bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Robust AI Based Bio Inspired Protocol using GANs for Secure and Efficient Data Transmission in IoT to Minimize Data Loss
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Technology, Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, Devi P Aruna , Megala D , Paviyasre N , Nithyanandh S
Published: September 2024

Objectives: To propose an AI-based protocol to enhance the reliability and security of IoT data transmission in a robust manner. Deep learning with bio-inspired methods is employed to address real-time challenges such as route optimization, data integrity, error recovery, and end-to-end delay in order to minimize data loss and maximize the transmission rate. Methods: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) are used to enhance the robustness of the protocol in combination with a bio-inspired Artificial Immune System (AIS) to detect IoT network anomalies and responds to malicious activities by using the adaptive learning capabilities of IS. Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (HARQ), an error recovery method, is utilized to detect network errors in order to correct and retransmit data to the destination during error-prone network conditions. Queue learning action sets are used to discover the finest path for efficient data transmission. The OMNeT++ simulator is used to assess the performance of the proposed BIP-GANs protocol. The performance results are compared with the prevailing data transmission protocols, such as EAP-IFBA, DNN-CSO, and ALO-DHT. Findings: The suggested BIP-GANs data transmission protocol outperforms with promising results, with an energy consumption rate of 6%, 8 seconds data transmission speed, 6 second less delay rate, 98% robustness (security and confidentiality), 98.5% alive nodes, and 99% network life span, which is higher than the prevailing methods. Novelty: This research study provides a comprehensive solution to secure and efficient data transmission by integrating the AI-based bio-inspired BIP-GANs method to address the security and data transmission challenges of existing methods such as EAP-IFBA, DNN-CSO, and ALO-DHT in terms of energy consumption rate, transmission speed, delay rate, life span of the network, robustness, and number of alive nodes. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Generative Adversarial Networks, Error Recovery, Secured Data Transmission, Deep Learning, Bio­Inspired Algorithm
Electrolysis agarose gel preparation v1
Authors: ILT team UM , Roca Cugat Mar
Published: September 2024

This is how students at Maastricht University's Biomedical Sciences bachelor are instructed to prepare agarose gel for electrolysis.
Assessing recycled asphalt pavement: Impact of waste cooking oil and waste engine oil as rejuvenators on mechanical properties
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam 691005, Kerala, India, Madhu Kavitha , J Arya Raj ,   Department of Civil Engineering, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam 691005, Kerala, India, Shibu Niranjini ,   Department of Civil Engineering, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam 691005, Kerala, India, G Viswa ,   Department of Civil Engineering, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam 691005, Kerala, India
Published: September 2024

Sustainable pavement construction is an extensively researched subject within the field of pavement engineering. Due to its environmental and commercial advantages, the construction of pavements utilizing recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) is progressively gaining popularity worldwide. Owing to the aging process, binder extracted from RAP is inherently harder than virgin binder and requires rejuvenation for application in high RAP blends. This paper investigates the performance characteristics of Waste Cooking Oil (WCO) and Waste Engine Oil (WEO) as rejuvenators in RAP-incorporated asphalt mixtures to assess their suitability for pavement use. The optimal rejuvenator content is determined based on the performance of physical properties. The study indicates that asphalt mixes rejuvenated with Waste Cooking Oil (WCO) demonstrate higher Marshall Stability values compared to mixes rejuvenated with Waste Engine Oil (WEO) at both 30% and 60% Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) levels. Additionally, mixes incorporating WCO exhibit increased flow values. Furthermore, WCO outperforms WEO in Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR) at 30% RAP, with a slight decrease at 60% RAP. Results from Marshall and Indirect Tensile Strength (ITS) tests suggest that both WEO and WCO are effective rejuvenators, playing a critical role in aligning the properties of RAP-inclusive asphalt mixes with those of virgin mixes.
Experimental research of a structural health monitoring system concept based on fiber Bragg grating sensors on composite panels of an aircraft
Authors:   Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), Moscow, Russia, Soldatkin Maksim , Prilipko Ekaterina ,   Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), Moscow, Russia, Ibrishev Kirill ,   Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), Moscow, Russia, Illarionov Konstantin ,   Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), Moscow, Russia
Published: September 2024

In the dynamic realm of aviation, ensuring the structural integrity of aircraft stands as an imperative pillar of safety and operational efficiency. Amidst this landscape, the advent of Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensing technology has propelled structural health monitoring (SHM) into a new era of precision and reliability. This paper embarks on an exploration of SHM in aviation, using the transformative capabilities of FBG sensing. The primary objective was to evaluate the sensitivity of FBG-based sensors to static and dynamic loads as well as the response to defects formed upon fracture. The study involves fifteen experiments with FBG setups on a composite panel. Using interrogators, the distortions in optical signals were obtained and recalculated to provide data on deformations. Based on the results, FBG sensing technology proved to be sensitive to the mentioned load types, outputting consistent data.
Evaluation of bentonite suitability as a binder on the physico-mechanical and thermal properties of insulating bricks produced from quartz deposit
Authors:   Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Redeemer’s University, Ede, Nigeria, Ogundipe O. B. , Ikubanni P.P. ,   Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Nigeria, Adebayo R.A. ,   Dept. of Research and Development, National Engineering Development Institute, Anambra State, Nigeria, Abolarinwa B.O. ,   Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Nigeria, Dike C.P. ,   The Federal Polytechnic Offa, Offa, Kwara State, Lawal S.O. ,   Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Nigeria, Ajewole J.B. ,   Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Nigeria, Oladimeji S.O. ,   Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Nigeria
Published: September 2024

The study developed insulating refractory bricks from quartz with varied percentages of bentonite as a binder was subjected to physico-mechanical and thermal investigations. The produced bricks were dried and then sintered at 1200oC. To examine the refractory performance of the material, analyses were done on the bulk density, apparent porosity, shrinkage test, loss on ignition (LOI), cold crushing strength (CCS), water absorption (WA), and microstructural examination using scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS). The tested bricks' average apparent porosity of 43, 46, and 48%; water absorption of 0.98, 1.70, and 1.86%; bulk density of 1644, 1516, and 1324 kg/m3; shrinkage value of 1.71, 0.20, and 0.66%; cold crushing strength of 2.165, 1.381, and 1.088 MPa; loss on ignition of 0.98, 1.70, and 1.86%; and refractoriness of 1571.68, 1568.53, and 1565.39 OC were obtained for varying the percentage of the bentonite to 5, 10, and 15%, respectively. These results were within the range of values considered typical for refractories suggesting their suitability for high temperature applications. Additionally, the microstructural examination demonstrated homogeneity and the distribution of silicon throughout the brick structure. These denote consistent qualities and good thermal and mechanical capabilities. Meanwhile, the bonding materials were observed to significantly affect the refractory bricks produced.
A global model study of argon plasma chemistry used as propellant of a gridded ion thruster
Authors: Vieira Magaldi Bernardo , Sávio Pessoa Rodrigo , Soares da Silva Sobrinho Argemiro
Published: September 2024

The search for new propulsion devices for corrections and adjustments in the orbits of space systems composed of constellations of satellites in specific arrangements has progressively increased with the growth of requests for data transmission with greater speed and capacity. Electric propulsion is the best solution to reduce the propellant mass, in addition to allowing long mission times. Among the various types of thrusters, electrostatic thrusters have a better-defined physics, making possible the development of computational models for the study and optimization of their operational parameters. A global model was developed for a cylindrical ion thruster with the inductively coupled plasma (ICP) generator originated by the circulation of a radio-frequency current in an inductive coil that surrounds the thruster, having at the output a polarized grid extraction system accelerating the ionized argon gas (propellant). The global model is formed by charged and neutral particle balance equations and energy equations of electrons and gas. Neutral and excited species are accelerated by drift out of the thruster and ionized species accelerated for the reason of the electric field generated by the pair of polarized grids in direct current. The most in-depth study of argon plasma chemistry found that, among the various parameters that interfere with species density, the number of excited species has a direct influence on ionization, although it does not interfere much with ion density, what can be translated into a higher rate ion replacement, which is extremely important to gain thrust and specific impulse.
Estudo de um modelo bidimensional de reator de plasma RF com acoplamento capacitivo simulado pelo método de elementos finitos
Authors: Melo Carla Andreia dos Santos , Pisani Marcelo Bento , Amarante Segundo Gesil Sampaio
Published: September 2024

Neste trabalho estudamos um plasma de acoplamento capacitivo com fonte com radiofrequência de 13,56 MHz e pressão a 13,33 Pa utilizando o código finite elements method (FEM) para a simulação de um modelo bidimensional de descarga de argônio. É de extrema importância conhecer o que ocorre na câmara de deposição de filmes finos na expectativa de alcançar a redução de custos na produção de filmes finos. Os resultados demonstram, considerando o comprimento de Debye e pela evidência da presença de bainhas, o efeito de blindagem no plasma. A densidade de elétrons encontrada está em concordância com o modelo global aproximado de descarga descrito previamente. Variações de parâmetros como a potência fornecida, na faixa de 1 a 100 W, gerou um plasma mais energético com a densidade de elétrons entre 1,5Å~1015 e 5Å~1016 m-3. No modelo foi possível visualizar na distribuição espacial do plasma a formação e a assimetria da bainha, o que possibilitou estabelecer a posição de maior densidade nos eixos axial e radial. Adicionalmente, essas distribuições demonstram regiões não uniformes de densidade, o que é confirmado pela observação experimental de uma maior erosão do alvo, e os filmes depositados apresentam espessuras menores das bordas axiais do substrato.
Utilização de um fluxômetro de massa na injeção controlada de gases em vácuo
Authors: SantAna Péricles Lopes
Published: September 2024

A medição e o controle de vazão de massa são itens necessários à reprodutibilidade de processos tecnológicos que utilizam gases como matéria-prima, em que a estequiometria e o tempo de processo bem definidos são requeridos. Para medir a vazão de massa, são utilizados os mass flow meters (MFM). Para controlar a vazão de massa é usado o mass flow controller (MFC), que consiste em uma válvula de controle acoplada a um MFM. Por meio de um aparato simples de medida (o calibrador), são feitas a aferição e calibração dos medidores em regime de vácuo. Neste trabalho, explicam-se o princípio físico de funcionamento, o método de aferição e calibração e as aplicações tecnológicas dos medidores. Para tanto, a injeção controlada de nitrogênio em uma câmara de vácuo foi aferida, resultando em uma função linear da pressão de N em função da temperatura dentro da câmara para um fluxo de 10 sccm.
Temperature analysis of driver and optical behavior of LED lamps
Authors: Santos Emerson Roberto , Tavares Maurício Vicente , Duarte Antonio Celso , Furuya Hélio Akira , Calixto Burini Junior Elvo
Published: September 2024

This exploratory study was carried out with the objective to know the optical behavior of light-emitting diode (LED) lamps used and the temperature reached by electronic components that compose the driver (electronic circuit situated inside the body LED lamp) responsible to convert electrical alternating current from power line to direct current to operate the LED devices. Then, two different experiments were carried out with LED lamps. In the first experiment, 131 LED lamps used were chosen randomly and bought from household appliances store (bargain market product) presenting different nominal powers, 8, 10, 12 and 15 watts. All LED lamps were polarized at the power line at 127 V and revealed different optical behaviors, such as: not turn-on; flashing light (as strobe effect); flashing light (as strobe effect) with high intensity (more intense than normal); flashing light (as strobe effect) with low intensity (less intense than normal); fast turnon and turn-off only; and turn-on with low intensity of light (less intense than normal). The hypothesis for these behaviors can be attributed by three different behaviors: in lamps not turn-on, this failure can be attributed for dark spots that are created on the surface of LED device. In these lamps, all LED devices are electrically connected in serial. When a LED is inoperative, the electrical current is interrupted for all LED devices; damage to the electronic components caused by internal high temperature confined inside the lamp body during the operation causing electrical oscillations, as observed from different behaviors from flashing light, flashing light with high intensity, flashing light with low intensity and fast turn-on and turn-off only; swelling of the electrolytic capacitors causing low energy storage and varying the electrical current flow, the electrical current for other electronic components altered the normal optical behavior of the LED lamps. In the second experiment, the temperatures of electronic components located in driver were obtained out of body lamp revealing: from 33 (lowest temperature attributed to inductor) to 52.5ºC (highest temperature attributed to electrolytic capacitor). These temperature values represent the ideal or normal condition of operation for electronic components, but, when they are operating inside the lamp body, the found temperature values increased considerably. This characteristic can be better evidenced by strong color change (caused by accumulative temperature during the elapsed days used) on the printed circuit board used in the driver.
Informing Immersed Citizens: The Impact of Interactivity on Comprehending News in Immersive Journalism
Authors: Greber Hannah , Aaldering Loes , Lecheler Sophie
Published: September 2024

Immersive journalism has emerged as an innovative journalistic approach promising enhanced attention and understanding through interactive, virtual environments. Previously, this was mostly tested through factual knowledge. However, evaluating immersive audio-visual modalities solely along factual knowledge falls short of considering, firstly, what about and how an immersive experience is remembered and, secondly, the importance of considering the perceptions surrounding information acquisition. Therefore, this study examines how interactivity in immersive journalism affects traditional as well as novel ways of comprehending news, such as episodic memory. In addition, we consider perceptions related to knowledge. We draw on a laboratory experiment (N = 149) testing the effect of three levels of interactivity provided (no interactivity vs. looking around vs. looking around + control over pace and order of storyline). Results indicate that a higher range of interactivity does not influence factual memory, but leads to an increase in perceived knowledge, thus indicating an illusion of knowledge. Moreover, there is a tendency to formulate more subjective takeaways in the high-interactivity condition, while interactivity did not influence the credibility evaluations. This provides partial empirical support for the credibility paradox of immersive journalism.
Ukrainian adaptation of the "Neuroception of Psychological Safety Scale" (npss)
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, ROMANOVSKA Daryna , LYTVYN Serhii ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, MALYSHEVA Karine ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: September 2024

B a c k g r o u n d . The neuroception of psychological safety is a relatively new construct that combines psychological and neuroscientific aspects of interpersonal interaction. It is described and studied within the framework of polyvagal theory as one of the key concepts for understanding the nature of social engagement processes. The present study aims to adapt into Ukrainian the Neuroception of Psychological Safety Scale (NPSS), the original version of which is a valid and reliable tool for assessing the sense of psychological safety in the context of interpersonal interaction. M e t h o d s . The study involved 96 respondents from Ukraine. The Ukrainian version was obtained by means of double translation. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were used to test the structure of the Ukrainian version. The internal consistency of the subscales and the overall test was assessed using Cronbach's alpha. To compare the respondents' responses by gender, the sum of the scores on the scales was calculated and a t-test was used. R e s u l t s . The total Cronbach's alpha score for the Neuroception of Psychological Safety Scale is 0,92. For the subscale "Social engagement" – 0,91, for the subscale "Compassion" – 0,86, for the subscale "Body sensations" – 0,92. These results indicate a high internal consistency of the questionnaire items. Factor analysis resulted in a simple 3-factor structure that explained 56,9 % of the total variance and was almost identical to the subscales of the developers in terms of item grouping. C o n c l u s i o n s . The Ukrainian adaptation of the Neuroception of Psychological Safety Scale demonstrated satisfactory psychometric properties. The translation of some items of the scale needs to be modified, but the available version of this scale can be used for research on a Ukrainian-speaking sample, as well as in the practical work of psychologists.
The importance of monitoring neurological manifestations in rehabilitation after radical hysterectomy
Authors: Begovich E. , Demyanov S. V. , Demyanov G. V.
Published: September 2024

Background. Hysterectomy is currently one of the most frequently performed surgical operations in obstetrics and gynecology, second only to cesarean section. However, such intervention is often associated with the risk of complications, including neurological ones. Neurological consequences, due to their characteristics, go beyond physical manifestations and exert psycho-emotional pressure on patients.

Objective: to determine the need for monitoring neurological manifestations in women undergoing rehabilitation after hysterectomy.

Material and methods. The search and selection of studies in Russian and English languages were conducted according to PRISMA recommendations in scientific databases and electronic libraries: PubMed/MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, Microsoft Academic, DOAJ, eLibrary, CiberLeninka. In total, 2569 publications were revealed; after subsequent screening 57 articles were selected, which were devoted to the study of neurological adverse effects of hysterectomy and met all the screening criteria.

Results. Among all the neurological complications mentioned, the most common is chronic postoperative pain. It is detected in 30% of cases. At the same time, in the vast majority of cases, such pains are rare and are tolerated as mild discomfort. However, there is no unambiguous understanding of the nature of this complication. There is a theory about the essential role of estrogen production and substance P ratio in pain manifestations. Thus, a decrease in estrogen production with unchanged synthesis of substance P significantly reduces the pain threshold in patients, which is the cause of the observed chronic pain. A certain contribution to the formation of this neurological complication is made by residual ovarian syndrome, which is associated with incomplete removal of the ovaries during ovariectomy, traumatic neuroma and mononervopathy. Damage to the nerves or their plexuses in the pelvic area can cause intestinal and urinary disorders, leading to a decrease in the quality of life of patients. Excessive anxiety and depression are additional risk factors for the development of chronic pain after hysterectomy, and the accompanying postoperative changes often have a physical manifestation, for example, in the form of insomnia, restless legs syndrome and sexual dysfunction.

Conclusion. Hysterectomy is certainly an effective way to treat a number of gynecological diseases, but it often causes complications that require correction of the rehabilitation program. Neurological negative manifestations need special monitoring, since the depressive state of patients may lead to chronicity of pathological processes.
Источники о языческой религии славян Западнобалканского региона
Authors: Алексеев Сергей Викторович
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена обзору и анализу источников о дохристианских религиозных верованиях славян Западных Балкан — словенцев, сербов и хорватов. Эти источники крайне немногочисленны и в целом малоинформативны. При этом некоторые из них периодически оказываются вне сферы внимания специалистов и не включаются даже в сводные обобщения источникового материала. Анализируются причины фрагментарности информации о дохристианской религии региона. Среди этих причин, по-разному представленных в разных средневековых государствах, выделены: ранняя христианизация, позднее развитие местной литературы, отсутствие признаков «двоеверия» в образованной элите общества, более значимая актуальность полемики с ересями. Из источников, касающихся хорутан, предков словенцев, представлены: Фрейзингенские фрагменты, один из ранних памятников общеславянской религиозной терминологии, использованной при переводах христианских текстов; «Швабское зерцало», описывающее весьма архаичный по содержанию обряд интронизации каринтийского герцога. Из источников по сербохорватскому региону привлечены «Законоправило» св. Саввы с глоссой о вере в волкодлаков и «Книга статутов Рагузы» с древнейшим описанием народного обычая сжигать «рождественское полено». Кроме того, отмечены древнейшие отражения устной историко-эпической традиции в трактате Константина Багрянородного «Об управлении Империей» и в «Летописи попа Дуклянина». В заключение обращается внимание на важность западнобалканских источников для понимания подтекста исторических преданий славян и древнейших представлений о княжеской власти.
Obstetric and gynecological management in a patient with abnormal invasion of the placenta (placenta percreta)
Authors: Ishchenko Anatoliy I. , Gorbenko Oksana Y. , Khokhlova Irina D. , Zuev Vladimir M. , Dzhibladze Tea A. , Baburin Dmitrii V.
Published: September 2024

Pathological placental invasion is a dangerous anomaly during pregnancy, which causes increased maternal morbidity and mortality. Patients with abnormal placental invasion may experience life-threatening uterine bleeding during delivery, particularly in cases of placenta percreta. This often requires surgical intervention, specifically a hysterectomy, which some researchers refer to as the “gold standard” treatment for pathological placental invasion, with rates ranging from 47% to 77.8%. Conversely, other researchers recommend a conservative approach, involving the complete removal of the placenta percreta, excision of damaged areas on the uterine walls and bladder, and metroplasty and restoration of the integrity of the.
This article presents a clinical case of a 40-year-old patient with a complicated obstetric history, including abnormal placental invasion (placenta percreta) involving the anterior wall of the uterus and the bladder.
Delayed diagnosis of such pathology leads to inappropriate treatment and, consequently, acute massive bleeding, posing a risk to the patient’s health and life. The applied comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic measures facilitated the preservation of the pelvic organs and restoration of the patient’s reproductive function.
Experience of using transvaginal sclerotherapy in the treatment of ovarian endometriomas
Authors: Popov Alexander A. , Ovsiannikova Maiia R. , Sopova Julia I. , Fedorov Anton A. , Troshina Vlada V. , Pelshe Eyzhena V. , Ershova Irina Y.
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND: Ethanol sclerotherapy is an effective and a safe surgical treatment method for ovarian endometrioma (OMA). Destruction with 95% ethanol solution of the capsule allows minimal impact on the ovarian reserve. However, this method should be thoroughly evaluated for the possibility to be used more frequently in practice.
AIM: To determine the indications for the use of transvaginal sclerotherapy in surgical treatment of OMA.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: Between October 2021 and October 2023, 17 patients with OMA were operated at the Moscow Regional Research Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, with sclerotherapy performed by transvaginal access. Clinical manifestations included pelvic pain (76.4%), dysmenorrhea (82.3%), dyspareunia (47.0%), bowel symptoms (35.3%), polymenorrhea (47.0%), and infertility (64.7%). Eleven (64.7%) of the patients had been previously operated because of ОМА.
RESULTS: Postoperative anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels were slightly reduced (mean difference before and after the surgery was 0.47 ng/ml). The mean antral follicle count in the both ovaries were 10.8 before surgery and 8.6 after surgery. The volume of the ovary decreased from 2 to 6 times after sclerotherapy of the endometrioma. Symptoms recurred in four women. Six (35.2%) recurrences of endometrioma were noted with ultrasound control after 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. Endometrioid detritus in the cyst capsule was not detected in 64.8% of cases.
CONCLUSION: Preliminary results indicates the use of sclerotherapy by transvaginal access with ultrasound control for the treatment of endometriomas in women of reproductive age and patients planning pregnancy by ART with any level of ovarian reserve and recurrent, previously histologically confirmed, symptomatic endometriomas in women of reproductive age with no plans for pregnancy presently with a reduced ovarian reserve (AMH 1.2 ng/ml) and with any level of ovarian reserve but with symptomatic endometrioma in the preserved ovary. Transvaginal access is applicable for symptomatic endometriomas in women who had undergone several operations in the past.
Bilateral transobturator hysterosuspension using titanium tape-shaped mesh implants in women with apical prolapse of the internal genitalia
Authors: Ishchenko Anatoly I. , Ishchenko Anton A. , Khokhlova Irina D. , Dzhibladze Tea A. , Komarova Anna D. , Alexandrov Leonid S. , Svidinskaya Evgenia A. , Gorbenko Oksana Y. , Chushkov Yuri V. , Malyuta Elena G. , Moskvicheva Anastasia P. , Koryagina Anna D.
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND: Pelvic organ prolapse is a common pathology with several relapses of the disease after surgical treatment using exclusively self-tissues, which necessitates the development of new surgical techniques using durable and biological inert materials.
AIM: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of an original surgical technique for apical prolapse correction in patients of reproductive and pre- and postmenopausal age.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty-nine patients were examined and operated on using a developed original technique with the use of narrow tape-shaped titanium mesh implants.
RESULTS: Follow-up was conducted at 1, 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. Comparison of patient survey indicators in the pre- and postoperative periods showed an improvement in the patients’ quality of life and an increase in their social and sexual activity. During the first month, 15 (51.7%) patients reported intermittent pulling pains in the perineal and/or inguinal–femoral folds, and 4 (13.8%) reported frequent urination. Clinical examination revealed complete preservation of the surgical correction of prolapse in all patients. Gynecological and rectal examinations and transperineal and transvaginal echography did not show displacement of pelvic organs or titanium implants. Mesh-associated complications were not noted during the observation period.
CONCLUSION: The developed original technique for surgical correction of second-degree apical prolapse with the use of narrow ribbon-shaped titanium mesh implants is effective and safe. This is evidenced by the normalization of the uterus position in the pelvis, absence of displacement of pelvic organs in the near and distant postoperative periods, and absence of mesh-associated complications during the observation time.
Characteristics of the fetus in pregnant women with thyroid diseases
Authors: Sinchikhin Sergey P. , Alsabekova Malika K. , Karimova Daniya Y. , Nelyubova Ekaterina A.
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND: Thyroid dysfunction can cause adverse effects on metabolic changes in the body and disturbances during the gestational period and intrauterine development of the fetus. In developing prevention methods, it is crucial to objectively substantiate and re-confirm theoretical assumptions.
AIM: To assess the functional state of the fetus in pregnant women with certain thyroid diseases.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: The results of instrumental studies in 118 pregnant women, who were divided into three clinical groups, were analyzed. Group 1 (44 people) consisted of patients with autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT). Group 2 (52 people) included patients with diffuse toxic goiter. Group 3 (control group) consisted of 22 pregnant women who had no somatic pathology and gestational complications. Thyroid diseases were diagnosed by an endocrinologist during a consultation in the third trimester of pregnancy based on laboratory and instrumental data. The functional state of the fetus was assessed using the total result of cardiotocographic and ultrasound studies, for which Partecust (Siemens, Germany) and Aloka-1700 (Hitachi, Japan) were used. Statistical processing of clinical material was performed using StatSoft software (Russia).
RESULTS: A comprehensive assessment of the adaptive capabilities of the fetus showed changes in its functional state in pregnant women with thyroid pathology. Prognostically, the most crucial characteristic in pregnant women with autoimmune thyroiditis and diffuse toxic goiter is a decrease to 0–1 point in indicators that determine motor activity and tone, respiratory movements, and reaction to a non-stress test. Among patients with autoimmune thyroiditis and diffuse toxic goiter, a high assessment of the biophysical profile of the fetus occurred 4 and 3.4 times, respectively, less often than among women with a normal pregnancy (among pregnant women without somatic pathology and gestational complications).
CONCLUSION: Disturbances in thyroid gland function during the gestational period can have an adverse effect on the development of the fetus, which is a theoretical basis for the development of treatment and preventive methods aimed at improving perinatal outcomes in this group of patients.
To study the effect of high blood bilirubin concentrations on the epidermis and dermis in seborrheic dermatitis and seborrheic alopecia
Authors: Shapchits Natalya L. , Kashutin Sergey L. , Ponomarenko Inga G. , Kotova Ksenia V. , Klyuchareva Svetlana V.
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND: Seborrhea is a common problem affecting about 25% of the population. Seborrheic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis have a negative impact on the quality of life of patients, reducing their self-esteem and social activity. However, the mechanisms underlying these diseases remain poorly understood to this day, which makes it difficult to develop effective treatments for these conditions.
AIM: To study the effect of high concentrations of blood bilirubin on the epidermis and dermis in seborrheic dermatitis and seborrheic alopecia.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp was registered in 61 patients, seborrheic alopecia ― in 23. After determining the concentration of bilirubin in the blood (total and direct), formed a group of 16 patients with seborrheic dermatitis (10 people with reference values of total and direct bilirubin and 6 people with hyperbilirubinemia), as well 23 patients as with seborrheic alopecia (9 people with reference values of total and direct bilirubin and 14 people with hyperbilirubinemia) were formed, who A histological examination of the biopsy of the skin of the affected area of the scalp was performed.
RESULTS: The formation of a thinner epidermis in seborrheic dermatitis and seborrheic alopecia at high concentrations of bilirubin is associated with the presence of a thinner spiny layer. In conditions of hyperbilirubinemia, pathological changes in the dermis are more associated with the presence of lymphohistiocytic infiltrates and the development of sclerotic changes, especially in seborrheic alopecia.
CONCLUSION: Seborrheic dermatitis and seborrheic alopecia against the background of hyperbilirubinemia is a tendency to decrease the thickness of the spiny layer, which affects the thickness of the entire epidermis. The decrease in the thickness of the stratum corneum with an increase in the granular layer, observed in seborrheic dermatitis, is a feature that is not observed in seborrheic alopecia. Manifestations of seborrheic alopecia are manifested by the presence of lymphohistiocytic infiltrates and sclerosis.
Chronicles of A.I. Pospelov Moscow Society of Dermatovenerologists and Cosmetologists (MSDС was founded on October 4, 1891) Bulletin of the MSDС № 1157
Authors: Yakovlev Alexey B. , Maximov Ivan S. , Petukhova Eugenia V.
Published: September 2024

On April 16th we held our last meeting of A.I. Pospelov Moscow Society of Dermatologists and Cosmetologists in person.
There were 102 participants and 5 applicants.
Our agenda included two clinical cases: the first one was a clinical case of fulminant acne (Miderm Clinic); the second one was about gangrenous pyoderma as a possible marker or paraneoplasia in intestinal oncological diseases (Sechenov University). We present clinical cases of patients with fulminant acne and periorbital oedema in the first report, and ascending colon tumour and T3N0M0 rectal cancer in the second report.
Three reports were presented in the scientific part of the meeting: the effectiveness of therapy for severe psoriasis (Sechenov University), the effectiveness of Janus kinase inhibitors in atopic dermatitis (Sechenov University), the molecular genetic aspects of the fungal mycosis pathogenesis (State Scientific Center of Dermatovenerology and Cosmetology). The authors presented the results of their own clinical studies of the effectiveness of therapy of diseases, including in the report on molecular-genetic aspects of the pathogenesis of mycosis fungoides the author assessed the changes in the expression levels of genes of the JAK-STAT signalling pathway and transcription factors both in visually unaffected skin and in the focus of clinically detectable lesions.
Critical Commentary to the Judgment of the Voivodeship Administrative Court in Warsaw of 11 April 2023 (VII SA/Wa 2467/22)
Authors: Jochymczyk Paweł , Wydmański Wojciech
Published: September 2024

The commentary concerns the judgment of the Voivodeship Administrative Court in Warsaw of 11 April 2023, in which the Court referred to the interpretation of the concept of a railway area. The Court’s position deviates from the standards of linguistic interpretation and the accepted practice of administrative authorities. Due to its significant relevance to the process of agreements made by the President of the Office of Rail Transport, the discussed judgment is important for the practice of administrative bodies involved in spatial planning and development. The commentary is critical in nature and considers that the Court, by applying inappropriate interpretive tools, deviated from a linguistic interpretation that was unjustified in the context of the previous case law and doctrinal views.
Legal and Practical Aspects Concerning the Processing of Personal Data in the Recruitment Process
Authors: Hady-Głowiak Katarzyna , Hady-Głowiak Stanisław
Published: September 2024

The subject of this article is to identify good practices, occurring risks and irregularities in the processing of personal data of job candidates as part of the employee recruitment process and to develop principles for verifying the correctness of the functioning of this process as a tool supporting the audit task. The recruitment process and the associated staff turnover is one of the key areas where the employer should ensure the organizational and legal security of the processed personal data, which undeniably affects its professionalism and the perception of external customers, such as job candidates. The uniformity of the legality of this process is influenced by both national labor laws and EU regulations. The key principles to ensure the compliance of processed data with the requirements of labor laws in the recruitment process are the principle of data minimization and storage limitation, as well as the processing of personal data of job candidates by persons only authorized by the employer, who have committed themselves to the principles of confidentiality and impartiality. The above is also related to the implementation of the controller’s information obligations to job candidates and their correlation with the actual processing of personal data by the controller and its authorized personnel.
IMPACTOS DA ALIMENTAÇÃO EM ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS DURANTE A PANDEMIA
Authors: Rodrigues Larissa Martins , Koglin Gabriela
Published: September 2024

A pandemia do novo coronavírus fez com que fossem adotadas medidas de isolamento social. Esta condição causa estresse, que por sua vez pode causar mudanças nos hábitos alimentares. O objetivo deste estudo transversal foi identificar o impacto da pandemia na ingestão alimentar em estudantes universitários. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de um questionário online e as perguntas abordaram a rotina alimentar durante a pandemia do COVID-19 e as mudanças corporais que podem ter ocorrido. Os resultados demonstraram que os universitários aumentaram o consumo de alimentos industrializados e fast-food, sentiram mais fome durante a pandemia e a maioria das respostas demonstrou que houve aumento de peso corporal durante este período, além de que 60,5% alegaram insatisfação corporal. Diante disso, observou-se uma alta prevalência de comportamentos de risco à saúde dos estudantes universitários.
CONHECIMENTO DA EQUIPE DE ENFERMAGEM SOBRE HIPODERMÓCLISE EM PACIENTES ONCOLÓGICOS ADULTOS EM CUIDADOS PALIATIVOS: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Mariele Wedig Soares Alana , Souza dos Santos Vinicius , Basso da Silva Giovani
Published: September 2024

Introdução: A hipodermóclise consiste na administração de soluções ou medicamentos no espaço subcutâneo, ela entra como aliado nos cuidados a pacientes oncológicos em cuidados paliativos que estão com difícil rede venosa, entretanto ainda é pouco conhecida pelos profissionais Objetivo: Descrever os conhecimentos e as práticas da equipe de enfermagem na administração de medicamentos por hipodermóclise no contexto oncológico em cuidados paliativos, através de uma revisão integrativa. Método: Revisão integrativa, localizados por meio dos descritores “Hipodermóclise”, “Enfermagem”, “Medicamentos” e “Cuidados Paliativos". As bases consultadas foram: Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Base de Dados em Enfermagem (BDENF) e Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS). O estudo teve como critérios de inclusão: Artigos em português, artigos dos últimos 10 anos (2013 a 2023) e disponíveis de forma gratuita. Os critérios de exclusão: Artigos em pediatria ou adolescentes, artigos em outras línguas e artigos pagos. Resultados: Selecionou-se 10 artigos, com maior prevalência   de estudos de revisão integrativa (40%), tendo com nível de evidência 5 em sua maioria, sendo consultado somente períodos brasileiros. Conclusões: Mesmo diante das múltiplas vantagens clínicas aplicáveis em pacientes em cuidados paliativos, os estudos demonstram uma limitação no conhecimento do uso da hipodermóclise no ambiente hospitalar e acadêmico.
TERRITÓRIO DO MEDO:
Authors: De Souza Gomes Jeam Claude , Knox Winifred , Bezerra Farias Pedro Henrique
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo pretende investigar, os principais estudos teóricos e dados sobre a violência com a fundo a LGBTfobia em territórios rurais. O estudo contou com pesquisa bibliográfica, por meio de busca sistêmica em periódicos eletrônicos, além de levantamento de dados em observatórios acadêmicos e organizações da sociedade civil sobre a violência urbana e rural relacionada à LGBTfobia. Como principais achados da pesquisa, constatou-se: (i) carência de políticas públicas de conscientização e combate da violência contra pessoas LGBTQIAPN+ no campo; ii) falta de pesquisas acadêmicas e banco de dados sobre a LGBTfobia em territórios rurais; iii) necessidade de se pensar políticas de fortalecimento dos movimentos sociais do rural, com vistas a dar visibilidade às lutas da comunidade LGBTQIAPN+ nesses territórios e avançar na garantia de direitos.
Acolhimento em Saúde Mental: Relato de Experiência
Authors: Schwarz Almeida Amanda
Published: September 2024

O acolhimento em saúde mental tem como característica abrigar; não é um lugar e, sim, uma postura ética, que atua nas potencialidades dos sujeitos e da rede assistencial, com foco em saúde. O acolhimento é uma estratégia desenvolvida pela PNH (Política Nacional de Humanização), para nortear toda a prática de atenção em saúde. O foco central do acolhimento deve estar na escuta, na percepção das necessidades dos usuários de forma legítima e livre de julgamentos, de modo a buscar a resolutividade dos problemas apresentados. Dessa forma, o presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar os efeitos clínicos de um acolhimento que fora realizado no serviço escola da Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), além de diferenciar a prática de acolhimento do processo de triagem. Trata-se de um relato de experiência, utilizando-se de um caso clínico como demonstrativo, a partir do embasamento teórico da abordagem do acolhimento. Foram realizados três encontros que se dividiram em escuta da demanda, construção de encaminhamento e encerramento. Avaliou-se que durante o processo foi possível trabalhar com as demandas que surgiram e produzir um encerramento. A paciente relatou sentir-se bem durante o processo, o que resultou em movimentos significativos. Os resultados alcançados comprovam a possibilidade de atendimentos resolutivos, que quebram com a lógica biomédica que visa apenas elencar sintomas. Concluí-se, assim, a importância de um espaço de escuta seguro, da criação de vínculo e da construção do encaminhamento considerando a singularidade de cada caso, para um atendimento resolutivo em saúde mental.
Adolescentes em contexto de vulnerabilidade: um relato de experiência
Authors: Machado Folharini Anelise , Grandini da Silva Tiago , Da Silva Silvano Tiago , Da Silva Motta Rosane , Leite Loiva
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho tem por objetivo apresentar o relato de experiência vivenciado no estágio em psicologia social comunitária, realizado junto a dois grupos de adolescentes, de ambos os sexos, com idades entre 13 e 17 anos, vinculados ao Serviço de Convivência e Fortalecimento de Vínculos, de um Centro de Referência de Assistência Social (CRAS), localizado no município de Cachoeirinha. Os encontros foram realizados semanalmente, sendo um grupo pela manhã e outro grupo pela tarde, no período de março a julho de 2023. Na sua maioria são adolescentes provenientes de famílias carentes, com vulnerabilidades materiais e subjetivas. O propósito da realização dos grupos era trabalhar aspectos relativos aos projetos de vida, visto que estavam experienciando o processo de transição entre a infância e a adultez, período marcado por diversas mudanças físicas, psicológicas e sociais. Os temas que emergiram dos encontros referiam-se à identidade, sexualidade, relações familiares, afetivas e com amigos, escolaridade, formação para o trabalho, além de violências e uso de drogas. Os temas foram trabalhados através de dinâmicas e discussões, onde a palavra circulava, produzindo reflexões e mudanças de atitudes nos jovens. Experienciou-se a atuação da psicologia para além dos muros das práticas tradicionais, comprometida com a realidade social contemporânea. O olhar se direcionou para essa fase da vida, a adolescência, com suas demandas e vicissitudes, em contexto de vulnerabilidades. O estágio nos grupos possibilitou aprofundar os conhecimentos sobre essa fase do desenvolvimento, compreender que cada um possui suas próprias vivências, necessidades e perspectivas. Inúmeras vezes foi necessário, enquanto facilitadores, adaptar as estratégias de trabalho para atender às demandas específicas de cada indivíduo/grupo contextualizadas com seu meio. Foi importante criar um ambiente seguro e acolhedor para que os jovens pudessem expressar suas dúvidas, preocupações e experiências, sem julgamentos, estabelecendo uma relação de confiança e empatia, respeitando as suas crenças e valores.
PROPOSTA DE SISTEMA DE TRATAMENTO DE ESGOTO SANITÁRIO ATRAVÉS DE ETAPAS CONVENCIONAIS E AVANÇADAS
Authors: Da Silveira Fernanda Rosa , Chielle Saulo Padoin , Pereira Rafael , Souza Fernanda Siqueira
Published: September 2024

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a possibilidade e o potencial de aplicação de processos físico-químicos do coagulante tanino e o processo oxidativo avançado de ozonização no tratamento de efluentes sanitários. Foi testado o coagulante tanino em diferentes pHs: bruto, 4, 6, 8 e 10. Após escolhido o melhor pH o coagulante foi testado variando as concentrações 261 mg/L; 523 mg/L; 784 mg/L; 1045 mg/L; 1306 mg/L e 1568 mg/L. Os ensaios experimentais mostraram que os melhores resultados foram obtidos com o pH bruto(sem adição de produto para regular o pH) alcançando 69% de remoção de DQO, 100% de turbidez e 99% de cor, na melhor concentração de tanino foi alcançado 48% de remoção de DQO, 100% de turbidez e 90% de cor com 523mg/L de concentração. Para os estudos com o planejamento experimental foi proposto avaliar o percentual de remoção de DQO, o qual demostrou uma eficiência satisfatória, com 75% de remoção. O sistema estudado neste trabalho mostrou uma alternativa eficaz para o tratamento do efluentes sanitário perante os parâmetros avaliados.