bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Experience of using Russian rizatriptan 10 mg tablets in routine clinical practice: results of a multicenter post-registration observational study “OPYT”
Authors: Tabeeva G. R. , Danilov A. B. , Koreshkina M. I. , Yakupov E. Z. , Amelin A. V. , Artamonov А. A.
Published: October 2024

One of the key mediator systems involved in the pathogenesis of migraine is the serotonergic system, which led to the development and introduction of serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonists (triptans) into clinical practice as the most important means of preventing migraine attacks. Serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonists have a high selectivity for the 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptor subtypes, which ensures their effect on the pathogenesis of migraine attack development.

Objective: to evaluate the efficacy of a standard dose of Relonova in the relief of four moderate to severe migraine attacks in outpatients in reallife clinical practice, including assessment of the rate of attack relief, the effect of the drug on headache intensity, concomitant symptoms and the general condition of the patient.

Material and methods. The study involved 415 patients with migraine (319 women and 96 men; mean age 35.7±7.8 years). A total of 1660 migraine attacks were analyzed. The average number of migraine days per month was 6.72±3.99. Migraine attacks with aura were observed in 125 patients (30.1%). Patients stopped four migraine attacks and filled out self-monitoring diaries. Treatment efficacy was assessed according to the European Headache Federation (EHF) Consensus Algorithm for Determining Effective Treatment of a Migraine Attack.

Results. After taking Relonova, pain became mild or disappeared completely in 30 minutes in 52% of patients, in 76% in 1 hour, in 93% in 2 hours, in 99% in 4 hours and in 99% of patients in 24 hours. A recurrence of the headache occurred in 8.8% of the attacks. Additional analgesic treatment after 30 minutes was required in 14% of cases, after which period the frequency did not exceed 2%. Adverse events were observed in 4% of patients and were mild. The overwhelming majority (90%) of study participants were able to successfully terminate three attacks and were responders.

Conclusion. Relonova is an effective and safe agent to stop migraine attack and can be recommended for use in daily clinical practice.
Management of patients with chronic low back pain in outpatient practice: a clinical observation
Authors: Mukhametzyanova A. Кh. , Akhmedzhanova L. T.
Published: October 2024

Back pain is one of the most common reasons for visits to the doctor and temporary disability. In non-specific chronic low back pain (CLBP) most effective approach is a complex (multidisciplinary) approach, aimed at relieving pain and improving the quality of life by using an educational program, kinesiotherapy, psychological methods and optimization of drug therapy. We present the observation of a 48-year-old patient with CLBP whose treatment was ineffective during one year. The patient was repeatedly prescribed medications, and the methods of magnetotherapy, massage, phonophoresis with hydrocortisone. Educational program, kinesiotherapy and psychological methods were not applied. The examination of the patient revealed emotional disorders, misconceptions about the disease and a pronounced functional impairment due to pain. The application of a complex therapy, which included an educational program, individual kinesiotherapy, psychological methods, Dexalgin as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, led to a significant reduction in pain after 7 days and a complete regression of symptoms after 2 months. The issues of efficacy and safety of the use of Dexalgin and the possibility of introducing the complex approach into the clinical practice of management of patients with chronic back pain are discussed.
An Exploration of Locomotor Syndrome among Geriatric Population – A Narrative Review
Authors: Shanmuganathan K. , Kalpana S. , Sundar J. S. , Valarmathi S. , Srinivas G.
Published: October 2024

A locomotor disability in the geriatric population is a physical condition that impairs mobility and movement in older persons. It is frequently caused by age-related causes such as degenerative diseases, osteoarthritis, or neurological abnormalities. This impairment can have a substantial influence on older people's quality of life by limiting their ability to conduct daily activities independently, such as walking, standing, or climbing stairs. Addressing locomotor impairments in older persons is critical for preserving their mobility, independence, and overall well-being, ultimately improving their quality of life as they age.

A comprehensive literature search was conducted, which were sourced from PubMed, google scholar, Japanese government websites, springer link, semantic scholar generated significant studies using the keywords like locomotor disability, older population, mobility, quality of life, aging. We included articles which were published from 2005–2024.

Locomotive Syndrome (LS) affects a significant portion of the elderly population, with prevalence ranging from 8.4% to 50.3%, increasing with age and higher in women. It shows the correlations with osteoporosis and sarcopenia, suggesting potential shared risk factors or pathways. By this the older people tend to have lower quality of life, particularly concerning spinal alignment and trunk deformity. Exercise interventions, including locomotive training, aerobic exercise, and muscle training, are suggested for LS prevention. Vitamin D supplementation may benefit bone health and fall prevention in older individuals.

Locomotor syndrome is a substantial concern, especially in ageing populations, with considerable implications for quality of life. Its prevalence, which is frequently associated with osteoporosis and sarcopenia, highlights the necessity of preventive measures including exercise and vitamin D supplementation. Recognising the impact of LS on mobility and well-being is critical for establishing focused interventions to prevent and manage its progression, thereby improving the overall health and independence of geriatric population.
Validación de la prueba de homonegatividad internalizada en el departamento de Nariño(Colombia).
Authors: Zambrano Guerrero Christian Alexander , Ordoñez-Muñoz Yeraldyn , España Riascos Camila , Muñoz Muñoz Diego
Published: October 2024

Este estudio se enfoca en describir las propiedades psicométricas de la Prueba de Homonegatividad Internalizada en personas homosexuales del departamento de Nariño (Colombia), con el objetivo de proporcionar un instrumento adecuado y contextualizado para los estudios de género y orientación sexual en la región. Cuenta con un paradigma cuantitativo de diseño transversal instrumental, una muestra de 161 participantes gais y lesbianas seleccionados mediante un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia tipo Bola de Nieve. Se utilizaron los instrumentos: Prueba de Homonegatividad Internalizada, Escala de Reconocimiento de la Orientación Sexual Homosexual y un Cuestionario Sociodemográfico-Generacional, a partir de los cuales se realizaron análisis factoriales exploratorios y confirmatorios, pruebas de correlación y de hipótesis, relación entre las variables estudiadas y cálculo de Alfa de Cronbach y Omega de McDonald mediante el software JASP V 0.17.1. Los resultados evidencian que el instrumento presenta una estructura unifactorial que explica el 56,4% de la varianza total de los datos y una consistencia interna adecuada que variaba entre 0.828 hasta 0.894, permitiendo concluir que la escala es fiable para medir el constructo de homonegatividad internalizada en el contexto de estudio.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, EMOTIONAL EATING, EATING PATTERN, AND GENETIC TRAITS WITH OBESITY AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS
Authors: Nuraini Marcelina , Wati Erna Kusuma , Sulistyaning Afina Rachma
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTBackground: The prevalence of obesity continues to rise steadily due to various factors. The demanding academic schedules leads to reduced physical activities among female students. Academic stress may induce emotional instability, which may result in emotional eating. Excessive food intake may ultimately contribute to the development of obesity.Objectives: This study aims to analyse factors contributing to obesity in female students, such as physical activity, emotional eating, eating pattern, and genetic traits. Methods: Employing a cross-sectional research design, was conducted at Jenderal Sudirman University in October 2022. A sample comprising 54 female students was selected through a stratified random sampling technique. Research instruments were International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) to assess physical activity levels, the Emotional Eating Scale (SSES) to gauge emotional eating tendencies, the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) to evaluate dietary patterns, and a genetic questionnaire to ascertain genetic antecedents. The bivariate analysis between variables were conducted using Chi-Square test.Results: There is a statistically significant correlation between emotional eating behaviors and the prevalence of obesity (p=0.028). Furthermore, a statistically significant association is observed between genetic factors and the incidence of obesity (p=0.000). In contrast, no statistically significant relationships are discerned between obesity and physical activity (p=0.386), high-energy dietary patterns (p=0.268), or low-energy dietary patterns (p=0.102). Conclusion: This investigation substantiates the presence of a relationship between emotional eating tendencies and genetic factors with the manifestation of obesity among the studied population. Conversely, no discernible relationships were identified between physical activity, dietary patterns, and obesity. These findings underscore the multifaceted nature of obesity etiology and highlight the prominence of emotional and genetic influences in this context.Keywords: Eating pattern; Emotional Eating; Genetic, Obesity; Physical Activity
Fenomén shrinking cities
Authors: Schmeidler Karel
Published: October 2024

Classic approaches of urban planning are associated with the development of cities, with their growth, their increase and their enlargement. This, however, is no longer the norm. Current demographics show significant changes and movement in economic structures and in suburban areas, often leading to shrinking cities and to changes in their quality. This phenomenon, more and more regularly labelled as Urban Shrinkage, presents new challenges for urbanism theories and for urban planning. Are we ready to accept them? At the beginning of the 21st century, this phenomenon resulting in the shrinking of metropolises is generally spreading throughout Europe. One of the most difficult tasks for European urban planners in the near future will be successfully dealing with the results of the demographic, the economic and the physical processes of narrowing and planning smaller, yet still liveable future metropolises.
Magdaléna Rychlíková: Slováci v Praze. Vliv velkoměsta na jejich integraci do českého prostředí – Stručný společensko-kulturní a politický přehled.
Authors: Šebianová Kristýna
Published: October 2024

A review of the book by Magdaléna Rychlíková.
Single Mothers of Nairobi
Authors: Meda Stefania Giada
Published: October 2024

The paper delineates the changes in gender roles and family relations brought about by rural-urban migration in Kenya by discussing the findings of empirical qualitative research carried out in Kenya in September 2011 on the single mothers of Nairobi, an emerging family form in Kenyan society, widespread yet unspoken and still in search for recognition. The theoretical framework makes reference to the relational sociology and takes into account how the family stakeholders relate to one another and how changes in reciprocal relations (i.e., inter-gender relations) may produce further changes in the whole family. The idea is to show how the emergence of this new form of family is: i) strongly linked to the migration from the countryside to the city of Nairobi and the cultural and social transition that this brings about (a transition from tradition to modernity); and to cast light on ii) the characteristics of the new role played by women within their families and the communities; iii) elements of novelty and discontinuity compared to the tradition; iv) challenges and resources of the single mothers. Various tools of investigation were used (participant observation, structured data sheets, in-depth interviews, semi-structured individual interviews, group interviews, individual structured questionnaires) on a number of Nairobi single mothers and key informants.
Deborah A. Boehm: Intimate Migrations. Gender, Family, and Illegality among Transnational Mexicans.
Authors: Souralová Adéla
Published: October 2024

A review of the book by Deborah A. Boehm.
Marek Jakoubek: Vojvodovo - Kus česko-bulharské historie. Tentokrát převážně očima jeho obyvatel.
Authors: Fatková Gabriela
Published: October 2024

A review of the book by Marek Jakoubek.
Zirconia Ceramics
Authors: Yigit Bedirhan Savas , Al-Akkad Marwan , Mounajjed Radek
Published: October 2024

Zirconia ceramics have become popular among other dental ceramics thanks to their biological, mechanical, optical, and aesthetic properties. CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/ computer-aided manufacturing) technology improvement has played a vital role in the increased popularity of zirconia ceramics; easy computer manipulation significantly expanded the possibility of using different types of restorations. Zirconia ceramics have a broad spectrum of indications in prosthetic dentistry, from simple restorations to complex structures supported by dental implants. A good orientation in the classification, features, and manipulation of zirconia ceramics is the main key to success.
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness of the Psoas Major Muscle Following Abdominal Training: Case Report
Authors: Silva Laura Gabriela , Takahashi Victor Sudário , Prado José Luiz Masson de Almeida , Shimidu Henrique , D’Elia Luís Henrique Paiva , Duarte Márcio Luís
Published: October 2024

Edema of the psoas major muscle can indicate various pathologies, such as infection, malignancy, and trauma, but it can also result from benign causes like delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). This article presents the case of a 44-year-old female patient who developed DOMS in the psoas major after participating in an intense abdominal workout. The patient reported hip pain that began a day after the workout, which was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealing significant edema in the psoas major muscles, particularly on the right side. Conservative treatment with rest and analgesics led to full recovery within two weeks. DOMS, typically associated with eccentric exercises, can be mistaken for more serious conditions, but its recognition is crucial to avoid unnecessary investigations and interventions. This case highlights the importance of clinical history and imaging findings in distinguishing DOMS from other causes of muscle edema, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis to ensure appropriate management.
The impact of the covid-19 pandemic on sports – reporting in the daily newspapers of the Czech Republic
Authors: Trunečka Ondřej
Published: October 2024

The Czech quality (non-tabloid) nationwide daily newspapers never published fewer sports pages during the two first decades of twenty-first century than they did during the COVID-19 pandemic. A reduction in the number of pages devoted to sports and other topics was a logical reaction to the paralysis of professional sports and many other domains of human life. But a comparison of data from the first wave of the pandemic, from March to May of 2020 with the same period in the following years proves that the trend to downsize sports sections continued in many cases. This study applied quantitative content analysis to the Monday editions of the Czech daily newspapers Hospodářské noviny, Lidové noviny, Mladá fronta Dnes, and Právo. It confirmed that the position of sport in the daily newspapers has weakened in the long term, and the pandemic accelerated the tendency, especially in the case of more specialised daily newspapers.
Changes in dual energy X-ray absorptiometry body composition scores in females following exercise-induced body fluid redistribution
Authors: Chacón-Araya Yamileth , Carpio-Rivera Elizabeth , Moncada-Jiménez José
Published: October 2024

Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine changes in dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) body composition scores in females following exercise-induced body fluid redistribution.
Methods: Thirty females completed sessions of upper-body exercise (UBE), lower-body exercise (LBE), and a seated control (NEC), and body composition was assessed before and after sessions. ANOVA computed interactions between experimental conditions and body composition measurements.
Results: For the arms region, fat tissue showed mean differences for NEC (M = 0.56 ± 0.20%; p = 0.009) and UBE (M = 0.68 ± 0.18%; p = 0.001). The fat region showed mean differences for NEC (M = 0.54 ± 0.19%; p = 0.007) and UBE (M = 0.59 ± 0.17%; p = 0.002). The UBE showed mean differences for tissue (M = 0.24 ± 0.03 kg; p ≤ 0.0001), lean mass (M = 0.19 ± 0.02 kg; p ≤ 0.0001), and total mass (M = 0.24 ± 0.03 kg; p ≤ 0.0001). The legs region showed for UBE a mean difference for fat tissue (M = 0.32 ± 0.14%; p = 0.025), fat region (M = 0.31 ± 0.13%; p = 0.026), and lean mass (M = 0.17 ± 0.07 kg; p = 0.021). For the total body region, significant mean differences were found for UBE (M = 0.11 ± 0.02 kg; p ≤ 0.0001) and LBE (M = 0.20 ± 0.03 kg; p ≤ 0.0001). Total mass for UBE (M = 0.14 ± 0.03 kg; p ≤ 0.0001) and LBE (M = 0.21 ± 0.03kg; p ≤ 0.0001) showed significant mean differences. Reliability scores were high within experimental conditions (CV = 0.17% to 3.76%).
Conclusion: Exercise-induced body fluid redistribution in females elicited small and reliable changes in body composition scores.
Professor Radislav Hošek und Antická knihovna („Antike Bibliothek“)
Authors: Šmatlák Josef
Published: October 2024

In memoriam Radislai Hošek centenarii
On the Origins of the Gothic Leader Alaric: Between Claudian and Zosimus
Authors: Mestek Oto
Published: October 2024

Alaric has often been seen as the leader of the Visigothic people, from 395 to his death in 410. Before his rebellion against the Roman Empire in 395, he served in the Roman military, participating in the campaign against Eugenius and Arbogast in 394. His early career is mentioned in the work of the historian Zosimus. But his background is shrouded in mystery. In the middle of the 6th century, Jordanes wrote about his noble origin and the Visigothic dynasty of Balthi. This has led some historians to look for Alaric’s origins among the chieftains and nobility of the Gothic tribe of the Thervingi. Among contemporary authors, only the verses of the poet Claudian mention Alaric’s birth. This article explores the possibilities of Alaric’s origin and the internal policies of the Goths living in Roman territory. Most likely, the person of Alaric was more closely associated with the Roman army than is usually thought.
Interactive effect of nutrient and weed management in transplanted rice (Oryza sativa L.) for enhancing the productivity in Eastern India
Authors: Jitendra Kumar Nayak  , Manoranjan Satapathy  , Basudev Behera  , Sanat Kumar Dwibedi  , Rajendra Kumar Panda  , Rabiratna Dash  , Abhiram Dash
Published: October 2024

A field experiment comprising three nutrient and six weed management practices was conducted in strip plot design with three replications during 2019 and 2020 at Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar, India to assess the effect of the treatments on weed dynamics, productivity and nutrient uptake by crop and weed. Averaged over both years, among nutrient management practices, the soil test based dose (STD: 100-40-40 N-P2O5-K2O kg ha-1) + green manuring (GM) of dhaincha recorded the minimum weed density of 45.3 and 64.2 number m-2 and weed biomass of 19.2 and 37.6 g m-2 at 30 and 60 days after transplanting (DAT), respectively and the minimum N, P and K uptake of 6.4, 2.0 and 6.8 kg ha-1 by weed and the maximum N, P and K uptake of 113.6, 23.2 and 122.6 kg ha-1 by the crop, respectively. Among weed management practices, bensulfuronmethyl + pretilachlor (PE) fb HW on 35 DAT produced the minimum weed density of 25.15 and 20.66 number m-2, the minimum weed biomass of 7.70 and 8.08 g m-2 at 30 and 60 DAT, respectively and the minimum N, P and K uptake of 2.4, 0.5 and 2.6 kg ha-1 by weed and the maximum N, P and K of 117.9, 25.3 and 263.7 kg ha-1 by crop, respectively. Among nutrient management practices, the STD + GM proved to be the best with the maximum grain yield of 5562 kg ha-1. whereas the application of bensulfuronmethyl + pretilachlor (PE) fb HW on 35 DAT excelled over other weed management practices with the maximum grain yield of 5907 kg ha-1 registering 17.71 and 47.64% higher grain yield compared to the STD and the weedy check, respectively.
Inferences about event outcomes influence text-based memory of event outcomes
Authors: Kou Xinyan , Hohenstein Jill
Published: October 2024

Memory of event outcomes is a topic increasingly discussed in the field of event language and cognition. This study approaches how language influences memory of event outcomes from the under-explored perspective of the verb’s “fulfilment type”, a property formulated in Talmy’s event integration theory. This property indicates the extent to which verbs depict fulfilment of intentions. Through two experiments, we explored how verbs’ fulfilment type properties shape the text-based memory of event outcomes according to their perceived likelihood of intention fulfilment. There are two major findings. First, people tend to have “fulfilment preferences” and infer that intention fulfilment is more likely than intention non-fulfilment. Second, intention-unfulfilled event outcomes tend to be remembered better for event descriptions that trigger no fulfilment perferences. This study contributes to event language and memory research by demonstrating how language-generated inferences can influence established memory of event outcomes.
From forensic chemistry: an educational experience
Authors: González Graciela A.
Published: October 2024

The study of forensic chemical analysis not only aids justice in the investigation of accidental or criminal events but also trains chemistry students in analysing hypothetical scenes, such as the design of scientific experiments, and alerting them to potential dangers. In this way, it contributes to generating awareness about safety and security, ethics, and the professional responsibilities of chemists. These, although ambitious, are some of the objectives that have led to the development of this course on Chemical Analysis in Forensic Investigation, whose thematic units and teaching details are developed. This work presents a detailed programme for the Forensic Chemistry course offered at the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences at the University of Buenos Aires. It includes examples of activities and bibliography, allowing it to be used as a template for similar courses or to adapt some of the thematic units to other chemistry courses. The suggested bibliography supports the education of both students and educators in the field of forensic chemistry. The incorporation of topics such as fires, explosives, chemical warfare agents (CWA), and environmental crimes aims to develop professional profiles for a new generation of chemists more committed to the societal impact of their work.
The crystal structure of poly[(μ
2-2-aminoisophthalato-κ4O,O′:O″:O″′)-(N-methylpyrrolidone κ1O)-dioxido-uranium(VI)], C13H14N2O7U
Authors: Meng Yuning , Liu Ruan-Xiang , Bao Han , Jin Ru-Yu , Song Shi-He , Feng Gui-Jiao
Published: October 2024

C13H14N2O7U, monoclinic, P21/n (no. 14), a = 8.6855(14) Å, b = 11.982(2) Å, c = 14.953(2) Å, β = 94.557(5)°, V = 1,551.3(4) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0559, wR
ref (F
2) = 0.1081, T = 150(2) K
Crystal structure of (((3-nitrophenyl)sulfonyl)-β-alaninato-κO)bis(2,2′-bipyridine-κ
2
N, N′)copper(II) 3-nitrobenzenesulfonate, C35H29CuN7O11S2
Authors: Liu Zheng-Jun , Chen Xiao-Miao , Wu Qiang , Zhou Wu-Chao , Jiao Xu-Min , Tan Juan
Published: October 2024

C35H29CuN7O11S2, triclinic,

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1
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$P\overline{1}$

(no. 2), a = 12.2643(9) Å, b = 13.3486(9) Å, c = 13.5247(11) Å, α = 69.595(7)°, β = 71.363(7)°, γ = 67.275(7)°, V = 1869.8(3) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt(F) = 0.0570, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1781, T = 293(2) K.
Synthesis and surfactant properties of sulfonate Gemini surfactants
Authors: Yang Rong , Lai Xiaojuan , Wang Lei , Shi Huaqiang , Li Haibin , Chen Jiali , Wen Xin , Yang Wenwen
Published: October 2024

In this study, a novel high salinity resistant, high temperature tolerant sulfonate Gemini surfactant (CK-3) for enhanced oil recovery was synthesized and is described. The critical micelle concentration (CMC) of CK-3 is 7.3 × 10−5 mol L−1 with a surface tension at CMC, γ
CMC, of 30.88 mN m−1, and a pC20 value of 4.80. Moreover, increasing temperature led to delayed micellization, indicating the superior surface activity inherent in Gemini surfactants. When CK-3 was evaluated as an imbibing agent, an interfacial tension of 8.3 × 10−2 mN m−1 was observed between a 0.3 wt% CK-3 solution and crude oil, facilitated by hydrophobic group interactions which allow crude oil detachment. Finally, CK-3 molecules exhibited stable adsorption on rock walls, influencing wetting reversal. Zeta potential measurements exceeding 30 mV indicated stability. In aged capillary tubes, a 0.3 wt% CK-3 solution exhibited a rise height of 2.9 cm. Imbibition experiments on natural core samples showed a water imbibition efficiency of 8.73 %, compared to a significantly improved efficiency of 50.78 % with a 0.3 wt% CK-3 solution. This study also demonstrated the imbibition process and mechanisms of the CK-3, providing novel insights for the efficient development of unconventional oil reservoirs and the enhancement of crude oil recovery rates.
Molecular detection of Coxiella burnetii infection (Q fever) in livestock in Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Baroom Hassan M. , Alkenani Naser A. , Al-Johny Bassam O. , Almohimeed Adi A. , Mohammed Mohammed S. , Alshehri Layla A. , Althobaiti Shaker S. , Omar Raga I. , Alshaeri Majed A. , Al-mmaqar Saleh M.
Published: October 2024

The study aims to investigate the prevalence of Q fever in livestock and ticks in Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia, by molecular methods. Using DNA obtained from (40) blood samples, (60) vaginal swabs and ticks (120) samples. Real-time PCR was used to detect the IS1111 insertion sequence of Coxiella burnetii in aborted animals. Among 40 blood samples only one sample of the camel was found to be infected with an overall prevalence of 2.5 %. The highest prevalence (10 %) was recorded in AL-Laith in one camel blood sample out of 10 samples examined. Of 60 vaginal swabs examined for C. burnetii DNA, four samples were found to be infected with an overall prevalence of 6.6 %. The highest prevalence (10 %) was recorded in Makkah in two camel vaginal swabs out of 20 samples, followed by Jeddah and AL-Laith with a prevalence of (5.6 %) by detection of one sample positive out of 18 samples on each of them, while vaginal swabs from AL-Kamil were negative. Three types of ticks were identified Hyalomma dromedarii, Hyalomma anatolicum, and Hyalomma excavatum. H. dromedarii tick is the most common in aborted camels with a prevalence (6.7 %) in Makkah followed by Jeddah (5 %). The findings of this study revealed that C. burnetii infection is prevalent in agricultural animals especially camels and ticks maintained at livestock farms in Makkah Province. However, these animals and ticks may pass on C. burnetii infections to nearby people and other animals in the study area.
ESTRATEGIAS DE FIJACIÓN OCULAR Y AMOR HACIA LA MARCA: INFLUENCIA DEL GÉNERO EN LA GENERACIÓN Z
Authors: Cenizo Coral
Published: October 2024

Introducción: Este estudio explora las diferencias de género en el procesamiento visual de imágenes y su relación con el amor hacia la marca en la Generación Z en las redes sociales. Metodología: Se utiliza una metodología mixta que combina seguimiento ocular y encuestas. Resultados: Fondos complejos desvían la atención del producto, mientras que fondos abstractos concentran la mirada en el producto. La presencia de figuras humanas, especialmente celebridades, reduce la atención en los productos. La marca y sus elementos identificativos suelen ser ignorados en favor de detalles contextuales. La relación entre las variables de fijación visual y el amor hacia la marca varía significativamente entre hombres y mujeres, si bien se percibe una homogeneización de géneros en ciertas variables. Así mismo, un mayor número de fijaciones y un mayor dinamismo en la exploración visual están positivamente correlacionados con el amor hacia la marca, aunque un aumento en la duración de las fijaciones tiene una asociación negativa. Discusión: Se sugiere que, aunque persisten diferencias de género en el procesamiento visual, estas están evolucionando hacia una convergencia en las estrategias cognitivas de hombres y mujeres de la Generación Z. Además, se destaca la importancia de un dinamismo visual activo en la conexión emocional con las marcas, pero introduciendo matices sobre la efectividad de la atención prolongada. Conclusión: Los hallazgos sugieren la necesidad de adaptar las estrategias de marketing para la Generación Z, considerando las nuevas dinámicas de procesamiento visual y su impacto en la conexión emocional con las marcas.
Epidemiological and Clinical Features of Rickettsial Infection Among Australian Individuals from 2015 to 2018
Authors: Graves Stephen R. , Islam Aminul
Published: October 2024

Objective:

In this study, the clinical, laboratory and epidemiological features of rickettsial infection in Australian patients were examined.

Methods:

Patients with Rickettsia spp. seropositivity were selected from the database of the Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory. Questionnaires were sent to each referring physician with a request for information regarding the patient’s illness.

Results:

A retrospective analysis of 178 patients revealed the following common features in Australian rickettsial infection: fever, headache, myalgia, rash and a history of recent exposure to the Australian bush. The history included tick bites, eschar presence, respiratory abnormalities and acute fatigue, accompanied by abnormal haematology and liver function tests.

Conclusions:

A differential diagnosis including rickettsial infection should be confirmed (or refuted) by rickettsial serology.
The case for a Framework for UnderStanding Ice-Ocean iNteractions (FUSION) in the Antarctic-Southern Ocean system
Authors: McCormack Felicity S. , Cook Sue , Goldberg Daniel N. , Nakayama Yoshihiro , Seroussi Hélène , Nias Isabel , An Lu , Slater Donald , Hattermann Tore
Published: October 2024

We are in a period of rapidly accelerating change across the Antarctic continent and Southern Ocean, with land ice loss leading to sea level rise and multiple other climate impacts. The ice-ocean interactions that dominate the current ice loss signal are a key underdeveloped area of knowledge. The paucity of direct and continuous observations leads to high uncertainty in the glaciological, oceanographic and atmospheric fields required to constrain ice-ocean interactions, and there is a lack of standardised protocols for reconciling observations across different platforms and technologies and modelled outputs. Funding to support observational campaigns is under increasing pressure, including for long-term, internationally coordinated monitoring plans for the Antarctic continent and Southern Ocean. In this Practice Bridge article, we outline research priorities highlighted by the international ice-ocean community and propose the development of a Framework for UnderStanding Ice-Ocean iNteractions (FUSION), using a combined observational-modelling approach, to address these issues. Finally, we propose an implementation plan for putting FUSION into practice by focusing first on an essential variable in ice-ocean interactions: ocean-driven ice shelf melt.
Colombia es un Estado pluralista. El sentido pluralista del Estado colombiano tiene un alcance antropológico religioso y no ideológico
Authors: Rodríguez Santos Carlos Manuel
Published: October 2024

Pluralism is the variety of existing vocation, talent or charisma towards the common good. Only in this way, man will be able to satisfy each and every one of his human needs in reciprocity, feeling solid, safe or compact, as a member of the Nation, to which he is a part. Pluralist State will be one whose public power duly constituted, guarantees the population settled in a given territory, the diversity of vocation, talent or charisma to govern human rights towards the Common Good, in the face of the existence of social inequality. Pluralism as political theory and philosophical doctrine will exist as soon as vocations, talents or charisms, these indivisible essences of a different nature, reflect the “common good” in a global way. Only then, is it authentic and legitimate.
Use of Electronic Mail by Educated Older Adults in Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Omotayo Funmilola , Adekannbi Janet
Published: October 2024

This study presents preliminary findings on the use of e-mails by educated older adults in Nigeria-based areas of residency.  This study is based on a quantitative survey (n = 167) which investigated the level of awareness and use of e-mails, reasons for use and non-use, as well as continuance and intention to use e-mail by older adults in three settings (urban, semi-urban, and rural areas) of Oyo state, Nigeria. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Results showed that about half of the educated older adults were aware of e-mail with a higher percentage of those aware residing in the urban area. There was a low level of usage of e-mail, especially among the semi-urban and rural dwellers. The major purpose of using e-mail was to receive alerts for banking transactions. E-mail users at the three locations intended to continue using e-mail, although the intention was stronger among the semi-urban and rural dwellers. Most non-users in the semi-urban and rural locations were not aware of e-mail, while most did not use e-mail because they had alternative means of communicating with people and saw no need for it. Concerns about the security of e-mails, lack of awareness of the benefits of using e-mail, and lack of literacy in e-mail use are some other reasons for non-use. Most of the non-users had the intention to use e-mail in the future, especially those in urban and semi-urban areas.  It is recommended that efforts be geared towards creating more awareness about the importance of e-mail among the older population as well as developing training interventions on the use of e-mail, especially among the semi-urban and rural dwellers.
A Community Informatics Research Network Vision Statement
Authors: Markazi Daniela , Hossain Khalid , Stillman Larry , Wolske Martin , Anwar Misita , Carbone Kathy , De Moor Aldo , Farinosi Manuela , Rega Isabella , Sarrica Mauro , Berrio Zapata Cristian
Published: October 2024

Community Informatics (CI) became known in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a response to community needs. Within the field, community advocates and scholars utilize evolving technologies to foster community engagement and empowerment. Ideas for CI have been created, disseminated, and promoted in large part because of the Community Informatics Research Network (CIRN). This paper investigates the evolution of CI and the essential role played by CIRN in shaping the field’s trajectory. Collaborator interaction and complex socio-technical linkages are emphasized throughout the text, which highlights the worldwide, interdisciplinary nature of CI. Further, the paper investigates the accomplishments and shortcomings of the CIRN community and ultimately underscores the need for a comprehensive vision statement as we enter our next 20 years. The development process of this vision statement, along with CIRN values, mission, strategies, key literature, conference themes, and a CI declaration, are outlined.
Through examining the historical roots of CI and CIRN, the paper provides insights into the ongoing dedication and development of global, inclusive, ethical, and culturally sensitive practices. The proposed vision and mission reflect the aspirations of the CI community, providing a roadmap for navigating the complexities of society, technology, and global collaboration. The strategic efforts are intended to improve research, practice, teaching, accessibility, and inclusion in the field of CI. This comprehensive vision aims to empower communities globally via the wise use of information and communications technology.
SATELLITE DATA IN THE STUDY OF THE ARCTIC LANDSCAPES THAWING UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION
Authors: ALEKSEEVA M.N. , YASHCHENKO I.G.
Published: October 2024

The issues of climate warming and permafrost thawing are considered. A procedure for assessing the Arctic landscapes thawing based on the calculation of the normalized differential snow index (NDSI) is proposed. The factual material over the data of the global permafrost monitoring network is presented. Monitoring studies have shown that according to the results of NDSI calculation, abnormally early snowmelt was detected in 5 cases out of 23 years of observation at the Urengoy meteorological station and in 4 cases out of 23 years at the Tarko-Sale meteorological station. The absence of snow was observed during the indicated period in 13 cases at the technogenic sites of the Urengoy field, and in 8 cases at the Tarko-Sale field. With early snowmelt, the snow index NDSI decreases, and the depth of the seasonally thawed layer increases at the sites of the Urengoy field. The NDSI index can be used directly in assessing the duration of snow cover and early snowmelt, and indirectly in studying the depth of seasonally thawed layer. The results obtained are important for predictive estimates of the rate and extent of thawing and permafrost deformation, and for the prevention of emergency situations in the oil and gas complex.
ACID OIL-DISPLACING COMPOSITION OF PROLONGED ACTION BASED ON DEEP EUTECTIC SOLVENTS
Authors: ALTUNINA L.K. , STASYEVA L.A. , KUVSHINOV V.A. , SHOLIDODOV M.R. , KOZLOV V.V. , KUVSHINOV I.V.
Published: October 2024

To enhance oil recovery and intensify the development of fields with hard-to-recover reserves, including the deposits of high-viscosity oils, acid oil-displacing compositions with prolonged action have been developed on the principles of green chemistry using the method of deep eutectic solvents (DES). These compositions are based on surfactants and an adduct of inorganic acid, polyol and carbamide. As a result of experimental studies of acid-base equilibria in three-component systems with donor-acceptor interactions “boric acid - carbamide - polyol (glycerol, pentaerythritol)”, which are DES, the optimal compositions and concentration ranges of the components in acid compositions were determined. The results of laboratory studies and pilot tests of enhanced oil recovery technology with the use of acid compositions are presented. The compositions are compatible with mineralized formation waters, have a low freezing point ((-20)-(-50) °С) or a solid commodity form, low interfacial tension at the boundary with oil, are applicable in a wide temperature range (from 10 to 200 °C), provide effective oil displacement and prolonged impact on the formation. The acid GBA composition showed high efficiency under field conditions during pilot work in the experimental areas of the Permian-Carboniferous deposit of high-viscosity oil of the Usinsk oil field, developed under natural conditions and under thermal steam exposure, and was recommended for industrial use. The technology is environmentally friendly and technologically efficient. The industrial use of technologies for enhanced oil recovery and intensification of oil production is promising, which will make it possible to extend the profitable operation of fields at a late stage of development, to involve the fields with hard-to-recover oil reserves into development, in particular the deposits of high-viscosity oils, in a wide range of climatic conditions, including the northern regions and the Arctic.
DYNAMICS OF THE COMPOSITION OF ORGANIC EFFLUENTS FROM URBANIZED TERRITORIES OF KUZBASS INTO THE TOM RIVER
Authors: KADYCHAGOV P.B. , RUSSKIKH I.V. , STRELNIKOVA E.B.
Published: October 2024

The composition and distribution of organic compounds in the bottom sediments of the Tom River near the city of Yurga (the Kemerovo Region - Kuzbass) in 1995, 2005 and 2018 are determined by gas chromatography - mass spectrometry. The compounds included hydrocarbons (n-alkanes, isoalkanes, naphthenes, alkylbenzenes, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), oxygen-containing compounds (carboxylic acids and their ethyl and propyl esters). The data on the group composition of the most dangerous pollutants, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, are presented. The pattern of changes in the technogenic load on the river system made by the Kuzbass enterprises over different years has been established. The highest contribution to the pollution of the Tom basin was determined to be in 2005. This contribution is directly due to the industrial activities at the enterprises of Kuzbass.
REMOVAL OF SULPHUR-CONTAINING COMPOUNDS FROM THE DIESEL FRACTION BY EXTRACTION SYSTEMS BASED ON COORDINATING POLAR SOLVENTS AND METAL SALTS
Authors: KOBOTAEVA N.S. , SKOROKHODOVA T.S. , ANDRIENKO O.S.
Published: October 2024

The process of removing sulphur-containing compounds from the diesel fraction has been carried out and investigated. The systems based on coordinating polar solvents (DMF and DMSO) and metal salts (CuCl2, CoCl2, MnCl2, Mn(TFA)2, Cu(TFA)2) were used as extractants. It has been established that the presence of metal salts in extraction systems increases the degree of removal of sulphur-containing compounds from the diesel fraction from 11 to 49 % and reduces the content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by 33 %. It is assumed that the addition of metal salts to the solvent enhances its acceptor properties, which is manifested in the enhancement of its extractability.
EFFECT OF THE MULTIFUNCTIONAL OIL-DISPLACING COMPOSITION MIСA AND ITS COMPONENTS ON THE RESERVOIR MICROFLORA OF THE USINSKOYE OILFIELD
Authors: OVSYANNIKOVA V.S. , SHCHERBAKOVA A.G.
Published: October 2024

A new multifunctional oil-displacing MIСA composition has been developed by the researchers of the IPC SB RAS for the purpose of oil recovery enhancement. The MIСA composition possesses oil-cleaning properties and can align the displacement front by increasing the reservoir sweep. Laboratory tests of MICA and its components (glycerol, carbamide, and boric acid) were carried out against the reservoir microflora of three groups: hydrocarbon-oxidising and denitrifying bacteria (HOB and DNB, respectively) as possible agents for enhanced oil recovery, and sulphate-reducing bacteria (SRB), as a corrosion-dangerous group. It is shown that HOB exhibited positive reactions to all versions of components introduction, as well as to the solutions of the composition diluted by a factor of 20-50. The presence of boric acid, in particular in the binary systems with carbamide and glycerol, suppressed the growth of DNB in spite of the stimulating action of glycerol and carbamide. The multifunctional MICA composition had a positive effect on the DNB count at 20-50 fold dilution. In the course of pilot work in 2020-2021 at the Usinskoye oilfield, a positive effect of the MICA composition on the growth of HOB and DNB groups and the inhibition of the SRB count was revealed. The effect decreased after 8-10 months due to manifold dilution of the composition and its displacement. This action of MICA and its components may be evaluated by two positive effects: an increase in the counts of HOB and DNB, as potential agents of oil displacement, and inhibition of the activity of SRB, as an agent of sulphide corrosion of equipment.
PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF VISCOUS PARAFFIN OILS
Authors: YASHCHENKO I.G.
Published: October 2024

The physicochemical properties of hard-to-recover viscous oil with high paraffin content were evaluated relying on the analysis of information from oil characteristics database, compiled at the Institute of Petroleum Chemistry SB RAS. It is established that Russia is distinguished by the largest reserves of viscous paraffin oil (VPO) on the territory of Eurasia, where almost three quarters of the reserves are concentrated in the Volga-Ural oil and gas basin. The characteristics of properties of these oils under various conditions of their occurrence have been analysed. It is shown that VPO is more confined to terrigenous rocks, in which the reserves are 4.6 times greater than those in carbonate formations. The physicochemical properties of VPO in productive formations differing from each other in permeability and porosity are considered. It is established that in the case of high permeability of formations, the density of VPO increases (oil becomes heavier), coking ability, sulphur and resin content grow, the content of paraffins and the gas factor decrease. Viscous paraffin oils in reservoirs with different permeabilities have a positive pour point and are characterised by low gas content. In medium- and highly porous formations, VPOs are heavy, sulphurous, medium-resinous and medium-asphaltene, with low gas content. It is shown that in highly permeable and highly porous reservoirs, the content of paraffins in VPO is minimal and quite contrary the content of paraffins in oil is the greatest in low-permeable and low-porous reservoirs. The properties of high-hardening VPOs are revealed, which significantly differ from the properties of oils with negative pour point. High-setting VPOs differ from low-setting oils by medium density (low-setting oils are heavy), but very high viscosity; higher content of paraffins and oxygen, but lower content of resins, asphaltenes, sulphur (almost 2 times) and nitrogen; the gas factor is higher by 81 %.
WAYS TO UTILISE SILICA SOLS - WASTES FROM PROCESSING EUDIALYTE CONCENTRATE
Authors: LOKSHIN E.P. , TAREEVA O.A. , DROGOBUZHSKAYA S.V.
Published: October 2024

The results of studies on the development of technologies for the utilisation of silica sols formed during eudialyte concentrate processing by means of sorption conversion are presented. As promising areas, the following directions have been proposed and studied: additional extraction of valuable metals from silica sols by sorption with sulphocationite; silica sol separation into silica-enriched silica gel and silica-depleted acid solution by successive freezing and thawing of the initial silica sol; the use of silica contained in silica sols to obtain wollastonite. The percentage of rare metals that can be absorbed by sulphocationite from silica sols obtained at a temperature of 80 °C - the optimum temperature for the decomposition of eudialyte concentrate by sorption conversion - is found to be (%) 58.6-70.3 Ti, 46-50 Zr, 24.7-29.9 Hf, 23.5-34.7 Nb, while sodium remains in silica sol. The low degree of filling of the sorption exchange capacity of the sulphonic cation exchanger allows it to be additionally saturated in the process of sorption conversion. It is shown that the concentration of SiO2 reached 33.0 g/L in silica gels obtained by successive freezing and thawing of silica sols. The specific effective radioactivity of silica gels is low, which allows them to be used in the production of civil building materials. Acid solutions depleted in silica, the volume of which was 72.5-81.2 % of the volume of the initial silica sols, contain up to (%) 78.3 Ti, 56 Zr, 45.1 Hf, 76.4 Nb, 92.2 Na, 100 Th, 100 U, and only 1.1-3.6 SiO2. Such solutions after additional strengthening are suitable for reuse for the decomposition of eudialyte concentrate. The possibility of obtaining wollastonite from silica sol based on nitric acid solution without the use of autoclave equipment has been experimentally proven. The ways of regeneration of the mother liquor obtained after precipitation of the wollastonite precursor are discussed.