bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Importance of Mental Functions and Autobiographical Memory in the Development of Identity and Life Story in Adolescence: Their Role in Preventing Identity Diffusion, Aggressiveness And Depression Among Adolescents
Authors: Lucia Seri , Ornella Montebarocci
Published: February 2024

The structuring of one’s own identity is a fundamental and demanding evolutionary task of adolescence. The positive resolution of this task, that is the acquisition of a healthy and integrated identity, is closely linked to adolescents’ ability to develop one’s own Life Story, namely an internalized and evolving self-story. The structuring of one’s own identity, which is the foundation of positive development, requires adolescents to develop a good level of mental functioning and access to autobiographical memory. This work aims to deepen the importance of mental functions and autobiographical memory in the development of adolescents’ identity and life story and, accordingly, in preventing identity diffusion, aggressiveness and depression among adolescents. Specifically, given their relevance in relation to this, it has been decided to examine the mental functions of 1) Differentiation and Integration, 2) Mentalization and Reflexive function and 3) Meaning and directionality and the Self defining memories, a particular class of autobiographical memories.
Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers of Infants Less Than Six Months of Age in Mogadishu: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Dahie Hassan Abdullahi , Osman Mohamed Abdullahi , Jimale Yusuf Ali , Mohamud Falis Ibrahim , Hussein Hamdi Ahmed , Alasow Mohamed Osman , Osman Abukar Abdi , Abdullahi Abdirahman Mohamed , Dakane Mohamed Maalin
Published: February 2024

Background
Breastfeeding is a vital practice for infant health and well-being, with exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) during the first six months being particularly crucial. Despite its benefits, EBF is sub-optimally practiced in many low-to-middle income countries. This study focuses on Somalia, a country with historical political instability and poor health indicators, aiming to identify the prevalence and determinants of exclusive breastfeeding among women with infants under six months attending SOS Mother and Child Hospital in Mogadishu.

Methods
A hospital-based cross-sectional design was used, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire. The study sample consisted of 345 mothers, selected using a systematic sampling technique. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were conducted to assess breastfeeding practices and determine factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding prevalence.

Result
The study found that the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding among the study population in Somalia was 44%, influenced by factors such as maternal education, employment, and utilization of antenatal and postnatal care services. Male infants and younger infants had higher odds of being exclusively breastfed.

Conclusion and recommendations
The study emphasizes the importance of promoting exclusive breastfeeding as the optimal feeding practice for infants in Somalia, highlighting the need for comprehensive health education during antenatal care visits and postnatal counseling. It recommends the development of supportive policies, such as maternity leave and workplace accommodations, along with community-based initiatives and support groups to facilitate and encourage exclusive breastfeeding practices.
Eficiência técnica da Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) nos municípios de Minas Gerais (2015-2019)
Authors: Costa Soares Thiago , Barreto da Cunha Letícia
Published: February 2024

Este estudo analisou a eficiência da Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) em Minas Gerais, entre 2015 e 2019. Para isso, foram construídos índices de desempenho por meio da técnica Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Na sequência, estimaram-se diferentes modelos de regressão quantílica a fim de examinar a possível relação do indicador com a situação socioeconômica das regiões. Os resultados revelaram que 38,5% da amostra apresentou máximo desempenho. Além disso, verificou-se que os principais elementos externos relacionados com a eficiência foram o fato de o município ser um polo de saúde, a proporção de analfabetos, idosos e de atendidos por rede de esgoto, bem como a quantidade relativa de quadras esportivas. Por outro lado, percebeu-se que a maior parte da eficiência da APS está associada com a gestão local da saúde. O estudo concluiu que a APS deve ter como foco a melhoria da atenção à gestante, da cobertura vacinal e dos programas de proteção à família, principalmente nas regiões mais populosas e desenvolvidas do estado.
Do neoliberalismo ao desenvolvimentismo: uma análise das políticas econômicas no Brasil dos anos 1990 aos anos 2000
Authors: Vassallo Martins Adriana , Mendes Callado Eduardo , Araujo Paulo Henrique Furtado de
Published: February 2024

O artigo realiza breve figuração inicial das políticas econômicas adotadas, pelos governos brasileiros, entre a última década do século XX e a primeira do século XXI. Explora a hipótese de que a adoção de políticas econômicas desenvolvimentistas propiciou a articulação entre crescimento econômico e a criação de condições de inclusão social. Contrapondo o período marcado pela adoção de políticas econômicas neoliberais – governos Collor e Fernando Henrique – e o período marcado pela adoção de políticas desenvolvimentistas – governos Lula – apresenta os resultados sobre o crescimento econômico, geração de emprego, distribuição de renda etc. enquanto indicações possíveis da eficácia destas políticas para a referida articulação.
As bases do pensamento de Keynes e o papel do Estado
Authors: Alves Freitas Petrus , De Castro Vieira Filipe
Published: February 2024

A concepção de John Maynard Keynes acerca da economia capitalista tem por característica principal a incerteza. A visão sobre a incerteza, inerente a própria realidade, se ampara fundamentalmente tanto em sua teoria da probabilidade, expressa em Treatise on Probability, – a qual demonstra que a probabilidade não trata do cálculo das frequências dos fenômenos passados, mas que ela está intimamente ligada a uma relação lógica e racional de como o ser humano conhece algo e interage com este algo – quanto numa visão realista do mundo. Sustentamos a hipótese de que Keynes conseguiu apreender um aspecto primordial na realidade objetiva: a contraposição entre intencionalidade das ações dos indivíduos e a interação dessas ações com a totalidade da sociedade. Desse modo, o presente trabalho intenta analisar as bases da concepção acerca do caráter incerto da realidade e da formação das expectativas em Keynes, para, a partir daí, compreender suas propostas de intervenção do Estado em sua Teoria Geral.
Volver al futuro, una lectura del film Regreso a Fortín Olmos a propósito de la vigilancia conmemorativa del pasado santafesino en tiempos de democracia
Authors: Martinez Paola Judit
Published: February 2024

Resumen
Los audiovisuales han aportado durante estos 40 años a la construcción de una memoria compartida, este proceso posee las marcas de las diferentes tensiones, contradicciones y puntos ciegos del devenir de estos años en democracia. La vigilancia conmemorativa sobre los años previos a la dictadura, exige una mirada que se detenga en los diferentes presentes que la enmarcan. En este artículo analizaremos el documental Regreso a Fortín Olmos (Coll & Goldenberg, 2008) atendiendo a los modos de representación del pasado que nos propone y a su vinculación con el proceso democrático.
Entre nación y revolución
Authors: Vaschetto Mariano
Published: February 2024

El 9 de diciembre de 1971 se firmó el Manifiesto fundacional del Frente de Izquierda Popular (FIP), espacio político liderado por Blas Alberti, Jorge E. Spilimbergo y Jorge A. Ramos (Galasso, 1983). La conformación de esta fuerza significó el punto culminante de un proceso de confluencia entre diversos actores que venían llevando adelante una elaboración teórico-crítica original. Encabezado por figuras de la intelectualidad argentina (en particular por Ramos), este colectivo heterogéneo que podríamos denominar como “nacionalismo marxista” rastreaba sus orígenes fundamentalmente al momento de irrupción del peronismo en el escenario político nacional, y el impacto que éste supuso para las izquierdas argentinas. La conformación del FIP supondría la tercera “encarnación” partidaria de esta corriente ideológico-política.

Este trabajo se propone realizar un repaso del recorrido histórico previo del heterogéneo espacio del nacionalismo marxista y sus principales lineamientos teóricos y políticos, para luego detenerse particularmente en su experiencia en la ciudad de Santa Fe. El trabajo recupera la experiencia militante de miembros que participaron de dicho espacio en un período comprendido entre la década del ’60 y la transición democrática de 1983. Nos centraremos particularmente en qué formas organizativas asumió el espacio en la ciudad, de qué manera intervino públicamente, y cómo se posicionó frente a la coyuntura política nacional del período. Para abordar el tema nos valdremos de la publicación oficial del FIP (Izquierda Popular, editada entre septiembre de 1972 y marzo de 1976) y testimonios de militantes de la organización, apoyándonos también en bibliografía específica sobre el tema.
Democratización cultural en la década del ‘80
Authors: Silva Mallea Agostina
Published: February 2024

Este artículo procura dar cuenta de cuáles fueron algunas redes culturales interprovinciales durante la transición democrática de la década de 1980, ligadas a las políticas de democratización cultural nacionales. El análisis se centra particularmente en torno a la descripción de la exposición de artistas sanjuanines en el año 1987 en la ciudad de Córdoba, específicamente en el Oratorio Obispo Mercadillo, en el marco de la "Semana de San Juan en Córdoba". Para ello se recurre a cuatro ejes orientadores: instituciones, artistas, obras y públicos. Dichos ejes anticipan algunas variables que permiten conocer cómo sus vínculos con las políticas culturales en esa coyuntura particular, condicionaron la construcción del campo artístico cultural sanjuanino.
Gestión Participativa y Desarrollo Sostenible como bases del Turismo Rural en la región del Cusco
Authors: Venero Gibaja Roger , Abarca Arrambide Roxana , Jordán Palomino Teófilo , Díaz Ugarte Jorge Luis
Published: February 2024

Este estudio tiene como objetivo el diseñar un plan de acción para el cumplimiento de una gestión participativa y desarrollo sostenible basado en el turismo rural en la región del Cusco. Este planteamiento se desarrolla en una metodología de tipo aplicada y nivel descriptivo a través de dos instrumentos de recolección de datos que fueron la observación y el cuestionario aplicado a 67 emprendimientos de turismo rural presentes en la zona. Los resultados muestran la necesidad de mejorar las condiciones de vida de los locales y del apoyo que necesitan para progresar en sus emprendimientos, crear nuevas fuentes de trabajo y con ello ofrecer un mejor servicio a los futuros turistas que los visiten. Se concluye que debe haber una mejora en el turismo rural considerando la protección del medio ambiente, siendo en este caso estrictamente necesario, ya que de allí se pretende obtener el crecimiento.
Persistencia de la vida campesina en una comunidad ribereña de Las Mojarras (Chocó, Colombia): análisis desde un enfoque de bienestar social
Authors: Olmos Pinzón Antonio
Published: February 2024

La presente investigación indaga por la persistencia de la vida campesina en Los Chenchos, una comunidad ribereña del Pacífico colombiano de 50 habitantes. A partir de un enfoque de bienestar social se examinan dimensiones materiales, relacionales y subjetivas que han permitido a esta comunidad mantener sus medios de vida en un entorno cambiante. Para esto se siguió una metodología mixta basada en observación participante, entrevistas etnográficas y una evaluación cuantitativa-descriptiva de las tres dimensiones del bienestar social en cada uno de los 18 hogares de la comunidad. Se encontró que las decisiones de las personas están motivadas por ciertas preferencias adaptativas, tales como conseguir la estabilidad productiva del hogar, asumir una forma de vida valorada y preservar una red de relaciones familiares, las cuales soportan y posibilitan la vida campesina.
Approaches to assessing the security of information systems with cryptographic transformation of objects
Authors:   Vladimir State University named after Alexander and Nicolay Stoletovs, Vladimir, Russia, Artyushina L.A. , Polyansky D.A. ,   Vladimir State University named after Alexander and Nicolay Stoletovs, Vladimir, Russia
Published: February 2024

The file system is one of the components of an information system, especially vulnerable to attacks by intruders. Consequently, it is impossible to increase the security level of an information system without ensuring a sufficient level of protection for file system objects, attacks on which affect, among other things, the interests of users of information systems. In order to make decisions on the use of certain mechanisms for protecting file system objects, a regular assessment of their current level of security is necessary. The purpose of the study. Building a model for assessing the security of an information system with cryptographic transformation of file system objects in the context of an attacker using a wide range of attacks on the file system. Materials and methods. The analysis of scientific publications on the problem of assessing the security of information systems allowed us to propose a methodology for assessing the security of information system assets. The methodology is based on a combination of a probabilistic approach to the analysis of possible scenarios for the implementation of threats in information systems for file system objects, expert assessments of basic attack events and representations in the form of attack trees. The threat implementation representation in the form of attack trees is used to simulate the actions of an attacker. Results. A structural model of an information system with cryptographic transformation of objects has been developed. Its valuable assets have been allocated. The list of the main threats to information security relevant for such systems is defined. Possible variants of the ways of implementing attacks and possible scenarios of the development of events in the processes of transferring file system objects with cryptographic transformation are modeled. A set of measures for the protection of information system objects with cryptographic transformation of objects is proposed. The calculation of the probabilities of attacks on an asset along the path determined by the attack tree, the possibility of implementing an attack, the degree of effectiveness of the proposed countermeasures is proposed. Conclusion. The presented methodology for assessing the security of an information system with cryptographic transformation of objects makes it possible to use well-known approaches in a comprehensive manner, and will be useful to developers and researchers in practical and scientific activities to ensure information security.
RDMUC: Various Approaches to Research Data Repositories in Munich
Authors: Arnold Eckhart , Berg-Weiß Alexander , Grossmann Yves Vincent , Grummann Martin , Hachinger Stephan , Klopova Olga , Leiminger Larissa , Munke Johannes , Spenger Martin , Wachtler Thomas , Wolter Christine , Zastrow Thomas
Published: February 2024

In der Vielfalt liegt eine Stärke. Der Beitrag demonstriert dies anhand der unterschiedlichen Open Source-Software-Lösungen für Datenrepositorien an wissenschaftlichen Institutionen in der Region München. Hier werden auf engem geographischen Raum diverse sich stark unterscheidende Software-Lösungen als Basis für Repositorien verwendet. Dabei handelt es sich nicht um einen Selbstzweck. Der Text präsentiert die angewandte Software in den jeweiligen Nutzungsszenarien sowie mit den eingesetzten Leistungsmerkmalen. Hierdurch bieten die folgenden Seiten auch über München hinaus eine Orientierung für andere wissenschaftlichen Einrichtungen bei der Auswahl einer geeigneten Software für ein Forschungsdatenrepositorium.
Ang-1, Ang-2, and Tie2 are diagnostic biomarkers for Henoch-Schönlein purpura and pediatric-onset systemic lupus erythematous
Authors: Jia Lishan , Li Xiaozhong , Shen Jiayun , Teng Yan , Zhang Baoqin , Zhang Min , Gu Yueqin , Xu Hong
Published: February 2024

Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) and pediatric-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (pSLE) are closely associated with vasculitis and vascular diseases. This study aimed to investigate the clinical diagnostic values of Ang-1, Ang-2, and Tie2 for HSP and pSLE. We surveyed 82 HSP patients, 34 pSLE patients, and 10 healthy children. The expression levels of Ang-1, Ang-2, and Tie2 in the serum and urine were assessed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The diagnostic values of Ang-1, Ang-2, and Tie2 for HSP and pSLE were evaluated using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. The results revealed that the serum and urine expression levels of Ang-2 and Tie2 were significantly elevated in HSP and pSLE patients, whereas the Ang-1/Ang-2 values were reduced. Additionally, Ang-1 was highly expressed in the serum and urine of HSP patients and in the serum of pSLE patients. Ang-1, Ang-2, and Tie2 showed differential expression in various types of HSP and pSLE compared with their expression in healthy controls. In summary, Ang-1, Ang-2, and Tie2 can serve as biomarkers for HSP and pSLE. Moreover, Ang-1/Ang-2 values are reduced in HSP and pSLE patients. Ang-1, Ang-2, and Tie2 can be used as biomarkers for HSP and pSLE.
Optimal allocation of sample size for randomization-based inference from 2
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Authors: Ravichandran Arun , Pashley Nicole E. , Libgober Brian , Dasgupta Tirthankar
Published: February 2024

Optimizing the allocation of units into treatment groups can help researchers improve the precision of causal estimators and decrease costs when running factorial experiments. However, existing optimal allocation results typically assume a super-population model and that the outcome data come from a known family of distributions. Instead, we focus on randomization-based causal inference for the finite-population setting, which does not require model specifications for the data or sampling assumptions. We propose exact theoretical solutions for optimal allocation in

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factorial experiments under complete randomization with A-, D-, and E-optimality criteria. We then extend this work to factorial designs with block randomization. We also derive results for optimal allocations when using cost-based constraints. To connect our theory to practice, we provide convenient integer-constrained programming solutions using a greedy optimization approach to find integer optimal allocation solutions for both complete and block randomizations. The proposed methods are demonstrated using two real-life factorial experiments conducted by social scientists.
The association of folate deficiency with clinical and radiological severity of knee osteoarthritis
Authors: Abedi Majid , Mollashahi Javan Hasan , Khosravi Asal , Rohani Reza , Mohammadsharifi Ghasem
Published: February 2024

Context

Folate deficiency is often observed in patients with inflammatory diseases, raising questions about its role in knee osteoarthritis (OA) progression.

Objectives

This study aimed to assess the association of folate deficiency with the clinical and radiological severity of knee OA.

Methods

A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted from January 1, 2019 to January 1, 2020. Primary knee OA patients referred to orthopedic clinics in Zabol, Iran were included. Radiographic severity was gauged utilizing the Kellgren–Lawrence (KL) classification. For clinical severity, patients completed the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) questionnaire. IBM SPSS v.27 facilitated the statistical analysis.

Results

Forty-nine knee OA patients, averaging 67.45±13.44 years in age, were analyzed. Spearman correlation analysis revealed a negative correlation between folate levels and both WOMAC and KL scores. The correlation was stronger between folate and KL score (Spearman correlation coefficient: −0.75) than between folate and WOMAC total score (Spearman correlation coefficient: −0.46). Additionally, a significantly higher KL score was observed in patients with folate deficiency (p=0.004).

Conclusions

Our study highlights a significant correlation between folate deficiency and increased severity of OA, which is evident in radiological and clinical assessments. These findings suggest that folate plays a key role in OA pathogenesis and could be a modifiable factor in its management.
An Interpretation of the Gray's Elegy Argument
Authors: Ito Ryo
Published: February 2024

In this essay, I first argue that the Gray’s Elegy Argument—the dense passage in Bertrand Russell’s ‘On Denoting’—can be interpreted as a single, coherent argument against the notion that a definite description corresponds to what I call a multifaceted object—an object having multiple facets or sides. I then look into some manuscripts Russell wrote in 1904 and in 1905. I show that he had envisaged the notion of a multifaceted object and used it for two different purposes before he discovered various objections to it, which he turned into the Gray’s Elegy Argument.
Cholinergic-sensitive theta oscillations in memory encoding in mice
Authors: Gu Zhenglin , Stevanovic Korey D. , Cushman Jesse D. , Yakel Jerrel L.
Published: February 2024

Cholinergic regulation of hippocampal theta oscillations has long been proposed to be a potential mechanism underlying hippocampus-dependent memory encoding processes. However, cholinergic transmission has been traditionally associated with type II theta under urethane anesthesia. The mechanisms and behavioral significance of cholinergic regulation of type I theta in freely exploring animals is much less clear. In this study, we examined the potential behavioral significance of cholinergic regulation of theta oscillations in the object location task in male mice that involves training and testing trials and provides an ideal behavioral task to study the underlying memory encoding and retrieval processes, respectively. Cholinergic regulation of hippocampal theta oscillations and the behavioral outcomes was examined by either intrahippocampal infusion of cholinergic receptor antagonists or knocking out cholinergic receptors in excitatory neurons or interneurons. We found that both muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs) and α7 nicotinic AChRs (α7 nAChRs) regulated memory encoding by engaging excitatory neurons and interneurons, respectively. There is a transient upregulated theta oscillation at the beginning of individual object exploration events that only occurred in the training trials, but not in the testing trials. This transient upregulated theta is also the only theta component that significantly differed between training and testing trials and was sensitive to mAChR and α7 nAChR antagonists. Thus, our study has revealed a transient cholinergic-sensitive theta component that is specifically associated with memory encoding, but not memory retrieval, in the object location task, providing direct experimental evidence supporting a role for cholinergic-regulated theta oscillations in hippocampus-dependent memory encoding processes.

Significance statementIn this study, we made several important findings regarding cholinergic mechanisms regulating hippocampal memory formation in the object location task. Firstly, both hippocampal mAChRs and the α7 nAChRs regulated the memory encoding process in the object location task by engaging glutamatergic neurons and interneurons, respectively. Secondly, upregulated theta oscillations were observed in the pre-exploration period in training trials, but not in the testing trials, suggesting a role in novelty encoding/learning. Thirdly, the upregulated theta was sensitive to mAChR and α7 nAChR antagonists and receptor knockouts in neuronal subpopulations. Taken together, these observations provide direct experimental evidence supporting a role for cholinergic-regulated theta oscillations in hippocampal memory encoding process.
Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of pure and Cu-doped ZnO nanoparticles prepared under Co-precipitation method
Authors:   Department of Physics, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 636005, India, Balasubramanian V. , Jeyachitra R. ,   Department of Physics, Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology, Coimbatore-641402, Senthil T.S. ,   Department of Physics, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Perundurai 638057, Tamil Nadu, India, Kalpana S. ,   Department of Physics, Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai 602105, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: February 2024

The key goal of this study is to innovate the pure and 0.05, 0.10 and 0.15 wt.% of Cudoped ZnO NPs through co-precipitation technique. PXRD pattern shows the hexagonal crystal structure with no any phase impurity were observed for all the synthesized samples. From UV-Vis DRS spectra, band gap was obtained as 3.18, 3.24, 3.29 and 3.33 eV respectively for undoped, Cu-doped ZnO NPs (0.05, 0.10 and 0.15 wt.%). From SEM analysis, the agglomeration of rod-like morphology for pure ZnO NPs, spherical-like morphology for Cu-doped ZnO NPs (0.05 wt.%) and flake-like morphology for Cu-doped ZnO NPs (0.10 wt.%) and flower-like morphology for Cu-doped ZnO NPs (0.15 wt.%). The photocatalytic performance of the synthesized NPs was studied by the dye degradation of Methylene Blue (MB) under UV irradiation. The result exposed that, 0.15 wt.% of Cu-doped ZnO NPs is found to have efficient degradation candidate materials.
Peculiarities of the manifestation of the psycho- emotional state of elite wrestlers, taking into account sexual dimorphism
Authors:   National Universitiy of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport, Berejna A. , Korobeynikova L. ,   German Sport University Cologne
Published: February 2024

Purpose: the manifestation of psycho-emotional state in elite wrestlers with taking into account of sexually dimorphism. Material and methods. 24 elite females athletes and 33 elite males athletes specializing in freestyle wrestling were examined. All athletes were members of the Ukrainian National Team. Mental states were studied using the Luscher test. Stress resistance was studied using the «Stress test» method. All tests used, including the hardware-software complex «Multipsychometr-05». Results: based on the analysis of scientific and methodological literature, it was determined that modern sports wrestling is characterized by a high level of physical and psycho-emotional stress of the athlete in the conditions of competitive activity, and the study of the psycho-emotional state is an important issue for building a training system. The presence of sexual dimorphism with the manifestation of a psycho-emotional state in elite wrestlers has been established. It has been found that due to mental anxiety, male wrestlers have higher values of mental fatigue and internal discomfort compared to female wrestlers. This fact indicates a connection between anxiety as a pre-stress condition that causes fatigue and mental discomfort. At the same time, a higher level of stress resistance was found in men compared to women. The results indicate that a higher level of stress resistance in men is due to a slower impulsivity. In women, a decrease in stress resistance is compensated by an increase in impulsivity. The presence of lower absolute values of the vegetative coefficient in women compared to men was revealed, which indicates a reduced level of tension of vegetative regulation, and, above all, activation of the sympathetic link of the autonomic nervous system. Conclusions. The presence of sexual dimorphism in the manifestation of the psychoemotional state among highly skilled wrestlers has been established. It was found that the presence of mental fatigue and anxiety in male wrestlers leads to emotional discomfort. A higher level of stress resistance was found in male wrestlers compared to female wrestlers. Stress resistance is formed in women by adaptive behavior, tension of the autonomic nervous system regulation and the balance of emotions. In men, stress resistance is ensured by mental focus. Keywords: wrestling, highly skilled, sexual dimorphism, psycho-emotional state, stress resistance.
Current knowledge on the treatment of COVID-19
Authors: Pal Mahendra , Paulos Gutama Kirubel
Published: February 2024

COVID-19 is a novel infectious disease that has spread over the world, causing severe morbidity and mortality. Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes this severe acute respiratory disease. Corona viruses are primarily transmitted from person to person through inhaled or deposited respiratory droplets on the mucosal surfaces, such as aerosols produced during coughing and speaking. COVID-19 and its therapeutic management were poorly understood early in the pandemic, forcing a rush to create experimental medicines, and repurposed pharmaceuticals to combat this unique viral disease. Treatment options include antiviral pharmaceuticals, anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies, anti-inflammatory drugs, and immunomodulator agents. This mini review focuses on the current developments in the treatment of COVID-19 that has seriously affected the developed as well as developing nations of the world.
Surgical management of phallus prolapse in an Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans)
Authors: Mishra Mamta , Kumar Maiti Swapan
Published: February 2024

A three year old male Indian star tortoise was presented at Referral Veterinary Polyclinic, Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, an institute under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) with a history of straining, constipation, anorexia and a swollen protruding mass below the vent from last two days. Condition was diagnosed as phallus prolapsed. Therapeutic approach involved manual repositioning of the prolapsed penis with help of fingers after cold pack and lignocaine jelly application under Ketamine and Midazolam general anaesthesia. Purse string suture was applied using polyamide (3-0). Antibiotics and glucocorticoids were administrated post operatively. The animal made an uneventful recovery.
Instrument for the study of exposure to violence in adolescents
Authors: Cortés Alfaro Alba , Suarez Medina Ramón , Chang de La Rosa Martha , Torriente Valle Juana Maggie , Echemendía Tocabens Belkis , Josefina Venero Fernández Silvia , Morales Guirola Noemy , Almodóvar Núñez Sandra , Román Hernández Minervina , Martínez Gómez Cristóbal , Perez Sosa Dania , Cumbá Abreu Caridad
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Violence has become a public health problem worldwide and Cuba is not exempt, there are few studies but the associated variables are not explored. In Cuba, there are no validated instruments to explore exposure to violence in adolescents in different scenarios and types of violence. Goal: To design and validate an instrument for the identification of exposure to violence in adolescents. Method: Technology development research, with the participation of 130 adolescents from Secondary Education, Pre-university Education, Technical and Professional Education and Special Behavioral Schools Categories 1 and 2, who answered the questionnaire in test-retest mode with 30 days between them; content validity was evaluated by a group of experts using Moriyama's criteria; construct validity by confirmatory factor analysis; Internal consistency by Cronbach's alpha coefficient and temporal stability by comparison test of mean ranks with Wilcoxon signs and associated p value. Results: Validated instrument for the study of exposure to violence as victims and observers of violence with the variables: physical violence, psychological violence, sexual violence, economic violence and violence due to neglect and/or abandonment in the following scenarios: home, school and community; all items met Moriyama's criteria and the construct structure was justified. The dimensions achieved acceptable to good coefficients of internal consistency (0.70<= α <= 0.93), temporal stability was met (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The instrument designed and validated to explore exposure to violence in adolescents as victims and observers in the home, school and community settings in the variables physical, psychological, sexual, economic and neglect violence fulfilled the objectives for which it was designed.
Climate change: only climate gases or other factors as well?
Authors: Manfred Doepp
Published: February 2024

Climate change has become a major contemporary issue. The goal of limiting the warming of the earth's atmosphere to 1.5 or at least 2.0 degrees Celcius is on everyone's lips. The entire global economy is being transformed on the basis of this effort. However, so far there is no proof that this goal will be achievable at all. Therefore, it is significant to consider whether there could be other factors besides CO2 that are warming the atmosphere. Here the technical radioactivity and the technical electrosmog are put up for discussion. Both could have significant climate-warming effects.
Comparison of test methods for crevice corrosion propagation and repassivation potential of stainless steel AISI 316
Authors: Ali Syed Talat , Riis Annmette , Larsen Raine Mikael
Published: February 2024

The crevice corrosion propagation modes and repassivation potential of stainless steel AISI 316 in chloride solution were compared using cyclic potentiodynamic polarization (CPP), potentiodynamic-galvanostatic-potentiodynamic (PD-GS-PD) and Tsujikawa– Hisamatsu electrochemical (THE) methods. The PD-GS-PD method was found to be the most conservative electrochemical technique which delivered the lowest repassivation potential value in a relatively short time. The crevice corrosion propagation modes in these three electrochemical methods were also compared with crevice corrosion propagation mode in galvanically coupled small area stainless steel AISI 316 anode with large area titanium cathode. The crevice corrosion propagation mode achieved in galvanically coupled AISI 316 anode at open circuit potential simulated the crevice corrosion propagation mode in real systems. The crevice corrosion propagation modes achieved in PD-GS-PD and THE methods mimicked the crevice corrosion propagation in real systems.
Rodovia metropolitana como conceito, Avenida Brasil como caso. Por um estatuto contemporâneo
Authors: Barreto de Moraes Pedro
Published: February 2024

Este artigo origina-se de uma pesquisa que sugere a categoria da rodovia metropolitana enquanto fenômeno a partir do qual se podem pensar espaços urbanos definidos por grandes obras de infraestrutura rodoviária, inicialmente periféricas, e atualmente consolidadas, para o bem ou para o mal. A partir do caso da Avenida Brasil, no Rio de Janeiro, reivindica-se um estatuto contemporâneo que possibilite incorporar essa paisagem a um repertório mais inclusivo, ampliado e independente de padrões hegemônicos. Recorre-se, assim, a uma contraposição entre a perspectiva da idealização urbanística e da transformação material do espaço, buscando-se esboçar um quadro que permita visualizar sua gênese, consolidação e concretização, a partir da Europa, dos Estados Unidos e sobre os casos do Brasil, do Rio de Janeiro e da Avenida Brasil, especificamente. Conclui-se pela possibilidade de novas visualizações como oportunidade para outras interpretações e para a formulação de um estatuto contemporâneo dessas infraestruturas e seus espaços.
Subjetividade feminina em Lilian M: confissões amorosas (relatório confidencial) (1975)
Authors: Raddi Uchôa Fábio , Adamatti Margarida Maria
Published: February 2024

O objetivo do artigo é examinar as dimensões do feminino no cinema de Carlos Reichenbach, a partir do estudo de caso de Lilian M: confissões amorosas (relatório confidencial) (1975). A análise centra-se na construção da subjetividade da personagem Lilian, seguindo três níveis de abordagem. Isso inclui um enfoque geral da estrutura narrativa, à luz da ideia de campo-cidade do desengano (Bernardet, 1975; Xavier, 1989); uma análise da hibridação de gêneros audiovisuais, em diálogo com a noção de estilo indireto livre (Pasolini, 1981); bem como o estudo dos discursos da protagonista sobre si, articulados aos debates da sexualidade pela contracultura (Hollanda, 2004) e da prostituta como figura transgressora (Rago, 2009).
Az online romantikus csalások veszélyei – tanulságok egy mentális zavarral élő idős áldozat esete kapcsán
Authors: Osváth Péter , Vörös Viktor , Simon Júlia , Hamvas Edina , Tényi Tamás , Alotti Nasri
Published: February 2024

Az online romantikus csalás a kiberbűnözés egyik formája, amely a közösségi média
és a társkereső alkalmazások megjelenésével terjedt el. A bűnelkövetés e sajátos
formájában az elkövetők szerelmi kapcsolatot imitálva csapják be az áldozatot.
Feltételezhetjük, hogy a mentális zavarban szenvedő páciensek
kiszolgáltatottabbak a kiberbűnözés e formájával szemben is, eddig azonban alig
történtek ez irányú vizsgálatok, illetve esetközlések. Egy idős nőbeteg esetének
bemutatása során összefoglaljuk az online romantikus csalás jellemzőit, valamint
az áldozattá válás felismerésének és a következmények enyhítésének lehetőségeit.
A 70 éves nőbeteg gyógyszeres öngyilkossági kísérletet követően került
pszichiátriai kezelésbe, mivel férjével való konfliktust követően nagyobb
mennyiségben vett be benzodiazepineket. Az öngyilkossági kísérlet hátterében
online romantikus csalás és annak negatív következményei körvonalazódtak. A
depresszióban és enyhe kognitív zavarban szenvedő páciens esetében az online
romantikus csalás erotomán deluzív zavart és szuicid kísérletet indukált. A
szakirodalomban elsőként mutatjuk be egy olyan, mentális zavarban szenvedő
páciens esetét, akinél az online romantikus csalás elszenvedése erotomán típusú
paranoid zavar kialakulásához vezetett. Következtetésünk, hogy mentális zavarral
élő pácienseink kezelése során figyelmet kell fordítanunk online aktivitásukra
is, hiszen fokozottan veszélyeztetettek arra, hogy online – romantikus – csalás
áldozatává váljanak, különösen akkor, ha egyéb rizikófaktorok is jelen vannak.
Orv Hetil. 2024; 165(5): 192–196.
Investigating the ocean’s biological pump using thorium-235 and polonium-210
Authors:   , Clevenger Samantha J.
Published: February 2024

Oceans play a critical role in the Earth’s ability to regulate atmospheric carbon dioxide, absorbing approximately one-third of all anthropogenically-emitted CO2. The biological pump is a mechanism which controls oceanic uptake of CO2 and sequestration of carbon into deeper waters. It is a complex web of processes starting with biota in the upper ocean which transform CO2 into particulate organic carbon (POC) via photosynthesis, a portion of which is ultimately sequestered from the atmosphere. Due to the massive scale of these processes, small changes in the strength of the biological pump can greatly impact atmospheric CO2 levels. Tools used to quantify the flux of biologically relevant elements such as POC and biogenic silica via the biological pump are radioisotopes – naturally-occurring clocks which allow us to look back in time to study oceanic processes. In this thesis, the two radioisotope pairs 234Th/238U and 210Po/210Pb are utilized. Chapter 2 is an update of the 234Th/238U measurement method which simplifies the protocol, and allows for expansion of use. Chapter 3 presents an unprecedentedly extensive, non-steady state study of 234Th/238U to assess POC and biogenic silica flux through NASA’s EXPORTS project. The study involved tracking an eddy for one month in the North Atlantic Ocean to quantify export over the development of a dual-phase plankton spring bloom. In Chapter 4, this study is expanded to add a non-steady state application of the 210Po/210Pb tracer to look farther back in the history of POC and biogenic silica export. Extensive comparison of the two tracer systems results in new-to-the-field conclusions about the concurrent use of tracers. This thesis culminates in Chapter 5, which compares three 234Th/238U studies with community structure data to make inferences about POC export as it relates to who is present in the ecosystem. The EXPORTS North Atlantic dataset is a “strong” export endmember, WHOI’s Ocean Twilight Zone (OTZ) project offers an “intermediate” export case in the Northwest Atlantic Slope, and the EXPORTS North Pacific study is a “weak” export endmember. Taken together, this thesis greatly expands the use of 234Th/238U and 210Po/210Pb tracers to investigate the biological pump in diverse environments.
Aprendizaje mediante casos prácticos integradores en la enseñanza de la ingeniería. Un caso de estudio sobre dinámica estructural
Authors: Ramirez Diego Francisco Ledezma
Published: February 2024

Introducción. En el ámbito de la enseñanza de la ingeniería, se busca constantemente mejorar los métodos pedagógicos para garantizar un aprendizaje efectivo y significativo para los estudiantes. Objetivo. Explorar la aplicación de casos prácticos reales basados en información experiencial como problemas integradores en la enseñanza de la ingeniería. Discusión. Presentando el ejemplo de análisis de un vehículo para la asignatura de dinámica estructural, se examina cómo estos casos pueden ser adaptados y modificados utilizando datos reales como base, permitiendo a los estudiantes reflexionar y construir su aprendizaje de manera activa.Conclusiones. Se sugiere integrar casos prácticos reales en la enseñanza de la ingeniería, permitiendo a los estudiantes reflexionar y construir su aprendizaje, favoreciendo así el cumplimiento de las competencias y el perfil de egreso del programa educativo.
SIGNS OF MAGICAL REALISM IN THE IMAGE OF THE OLD MAN ORGAN IN CH. AITMATOV'S STORY "PIEBALD DOG RUNNING ALONG THE EDGE OF THE SEA"
Authors:   Jalal-Abad State University named after B. Osmonov, Chokoeva Dilbar
Published: February 2024

Theme of the article: magical realism in Ch. Aitmatov's story "Piebald dog running along the edge of the sea". The purpose of the work: to study the signs of magical realism in the image of the protagonist of the story, the old man Organa. Research method: comparative literature. As a result: the image of the old Organ in the story of the writer Ch. Aitmatov is studied from the point of view of magical realism, evaluated individually and tries to prove that the writer's appeal to magical realism is not accidental. Relevance of the topic: The image of the old man is studied from the point of view of magical realism for the first time. The practical significance of scientific research is considered as the introduction of a new aspect into the process of integrating domestic literary criticism into the world literary criticism. It is necessary to study the method of magical realism in Kyrgyz fiction, because, although magic has always been an element of the content of national literature, it has not been specifically studied so far. The study was carried out to fill this gap.
Professional Development in Higher Education: Experiences from Royal Thimphu College
Authors: Pelzom Kencho , Yuden Chimi
Published: February 2024

This study explored the satisfaction and effectiveness of professional development (PD) programmes offered by the Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) for tutors at Royal Thimphu College (RTC) and to identify areas for improvement. A mixed research methodology was employed, incorporating a self-assessment survey, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions among tutors. Data collected were categorised into participation and satisfaction, training impact, and future needs. Secondary data such as student consultative meeting minutes and feedback from 2022 PDs were also utilised. In 2022, 16 trainings, 4 seminars, 2 experience-sharing sessions, and 1 cycle of peer observation partnership on teaching and learning were provided. Seventy-three out of 96 tutors participated in two or more CITL programmes. Overall, a mean score of 3.34 was reported on a 4-point Likert scale for satisfaction. The most useful PDs encompassed classroom management, constructive alignment, Bloom's Taxonomy and Blueprint, lesson planning, and giving and receiving feedback. The impact of these training programmes varied, depending on the tutor's education level and experience. Tutors with master's degrees and less than five years of teaching experience reported higher levels of impact. Future needs included training on teaching practical modules, effective technology use, giving and receiving feedback, and data analysis skills. Emergent themes included tutors struggling to find time for CITL programmes and desiring work-life balance. Recommendations are suggested to address these needs, advocating for iterative PDs, additional support for new tutors, and further studies on work-life balance among academicians.
Tutor Quality, Facilitating Conditions, and Perceived Usefulness as Predictors of Pre-service Teachers’ Satisfaction in an E-learning Environment
Authors: Dhendup Sonam
Published: February 2024

Student satisfaction is one of the components used to measure the success and effectiveness of e-learning. This study examined the determinants resulting in pre-service teachers' satisfaction in an e-learning environment. Using structural equation modelling, student satisfaction was assigned as the endogenous variable, while tutor quality, perceived usefulness, and facilitating condition were the exogenous variables. Similarly, the construct was tested for its mediation effect towards student satisfaction from teacher quality and facilitating conditions, respectively. A total of (n=471) pre-service teachers enrolled in one of the colleges of education in Bhutan voluntarily responded to the survey questionnaire that followed a cross-sectional design. The results of the structural equation analyses indicated that student satisfaction was significantly determined by its antecedents, with tutor quality and facilitating conditions taken together resulting in an R2 of 0.82. Moreover, it was observed that tutor quality and facilitating conditions exerted a positive direct effect on the satisfaction dimension. The results also revealed that perceived usefulness has a statistically positive mediated effect on student satisfaction through tutor quality and facilitating conditions. The model proposed and tested in this study demonstrates that the tutor quality, facilitating conditions, and perceived usefulness can measure the e-learning satisfaction of students. The findings of this research may be helpful for administrators, policy planners and practitioners in the field of e-learning development to identify the elements that affect student satisfaction and further strengthen the existing e-learning programmes, particularly in developing Asian countries.
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Authors: Rinchen Sonam
Published: February 2024

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Don Bosco dialoga con las artes y las ciencias. Vol III
Authors: Cárdenas-Tapia Juan , Pesántez-Avilés Fernando , Torres-Toukoumidis Angel
Published: February 2024

En esta tercera entrega de “Don Bosco dialoga con las artes y las ciencias” se narran 15 historias separadas entre ilustres de la literatura, de la ciencia y misceláneos que marcaron un “antes y un después” entre las poblaciones más vulnerables. Este tercer volumen ha contado con la participación del mayor número de autores y de personajes hasta la fecha. Además, este encuentro académico-dialógico con Don Bosco se ha ampliado a otras instituciones y latitudes geográficas. Aspiramos a seguir difundiendo este mensaje de manera más amplia, demostrando la versatilidad y la transversalidad del pensamiento de Don Bosco al dialogar, de forma imaginaria, creativa, respetuosa y orientativa, con intelectuales y pensadores reconocidos a nivel mundial. La habilidad para dialogar implica saber escuchar, y la sensación resultante de este ejercicio reflexivo genera una gratificación excepcional, fusionando aprendizaje e imaginación.