bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Relationship between Pre-Anesthetic Analgesia and Nociception (ANI) and Propofol Injection Pain among Patients Receiving Remifentanil: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study
Authors: Lee Cheolhyeong , Lee Cheol , Lim Junsung , Park Jeongki , Jung Jaehak , Lee Hayoung , Lee Myeongjong
Published: February 2024

Background and Objectives: The analgesia/nociception index (ANI) potentially monitors nociceptive status during anesthesia, but its link to preoperative pain sensitivity is unclear. We investigated the relationship between pre-anesthetic ANI scores and propofol injection pain (PIP) in patients receiving remifentanil. Materials and Methods: This study included 124 male patients aged 19–60 undergoing general anesthesia (ASA class I or II). Patients were randomized to group R (n = 62, remifentanil 4 ng/mL) or group C (n = 62, saline). The primary outcome was the association between PIP and ANI. Secondary outcomes included the incidence and severity of PIP or rocuronium-induced withdrawal movement (RIWM) and their association with ANI. Results: PIP and RIWM incidence and severity were lower in group R than in group C. A weak negative correlation between PIP and ANI at pre-induction (rpb = −0.21, p = 0.02, rpb = −0.37, p < 0.01) and a moderate negative correlation during propofol injection (rpb = −0.48, p = 0.02) were observed. A significant negative correlation was found between RIWM and ANI during rocuronium injection (τb = −0.61, p < 0.01). AUC, cut-off value, specificity, and sensitivity in ANI at pre-induction for predicting PIP were 0.67 (p = 0.02), 59, 76%, and 55%, respectively. AUC, cut-off value, specificity, and sensitivity in ANI during propofol injection for PIP were 0.77 (p < 0.01), 65, 81%, and 67%, respectively. Conclusions: ANI scores demonstrated significant differences between groups, suggesting potential predictive value for PIP despite the low pre-induction AUC value. This study highlights the potential of using ANI scores to predict and manage PIP in patients receiving remifentanil.
A High-Strength Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Supported by an Ordered Porous Cathode Membrane
Authors: Chen Ting , Zhang Huilin , Zheng Guozhu , Xue Qiang , Huang Zuzhi , Zhou Yucun , Wang Shaorong
Published: February 2024

The phase inversion tape casting has been widely used to fabricate open straight porous supports for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), which can offer better gas transmission and minimize the concentration polarization. However, the overall weak strength of the macro-porous structure still limits the applications of these SOFCs. In this work, a novel SOFC supported by an ordered porous cathode membrane with a four-layer configuration containing a finger-like porous 3 mol% yttria- stabilized zirconia (3YSZ)-La0.8Sr0.2Co0.6Fe0.4O3−δ (LSCF) catalyst, porous 8 mol% yttria-stabilized zirconia (8YSZ)-LSCF catalyst, and dense 8YSZ porous 8YSZ-NiO catalyst is successfully prepared by the phase inversion tape casting, dip-coating, co-sintering, and impregnation process. The flexural strength of the open straight porous 3YSZ membrane is as high as 131.95 MPa, which meets the requirement for SOFCs. The cathode-supported single cell shows a peak power density of 540 mW cm−2 at 850 °C using H2 as the fuel. The degradation mechanism of the SOFC is investigated by the combination of microstructure characterization and distribution of relaxation times (DRT) analysis.
Calcium Orthophosphate–Clay Composites—Preparation, Characterisation, and Applications: A Review
Authors: Šupová Monika
Published: February 2024

Calcium orthophosphates and clays and their composites are one of the most important groups in the field of new, modern, and technologically advanced materials that are accessible, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly. This review provides a summary of recent research on calcium orthophosphate–clay composites, their preparation, characterisation, and use in various applications. An introduction to the subject is followed by a detailed description of the chemical and physical properties of calcium orthophosphates, clays, and clay minerals. This is followed by a general summary of preparation methods for calcium orthophosphate–clay composites. Particular attention is paid to the description of individual applications, i.e., environmental applications, biomaterials science (tissue engineering, pharmacology), and other emerging applications. Finally, future perspectives are summarised and discussed.
Aptian Li-F Granites of the Northern Verkhoyansk–Kolyma Orogenic Belt, Eastern Russia: Composition, Genesis, and Ore Potential
Authors: Trunilina Vera A. , Prokopiev Andrei V.
Published: February 2024

This paper reports the results from an investigation on the geochemistry and petrogenesis of the Aptian Li-F granites from the Omchikandya, Burgali, and Arga Ynnakh Khaya ore fields in the northern Verkhoyansk–Kolyma orogenic belt in eastern Russia. Li-F microcline–albite granites intrude the Late Jurassic to Early Cretaceous syn-collisional granitoids. According to their geochemical composition, they are close to A-type granites and can be subdivided into low-P and high-P varieties, differing in their geochemistry and genesis. The low-P microcline–albite granites (Omchikandya massif) intrude syn-collisional biotite granites. It is assumed that the formation of their parent melt occurred at deep levels in the same magma chamber that produced biotite granites. The high-P granites (Verkhne–Burgali ethmolith and Kester harpolith) are supposed to have been derived from melts originated from a high-grade metamorphosed lower crustal protolith under the influence of deep-seated fluid flows related to diapirs of alkaline-ultrabasic or alkaline-basic composition. It is supposed that their formation was related to post-collisional extension during the early stages of the evolution of the Aptian–Late Cretaceous Indigirka belt of crust extension. All studied Li-F granites are enriched with rare metals and have associated Li deposits with accompanying Sn, W, Ta, and Nb mineralization. In the low-P Li-F Omchikandya massif, mineralization tends to occur within greisenized granites and greisens in their apical parts. In the high-P granite massifs, mineralization is found throughout their volume, and, therefore, the Verkhne–Burgali ethmolith and Kester harpolith can be considered as large ore bodies. There is a direct dependence of the content and reserves of Li2O on the content of P2O5. Minimum Li2O reserves are established in low-P Li-F microcline–albite granites of the Polyarnoe deposit of the Omchikandya ore field, whereas in the high-P granites of the Verkhne–Burgali and Kester deposits, the Li2O reserves are significantly higher.
Pilot Study: Safety and Performance Validation of an Ingestible Medical Device for Collecting Small Intestinal Liquid in Healthy Volunteers
Authors: Tronel Alexandre , Silvent Anne-Sophie , Buelow Elena , Giai Joris , Leroy Corentin , Proust Marion , Martin Donald , Le Gouellec Audrey , Soranzo Thomas , Mathieu Nicolas
Published: February 2024

The connection between imbalances in the human gut microbiota, known as dysbiosis, and various diseases has been well established. Current techniques for sampling the small intestine are both invasive for patients and costly for healthcare facilities. Most studies on human gut microbiome are conducted using faecal samples, which do not accurately represent the microbiome in the upper intestinal tract. A pilot clinical investigation, registered as NCT05477069 and sponsored by the Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, is currently underway to evaluate a novel ingestible medical device (MD) designed for collecting small intestinal liquids by Pelican Health. This study is interventional and monocentric, involving 15 healthy volunteers. The primary objective of the study is to establish the safety and the performance of the MD when used on healthy volunteers. Secondary objectives include assessing the device’s performance and demonstrating the difference between the retrieved sample from the MD and the corresponding faecal sample. Multi-omics analysis will be performed, including metagenomics, metabolomics, and culturomics. We anticipate that the MD will prove to be safe without any reported adverse effects, and we collected samples suitable for the proposed omics analyses in order to demonstrate the functionality of the MD and the clinical potential of the intestinal content.
Effect of Synthesis Conditions on CuO-NiO Nanocomposites Synthesized via Saponin-Green/Microwave Assisted-Hydrothermal Method
Authors: Al-Yunus Amnah , Al-Arjan Wafa , Traboulsi Hassan , Schuarca Robson , Chando Paul , Hosein Ian D. , Hessien Manal
Published: February 2024

This work presents the synthesis of CuO-NiO nanocomposites under different synthesis conditions. Nanocomposites were synthesized by merging a green synthesis process with a microwave-assisted hydrothermal method. The synthesis conditions were as follows: concentration of the metal precursors (0.05, 0.1, and 0.2 M), pH (9, 10, and 11), synthesis temperature (150 °C, 200 °C, and 250 °C), microwave treatment time (15, 30, and 45 min), and extract concentration (20 and 40 mL of 1 g saponin/10 mL water, and 30 mL of 2 g saponin/10 mL water). The phases and crystallite sizes of the calcined nanocomposites were characterized using XRD and band gap via UV-Vis spectroscopy, and their morphologies were investigated using SEM and TEM. The XRD results confirmed the formation of a face-centered cubic phase for nickel oxide, while copper oxide has a monoclinic phase. The calculated crystallite size was in the range of 29–39 nm. The direct band gaps of the samples prepared in this work were in the range of 2.39–3.17 eV.
Effect of Surface Wettability on Nanoparticle Deposition during Pool Boiling on Laser-Textured Copper Surfaces
Authors: Berce Jure , Hadžić Armin , Može Matic , Arhar Klara , Gjerkeš Henrik , Zupančič Matevž , Golobič Iztok
Published: February 2024

Prior studies have evidenced the potential for enhancing boiling heat transfer through modifications of surface or fluid properties. The deployment of nanofluids in pool boiling systems is challenging due to the deposition of nanoparticles on structured surfaces, which may result in performance deterioration. This study addresses the use of TiO2–water nanofluids (mass concentrations of 0.001 wt.% and 0.1 wt.%) in pool boiling heat transfer and concurrent mitigation of nanoparticle deposition on superhydrophobic laser-textured copper surfaces. Samples, modified through nanosecond laser texturing, were subjected to boiling in an as-prepared superhydrophilic (SHPI) state and in a superhydrophobic state (SHPO) following hydrophobization with a self-assembled monolayer of fluorinated silane. The boiling performance assessment involved five consecutive boiling curve runs under saturated conditions at atmospheric pressure. Results on superhydrophilic surfaces reveal that the use of nanofluids always led to a deterioration of the heat transfer coefficient (up to 90%) compared to pure water due to high nanoparticle deposition. The latter was largely mitigated on superhydrophobic surfaces, yet their performance was still inferior to that of the same surface in water. On the other hand, CHF values of 1209 kW m−2 and 1462 kW m−2 were recorded at 0.1 wt.% concentration on both superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic surfaces, respectively, representing a slight enhancement of 16% and 27% compared to the results obtained on their counterparts investigated in water.
Gap-Free Tuning of Second and Third Harmonic Generation in Mechanochemically Synthesized Nanocrystalline LiNb1−xTaxO3 (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) Studied with Nonlinear Diffuse Femtosecond-Pulse Reflectometry
Authors: Klenen Jan , Sauerwein Felix , Vittadello Laura , Kömpe Karsten , Hreb Vasyl , Sydorchuk Volodymyr , Yakhnevych Uliana , Sugak Dmytro , Vasylechko Leonid , Imlau Mirco
Published: February 2024

The tuning of second (SHG) and third (THG) harmonic emission is studied in the model system LiNb 1−xTa xO 3 (0≤x≤1, LNT) between the established edge compositions lithium niobate (LiNbO 3, x=0, LN) and lithium tantalate (LiTaO 3, x=1, LT). Thus, the existence of optical nonlinearities of the second and third order is demonstrated in the ferroelectric solid solution system, and the question about the suitability of LNT in the field of nonlinear and quantum optics, in particular as a promising nonlinear optical material for frequency conversion with tunable composition, is addressed. For this purpose, harmonic generation is studied in nanosized crystallites of mechanochemically synthesized LNT using nonlinear diffuse reflectometry with wavelength-tunable fundamental femtosecond laser pulses from 1200 nm to 2000 nm. As a result, a gap-free harmonic emission is validated that accords with the theoretically expected energy relations, dependencies on intensity and wavelength, as well as spectral bandwidths for harmonic generation. The SHG/THG harmonic ratio ≫1 is characteristic of the ferroelectric bulk nature of the LNT nanocrystallites. We can conclude that LNT is particularly attractive for applications in nonlinear optics that benefit from the possibility of the composition-dependent control of mechanical, electrical, and/or optical properties.
Verification of a Rapid Analytical Method for the Qualitative Detection of Listeria spp. and Listeria monocytogenes by a Real-Time PCR Assay according to EN UNI ISO 16140-3:2021
Authors: Bolzon Veronica , Bulfoni Michela , Pesando Massimo , Nencioni Alessandro , Nencioni Emanuele
Published: February 2024

Microbial contamination and foodborne infections are a significant global public health concern. For this reason, the detection, monitoring, and characterization of pathogens represent a significant challenge in quality control settings. Standard approaches, such as culture methods and biochemical tests, are known to be very time-consuming and intensive. Conversely, molecular technologies based on the genomic identification of bacteria are quick and low-cost. Listeria monocytogenes is an opportunistic pathogen and a major concern especially in food industries. It is important to understand and implement multiple quality control measures to control Listeria infection risk and prevent the contamination of products. Standardized detection and confirmation tests such as the API Listeria test, MALDI-TOF MS, and PCR analysis are available. The aim of our work is to provide a specific molecular method, designed according to the EN UNI ISO 16140-3:2021, for the specific detection, monitoring, and characterization of Listeria spp. and Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The verification of this new rapid approach by real-time PCR (qPCR) overcomes the limitations of culture-based techniques, meeting all the verification criteria required by ISO guidelines, including implementation and item confirmation. This system offers a powerful approach to the real-time assessment of food safety, useful for industry self-monitoring and regulatory inspection.
Echovirus 30 in Bulgaria during the European Upsurge of the Virus, 2017–2018
Authors: Georgieva Irina , Stoyanova Asya , Stoitsova Savina , Nikolaeva-Glomb Lubomira
Published: February 2024

In 2018, an increase in echovirus 30 (E30) detections was reported in some European countries. To assess the circulation and phylogenetic relationships of E30 in Bulgaria, E30 samples identified at the National Reference Laboratory for Enteroviruses, National Centre of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, Bulgaria (NRL for Enteroviruses) in 2017 and 2018 were subjected to sequencing and phylogenetic analysis. The present study revealed that sample positivity did not significantly increase in Bulgaria during the European upsurge. E30 was identified in six patients, two of whom were epidemiologically linked. The maximum-likelihood phylogenetic tree showed that sequences from five patients belonged to the G1 lineage (clades G1a and G1b). The sequence from one patient belonged to the G2 lineage and was grouped closer to sequences from the last E30 outbreak in Bulgaria in 2012. No recombination events were detected. The European E30 upsurge in 2018 was caused by two clades, and one of them was G1. The fact that the majority of the Bulgarian samples belonged to G1 indicated that the virus was present in the country but did not cause a local upsurge. Phylogenetic and epidemiological data indicated sporadic E30 cases and a possible shift towards G1 lineage in 2017 and 2018.
Reason, Emotion, and the Crisis of Democracy in British Philosophy of the 1930s
Authors: Sterenberg Matthew
Published: February 2024

This article examines how British philosophers of the 1930s grappled with the relationship between reason, emotion, and democratic citizenship in the context of a perceived “crisis of democracy” in Europe. Focusing especially on Bertrand Russell, Susan Stebbing, and John Macmurray, it argues that philosophers working from diverse philosophical perspectives shared a sense that the crisis of democracy was simultaneously a crisis of reason and one of emotion. They tended to frame this crisis in terms of three interrelated concerns: first, as a problem of balancing or integrating reason and emotion; second, as a problem of the relationship between emotions and democratic citizenship; and third, as a problem of how to properly train or educate the emotions. Significantly, British philosophers addressed these issues most directly in writings for a non-professional audience, as they sought to translate their professional expertise into popular works that might rejuvenate democratic citizenship. This historical episode is a reminder of how philosophers were deeply engaged in the cultural politics of the interwar period and is a telling example of how personalist concerns were central to philosophy even as the “analytic revolution” was gathering steam.
Effects of Straw Returning and New Fertilizer Substitution on Rice Growth, Yield, and Soil Properties in the Chaohu Lake Region of China
Authors: Luo Mei , Liu Ying , Li Jing , Gao Tingfeng , Wu Sheng , Wu Lei , Lai Xijun , Xu Hongjun , Hu Hongxiang , Ma Youhua
Published: February 2024

Recently, replacing chemical fertilizers with straw returning and new fertilizers has received considerable attention in the agricultural sector, as it is believed to increase rice yield and improve soil properties. However, less is known about rice growth and soil properties in paddy fields with the addition of different fertilizers. Thus, in this paper, we investigated the effects of different fertilizer treatments, including no fertilization (CK), optimized fertilization based on the medium yield recommended fertilizer amount (OF), 4.50 Mg ha−1 straw returning with chemical fertilizers (SF), 0.59 Mg ha−1 slow-release fertilizer with chemical fertilizers (SRF), and 0.60 Mg ha−1 water-soluble fertilizer with chemical fertilizers (WSF), on rice growth, yield, and soil properties through a field experiment. The results show that compared with the OF treatment, the new SF, SRF, and WSF treatments increased plant height, main root length, tiller number, leaf area index, chlorophyll content, and aboveground dry weight. The SF, SRF, and WSF treatments improved rice grain yield by 30.65–32.51% and 0.24–1.66% compared to the CK and OF treatments, respectively. The SRF treatment increased nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) uptake by 18.78% and 28.68%, the harvest indexes of N and P by 1.75% and 0.59%, and the partial productivity of N and P by 2.64% and 2.63%, respectively, compared with the OF treatment. However, fertilization did not significantly affect the average yield, harvest indexes of N and P, and partial productivity of N and P. The contents of TN, AN, SOM, TP, AP, and AK across all the treatments decreased significantly with increasing soil depth, while soil pH increased with soil depth. The SF treatment could more effectively increase soil pH and NH4+-N content compared to the SRF and WSF treatments, while the SRF treatment could greatly enhance other soil nutrients and enzyme activities compared to the SF and WSF treatments. A correlation analysis showed that rice yield was significantly positively associated with tiller number, leaf area index, chlorophyll, soil NO3−-N, NH4+-N, SOM, TP, AK, and soil enzyme activity. The experimental results indicate that SRF was the best fertilization method to improve rice growth and yield and enhance soil properties, followed by the SF, WSF, and OF treatments. Hence, the results provide useful information for better fertilization management in the Chaohu Lake region of China.
Integrative Taxonomy Reveals Hidden Diversity in the Aloina catillum Complex (Pottiaceae, Bryophyta)
Authors: Cano María J. , Jiménez Juan A. , Martínez Mónica , Hedenäs Lars , Gallego M. Teresa , Rodríguez Omar , Guerra Juan
Published: February 2024

Aloina catillum is a variable moss typical of xerophytic environments in the Neotropics, characterized against other closely allied Aloina species with well-differentiated leaf border by its setae twisted to the left throughout. In order to clarify its variability and its relationships with the allied species with differentiated leaf border A. brevirostris, A. obliquifolia, and A. rigida, we performed an integrative study including sequence data from four markers (nuclear ITS, plastid atpB-rbcL, trnG, trnL-F), morphometry, and species assembling by automatic partitioning (ASAP) algorithm. Our data suggest that A. catillum consists of at least three species: A. calceolifolia (an earlier name for A. catillum), and two species described here as a new, A. bracteata sp. nov. and A. limbata sp. nov. This latter species includes the specimens previously identified as A. obliquifolia from South America. Additionally, some morphological and molecular variability was also detected in A. limbata, but was not consistent enough to be recognized taxonomically. The study supports the presence of A. brevirostris in the Neotropics and A. rigida is tentatively excluded from South America. Full descriptions of the A. catillum s.l. species and a diagnostic key to this complex in South America are provided.
Effect of UV-A Irradiation on Bioactive Compounds Accumulation and Hypoglycemia-Related Enzymes Activities of Broccoli and Radish Sprouts
Authors: Che Gongheng , Chen Mingmei , Li Xiaodan , Xiao Junxia , Liu Liang , Guo Liping
Published: February 2024

In the present study, different intensities of UV-A were applied to compare their effects on growth, bioactive compounds and hypoglycemia-related enzyme activities in broccoli and radish sprouts. The growth of sprouts was decreased after UV-A irradiation. A total of 12 W of UV-A irradiation resulted in the highest content of anthocyanin, chlorophyll, polyphenol and ascorbic acid in broccoli and radish sprouts. The highest soluble sugar content was recorded in sprouts under 8 W of UV-A irradiation, while no significant difference was obtained in soluble protein content among different UV-A intensities. Furthermore, 12 W of UV-A irradiation induced the highest glucosinolate accumulation, especially glucoraphanin and glucoraphenin in broccoli and radish sprouts, respectively; thus, it enhanced sulforaphane and sulforaphene formation. The α-amylase, α-glucosidase and pancrelipase inhibitory rates of two kinds of sprouts were enhanced significantly after UV-A irradiation, indicating UV-A-irradiation-treated broccoli and radish sprouts have new prospects as hypoglycemic functional foods.
Correction: Mahmoud et al. Application of Silicon, Zinc, and Zeolite Nanoparticles—A Tool to Enhance Drought Stress Tolerance in Coriander Plants for Better Growth Performance and Productivity. Plants 2023, 12, 2838
Authors: Mahmoud Abdel Wahab M. , Rashad Hassan M. , Esmail Sanaa E. A. , Alsamadany Hameed , Abdeldaym Emad A.
Published: February 2024

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Foliar Application of Amino Acids and Nutrients as a Tool to Mitigate Water Stress and Stabilize Sugarcane Yield and Bioenergy Generation
Authors: Jacomassi Lucas Moraes , Pacola Marcela , Momesso Letusa , Viveiros Josiane , Júnior Osvaldo Araújo , Siqueira Gabriela Ferraz de , Campos Murilo de , Crusciol Carlos Alexandre Costa
Published: February 2024

Extended periods of water stress negatively affect sugarcane crop production. The foliar application of supplements containing specific nutrients and/or organic molecules such as amino acids can improve sugarcane metabolism, stalk and sugar yields, and the quality of the extracted juice. The present study assessed the effectiveness of the foliar application of an abiotic stress protection complement (ASPC) composed of 18 amino acids and 5 macronutrients. The experiments were carried out in the field with two treatments and twelve replicates. The two treatments were no application of ASPC (control) and foliar application of ASPC. The foliar application of ASPC increased the activity of antioxidant enzymes. The Trolox-equivalent antioxidant capacity (DPPH) was higher in ASPC-treated plants than in control plants, reflecting higher antioxidant enzyme activity and lower malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. The level of H2O2 was 11.27 nM g−1 protein in plants treated with ASPC but 23.71 nM g−1 protein in control plants. Moreover, the application of ASPC increased stalk yield and sucrose accumulation, thus increasing the quality of the raw material. By positively stabilizing the cellular redox balance in sugarcane plants, ASPC application also increased energy generation. Therefore, applying ASPC is an effective strategy for relieving water stress while improving crop productivity.
Prioritizing Work Health, Safety, and Wellbeing in Corporate Strategies: An Indicative Framework
Authors: Halliday Brent , van der Laan Luke , Raineri Aldo
Published: February 2024

As a prominent organizational issue, there was limited evidence in the literature regarding the relationship between organizational strategy, workplace health, safety, and wellbeing, and performance measurements that demonstrate a measurable impact on organizational performances. Based on this gap in the literature, the purpose of the study was to examine business practices, health, safety, and wellbeing practices, and measurement systems to inform the development of a health, safety, and wellbeing strategy and employee engagement framework in order to add strategic value to businesses beyond standard practice. An exploratory mixed methods study, consisting of eight semi structured interviews and ninety-five survey responses from a cross section of private and public sectors leaders and health, safety, and wellbeing and human capital professionals was undertaken. Thematic analyses and exploratory factor analyses revealed a seven-factor health, safety, and wellbeing strategy framework that integrates key concepts, resilience engineering, wellbeing, health and safety management, employee engagement, risk management, and corporate governance. The final strategy framework provides empirical evidence supporting a suitable framework for businesses to improve individual and organizational performance.
Long Downhill Braking and Energy Recovery of Pure Electric Commercial Vehicles
Authors: Cai Weisheng , Liu Chengye
Published: February 2024

The thermal decay of the brake has a great impact on the long downhill braking stability of pure electric commercial vehicles. Based on the road slope and using the fuzzy control method, the motor regenerative braking force and friction braking force distribution strategies were designed to reduce the friction braking force, improve the braking stability and recover the braking energy. By establishing road driving conditions with different slopes, numerical analysis methods are used to verify the proposed control strategy. The results show that the vehicle maintains a constant speed downhill at 30 km/h under the condition of 6% constant slope driving, and the braking energy recovery rate reaches 50.93% under 60% initial battery SOC, 50.89% under 70% initial battery SOC, and 50.81% under 80% initial battery SOC. The speed of the vehicle fluctuates slightly under the driving condition of an 18 km long variable slope distance, but the power torque of the electric mechanism can still be maintained at a constant speed of 30 km/h by adjusting the electric mechanism, and the braking energy recovery rate reaches 49.96%. During the downhill driving at a constant speed, the friction braking force does not participate in braking, and the recuperation rate of braking is determined by the slope and the magnitude of braking deceleration.
Barrier methods of prevention of epidural fibrosis at the lumbar level after microdiscectomy
Authors:   City Clinical Hospital No. 13, Moscow, Russia, Zakharov P. D. , Nikitin A. S. ,   FSBEI HE A. I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry of the Ministry of Health of Russia
Published: February 2024

The problem of cicatrical adhesion formation not only after microdiscectomies, but also after any spine surgery, remains unresolved to this day, being one of the main issues of spinal surgery. Several trigger mechanisms can be identified in the pathogenesis of epidural fibrosis formation: interaction of intervertebral cartilage components with surrounding tissues, disruption of vertebral canal integrity, dystrophy or complete absence of epidural fat, and presence of blood in the postoperative area. The pain syndrome associated with epidural fibrosis is persistent and increases after walking and prolonged being upright. There may be hyperaesthesia or hyperpathia in the innervation area of the affected roots and brisk tendon reflexes. Many authors are now trying to predict epidural fibrosis by analyzing immunological parameters and osteoprotegerin levels in blood serums, assessing anthropometric measures of patients, and examining the blood coagulation system. In modern neurosurgical society there is a clear view that epidural fibrosis should be prevented, but there are many prevention techniques. The following techniques have been identified: ligamentum flavum plasty and different variants of this operation, placement of an autograft from the inner flap of lumbar fascia into the intercostal space, use of autologous fat, use of fibrin glue, fibrous ring plasty, use of biodegradable membrane, application of anti-adhesion resorbable gel, insertion of wound drainage, use of amniotic sac, chitosan compounds in combination with L-glutamic acid, and many others.
Mental disorders of non-psychotic level during the pandemic of coronavirus infection
Authors:   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Sheremetieva I. I. , Trunova Yu. A. ,   RSBHI Altai Regional Clinical Psychiatric Hospital named after Yury Karlovich Erdman, Barnaul, Plotnikov A. V. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, Kuleshova E. O. ,   Altai State Medical University, Barnaul
Published: February 2024

The coronavirus infection (COVID-19) is a pressing problem of the 21st century, since in a short period of time the epidemic of this infection rapidly developed into the pandemic with ensuing medical and socio-economic consequences. The impact of the pandemic on the mental health of the population is explained both by the direct biological impact of the virus on the human body and by associated psychosocial factors. The purpose of our work is to study the clinical picture and dynamics of non-psychotic mental disorders caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials. An analysis of 991 archival medical records of the patients who were treated in the Psychotherapy Department,Altai Regional Clinical Psychiatric Hospital named after Yury Karlovich Erdman, for 2021–2022 was carried out. Of these, 246 patients (24.8 %) had a history of COVID-19 or associated the occurrence of mental disorders with this infection. In addition, a clinical study and follow-up of 45 patients was carried out in the same department. Results.COVID-19 is a significant factor in the development of non-psychotic mental disorders. Initial use of mental health care accounts for 42 %. The mean age of the patients was 47 years. It has been found that women are more susceptible to such disorders than men. After suffering from COVID-19 infection, the level of anxiety doubled, and a significant increase in depressed mood (from 57.1 to 85.7 %), sleep disturbances (from 67.8 to 82.1 %), phobias (from 71.4 up to 78.6 %), as well as asthenic symptoms, was noted. At the end of the treatment, a reduction in mental disorders was noted. Conclusion. The study convincingly showed the high prevalence of non-psychotic mental disorders associated with COVID-19. People of working age with pre-existing neurotic disorders are more vulnerable to the effects of the pandemic than others. In the clinical picture, three main psychopathological syndromes were identified: anxious-depressive, asthenic-depressive, and anxious-phobic. Complex treatment (psychopharmacotherapy, psychotherapy) in the psychotherapy department of a 24‑hour psychiatric hospital showed high effectiveness.
Cultivo de alface em consórcio com azedinha e cenoura em sistema orgânico
Authors: Moreira Marialva Alvarenga , Pedrosa Marinalva Woods , Pereira Flavia Dionísio , Vidigal Sanzio Mollica , Barbosa Elizabete Pereira , Sales Thaís Silva , do Nascimento Ângela Maria Pereira , De Oliveira Bruna Maria Santos
Published: February 2024

O presente trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar os efeitos do plantio da alface em dois ciclos de cultivo, utilizando as cultivares de alface 'Regina' (folha lisa) e 'Vanda' (folha crespa) em monocultivo e consorciada com a azedinha e cenoura, em sistema orgânico. Os tratamentos compostos pelos monocultivo de alface (T1); consórcio de alface com azedinha (T2); consórcio de alface com cenoura (T3); consórcio de alface, azedinha e cenoura (T4); monocultivo de azedinha (T5) e monocultivo de cenoura (T6) foram conduzidos a campo na Empresa de Pesquisa Agropecuária de Minas Gerais (EPAMIG), em Prudente de Morais no delineamento de blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições, no período de julho a dezembro. A colheita da alface, nos dois ciclos de cultivo ocorreu aos 55 dias após o transplantio das mudas (DAT). Determinou-se a altura da planta, diâmetro da cabeça, número de folhas, diâmetro e comprimento do caule, massas das matérias fresca e seca de folhas, caule e raízes. E para avaliar a viabilidade econômica do consórcio utilizou-se o Índice de equivalência de área (IEA), sendo obtido a partir dos dados de produtividade de cada uma das culturas. A cultura da alface em cultivo consorciado com azedinha e cenoura, apresenta pouca variação nas suas características agronômicas em relação ao sistema de monocultivo. A alface crespa (‘Vanda’) plantada após o primeiro ciclo da alface lisa (‘Regina’) sofre interferência da cenoura e assim tem uma redução de seu crescimento e produtividade. A produtividade da alface, nos dois ciclos de cultivo é de 233,78 g/planta para o sistema de monocultivo, 122,71 g/planta em consórcio com a Azedinha e de 249,10 g/planta no consórcio alface e cenoura. O IEA nos sistemas de consórcio de alface (lisa e crespa) com azedinha é 2,32, e o de alface (lisa e crespa) com cenoura de 1,77, sendo considerados viáveis de acordo com IEA.
Projeto pré-cálculo: reforço matemático para os cursos de engenharia em trilhas de aprendizagem do ensino hibrido
Authors: De Moraes Ubirajara Carnevale , Azevedo Vera Lucia Antonio
Published: February 2024

O projeto Pré-Cálculo teve como objetivo pesquisar metodologias inovadoras que são utilizadas em um Ambiente Virtual de Ensino e Aprendizagem gratuito. Como objetivos específicos investigou-se como as metodologias ativas como a Flipped Classroom (Sala de Aula Invertida) cria condições favoráveis ao processo de ensino e aprendizagem de conteúdos de Matemática no Ensino Superior, e, em especial, os conceitos de Pré-Cálculo necessários ao desenvolvimento do componente curricular de Cálculo Diferencial e Integral I nos cursos de Engenharia e Exatas. Com trilhas de aprendizagem no Ambiente Virtual contendo roteiros, exercícios, vídeos, atividades e gabaritos, a sala de aula invertida exigiu dos alunos uma postura ativa e protagonista no processo de estudo. Como parceiro do professor, o aluno assumiu uma responsabilidade em seu aprendizado, respeitado seu tempo, conhecimento e habilidades pessoais, garantindo a personalização do ensino, onde o Ambiente Virtual permitia que ele avançasse de acordo com seu aproveitamento. Os encontros presenciais com o professor não eram mais aulas expositivas, mas sim espaços de reflexão para discutir os conteúdos vistos e explorados no Ambiente Virtual e que agora poderiam ser trabalhados de forma diferente e focada nas dificuldades encontradas e no aprofundamento de conceitos e futuros conteúdos. Os resultados positivos obtidos mostraram que os alunos participantes do projeto apresentaram melhoras em seu desempenho na disciplina em questão. As Trilhas de Aprendizagem, resultado de uma arquitetura cognitiva do professor, poderão ser construídas também com os demais componentes curriculares da Graduação.
Intervenção pedagógica na Rede Municipal de Ensino de Rio Manso: uma análise da discrepância entre o prescrito e o efetivado
Authors: Dutra Gislene Silva , Silva Ciro Miguel Labrada
Published: February 2024

Este estudo analisa a implementação de uma intervenção pedagógica na Rede Municipal de Ensino de Rio Manso, Minas Gerais, focalizando a distância substancial entre as práticas preconizadas nas políticas educacionais e as efetivamente aplicadas nas escolas. A identificação dessa lacuna suscita questionamentos fundamentais sobre a eficácia do processo educativo e a necessidade de estratégias mais alinhadas à realidade das instituições. Utilizando uma abordagem de estudo de caso, que incorpora entrevistas e análise documental, o estudo visa compreender a dinâmica da intervenção pedagógica na rede. Os resultados evidenciam disparidades significativas entre as estratégias delineadas nos documentos oficiais e as práticas do cotidiano escolar. Recomenda-se a revisão das estratégias, uma abordagem adaptativa e a incorporação de práticas eficazes para aprimorar a intervenção pedagógica. A conclusão reitera a importância de alinhar teoria e prática nesse contexto e destaca a relevância dessas conclusões para a Rede Municipal de Ensino de Rio Manso, apontando a urgência de ajustes para fomentar uma aprendizagem mais eficiente.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN BERFIKIR KRITIS DALAM PERSIAPAN MENGIKUTI PENDIDIKAN LEBIH LANJUT DAN MENGHADAPI DUNIA KERJA STUDI KASUS : SMK ISLAM ASSA’ADATUL ADABIYAH
Authors: Winarti Euis , Badriyah Badriyah , Lutviani Metya , Kuswandi Kuswandi , Fajriah Nurul , Irza Lydia Nur
Published: February 2024

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and programs designed to improve critical thinking skills in individuals in preparation for further education and facing the challenges of the world of work. This research was conducted involving a group of participants consisting of vocational school students who were in class The research methods used include literature analysis, surveys, observations and implementation of special training programs focused on developing critical thinking. Surveys were conducted before and after the training to measure changes in participants' critical thinking abilities. Survey results and qualitative data from training sessions were analyzed to evaluate the program's impact. The conclusion of this research and community service activity is that OTKP Vocational School students can improve their ability to think critically so they can make decisions in the future whether they choose to continue their education at college or choose to look for work. LP3I Jakarta Polytechnic as one of the tertiary institutions has an active role in providing understanding to the community so that people know more about vocational education. One way is to provide seminars like this to build public awareness and understanding of the importance of the world of education, especially vocational education in tertiary institutions

Keyword : Critical Thinking Skill, Further Education, Preparation For The World Of Work
Digitalization of public administration and its pecularities and prospects in Ukraine
Authors: Yevtushenko Oleksandr
Published: February 2024

The article analyzes the digitalization of public administration and its peculiarities as an instrument of socio-economic changes in Ukraine in the context of European integration, because digital technologies allow us to change the way territorial communities and regions function, increase the level of labor productivity and well-being of the population, and overcome challenges in the field of public administration.

It is discovered that digitalization creates a positive effect not only in public administration, but also in the field of economy, education, and culture, providing the saving in human, financial, and material resources, and promoting the solution of socially significant problems.

It is noted that digitalization, as a process of society's transition to digital technologies in all spheres of public life, forms a more inclusive society and better governance mechanisms and is a tool for achieving Ukraine's strategic goal of increasing GDP by 8 times, up to1 trillion USD in 2030.

It is determined that effective communication between society and public administration is possible only in the context of e-democracy, which involves the use of information technology by citizens, government, political parties at the local and regional levels, and improvement of procedures for providing and receiving public services. An example of e-democracy is the online platform «VzaiemoDiia»(Interaction), which expands the opportunities for citizens to participate in public administration processes, including vulnerable categories of the population, who currently have less opportunity to influence public decisions. Moreover, users will be able to receive high-quality feedback, since the Ministry of Digital Transformation not only collects all communication channels in a single «window» but also analyzes the imperfections to make each communication channel even more effective.

It is substantiated that the digitalization of public administration allows us to increase the amount of open data and strengthen the guarantees of access to publicly available information contained in state and municipal information systems. In fact it changes and transforms social relations, changes the process of performing functions by public authorities, expands their capabilities in making management decisions based on data obtained with the help of the information technology, and  in particular in the processes of administration, provision of state and municipal services by citizens in electronic form, the establishment of digital communication channels, artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of things, big data analytics, and cloud technologies.

In further research, it is proposed to pay attention to the study of digitalization and digitalization processes in the executive and administrative activities of public administration entities.
The system of forming the protection of national values in the member states of the European Union
Authors: Larin Stanislav
Published: February 2024

The relevance of the topic of the article is due to the fact that today in Ukraine the state mechanisms for the protection of national values, which are actively developing in the member states of the European Union, in particular in the field of international law, are not functioning effectively enough. Our European partners implement the protection of national values through their organizational and institutional state mechanisms, counting on the entire range of assistance within the EU.

The purpose of this article is to study the system of formation of the protection of national values in the member states of the European Union, which ensures the development of a democratic legal state and its public administration.

As a result, the dualism of the system of protection of national values in the member states of the European Union was investigated, which does not mean the mutual absorption of organizational or institutional state mechanisms or the primacy of one over the other. The system of protection of national values should be perceived as an expanded range of capabilities of the EU member states, which are united by a single civilizational dimension and have a completely material basis for building basic interaction among themselves. After all, the majority of EU member states are mononational, although in the context of the global migration trend, large ethnic groups from African and Asian countries are constantly entering the territory of the EU, which brings relevant features to the process of formation and implementation of internal state policy.

The utilitarian nature of the EU and the system of international legal norms that the Union implements through its organizational and institutional mechanisms is that member states can always count on the entire range of assistance, including in the context of ensuring sustainable development and protecting the system of national values. After all, for the EU and its members, the category of "national values" is taken absolutely literally, that is, in relation to each individual member state, such a system has its own expression and uniqueness.

Thus, it should be stated that the EU has its own system of basic values, which have been expressed both in separate legal acts and in the general idea of the European community. The latter is enshrined in the preamble of the Treaty on the European Union, where even the unity of the cultural, religious space and common historical past is reflected.
Readiness for management in crisis situations in the sphere of public administration
Authors: Kurnosenko Larisa
Published: February 2024

The article examines the phenomenon of readiness to manage in crisis situations in the field of public administration. The multifacetedness of this concept is emphasized, which is manifested in the combination of approaches to the study of the activation of its potential both in the conditions of a certain situation (crisis conditions) and in the conditions of a certain activity (public administration). It is noted that a crisis situation is a situation of human activity, and therefore a condition for realizing readiness for management. The definition of preparedness for management in crisis situations in the field of public administration is given as the level of preparation and ability of public servants to effectively respond to unforeseen and extraordinary circumstances that may arise in the course of their professional activities. It is noted that when studying the readiness for management, we study the potential of the internal resources of the individual, the activation and implementation of which are facilitated by the developed components of readiness: motivational and valuable; personal; cognitive; activity; reflexive; creative It is noted that the implementation of readiness for management involves overcoming the barrier between the actual and potential resources of the individual. It is emphasized that the readiness to manage complex social systems in crisis situations is correlated with the readiness for changes in these systems. Four systemic components of the phenomenon of readiness to manage in the field of public management in crisis situations were studied: situational, subject (reactive), organizational-professional and effective. It was concluded that the readiness of public servants to manage in crisis situations expresses the general orientation of the subject of management to a certain activity, reflecting his active and creative relationship to the surrounding reality and to himself.