bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring teacher talk in training classrooms: A case study at SD Linimasa, Kuningan
Authors: Asipi Lili Sururi , Nopiyadi Dwi
Published: February 2024

The aim of this study is to investigate the types of teacher talk and their meanings in dealing with diverse students. This research aimed to explore several fundamental aspects that occurred in classroom interaction. They are: 1) the types of teacher talk; 2) the most dominant and least performed type of teacher talk; and 3) the contribution of teacher talk to supporting learning. This research was a case study with the participation of three English teachers. The data had been collected through classroom observation, semi-structured interviews, and questionnaires. In examining the utterances uttered by all teachers, video recordings were utilised throughout the learning process. The result of the video transcription was then analysed using Moskowitz’s FLINT system to categorise the type of teacher talk. The result was then cross-checked with the interview and questionnaire to support the validity of the data. The study's findings demonstrated that during the teaching and learning process, teachers used nearly every kind of teacher discourse. Joking was the least frequent sort of speech, while asking questions was the most frequent. Through their utterances during the session, the teacher also provided support to the students who transferred from situations where English was not their first or second language. Teachers facing comparable situations may find it helpful to consider the study's implications and outcomes while trying to boost student engagement, which in turn encourages students to participate more actively in the learning process.
Keywords: Exploration; classroom interaction; teachers’ talk;
portrait of teaching English in primary school under Kurikulum Merdeka: Teachers' voices
Authors: Falah Irfan Fajrul , Kusumah Rita , Apsari Yanuarti , Sari Agatha Kristi Pramudika
Published: February 2024

The changes in the national curriculum in Indonesia have been regular since independence day. It is an action taken to improve the quality of education given the demands of both the era and society, as well as to prepare for more competitive outcomes. This study concerns teachers' perceptions of the current curriculum (Kurikulum Merdeka). It is important to see how it is going in the practical field, particularly in teaching English in primary schools. Six English teachers from six different schools in Indonesia took part as participants in the current study. They were interviewed in two modes, onsite and online, to share their views regarding the Merdeka curriculum implementation. The result shows that both schools and policymakers have done several things regarding implementation. Meanwhile, along with its implementation, challenges exist, including time allotment, students’ proficiency, and students' motivation. Therefore, the findings should be taken seriously to improve the quality of teaching English at the primary level.
Keywords: English; primary school;  Kurikulum Merdeka; policy
The categorization of causatives in modern Chinese
Authors: Dalte O. Yu.
Published: February 2024

The article presents a model for applying methods of corpus linguistics to the categorization of causatives that convey semantics of causality in contemporary Chinese. The author employs the core functions of the corpus manager Sketch Engine, including thesaurus, concordance and word list in order to select contextual synonyms, search to find illustrative material and generate lexical units with preset parameters accordingly. Specifically, online corpus of Chinese Web 2017 (zhTenTen17) Simplified, which contains approximately 16.6 billion tokens, was used to conduct the study.Notably, in modern Chinese, the category of causality is primarily realized through causative constructions, which/whose type is determined by the causative predicate. The present paper studies both lexical and grammatical causatives. The results illustrate that lexical causatives include mono- andmulti-component types, while grammatical causatives are divided into those formed by two full verbs; those formed by a full verb and a resultative component; and those formed by a combination of light and non-causative verbs. Besides, grammatical causative constructions are divided into two main subtypes: morphological and analytical. The morphological one conveys semantics of causality either through causative affixes or phonological changes, while the analytical one being the most prevalent in modern Chinese are further classified into three models, namely: those formed with causative markers; those formed with the causative preposition 把; and those formed with the word 得. Future research may focus on the pragmatics of the choice in different types of causative constructions, with a regard to the conceptual and linguistic worldview of the Chinese people.
Mosaic Form of Turner Syndrome
Authors: Laqif Abdurahman , Wijayanti Agung Sari , Moelyo Annang Giri , Budihastuti Uki Retno , Melinawati Eriana
Published: February 2024

Objective: To report a case of breast growth disorder in a mosaic form of Turner Syndrome. Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition characterized by small height and primary ovarian insufficiency that affects one in every 2500 female births. Mosaicism is likely to occur when monosomy X develops in only a few cells during development. The clinical presentation of Turner syndrome mosaicism is atypical, with symptom severity varying based on the number of affected cells. This case discusses issues with secondary sex development, including mild hyperandrogenism, and explores how combination hormonal treatment can aid in enhancing secondary sex development.

Method: Case Report.

Case: A 21-year-old woman presented with chief complaint of the lack of breast enlargement. She exhibited normal genitalia internally and externally and had a regular menstrual cycle. Karyotyping revealed a mosaic pattern of 45, X/46, XX (1 percent/99%) with normal estradiol levels and elevated testosterone levels (indicating mild hyperandrogenism). The patient underwent two cycles of hormone therapy using Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone, resulting in breast growth progression from Tanner stage 1 to Tanner stage 2.

Conclusion: Mosaicism in Turner syndrome is plausible, and the severity of clinical symptoms correlates with the number of defective chromosomes. The presentation of Turner syndrome mosaicism varies, and therapy should be tailored to address specific symptoms. While breast development is observed in some girls with Turner Syndrome, instances of breast growth disorder may occur, involving estrogen activity and estrogen receptor sensitivity. Although the exact cause of impaired breast growth remains unknown, administering estrogen in such cases can improve secondary sexual characteristics.

Keywords: mild hyperandrogenism, mosaicism, turner syndrome
Acceptance and Satisfaction of Indonesian Women Undergoing Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) Examination Using Digital Image and The Related Factors
Authors: Madjid Omo Abdul , Samuel Tobing  , Djauhari Jemmy Ariesandy , Fajri Harun Siti Rafiqah
Published: February 2024

Objective: To determine the acceptance, satisfaction, and willingness to recommend of women undergoing VIA examination with and without digital image and their related factors.

Methods: This was an observational analytic study with cross sectional method. The subjects of this study were adult women undergoing VIA examination with or without digital image in Ulin Regional Hospital, Indonesia. Patients who did not fill the whole questionnaire were excluded from the study. Characteristics analyzed in the study were age, education, occupation, socioeconomic status, source of VIA information, and previous VIA experience. Outcomes analyzed in this study were acceptance, satisfaction, and willingness to recommend.

Results: There were 303 subjects who were included in the study (252 with digital image and 51 without digital image). There were no risk factors of lower acceptance, satisfaction, and willingness to recommend among women undergoing VIA examination. However, the cases of women with low acceptance and satisfaction are associated with lower information of the examination.

Conclusions: Digital IVA examination is a feasible alternative with acceptance, satisfaction, and recommendation rates that are the same as VIA examination without digital imaging.

Keywords: cervical cancer, digital image, Femicam®, visual inspection with acetic acid examination
Knowledge, Attitude, Practice of Pregnant Women and Husband’s Support on the Implementation of Pregnancy Exercise
Authors: Maringka Netania Xaviera , Hamzah Adilla Nur , Marcellin Chintya , Satria Ongky , Laurentina Nainggolan Julita Dortua
Published: February 2024

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women and assess the level of support from their partners regarding the adoption of pregnancy exercises in the Tangerang region.

Methods: A quantitative analysis was employed for this study, utilizing a cross-sectional study design.

Results: Data were collected from 49 respondents, revealing a statistically significant relationship (p=0.031) between the knowledge of pregnant women and the implementation of pregnancy exercises. Additionally, a highly significant association (p<0.001) was observed between the attitudes of pregnant women and their adoption of pregnancy exercises. However, no significant relationship was found between the level of support from husbands and the implementation of pregnancy exercises.

Conclusion: This study concludes that there is a significant correlation between the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women and the adoption of pregnancy exercises.

Keywords: attitude, husband support, knowledge, pregnancy, pregnancy exercise, prenatal yoga
Serum Vitamin D Levels, Visual Analog Scale Dysmenorrhea Score, and Endometriosis ASRM Classification: a Relationship Study
Authors: Rizany Selly , Abadi Adnan , Agustiansyah Patiyus , Nurtjahyo Awan , Irfanuddin  , Usman Fatimah , Hartati  , Mirani Putri , Krisna Ratih , Amran Rizani , Prasetiyo Muhammad Ath Thaariq
Published: February 2024

Objective: To assess the correlation between vitamin D levels, dysmenorrhea intensity measured by the visual analogue scale (VAS), and the stage of endometriosis determined by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) grading score.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 37 women diagnosed with suspected endometriosis who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The aim was to determine the correlation between vitamin D levels, dysmenorrhea VAS scores, and the ASRM endometriosis stage at RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang from November 2021 to April 2022. Bivariate analysis was employed to assess correlation, utilizing Pearson's correlation test and the Spearman Rank correlation test as an alternative method.

Results: There was a significant positive correlation between vitamin D levels and the VAS score for dysmenorrhea (r = 0.678; p = 0.000) and a very strong positive correlation between vitamin D levels and the degree of endometriosis (r = 0.774; p = 0.000) based on Spearman Rho's correlation test.

Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between vitamin D levels with the VAS score of dysmenorrhea and the degree of endometriosis ASRM.

Keywords: american society of reproductive medicine, endometriosis, visual analogue scale, vitamin D
Carbetosine, a Long-acting Oxytocin Agonist, as a Uterotonic in the Prevention of the Occurrence of Postpartum Bleeding
Authors: Izaak Revynca Petronella
Published: February 2024

Objective: To evaluate the comparative effect of carbetocin vs. other uterotonic agents in the prevention of the occurrence of postpartum bleeding.

Methods: Medical search engines like Pubmed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane are used for literature searches. The year period covered by the literature is 2013–2023. “Carbetocin” or “long-acting oxytocin” and “uterotonic” are the essential words, together with “post-partum hemorrhage” or “post-partum bleeding.” Data analysis was performed using the RevMan 5.4 application.

Results: This study involved 12 clinical trials with a total sample of 32,312 people. Based on forest plot analysis, it was found that patients receiving carbetocin therapy had a risk of developing postpartum bleeding of 0.42 times compared to those receiving other uterotonic agents (misoprostol and oxytocin) (OR: 0.42; 95% CI: 0.26-0.68; p<0.0004; with heterogeneity p<0.00001, I2 85%)

Conclusion: With its effectiveness and efficacy, carbetocin can be considered one modality that can prevent postpartum hemorrhage. In addition, it can benefit women at risk of having a major obstetric hemorrhage.

Keywords: carbetocin, uterotonic, meta-analysis, clinical trial
УПРАВЛІННЯ СТАЛИМ РОЗВИТКОМ МІСТ: ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЯ ПІДХОДІВ
Authors: Островський Ігор , Стадник Григорій
Published: February 2024

Стаття присвячена актуальним питанням управління сталим міським розвитком з врахуванням активних процесів діджиталізації. Зазначено, що керованість та наукова обґрунтованість сталого розвитку міст є основою його ефективного забезпечення. Враховуючи системність усіх міських сфер та процесів забезпечення життєдіяльності міст, необхідність відновлення міської інфраструктури в багатьох містах України на засадах інноваційності та технологічного оновлення, запропоновано підхід, який ґрунтується на взаємодії громадян, міської влади, економічних структур, громадянського суспільства на основі досвіду міст країн ЄС. Розглянуто досвід міст країн ЄС в сфері управління сталим розвитком, формування дієвих засобів взаємодії на основі цифрових та інформаційно-комунікаційних технологій. Визначено очікувані ефекти від впровадження цифрових інструментів управління сталим міським розвитком.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ МЕНЕДЖМЕНТУ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙ В УМОВАХ ГЛОБАЛІЗАЦІЙНИХ РИЗИКІВ ТА КРИЗОВИХ ЯВИЩ
Authors: Продіус Оксана , Адирова Тамара
Published: February 2024

В сучасних умовах господарювання виникає необхідність забезпечення стабільного економічного розвитку організації в умовах глобалізаційних ризиків та кризових явищ шляхом пошуку нових дієвих механізмів управління, спрямованих на зміни у системі менеджменту відповідно до вимог зовнішнього середовища функціонування, що сприятиме забезпеченню сталого розвитку та попередженню кризових явищ за рахунок розвитку адаптивних здібностей системи. Узагальнено основні тенденції, які відбувались у сфері менеджменту організацій під впливом кризових явищ, пов’язаних з глобальною фінансово-економічною кризою, пандемією COVID-19, бойовими діями в Україні. Автори підкреслюють, що ефективне проактивне управління ризиками дозволяє підприємствам не лише попереджувати кризи, а й створювати більш стійкі структури, які можуть ефективно оптимізувати використання можливостей і зменшувати загрози, забезпечуючи більш високий рівень конкурентоспроможності та стабільності. Доведено, що небезпека кризи існує завжди, тому менеджерам організації дуже важливо діагностувати ознаки настання кризових ситуацій та оцінювати можливості їх вирішення. У роботі наголошується на підсиленні в умовах воєнного стану не тільки ризиків збитковості та банкрутства організацій, а й реальних загроз для її функціонування, скорочення, призупинення діяльності або повної втрати майна та всіх ресурсів. Визначено, що подолання сучасної кризи - це управлінський процес, успіх якого визначається стратегічною відповідністю складності об'єкта управління та станом зовнішнього середовища, адаптації організацій до форс-мажорних викликів воєнного стану шляхом впровадження нестандартних рішень в антикризових заходах. Запропоновано напрямки удосконалення менеджменту, спрямовані на покращення ефективності, конкурентоспроможності та стійкості організації в сучасному бізнес-середовищі, враховують зміни та виклики, з якими вона стикається в умовах воєнного стану.
РОЗВИТОК ЖИТЛОВОГО БУДІВНИЦТВА НА ОСНОВІ АКТИВІЗАЦІЇ БАНКІВСЬКОГО КРЕДИТУВАННЯ ДОМОГОСПОДАРСТВ
Authors: Забаштанський Максим , Євтушенко Юрій
Published: February 2024

Стаття присвячена дослідженню теоретичних та практичних засад розвитку житлового будівництва як вагомої складової забезпечення фундаментального розвитку національної економіки та збереження її суверенітету. У статті здійснено узагальнення наукових підходів в частині дослідження семантичного профілю наукової категорії «кредитний механізм», що сформувало можливість запропонувати власний підхід до трактування дефініції «механізм банківського кредитування розвитку житлового будівництва». Запропоновано авторський підхід до побудови механізму банківського кредитування розвитку житлового будівництва в Україні, в основі якого передбачена тісна взаємодія між всіма його учасниками, ключовими серед яких є: держава, банківські установи, суб’єкти господарювання сфери житлового будівництва, страхові компанії, а також домогосподарства.
ВПЛИВ ТЕРОРИСТИЧНОЇ ЗАГРОЗИ НА ТУРИСТИЧНУ ГАЛУЗЬ
Authors: Тонкошкур М.В. , Погасій С.О. , Нечипоренко Д.І.
Published: February 2024

У статті розглянуті тероризм та терористична загроза, як чинники, що формують безпекову складову функціонування світового туризму. Проаналізовано, грунтуючись на статистчних даних Всесвітньої туристичної організаціївплив окремих терактів на туристичну галузь, їх наслідки у довгостроковій перспективі. Проведено аналіз та систематизацію найрезонансніших терактів, у тому числі ретроспективний огляд. Досліджено та систематизовано заходи, що впроваджувались на держваному рівні для подолання наслідків терористичних актів, а також заходи щодо їх попередження. У статті обгрунтовано тривалість негативного впливу терористичних актів на туристичний сектор різних за рівнем розвитку країн. Запропоновано заходи щодо попередження терактів та мінімізації їх наслідків.
Género, intimidad y poder: uso de medios digitales en interacciones románticas en jóvenes chilenos
Authors: Gómez-Urrutia Verónica , Tello-Navarro Felipe
Published: February 2024

Este trabajo explora las prácticas y sentidos que jóvenes universitarios chilenos (N = 60) despliegan en sus relaciones románticas mediadas por Internet, así como la normatividad de género que se instala en el espacio virtual. El enfoque es cualitativo y utiliza entrevistas semiestructuradas. Los resultados muestran la persistencia de códigos de género que restringen la sexualidad femenina, lo que evidencia cómo las desigualdades de poder simbólico se ven reforzadas en el ámbito de la virtualidad.
El emprendimiento de los estudiantes de administración en el TESVB
Authors: Santos García Adrián , González Flores Adalberto , Hernández Sánchez Josefina
Published: February 2024

Problemática: los estudiantes de la Licenciatura en Administración del TESVB experimentan una gran dificultad e incluso desesperación cuando se les requiere en la asignatura de Plan de Negocios aplicar los conocimientos obtenidos en las diferentes asignaturas previas, los temas y subtemas incluidos en el plan de negocios son demasiados y carecen de orden, el tiempo destinado es limitado (tres meses) y además se les complica la conformación de un equipo de trabajo efectivo que pueda sostener su emprendimiento. Objetivo: diagnosticar el desempeño pasado de los estudiantes de las últimas dos generaciones de la Licenciatura en Administración del TESVB, en la elaboración y ejecución de planes de negocios. Metodología: se inició con el análisis documental de las aportaciones y experiencias de especialistas en el tema de elaboración de planes de negocios para conocer el estado del arte, el diseño de un instrumento para la recolección de información, el cual fue validado con el coeficiente estadístico denominado Alpha de Cronbach, se determinó la población, se calculó el tamaño de muestra y se seleccionó el tipo de muestreo adecuado, posteriormente se procedió a la aplicación del instrumento de medición con la aplicación de Google Forms y se entrevistó a profesores involucrados en los temas de emprendimiento y planes de negocios que han sido asesores o jueces, finalmente se procesó y analizó la información. Resultados: se identificaron las fortalezas que les genera la preparación de un plan de negocios y la necesidad de contar con una guía para el diseño del plan de negocios.
Tale of Two Studies
Authors: Genova Gina
Published: February 2024

In institutions where librarians hold tenure-track faculty status, they are expected to conduct and publish original research. Much attention is given to formulating ideas for research, but the recruitment process is equally important for common methods such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups. In this column, an early-career librarian discusses her experiences with recruitment for two IRB-approved research projects and offers some considerations for librarians planning survey- or interview-based research.
River restoration in the urban landscape as a turning point in culture and hydropolitics: Narrations and case studies for the challenges of the 21 st century
Authors: Rzońca Apolinary , Zamorowska Karolina
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this article is an interdisciplinary and cross-domain analysis of the idea of restoration of watercourses in urban landscapes. We refer to publications from the field of urban studies, ecohydrology and ecological humanities. In the first part of the article, we define the problem range and analyse the narrations of the artistic projects of the recent period dealing with blue infrastructure in cities. Next, we review case studies illustrating good practice in urban spaces involving the so-called urban-river concept. These examples will allow us to identify benefits to be found for cities, especially in the field of the fight on climate change. The article aims to outline possible solutions for the urban landscape, including opportunities to enrich the urban culture and identity.
Pesticidi i mikotoksini u jezgri bajama u ekološkim uvjetima Ravnih Kotara
Authors: Vrsaljko Anđelko
Published: February 2024

Bajam se kao i drugi orašasti plodovi smatra izuzetno zdravom hranom. Stoga su u ekološkim uvjetima Ravnih kotara provedena istraživanja prisustva ostataka pesticida i mikotoksina u jezgrama bajama sorti Ferragnes, Ferraduela i sjemenjaku bajama. Istraživanja su provedena u 2022. godini, pri čemu su se koristile najosjetljivije metode analize. Korištenjem GC/MS/MS i LC/MS/MS analize na rezidue 402 pesticida, nije utvrđena prisutnost ni jednog pesticida ni u jednom uzorku. Glede mikotoksina, istraženi su ukupni aflatoksini i najopasniji aflatoksin AfB1 i ni u jednom uzorku nisu detektirani. Uz sve nutritivne, intrinzične i ine prednosti ovo je velika dodana vrijednost, budući su mikotoksini utvrđeni u najproizvodnijim zemljama i brojnim trgovinama diljem svijeta. Dobiveni rezultati nam potvrđuju da se bajami bez opterećenja pesticidima i mikotoksinima mogu kategorizirati kao funkcionalna hrana, odnosno koristiti ih više, jer pojačavaju imunitet i preveniraju brojne bolesti kod ljudi. Istraživanja pridonose boljoj valorizaciji bajama proizvedenih u ekološkim uvjetima Ravnih kotara, cjenovnoj stimulaciji za proizvođače i zdravstvenoj dobrobiti za konzumente.
Training cessation in 12 years old and under Age-Group Swimmers
Authors: Mello Fiori Júlia , Zacca Rodrigo , De Souza Castro Flávio Antônio
Published: February 2024

Abstract

Objective: to verify if three-weeks of training cessation affects 200 m front crawl performance and kinematics in 12 years old and under age-group swimmers controlling for anthropometric changes.

Method: Sixteen age-group swimmers (11 girls and 5 boys, age: 10.2 ± 1.2 y) performed a 200 m front crawl test (T200) (time trial) PRE- and POST three-weeks (off-season), where performance, kinematics and anthropometrics variables were obtained.

Results: Height increased ~1.0 cm (CI: 0.70 to 1.3 cm; p < 0.001; d = 0.07). Trivial changes were observed for performance (mean diff: 3.3 s CI: -6.7 to 13.9; p = 0.69; d = 0.08) and kinematical variables (p from 0.69 to 0.84; d < 0.001 for all). High intraclass correlations (ICC: 0.69 to 0.84; p < 0.001) were observed for all variables after three-weeks, indicating stability over time.

Conclusion: Three-weeks off-season does not impair swimming T200 performance and kinematic variables in 12 years old and under age-group swimmers.

Keywords: swimming, detraining, performance, kinematics, anthropometrics
The key: Abstraction, embodiment, and proper distance within the virtual home
Authors: Holohan Conn
Published: February 2024

The emergence of virtual reality (VR) humanitarian filmmaking as a genre over the past ten years has generated a large body of critical debate around the efficacy and ethics of VR as a tool for generating empathy towards marginalised communities. Whilst numerous studies have indicated the potential for VR to impact empathy levels of end users, there have been recurrent critiques of the power dynamics of VR production, as well as the value of empathy as a means of producing social change. Lacking in these discussions has been a detailed consideration of VR aesthetics and the extent to which stylistic strategies impact audience positioning. Through the example of the animated VR experience The Key (Celine Tricart, 2019), this article will explore experience design in the context of ethical debates around humanitarian VR. As an interactive, narrative experience that addresses themes of loss and displacement, The Key can be productively analysed in relation to both VR ethics and wider cultural understandings of home and belonging. Responding to ethical debates around proximity within immersive experiences, the article will examine aesthetic strategies within The Key for ensuring what Roger Silverstone has labelled “proper distance” between the user and the virtually represented space. Through its use of visual abstraction and simplification, as well as the limited physical interaction it affords with its virtual world, the virtual home of The Key will be understood as a site of resistance to universalising narratives of home, one which invites critical reflection on the factors that determine our access to shelter.
Assessment of the Radiation Situation during Short-Term Flights to the Moon
Authors:   N.F. Izmerov Research Institute of Occupational Health, Moscow, Russia, Ivanov I.V. ,   I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Burmistrov V.I. ,   N.F. Izmerov Research Institute of Occupational Health, Moscow, Russia, Matkevich E.I. ,   A.I. Burnazyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center, Moscow, Russia
Published: February 2024

Background: The issue of assessing the features of factors affecting the formation of radiation doses of astronauts while in orbit of the Moon and on its surface remains insufficiently studied, which is important for ensuring the anti-radiation safety of astronauts on lunar missions. Purpose: To analyze the factors influencing the formation of the radiation dose of astronauts at the stage of finding the spacecraft in orbit of the Moon and the lander on its surface. Material and methods: The features of the dose load levels on astronauts at the stages of the Moon’s orbit and on the Moon’s surface are analyzed and generalized, calculation methods are used taking into account the orbit of the spacecraft around the Moon, the anti-radiation properties of the materials of the lander and spacesuit and the time spent in them during a short-term lunar mission. Results: The total radiation doses of astronauts for 14 days, calculated according to dosimetric measurements during the years of low solar activity (2009 and 2018‒2019), are 19.5‒23.2 mSv for astronauts staying in a spacecraft in lunar orbit, and from 22,7 to 24,0 mSv for astronauts on the Lunar surface, depending on the mass thickness of the protection at the maximum permissible 250 mSv for 1 month. An increase in the mass thickness of the anti-radiation protection of the lander in the equivalent of aluminum from 1.5 to 3-5 g/cm2 and the lunar spacesuit in the equivalent of aluminum from 0.2 to 0.5‒1 g/cm2 will reduce the total radiation dose of astronauts no more than 1.3 times during a 14-day stay on the surface of the moon. The results indicate that in order to minimize the radiation doses that astronauts receive during a lunar mission, it is important to take into account the forecast of solar activity in order to optimize the launch time of the spacecraft in the «windows» with minimal levels of radiation exposure. Conclusion: When predicting radiation hazard levels for astronauts during a short-term lunar mission, it is necessary to assess the levels of exposure to cosmic ionizing radiation both in the orbit of the Moon, depending on the lunar trajectory of the spacecraft, and on the surface of the Moon, taking into account the time spent in the lunar module and in a spacesuit, as well as levels of solar activity. It is important to take into account the analyzed features of the formation of cosmonauts’ radiation doses while orbiting the Moon and on its surface when predicting the time limits of the lunar mission, anti-radiation protection of astronauts and their compliance with the regulatory limits of exposure.
Impact of Rice Husk Ash on the Compaction Characteristics of Soil
Authors: Nahar Najmun , Khan Sayful Kabir , Hossain Zakaria
Published: February 2024

Usually, the measurement of maximum dry density (MDD) and optimum moisture content (OMC) is important for assessing the quality control of the compacted fill or earthwork constructions as the compaction parameters. Rice husk ash (RHA), plentifully available in many rice-producing countries, can be used as a building material. This study mainly tries to investigate the effect of RHA on compaction features of sandy soil classified as A-2-4 or SM for soil stabilization. Nominal to a maximal dosage of RHA addition in the soil was considered for the experiments by the standard Proctor compaction tests. The result revealed that by increasing the amount of RHA in the soil, MDD was reduced and OMC increased significantly. It can be concluded that applying a soil-RHA combination is beneficial to soil improvement.
Jagannath University Journal of Science, Volume 10, Number II, Dec. 2023, pp. 87-93
Visceral Adiposity Index: An Effective Tool for Predicting Metabolic Syndrome in Bangladeshi Adult Population
Authors: Tabassum Mariya , Mozaffor Miliva , Muna Farzana Zaman , Rahman Md Matiur , Khan Md Tariqul Islam , Naznen Farhana , Chowdhury Mehdi Ashik , Sharmin Shegufta
Published: February 2024

Background: Obesity induces adipocyte dysfunction with secretion of adipokines, which results in a cascade of chemical reaction which triggers the atherogenic process and insulin resistance leading to a set of metabolic abnormalities i.e., metabolic syndrome. The Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI) is a simple, gender-based obesity index and has been proposed to be a predictor of metabolic syndrome.
Objective: Our study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI) in prediction metabolic syndrome in Bangladeshi adult population.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh, from January to June of 2017. A total of 200 apparently healthy subjects (108 men and 92 women) were selected for the study, who attended the out-patient-departments of the same institution. Anthropometric measurements were recorded, e.g., height, weight, waist circumference (WC). Body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Overnight fasting blood samples were collected to estimate plasma glucose and serum lipid profile. Then VAI was calculated for men and women separately and evaluated as a tool in diagnosis of metabolic syndrome among the participants. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were plotted to assess the performance of VAI in metabolic syndrome prediction by gender. The power of metabolic syndrome prediction was quantified by the area under the curve (AUC) with 95% confidence intervals.
Results: The mean age of the study participants was 42.4±5.2 years. Among 108 men, 63 had metabolic syndrome, while among 92 women, 31 had metabolic syndrome. Sensitivity and specificity of VAI in predicting metabolic syndrome in male study subjects were 83.2% and 70.3%, respectively, while in female study subjects 80.1% and 70.5% respectively. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis showed that the optimal cutoff value of VAI in male study subjects was 2.16 and area under the curve (AUC) value was 0.907, while in female study subjects, the values were 2.25 and 0.918 respectively (P<0.001).
Conclusion: The Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI) was found simple, accessible, and effective obesity index to predict metabolic syndrome in apparently healthy adults.
Mugda Med Coll J. 2022; 5(2): 88-92
Diabetic Myonecrosis Involving Both Lower Limbs in Hemodialysis Patient: A Rare Complication of Diabetes.
Authors: Chowdhury Md Farhad Hasan , Anwar Mohammed Rashed , Hossain Momtaz , Deb Nath Palash Kumar , Nargis Tania
Published: February 2024

Diabetic myonecrosis (DMN) is the term used for spontaneous ischemic necrosis of skeletal muscle, unrelated to atheroembolism or occlusion of major arteries. DMN is a rare microangiopathic disorder that can present as an acutely painful and swollen limb in patients with established diabetes mellitus. Muscles of the thighs are commonly affected in DMN. The condition can be diagnosed noninvasively with magnetic resonance imaging and resolves with analgesia, bed rest, and glycemic control. The majority of patients with DMN have diabetic nephropathy, yet this condition is not widely recognized. Due to uncommon presentation, lack of specific marker of investigation, diagnosis is often missed, resulting in unnecessary and deleterious interventions such as antibiotics, muscle biopsies, and surgery; the latter two of which can prolong recovery. Here, we report a patient on hemodialysis who is ultimately diagnosed as DMN affecting both lower limb and treated successfully.

Mugda Med Coll J. 2022; 5(2): 113-116
Association between Serum Ferritin and Insulin Resistance Markers with Distinct Glycemic Profiles in an Adult Bangladeshi Population
Authors: Jhilk Tasnim Ara , Khan Ehsanul Haque , Parvin Shamima , Mia Mohammad Mohsin , Jahan Israt , Akter Shahanaz
Published: February 2024

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global health concern. Around 56% of subjects in Bangladesh go undiagnosed, increasing the risk of stroke and cardiovascular issues. Iron stores' impact on diabetes is gaining attention, with ferritin as a key biomarker. Hyperferritinemia probably contributes to insulin resistance and subsequently to decreased insulin secretion, causing the development of insulin resistance. The link between ferritin and insulin resistance (IR) varies based on ethnicity, gender, and glycemic state.
Objectives: This study investigates serum ferritin levels in different glycemic stages and explores potential correlations between ferritin and insulin resistance markers (blood glucose, serum insulin, and HOMA-IR)
Methods: The study was conducted at the Department of Biochemistry, Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh, from March 2018 to February 2019. A total of 140 subjects were included to conduct this study. Participants were categorized into three groups: those with normal fasting glucose (NFG group), impaired fasting glucose (IFG group), and newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (Diabetic group) according to WHO (2006) criteria. A purposive convenient sampling method was used, focusing on adults aged 25 to 55 years. Exclusion criteria were applied to eliminate individuals with inflammatory diseases, chronic conditions, major cardiovascular events, anemia, or specific medications that could affect ferritin levels.
Results: The study found that serum ferritin levels significantly differed among three glycemic groups (NFG, IFG, and T2DM) with higher levels in T2DM. IFG and T2DM groups also had elevated serum insulin and HOMA-IR. Serum ferritin correlated strongly with fasting blood glucose, serum insulin, HOMA-IR, and BMI. The highest tertile of ferritin levels were associated with the IFG & diabetic group.
Conclusion. Elevated serum ferritin levels in IFG and type 2 diabetes may significantly impact glucose regulation. Compared to NFG, there are high insulin resistance markers (fasting insulin, glucose, HOMA-IR) in T2DM and IFG. They have crucial implications for both therapy and prognosis in these conditions.
Mugda Med Coll J. 2023; 6(2): 57-63
Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy with Vertebral Artery Aneurysm and Vasospasm Led to Vertebral Artery Dissection – A Case Report
Authors: Habib SM Ahsanul , Sultana Arifa , Rahim Riffat , Alam Mohammad Ashraful , Mohammad Taneem
Published: February 2024

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) can lead to various complications affecting maternal and fetal health. In this case report, we present the rare occurrence of vertebral artery aneurysm leading to vasospasm with vertebral artery dissection (VAD) in a woman having pregnancy-induced hypertensive disorder. Her clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and management are discussed, highlighting the importance of early recognition and appropriate intervention. This case highlights the potential link between pregnancy-induced hypertensive disorders and a rare vascular complication like vertebral artery aneurysm which may lead to vertebral artery dissection. The current literature consists of a few incidences documenting adverse outcomes and management. The incidence of recurrence of such events (arterial aneurysms and dissection) in subsequent pregnancies is unknown. Timely recognition, appropriate diagnostic evaluation, and multidisciplinary collaboration are essential for optimal management and patient outcomes.
Mugda Med Coll J. 2023; 6(2): 107-109
Caecal Perforations: Anatomoclinical Aspects and Management in the General Surgery Department at the CHU Donka
Authors:   General Surgery Department CHU Ignace Deen, Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Guinea., Mariame Keita Doubany , Mariama II Guirassy ,   General Surgery Department CHU Ignace Deen, Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Guinea., Ansoumane Condé ,   General Surgery Department CHU Ignace Deen, Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Guinea., Lansana Traoré ,   Visceral and Digestive Surgery Department, Donka National Hospital, Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Guinea, Diawara Mohamed Albert ,   Surgery Department, Ratoma Communal Medical Center, Conakry, Guinea., Fofana Naby ,   General Surgery Department CHU Ignace Deen, Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Guinea., Houssein Foafana ,   General Surgery Department CHU Ignace Deen, Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Guinea., Toure Aboubacar ,   General Surgery Department CHU Ignace Deen, Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Guinea.
Published: February 2024

Introduction: the aim of this study was to analyze the management of 45 cases of caecal perforations in the general surgery department at CHU Donka Conakry. Methodology: This was a descriptive retrospective study lasting 10 years, from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2022 performed in the general surgery department at CHU Donka, Conakry. Results: We have recorded in 10 years, 45 cases of caecal perforations or 9.45% compared to other cecal pathologies. The age groups from 50 to 64 years accounted for 35.5% or 16 cases. The average age was 53.2 years and the extremes were from 6 years to 86 years. The male sex represented 27 patients or 60% with a sex ratio of 1.5. Abdominal pain and fever were the reasons for consultation in all our patients and the clinical diagnosis of appendicitis was made in 20 patients or 44%. Luberkunian adenocarcinoma was histologically evoked in 15 cases, i.e. 33.33%, and benign behavior was visualized in 25 patients, i.e. 56%. Conclusion: The anatomopathological examination constitutes a means of evaluation of the lesion assessment but also of the etiological diagnosis.
RISK MANAGEMENT IN MEDICINE: THE PROCESS OF IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL OF RISKS IN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Authors: TYSHKO DMYTRO , DRAMARETSKA SVITLANA , KURBANOV ANTON , YUNGER VITALIY , KHATSKO KOSTIANTYN
Published: February 2024

Risks accompany any activity of a person, company, or country throughout life. The healthcare industry is no exception, given the constant difficult situations that occur with patients, medical personnel, and healthcare facilities in general. All risks in medical practice can be divided into different groups according to the object in the risk zone: general risks (economic, financial, environmental, military, etc.), specific risks aimed at the patient (diagnostic, therapeutic, pharmacotherapeutic, etc.), and specific risks aimed at the healthcare employee (working conditions, contact with hazardous infections, etc.). Risk governance is one of the priorities of healthcare institutions in achieving their goals because there is always a chance that something will go wrong, not as it was planned. In the field of healthcare, as in other industries, to assess and analyze the risks one can use risk matrices. These matrices allow for quantitative, semi-quantitative, and qualitative risk analysis. The latter makes it possible to develop the right strategy for responding to and mitigating those risks. This study aims to conduct comprehensive research of the risk stages in medical practice, as well as to provide detailed recommendations for risk analysis and emphasize the importance of corporate risk governance in healthcare activities. The authors analyzed the data collected since 2013. It has been found that the study of the overall risk level assigned to each incident helps to determine the urgency and degree of control measures required.
DIALECTOLOGY IN MODERN LINGUISTIC RESEARCH: THEORETICAL APPROACHES AND METHODS
Authors: VINTONIAK OKSANA , HNATYUK MYROSLAVA , MINIAILO ROMAN , TURYSHEVA OKSANA , KOTVYTSKA VIKTORIIA
Published: February 2024

In the context of modern dialectology, we are observing the influence of a wide range of new theoretical approaches and technological innovations that are changing the traditional understanding and study of linguistic dialects. The development of digital technologies, especially in the areas of machine learning and big data processing, opens up new opportunities for analyzing language structures and the interaction between different dialects. This allows researchers to study and understand language differences in more detail and assess their impact on social and cultural processes. Modern dialectology also integrates cognitive and socio-linguistic approaches, enabling a more complete consideration of language as a complex system that reflects not only communicative but also cognitive and sociocultural aspects of human life. Expanding the availability of language data, in particular, through online platforms and social networks, opens up new perspectives for studying the dynamics of language dialects in the modern world. This requires us to rethink traditional approaches and adapt them to rapidly changing socio-cultural conditions. The research shows how the use of synchronic, diachronic and cognitive approaches enriches the understanding of linguistic variations. Particular attention is paid to the influence of cognitive linguistics on the perception of linguistic dialects, as well as the role of structural approaches and diasystems in understanding the interrelationships of different dialects. The conclusions of the academic paper emphasize the need to integrate various approaches in modern dialectology. The combination of traditional and innovative methods makes it possible to gain a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of language differences and their role in social and cultural processes. The success of modern dialectology lies not only in the preservation and use of traditional methods but also in the active incorporation of the latest research strategies that reflect the rapid changes in the linguistic and sociocultural landscape.
IMAGOPOETICS AS AN IMAGOLOGICAL VISION OF A CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL WORK
Authors: OSOKA OLENA , SIKORSKA IRYNA , PALIY IRYNA , BERMES IRYNA , SALDAN SVITLANA
Published: February 2024

The academic paper considers the imagological approach to musical works, characterized by priority attention to the identification of stereotypes used by the author. Imagology entered the postmodern discourse in the middle of the XX century; however, it was limited to the literary sphere for a long time. The present research explores the possibility of applying an imagological approach to musical art and its specifics. In contrast to literature, music operates with its own semiotic system based on intonation, a complex of pitch, rhythmic, and other features that determine the semantic content of musical constructions. This feature suggests supplementing the transduction of the concept of “imagology” with the transduction of the literary concept of “poetics” to the immanent features of a musical composition. From the perspectives outlined, the definition of the concept of imagopoetics in relation to musical art is derived in the academic paper. It is revealed that both the author’s European audience’s perception of non-European musical cultures and a wider range of images, which in the imagological discourse are called “imagothemes” and “imagotypes”, can be considered as stereotypes in the modern scientific discourse. At the same time, the issue of the correlation between the author’s authentic immersion in the relevant figurative sphere and the orientation to the stereotypical perception of the relevant figurative spheres by the author’s audience is actualized for each “imagotheme” and “imagotype”. The author also touches upon the controversial issue of the possibility of using the imagological approach to deny the existence of an objective difference between artifacts of different peoples, which is most clearly manifested in the musical art.
MANAGING CONFLICTS WITHIN A TEAM: CONFLICT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES AND EFFECTIVE COOPERATION
Authors: ZELENKO OKSANA , ZHDANOVA-NEDILKO OLENA , STEPANENKO VIKTORIIA , CHERNYAHIVSKA VIKTORIIA , NONIK VALERІІ
Published: February 2024

Managing conflicts and developing their resolution strategies are among the leading topics in modern management. The studies aimed at improving and understanding the connection between management styles and conflicts, strategies for coordinating cooperation, and increasing team productivity are becoming relevant. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of training professionals in conflict management and resolution strategies within a team, enhancing productivity through cooperation and project effectiveness. Also, the authors present a study of how team effectiveness depends on the ability to manage conflict by mediating the level of team coordination. The study employs various methods. The experiment method is the main one in this paper. The study results were evaluated using a survey and observation conducted by stages. The research hypothesis asserts that studying conflict resolution principles and employing various conflict avoidance strategies are positive components of contemporary management practices. The research results indicate that conducting a conflict management training course based on cooperation positively impacts project team productivity and managerial preparedness. There are prospects for continuing experimental research on considering and analyzing conflict management styles as they develop and determine the connection between team performance and conflict management skills.