bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Profile of congenital heart disease and its mode of presentation in children admitted in a tertiary care hospital: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Mallick M. Suhail Alam , Jana Jadab Kumar , Maiti Swarupananda , Pal Abhay Charan
Published: December 2024

Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is contributing more to the infant mortality rate these days. Therefore, we must investigate the profiles of CHD, it's presenting clinical features, and its consequences to assist pediatricians and cardiologists in taking the necessary actions as soon as possible to reduce infant mortality further.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 111 infants with CHD who were admitted to the Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital's pediatric medicine department in Bankura, India. The children ranged in age from one month to five years. Following approval by the Institutional Ethics Committee and parental/guardian consent, we used a case record proforma to gather data on enrolled children over ten months. To analyze the data, EpiInfo (version 3.5.1) software was used. This study received approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee.
Result: Male children contributed 53.15%, while female children contributed 46.85%. Children between the ages of one and six months made up 55.86% of the total. Among cardiac lesions, acyanotic CHD was more prevalent than cyanotic CHD (81.08% vs. 18.92%). In all cases of CHD, the most prevalent lesion type was ventricular septal defect (VSD) (43.24%). The most prevalent form of cyanotic CHD, however, was the tetralogy of Fallot's (9.9%). Most of the children with atrial septal defects presented in late infancy. Inadequate weight gain (85.59%) and malnutrition (84.68%) were the most prevalent clinical characteristics and complications of CHD.
Conclusion: The most common complication of CHD in children under five is malnutrition, a risk factor for infant death. Hence, a community-based case-control study is essential to determine the precise extent of these burdens.
Hearing screening in neonates admitted in neonatal intensive care unit at tertiary care centre of Southern Rajasthan
Authors: Roat Santosh , Jain Bhupesh , Sankhala Ravikant , Das Dipu
Published: December 2024

Background: Hearing impairment is a common congenital condition, significantly impacting speech and social development in children. Early detection and intervention are crucial for improving outcomes, yet many cases go undiagnosed. This study aims to identify hearing impairment among neonates in a tertiary care centre using otoacoustic emission (OAE) and auditory brainstem evoked response (ABER) screening methods.
Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted in the paediatric department of RNT medical college, Udaipur, over six months. Newborns admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit were screened based on risk factors as per the joint committee on infant hearing guidelines. Inclusion criteria included high-risk factors such as low birth weight, mechanical ventilation (>5 days), APGAR score etc. Descriptive analysis was performed, with statistical significance assessed using the Chi-square test.
Results: Of the 750 newborns screened, 64.67% passed bilaterally in first OAE screening, remaining were referred. Among referred babies, second OAE screening showed a referral rate of 16.9%. Significant associations were found between hearing impairment and risk factors such as low birth weight, low APGAR scores, and prolonged mechanical ventilation. ABER testing confirmed hearing impairment in 9 /140 tested infants, resulting in an incidence of 55.11 per 1,000 in high-risk infants and 3.2 per 1,000 in low-risk infants. The overall incidence was 12 per 1,000 infants.
Conclusions: In high-risk group hearing impairment primarily associated with low birth weight and prolonged mechanical ventilation (>5 days), low Apgar score, ototoxic drug. In high-risk group hearing impairment (5.5%) was more than low risk group (0.32%).
A study on mumps infection in children aged 1-12 years in a tertiary care hospital, South India: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Sri Bhanu Kshatri Sushma , Nadimpalli Madhavi , Manchu Madan Mohan , Duggirala Manikyamba , Vantaku Venkata Vijayalakshmi
Published: December 2024

Background: Mumps is a highly contagious disease effecting children globally with disease presentation varying from being asymptomatic to unilateral or bilateral parotid gland enlargement. It causes serious complications like orchitis, aseptic meningitis, pancreatitis etc. During introduction of MR vaccine in NIS by the Government of India, Mumps vaccine was not included due to lack of enough data representing actual burden of the disease in our country.
Methods: This study was done from January 2024 to August 2024 following a surge in Mumps cases in children aged 1 to 12 years attending paediatrics department, Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada.
Results: A total of 76 children were included in the study. Children were mostly in the age group 6-10 years (44). Both male (37) and female (36) children were equally affected. Most of the children were from rural areas (67%). 75 (98.7%) children were completely vaccinated with the majority being vaccinated in the Government sector (86.85%). Only 9 (11.85%) children received mumps vaccine. Contact with an individual with mumps was seen in 51 children (67.11%). The majority of the cases were reported during the months of March-April (89.47%). All 76 children presented with parotid swelling either unilateral (22) or bilateral (52) with 2 children having both parotid and submandibular gland swellings. Mumps-related complications like pancreatitis, aseptic meningitis and both were seen in 6 cases,4 cases and 2 cases respectively.
Conclusions: The government of India is to take necessary action to include the mumps vaccine in the UIP along with the MR vaccine to prevent mumps and its complications.
Isolated unilateral medial rectus palsy: a rare presentation of midbrain infarction in a child
Authors: Modage Anita , Gaonkar Virendra , Pereira Myla Isha , Lolyekar Aishwarya Vijay
Published: December 2024

This case study describes a rare instance of isolated unilateral medial rectus palsy in a young patient with Fabry disease, an X-linked lysosomal storage disease. A five-and-a-half-year-old child did not exhibit any other symptoms associated with a stroke, other than abrupt onset diplopia and a pronounced left-eye squint. Isolated medial rectus palsy as a sole presentation of midbrain infarct is a rare entity. Fabry disease is associated with an increased risk of ischemic strokes in patients because of the build-up of glycosphingolipids in the vascular endothelium. This case emphasizes how crucial it is to conduct early neuroimaging and to have a high index of suspicion when dealing with uncommon neurological presentations, particularly in individuals who have underlying genetic conditions like Fabry disease.
AVES PLAYERAS Y SU RELACION CON EL GRADIENTE DE SALINIDAD DE LAS PISCINAS EVAPORADORAS DE ECUASAL, ECUADOR
Authors: Del Pezo Domínguez Danixa , Agreda Ana , Trócoli Luis
Published: December 2024

Las piscinas artificiales de Ecuasal son reconocidas internacionalmente como parte de la Red Hemisférica de Reservas de Aves Playeras (RHRAP) por albergar más de 100 000 aves playeras al año. Investigamos la riqueza, abundancia y estructura comunitaria de las aves playeras que usan las piscinas de Ecuasal durante los periodos migratorios de invierno y reproductivo, y su variación en relación con un gradiente de salinidad. Se realizaron muestreos quincenales durante 10 meses (julio 2017–abril 2018) en cinco zonas con distinta salinidad. Investigamos la relación entre la abundancia de aves playeras con el gradiente de salinidad mediante modelos lineales generalizados mixtos y realizamos un análisis de Kruskal-Wallis para detectar variaciones en las abundancias entre meses. Registramos un total de 143 576 individuos correspondientes a 20 especies y 4 familias: Scolopacidae, Charadriidae, Haematopodidae y Recurvirostridae. La variación mensual en la abundancia de playeros correspondió directamente con los periodos migratorios, observándose números mínimos en julio (1589 individuos) y máximos en agosto (39 671 individuos) y febrero (14 919 individuos), que corresponden a la migración invernal y a la migración pre-reproductiva, respectivamente. En este estudio las especies más abundantes fueron Falaropo de Wilson Phalaropus tricolor (107 081 individuos), Cigüeñuela Cuellinegra Himantopus mexicanus (15 869 individuos), Playero Menor Calidris minutilla (8104 individuos) y Playero Semipalmeado C. pusilla (5423 individuos). La salinidad resultó determinante en la distribución de las aves playeras, observándose un mayor número de aves en la zona de alta salinidad. No se detectaron diferencias estadísticas en cuanto a la distribución temporal entre los periodos migratorios posiblemente debido al comportamiento gregario de las aves.
ACTIVE ANTING WITH A MILLIPEDE (DIPLOPODA) BY A TURQUOISE JAY Cyanolyca turcosa (CORVIDAE) IN THE SOUTHERN ANDES OF ECUADOR
Authors: Padron Pablo Sebastián
Published: December 2024

Some ectoparasites of birds can have adverse effects on their hosts’ fitness. Therefore, anti-parasitic behaviors such as ‘anting’ have evolved to combat various parasites. This note provides a new report of anting behavior in a Turquoise Jay Cyanolyca turcosa in Cajas National Park, located in the high Andes of southern Ecuador. An adult bird was observed using a medium-size millipede to actively rub its plumage, suggesting a potential external parasite removal strategy (anting). After 12 min of this behavior, the millipede was consumed by the bird. This observation opens up the possibility that anting behavior is more common than previously acknowledged.
Ядерно-химические характеристики подкритических ториевых реакторов с внешним нейтронным источником: обзор
Authors: Инсепов З. , Калыбай А.А. , Мансуров З.А. , Лесбаев Б.Т. , Хасанейн А. , Алсар Ж.
Published: December 2024

В связи с ухудшением экологической ситуации проблема декарбонизации требует использования всех доступных низкоуглеродных технологий. Атомная энергетика является одним из перспективных источников низкоуглеродного производства электро- и теплоэнергии, которая может способствовать достижению углеродной нейтральности. Развитие ядерной энергетики невозможно без надежного обеспечения топливным материалом и в данной статье обращается внимание на возможность использования слаборадиоактивного тория-232 (Th-232) в качестве альтернативного топлива для ядерных реакторов. В настоящем обзоре приведены преимущества использования ториевого топлива в различных типах реакторов, таких как легководные реакторы (LWR), водо-водяные реакторы под давлением (PWR) и реакторы на расплавленных солях – жидкосолевые реакторы (MSR). Показано, что ториевый топливный цикл может быть использован в конструкциях реакторов LWR и MSR с незначительными техническими изменениями. Рассмотрены преимущества экспериментального реактора на основе тория на расплавленных солях (Thorium-based Molten Salt Reactor – TMSR), разрабатываемого и внедряемого в Китае в качестве успешного проекта по запуску ториевого цикла как альтернативы традиционному топливу на основе урана. Кроме того, обсуждены проблемы и причины возросшего в настоящее время интереса к жизнеспособности ториевого топливного цикла.
Adaptive blood reactions of Testudo graeca nikolskii Ckhikvadze et Tuniyev, 1986 (Testudinidae, Reptilia)
Authors:   Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod, Romanova E. B. , Bakiev A. G. ,   Samara Federal Research Center of RAS, Gorelov R. A. ,   Samara Federal Research Center of RAS
Published: December 2024

In order to check the health of individuals of the Mediterranean tortoise Nikolskii Testudo graeca nikolskii Ckhikvadze et Tuniyev, 1986 (22 individuals: 6 males and 16 females) collected in the vicinity of Anapa (Krasnodar region of Russia), a haematological approach was used to assess adaptive blood reactions. Intraerythrocytic parasites Haemogregarina spp. (Adeleorina, Coccidia) were detected in blood smears of 54.5% of turtles. Female were more prone to infection with hemogrega-rines than males, as evidenced by higher invasion index, mean invasion intensity and proportion of infected cells. Individual stages of hemoparasite development (gametocytes and trophozoites) were found in blood erythrocytes with equal frequency. No differences were found in the leukocyte composition of the blood between infected and healthy female and male. Lymphocytes predominated in the leukogram of turtles. The dependence of the increase in the number of eosinophils in the peripheral blood of turtles on the content of trophozoites in erythrocytes was revealed. Parasitic forms of Haemogregarina spp. affected the host's immune response and it is necessary to identify possible harmful long-term consequences of infection for T. g. nikolskii Ckhikvadze et Tuniyev, 1986 from Krasnodar region.
New data on some Russian herpetologists. Communication 5
Authors:   Zoological Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences, Doronin I. V.
Published: December 2024

Previously unknown biographical data about A. M. Nikolsky (1858–1942), R. D. Dzhafarov (1883–1971) and M. K. Ozol (1902–1973) are given. The main information was obtained from the Central State Historical Archive of St. Petersburg, the Russian State Historical Archive and the Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense.
Size and age changes in color in the Rapid racerunner, Eremias velox (Pallas, 1771) (Reptilia, Lacertilia) population on the Sarycum sandy massif
Authors:   Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba, Polynova G. V. , Polynova O. E. ,   Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba, Leonova A. A. ,   Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba
Published: December 2024

The article is based on materials on age-related changes in the color of the lower surface of the tail and back of the thighs in the population of the Rapid racerunner (Eremias velox velox Pallas, 1771), living on the Sarykum sandy massif. The material was collected in the first ten days of May 2023. A total of 110 individuals were caught and described: 44 males, 36 females and 30 immature individuals. The size characteristics of sex and age groups are given. It is known that in immature individuals the lower surface of the tail and the back of the thighs are blood-red to orange in color, while in adult animals the entire lower surface of the body and tail is white. The research materials clarify the course of these age-related changes. In Sarykum males, the change from juvenile to adult coloration occurs with the onset of sexual maturity. In females, this process is extended and most lizards across a wide range of sizes retain the coloration of the young, with some lightening options. In immature individuals, the coloration in the orange-red range is characteristic of all animals, but in 16.7% of lizards the process of its lightening begins. It can be assumed that the latter will turn out to be males in the future. For the description, the RGB color code table is used according to two color codes: HTML/CSS color name and decimal code (RGB).
New findings of the marsh frog, Pelophylax ridibundus (Anura, Ranidae) in the eastern part of the South Urals
Authors:   National Research Tomsk State University, Yartsev V. V. , Shkuropatskij V. O. ,   JSC “Papilon”, Simonova M. A. ,   National Research Tomsk State University, Lisova L. O. ,   National Research Tomsk State University, Shapovalov A. A. ,   National Research Tomsk State University, Mit' Ye. K. ,   National Research Tomsk State University, Ivanova Yu. V. ,   National Research Tomsk State University, Kiselyova N. V. ,   Ilmen State Reserve of Federal State Budgetary Institution of Science South Urals Research Center of Mineralogy and Geoecology of the Urals Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2024

In the eastern part of the South Urals, the marsh frog, Pelophylax ridibundus (Pallas, 1771) is distributed in the rivers of Volga and Ob’ basins, floodplain and off-floodplain reservoirs. We found 17 new locations for the species. For the first time we noted the species in Ilmenskoe Lake, on the territory of the National Park “Taganaj”, and in the Miass River basin in the Uchalinskij Region of the Republic of Bashkortostan and in the surroundings of the selo Ustinovo in Chelyabinsk region.
Tiroid Papiller Mikrokarsinomun Moleküler Özellikleri
Authors: Şahin Yasemin , Durak Merih Güray
Published: December 2024

Tiroid papiller karsinom (TPK) en sık görülen endokrin malignite olup tiroid kanserleri arasında en yaygın (%70-80) kanser türüdür. 10 mm ve daha küçük boyutta olan tiroid papiller karsinomları tiroid papiller mikrokarsinom (TPMK) olarak isimlendirilmektedir. Tiroid papiller mikrokarsinomları çoğu indolent tümörlerden oluşur ki bu tümörler düşük nüks riski ve mortalite oranlarına sahiptir. TPMK' ların cerrahi sonrası daha yüksek lokal nüks ve/veya uzak metastaz riski taşıyan, agresif seyirli bir alt grubu da bulunmaktadır. Agresif davranış ile ilişkili prognostik faktörler; 45 yaş üzeri olmak, erkek cinsiyet, tümör boyutunun 5 mm' den büyük olması, multifokalite, lenf nodu metastazı ve ekstra tiroidal yayılım bulunması şeklinde sıralanabilir. Tiroid karsinogenezinde, MAPK sinyal yolağının yapısal aktivasyonu temel rol oynamaktadır. Bu yolaktaki proteinler, reseptör tirozin kinazlar (VEGF, RET, ALK ve TRK' yı içeren RTK' lar), RAS, BRAF, MEK ve ERK' ten oluşmaktadır. MAPK sinyal yolağı, farklı tiroid karsinom alt türlerinin gelişiminde rol oynayan, hücre ptroliferasyonu, diferansiyasyon ve sağkalım ile ilişkili bir yolaktır.
СОЦІАЛЬНИЙ РОЗВИТОК КОЛЕКТИВУ ПАТ «УКРАЇНСЬКА ЗАЛІЗНИЦЯ» В УМОВАХ РЕФОРМУВАННЯ ГАЛУЗІ: НАСЛІДКИ ТА ЕЛЕМЕНТИ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ
Authors: Корінь М. В.
Published: December 2024

В статті визначено, що соціальний розвиток колективу необхідно розглядати з позиції підтримки розвитку кожної окремої особистості, реалізації її духовних, інтелектуальних та фізичних здібностей, комплексного задоволення потреб і зростання рівня якості її життя. Виявлено, що реформаційні процеси на залізничному транспорті України обумовили деструктивні зміни в системі соціального забезпечення залізничників та призвели до скорочення рівня соціальних гарантій і пільг для працівників галузі. На основі цього визначено, що політика ПАТ «Укрзалізниця» в сфері забезпечення соціального розвитку колективу має бути орієнтована на формування ефективної системи трудової мотивації працівників, зростання рівня їх соціальної підтримки, розвиток корпоративної культури шляхом розробки Кодексу ділової етики та цінностей залізничників, формування ефективної соціальної інфраструктури та запровадження системи оцінювання рівня соціального розвитку працівників.
ТЕОРЕТИКО-МЕТОДОЛОГІЧНІ ПІДХОДИ ДО УПРАВЛІННЯ КРЕДИТНИМ ПОРТФЕЛЕМ КОМЕРЦІЙНОГО БАНКУ
Authors: Масалигіна В. В. , Деркач А. А.
Published: December 2024

У статті розглянуто теоретико-методологічні підходи до управління кредитним портфелем комерційного банку; визначено, що дослідження проблеми організації управління кредитним портфелем комерційного банку з позицій реальної практики є необхідним для підвищення ефективності банківської діяльності. Зроблено висновок, що управління кредитним портфелем комерційного банку являє собою процес реалізації управлінського впливу керуючої підсистеми банку (кредитний та юридичний департамент, служба безпеки, управління ризик-менеджменту) на керовану підсистему (кредитний портфель) з метою максимізації прибутку, підтримання ліквідності та мінімізації ризиків кредитної діяльності з використання загальних і специфічних методів управління та дотриманням принципів управління. Ефективність управління кредитним портфелем комерційного банку при застосуванні запропонованої моделі може бути визначена двома шляхами. Перший – це співвідношення таких параметрів як: рівень резервів під нестандартну заборгованість, обсяг кредитування, середня процентна ставка за наданими кредитами та ставка без ризику. Другий – орієнтація на отриманий прибуток (абсолютний показник) чи на відношення прибутку до певної величини (відносний показник).
Voxel-based morphometry in the assessment of brain condition in patients after breast cancer treatment (Part 1)
Authors: Nikolaeva A. E. , Pospelova M. L. , Krasnikova V. V. , Mahanova A. M. , Tonyan S. N. , Efimtsev A. Yu. , Levchuk A. G. , Trufanov G. E. , Voynov M. S. , Samochernykh K. A. , Alekseeva T. M.
Published: December 2024

Background. Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies in women. Modern treatment methods, such as chemotherapy, can cause adverse effects on the central nervous system, including cognitive impairment known as “chemobrain”. Brain imaging techniques, such as voxel-based morphometry (VBM), are essential for diagnosing these changes. Objective. The study aimed to assess changes in brain structure volumes in breast cancer survivors using voxel-based morphometry. Design and Methods. The study included 86 patients (mean age 43.27 ± 4.38 years) who underwent breast cancer treatment and 26 healthy volunteers (mean age 44 ± 5.68 years). MRI of the brain was performed using the MPRAGE sequence to exclude organic pathology and analyze brain structure volumes. Data analysis was conducted using the VolBrain platform. Results. Morphometric analysis revealed a statistically significant reduction in gray and white matter volumes in breast cancer patients after chemotherapy compared to the control group. This reduction was accompanied by complaints of cognitive decline, including memory and attention deficits, which correlated with decreased brain structure volumes. Conclusion. Voxel-based morphometry enables the detection of subtle changes in brain structure in breast cancer survivors. The results confirm the significant impact of chemotherapy on the central nervous system and highlight the need for early diagnosis and rehabilitation of cognitive impairments.
Colour Extraction from Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus spp.) Peel
Authors: . Athira , Mini C.
Published: December 2024

Background: The peels of dragon fruits, usually discarded as waste after fruit processing, contains betacyanin, a red-purple pigment that can be utilised to replace synthetic colours in food industry. This can be an efficient waste management system and can provide additional income to the farmers. Methods: Colour extracts were prepared from peels of both white and purple type dragon fruits by different maceration techniques viz., hydromaceration, maceration in ethyl alcohol, hydromaceration of freeze-dried peel, low temperature hydromaceration and low temperature ethyl alcohol maceration for 24 hours adopting 1:2 peel to solvent ratio. Extracts prepared by the two best extraction methods were subjected to ambient and low temperature (4 to 7°C) storage for three months for analyzing storage stability. Result: Hydromaceration of purple dragon fruit peel produced extracts with the highest betacyanin content. Highest total antioxidant activity was found in extracts prepared by low temperature hydromaceration of purple dragon fruit peel. Hydromaceration of purple- fleshed dragon fruit peels for 24 hours using 1:2 peel solvent ratio and storage at low temperature of 4 to 7°C can be recommended as the best maceration method for betacyanin pigment extraction.
Effect of IAA, GA3, Salicylic Acid and Tebuconazole on Growth, Productivity and Economics of Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) Cultivation under Rainfed Conditions
Authors: Kikon Noyingthung , Longkumer L. Tongpang , Amlari Imlilemla , Tzudir Lanunola , Nongmaithem Debika , Yadav Rekha , Rathod Sridhar
Published: December 2024

Background: The use of plant growth regulators (PGRs) to manipulate and enhance the physiological and biochemical processes in plants is a potential area in crop production, to mitigate the many barriers imposed by genetics and environment especially for oilseed crop like linseed which is generally grown in high-risk environments under input starved conditions resulting in very low yields. Methods: Field investigations were conducted during the rabi seasons of 2019 and 2020 to study the response of linseed crop (Linum usitatissimum L.) to foliar applications of PGRs (plant growth regulators) under rainfed conditions. The trials were laid out in randomized block design with seven (7) treatments viz., control (water spray), Indole-3-Acetic Acid (IAA) @ 1 mg/l, IAA @ 2 mg/l, Gibberellic Acid (GA3) @ 200 mg/l, GA3 @ 400 mg/l, Salicylic Acid @ 75 mg/l and Tebuconazole @ 0.1%. Result: Results showed that the treatments IAA @ 1.0 and 2.0 mg/l and GA3 @ 200 and 400 mg/l were at par with each other and recorded significant higher seed yields ranging from 1270.72 kgs/ha to 1180.17 kgs/ha during 2019 and 1244.23 kgs/ha to 1135.10 kgs/ha during 2020. Application of IAA @ 2.0 mg/l was found to record the highest benefit cost ratio (BCR) [2.72 and 2.66 during 2019 and 2020 respectively] as well as economic efficiency (210.12 and 208.70 Rs./ha/day during 2019 and 2020 respectively).
Non-destructive Mathematical Modeling Techniques for Fruit Volume Estimation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Rani Neetu , Bamel Kiran , Garg Savita , Nath Raghav A. , Mishra Ishita , Bhatt Vaibhav , Gupta Sneha
Published: December 2024

In the recent past, the global fruit industry has experienced incredible growth, fueled by growing per capita earnings and greater health consciousness for fresh produce. Fruit volume plays a key role in precise yield estimation, improving productivity, sorting and packaging. This systematic review accompanied by meta-analysis sheds light on the non-destructive techniques and algorithms used in the estimation of fruit volume through mathematical modeling. A total of 50 studies published between 2008 and 2023 were reviewed in this work in 2023 at Shivaji College (University of Delhi), Delhi. Reviewing the studies analytically, the modeling techniques adopted by researchers usually belonged to categories of either statistical modeling or geometric modeling. An I-square statistic of 88.48% was obtained in the heterogeneity analysis demonstrating the extreme diversity between the above categories. Egger’s and Begg’s tests were also performed for examining the presence of publication bias, however they did not turn up any compelling evidence of its occurrence. The comparison between different categories with their coefficient of determination (R2) between estimated and actual volume was also established using effect measures like odds ratios, risk ratiosand weighted odds ratios while sensitivity analysis was performed to assess the changes in result. This study also elucidates the strengths and shortcomings of different non-destructive techniques while using statistical methods to identify the performance of individual studies and to find the most suitable approach for estimating fruit volume. The meta-analysis concluded that the studies following statistical approach offered better R2 values as compared to other methodologies.
Shifting in Rainy Season Features in the Mekong Delta under the Background of Global Climate Change
Authors: Bui M.T. , Dang T.A.
Published: December 2024

Background: Shifting in the rainy season features (RSFs) have caused impishly cultivation activities around the world, especially under the impacts of enhancing climate change. In the Mekong Delta, rainfall is a crucial factor that determines crop sowing and harvesting dates. Methods: This study investigated the RSFs, including the rainy season onset date (RSOD), cessation date (RSCD) and length (LRS), in the Mekong Delta from 1995 to 2022. The study aimed to understand the spatial and temporal variability of the rainfall features and their implications across the Mekong Delta. The study utilized rainfall data at gauge stations across the Mekong Delta, covering a period of 30 years. The study employed descriptive statistical methods to analyze the RSFs, including RSOD, RSCD and LRS. Result: The results revealed the spatial and temporal variability of RSFs across the study area. The analysis of RSOD, RSCDand LRS revealed consistent patterns. However, the SD and CV values suggested moderate variability in these features, indicating the need for further investigation into the factors influencing these variations. The findings highlight the importance of considering RSFs for effective rain-fed resource management and planning in the Mekong Delta.
Schadenfreude: A Conceptual Review
Authors: Atak Hasan , Jencius Martin , Albay Aybala , Karatekin Seda , Kurnaz Tuzcuoğlu Fatma
Published: December 2024

Individuals can exhibit different reactions in the face of others' misfortunes. These reactions sometimes manifest as sharing in the sadness, while at other times, they can manifest as a hidden or overt form of joy. Schadenfreude, a term of German origin, is an emotional expression primarily corresponding to reactions of the second type. Schadenfreude denotes the inner satisfaction or joy felt in response to someone else's failure, misfortune, or pain. In this manuscript, the concept of "malicious joy” is identified as the Turkish equivalent of schadenfreude and is used interchangeably throughout the manuscript. The sensation of malicious joy is a complex phenomenon that affects individuals' internal psychological processes and external expressions, and its exploration can contribute to the literature. Therefore, the main objective of this manuscript is to provide both theoretical and practical perspectives on malicious joy, contributing to the existing knowledge in the field. The manuscript focuses on the definition of malicious joy, its causes, relevant psychosocial factors, and its effects on mental health. Malicious joy arises from three main reasons: justice-based, comparison-based, and intergroup phenomena, namely rejoicing in someone else's sorrow. Emotional and social factors such as lack of empathy, jealousy, competitiveness, and social comparison are discussed for their role in the emergence of malicious joy. Additionally, studies on malicious joy and measurement tools used in its assessment are examined. Finally, the necessity for further research on malicious joy is emphasized.
The genesis of regulatory acts for the development of regions. Part one
Authors: Bogdanov Vladimir , Pochestnev Alerxander
Published: December 2024

This article presents an analysis of the development of legal regulation of socioeconomic development in the Russian Federation. The symptoms of the movement of management to the project and anthropocentric type were determined. The key legislative acts related to socio-e conomic development and regional development for the period from 1995 to 2020 were analyzed. The subject of the analysis was the target focuses of planning, the role of the state in planning, the nature of the relationship between federal, regional, municipal authorities and other development actors, the consistency and complexity of policy development, territorial unification or diversity in regional planning. The results showed the movement of administration from the functional to the system type, a change in the programmatic approach towards the project approach. Directionality is replaced by resultsbased management. However, such a consistent movement towards anthropocentricity is not observed. The management of territories is based on the principle of partnership, but these relations are still built on the principle of subordination, which greatly reduces the activity of subjects of territorial development and hinders the implementation of national projects.
Plans and reality in the horizon of the future: towards the issue of conceptualization in the analysis of social behavior
Authors: Popova Ekaterina
Published: December 2024

In the practice of sociological research, the growth of interest in various aspects of social behavior is the higher the more acute the crisis period and uncertainty of reality. Today, adherence to life guidelines, resistance to various challenges, flexibility in the strategies of social behavior acquire the status of a key competitive advantage in ensuring stability, security and development of Russian society. The relevance of the topic is due to the demand for the development of new approaches to the analysis of social behavior, which will allow to take into account not only the objective conditions of people’s lives, but also their subjective ideas about the desired future. The article substantiates the conceptualization of the concepts of plans and reality in the horizon of near and far planning of life goals within the boundaries of the methodology of studying social behavior. The author’s model of analysis of social behavior strategy choice allows taking into account not only rational but also axiological aspects of social behavior, as well as its relationship with life strategies, motivation, and beliefs. The empirical base is the data obtained in the course of nationwide studies conducted by the Institute of Sociology of the Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences in the period 2015–2024. The conceptual model is tested through the comparison of perceptions of the spheres of desired and actually achieved success in the realization of life goals through the characteristics of the length of the planning horizon and the perception of their future. The analysis of dynamics showed that family, work, personal well-being constitute the core of perceptions of success and, as a consequence, the motivation of achievement and the formation of the image of the future. Negative trends were revealed: a structural shift in the assessment of the importance of education, a high gap between plans and real prospects for professional realization. The height of social barriers in the spheres of labor market and material well-being remains significant for a significant part of respondents. In terms of personal future planning horizon, stable trends were found: in assessing their current situation among those who have plans for the future there are twice as many who assess it as good; the share of those who have achieved or achieved a lot is also higher among those who have plans than among those who do not make plans at all. An additional angle of analysis through the criterion of planning horizon length serves as a meaningful measure of proactivity of social behavior, manifestation of values and perceptions in specific actions. The results of the study can be useful for sociologists studying social behavior, as well as for specialists working in the field of social psychology, social management and forecasting; they can contribute to the development of new methods for analyzing social behavior, taking into account its subjective component.
The use of visual and cognitive approach to the foreign language teaching at a technical university
Authors: Varushkina A. V. , Potaluy V. V. , Shirshikova E. A.
Published: December 2024

Importance. The development and implementation of a visual cognitive approach in teaching methods of extracting, processing, memorizing, storing, and transmitting a large amount of information as well as its transformation and rethinking in new realities for the development of conceptual thinking and the formation of cognitive self-regulation skills seem to be relevant. The aim of the paper is to develop the applicative model of the cognitive visualization elements while teaching a foreign language in a technical university.Materials and Methods. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study are the works of V.Z. Dem’yankov, A.A. Verbitsky, T.A. Syrina, A.N. Pogrebnova, L.E. Mnguni and others. The following methods have been used while conducting the study: content analysis of scientific and methodological literature, theoretical synthesis, experimental work, and pedagogical experience generalization.Results and Discussion. The application of a visual cognitive approach with visual support in the form of video material on the topic of the lesson is considered and a set of exercises within the framework of this approach for the development of professional communication skills is presented. The stages of working with a video clip and processing information in cognitive structures are presented. All tasks contain visual aids that allow processing, structuring and interpreting the information presented in the video fragment. The lesson ends with a creative task that stimulates the development of cognitive abilities.Conclusion. The visual cognitive approach to teaching a foreign language can be an effective tool to stimulate the learning process and increase students’ motivation. Cognitive strategies are aimed at developing mental processes such as attention, memory, thinking and problem solving
Educational excursion in teaching Russian as a foreign language: developing communicative competence
Authors: Terskikh M. V. , Zaytseva O. A.
Published: December 2024

Importance. One of the innovative forms of teaching Russian as a foreign language is considered – an educational excursion, with the help of which all components of communicative competence are formed: linguistic, discursive, pragmatic and socio-cultural. Based on the theoretical aspects of the study, the specifics of the competence approach, the essence and structure of communicative competence, its role in learning a foreign language are considered, a general idea of innovative forms of teaching Russian as a foreign language is given, criteria for the selection of authentic texts for the development of an educational excursion are proposed. Special attention is paid to the pedagogical tasks that are solved by classes in the form of excursions: working out new vocabulary, communication in realistic conditions, broadcasting information about Russian history and culture in a natural communication situation, etc. The purpose of the study is to determine the didactic potential of the excursion as a form of occupation.Materials and Methods. The material of the study is thematic authentic texts, videos and images, textbooks on Russian as a foreign language, used in classes with foreign students. The following methods are used during the study: descriptive and analytical method, conceptual analysis, modeling.Results and Discussion. As a methodological material, a system of tasks for pre- and postexcursion stages is proposed, recommendations on the organization of training within the framework of the excursion are presented.Conclusion. It is proposed to use the format of a city tour for 1) introducing the necessary linguistic and cultural information; 2) consolidating well-known vocabulary and expanding vocabulary on the topics “City and Transport”, “Biography”, etc.; 3) practicing verbs of movement; 4) developing skills of independent oral utterance; 5) forming skills of teamwork
Physical training of young kickboxers by means of recreational physical culture
Authors: Kuzmenko M. V. , Boldyreva V. B.
Published: December 2024

Importance. Physical training in striking types of combat sports is the main task on which the skill of the athlete is based. At the stage of initial training of young kickboxers, the greatest attention is paid to increasing the level of general physical fitness, i.e. all physical qualities of the athlete are actively developed. The possibility of using various programs, technologies and fitness means in the training process of athletes of different sports is proved by many scientific studies. The implementation of fitness means in the training process of kickboxers of 11–12 years old will promote the harmonious development of all physical qualities, will increase the interest of young athletes to the classes. The aim of the study is to identify effective means of physical training of 11–12 year old kickboxers.Materials and Methods. Analysis of scientific and methodological literature on the research topic, pedagogical observations of the training process of young kickboxers, the method of control tests, an instrumental method (measuring the reaction to a moving object), a comparative pedagogical experiment, methods of mathematical statistics.Results and Discussion. The effect of the fitness introduction tools into the training process is expressed in significantly higher increases in the results of control tests to assess the general and special physical fitness of kickboxer athletes aged 11–12 years. The place of rhythmic gymnastics complexes and Kibo-aerobics combinations based on kickboxing technical exercises in the structure of training sessions for young kickboxers at the initial training stage has been determined.Conclusion. The effectiveness of rhythmic gymnastics and aerobic programs based on martial arts in the training process of kickboxers aged 11–12 years has been proven
Development of the Communist Party of Russian Federation’s opposition identity in the post-Soviet period in 1990s
Authors: Maiorov G. A.
Published: December 2024

Importance. The research of the process of the Communist Party of Russian Federation’s opposition identity development in the 1990s is important for understanding the transformation of leftwing movements in the post-Soviet space and the mechanisms of the formation of a multiparty system in Russia. The study aims to define the specifics of the Communist Party of Russian Federation opposition identity development in the post-Soviet space in the 1990s.Materials and Methods. T research is based on the analysis of official documents of the Communist Party of Russian Federation of the Russian Federation, statistical data of the Central Executive Committee of the Russian Federation, transcripts of meetings of the State Duma, publications in the party press, and scientific literature. Historical-genetic, comparative-historical, and systemic methods of analysis are applied.Results and Discussion. The key stages of the Communist Party of Russian Federation opposition identity are revealed: the restoration of the party (1992–1993), institutionalization as a parliamentary force (1993–1995), the struggle for federal power (1996–1999). The evolution of the ideological attitudes and electoral strategies of the party is traced. The dynamics of electoral support for the CPRF of the Russian Federation is analyzed: an increase from 12.4 % of the vote in 1993 to 24.29 % in 1999. It is established that the party has formed a stable faction in the State Duma and created a broad coalition of left-patriotic forces (NPSR). The main strategies of the CPRF opposition activities are revealed: parliamentary work, participation in elections at all levels, organization of mass protests, attempts to initiate the impeachment of the president.Conclusion. By the end of the 1990s, the Communist Party of Russian Federation had formed a stable opposition identity, characterized by a combination of criticism of the government with a willingness to cooperate with limited parliamentary activity. This allowed the party to become a key element of the new Russian political system, demonstrating the possibility of successfully adapting the communist movement to the conditions of post-socialist transformation while maintaining its opposition status
New BRICS members (Arab Egypt, Iran, UAE) and modern state of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict
Authors: Ryzhov I. V. , Pavlov A. G.
Published: December 2024

Importance. The research examines the current state of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the context of the policy of resolving relations in the Middle East through the efforts of the new BRICS member countries: Egypt, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. The purpose of the study is to identify the main features of the political significance of the countries under study in the Palestinian- Israeli conflict.Materials and Methods. The methodological basis of the work are the principles of objectivity and historicism, considering modern processes and phenomena in development and in mutual and temporal connection. To obtain more complete information, methods of source analysis, retrospective, synchronous, and comparative methods are used.Results and Discussion. The steps taken by the countries under study in resolving the Palestinian- Israeli conflict are highlighted. The differences in approaches to solving the Middle East problems, the attitude to the new round of escalation, and the vision of the conflict by the ruling circles of Egypt, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates are clearly demonstrated. The main political groups of countries in the region are identified, and the methods of their influence on the opposing sides and interests in the region are revealed.Conclusion. The importance and special significance of the countries under study in the context of both the resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the regulation of relations throughout the Middle East are highlighted. Iran’s current actions are directly aimed at repressing Israel’s policies. As the main opponent of the Jewish state, the Islamic Republic sees itself as a defender of the Muslim world, manifesting its policies through harsh rhetoric, the use of proxy groups and direct armed action. In fact, Israel and Iran are now on the verge of a full-fledged armed conflict. At the same time, for Egypt, the current state of conflict is extremely unfavorable due to migration and economic problems in the country
EFFECTS OF ECTOPIC ADIPOSE TISSUE ON CARDIOMETABOLIC RISK FORMATION: INTEGRATED ANALYSIS AND CURRENT THINKING
Authors:   Russian University of Medicine, Baranova Sofya A.
Published: December 2024

The literature review considers the role of ectopic adipose tissue in the formation of cardiometabolic risks. The aim of this publication is to systematize current data on the incidence and clinical characteristics of obesity associated with excessive accumulation of ectopic adipose tissue. Materials and methods . We carried out the search in PubMed electronic scientific databases and the database of the Russian scientific electronic library eLibrary for keywords and phrases: ectopic adipose tissue, perivascular adipose tissue, paranephral adipose tissue, epicardial adipose tissue, cardiovascular risk. Results . We carried out a comprehensive analysis of modern scientific data on the mechanisms of formation and the pathophysiological role of ectopic fat depots in the development of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. We paid particular attention to various localizations of ectopic fat (epicardial, perivascular, visceral), their endocrine activity and the effect on metabolic processes. We considered mechanisms by which ectopic adipose tissue contributes to the development of insulin resistance, systemic inflammation, atherosclerosis and other pathological conditions. Conclusion . Excess ectopic adipose tissue deposits are a modifiable risk factor that should be considered as a therapeutic target for the development and application of novel targeted strategies in the diagnosis and treatment of obese patients.
Bisexual Bedroom Imaginaries
Authors: Intson Camille
Published: December 2024

Bisexual Bedroom Imaginaries is a three-dimensional collage created for virtual reality using the Community Game Development Toolkit, created by Daniel Lichtman. The work brings together formative queer objects, spaces, drawings, and texts from its author’s personal archive, collected between the ages of seven and twenty years old. The project invites its audience to witness, or perhaps to immersively “step into,” a subjective experience of queerness that has been curated using virtual reality as an emerging archival tool. Its aim is to explore what “queering” archival practices could look like, leveraging virtual reality as an immersive yet transient medium which engages the physical body as it moves between and across abstract representations of space, time, and personal queer ephemera.