bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sexual dimorphism among medical students of north India assessed by interorbital circumference index
Authors: Vishal Kalia  , Rohit Kumar Sharma  , Kunal Chawla  , Garima Sharma  , Praveen Sharma
Published: December 2023

Background: The human body dimensions are affected by ecological, geographical, racial, gender, and age factors. Craniofacial anthropometry has become an important tool used in genetic counseling, reconstructive surgery, and forensic medicine. Orbital measurements are important in the evaluation of several systemic syndrome, craniofacial abnormalities, and also surgical treatment of post-traumatic telecanthus. Among these measurements, normal interpupillary distance, inner canthal distance (ICD), and outer intercanthal distance are the vital features to be known.
Aims and Objectives: The aims and objectives of the present study were to assess the ICD, head circumference (HC), and circumference orbital index of male and female medical students of North India and find out gender differences in the respective parameters and thus to contribute the present finding to the available literature.
Materials and Methods: This was an observational descriptive study conducted in the department of anatomy at a fixed time in 150 MBBS course students in the age group 18–22 years. The ICD and HC were measured using round end digital spreading Vernier caliper. Then, circumference interorbital index (CII) was calculated and analyzed.
Results: The mean ICD in males was 3.44±0.33 mm and in females was 3.21±0.32 mm; mean HC in males was 56.03±1.55 mm and in females was 53.88±1.38 mm; and mean CII in males was 6.15±0.54 and in females was 5.95±0.51.
Conclusion: The result of this study will help to establish the mean values for of craniofacial anthropometric parameters for medical students of North India, and the results are showing that craniofacial anthropometric parameters are sexually dimorphic.
Myocardial injury in COVID-19: A case series
Authors: Pratiti Choudhuri  , Ira Balakrishnan M  , Udismita Baruah  , Kapil Gupta
Published: December 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly millions of populations worldwide. The range of symptomatology is vast, though predominantly respiratory, and ranges from mild flu-like symptoms to severe respiratory illness with acute respiratory distress syndrome. COVID-19 is associated with many non-respiratory complications affecting the heart, kidneys, gastrointestinal system, central nervous system, and blood vessels. Myocardial injury in COVID-19 patients has varied presentations ranging from arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, myocarditis, and cardiomyopathy to cardiogenic shock. It is usually associated with elevated levels of cardiac biomarkers, with or without any changes in electrocardiography or cardiac imaging. Diagnosis may be difficult based on clinical symptoms or electrocardiogram changes alone, and it can be made using 2D echocardiography, coronary angiogram, CT coronary angiogram, or cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, depending on clinical suspicion. COVID-19-associated cardiac injury increases overall morbidity and mortality. In this case series, five COVID-19 cases with different cardiac manifestations were reported with the intention of presenting the various manifestations of cardiac complications, the course of the disease, and the challenges associated with the complications. This case series showed that cardiac complications are common in the 2nd week during the cytokine storm phase, and timely case-specific specialized diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac interventions might improve the chances of patient survival.
A comparative study on sedative and cardiorespiratory effects of clonidine and dexmedetomidine added to ropivacaine in supraclavicular brachial plexus block in upper extremity surgery
Authors: Anamitra Mandal  , Sourav Naiya  , Sarbari Swaika  , Swarup Datta  , Swapnadeep Sengupta
Published: December 2023

Background: Supraclavicular brachial plexus block is widely used peripheral nerve block technique used for surgery of the upper extremity. Several drugs have been used with local anesthetic as adjuvants for rapid, dense, and prolonged analgesia.
Aims and Objectives: The aims and objectives of the study are to compare the degree of sedation and cardiorespiratory effects of clonidine and dexmedetomidine added to ropivacaine in supraclavicular brachial plexus block.
Materials and Methods: A double-blinded comparative study was done on eighty patients who were randomly allocated equally into two groups and received clonidine and dexmedetomidine added to ropivacaine 0.5%. Intraoperative degree of sedation and cardiorespiratory parameters were monitored in regular intervals and compared to find difference.
Results: Heart rate was consistently lower with dexmedetomidine. Systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressures (MAPs) were comparable in both groups at all time points except at 45 min when diastolic and MAP were lower with dexmedetomidine and it was statistically significant. Sedation score in Group D was higher except at 5 min and difference was statistically significant. All patients in both groups were sedated and easily arousable. There was statistically significant difference in peroperative oxygen saturation between the groups although it was clinically not significant.
Conclusion: There was more hemodynamic effect of dexmedetomidine than clonidine but these effects can be managed by medication easily. In addition to this, it was found that dexmedetomidine provides conscious sedation without any respiratory depression. Comparing the risk and benefit dexmedetomidine can be used with local anesthetic in supraclavicular brachial plexus block in upper extremity surgery.
Correlation of cervical cancers with long-term use of hormonal oral contraceptive pills - A retrospective observational multicentric study in suburban-based medical colleges in West Bengal
Authors: Partha Sarathi Mitra  , Medhatithi Barman  , Pramit Goswami  , Jayita Saha  , Debjit Saha
Published: December 2023

Background: Hormonal oral contraceptive pills (OCP) may increase the risk of carcinoma cervix by changing the susceptibility of cervical cells to persistent infection with high-risk human papilloma virus. There is a causal and promoting association with long-term use of these pills for more than 5 years of use, and the association is diminished 10 years after last use.
Aims and Objectives: In this study, retrospective data were collected to analyze the risk of association of carcinoma cervix with hormonal contraceptive pill use.
Materials and Methods: Interview-based retrospective observational study to enquire about the history of hormonal OCP use and duration of intake in all diagnosed cases of cervical carcinoma attending gynecology and oncology outpatient departments over the period of 2 years in two medical colleges in suburban West Bengal.
Results: Of the total 401 subjects, 119 have a history of intake of hormonal OCPs, and 198 have a history of other methods of contraception. Among the subjects, 67.58% had squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), 31.67% had adenocarcinoma of the cervix, and 0.75% had other varieties. There is no correlation between the duration of hormonal OCP use and SCC cervix (P=0.269), whereas there is a significant correlation between adenocarcinoma of the cervix and duration of intake of hormonal OCP (P=0.002).
Conclusion: Studies have shown that women who have used OCPs for 5 or more years have a higher risk of cervical cancer than women who have never used oral contraceptives. This study reported a statistically significant increase in the relative risk of adenoca of the cervix but not of the SCC of the cervix, even after long-term use of hormonal OCPs.
Primary otomycosis: Assessment of risk factors and identification of fungal agents – A tertiary care hospital experience
Authors: Philip Ganeesh Moorthy R  , Praveena VG  , Sowmya AV
Published: December 2023

Background: Primary otomycosis is one of the common conditions seen in general clinical practices. Although non-fatal, inappropriate management of this condition may lead to serious complications.
Aims and Objectives: A cross-sectional study was conducted in our tertiary care hospital to determine the fungal agents in primary otomycosis and its associated risk factors.
Materials and Methods: A total of 62 consecutive patients of more than 18 years of age with clinical diagnosis of otomycosis were included in this study. Samples were collected and processed and the fungal isolate was identified. The predisposing factors, fungal isolate, and demographical profile of the patients were analyzed.
Results: About 61.29% were males and 38.71% were females. Majority of the patients were in the age group of 18–30 years (62.90%). The most common associated risk factor was habitual self-cleaning (50%), followed by oil instillation (30.65%). Itching (75.81%) was the most common symptom followed by ear discharge (45.16%). About 79.03% of our fungal isolates were Aspergillus species, Aspergillus niger being the most common (58.06 %). About 12.90% of our isolates were Candida species. About 63.27% of Aspergillus isolates was associated with habitual self-cleaning and 62.50% of Candida isolates was isolated with the instillation of oil. About 66.67% of Penicillium species and 100% of Rhizopus species are associated with inappropriate use of topical antibiotics.
Conclusion: Health education of the community along with knowledge of common fungal agents causing otomycosis and its associated risk factor will help in reducing the incidence of otomycosis, which along with proper management will prevent further complications.
Assessing the efficacy and safety of autologous bone marrow injections in treating delayed union of long bone fractures: A retrospective analysis
Authors: Suresh Katakam  , Boda Neeraja  , Suguru Ravali  , Srinivas Bachu
Published: December 2023

Background: Delayed union in long bone fractures poses a significant clinical challenge, necessitating effective treatment solutions. The urgency for novel and effective treatment modalities is ever-increasing, especially considering the prevalence and complications associated with delayed union.
Aims and Objectives: This retrospective analysis aims to assess the safety and efficacy of autologous bone marrow injections in treating delayed union in a diverse cohort of individuals with long bone fractures.
Materials and Methods: The study includes 100 individuals aged 21–69 with varying fracture types. Fracture classifications comprised 40% closed fractures (n=40) and 60% open fractures (n=60). Notably, the femur had a higher prevalence of open fractures (n=30) than closed fractures (n=20). Tibia fractures demonstrated a similar propensity, with 25 open and 15 closed cases. Humerus fractures manifested an even distribution between open and closed categories (n=5 each), indicating their relative resilience to open fractures.
Results: Union was attained in 82 cases, with a mean union time of 7.4 weeks post-the-third bone marrow injection. The timeframe for the union varied widely, ranging from 4 to 17 weeks. In eight instances where bone marrow injections failed to achieve union, alternative treatment via bone grafting was necessary. No significant complications were reported; however, minor discomfort was experienced by 13% of the patients and was effectively managed with over-the-counter analgesics.
Conclusion: This retrospective analysis demonstrates the high efficacy and safety of autologous bone marrow injections in treating delayed union in long bones, making them a promising alternative treatment strategy with minimal complications.
Assessment and comparison of quality of life and sexual function after adjuvant therapy in post-mastectomy breast carcinoma: A prospective study
Authors: Bidisha Bandyopadhyay  , Atanu Basu  , Anjan Bera  , Shilpi Adhikary  , Debojyoti Manna  , Doli Mridha  , Debasmita Chakrabarti
Published: December 2023

Background: Quality of life (QoL) is an important measure in the evaluation of health, physical condition, and the effects of treatment and continues to gain importance. Health-related QoL gives information about the patient’s experiences (physical and psychological) related to the disease and the applied treatments, as well as the potential prognosis. It is known that breast surgery and its combination with chemotherapy (CT) and radiation therapy causes negative changes in the patient’s psychosocial well-being and QoL.
Aims and Objectives: To study the QoL and sexual function in female breast carcinoma patients who received adjuvant CT and radiation therapy after mastectomy.
Materials and Methods: This was a single institutional prospective study carried out in the Department of Radiotherapy, RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. From January 2017 to December 2019, according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 64 histologically proven breast carcinoma patients were included in this prospective study.
Results: On symptom scale analysis, it has been noted that all the symptoms increased after receiving CT and reached their highest after the 6th cycle of CT, then improved after radiation and further improved at 6 months follow-up, except for the breast symptoms, which decreased after the 6th cycle of CT, increased immediately post-RT, and then again decreased at 6 months follow-up.
Conclusion: Treatment with CT and radiation therapy significantly affects QoL, psychosexual function, and physical problems.
The perfect trio to decrease mortality in pancreatic cancers: Molecular marker screening tests with biosensors in precancerous lesions
Authors: Hasan Zafer Acar  , Nazmi Özer
Published: December 2023

The mortality rates of pancreatic cancer (PC) are very high. The methods recommended in the studies conducted to date have been able to reduce mortality very little. This study aimed to review studies on this subject and to identify the most appropriate methods to decrease mortality in PCs. Therefore, research articles and reviews on this subject were analyzed intensely, and the findings were summarized. According to the results obtained in our study, to decrease mortality in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas, early diagnostic screening should be performed primarily with molecular markers and biosensors effective in precancerous lesions in risk groups. However, studies on such screening worldwide have not yet been conducted. Therefore, further research is needed to arrive at more precise conclusions.
Analisis Penerapan Teknologi Augmented Reality sebagai Strategi Pemasaran IKEA
Authors: Sasmita Ida Ayu Pradnya , Dewi Putu Purnama
Published: December 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana penerapan teknologi augmented reality sebagai media pendukung strategi pemasaran perusahaan IKEA. Pesatnya perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi telah membawa perubahan di berbagai bidang. Ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi terus mengalami perkembangan seiring dengan pesatnya kebutuhan masyarakat. Salah satu dampak yang ditimbulkan dengan berkembangnya teknologi adalah terjadinya perubahan perilaku di masyarakat, seperti bergesernya budaya belanja masyarakat dari konsep tradisional yang perlahan mulai ditinggalkan dan beralih ke konsep belanja online. Hal ini menyebabkan IKEA mulai mendigitalkan dan membuka toko online melalui website dan aplikasi. Perkembangan teknologi juga memengaruhi dan membantu meningkatkan perkembangan bidang pemasaran. Inovasi baru terus bermunculan, salah satunya adalah penggunaan augmented reality di aplikasi IKEA. Augmented reality merupakan teknologi yang menggunakan sebuah teknik yang menggabungkan benda maya dua maupun tiga dimensi ke dalam sebuah lingkup nyata tiga dimensi lalu menampilkan gambar benda maya tersebut dalam waktu nyata dengan realitas virtual melalui bantuan ponsel pintar. Konsumen dapat melihat produk yang diinginkan secara real time melalui aplikasi di ponsel pengguna. Salah satu inovasi dalam penggunaan augmented reality sebagai strategi pemasaran juga telah membuahkan hasil. IKEA melakasanakan proses digitalisasi layanannya untuk dapat menarik konsumen baru. Adapun hasil yang diperoleh yaitu terdapat dampak positif yang besar setelah IKEA meluncurkan toko online dan mengembangkan aplikasi yang didukung oleh penerapan augmented reality.
Sosialisasi Budaya Kerja Industri Sebagai Upaya Penguatan Kompetensi Dasar Siswa SMK Negeri 7 Lhokseumawe
Authors: Sakdiah Halimatus , Fatwa Islami , Muliani Muliani , Andriani Riza , Hidayat Amam Taufiq
Published: December 2023

SMK merupakan jenjang pendidikan yang lulusannya diharapkan dapat langsung terjun di dunia kerja atau dunia industri. Saat ini siswa SMKN 7 Lhokseumawe masih belum memahami dan mampu menerapkan budaya kerja, khususnya budaya kerja 5R (Ringkas, Rapi, Resik, Rawat, Rajin). Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan ini dilakukan dalam tiga tahapan yaitu persiapan berupa diskusi dan analisis kebutuhan siswa, pelaksanaan dilaksanakan menggunakan sistem pemberian materi dan sosialisasi materi budaya kerja 5R dan evaluasi yaitu menganalisis peningkatan pemahaman budaya kerja siswa. Evaluasi dilakukan dengan menganalisis hasil pretes-postes terkait materi. Hasil kegiatan ini menunjukkan pemahaman siswa saat pretes sebesar 54,67% dan saat postes sebesar 82,67% ini menunjukkan terjadi peningkatan pemahaman budaya kerja siswa sebanyak 28 poin dan tingkat kepuasan peserta akan kegiatan ini sebesar 88,75% pada kategori sangat memuaskan.
FORMING THE READINESS OF THE FUTURE SPECIALIST TO USE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Kuchai Tetiana , Honcharuk Vitaly , Zorohkina Tetyana
Published: December 2023

The article exposes the problematic of creating the readiness of the future individual to use information technologies. Computers open up new ways in the progress of intellectual assistances and the facility to explain professional tasks when training future specialists in higher education. The main directions of using information technologies are highlighted. The effectiveness of computer use at various stages of the pedagogical process is determined. The practice of computer technologies by students in the progression of education the basics of science pays to growing the success of the educational process in the field of learning the ability to independently accumulate and present knowledge. The informational component of a specialist’s readiness is defined, which is today an central section of defining the value of his training.The process of forming a new information environment of society creates unique opportunities for human progress, for the real answer of several professional, economic, social and everyday difficulties. The socio-economic change of the nation depends on the presence of a modern information sphere of society. The information sector primarily depends on qualified personnel, which, in turn, crucially depends on the education system in the country. One of the main tasks facing the education system is the task of forming the basics of the information values of the future expert.
EXPERT KNOWLEDGE IN AUTOMATION SYSTEMS OF OILS AND GREASES ADSORPTIVE PURIFICATION
Authors: Tiurina Y. , Yaroshchuk L.
Published: December 2023

The novelty of industrial production with continuous adsorptive purification of used oils and greases and the significant complexity of relevant processes delay the implementation of their automation systems. Four control tasks are formulated, which are related to the specified production problems and are based on the professional experience of specialists. The first task is quick determination of purification conditions when changing raw materials. It arises because the sources of raw materials are waste from industrial enterprises, as well as depleted and contaminated transport oils and greases. Such raw materials do not have a constant composition, and the beginning of changes in their properties occurs unpredictably. It was determined that solution to this problem is in searching for conditions for the purification of new raw materials analogs. The second task is to diagnose and predict emergency situations. It is relevant because of the raw material toxicity and the high risk of its ignition. This task was solved using the technology of creating expert systems. The third task is caused by the quality requirements of purified substances – there are many requirements and they are not always coordinated. It is recommended to use fuzzy logic algorithms for the task of controling purification quality. The fourth task is to establish priorities among the criteria of the sustainable development Concept in connection with constant attention of the world community to the state of environment, economy, and people's living conditions. When solving this problem, optimization methods and the selection of ratios between components of the optimization criteria were used. For each task, types of empirical knowledge, methods of obtaining and applying them are defined. The results of the study explain the importance of comprehensive application of expert knowledge and demonstrate ways of their early classification and formation.
ENHANCING STUDENTS’ WRITING QUALITY THROUGH COMPUTER-MEDIATED LEARNING: THE ROLE OF COGNITIVE ACTIVITY
Authors: Zatserkovnyi O
Published: December 2023

Introduction. The use of computer-mediated learning environments has become increasingly important in enhancing students' writing skills. This study aims to explore the complex relationship between cognitive activity and writing quality in computer-mediated learning settings. By doing so, it aims to provide valuable insights for improving students' writing proficiency and maximizing the benefits of technology in language education.

Methods. A quantitative approach, specifically a quasi-experimental design, was employed in this study. Assessment grades were collected as quantitative data to evaluate various aspects of students' writing skills, including narrative writing, oral language proficiency, reading and writing abilities, as well as nonverbal skills and working memory.

Results. The number of online revisions made by students emerged as a predictive measure for both the quality of narrative structure and the length of the text. Students who engaged in more extensive online revisions demonstrated the ability to produce narrative texts of higher quality and greater length.

Discussion. This study provides valuable insights into the significance of online revisions, cognitive factors, and writing fluency in relation to the quality of narrative writing. It suggests that students possess revision skills but often postpone revisions until they have completed the initial draft. Furthermore, it highlights the positive influence of strong reading and spelling skills on spelling proficiency and revision abilities. The findings contribute to the existing literature and deepen our understanding of the relationship between narrative writing, cognition, and the impact of revision frequency on the quality of written narratives.
VERSIFICATION OF LANGUAGE UNITS FROM THE LENS OF MORPHOLOGICAL STATISTICS (MODERN BRITISH AND GERMAN POETRY)
Authors: Hromko T , Panchuk L , Matveiko O
Published: December 2023

The article presents a statistical linguistic analysis of the morphological structure represented in British poetry. The part-of-speech belonging of words as a subject of stylometry is analyzed. The use of statistical text analysis to determine the set of keywords in British poetry helps to quantify the parameters of its linguistic style, and this complements the qualitative analysis of linguistic phenomena.

The statistics of the researched language of British and German poetry includes the analysis of various linguistic aspects that are characteristic of poetic speech in the contemporary literature of Great Britain. The article focuses on the scientific interest in the morphological statistics of the language of British poetry for the analysis of the structural features of the poetic text.

Nouns in poetry are used to name objects, ideas, abstract concepts, as well as to create images and symbols. They can play a significant role in creating images and concepts in a poetic text. Verbs define actions, events, and the state of objects in poetry; other grammatical classes of words help create rhythm, pace, movement, and expressiveness in a poetic text. Service words are used to build syntactic structures and provide coherence between words and sentences in poetry. Determining the number of linguistic units of a certain grammatical class in poetry serves as a reliable tool for studying the reflection of the most essential features and statistical parameters of poetic discourse.

The material presented in the article for the study and further analysis of their morphological potential was selected from contemporary original texts written by British poets contained in literary anthologies, libraries and web resources specializing in poetry. The examples for linguistic morphological analysis are the works of Carol Ann Duffy, Seamus Justin Heaney, Simon Armitage, T. C. Eliot Doris Kareckendey, Ulrike Almut Sandig, Jan Wagner, Durs Grünbein and Kai Wieland.

It has been observed that there are no strict rules as to which parts of speech should prevail in poetry in general, and this always remains in the sphere of the author's creativity. The analyzed aspects of morphological analysis can be applied to the poetry of different historical periods and literary trends in British and German poetry in order to study their features and the evolution of linguistic expression, which determines the prospects for further research in this area.
MILITARY DIARY OF OLES HONCHAR: SOCIOLINGUISTIC AND INTERTEXTUAL DIMENSIONS
Authors: Stepanenko N
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of O. Honchar’s military diary discourse, which documents the experience of military life in a specific time series «actually June 1943, and retrospectively June 1941 – November 1945» on the wide geographical space «Ukraine – Europe America». The relevance of the investigated problem is substantiated in view of the complex current situation in Ukraine. Particular attention is paid to clarifying the specifics of the war narrative of the writer's diary, including its inclusion in the category of literary ones, which are an indisputable fact of good writing in its form, through the prism of sociolinguistics (primarily Ukrainian-Russian bilingualism), linguopragmatic and linguoxiological potential. The process of linguistic self-identification of the warrior, master of the word, citizen O. Honchar is revealed, the result of which is the transition to principled Ukrainianism, an open struggle with the cynical officially and unofficially legitimized practice of Russification in the Soviet era. It is proved that the interpreted author's discourse is Russian only in form, and in content it is Ukrainian-, Euro-, and human-centric, since it promptly and consistently reflects the mental-cognitive response to the challenges of time, the tests of ethnicity, the world community, and the prospects of social progress. The phenomenon of linguistic, cultural, national identification and self-identification as a cognitive-discursive mechanism is systematically described. The intertextual content of the examined diary notes is characterized in detail, with the identification and sequential marking of differential features and verbalization specifics of intratextual (poetic and epistolary self-reflection) and extratextual [historical, family, humorous, slave songs, Ukrainian and borrowed paremias, proverbs, anecdotes, soldiers' folklore, aphoristic sayings, linguistic interspersions (elements of speech, sayings, borrowings from other languages), fragmentary letter communication] of dialogic connections with the semiotic universe of national and world culture, as well as the linguistic picture of the world as the most important objectifier of it.
SECONDARY NOMINATION IN THE ENGLISH TERMINOLOGICAL SYSTEM FOR ANIMAL DISEASES
Authors: Syrotina O
Published: December 2023

This paper explored the problem of forming a secondary nomination in the English veterinary terminology on the example of terms for animal diseases. The aim of this study is to reveal the secondary nomination as one of the ways to replenish the terminology denoting animal diseases. Methods applied were continuous sampling of language material, classification, definition analysis and a descriptive-analytical method. Based on the collected lexicographical material, selected from the English veterinary dictionaries, the features of metaphorical and metonymic transferences, which serve for the formation of the English terms, nominating animal diseases have been revealed. The thought processes aimed at the formation of the secondary nomination are described. Layers of vocabulary that are sources of metaphorization and metonymization, such as metaphor, types of metonymic constructions, are considered. A conclusion was made about extraordinary activity in the term creation of metaphorization processes based on the use of signs of some subject areas to denote others. Based on the theory of conceptual metaphor, the main donor domains that served as a source of metaphorical nominations denoting animal diseases were identified. Terminological units for the designation of animal diseases arising as a result of metonymy are analyzed; the most productive models of metonymic transpositions are highlighted, which is important for their systematization and standardization. The study of metonymic transpositions in veterinary terminology makes it possible to clarify the specific features of the nomination of new concepts in veterinary medicine. Metonymic reinterpretation, compared to metaphorical, is a less common form of semantic transformation, including veterinary terms. Terminological units arising as a result of secondary nomination constitute a special part of the veterinary terminology vocabulary denoting animal diseases and reveal a close connection between language and thinking in the acts of secondary nomination.
LINGUISTIC TOOLS FOR EXPRESSING PROCESS CATEGORY IN THE ENGLISH FOOD INDUSTRY TERMINOLOGY
Authors: Lashkul V
Published: December 2023

This research focuses on the crucial issue of categorization processes within the context of the food industry terminology in the English language. The study is based on an analysis of lexicographic data from specialized and explanatory dictionaries, employing methods of systematization and categorical analysis of food industry terms. The study examines how linguistic expressions are used to categorize and represent the concepts and processes associated with the food industry. It also explores the significance of the "process" category within this specialized domain. The research identifies three primary ontological categories of the food industry conceptual domain: objects, processes, and subjects. Among these, the category of "processes" emerges as particularly significant. In the food industry, processes encompass a wide array of activities and phenomena that are vital for the transformation of raw materials into finished food products. These processes are integral to ensuring efficiency, product quality, and safety within the industry. The primary objective of the research is to shed light on the role of the processes category and its linguistic representation in the English food industry terminology.

The research also identifies productive linguistic elements, including special vocabulary, specialized morphemes, terms created on the basis of metaphorical transfer and syntactic constructions, that contribute to the formation of terms related to the "process" category.
Use of gis technologies for geodesic assessment of land resources and cadastral activities
Authors: Rozhi I. , Naradoviy B.
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the implementation of geodetic innovations in the field of land management and cadastral activity. Modern technologies and their impact on the optimization and efficiency of work in the specified areas are considered. The main attention is paid to the methods of geographic information systems, their application for accurate mapping, data analysis and territorial development planning. The purpose of this article is to research and evaluate the use of the latest geodetic solutions in land and cadastral management, as well as to reveal the advantages and potential of their application to optimize the management of land resources. Used: analytical method, cartographic method, mathematical method, methods of digital automated processing of space images. Further research in the field of land management and cadastral activity can be directed to the development of new methods of processing and interpreting geodetic data using artificial intelligence and machine learning, adapting geoinformation systems to the needs of regional land management, in particular, to monitor climate changes, ensure food and water resources. The article can be useful for specialists in the field of land management, cadastre, as well as for everyone who is interested in innovative technologies in geodesy.
Лікування хіміорезистентного деструктивного туберкульозу легень: клінічна ефективність і переносимість геміфлоксацину та інших фторхінолонів наприкінці інтенсивної фази терапії
Authors: Petrenko V. I. , Radysh G. V.
Published: December 2023

Вивчали ефективність і переносимість геміфлоксацину порівняно з офлоксацином, левофлоксацином та гатифлоксацином протягом інтенсивної фази антимікобактеріальної терапії хіміорезистентного деструктивного туберкульозу легень. Обстежено 156 хворих на хіміорезистентний деструктивний туберкульоз легень, розподілених на дві групи. В режим лікування І групи було включено геміфлоксацин, ІІ – інші фторхінолони. Ефективність використання геміфлоксацину в режимі лікування хворих на хіміорезистентний деструктивний туберкульоз легень не відрізнялась від такої інших фторхінолонів IV покоління (гатифлоксацин) та була достовірно вищою порівняно з офлоксацином. Разом з тим зареєстровано однаковий рівень побічних реакцій при використанні цих препаратів. Таким чином, геміфлоксацин ефективний і безпечний порівняно з іншими фторхінолонами, що дозволяє розглядати його як препарат вибору з групи фторхінолонів для лікування хіміорезистентного, в тому числі мультирезистентного, туберкульозу легень.
Long-term cold storage of clonal apple rootstocks on growth media with added jasmonic acid: eﬀect and their subsequent development in vitro
Authors: Bjadovskiy I. A.
Published: December 2023

The article examines the effect of jasmonic a cid used at concentrations of 0.1-1.0 mg/L in the longterm continuous in vitro cold storage of clonal apple rootstock explants (54-118, 57-490, 57-545, and MM 106) on their subsequent development on under standard cultivation conditions. A positive effect of jasmonic acid was noted on the preservation of the viable explants of clonal apple rootstocks at all used concentrations over a period of 48-54 months (+3-6 ℃) of continuous cold storage, as compared to the explants cultivated without its application. Different concentrations of jasmonic acid in the cold storage medium were found to have no significant effect on the net reproduction of explants that were subsequently cultivated without jasmonic acid under standard cultivation conditions (+20-22 ℃). However, a significant increase in the length of microshoots (by 1.4-1.6 times) and the average number of leaves per microshoot (by 1.2-1.6 times) was observed in all studied forms of clonal apple rootstocks on growth medium with a jasmonic acid concentration of 1.0 mg/L. Subsequently, these explants exhibited no delay in vegetative development in vitro as compared to the explants that did not undergo cold storage (control). Jasmonic acid addition to the growth medium for long-term continuous cold storage at can be recommended as a way to improve the preservation of explants when clonal apple rootstock collections are stored for long periods of time in in vitro culture.
Cholestatic jaundice in a sample of Iraqi Infants (A hospital based study)
Authors: Al-Azzawi Sawsan I. , Al-Badri Bayan A. , Mohammad Lana A.
Published: December 2023

Background: Cholestatic Jaundice is a dilemma facing not only the primary care provider but also the specialist pediatricians in our country.Subjects & methods: Analysis of 50 cases of cholestatic jaundice aged 3 weeks- 18 months were carried out over 18 months in the Gastroenterology & Hepatology unit in the Children Welfare Teaching Hospital, Medical City, and Baghdad. Clinical, biochemical, radiological and histopathological results were recorded.Results: Fifty patients with Cholestatic Jaundice, 28 males &22 females, were evaluated. The main causes of Cholestatic Jaundice were Biliary Atresia in 22 cases (44%)(the mean age of presentation was 4.1 months ), and Neonatal Hepatitis Syndrome of different etiology in 17 cases (34%) (The mean age of presentation was 5.9 months).Galactosemia was the most common cause of metabolic liver disease and CMV was the commonest of the intrauterine viral infections. Two cases of choledocal cyst (4%) and no definite cause was found in 9 cases (18%)Conclusion: Biliary atresia was the most common cause of cholestasis in this study of extra-hepatic type. Different stages of cirrhosis were found in almost all cases of biliary Atresia because of delayed presentation. Clay color stool, hepatomegaly, high alkaline phosphatase & high cholesterol level favor atresia cases. Ultrasonography & liver biopsy prove to be very valuable tools in the differentiation between Biliary Atresia & Neonatal Hepatitis Syndrome.
Spotlight on: Nature, assessment, and management of laryngopharyngeal reflux
Authors: Kenny Ciarán
Published: December 2023

Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a condition that affects up to 10% of the general population. It contributes to breathing, hearing, voicing, and swallowing problems. By incorporating knowledge of this phenomenon into their practice, clinicians may better address these concerns. This Spotlight on Nature, Assessment, and Management of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux equips clinicians with a current understanding of how and why LPR occurs, and what to do about it. Practical recommendations are provided to support immediate implementation of knowledge, and to improve patient care.
Skipping of FCER1G Exon 2 Is Common in Human Brain But Not Associated with the Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic Risk Factor rs2070902
Authors: Feldner Alyssa C. , Turner Andrew K. , Simpson James F. , Estus Steven
Published: December 2023

Background:

Understanding the mechanisms whereby genetic variants influence the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may provide insights into treatments that could reduce AD risk.

Objective:

Here, we sought to test the hypothesis that a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) associated with AD risk, rs2070902, influences splicing of FCER1G exon 2.

Methods:

AD and non-AD brain samples were analyzed for FCER1G expression by genotyping, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and qPCR.

Results:

The protein encoded by FCER1G, FcR γ, is robustly expressed in microglia in both AD and non-AD brain. The FCER1G isoform lacking exon 2 ( D2-FCER1G) was readily detectable. Moreover, the proportion of FCER1G expressed as this isoform was increased in brains with high AD neuropathology. However, the proportion of FCER1G expressed as the D2-FCER1G isoform was not associated with rs2070902 genotype.

Conclusions:

In summary, the proportion of FCER1G expressed as the D2-FCER1G isoform is increased with AD neuropathology but is not associated with rs2070902.
Assessment of shoulder proprioception in patients with chronic mechanical cervical pain: A comparative study
Authors: Abass Mohamed Yassen , Shendy Wael , Samir Hatem , Sweif Radwa E. , Ahmed Mai A. , Awad Amina
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND: Chronic mechanical cervical pain (CMCP) is a common disabling problem worldwide, interfering with upper extremities function. However studying the impact of CMCP on shoulder proprioception is still lacking. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the impact of CMCP on shoulder proprioception in young adults compared with normal control (NC) individuals. METHODS: A comparative study was conducted between two groups; 40 patients with CMCP (mean age 32.28 ± 6.586) and 40 age and sex matched NC (mean age 33.43 ± 9.021). The Biodex isokinetic dynamometer was used to assess shoulder active sense of position at 30∘ external and internal rotations. The absolute angular error was calculated for the dominant and non-dominant shoulders. RESULTS: The absolute angular error was significantly increased only in the CMCP at both rotation angles for both shoulders, showing a remarkable increase on the dominant shoulder and in the external rotation range compared with NC. CONCLUSIONS: CMCP can significantly impair shoulder proprioception, particularly on the dominant side and in external rotation range. This could emphasize the careful examination of shoulder proprioception for the early detection of shoulders at risk, to eliminate the possibility of shoulder instability and/or injury in young adults with CMCP.
Construction of Enterprise Financial Data Visualization Analysis System Based on Data Mining Technology
Authors: Wu Xueqing , Wu Guoqiang
Published: December 2023

With the rapid development of digital economy, enterprises need to make financial management activities and development decisions based on a large number of financial data and information. This also exposes the shortcomings of the traditional financial analysis and processing mode in adaptability, functionality and efficiency. In this regard, based on the actual needs of enterprises, this paper will put forward a set of construction scheme of enterprise financial data visualization analysis system, give full play to the practical application advantages of data mining technology in the era of big data, change the original processing methods, and provide an efficient, reliable and convenient new way for enterprise financial data analysis. The whole system adopts B/S architecture design, the client design is based on VUE framework, and the server construction is based on Django framework, and the financial data is analyzed, mined and visually displayed by using Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib and other class libraries in Python environment. Practice has proved that the system can support users to call K-means, Decision Tree, Logistic and other algorithm models online for multi-dimensional analysis of financial data, which realizes an important supplement to traditional financial analysis, and achieves the purpose of improving financial management efficiency and assisting enterprise development decision-making.
Predictive Modeling and Analysis of Wordle Player Engagement: Insights and Recommendations for Future Operations
Authors: Wu Changze , Li Yuyang , Lin Shanling , Jiang Xuhui
Published: December 2023

To further improve the stickiness of puzzle game players, we developed a prediction model based on the BP neural network. Firstly, we preprocessed the existing data to remove some useless information. Then, we introduced the WOA algorithm to optimize the BP neural network model and improve its prediction accuracy. To predict the distribution percentage of attempts to guess a given word in the future, we improved the BP neural network using the multi-input multi-output CIWOA algorithm (Cubic map improvement whale optimization algorithm). The experimental results showed that the WOA-BP prediction model predicted player data for March 1, 2023, to be between 20,000 and 25,000, while the actual data was 19,655. Our prediction model had a small margin of error, indicating good prediction accuracy. Based on this model, we provided reasonable adjustment suggestions for the game company’s later operations.
Company Bankruptcy Prediction with Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: Sun Caiwei
Published: December 2023

Bankruptcy prediction is an important economic problem. It is a crucial problem in finance, as successful prediction enables stakeholders to take early actions to reduce their economic losses. Machine learning can effectively predict a company’s bankruptcy situation and provide timely reminders to the enterprise. In this study, a real-world dataset collected from the Taiwan market from 1999 to 2009 is used. The bankruptcy status is identified and set as the prediction target. An oversampling framework is used to balance the label distribution, and PCA is used for feature reduction. Four machine learning classifiers are implemented and compared, namely, support vector machine, random forest, AdaBoost and XGBoost. The numerical results demonstrate that the random forest classifier outperforms baselines in terms of the F1 score.
Engaging with NISO
Authors: Carpenter Todd , Griffey Jason
Published: December 2023

This paper provides an overview of the National Information Standards Organization (NISO) - who it is, how it is structured, what it does, how it does it, and who it serves. It also provides information on how NISO Members and non-Members alike can participate in NISO’s many global activities - activities that fill a major role in ensuring that the information community runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
Closing the gap: Addressing missing standards in small academic libraries through the implementation of the ANSI/NISO Z39.87-2006 (R2017) data dictionary
Authors: Michalak Russell
Published: December 2023

This paper presents a case study highlighting the significance of adopting the ANSI/NISO Z39.87-2006 (R2017) Data Dictionary standard to small academic libraries, using Goldey-Beacom College Library in Wilmington, Delaware, as an example. The study focuses on the impact of the standard’s absence on the institution’s archival collection and emphasizes the benefits of implementing the standard for small libraries with similar digital collections. Additionally, the paper addresses the challenges faced by small libraries in adopting standards and provides recommendations for overcoming these challenges. The findings emphasize the need for increased awareness and the advantages of adopting the Data Dictionary standard to improve access and management of digital assets.
Microglial TLR4/NLRP3 Inflammasome Signaling in Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Li Yunfeng , Chen Xiongjin , Zhou Mulan , Feng Sifan , Peng Xiaoping , Wang Yan
Published: December 2023

Alzheimer’s disease is a pervasive neurodegenerative disease that is estimated to represent approximately 70% of dementia cases worldwide, and the molecular complexity that has been highlighted remains poorly understood. The accumulation of extracellular amyloid-β (Aβ), intracellular neurofibrillary tangles formed by tau hyperphosphorylation, and neuroinflammation are the major pathological features of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Over the years, there has been no apparent breakthrough in drug discovery based on the Aβ and tau hypotheses. Neuroinflammation has gradually become a hot spot in AD treatment research. As the primary cells of innate immunity in the central nervous system, microglia play a key role in neuroinflammation. Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor 3 (NLRP3) inflammasomes are vital molecules in neuroinflammation. In the pathological context of AD, the complex interplay between TLR4 and the NLRP3 inflammasomes in microglia influences AD pathology via neuroinflammation. In this review, the effect of the activation and inhibition of TLR4 and NLRP3 in microglia on AD pathology, as well as the cross-talk between TLR4 and the NLRP3 inflammasome, and the influence of essential molecules in the relevant signaling pathway on AD pathology, were expounded. In addition, the feasibility of these factors in representing a potential treatment option for AD has been clarified.