make use of a broader range of instruments and of non-traditional sound sources beyond the typical jazz ensemble, and employ experimental techniques and unconventional playing methods that challenge and evoke the conventional improvisational norms of jazz. Musicians might opt to follow or contradict the narrative and emotional cues of the film, which can result in processes of music making that prioritize the exploration of the boundaries of storytelling over traditional jazz forms and structures. Across this research, I have observed how silent film improvisation has been attracting diverse audiences. This cross-pollination of audiences can introduce jazz to new fans and challenge preconceived notions about who jazz is for.
Development of a method for predicting hazardous ship trajectories under uncertainty of navigator actions
Authors: Ponomaryova Victoria , Nosov Pavlo
Published: November 2024

The object of the research is the automation processes in maritime navigation to ensure the safety of ship movement by predicting their trajectories in complex aquatic areas, such as narrow passages, straits, and ports. The research applied six key stages to create a comprehensive method for clustering and predicting ship trajectories based on ECDIS data.
In the first stage, ship movement trajectories were constructed according to risk categories, using the LCSS and DTW algorithms to compare planned and actual trajectories. This allowed for the accurate identification of course deviations and the determination of potentially dangerous sections of the trajectory. The second stage implemented clustering using the DBSCAN and GMM algorithms. DBSCAN was used to identify the density of points in space, and GMM provided modeling of cluster probabilities, allowing for better risk zone determination. The third stage applied the Douglas-Peucker compression algorithm to reduce the number of points in the trajectories, which preserved key characteristics and optimized data processing. In the fourth stage, ship movement stability was assessed using the Fourier transform, which allowed the detection of high-frequency oscillations that may indicate movement instability caused by changes in course or speed. The fifth stage included fuzzy clustering of trajectories using the Gaussian Mixture Model (GMM), which allowed modeling the probabilities of dangerous trajectories, considering the uncertainty of navigational parameters. At the final stage, a multilayer neural network (MLP) was used to predict future points of ship trajectories. The model accurately predicted the ship's coordinates, enabling timely trajectory adjustments.
Experimental results showed that the developed method increased the accuracy of ship trajectory prediction to 72–81 % and also significantly reduced the final error, ensuring effective risk management during complex navigation.
Methodical aspects of analysis and risk management of an insurance company
Authors: Aleksieienko Inna , Kazadaieva Tetiana
Published: November 2024

The object of research is the risks of the insurance company. The paper is devoted to the study of the risks of the insurance company, which generate threats to the level of its solvency. The general state of economic development in general and the insurance market in particular determine the operating conditions of any insurer. The insurance company's ability to regulate such conditions is limited, but the formation of a stable state of the internal environment creates opportunities to adapt to threats from the external environment. Timely detection of potential risks in the activities of the insurer, provision of reserves to cover possible losses related to risks, enable companies to overcome the consequences of risks with minimal losses. The methodical basis for evaluating potential risks in the insurance company's activities is strategic analysis methods, such as PEST and SWOT analysis. Their results give an idea of the state of threats in the external environment and the potential opportunities of the insurer's internal reserves. The methods of economic-mathematical modeling and forecasting make it possible to assess the current state of the company and investigate its behavior under the influence of external and internal factors. The basis of the forecast model of risk analysis of an insurance company is formed by the coefficient of risk of loss of solvency, calculated according to the key parameters of the assessment of its financial condition. The reliability of the forecast of the possible risk of loss of the insurer's solvency is ensured by constructing a trend line and forming a forecast sheet in the MS Excel software environment. The forecast sheet forms the probabilities of the values of the indicators with a distinction between optimistic and pessimistic levels of the forecast. Using the trend line and finding the value of the coefficient of determination (R2), the probability of realizing the forecast of growth or reduction in the value of each individual parameter of the model is determined. The practical significance of the obtained results lies in the possibility of increasing the efficiency of the use of available resources and reserves in the process of risk management. The proposed methodical approach can be used to assess the impact of risks in the insurer's activities, which will increase the accuracy of the obtained results.
Desenvolvimento e validação de aplicativo para o ensino da dermatologia na graduação em Medicina
Authors: Silva Elcilane Gomes , Sousa Samara Guilhermina de , Cavalcante Gabriel Henrique Soares , Costa Alfredo Cardoso , Carneiro Francisca Regina Oliveira , Pereira Lizomar de Jesus Maués
Published: November 2024

RESUMO Introdução: As doenças de pele são comuns nas consultas da atenção primária à saúde (APS), com mais da metade dessas consultas realizadas por médicos não dermatologistas e frequentemente encaminhadas para especialistas. Profissionais da APS parecem ter conhecimento limitado em dermatologia devido à escassez de práticas durante a graduação, de modo que as tecnologias para o ensino da medicina tem sido cada vez mais utilizadas. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivos desenvolver e validar uma ferramenta tecnológica educacional dermatológica, em forma de aplicativo, para alunos do curso de Medicina e para médicos que atuam na APS. Método: Realizou-se um estudo de desenvolvimento técnico-metodológico para a elaboração e validação de aparência e de conteúdo do aplicativo, no qual a primeira etapa consistiu na elaboração de um aplicativo móvel intitulado Dermap para os sistemas operacionais Android e iOS, composto por telas com definição, quadro clínico, diagnóstico e tratamento das dermatoses mais frequentes, seguido de validação de conteúdo e aparência por juízes especialistas dermatologistas e profissionais da tecnologia da informação, respectivamente. Resultado: O aplicativo Dermap apresenta, em sua tela inicial, uma página contendo 23 doenças que podem ser acessadas individualmente, e a exposição de conteúdo é realizada por meio não somente de textos, como também de imagens, com o objetivo de facilitar o entendimento, e seguida sempre de legendas. Nos quesitos de validação de objetivos, conteúdos, estrutura e relevância, o índice de validade de conteúdo por dermatologistas foi de 100%. Nos quesitos qualidade de interface, estética e linguagem, o índice de validade de conteúdo foi superior a 85% em todos os quesitos avaliados por profissionais de tecnologia da informação. Conclusão: O Dermap demonstrou ser uma ferramenta viável para ser empregada por estudantes, residentes e profissionais envolvidos na instrução e prestação de cuidados de saúde. Pode ser aplicado tanto em ambientes educacionais formais, como salas de aula, quanto em contextos não formais, como ambulatórios, clínicas de saúde e hospitais, com o intuito de aprimorar o ensino da dermatologia. Além disso, possui aspectos de alcance social, visibilidade e transparência.
Validation of an educational resource for speech therapists on the use of video feedback in training families of hearing-impaired children
Authors: Martins Gabrielly de Souza , Santos Ingrid Rafaella Dantas dos , Brazorotto Joseli Soares
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT Purpose To develop and validate an educational resource aimed at speech therapists for the application of video feedback in training families of children with hearing impairments. Methods a methodological validation study. The educational resource developed consisted of a manual that covers the basics of video feedback and provides a step-by-step guide for its application adapted to training families of hearing-impaired children, with a tutorial video to review the content, as well as a special section with two family-child interaction videos and an analysis form for case studies. Seven speech therapists from a hearing rehabilitation service in Brazil’s National Health System participated in the study. They evaluated the manual and the tutorial video using an adaptation of the Health Education Content Validation Instrument. Results the educational resource was considered valid in terms of relevance and adequacy of content and presentation, with a Content Validity Index of over 0.80, incorporating suggestions from the evaluating speech therapists. The final product of this study can be accessed and is available as an Open Educational Resource on the institutional website. Conclusion the educational resource has been validated and could contribute to the continuous training of speech therapists on the video feedback procedure applied to the training of families of hearing-impaired children. This resource has the potential to improve the therapeutic results of such a population and promote family-child interaction.
“Esse menino não come” – Narrativas de mães sobre seletividade alimentar e autismo
Authors: Uchoa Brunna Karoliny Pereira , Araújo Antônia Edda , Menescal João Vicente , Leite Álvaro Jorge Madeiro
Published: November 2024

Resumo Introdução Dificuldades alimentares são cada vez mais presentes na infância, em destaque a seletividade alimentar. A experiência da refeição conjunta para famílias de crianças com autismo e seletividade alimentar é percebida por mães como exaustiva e estressante. Objetivo Compreender as representações maternas acerca da seletividade alimentar de seus filhos com autismo. Método Pesquisa fenomenológica realizada com mães de crianças com autismo e seletividade alimentar. Foram realizadas entrevistas em profundidade para coleta de dados; a interpretação foi feita por intermédio da Análise Temática. Resultados A análise permitiu a formação de cinco categorias. A primeira evidenciou a percepção materna do início dos problemas alimentares durante o aleitamento e introdução alimentar; e as principais dificuldades durante a alimentação. A segunda categoria aborda a descoberta diagnóstica e os sentimentos de insegurança, culpa e alívio desencadeados. Sobrecarga de cuidados, abandono de papéis ocupacionais, autoquestionamentos e estratégias utilizadas para melhorar a alimentação da criança são abordados na terceira categoria. A quarta temática compreende a rede de apoio ofertada por cônjuges e familiares, percebida como insegura, em contrapartida ao apoio substancial de outras mães em situações semelhantes. Medos e desejos futuros foram percebidos e associados a condições de estresse, depressão e ansiedade na quinta categoria. Conclusão A seletividade alimentar provoca esgotamento materno, abandono de papéis ocupacionais, sofrimento psicológico e é disruptiva ao cotidiano familiar. Identificar sinais de riscos e intervir precocemente envolvendo cuidadores parece ser medida crucial às necessidades da problemática. Sugere-se mais estudos que investiguem essas medidas.
Türkiye'de Maküla Neovaskülarizasyonu ve Retinal Vasküler Hastalıklarda Anti-Vasküler Endotelyal Büyüme Faktörü Tedavilerinde Güncel Hekim Yönelimleri
Authors: Şensoy Eyüpcan , Çıtırık Mehmet
Published: November 2024

Amaç: Maküla neovaskülarizasyonu (MNV) ve retinal vasküler hastalıkların tedavisinde kullanılan anti vasküler endotelyal büyüme faktörü (anti-VEGF) ajanlarının uygulanmasında retina hekimlerinin güncel yönelimlerini değerlendirmek.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: Google Form (by Google) ile online olarak oluşturulan 33 soruluk anketi 18-26 Kasım 2023 tarihleri arasında cevaplayan 162 retina hekiminin cevapları incelendi.
Bulgular: Katılımcıların 57’si (%35,2) profesör ve 46’sı (%28,4) doçent doktordu. Katılımcılar yeni tanılı; neovasküler yaşa bağlı maküla dejenerasyonu (nYBMD), miyopik maküla neovaskülerizasyonu (mMNV), diabetik maküler ödem (DMÖ), maküla ödemi ile birlikte olan santral retinal ven tıkanıklığı (SRVT) ve retinal ven dal tıkanıklığı (RVDT) tedavisinde ilk tercih ettikleri anti-VEGF’in bevacizumab olduğunu belirtti (sırası ile %74,7, %69,8, %75,9, %76,5, ve %76,5). Türkiye’de en az 3 doz bevacizumab yüklemesi ve sonrasında ilaç değişimine izin verilmesi uygulamasını katılımcıların %54,9’u doğru bulmadığını belirtti. 157 oftalmolog (%96,9) ilgili otoritelerin bevacizumab kullanımını destekler nitelikte açıklama yapması, yeni düzenlemeler ortaya koyması ve/veya göz hastalıkları için hazırlanmış ruhsatlı, güvenilir bir bevacizumab ürünü olması halinde kendilerini daha güvende hissedeceklerini belirtti. Katılımcıların %70,4’ü (114 kişi) bevacizumab biyobenzerlerini hiç kullanmadığını, %72,8’i (118 kişi) ise bu konuda herhangi bir fikrinin olmadığını belirtti. Yeni nesil anti-VEGF’ler (brolucizumab, faricimab ve aflibercept 8 mg) ile ilgili sorulara katılımcıların %73,5’i bu ajanların hepsini duyduklarını, %51,9’u hepsi ile ilgili detaylı bilgiye sahip olduklarını belirtti.
Sonuç: Ruhsat dışı bevacizumab uygulamaları oftalmologları halen belirli oranda tedirgin etmekte ve sağlık otoritelerinden bu konuda destek beklenmektedir. İntraoküler kullanımı onaylı bevacizumab ajana ihtiyaç olduğu vurgulanmaktadır. Biyobenzer ve güncel anti-VEGF ilaçlar hakkında hekimlerin bilgilerinin artması tedavi ve maliyetler üzerine çeşitli katkılar sağlayabilir.
The stability of translational oscillations of a clamped drop of a low-viscosity liquid
Authors:   Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics UB RAS, Alabuzhev Alexey A. ,   Perm State University
Published: November 2024

The study investigates oscillatory dynamics of a drop of a low-viscosity liquid surrounded by another liquid under translational low-amplitude vibration influence. A drop of equilibrium cylindrical shape is sandwiched between parallel solid planes. The contact angles are straight and constant, the contact lines of the three media slide freely along the surface of the plates. At the droplet–surrounding liquid interface, a thin viscous boundary layer is taken into account. Natural and forced oscillations of the drop are considered. In the main order of expansion in terms of small amplitude of vibrations, the natural frequencies of oscillations of an inviscid cylindrical drop were obtained. In the first order of expansion, a correction to the frequency was found, caused by energy dissipation in the viscous boundary layer. The stability of forced oscillations with respect to small disturbances was studied. Parametric resonance occurred when the synchronism condition was met: the vibration frequency was equal to the sum of the frequencies of two adjacent modes of natural oscillations. An expression describing the resonant regions was found. It is shown that low viscosity leads to the appearance of a vibration amplitude threshold and a shift in the instability region when compared with zero viscosity.
Adaptación al cambio climático en sistemas de producción agrícola a pequeña escala en el contexto regional, nacional y mundial
Authors: Ariza Vargas Luz Aida , Estupiñán Bravo Luis Hernando
Published: November 2024

Introducción: los sistemas de producción agrícola a pequeña escala se han visto afectados por el cambio climático, evidenciándose aumento tanto en temperatura como en disminución en la precipitación, generando altos impactos en la agricultura a pequeña escala (cambios en la fenología de los cultivos, inundación, salinización de las aguas subterráneas, cambios en los factores bióticos —plagas y enfermedades—, degradación de la tierra y desertificación, pérdida de recursos filogenéticos y pérdida de aptitud y productividad de cultivos y pastos); viéndose más afectados agricultores con bajo nivel de ingresos y de recursos debido a su baja capacidad de respuesta. El presente artículo muestra el estado actual de algunos pequeños agricultores (a nivel mundial, latinoamericano y en Colombia) y su vulnerabilidad frente al cambio climático y cómo por intermedio de diferentes estrategias de adaptación podrían lograr tener unas mejores condiciones de vida que permitan un mejor sustento y desarrollo tanto económico, social como ambiental para sus familias. Objetivo: conocer el estado actual de las publicaciones elaboradas en torno a sistemas de adaptación al cambio climático en la producción agrícola a pequeña escala en el contexto regional, nacional y mundial. Metodología: se realizó una revisión de literatura sobre cambio climático y vulnerabilidad en pequeños agricultores a nivel mundial, Latinoamérica y Colombia, para ello se acudió a una revisión de bases de datos (Scopus, SciELO, Dialnet, ScienceDirect, Frontiers). Resultados: se evidencia en la revisión que a pesar de la alta vulnerabilidad de los pequeños productores agropecuarios, su conocimiento tradicional y las técnicas desarrolladas desde la adaptación basada en su entorno, en los ecosistemas y en sus comunidades contribuye a la adaptación al cambio climático direccionando a que los medios de vida de estas comunidades mejoren y disminuyan las problemáticas sociales que pueden presentarse si no se hace un manejo eficiente y efectivo de las prácticas ambientales desarrolladas.
Interacción ser humano-mamíferos silvestres en Angochagua, provincia de Imbabura: implicaciones educativas ambientales
Authors: Chicaiza Cifuentes Erick Patricio , Moncada Rangel José Alí
Published: November 2024

El presente trabajo analiza la interacción gente-mamíferos silvestres en la parroquia de Angochagua, provincia de Imbabura (Ecuador), con el fin de proponer un programa educativo ambiental que contribuya a la coexistencia con estas especies. La investigación se organizó en dos fases: 1) Caracterización de las interacciones ser humano-fauna silvestre en la parroquia. Para esto se aplicaron 16 entrevistas a cuatro tipos de actores sociales de la localidad: técnicos o gestores, líderes comunitarios, docentes y afectados por las interacciones. A la información recabada se le realizó un análisis de contenido y se construyeron categorías que caracterizan estas relaciones. 2) Diseño educativo: se elaboró un programa educativo ambiental que fue validado por juicio de tres expertos. Los resultados evidenciaron la existencia de interacciones (avistamientos y ataques) con diversos elementos de la fauna silvestre, en especial con grandes mamíferos como venado cola blanca (Odocoileus virginianus), tapir (Tapirus pinchaque), oso andino (Tremarctos ornatus) y puma (Puma concolor), sin embargo, son las interacciones con oso de anteojos y puma las que generan conflictos con los habitantes. El programa educativo propuesto contempla cuatro componentes: Sensibilización y capacitación de la comunidad, Estrategias ambientales en la educación formal, Educomunicación y educación ambiental para un turismo sustentable. Los procesos educativos para minimizar los impactos de las interacciones humanos-grandes mamíferos deben promover el conocimiento, la valoración y la convivencia armónica entre las distintas formas de vida.
Antigen induced arthritis in mice v1
Authors: Goodwin George , L Eames Hayley , Denk Franziska , Udalova Irina
Published: November 2024

Antigen-induced arthritis model of rheumatoid arthritis. The Udalova lab (University of Oxford) created this protocol, which Dr George Goodwin (King's College London) adapted. Expected results: Inflammation and swelling in the injected knee joint.
Optimized for Routine: Highly sensitive fluorescent Telomeric Repeat Amplification Protocol (f-TRAP) v1
Authors: Wilhelm Dirks Dr. , Fähnrich Silke
Published: November 2024

Here we present an optimized protocol for measuring Telomerase activity that combinesa fluorescently labeled bait primer and PCR amplification with analyticalcapillary electrophoresis to achieve a detection limit of one telomerase-positivecell per ten thousand negative cells. Cellular inhibitors of the assay arebypassed by triplicate approaches at different protein concentrations,providing rapid results of telomerase activity with low failure rates. Inresearch laboratories, the simple protocol enables the assessment ofimmortality in newly generated cell lines or the unambiguous evaluation of iPSCreprogramming. The fast ad-hoc application for single assays up to highthroughput of bulk samples should make f-TRAP a promising technique prospect inclinical oncology.
Mechanical and wear characterization of nitrided Al-5%Ti-B metal matrix composite reinforced with Al2O3 particles
Authors:   Dept. of Mechanical Eng., SJB Institute of Technology, India & Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, M Uday , Vitala H R ,   Dept. of Mechanical Eng., SJB Institute of Technology, India & Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, P Dileep B ,   Dept. of Mechanical Eng., Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India, V Bharath ,   Dept. of Mechanical Eng., RNS Institute of Technology, Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, Devadiga Udaya ,   Dept. of Mechanical Eng., Nitte (Deemed to be University) NMAM Institute of Technology, India, Auradi V ,   Dept. of Mechanical Eng., Siddaganga Institute of Technology, India
Published: November 2024

The mechanical behavior and wear characteristics of nitrided Al-5%Ti-B alloy reinforced with Al2O3 have been investigated in this paper. The integration of Al2O3 reinforcement into the Al-5%Ti-B alloy matrix offers promising opportunities for enhancing the mechanical and wear resistance properties of the composite material. Through a comprehensive experimental approach, various mechanical properties like tensile strength and hardness are evaluated alongside wear behavior under different conditions. The study also investigated how the nitriding treatment influenced both characteristics of microstructures and mechanical properties of the composite material. The results indicate significant improvements in mechanical properties and wear resistance following the incorporation of Al2O3 reinforcement and nitriding treatment. Microstructural analysis using techniques such as scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction provided insights into the structural changes induced by the reinforcement and nitriding processes. The findings of this study contribute to the understanding of the synergistic effects between reinforcement, alloy composition, and surface treatments in enhancing the mechanical and wear properties of metal matrix composites, thereby offering potential applications in various engineering fields.
FROM AFGHANISTAN TO UKRAINE: HISTORICAL INSIGHTS INTO U.S. STRATEGIES AGAINST RUSSIAN EXPANSIONISM IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND EUROPE, 1979 – 2022
Authors:   Social Sciences University of Ankara, Ankara, Republic of Turkiye, Yildirim Yasin
Published: November 2024

The main purpose of this article is to analyze the positive and negative aspects of the USA’s overt and covert aid operations and cooperation against Russia’s expansionist policies in different parts of the world for decades in the light of historical and contemporary data. The advantages and disadvantages of American interventions against Russian expansionism will be analyzed by comparing the Cyclone Operation conducted by the CIA during the Soviet-Afghan War between 1979–1989 and the comprehensive security cooperation package initiated with Ukraine during the Russian occupation of Ukraine from 2022 onwards. This paper argues that Operation Cyclone was a beneficial action/process as it prevented the fall of Afghanistan, paved the way for the collapse of the Soviet Union, halted Russian expansionism in the Greater Middle East and created a barrier against authoritarian/despotic regimes. Although the operation has some negative effects and flaws that persist to this day, it is remembered as a powerful and effective weapon against Russian expansionism. Moreover, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from 2022 onwards and the USA’s initiation of a wide-ranging process of assistance and cooperation in response to this invasion once again demonstrate the symbolic and real value of Operation Cyclone. Methodology. The study is based on qualitative research methods. The novelty of the research. Although there are many works on Operation Cyclone, a new and original work will be produced by combining this operation and the ongoing war in Ukraine. In conclusion, the paper argues that in the current Russia-Ukraine War, the positive aspects of Operation Cyclone can be leveraged to provide assistance to Ukraine in order to once again achieve victory against Russian expansionism. This study comparatively analyzes two different wars in two different periods, establishes a logical correlation, and looks at the USA interventions from a new perspective.
About some Methods of Using Artificial Intelligence in the Educational Process
Authors: Ivanov O. M.
Published: November 2024

Questions remain about the methods of applying AI in law and the approaches to its teaching. The Concept for the Development of MachineReadable Law Technologies addresses the first question, but the second question remains insufficiently addressed. For law students, it is suggested to begin AI training with chatbots. During their practical training, students were tasked with research assignments utilizing AI, comparing the capabilities of ChatGPT and GigaChat. The results indicated that both AIs have their strengths and weaknesses, requiring critical evaluation and refinement. The creation of interactive AI-based textbooks is also proposed, which could significantly enhance the educational process’s efficiency.
Personal dignity: emerging threats
Authors: Varlen M. V.
Published: November 2024

In connection with the growing role of the information space, the emergence of new security threats, and the transformation of the institution of human rights, it became necessary, through the prism of the traditional understanding of the category of “dignity” and “right to dignity” in the humanities, to highlight current problems of legal regulation of the right to dignity, to its protection and protection, as well as identify current trends in the legal protection of personal dignity. Dignity is a complex category in the institution of individual rights, which is a direct expression of human value, the core, source and meaning of all fundamental rights, as well as a qualitatively necessary component of their implementation and protection. A broad base of normative regulation and protection of the right to dignity makes it possible to identify system-forming norms and institutions within the framework of constitutional law, based on which it is possible, taking into account modern trends and threats to human rights in general and the right to dignity in particular, to build an adequate system for protecting personal dignity
İklim Değişikliğinin Anne-Bebek Sağlığına Etkisi: Gebe Kadınların Görüşleri Üzerine Nitel Bir Çalışma
Authors: Keten Edis Elif
Published: November 2024

Amaç: İklim değişikliğinin etkilerine yönelik gebelerin düşüncelerini değerlendirmek, riskler konusunda bilgilendirmek ve koruyucu davranışların benimsenmesini desteklemek, iklim değişikliğinin olumsuz etkilerini azaltmada kritik öneme sahiptir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, gebelerin iklim değişikliğinin anne-bebek sağlığı üzerindeki etkilerine yönelik düşüncelerini belirlemektir.
Yöntem: Bu çalışma nitel araştırma desenindedir. Araştırma verileri Şubat-Nisan 2023 tarihleri arasında yarı yapılandırılmış form kullanılarak yapılan derinlemesine bireysel görüşmeler yoluyla toplanmıştır. Araştırmaya 17 gebe kadın dahil edilmiştir. Araştırma verileri tematik analiz yöntemi kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir.
Bulgular: Katılımcıların yaş ortalaması 28,9±6,1, gebelik sayısı ortalaması 2,1±1,0, gebelik haftası ortalaması 34,8±3,0’dır. Bulguların analizi sonucunda dört tema belirlenmiştir; “İklim değişikliği farkındalığı” “İklim değişikliğinin sağlık üzerindeki etkilerine yönelik görüşler” “İklim değişikliği ve gıda güvensizliği” ve “İklim değişikliğinin etkilerine yönelik alınan önlemler”. Gebeler iklim değişikliğinin etkileri olarak; sıcaklık artışı, hava kirliliği ve gıda güvensizliği nedeniyle sağlıklarının olumsuz etkilendiğini belirtmişlerdir.
Sonuç: Bu araştırmanın sonuçları gebelerin, iklim değişikliğinin sağlıkları üzerinde olumsuz etkileri olduğunu düşündüklerini ve bazı baş etme yolları denediklerini göstermiştir. Gebelerin iklim değişikliğinin anne-bebek sağlığı üzerindeki etkilerine ve bu etkilerle nasıl baş edebileceklerine yönelik bilgi düzeylerini artırmaya yönelik eğitimler planlanmalıdır.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Experiences of Women Diagnosed with Preeclampsia: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Altınsoy Büşra , Oskay Ümran
Published: November 2024

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the pregnancy and postpartum experiences of women diagnosed with preeclampsia.
Methods: The study was conducted with a qualitative design. Data were collected through face-to-face or online interviews using a semi-structured form with 18 women who gave birth with a diagnosis of preeclampsia in the first six months following delivery at a university hospital in Istanbul. The findings were analyzed using content analysis.
Results: The mean age of the participants was 30.1±4.1 years. 61.1% of the participants had preterm delivery, 88.8% stayed in the hospital for 2-6 days, and the mean duration after delivery was 90.3±44.6 days. Participants were diagnosed with preeclampsia at an average of 28.5±3.8 weeks. Five themes were identified as a result of qualitative interviews: “reaction to the diagnosis of pre-eclampsia”, ‘postpartum effects of pre-eclampsia’, ‘information gathering’, ‘social support’ and ‘lifestyle changes and pregnancy intention’.
Conclusion: The diagnosis of PE affects women’s experiences during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The results indicate that women needed professional assistance with a multidisciplinary approach during this period.
Abstracts from the Annual 2023 OAS Annual Meeting
Authors: The Ohio Journal of Science
Published: November 2024

No abstract available.
Determinación de los parámetros orbitales subyacentes en las efemérides solares de Abraham Zacuto
Authors: Portilla J. Gregorio
Published: November 2024

Con base en la teoría del movimiento solar de Hiparco-Ptolomeo, se propone un método geométrico para determinar los parámetros de la órbita a partir de tres valores de longitud eclíptica correspondientes a tres tiempos distintos. El método se aplicó específicamente para encontrar los parámetros subyacentes utilizados en la construcción de las tablas solares contenidas en el Almanach Perpetuum de Abraham Zacuto. Se utilizaron dos procedimientos para la selección de los valores de longitud: el primero espaciado por tres meses, y el segundo, espaciado por un número de días superior a seis, se aplicó a cada mes de los años 1473 a 1476. El primer procedimiento arrojó valores consistentes con un origen alfonsí de las tablas de Zacuto; el segundo, con amplias dispersiones, sugiere que en algunos meses específicos se utilizaron valores distintos de la excentricidad solar.
Old Russian Feeble-Mindedness Phenomenon in the Fiction space of the novel «Yuri Miloslavsky, or Russians in 1612» by M.N. Zagoskin
Authors:   Saratov State University, Gorbatov M.A.
Published: November 2024

The 17-th century is the Time of trouble and the age of feeble-mindedness flourishing in Russia. Composing the first Russian historical novel M.N. Zagoskin could not help bringing the figure of Christian associate in the narration. The article shows ways of interpretation of some episodes with the «God’s fool» using Scriptural passages.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention and Schema Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention on Obsession: An Effectiveness Comparison
Authors: Samani Mahnaz Ghatreh , Najafi Mahmoud
Published: November 2024

Aim: Obsessive-compulsive disorder is one of the common disorders and there are many interventions for this disorder, but some patients do not get the desired results from the interventions. The aim of this research was to compare the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy along with exposure and response prevention (ACT+ERP) with schema therapy along with exposure and response prevention (ST+ERP) of the intensity of obsessions and obsessive beliefs of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Methods: The research method was quasi-experimental having pre-test and post-test with a control group. The statistical population included all patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder in the year 2023 in Isfahan city. Sixty people were selected through convenience sampling and were randomly assigned to 2 experimental groups and one control group (20 people in each group). The experimental groups received eight 60- minute sessions of ACT+ERP and ST+ERP. In this research, Obsessional Beliefs Questionnaire -44 (Group of Experts Working on Obsessive-Obsessive Cognitions, 1997) and Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) (Goodman et al., 1989) were used. Multivariate analysis of covariance statistical tests was used to analyze the hypotheses.
Results: compared to the control group, ACT+ERP and ST+ERP had significant effect on the intensity of obsessions and obsessive beliefs of patients (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Based on the research findings, ACT+ERP and ST+ERP are effective in reducing the severity of obsessions and obsessive beliefs of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Also, ACT+ERP compared to ST+ERP had a greater effect on reducing the severity of obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder
Reasons and Contexts of The Formation of Parallel Relationships From The Point of View of Family Counselors Among Couples in City of Ahvaz City: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Bagheri Masoumeh , Shahryari Marziyeh , Bondori Mehran , Malekabadi Banoo Beigy
Published: November 2024

Aim: The purpose of this research is to identify the attitude of family counselors towards the reasons and contexts of the formation of parallel relationships among couples in city of Ahvaz.
Methods: This research was conducted using qualitative approach and grounded theory method through theoretical and purposeful sampling, in which 20 counselors of public and private family centers participated in in-depth interviews. The theoretical sampling process continued until the data saturation stage was reached. The collected data were analyzed using open, axial and selective coding.
Results: The emerged model includes three dimensions of conditions, action-interactions, and consequences. The "conditions" dimension includes the deterioration of public attitudes and opinions, virtual space facilitating extra-marital relationships, sensationalism and lack of body care, couples' unwillingness to talk to each other, not maintaining the boundaries of personal life, immersion in family roles and social, imposition of choice and hidden protest, experience of modern love and marital frustration, not being able to cope, lack of satisfaction with married life, "action-interaction" dimension, including trying to relieve the significant other, "consequences" dimension, including the elimination of the culture of shame and modesty, self-deception and other insidious deception, fighting with oneself and obsessively searching for love, social isolation and the prevalence of social harms, which are formed around the core category of "hidden objection to life without love".
Conclusion: Given that, parallel relationships are a danger to the health and safety of the family and society. Therefore, by using the concepts extracted in this research, experts can identify the platforms for the formation of parallel relationships and examine the strategies, and it can be a guide in couple therapy and pre-marital counseling.