bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ultrafine bubble generator for oxygenation of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) breeding tanks under recirculating water system
Authors: Ferreira Marques Daniele , Pacheco Passos Neto Oscar , Pereira da Costa Manuel , Cordeiro Walber , Sandra Brito Salmito Vanderley Carminda
Published: October 2023

The objective of this work was to evaluate the use of an ultrafine bubble generator of own manufacture for oxygenation of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) breeding tanks in a recirculating water system. The research was divided into two steps: 1) oxygen saturation test; 2) application of ultrafine bubble production technology for the breeding of Nile tilapia. In the first step, the water of a 2.0 m3 test tank was completely deoxygenated and the ultrafine bubble generator was turned on for 60 min. In the second step, the generator was connected to the water recirculating system for breeding of Nile tilapia to compare the overall performance of this system with other under conventional aeration system. The ultrafine bubble generator could reach 100% oxygen saturation in the test tank (27.8 °C) in approximately 21 min and, at the end of 60 min, the concentration was 21.8 mg L-1 (277.52% saturation). The results showed significant difference (p<0.05) between the mean dissolved oxygen concentration in the treatment with ultrafine bubbles (9.80 ± 3.68 mg L-1) and the treatment with conventional aeration (3.47 ± 0.88 mg L-1). No significant difference (p>0.05) was found for the zootechnical performance parameters evaluated. The conclusion was that the ultrafine bubble generator is more efficient to maintain a high dissolved oxygen concentration in the recirculating water in Nile tilapia breeding tanks than the conventional aeration system.
General aspects of the production and management systems and their relationship with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis infection and occurrence of mastitis of white Morada Nova sheep herds in semi-arid region
Authors: Fernandes Feitoza Neto Francisco , Ferreira Josiel , Lucas Alves dos Santos Wanderson , Mateus Freitas Silveira Robson , Dória Barral Thiago , Wagner Dias Portela Ricardo , Batista Soares Jael , Ernandes Rufino de Sousa José , Andréa Evangelista Façanha Débora
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to characterize the production and management systems of white Morada Nova sheep herds and to present data on the occurrence of caseous lymphadenitis (CLA) and clinical mastitis (CM) in a population maintained in a semi-arid region. Blood samples were collected from adult females from herds of the Brazilian northeastern region. The first venous blood sample was used for a complete blood examination. The second blood sample was used to detect the presence of anti-C. pseudotuberculosis specific antibodies. The production and management systems of the herds were characterized using questionnaires, divided into three blocks of indicators: Facilities; Characterization of the production system; Health management. Body weight and hematological results were submitted to an analysis of variance, on which the fixed effect was clinical diagnosis, and the principal component analysis was performed to determine the main variables. For CLA, three herds stood out as having the highest rates of seropositivity (85.71, 79.41 and 60.45%). The same herds also had the highest occurrences of CM (9.30, 8.82 and 5.71%). The main variables that showed differences according the diagnosis of both diseases were blood granulocytes and lymphocytes. The study made it possible to observe the relationship between the best sanitary practices and the lowest occurrence rates of both CLA and CM. The diseases present considerable occurrence​ in sheep populations.
Antemortem case of atrioventricular valve insufficiency in bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) – a case report
Authors: Lutvikadic Ismar , Preldžić Dajna , Maksimović Alan
Published: October 2023

An atrioventricular valve insufficiency is a common form of cardiac disorder in mammals, whereas it has rarely been reported in reptiles. A two-year-old male bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) was presented with acute onset of lethargy, inappetence and general weakness, increased respiratory effort, dark skin color, and arched back. A gastrointestinal foreign body was suspected, but radiography showed coelomic fluid accumulation. Ultrasound heart examination revealed turbulent blood flow at the level of the atrioventricular valves. Electrocardiography by modified Einthoven lead system (lead configuration 1) as described for Squamata, did not show significant changes. A tentative diagnosis of congestive heart failure as a result of valvulopathy was made. Treatment consisted of parenteral furosemide and fluid administration and assisted feeding with appropriate food intended for adult bearded dragons. The patient was weekly evaluated and successfully recovered over the four months. Echocardiography and electrocardiography were repeated 12 months later. The prescribed treatment was successful with complete resolution of clinical signs, and long-term surveillance of the bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps).
Ouvidoria
Authors: Callegari José Antonio
Published: October 2023

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Pragmatic studies on Balinese speech act verbs
Authors: Sudipa I Nengah , Putra Anak Agung Putu , Sudipa Made Henra Dwikarmawan , Nala Made Bayu Anantawijaya
Published: October 2023

This article is aimed at discussing Balinese Speech Act Verbs from the pragmatic studies. The data are oral and written ones, the former was collected by interview from the key informant from two regencies in Bali namely: Tabanan and Bangli regencies. The later, i.e written data was obtained by observation and note-taking, taken from four Balinese short stories. The collected data was analysed by applying the Pragmatic theory. The result shows that from the types of Balinese speech act verbs, there are locutionary, illocutionary and perlocutionary speech act verbs. Examples of the Locutionary Acts: Ia nyatua lakar luas ka Bali ‘he tells to go to Bali’ Illocutionary acts : Ia metakon dija meli togog ‘He asks where buying statue’ Perlocutionary acts : Ia nundén apang nulungin ngaba batu ‘he instructs to help him bring stone’ There are also five categories of Balinese speech act verbs, they are: (1) representatives which bind the speaker to the truth of the stated proposition:  nyutetang ‘conclude’  (2) directive which the speaker's attempts to compel the addressee to act nunas ‘request’ (3) commissives  which obligate the speaker to take some future action masamaya ‘to promise’, metanjénan ‘to offer’)
Factores determinantes para el despliegue de tecnología Li-Fi en instalaciones hospitalarias colombianas: un estudio exploratorio
Authors: Sepulveda Castaño Jorge Mauricio , Lira Turriza José Luis
Published: October 2023

Wi-Fi technology is widely used to facilitate wireless connectivity, however, several studies have shown that prolonged exposure to its electromagnetic waves can pose risks to human health, interfere with medical devices, and involve security and data privacy issues.Their use in hospitals is therefore inappropriate. The high-frequency waves emitted by Wi-Fi cause vibration of water molecules in the human body, raising questions about their impact on health. Some studies link Wi-Fi to health problems such as cancer, infertilityand immune disorders. In response, Li-Fi has emerged as a safe alternative for wireless data transmission in hospitals. Li-Fi mitigates electromagnetic interference from Wi-Fi and improves connectivity within hospitals. Its implementation in Colombian hospitals is stilllimited, so it is necessary to understand the factors that influence its adoption. A future application of Li-Fi is data transmission in hospitals to mitigate Wi-Fi interference in biomedical equipment and protect patients' health. According to the literature, technical,economic, regulatory and governance factors can influence the adoption of Li-Fi in hospitals. This study explores such factors in Colombia to guide the implementation of Li-Fi and improve secure wireless connectivity in healthcare facilities. The results suggestthat migrating from Wi-Fi to Li-Fi in hospitals in Medellin - Colombia would improve safety, efficiency and quality of service.
Ética y probidad en la escritura académica, en la carrera de educación inicial de la Universidad Católica De Cuenca: Diagnóstico y plan de intervención
Authors: Álvarez Galeano Manuel Felipe , Curay Banegas Edgar Rigoberto , Crespo Crespo Walter Benigno
Published: October 2023

Se presenta un estudio de enfoque cualitativo, de análisis bibliográfico y descriptivo, preexperimental, basado en el método deductivo-inductivo, considerando que acoge una recopilación de datos basados en las impropiedades más comunes en materia de citación y ortotipografía, para analizarlas y plantear un diagnóstico; así también, se apuesta por un corte preexperimental, considerando que, con base en la diagnosis, se elabora una secuencia didáctica que puede implementarse a posteriori. Así, se considera, como objetivo general, analizar la práctica de la ética académica en los estudiantes de Educación Inicial, de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca, para el que se comprende, como objetivos específicos: bosquejar los marcos legales y deontológicos asociados a la ética y la probidad, elaborar un diagnóstico de las impropiedades de la citación y la ortografía en textos académicos y, finalmente, elaborar una secuencia didáctica. Para estos propósitos, se consideran 26 textos de las asignaturas vinculadas con la investigación y la escritura académica, de los que se toma un estudio de 6 casos y 12 extractos. Se concluye que las impropiedades del uso de la ortotipografía y las reglas de citación por parte de los estudiantes obedece al desconocimiento de las normas, por lo que se hace necesario implementar estrategias didácticas, vinculadas con las habilidades comunicativas, en que se pondere no solo el reconocimiento y la práctica de los artefactos normativos, sino la sensibilización sobre los principios deontológicos y la axiología académica
Screening and Treating Urinary Incontinence in Primary Care: A Missed Opportunity
Authors: Patel Ushma J , Moureau Madeline K , Neuner Joan M , Brown Heidi W
Published: October 2023

More than 60% of adult women in the United States have urinary incontinence (UI), with the prevalence increasing to over 80% in women over age 65. Despite its high prevalence, most patients do not seek care and few clinicians screen for UI. The Medicare Health Outcomes Survey queries patients about satisfaction with their provider’s discussion and management of UI, but formal recommendations about screening, diagnosis, and treatment are lacking. This review presents a practical algorithm for primary care providers to incorporate management of UI into routine preventive care for women, and outlines UI prevalence, risk factors, screening, and non-surgical treatment options.
Digital nudging in healthcare: A PRISMA systematic review (Preprint)
Authors: Zhang Kai , Lin Han , Wu Pingping , Tu Juan , Xu Na , Han Yilong
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

Effective decision-making plays a crucial role in healthcare, directly impacting the quality of care and overall health outcomes. Digital nudging has emerged as a novel intervention that leverages behavioral economics and digital technology to guide people's decision-making processes in healthcare.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this systematic review is to investigate the utilization and efficacy of digital nudging in healthcare, as well as their impacts on care quality and health outcomes.

METHODS

To assess the impacts of digital nudging on decision-making in study, encompassing PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, spanned from January 1, 2018, to April 15, 2023. Additionally, we performed an analysis to evaluate the potential role of digital nudging in healthcare. To ensure effective categorization of digital nudging strategies, we classified them into four distinct groups, taking into account two key factors: the intended purpose of the digital nudging (guidance or limitation) and the decision-making mode of the participants (enhancing motivation or increasing acceptability of the behavior).

RESULTS

29 out of the 35 included studies (82.86%) significantly influenced participant behavior. After excluding studies assessed as high risk, an even larger percentage (90.9%) of studies demonstrated that digital nudging strategies improved care outcomes and clinical decision making. In particularly, digital nudging strategies that made participants more receptive to the behavior by setting default options, for example, were more effective in bringing about behavioral changes.

CONCLUSIONS

The implementation of digital nudging has been shown to be an effective strategy for improving decision-making in the healthcare scenarios. By employing the proposed classification framework, this study offers valuable insights into the essential factors that should be taken into account while designing digital nudging strategies, thereby assisting policymakers in this domain.
The Journey of Data Within a Global Data Sharing Initiative: A Federated 3-Layer Data Analysis Pipeline to Scale Up Multiple Sclerosis Research (Preprint)
Authors: Pirmani Ashkan , De Brouwer Edward , Geys Lotte , Parciak Tina , Moreau Yves , Peeters Liesbet M
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

Investigating low-prevalence diseases such as multiple sclerosis is challenging because of the rather small number of individuals affected by this disease and the scattering of real-world data across numerous data sources. These obstacles impair data integration, standardization, and analysis, which negatively impact the generation of significant meaningful clinical evidence.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to present a comprehensive, research question–agnostic, multistakeholder-driven end-to-end data analysis pipeline that accommodates 3 prevalent data-sharing streams: individual data sharing, core data set sharing, and federated model sharing.

METHODS

A demand-driven methodology is employed for standardization, followed by 3 streams of data acquisition, a data quality enhancement process, a data integration procedure, and a concluding analysis stage to fulfill real-world data-sharing requirements. This pipeline’s effectiveness was demonstrated through its successful implementation in the COVID-19 and multiple sclerosis global data sharing initiative.

RESULTS

The global data sharing initiative yielded multiple scientific publications and provided extensive worldwide guidance for the community with multiple sclerosis. The pipeline facilitated gathering pertinent data from various sources, accommodating distinct sharing streams and assimilating them into a unified data set for subsequent statistical analysis or secure data examination. This pipeline contributed to the assembly of the largest data set of people with multiple sclerosis infected with COVID-19.

CONCLUSIONS

The proposed data analysis pipeline exemplifies the potential of global stakeholder collaboration and underlines the significance of evidence-based decision-making. It serves as a paradigm for how data sharing initiatives can propel advancements in health care, emphasizing its adaptability and capacity to address diverse research inquiries.
Three-Dimensional Virtual Reconstructions of Shoulder Movements Using Computed Tomography Images: Model Development (Preprint)
Authors: Kim Yu-Hee , Park In , Cho Soo Buem , Yang Seoyon , Kim Il , Lee Kyong-Ha , Choi Kwangnam , Han Seung-Ho
Published: October 2023

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Older Persons’ and Health Care Professionals’ Design Choices When Co-Designing a Medication Plan Aiming to Promote Patient Safety: Case Study (Preprint)
Authors: Holmqvist Malin , Johansson Linda , Lindenfalk Bertil , Thor Johan , Ros Axel
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

Harm from medications is a major patient safety challenge among older persons. Adverse drug events tend to arise when prescribing or evaluating medications; therefore, interventions targeting these may promote patient safety. Guidelines highlight the value of a joint plan for continued treatment. If such a plan includes medications, a medication plan promoting patient safety is advised. There is growing evidence for the benefits of including patients and health care professionals in initiatives for improving health care products and services through co-design.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to identify participants’ needs and requirements for a medication plan and explore their reasoning for different design choices.

METHODS

Using a case study design, we collected and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data and compared them side by side. We explored the needs and requirements for a medication plan expressed by 14 participants (older persons, nurses, and physicians) during a co-design initiative in a regional health system in Sweden. We performed a directed content analysis of qualitative data gathered from co-design sessions and interviews. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the quantitative data from survey answers.

RESULTS

A medication plan must provide an added everyday value related to safety, effort, and engagement. The physicians addressed challenges in setting aside time to apply a medication plan, whereas the older persons raised the potential for increased patient involvement. According to the participants, a medication plan needs to support communication, continuity, and interaction. The nurses specifically addressed the need for a plan that was easy to gain an overview of. Important function requirements included providing instant access, automation, and attention. Content requirements included providing detailed information about the medication treatment. Having the plan linked to the medication list and instantly obtainable information was also requested.

CONCLUSIONS

After discussing the needs and requirements for a medication plan, the participants agreed on an iteratively developed medication plan prototype linked to the medication list within the existing electronic health record. According to the participants, the medication plan prototype may promote patient safety and enable patient engagement, but concerns were raised about its use in daily clinical practice. The last step in the co-design framework is testing the intervention to explore how it works and connects with users. Therefore, testing the medication plan prototype in clinical practice would be a future step.
Assessing the quality of ChatGPT responses to dementia caregivers’ questions (Preprint)
Authors: Aguirre Alyssa , Hilsabeck Robin , Smith Tawny , Xie Bo , He Daqing , Wang Zhendong , Zou Ning
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

ChatGPT became publicly available in November 2022, and both patients and caregivers are using such artificial intelligence (AI) to answer their health questions. Studies have examined ChatGPT responses to patients’ questions about heart disease, cirrhosis, and bariatric surgery, but to our knowledge, none have looked at the quality of ChatGPT responses to topics relevant to dementia caregivers. AI such as ChatGPT holds great promise to improve dementia patients’ and caregivers’ quality of life by providing high-quality responses to their questions about typical dementia behaviors. So far, however, evidence on the quality of such ChatGPT responses is limited.

OBJECTIVE

This pilot study examines the potential of AI with CharGPT to provide high-quality information that may enhance dementia care and patient-caregiver education.

METHODS

Our interprofessional team used a formal rating scale to evaluate ChatGPT responses to real-world questions posed by dementia caregivers. For examination, we selected 60 posts by dementia caregivers from Reddit, a popular social media platform. These posts were verified by 3 interdisciplinary dementia clinicians as representing dementia caregivers’ wants and needs for information in the areas of memory loss and confusion, driving, and aggression.

RESULTS

ChatGPT quality scores ranged from 3 to 5 (highest quality); overall, 26 (43%) of the 60 responses received 5 points; 21 (35%), 4 points; and 13 (21.7%), 3 points (Table 2), suggesting high quality.

CONCLUSIONS

ChatGPT provided high-quality responses to complex questions posted by dementia caregivers, but it did have limitations. For example, ChatGPT was unable to anticipate future problems that a human professional might recognize and address in a clinical encounter. At other times, ChatGPT recommended a strategy that the caregiver had already explicitly tried. This pilot study suggests the potential of AI to provide high-quality information to enhance dementia care and patient-caregiver education in tandem with information provided by licensed health care professionals. Evaluating the quality of responses is necessary to ensure that older adults can make informed decisions; ChatGPT has the potential to transform the field of medicine by shaping how caregivers receive health information.

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An Investigation of an Alexa Voice Application (Kindspace) for Reducing Feelings of Worry in Adults: Feasibility, Acceptability and Preliminary Outcomes (Preprint)
Authors: Ashcroft Kurtis , Laurenson Caroline , Poulter Siobhan , Condell Joan , Pearson Phoebe
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

Background: The use of voice-based apps using smart speakers are being developed to support mental health and wellbeing. However, little research addresses their efficacy in reducing symptoms associated with mental health. Therefore, this study is a preliminary investigation of the changes in feelings of worry seen by people using Kindspace on a regular basis and their thoughts, feelings and attitudes towards using a voice application to improve their mental health.

OBJECTIVE

Objective: This study aimed to determine the preliminary efficacy of using a voice-based application for Amazon Alexa in reducing symptoms of worry, as well as determine the feasibility and acceptability of the app amongst users.

METHODS

Methods: We conducted a within-groups, mixed methods study design. Participants who owned an Amazon Alexa smart speaker were given access to the voice-based mindfulness app (Kindspace) for 6-weeks. A One-Way ANOVA was used to quantify the difference in symptoms of worry before, during and after the study period, while the feasibility, acceptability and usability of the voice-based app was assessed through descriptive statistics and a Focus Group session.

RESULTS

Results: Of the 63 study participants, 32 (51%) actively participated in using Kindspace for 6-weeks. In total, 11 (17%) used Kindspace 18 times, while 32 (50%) used the app at least twelve times over the 6-week period. The daily Check-in and Tip of the Day were the most popular activities used within the app, while journaling became more popular overtime. Participants reported a very high usability which significantly improved from 3-weeks to 6-weeks using the System Usability Scale (mean difference -3.42 (95% CI, -5.61 to -1.23), p = 0.003). Using the Penn State Worry Questionnaire Past Week (PSWQ-PW), participants also reported significant reductions in symptoms of worry compared to baseline at week 3 (mean difference 4.45 (95% CI, 0.87 to 8.03), p < 0.05) and week 6 (mean difference 8.23 (95% CI, 4.25 to 12.20), P < 0.05). Lastly, qualitative feedback from participants supported the acceptability of Kindspace, as well as key areas for improvement.

CONCLUSIONS

Conclusions: Findings support the feasibility, usability and acceptability of Kindspace. Regular Kindspace usage is associated with a reduction in feelings of worry. Participants found the daily check-in, wellbeing tips and reflective exercises beneficial to their well-being. Overall, all participants found the voice application easy to use and would recommend it’s use to others, however, there were some issues with the audio quality, mishearing of commands and navigation of the menus.
Multiomics Learning to Extrapolate Proteome Expression: Deep learning approach with fast inference validated for various human cancer types (Preprint)
Authors: Pichugin Ilya , Kruglov Dmitrii , Ilgisonis Ekaterina , Ponomarenko Elena
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

Complex multiomics data requires interpretation on different levels of molecular biology processes. However, genomics and transcriptomics methods are more sensitive than proteomic methods because of PCR reaction and ability to multiply molecules to level enough for a successful detection. This forms the gap between thousands of genes with known RNA expression and hundreds of detected proteins.

OBJECTIVE

The solution was designed as an extrapolating tool for online public web-usage, because of that only light-weighted deep neural architectures with fast inference were used.

METHODS

To predict protein abundance by known RNA level in a sample we have used a multi-channels input deep convolutional neural network to store label-free LC-MS/MS data, amino acids sequence and database annotations in one tensor. Gene mappings databases with many-to-many relationships were used to construct input feature maps.

RESULTS

We have considered two datasets with normal human tissues and human tumor cell lines. Healthy human tissues dataset Tissue29 contained 12417 proteins for 29 samples which leads to 251349 experiments. Human tumor cell lines dataset NCI60 contained 251706 experiments on 46 samples for 7812 proteins. The validation set was once created by randomly selected 20% of proteins in both of used datasets.
Validation results for the healthy human tissues dataset showed 0.58 R2 coefficient of determination and 0.71 Spearman correlation for all samples and up to 0.67 R2 per tissue. For the tumor cell lines dataset 0.54 R2 coefficient of determination and 0.71 Spearman correlation for all validation samples and up to 0.62 R2 per cell line.

CONCLUSIONS

The solution allows a researcher to use any annotation collections and modifiable amino acids sequence to extrapolate protein abundances with known RNA quantity in the sample. A “one model – many datasets” pipeline with comparable metrics was implemented.
Reflections From the Pandemic: Is Connectivism the Panacea for Clinicians? (Preprint)
Authors: Benjamin Jennifer , Pillow Tyson , MacNeill Heather , Masters Ken , Agrawal Anoop , Mehta Neil
Published: October 2023

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The COVID-19 pandemic and the recent increased interest in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) highlight the need for interprofessional communities’ collaboration to find solutions to complex problems. A personal narrative experience of one of the authors compels us to reflect on current approaches to learning and knowledge acquisition and use solutions to the challenges posed by GenAI through social learning contexts using connectivism. We recognize the need for constructivism and experiential learning for knowledge acquisition to establish foundational understanding. We explore how connectivist approaches can enhance traditional constructivist paradigms amid rapidly changing learning environments and online communities. Learning in connectivism includes interacting with experts from other disciplines and creating nodes of accurate and accessible information while distinguishing between misinformation and accurate facts. Autonomy, connectedness, diversity, and openness are foundational for learners to thrive in this learning environment. Learning in this environment is not just acquiring new knowledge as individuals but being connected to networks of knowledge, enabling health professionals to stay current and up-to-date. Existing online communities with accessible GenAI solutions allow for the application of connectivist principles for learning and knowledge acquisition.
Monitoring the health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: How an existing syndromic surveillance system was used to periodically monitor youth health in the Netherlands (Preprint)
Authors: Rahmon Imme , Bosmans Mark , Baliatsas Christos , Hooiveld Mariette , Marra Elske , Dückers Michel
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic challenged societies worldwide. The implementation of mitigation measures to limit the number of SARS-CoV-2 infections, resulted in unintended health effects among females and youth.

OBJECTIVE

To demonstrate how an existing syndromic surveillance system in primary care can be used to periodically monitor changes in health problems during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. We describe the methodology as applied during a first series of multiple cross-sectional quarterly monitoring cycles, targeting health problems presented in primary care among the Dutch youth performed since August 2021.

METHODS

Aggregated data from the surveillance system of Nivel Primary Care Database were analyzed quarterly to map twenty health problems that are often reported in the aftermath of disasters and environmental incidents. Results were stratified by age (i.e., 0-4, 5-14, and 15-24 years), sex and region (province). Weekly prevalence rates were calculated as the number of persons consulting their general practitioner in a particular week, using the number of enlisted persons as denominator. Findings were compared to quarterly survey panel data, collected in the context of the Integrated Health Monitor COVID-19, and the Dutch stringency index values, indicative for the intensity of COVID-19 mitigation measures.

RESULTS

Over time, weekly rates pointed to an increased number of consultations for depressive feelings and suicide (attempts) among youth and young adults (0-24 years of age), during and after periods with intensified domestic restrictions.

CONCLUSIONS

The results illustrate how, from a disaster health-research perspective, health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic could be successfully followed over time using an existing infrastructure for syndromic surveillance and monitoring. Particular areas of health concern can be defined beforehand (and modified or expanded) during the monitoring activities to track relevant developments. Although an association between patterns and changes between periods (e.g., spread of the virus, strictness of mitigation measures) might seem probable, claims about causality should be made with caution. Nevertheless, the pilot described here – based on the routine registration of general practitioners functioning as a gatekeeper in a stepped care healthcare system – served as a meaningful contribution to the monitoring toolbox to guide local, regional, and national policymakers and professionals in times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Accumulation Characteristics of Bryophytes in Abandoned Disturbed Peatlands: A Case Study From the Kaliningrad Region, Russia
Authors: Baymuratov Rashid , Napreenko Maksim , Koroleva Yuliya
Published: October 2023

The paper provides original data on accumulation capabilities of bryophytes typical of peatland ecosystems with different degree of anthropogenic transformation occurring in the Kaliningrad Region of Russia. A key study area was the Vittgirrensky Peatland, abandoned after milled peat extraction in 1990s and designated as the Rossyanka Carbon Measurement Supersite in 2021. The accumulation of micro- and macroelements: Ca, Mn, Fe, Ni, Zn, Br, Rb, and Sr – was identified by means of X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy in 13 bryophyte species (Aulacomnium palustre, Campylopus introflexus, Polytrichum commune, P. strictum, Sphagnum capillifolium, S. centrale, S. cuspidatum, S. fuscum, S. magellanicum, S. riparium, S. squarrosum, S. teres) focusing on comparison with the reference species Pleurozium schreberi. The records of average element concentrations from the Vittgirrensky Peatland are shown to be distinctly lower than the regional background level. The accumulation of Mn, Ni, Br, Rb, and Sr varies significantly among disturbed and natural sites: the concentrations are comparable for Fe and Zn, while cut-over peatlands showed the level of Mn several times less than in undisturbed peat bogs. Aulacomnium palustre can be recommended for passive biomonitoring purposes on bog ecosystems as having most similar accumulation capability to the reference species Pleurozium schreberi that is widely recognized as indicator of atmospheric air pollution.
A Scientometirc Analysis on Translation Studies of Tao Te Ching in China Based on CiteSpace
Authors: Zhang Xiujuan
Published: October 2023

Based on the data of research papers published between 1988 to 2023, which were retrieved from China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), this paper makes a scientometric analysis of the research focuses of English translations studies of Tao Te Ching in China by employing CiteSpace. The findings were presented in knowledge domains. Aiming to uncover the research development and hot-discussed topics, the paper probes into the number of published articles, the high-impact authors and institutions, high-frequency keywords. It is found that translator research and translation strategies are the focuses of this research field. Current research mainly focuses on three aspects: translators such as Roger T. Ames, Lin Yutang, D. C. Lau, and Legge; translation strategies such as domestication and foreignization; English translation of key words such as Tao.
ВЫСТАВКА ИННОПРОМ 2023
Authors: Истомина Н.Л. , Карякина Л.В.
Published: October 2023

13 июля в Екатеринбурге завершилась 13‑я Международная промышленная выставка ИННОПРОМ. Главная тема выставки – ​«Устойчивое производство: стратегии обновления». Основные разделы выставки: цифровое производство, транспортное машиностроение, металлообработка, технологии для энергетики, производство компонентов, новые материалы, автоматизация и робототехника, информационно-­коммуникационные технологии, медицинское оборудование и фармацевтика, технологии для городов. Представлен краткий обзор мероприятий деловой программы, в которых приняли участие обозреватели журнала ФОТОНИКА.
МЕТОД ОЦЕНКИ ПРОСТРАНСТВЕННОЙ СТРУКТУРЫ ИЗЛУЧЕНИЯ БЕСПИЛОТНЫХ ВОЗДУШНЫХ СУДОВ
Authors: Якименко Ю.И. , Астахов С.П. , Якименко И.В.
Published: October 2023

Предложен метод оценки пространственных структур излучения беспилотных воздушных судов, позволяющий получать приближенные математические модели их пространственной структуры излучения, которые могут быть использованы в качестве исходных данных для оценки эффективности решения задач обнаружения беспилотных воздушных судов с помощью пассивных оптико-­электронных систем.
ПРИЕМНИКИ ТЕРАГЕРЦЕВОГО ИЗЛУЧЕНИЯ НА ОСНОВЕ СИЛЛЕНИТОВ: АСПЕКТЫ ПРОЕКТИРОВАНИЯ
Authors: Петров В.М. , Лудников Г.А.
Published: October 2023

Рассмотрена возможность использования кристаллов группы силленитов (Bi12SiO20, Bi12GeO20, Bi12TiO20) для регистрации излучения терагерцевого (ближнего инфракрасного) диапазона. Фоточувствительность для спектрального диапазона 3–30 мкм обеспечивается за счет использования мелких ловушечных уровней, находящихся вблизи дна зоны проводимости. Определены срезы кристалла, при котором могут быть использованы электрооптический и пьезоэлектрический эффекты для создания напряжения на поверхностных электродах. Электроды, выполненные в виде встречно-­штыревого преобразователя или спирали, дополняют устройство новыми функциональными возможностями.
УВЕЛИЧЕНИЕ ДАЛЬНОСТИ РАСПРЕДЕЛЕННОГО АКУСТИЧЕСКОГО ДАТЧИКА С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ ЭРБИЕВОГО УСИЛИТЕЛЯ С УДАЛЕННОЙ НАКАЧКОЙ
Authors: Дудин А.С. , Игуменов А.Ю. , Харасов Д.Р. , Фомиряков Э.А. , Никитин С.П. , Наний О.Е. , Трещиков В.Н.
Published: October 2023

Исследована возможность увеличения дальности работы распределенного датчика "Дунай" разработки компании "Т8 Сенсор" на базе фазочувствительного когерентного импульсного рефлектометра путем установки в волоконно-оптическую линию эрбиевого волоконного усилителя с удаленной накачкой. Проведен анализ зависимостей мощности обратного рассеяния и отношения сигнал-шум фототока от расстояния вдоль волокна. Показано, что установка в линию эрбиевого волоконного усилителя с удаленной накачкой позволяет увеличить дальность работы датчика на 45 км (с 75 до 120 км).
PUBLIC MONITORING OF ELECTORAL PROCESSES AS A TOOL OF CIVIL CONTROL
Authors:   Tambov State Technical University, PENKOV V.F.
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the article is to analyze the legal foundations of public observation, the processes of formation of practices at the level of the Russian Federation and regions, including in Tambov region. The article concerns with the influence of public observation of electoral processes on the socialization of civil society institutions and the increase of the legitimacy of electoral procedures, the formation of political culture and models of political behavior. It is stressed that the Public Chamber of Russia, the Public Chambers of subjects, NPO take part in elec-toral processes both at federal level and at municipal level. Political and legal norms regulating the activities of public observers, technologies and principles of organizing public control are given. The article deals with the phenomenon of public control with-in the prism of elections. The author evalu-ates the effectiveness of this work and for-mulates recommendations for it improve-ment. As a result of the research, the author draws the conclusion that the norms regulating public control, including public observation of elections, require the development and refinement of law enforcement practice, increasing the autonomy of civil society institutions within electoral procedures, selection of surveillance technologies, interaction with other participants in the electoral process.
THE NEW GEOPOLITICAL REALITY IN THE SUBJECTIVE ASSESSMENTS OF RUSSIAN PEOPLE: A SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
Authors:   Central Russian Institute of Management, Branch of RANEPA, MERKULOV P.A. , ALEKSEYONOK A.A. ,   Central Russian Institute of Management, Branch of RANEPA
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the article is to identify the sentiments of Russians associated with the military operation in Ukraine. The article presents the results of four stages of a panel study conducted by the Department of Sociology and Information Technology, Central Russian Institute of Management - branch of RANEPA in February-March 2022. It is stressed that it is necessary to actualize the revival of the Russian state ideology based on patriotic education, in-depth study of the history of Russia, mutual assistance, increasing the importance of the institution of the family. The article is con-cerned with the dynamics of perception of the socio-political situation, the level of trust in the main political institutions and the as-sessment of their activities, and the significance of the events for the population. As a result of the research, the authors draw conclusions that in the Russian Federation presidential approval rating is increasing. It is shown that the level of trust in Media is decreasing. The need for high-quality reliable information is revealed. Particular attention is given to the fact that although that extreme anxiety because of the events in Ukraine re-mains at high level, mainly optimistic social sentiments prevail. The level of patriotism is growing, and the majority of respondents are confident in the need to increase it.
FEATURES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT AT SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
Authors:   State University of Humanities and Technology, GUZHINA G.N. , EZHKOVA V.G. ,   State University of Humanities and Technology
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the article is to consider a project management system in the activities of small businesses enterprises using soft-ware products that optimizes the cost of end products and reduces the risks of inefficiency of management decisions. Information technologies are a priority tool for managing small business projects. The matrix of distribution of administrative tasks of management occupies a special place within the framework of the use of effective tools of the project approach. The matrix allows project managers to distribute com-plex tasks and functions managed and im-plemented not only by the employees of the project team, but also by its performers. As a result of the research, the authors draw conclusions that it is advisable to use such management solutions as management of the subject area (sphere) of the project, quality, time, budget, personnel, communications and risks management for effective project management in small business.
Globalization and Chinese Culture (Based on the Works of Chinese Scientists)
Authors: Qingzho Chi , Nurtazinab R. A.
Published: October 2023

The research is aimed at s tudying the works of Chinese authors on the influence of globalism on Chinese culture.

Aim. To identify the peculiarities of the interpretation of Chinese researchers of the influence of modern global processes on traditional Chinese culture.

Tasks. To determine the techniques used by Chinese authors in the interpretation of globalization and its impact on traditional Chinese culture.

Methods. Historical, political, and sociological research methods were used to determine the specifics of the Chinese understanding of global processes and their impact on culture.

Results. Chinese researchers adhere to the position that explains that diversity and the unity of culture are two inseparable aspects of the development of cultural diversity in the modern world. Therefore, in the context of globalization, it is necessary not only to adhere to the principle of the unity of culture as a universal phenomenon, but also to increase tolerance for cultural diversity, based on the principle of preserving each original culture, which, to varying degrees, are today affected by globalization processes.

Conclusions. For Chinese researchers in the context of globalization, the problem of cultural diversity, firstly, is an important universal factor that must be preserved. Secondly, the diversity of cultures is a condition for preserving one’s own, Chinese traditional culture. Thirdly, traditional Chinese culture in modern China has become a new ideology in state administration, which contributes to the modernization of the country. Fourth, the preservation and development of traditional Chinese culture has a positive effect on China’s rapid economic growth.
On the Guidelines for the EAEU Development
Authors: Glazyev S. Yu.
Published: October 2023

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Prospects for the development of production of computers, electronic and optical products in the Southern federal district under economic sanctions
Authors:   Южный федеральный университет, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Татьяна Анатольевна Макареня , Алексей Игоревич Калиниченко ,   Южный федеральный университет, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Али Маннаа ,   Южный федеральный университет, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Светлана Владимировна Петренко ,   Южный федеральный университет, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия
Published: October 2023

The Southern Federal District has the necessary resources for the development of such a type of industrial production as the production of computers, electronic and optical products: the production base, labor resources and capital. Especially, the resources necessary for this are presented in the Rostov region, the Republic of Crimea and the federal city of Sevastopol. The article presents possible scenarios for the development of the production of computers, electronic and optical means in the Southern Federal District under the economic sanctions imposed using cognitive modeling tools. An assessment of the effectiveness of regional industry programs or programs that have sections related to industry is given. Recommendations are given for improving the development of the production of computers, electronic and optical means by adjusting regional development programs.
Societies large and small: On the rhetoric of the Third Section under Nicholas I
Authors:   The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Voloshina S. M.
Published: October 2023

The article examines the evolution of the perception of the word “society” and its derivatives in documents of the Third Section during the reign of Nicholas I. The two distinct meanings of the word were used to refer to two traditional objects of surveillance by the secret police: society as a whole and a smaller part of it, an organization. While presenting its vision and analysis of “societies” of different levels in annual reports and current files, the Third Section simultaneously recorded the perception of public opinion by the state authorities, and acted as a meaning-forming institution that determined what exactly should be considered a society. Changes in the vocabulary used in the documents to describe different types of “societies” and such derivatives as “public opinion” (literally — “opinion by society”) reflect both political changes in the country and power practices. Whereas the first annual reports by the Third Section (from 1827 on) widely use the term “public opinion” (but only as a direct translation from the French, the language of the documents), the authors of the later reports totally avoid it. In addition, they tend to avoid the usage of “society” in the narrow sense, replacing it with various synonyms (such as “gathering” or “a bunch of”). During the last and most severe seven years of the reign of Nicholas I, the word “society” (in the broad sense) acquires a new meaning: the aggregate of people who are loyal to the tsar and the political regime.
From Lemmings in the Internet to New Valiant Protesters: Dysphemism shkolota and the representation of adolescent participation in the public sphere
Authors:   European University at St. Petersburg, Prus I. V.
Published: October 2023

In the late 2010s, one can observe intensification of debates about adolescents as political subjects among the various Russian media platforms. Adolescents became an object of close attention of political actors and institutions, journalists, pop artists and ordinary internet users. This process is very noticeable in the shifts of semantics of the dysphemism shkolota (originally a disparaging definition of elementary and middle school students). The article aims to give an overview of the change in the meaning of shkolota as the “commonplace” of imagination and representation of teenagers. To find out what shkolota means, I conducted an analysis of publications and comments on LiveJournal, a social media platform and the birthplace of shkolota. A symbolic path was traced from the “Lemmings in the Internet” to “New Valiant Protesters” within twelve years. In considering the semantic boundaries and the context of shkolota in publications and comments on the LiveJournal platform and correlating them with the socio-political context of Russia, I describe the process of transformation of the dysphemism as a simultaneous expansion of adolescent participation visibility in the public sphere and the deconstruction of the image of the passive, defenseless (primarily against adult manipulation) and dangerous adolescent in public rhetoric. Analysis of how shkolota was reshaped turns out to be a method that allows us to consider from a new perspective the public rhetoric about children in contemporary Russia.
The round-the-world trip of Petrograd children (1918–1920)
Authors:   Teddi Kolek High School, Rumanovskaya E. L. ,   Hebrew University in Jerusalem
Published: October 2023

The publication includes a historical essay: the description of a forced round-the-world trip of about 800 children and adolescents with caregivers, sent from Petrograd, which was on the verge of a famine catastrophe, in May 1918 to the Urals and Western Siberia for three months in a “nourishment colony”. Cut off from home by the uprising of the Czechoslovak Legion and by events on other fronts of the Civil War in Russia, they began to suffer from cold and hunger in the autumn — winter of 1918 and ended up in the care of the American Red Cross, which in the summer of 1919 took them from the combat zone to Vladivostok, where they lived until July 1920. Due to the impossibility of returning through the Far East and Siberia, they sailed on a Japanese ship under the flag of the Red Cross along the route: Muroran (Japan), San Francisco, Panama Canal, New York, Helsinki, Koivisto (Finland), Petrograd. The paper includes the first publication of two colonists’ documents: a handwritten newspaper, ‘Kur’inskaia mozaika’ (Mosaic of Kurya), from July 13, 1918, and the handwritten diary of the colonist Mikhail Ivanovich Kholin for the period July 12 — September 18, 1920 (Vladivostok — Petrograd). The documents were received from A. L. Moyzhes (1910–2014).