bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Element ∕ Ca ratios in Nodosariida (Foraminifera) and their potential application for paleoenvironmental reconstructions
Authors: Pacho Laura , de Nooijer Lennart , Reichart Gert-Jan
Published: October 2023

Abstract. The chemical composition of foraminiferal shells is a well-known
tool in paleoceanography to reconstruct past environments and climate. Their
application is based on the relation between environmental variables and the
concentration of elements incorporated or stable isotope fractionation
during calcification. The vast majority of these so-called
proxy relationships are based on the foraminiferal order of the Rotaliida,
which, for example, encompasses all living planktonic species. However, there
are more orders of foraminifera with calcifying members, some of which
have fundamentally different biomineralization pathways, such as the
Nodosariida, the Polymorphinida and the Vaginulinida. All these belong to
the class of the Nodosariata and produce calcite shells, which may serve as
carriers of paleoenvironmental and climate signals. The microstructures of
these shells and overall morphology of these foraminifera strongly deviate
from the Rotaliida, suggesting that their elemental and stable isotopic
composition do not necessarily respond similarly to environmental
parameters. A potential advantage of the Nodosariata is that they appear
considerably earlier in the fossil record (Carboniferous) than the Rotaliida
(Jurassic), thereby possibly extending the range of foraminifer-based
paleoceanographic reconstructions considerably. To test the potential
application of Nodosariata foraminifera as paleoproxies, we investigated
incorporation of 5 elements in 11 species as a function of environmental
parameters from a transect sampled in the Gulf of Mexico. Their element
composition (B / Ca, Na / Ca, Mg / Ca, Sr / Ca and Ba / Ca) shows a distinct
geochemical signature for these foraminifera, different to that of members of
other foraminiferal orders. Results also show an increase in Mg / Ca values
with increasing temperature, similar to that known for the Rotaliida, which
suggest that Nodosariata shells might be useful for paleotemperature
reconstructions. The difference in Mg / Ca–temperature calibration in
Nodosariata compared to Rotaliida, with the large differences in their
morphology, shell microstructures and overall geochemical composition,
suggests that the Mg / Ca-to-temperature relationship is partly independent of
the exact calcification mechanism. We compare Mg / Ca–temperature
sensitivities across foraminiferal orders and describe a relationship
between the average Mg / Ca and the sensitivity of the Mg / Ca–temperature
calibration. For other elements, the variability across orders is smaller
compared to that in Mg / Ca, which results in more similar El / Ca–environmental
calibrations.
Global aerosol typing classification using a new hybrid algorithm utilizing Aerosol Robotic Network data
Authors: Wei Xiaoli , Cui Qian , Ma Leiming , Zhang Feng , Li Wenwen , Liu Peng
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Aerosols have great uncertainty owing to the complex changes in their composition in different regions. The radiation properties of different aerosol types differ considerably and are vital in studying aerosol regional and/or global climate effects. Traditional aerosol-type identification algorithms, generally based on cluster or empirical analysis methods, are often inaccurate and time-consuming. Hence, we aimed to develop a new aerosol-type classification model using an innovative hybrid algorithm to improve the precision and efficiency of aerosol-type identification. An optical database was built using Mie scattering and a complex refractive index was used as a baseline to identify different aerosol types by applying a random forest algorithm to train the aerosol optical parameters obtained from the Aerosol Robotic Network sites. The consistency rates of the new model with the traditional Gaussian density cluster method were 90 %, 85 %, 84 %, 84 %, and 100 % for dust, mixed-coarse, mixed-fine, urban/industrial, and biomass burning aerosols, respectively. The corresponding precision of the new hybrid algorithm (F-score and accuracy scores) was 95 %, 89 %, 91 %, and 89 %. Lastly, a global map of aerosol types was generated using the new model to characterize aerosol types across the five continents. This study utilizing a novel approach for the classification of aerosol will help improve the accuracy of aerosol inversion and determine the sources of aerosol pollution.
International airport emissions and their impact on local air quality: Chemical speciation of ambient aerosols at Madrid-Barajas Airport during AVIATOR Campaign
Authors: Alzahrani Saleh , Kılıç Doğuşhan , Flynn Michael , Williams Paul , Allan James
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD), located in Spanish Capital Madrid, is the fourth-busiest airport in Europe. As part of the AVIATOR campaign, chemical composition of particulate matter and other key pollutants were measured at the airport perimeter during October 2021, to assess the impact of airport emissions on local air quality. A high-fidelity ambient instrumentation system was deployed at Madrid Airport to measure: composition of ambient aerosol and concentrations of black carbon (eBC), carbon dioxide (CO2) carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NOx), sulphur dioxide (SO2), particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), total hydrocarbon (THC), and total particle number. The average concentration for the entire campaign of eBC, NOx, SO2, PM2.5, PM10, CO and THC at the airport were, 1.07 (µg/m³), 22.7 (µg/m³), 4.10 (µg/m³), 9.35 (µg/m³), 16.43 (µg/m³), 0.23 (mg/m³) and 2.30 (mg/m³) respectively. The source apportionment analysis of the non-refractory organic aerosol (OA) using positive matrix factorisation (PMF) allowed us to discriminate between different sources of pollution, namely: Semi Volatile Oxygenated Organic Aerosol (SV-OOA), Alkane Organic Aerosol (AlkOA), and More Oxidised Oxygenated Organic Aerosol (MO-OOA) source. The results showed that SVOOA and MO-OOA accounts for more than 80 % of the total organic particle mass that was measured near runway at the airport. Trace gases correlate better with AlkOA factor more than SVOOA and MO-OOA which indicate that AlkOA is mainly related to the primary emissions of combustion. Bivariate polar plots were used for the source identification. Significantly higher concentrations of the obtained factors were observed at low wind speeds < 3m/s from the southwest where two of runways, as well as all terminals are located. Higher SO2/NOx and CO/eBC ratios were observed when the winds originating from the northeast where the 18L/36R runways are located. This is attributed to the aircraft influence and the lack of a local road source in the northeast area.
Comparison of the LEO and CPMA-SP2 techniques for black-carbon mixing-state measurements
Authors: Naseri Arash , Corbin Joel , Olfert Jason
Published: October 2023

Abstract. It is necessary to measure the mixing states of light-absorbing carbon (LAC) particles to reduce uncertainties in climate forcing due to particulate from wildfires and biomass combustion. For refractory LAC (normally called refractory black carbon; rBC), such measurements can be made using the single particle soot photometer (SP2). The SP2 measures the incandescent mass of individual particles due to heating by a 1064 nm laser. The SP2 also monitors single-particle light scattering from rBC plus internally mixed material (e.g., coatings of volatile particulate matter). rBC mixing states can be estimated from SP2 measurements by combining the scattering and incandescence signals. This is the basis of the published methods known as the (i ) scattering–incandescence lag-time, (ii ) leading-edge only (LEO), and (iii ) normalized derivative methods. More recently, the tandem centrifugal particle mass analyzer (CPMA)–SP2 method has been developed. The CPMA–SP2 method does not rely on the SP2 scattering signals and, therefore truly measures the rBC mass fraction, with no assumptions regarding particle composition or morphology. In this study, we provide the first quantitative comparison of the light-scattering and CPMA–SP2 methods for measuring mixing state. We discuss the upper and lower limits of detection (in terms of both rBC and coatings), temporal resolution, role of counting statistics, and errors associated with the measurements. We use a data set of atmospheric particles sampled at a regional background site (Kamloops, Canada; about 350 km northeast of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), where the majority of rBC was emitted by seasonal wildfires. In the overall comparison among measurement methods, the CPMA–SP2 method is found to have significantly better systematic uncertainties than the light-scattering methods for wildfire smoke. For example, the light-scattering methods could not quantify coatings on half of the rBC particles, because their light-scattering signals were below the SP2 detection limit. Consequently, the bias in SP2-only estimates of rBC mixing states depends on the size distribution of the rBC particles. Although more accurate, CPMA–SP2 measurements require significantly more time to acquire, whereas SP2-only light-scattering analyses (both LEO and lag-time) can provide near real-time qualitative information representing large rBC particles.
Evapotranspiration evaluation by 3 different protocols on a large green roof in the greater Paris area
Authors: Versini Pierre-Antoine , Castellanos-Diaz Leydy Alejandra , Ramier David , Tchiguirinskaia Ioulia
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Nature-Based Solutions have appeared as relevant solutions to mitigate urban heat islands. To improve our knowledge on the assessment of this ecosystem service and the related physical processes (evapotranspiration), monitoring campaigns are required. It was the objective of several experiments carried out on the Blue Green Wave, a large green roof located at Champs-sur-Marne (France). Three different protocols were implemented and tested to assess the evapotranspiration flux at different scales. The first one was based on the surface energy balance (large scale). The second one was carried out by an evapotranspiration chamber (small scale). The third one was based on the water balance evaluated during dry periods (punctual scale). In addition to these evapotranspiration estimates, several hydro-meteorological variables (especially temperature) were measured. Related data and Python programs providing preliminary elements of analysis and graphical representation have been made available. They illustrate the space-time variability of the studied processes regarding their observation scale. The dataset (Versini et al., 2023a) is available here: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8064053
ON THE ISSUE OF ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY IN THE SPHERE OF TRAFFICKING AND CONSUMPTION OF NARCOTIC DRUGS, PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES, NEW POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
Authors: ЕВСИКОВА Е.В. , КОВАЛИШИНА К.В.
Published: October 2023

В статье рассматриваются теоретические аспекты и практические особенности административ- ной ответственности в сфере оборота наркотических средств, психотропных веществ, новых потенциально опас- ных психоактивных веществ. Изучается административно-деликтная ситуация в данной сфере на основе анализа статистических данных Судебного департамента при Верховном Суде Российской Федерации. Авторами выно- сятся собственные предложения по усовершенствованию противодействия правонарушениям в данной сфере.

The article discusses the theoretical aspects and practical features of administrative responsibility in the sphere of trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, new potentially dangerous psychoactive substances. The administrative and tort situation in this area is studied based on the analysis of statistical data of the Judicial Department at the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation. The authors make their own proposals to improve counteraction to offenses in this area.
Team Cohesion Profiles: Influence on the Development of Mental Skills and Stress Management
Authors: Muñoz Amaia Ramírez , Vega-Díaz Marta , González-García Higinio
Published: October 2023

High-level sports competitions involve facing highly challenging situations. Athletes must maintain strong team cohesion with peers, have specific mental abilities, and high-stress control to overcome adversity and report high sports performance. This research aimed to identify team cohesion profiles and examine whether participants differed significantly in their mental abilities and stress management. The sample consisted of 146 promising and talented athletes from the Sports Talent Development of the Provincial Council of Guipúzcoa (Spain) (Mage = 20.08; SD = 4.68), who completed the questionnaire on Psychological Characteristics Related to Sports Performance (CPRD). Cluster analyzes revealed three profiles; (a) profile with low team cohesion; (b) profile with average team cohesion; (c) profile with high team cohesion. Results showed significant differences in mental abilities (i.e., positive self-talk), and marginally significant differences in self-confidence, between the profiles. The best scores were reported in profile (b). In conclusion, the combination of low individualism, high social cohesion, and medium team spirit seems to be the most recommendable for promoting mental abilities and self-confidence in athletes' samples. As practical implications, the programs that train the mental abilities of athletes and control management should consider the importance of team cohesion to obtain improvements in the results of the competitions.
Student Engagement and its Association with Peer Relation and Teacher-Student Relation: A Systematic Review
Authors: Wu Yang
Published: October 2023

The construction of translation discipline in colleges and universities has a significant impact on the quality of interpretation. The aim of this is to investigate the effect and influencing factors of translation discipline construction such as curriculum design, faculty qualification, and student motivation in colleges and universities on the quality of interpretation under the background of new liberal arts, specifically, to explore the relationship between translation discipline construction and the quality of interpretation and to examine the moderating role of practical skills training of art education and interpreters' experience in art discipline in this relationship. This quantitative study used a questionnaire survey to collect data from 450 college students majoring in interpretation by using simple random sampling. Data was analyzed by using SPSS and smart PLS. The study found that practical skills training in art education and interpreters' experience in art discipline moderated the relationship between translation discipline construction and interpretation quality. The findings suggest that curriculum design, faculty qualification, and student motivation should be given more attention in translation discipline construction. Moreover, practical skills training in art education and interpreters' experience in art discipline enhance the effect of translation discipline construction on interpretation quality. The curriculum design, faculty qualification, and student motivation all significantly influence the effect of translation discipline construction on the quality of interpretation.
OPERATION OF BLAST FURNACES IN CONDITIONS OF LOW RAFT
Authors: Калько А.А. , Волков Е.А. , Калько О.А. , Хреева С.Н.
Published: October 2023

Описан опыт отработки технологии работы доменных печей при снижении теоретической температуры горения в условиях ПАО «Северсталь». Представлены основные негативные моменты, проявляющиеся при освоении новой технологии. Показаны результаты работы доменных печей со снижением теоретической температуры горения.

The experience of the technology of blast furnaces with decreasing of RAFT in the conditions of PAO “Severstal” is described. The main negative aspects during the development of a new technology are presented. The results of the operation of blast furnaces with low RAFT are shown.
Awareness, Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Factors Associated with Risky Sexual Behaviour among STI Patients
Authors: Kumar Patel Prince , Bali Singh Tej , Kumar Singh Satyendra
Published: October 2023

Background & Objective: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are major public health problems and the leading cause of morbidity in developing countries. Risky sexual practice exposes for the acquisition of STI. This study aims to determine awareness, knowledge of STIs and various associated factors regarding risky sexual behavior.
Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among STIs patients between 15 to 60 years old from a tertiary care centre during August 2022 to March 2023. Data were collected through self-administered structured questionnaire. Bivariate analysis involved the use of the Chi-square test for assessing the significance of associations between factors associated with risky sexual behavior among STI patients and sociodemographic variables.
Results: A total of 194 patients with STIs were included. The mean age (±SD) for the enrolled patients was 32.8 (±9) years. Majority of STIs positive patients were found in the age group of 25–34 years. Knowledge of specific STIs was highest for HIV/AIDS (96.4%) whereas lower percentages were noted for rest others STIs. Family/parents were poor (8.8%) sources of information compared TV/radio (78.9%). Unemployment, more than one partners, sex in drunken state, using drugs to enhance sexual experience, etc. are various factors found to be significantly associated with high-risk sexual behavior.
Interpretation & conclusions: This study revealed that a low percentage of participants were adequately aware of the common types, symptoms, and complications of STIs. Due to a lack of adequate knowledge of STIs, young individuals frequently participate in high-risk activities. There is a need to focus on promoting the sexual education of adolescents and young adults. Counseling, education, and information are significant preventive measures to be used against the spread of sexually transmitted infections.

Key words: Awareness, knowledge, sexual behavior, sexually transmitted infections
Competitive observance by the Russian Federation and the USA of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty
Authors: Vylegzhanin A. N. , Kiseleva O. A. , Shtodina I. U.
Published: October 2023

Introduction. Thе Russian Federation and the USA, being parties to the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, in their national legal acts refer to this source. Each of these states recognizes that the 1967 Outer Space regime is to be perfected, while having different legal outer space policy. The USA is a leader of the military outer space infrastructure and of creation national outer space legislation and separate international agreements (“The Artemis Accords”), thus imposing its own track to develop the 1967 Treaty.

Materials and methods. This research addresses relevant international documents on international space law as well as acts of national legislation pertaining to the topic. Research results. In modern political conditions the quality of a state defense and its economic development is linked to the efficiency of the outer space infrastructure, including communication and reconnaissance satellites. While the U.S. intends to achieve military supremacy in the outer space, the 1967 Treaty seems to be a barrier to such intention although the U.S. provides its own interpretation of the Treaty. Another significant area of competition between Russia and USA in the outer space legal policy is the observance of the natural resources treaty provisions. According to the USA, a state is entitled unilaterally exploit the space resources, and its persons are entitled to commercial use of such resources based on national law. This position of the United States resulted in creation of its national legislation opportunities for natural resources activities in outer space. The Russian Federation continues to defend multilateral approach to the exploitation of space resources and to call upon strictly observance of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty. There are also competitive legal positions of the USA and Russia relating to the notion of “common province of mankind” provided by the 1967 Treaty.

The main results. In this context, the paper after providing prolegomena to the competitive principle in international law, suggests some theoretical ideas for perfecting of the legal position of the Russian Federation as a response to the modern outer space legal policy of the USA.

Discussion and conclusions. In the legal literature on this issue different views are assessed – from a radical rejection of the US model of behavior and continuation of efforts to strengthen the 1967 Treaty regime, to proposals to adopt a new national Russian legislation providing rights of persons to exploit the natural resources of celestial bodies, thus provid-ing incentives for private investors. This track leads to more competition with the USA, observing at the same time the 1967 Treaty as the “corpus juris specialis”.
Sources of international family law: a posse ad esse non valet consequentia
Authors: Voytovich E. P.
Published: October 2023

The sources of international family law are not accurately defined in Russian legislation and legal doctrine, and are often misinterpreted in practice as well. The subject of this study, therefore, is the legal form of private international law norms, to determine the set of sources to be used to resolve cross-border family disputes in Russia. The research methodology adopted by the author includes the logical methods of analysis and synthesis, as well as formal, legal and comparative private scientific methods. A logical result of insufficient attention to the sources of private international law is the persisting ambiguity in their composition, which has manifested into the analysis of the sources of international family law.

The author concludes that the broad understanding of private international law sources proposed by legal doctrines and the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation does not find full confirmation in resolving cross-border family disputes in practice. Outdated regulation does not allow international treaties to maintain precedence in the system of sources. Despite the Ruling of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation on the procedure for its application, the use of international treaties has not become wide-spread in resolving cross-border family disputes by Russian courts.

The inconsistency of Russian legislation with the generally recognized principles and norms of international law has sparked academic discussion regarding their regulatory impact. This, however, did not prevent the highest court from referring to them as the sources of private international law for the Russian Federation. This study demonstrates the lack of convincing evidence for their use as a source of international family law.

Acts of international organizations, when provided in the form of an international treaty or regulation, can serve as a basis for resolving cross-border family disputes. Acts that do not have a similar expression are not sources, but can influence the legislator due to their rec-ommendatory nature.

The domestic legislation of the Russian Federation comprises a large number of Acts con-taining the norms of international family law. While agreeing with the idea of its codification as a whole, the author opines that it requires not only a thorough analysis of de lege lata, but also a balanced approach to de lege ferenda.

Customs recognized in the Russian Federation have the potential value of a source of international family law. However, at the same time, their use in resolving cross-border family disputes is not supported by empirical data.

Foreign law, including foreign customs, is the set of rules that can be applied in resolving disputes, subject to regulatory permission. They should be distinguished from the sources of law of the national legal system. Therefore, it is incorrect to consider them as sources of private international law of the Russian Federation.
ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТЬ ПОЖНИВНОГО ВОЗДЕЛЫВАНИЯ МАСЛИЧНОГО ЛЬНА В УСЛОВИЯХ ЮГА-ВОСТОКА КАЗАХСТАНА
Authors: Оспанбаев Жумагали , Сембаева Айзада , Жапаев Рауан , Досжанова Айнур , Куныпияева Гуля , Майбасова Асель , Абдразаков Ерлан
Published: October 2023

В данной статье приведены результаты полевых исследовании по подбору наиболее пригодных культур для основного и пожнивного возделывания в условиях орошения юго-востока Казахстана. В результате исследования выявлены наиболее пригодные культуры для основного и промежуточного пожнивного  посева, определены оптимальные сроки и способы посева промежуточных пожнивных культур, выявлена роль промежуточных пожнивных культур в сохранении фитосанитарного состояния посевов. Наиболее пригодной культурой для возделывания в качестве основной покровной культурой является озимая пшеница, которая показала хорошую перезимовку, рост и развитие, формирование высокой продуктивности. Наибольшую продуктивность при хорошей скороспелости обеспечивал районированный сорт озимой пшеницы Стекловидная 24, который использован нами в качестве основной покровной культуры, после уборки которой высевали изучаемые пожнивные культуры. В условиях светло-каштановых почв юго-востока Казахстана формирование урожая пожнивных покровных культур во многом зависит как от применяемой агротехники, так от условий года возделывания. Гарантированный урожай товарной продукции при пожнивном посеве после озимой пшеницы обеспечивал масличный лен.
Kompetensi Guru Pesantren Modern (Studi tentang Pedagogical Content Knowledge)
Authors: Utari Dalia , Harahap Radinal Mukhtar , Ritonga Abdullah Sani
Published: October 2023

Artikel ini merupakan penjabaran atas kompetensi pedagogik guru pondok pesantren modern yang tidak hanya dibatasi pada pedagogical knowledge, tetapi juga mengintegrasikannya dengan content knowledge guna membentuk kompetensi yang disebut pedagogical content knowledge. Artikel ini didasarkan pada penelitian lapangan di Pondok Pesantren Ar-Raudlatul Hasanah yang telah menyelenggarakan kegiatan pendidikan selama 40 tahun (1982-2022). Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa guru di pondok pesantren harus (1) memiliki pengetahuan yang mendalam tentang materi (mâddah) yang diajarkannya dan (2) memiliki keterampilan untuk mengajarkan materi tersebut. Untuk yang pertama, pesantren mengkajinya dari latar belakang keilmuan, termasuk perilaku guru sehari-hari, membenahinya melalui pembinaan dan pelatihan, dan mewajibkannya untuk menyiapkan pelajaran secara tertulis (I'dâd Tadrîs). Adapun yang kedua, pesantren menawarkan micro-teaching pada awal penerimaan sebagai guru, membentuk kelompok Ta'hîl, dan sewaktu-waktu mengangkat guru senior untuk mengambil alih pengawasan langsung. Dengan demikian kualitas pembelajaran dapat terpantau bahkan ditingkatkan. Dokumen ini diharapkan dapat menjadi masukan bagi lembaga tersebut ataupun lembaga pendidikan lainnya
Harmfulness of prooxidants in bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm children
Authors: Ceahlau Mariana , Selevestru Rodica , Tagadiuc Olga , Sciuca Svetlana
Published: October 2023

Introduction. Oxidative stress can be defined as the imbalance of the redox state of a certain system including living one (organelle, cell, organ/tissue), which excessively produces reactive oxygen and/or reactive nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) that exceed the capacity of the antioxidant defense system, which have the ability to slow down or even prevent the oxidative damage of macromolecules. Oxidative stress is a pathogenic mechanism of a large variety of diseases, including pulmonary one. Material and methods. 81 preterm born children included in the study were divided into the main group – preterm children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), and the control group – preterm children without BPD. The comparison groups were prospectively evaluated clinical, instrumental and laboratory (TPA, prooxidant-antioxidant balance, nitric oxide metabolistes and MDA). Data were statistically analyzed using Microsoft Excel, MedCalc and SPSS and Contingency Table Analysis as a way to evaluate the performance of a diagnostic test. Results. In preterm children with BPD were found to be decreased by 29% (p < 0.001) the prooxidant-antioxidant balance (PAB) and the nitric oxide metabolistes (NO) level by 12% (p < 0.001) compared to children in the control group. The assessment of tissue oxidative damage markers revealed a significant 62% (p < 0.001) increase in malonic dialdehyde (MDA) content and a 4.86-fold (p < 0.001) increase in total prooxidant activity (TPA) in children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia compared to children in the control group. Our study confirms that TPA, PAB, MDA and NO values are reliable markers of hypoxic tissue damage at children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and can be recommended for assessing the intensity of oxidative stress. Conclusions. Pulmonary bronchodysplasia is characterized by the imbalance of prooxidant-antioxidant processes with the exacerbation of prooxidant ones that trigger the oxidative/nitrosative stress and the deterioration of vital chemical compounds.
Venous and arterial endothelium: markers of dysfunction and pathophysiological significance
Authors: Ojog Victor , Lozovanu Svetlana
Published: October 2023

Introduction. Endothelial dysfunction is a result of complex pathogenic interface involving inflammation, oxidative stress, disorders of endothelization and hemostasis etc., in both arteries and veins, leading to a lot of cardiovascular diseases. Identifying markers with high predictive value has an important diagnostic and prognostic significance. Material and methods. To create this review article, we conducted a thorough search for relevant references that are current, specific, and aligned with the goals of the article. We utilized databases such as PubMed, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and Cochrane, going as far back as the year 2000 to gather the necessary information. The identified articles were structured based on the main objectives, comprehensively analyzed, and the key findings have been critically exposed. Results. A few main markers endothelial dysfunction were revealed, which reflect axial pathogenic events such as inflammation, endothelium lesion and reendothelization, inherent hemostasis disorders and prothrombotic risk. Likewise, some distinct morphophysiological traits of arterial and venous endothelium are disentangled, as well as markers having common and distinct predictive power of endothelial dysfunction in arteries and veins. Conclusions. Multi-marker panel is a reliable tool for prediction of endothelial dysfunction in both arteries and veins, as well as the risk of inherent consequences. Noteworthy, majority of markers are common for arteries and veins, but some, like C-reactive protein and von Willebrand factor should be treated distinctly.
Advancements in polyurethane coating: Synthesis and characterization of a novel hyper branched polyester polyol
Authors: Abdollahi Mohammad , Khalili Behzad
Published: October 2023

Hyperbranched polyester polyols have emerged as a promising candidate for polyurethane coatings due to their unique structure and properties. In this context, this paper aims to synthesize a new hyperbranched polyester polyol and evaluate its potential as a polyol for polyurethane coating applications. In this study, the synthesis of hyperbranched polyester polyol involves the reaction between a multifunctional alcohol and a multifunctional carboxylic acid or anhydride. It is further modified by incorporating 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and styrene. The properties of the polyester polyol were characterized using various analytical techniques, including FTIR, NMR, SEM and TGA. This paper also provides a discussion on the potential applications of the synthesized hyperbranched polyester polyol in several industries such as automotive, aerospace and construction.
Practice to Relax Your Mind and Soul: Laughing Therapy
Authors: Sharma Bharti
Published: October 2023

The aim of this information sheet is to remind you about how we can manage our stress using laughing therapy. Every working women and men are faced with stress in their work place daily but they never knew how to cope up and deal with the stressors and sources of stress. Stress has harmful psychological and physiological effects on our body. Laughter therapy is very effective to reduce the stress level. Laughter is universally well accepted phenomenon. Laughter therapy relaxes the muscles and improves breathing. It increases friendliness, collaboration and facilitates group identity, harmony and cohesiveness by decreasing stress-causing hormones in the blood. Eventually, laughter enhances quality of life by reducing the level of stress. Laughter can be effective self- care tool to cope with stress. An ability to find laughter therapy gives as a sense of perception on our problem. Laughter provides a release for accumulated tension.
Tigecycline induced liver toxicity in a renal transplant recipient with hepatic histology imitating sepsis
Authors:   National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Mikras Asias 75, 11527, Athens, Greece, Sakellariou Stratigoula
Published: October 2023

Background: Tigecycline has an expanded broad-spectrum antibacterial activity including multi-drug resistant pathogens. A case of a renal transplant recipient with tigecycline- induced acute liver injury is presented.
Massive feto-maternal transfusion: A literature review and case report
Authors:   Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy., Galli Cecilia
Published: October 2023

Objective: Massive Fetomaternal Hemorrhage (FMH) is an obstetrics emergency. To date, etiology remains unknown. The signs and symptoms are unfortunately unspecific and often the suspicion for the diagnosis arises
The first clinical report of Kleefstra syndrome in an omani patient with classical phenotype
Authors:   National Genetics Centre, Royal Hospital, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman., Araimi Musallam Al
Published: October 2023

Background: Kleefstra syndrome is a rare genetic disorder encountered in pediatrics. Its main phenotypic features encompass dysmorphic features, including microcephaly, brachycephaly, and midface hypoplasia
Surgical management of a spectacular bilateral genu valgum in renal osteodystrophy: A case report
Authors:   El Manar Medical School, Tunis, Tunisia, Kamoun Khaled
Published: October 2023

Genu-Valgum is a common and usually benign condition, but some severe deformities are still challenging for orthopaedic surgeon
Preserving the sanctity of the physician peer review system
Authors:   University of Central Florida College of Medicine. 6718 Lake Nona Blvd. Orlando, Florida 32827, USA., Gharagozloo Farid
Published: October 2023

A just, equitable, and credible peer review process is the cornerstone of a high quality and safe Health Care System. The importance of an unbiased and protected Peer Review System is codified in the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986
Near fatal asthma: Acute effect of omalizumab in paediatric patient undergoing extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2R)
Authors:   SS. Trinita Hospital ASL Novara, Novara, Italy., Colombo Davide
Published: October 2023

Objective: status asthmaticus not responsive to therapy are not a prerogative of severe asthma. We report the case of a severe status asthmaticus refractory to medical therapy, undergoing Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (IMV) and extra-corporeal carbon dioxide removal
Long term outcomes of stenting of a single internal carotid artery in complex head and neck paragangliomas
Authors:   Otologist and Skull Base Surgeon, Gruppo Otologico and Mario Sanna Foundation, Piacenza-Rome, Casa di Cura Piacenza S.P.A., Piacenza, Italy, Piras Gianluca
Published: October 2023

Background: The introduction of preoperative reinforcement of the internal carotid artery (ICA) with stents has significantly improved surgical management of head and neck paragangliomas.
Complete reversal of arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy: Case report
Authors:   Cardiologist, Medpark International Hospital, 24 Andrei Doga street, MD-2024, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, Darciuc Radu
Published: October 2023

Several published data confirm the fact that arrhythmias could induce dilated cardiomyopathy referred as arrythmia-induced cardiomyopathy (AiCMP)
A case of an adult complicated left diaphragmatic hernia: Case report and literature review
Authors:   Mount Lebanon Hospital Balamand University Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon, Hadeer Ribal Aby
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Diaphragmatic hernia by definition is the protrusion of abdominal structures into the thoracic cavity. Classified as either congenital or acquired, adult diaphragmatic hernia without a history of trauma is rare, and iatrogenic
Contrast-enhanced computed tomographic evaluation of coeliac, hepatic and superior mesenteric arterial variants
Authors:   St Johns Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, India, Reddy K Shreyas
Published: October 2023

Background: With the advent of new hepato-biliary interventions, preoperative assessment of coeliac, hepatic, and mesenteric arterial anatomy has now become a necessity for surgeons and interventional radiologists.
New Cosmetic Carriers to Reduce Water Consumption and Waste
Authors:   R & D Center, Nanotechnology Unit, Academy of history of healthcare Art, Rome, Italy., Morganti Pierfrancesco
Published: October 2023

Beauty industry produces each year about 120 billion of packaging units, 60% of which are made by plastic materials, invading the oceans as waste microparticles, toxic for animals and humans.
Pathomorphological Features of Lhermitte-Duclos Disease: A Rare Clinical Observation and Literature Review
Authors:   Polenov Russian Scientific Research Institute of Neurosurgery-branch of Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Sitovskaya DA
Published: October 2023

Dysplastic Cerebellar Gangliocytoma (DCG) or Lhermitte-Duclos Disease (LDD) is a rare neoplasm in the cerebellum of unclear etiology.
The Effectiveness And Safety Of Concomitant Ticagrelor Using With Fibrinolytic In ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients
Authors: DUYAN Murat , GÜNLÜ Serhat
Published: October 2023

Objective: The effectiveness and safety of administration ticagrelor simultaneously with fibrinolytic in STEMI remains unclear. Our study aims to compare and evaluate ticagrelor and clopidogrel in STEMI patients treated with fibrinolytics

Material and Methods: The study consisted of 180 STEMI patients over 18 age who were given fibrinolytic therapy and had no absolute contraindications for treatment. Ticagrelor was given to 94 patients and clopidogrel was given to 86 patients. Loading doses were given to patients concurrently with fibrinolysis, followed by maintenance doses. The primary outcome was six-month follow-up for all-cause mortality, major cardiovascular events, stroke, recurrent MI, target vessel revascularization, and major bleeding. The secondary outcome was to evaluate patients over 75 years of age, use of rivaroxaban, and major adverse events that will develop in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Results: There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of in-hospital death, GFR values (0.05). Mortality was observed in 5 of 86 patients using clopidogrel and in 4 of 94 patients using ticagrelor. (Log-rank test, p:0.63 HR=0.72 (95%CI, 0.19-2.67)). The BARC type 3-5 bleeding in patients using ticagrelor and clopidogrel were statistically similar. (Log-rank test, p:0.77 HR=1.23 (95%CI, 0.31 - 4.79))

Conclusions: In this study, we found the use of ticagrelor with fibrinolytic therapy was similar to clopidogrel in terms of effectiveness and safety.
HUBUNGAN KARAKTERISTIK DEMOGRAFI DENGAN KEJADIAN DISMINORE PADA WANITA USIA SUBUR DI DESA SIHONONGAN KECAMATAN PARANGINAN KABUPATEN HUMBANG HASUNDUTAN TAHUN 2022
Authors: Lilis Novitarum  , Imelda Derang  , Ester Sianturi
Published: October 2023

Every month women will experience menstruation, most women experience dysmenorrhea women who have an menarche age will have an impact on the incidence of dysmenorrhea and women must maintain nutritional status. This study aims to determine the relationship between demographic characteristics and the incidence of dysmenorrhea in women of childbearing age at Sihonongan Village, Paranginan District, Humbang Hasundutan Regency 2022. This type of research used a cross sectional design. The sampling technique use purposive sampling, totaling 90 respondents. The instrument used is a demographic characteristics questionnaire and a dysmenorrhea questionnaire. The results showed that the family history is 65.6%, nutritional status show good category 90% and the incidence of dysmenorrhea was 86.7%. Based on the results of the Fisher exact test statistical test, age is not associated with the incidence of dysmenorrhea, the p-value is 0.867 (>0.05), family history is associated with the incidence of dysmenorrhea, the p-value is 0.006 (<0.05), nutritional status is not associated with the incidence of dysmenorrhea obtained p-value 0.343 (> 0.05). It is recommended for women of childbearing age to pay more attention to nutritional status such as consuming fruits and vegetables that are high in vitamins, protein, and carbohydrates and drinking enough water.
KOMUNIKASI BADAN PENGAWAS PEMILIHAN UMUM MENGENAI PROGRAM JARIMU AWASI PEMILU MENUJU PEMILIHAN UMUM 2024 (STUDI PADA BAWASLU KABUPATEN SIDOARJO)
Authors: Theresia Arcell Arinjani Marsudi  , Endang Indartuti  , Supri Hartono
Published: October 2023

Pembentukan Komunitas Digital Pengawasan Partisipatif oleh Badan Pengawas Pemilihan Umum memiliki tujuan untuk mempermudah masyarakat dalam pertukaran informasi terkait eksploitasi SARA, kampanye mengandung ujaran kebencian, dan dapat mengurangi resiko penyebaran berita hoax dengan penanganan yang cepat karena segala sesuatu yang diupload dan dilaporkan pada forum “Jarimu Awasi Pemilu” langsung terhubung oleh Bawaslu RI. Diluncurkannya program “Jarimu Awasi Pemilu” merupakan strategi Bawaslu untuk menegakkan keadilan dan mempertahankan keutuhan NKRI.

Tujuan dari adanya penelitian ini yaitu mengetahui komunikasi Badan Pengawas Pemilihan Umum Kabupaten Sidoarjo berkaitan dengan implementasi program “Jarimu Awasi Pemilu” kepada seluruh lapisan masyarakat di wilayah Sidoarjo. Hasil penelitian yang didapatkan oleh peneliti bahwa diluncurkannya program “Jarimu Awasi Pemilu” sesuai dengan Peraturan Badan Pengawas Pemilihan Umum Republik Indonesia No 2 Tahun 2023 tentang Pengawasan Partisipatif. Bawaslu Kabupaten Sidoarjo menetapkan tiga sasaran utama dalam memberikan sosialisasi terkait “Jarimu Awasi Pemilu” yakni (1) Pemuda Milenial, (2) Masyarakat Peduli Pemilu (Pemilik Kepentingan), (3) Masyarakat yang Paham Teknologi. Dengan menggunakan media (1) Akun resmi Bawaslu Sidoarjo, (2) Gerakan seribu status melalui WhatsApp (3) Posko Jarimu Awasi Pemilu. Ketiga hal tersebut menjadi saluran media dalam melakukan komunikasi yang dilakukan oleh Bawaslu Sidoarjo untuk sosialisasi terkait implementasi program “Jarimu Awasi Pemilu”.

Kesimpulan yang diperoleh pada penelitian ini yakni komunikasi yang dilakukan Bawaslu Kabupaten Sidoarjo mengenai implementasi program “Jarimu Awasi Pemilu” tidak dapat menjangkau setiap lapisan masyarakat di wilayah Kabupaten Sidoarjo. Komunikasi implementasi program berhasil jika hanya dilihat dari sudut pandang jajaran Bawaslu dan Panwaslu Kabupaten Sidoarjo. Jika dilihat dari sisi masyarakat komunikasi  program “Jarimu Awasi Pemilu” yang dilakukan oleh Bawaslu Sidoarjo tidak memiliki pengaruh kepada masyarakat, yang berarti Bawaslu Sidoarjo gagal dalam mensosialisasikan program “Jarimu Awasi Pemilu.
What Forms Could Introspective Systems Take? A Research Programme
Authors: Kammerer François , Frankish Keith
Published: October 2023

We propose a new approach to the study of introspection. Instead of asking what form introspection actually takes in humans or other animals, we ask what forms it could take, in natural or artificial minds. What are the dimensions along which forms of introspection could vary? This
is a relatively unexplored question, but it is one that has the potential to open new avenues of study and reveal new connections between existing ones. It may, for example, focus attention on possible forms of introspection radically different from the human one and help to integrate competing
theories of human introspection in a non-adversarial manner. We introduce and motivate the project, provide a preliminary mapping of the space of possible forms of introspection, and sketch a programme for interdisciplinary research on the topic.
Finnish Teachers’ Views on their Pupils’ Writing Challenges
Authors: Pentikäinen Johanna
Published: October 2023

Finland is a country that supports public-only education that aims to provide the same basic education for all its residents. In the National Core Curriculum, strong reading and writing skills are considered a foundation for further learning and essential for civil society and democracy. The recent national evaluations done in Finland show the warning trend of weakening writing skills among school-age children, adding that when the individual differences in performance tend to grow bigger, it may promote “inequalization.” This article discusses how Finnish L1 teachers working at all levels of basic and secondary education view their pupils’ challenges in writing. The data consists of survey responses from a relatively large group of Finnish L1 teachers (N = 376). As part of the survey conducted in 2019, the teachers were asked to define what challenges the present day has brought to their classrooms in terms of writing learning. The survey data shows that the teachers mention challenges in language competencies, working skills, social participation, and developing voice and meaning in writing. These findings seem to reflect an emphasis on individual cognitive skills rather than seeing writing as social interaction and integration. The teachers commonly blame a lack of reading and increased use of social media for causing their pupils’ writing challenges, which also reflects the importance of sociocultural identification in all communication. This topic would need more detailed research in terms of quantitative analysis, in-depth case studies, and interventions to develop accurate writing pedagogy. Still, it is possible to note that the pedagogical thinking of writing may not yet be able to capture the ever-increasing importance of participation in textual communities, be it of a classroom group or societal scale.
Structure and Mutation Rate of SARS COVID-19 Virus
Authors:   Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, India, Nigam Parth
Published: October 2023

The world economy, society, and health have all been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to investigate the importance of understanding the disease, its impact, and potential prevention measures. Our study analyzed the global spread and impact of COVID-19, highlighting the importance of understanding the disease to develop effective prevention measures. We analyzed epidemiological data and observed a significant increase in the number of cases and deaths globally. We identified common symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath, and we analyzed risk fac-tors such as age, underlying medical conditions, and immunosuppression. We also studied the transmission modes of COVID-19, including human-to-human transmission through respiratory droplets and contact with contaminated surfaces. Our study highlights the importance of prevention measures such as social distancing, mask-wearing, and hand hygiene in controlling the spread of COVID-19. We analyzed the effectiveness of these measures, which were implemented globally to prevent the spread of the virus. Our observations indicate that these measures, when combined, have reduced the spread of the virus and prevented millions of cases and deaths globally.