bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The meta-plot: A graphical tool for interpreting the results of a meta-analysis
Authors: van Assen Marcel A. L. M. , Van den Akker Olmo , Augusteijn Hilde Elisabeth Maria , Bakker Marjan , Nuijten Michele B. , Olsson-Collentine Anton , Stoevenbelt Andrea Helena , Wicherts Jelte M. , van Aert Robbie Cornelis Maria
Published: June 2022

The meta-plot is a descriptive visual tool for meta-analysis that provides information on the primary studies in the meta-analysis and the results of the meta-analysis. More precisely, the meta-plot portrays (i) the precision and statistical power of the primary studies in the meta-analysis, (ii) the estimate and confidence interval of a random-effects meta-analysis, (iii) the results of a cumulative random-effects meta-analysis yielding a robustness check of the meta-analytic effect size with respect to primary studies’ precision, and (iv) evidence of publication bias. After explaining the underlying logic and theory, the meta-plot is applied to two cherry-picked meta-analyses that appear to be biased and to ten meta-analyses randomly selected from the psychological literature. We recommend using the meta-plot in addition to any meta-analysis of common effect size measures, rather than variants of the funnel plot.
How Do Cognitive Resources Modulate Recall in Interleaved Tasks?
Authors: Zhang Ruochong , Madan Christopher R
Published: June 2022

The use of interleaving as a form of contextual variation can enhance, impair, or have no effect on memory. We hypothesise that this variability is due to task demands interacting with the amount of available cognitive resources an individual can mobilise. Using two memory interleaving task paradigms, desirable difficulties and the complex span, we thoroughly evaluated how several well-established cognitive resource theories predict, are consistent with, or are challenged by the spectrum of memory findings. Resources as attentional-control mechanisms, the interference account, and continuous storage accounted best for the set of findings. However, these theoretical perspectives were only able to offer adequate explanations when combined with one or more other theories, suggesting that processing- and storage-capacity based theories characterise the dynamics of cognitive resources at different stages of memory processes. Future work should focus on the quantification of cognitive resources to improve the predictive power of these theories.
Sekundäranalysen zum Schulerfolg von Geflüchteten. Potenziale von Daten der amtlichen Schulstatistik am Beispiel von NRW
Authors: Kemper Thomas , Reinhardt Anna C.
Published: June 2022

Zum Schulerfolg von Geflüchteten liegen bisher kaum quantitative Ergebnisse vor. Vorgestellt wird ein sekundäranalytischer Ansatz, den Schulerfolg von Geflüchteten basierend auf Daten des Ausländerzentralregisters und der Schulstatistik näherungsweise zu untersuchen. Eine exemplarische Analyse für das Bundesland Nordrhein-Westfalen (NRW) zeigt auf, dass Geflüchtete im Vergleich zu Nichtgeflüchteten einen erheblich geringeren Schulerfolg aufweisen.
A descriptive study of experience of laparoscopic repair of retrocaval ureter in a tertiary care institute in Eastern India
Authors: Mondal Partha Protim , Haldar Purba , Ray Amit , Bera Malay Kumar
Published: June 2022

Background: Retrocaval ureter (RCU) is a rare congenital anomaly. It occurs due to anomalous development of inferior vena cava (IVC) and not ureter. Here, we describe our experience in surgical techniques and operative results of laparoscopic reconstruction for patients with RCU.
Aims and Objectives: The aims of this study were to obtain information regarding clinical presentation, demographic profiles, investigations, indications for intervention, postoperative complications of laparoscopic repair of retrocaval repair, and also to develop laparoscopic surgical skill without causing any untoward effects to the patients.
Materials and Methods: Twelve patients with RCU were enrolled in this study. The mean age was 32.4-years-old (23–37 years). All patients were preoperatively evaluated with different relevant imaging modalities. Laparoscopic surgery with transperitoneal approach with insertion of double-j stent was performed to all patients by same surgeon without excision of compressed ureter. Post-operative follow-up was done with ultrasonography every 3 months and repeat DTPA renogram every 6 months for 2.4 years.
Results: All operations were completed laparoscopically without conversion to open surgery. There was no obstruction or symptom after the mean follow-up of 2.4 years.
Conclusion: Transperitoneal laparoscopic repair is a feasible, safe, and effective modality of The treatment for RCU. Careful dissection along the planes with good respect to tissue and proper hemostasis during each step is the key to success for laparoscopic repair of RCU.
Predictors of mortality in COVID-19 disease
Authors: Srikanth AK  , Vijayalakshmi KP  , Naveen S Kulkarni  , Bhanuprathap Hoskeri  , Hithashree C Shriyan  , Nalla Yeshwanth Kirankumar
Published: June 2022

Background: COVID-19, an acute viral respiratory illness, was first noted in 2019, soon turned into pandemic with considerable mortality. With the objective of studying effect of comorbidities on COVID-19 disease severity and to identify laboratory markers associated with severe COVID-19 disease, we did a retrospective observational study in a tertiary care centre.
Aims and Objectives: The objectives of this study were as follows: 1. To study effect of comorbidity on COVID-19 disease severity and 2. to identify laboratory markers associated with severe COVID-19 infection and mortality.
Materials and Methods: This is an retrospective observational study conducted at SDMCMS&H, Dharwad from July 2020 to September 2020. A total of 402 cases who fall in the age group of 18 years and above were collected from medical record department. Statistical analysis used: The data were recorded in the Microsoft Excel sheet and analysis is done using Chi-square analysis and Cox linear regression method.
Results: There were 402 patients whose data were collected. Out of 402 patients, 64 patients (15.92%) were in the age group of 18–39 years, 183 patients (45.52%) seen were in the age group of 40–60 years, 155 patients (38.56%) above 60 years, and consisting 291 male patients (72.39%) and 111 female patients (27.9%). Most common comorbidities seen were diabetes mellitus in 194 patients (48.26%) and hypertension in 182 patients (45.27%), followed by chronic kidney disease in 32 patients (7.96%) and ischemic heart disease in 24 patients (5.97%). Out 402 patients, 141 patients (35.07%) were on supplemental oxygen, which included 68 patients (48.23%) on low flow oxygen by face mask, seven patients (4.96%) were on non-rebreathing mask, 3 (2.13%) patients required NIV, and 63 patients (44.68%) required intubation and mechanical ventilation. It was found that uncontrolled diabetes rather than just presence of diabetes had significant impact on mortality with P=−0.0001 (95% CI OR 1.5–4.38). Patients with increased laboratory markers of inflammation such as Ferritin (95% CI OR 1.84–6.81) and LDH (95% CI OR 1.86–31.26) had strong association with mortality. The presence of thrombocytopenia showed significant association with mortality (95% CI OR 1.03–3.63).
Conclusion: The presence of preceding uncontrolled hyperglycemia has significant effect on mortality. A state of hyperinflammation is directly associated with poor outcome.
Sequential evaluation of DNA damage in patients with head and neck carcinoma receiving radiotherapy
Authors: Siva Kumar M  , Ariyanachi K  , Vidhya Meena S  , Lakshmi Jyothi Tadi  , Sai Sailesh Kumar Goothy
Published: June 2022

Background: Head and neck cancers account for about 30% of all cancers in India. Studies showed that there is an increased primary DNA damage even before the commencement of any modality of treatment in cancer patients which is further increased by the treatment. Chemo-radiation induced DNA damage is not repaired so effectively in patients with carcinoma which might pave way for secondary carcinoma.
Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the degree of DNA damage by comet assay technique in patients with head and neck carcinoma receiving radiotherapy. The degree of DNA damage was compared according to the age, gender, and associated risk factors of the patients.
Materials and Methods: 35 patients with Stages II, III, and IVA, histopathologically confirmed Squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck with Karnofsky Performance Status >70 attending radiotherapy OPD for treatment were included in this study.1 ml of heparinized blood was collected from the study participants during various doses of radiation treatment. All the samples were processed immediately and analyzed for DNA damage by single cell gel electrophoresis assay - Comet assay technique.
Results: The comet length parameter, head diameter, and tail length were found to be increased when compared to baseline sample. The percentage of DNA in head parameter of post-RT sample was decreased when compared to baseline sample All these findings are indicative of DNA damage following radiotherapy.
Conclusion: Patients with locally advanced head and neck carcinoma following radiotherapy showed a sequential increase in the DNA damage. The co-existing risk factors and old age may increase the baseline DNA damage in the patients with head and neck cancers.
Prevalence and associations of depression in orthopedic trauma patients at 4-weeks since admission: a prospective cohort study at a tertiary care center in Northern India
Authors: Kumar Santosh , Verma Vikas , Kushwaha Umesh , Arya Amit
Published: June 2022

Background: Depressive symptoms have been reported in admitted patients of musculoskeletal trauma. However, prevalence and associations of depression have not been reported after definitive management of injury.
Aims and Objectives: The objectives of this study were to document the presence of depressive symptoms in adult musculoskeletal injury patients and identify factors associated with an abnormal score on the depression sub-scale of HADS at 4-weeks since admission.
Materials and Methods: A longitudinal cohort study was undertaken on musculoskeletal injury patients admitted in the orthopedics department. Patients were enrolled on a randomly chosen day of the week. Subjects were excluded if they suffered from conditions known to preclude the assessment of the mental status. Age, sex, injury severity score, matrimonial status, insurance status, educational status, economic condition, support from family, alcohol abuse, and cannabis abuse were recorded at the time of admission. At 4-weeks after admission, enrolled subjects were screened for depression using the depression subscale of Hospital anxiety and depression scale score. Pain was recorded using visual analogue scale (VAS). Bivariate and multivariate analysis was used to identify predictors of an abnormal HADS score.
Results: One-hundred ninety subjects were included. Average age of the subjects was 33.8 years. Thirty nine (21.53%) were females. At 4-weeks, 49 (25.79%) had an abnormal HADS score. A higher VAS score for pain, a younger age, living in a nuclear family and cannabis abuse were associated with an abnormal HADS score.
Conclusion: Depressive symptoms are common in musculoskeletal injury patients at 4-weeks after admission.
Socio-economic Aspects Influencing Rural Household Adoption of Improved Clean Cookstoves: A Case of Rwanda in Africa
Authors: Emmanuel Niyonshuti , Isaac Mushinzimana
Published: June 2022

Despite multiple socio-economic, health and environmental benefits of improved cook stove programmes, there is failure to capture the recognition worldwide and a set of sociocultural, economic, institutional barriers and cook stoves and fuel characteristics contribute to the slow adoption. This paper provides evidence of household driving factors that play a crucial role in the uptake of improved cook stoves empirically in Rwanda. The study was based on the fifth integrated household living standards survey (EICV-5) carried out by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda. Using binary logistic regression analysis, the study utilised socio economic, stove and fuel factors for determining the adoption of usage of improved cook stove. The study revealed that for a substantially improved rate of adoption there should be consistent and focused cooperation of government and non-governmental organizations to work in parallel for developing energy policy frameworks like dissemination of improved cook stoves.
History of alcohol use does not predict HCV direct acting antiviral treatment outcomes
Authors: IA Okwor Chisom , Petrosyan Yelena , Lee Craig , Cooper Curtis
Published: June 2022

BACkGROUND: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and excessive alcohol consumption are leading causes of liver disease worldwide. Direct acting antivirals (DAAs) are well-tolerated treatments for HCV infections with high sustained virologic response (SVR) rates. There are limited data assessing the influence of alcohol use on DAA uptake and cure. METHODS: We performed a retrospective analysis of patients followed at The Ottawa Hospital Viral Hepatitis Program between January 2014 and May 2020 to investigate the effect of excessive alcohol use history on DAA uptake and SVR rates. Additionally, we evaluated the incidence of concurrent comorbidities and social determinants of health. Predictors of DAA uptake and SVR were assessed by logistic regression. RESULTS: Excessive alcohol use history was reported in 46.0% (733) of patients. Excessive alcohol use did not predict DAA uptake (OR 1.06, 95% CI 0.71 to 1.57), while employment (OR 2.10, 95% CI 1.29 to 3.42) and recreational drug use (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.40 to 0.94) were predictors. Employment predicted SVR (OR 2.38, 95% CI 1.68 to 3.36) in those starting treatment. Excessive alcohol use history did not predict SVR. CONCLUSIONS: History of excessive alcohol use does not influence treatment initiation or SVR. Efforts to improve treatment uptake should shift to focus on the roles of determinants of health such as employment and recreational drug use on treatment initiation.
Particularidades y abordaje de la lesión espinal cervical en la población pediátrica
Authors: Castrillo Hine Catalina , Solano Muñoz Juan Carlos , Leitón Solano Valeria
Published: June 2022

La lesión espinal cervical es una condición poco frecuente en la población pediátrica, representando el 1.5% de la totalidad del trauma contuso. El patrón de lesión difiere con respecto al del adulto debido a diferencias anatómicas y biomecánicas, siendo el segmento cervical el más propenso a lesiones. Factores que aumentan el riesgo de lesión espinal cervical son el mecanismo de trauma y condiciones intrínsecas del paciente tales como patologías que afectan la estabilidad articular de la columna. El abordaje basado en guías de soporte avanzado para trauma, así como el manejo centrado en prevención de lesión medular indirecta es vital para un mejor desenlace. El uso de radiografías simples como método de tamizaje está indicado en pacientes con sospecha de lesión espinal y el uso de otros estudios de imagen dependerá de los hallazgos clínicos y radiológicos. Las lesiones espinales en este grupo etario usualmente asocian mejor pronóstico con una recuperación neurológica rápida, sin embargo, conllevan morbimortalidad significativa, donde complicaciones como disfunción autonómica, secuelas funcionales y psicológicas y eventos tromboembólicos, no son infrecuentes.
Cuidados perioperatorios en el paciente adulto mayor
Authors: Vargas Castillo Priscilla María , Mora Quesada Irene María , Cordero Cordero Jose Miguel
Published: June 2022

La población adulta mayor es el segmento de la población mundial de más rápido crecimiento, y con ello el número de intervenciones quirúrgicas, tanto electivas como de emergencia, aumenta cada día. Los pacientes mayores representan una complejidad mayor, en comparación con los paciente jóvenes, en cuanto a factores fisiológicos, sociológicos y psicológicos que desafían los modelos de atención actuales. El objetivo de realizar una intervención quirúrgica debe ser  ofrecer la mejor calidad de vida posible, a pesar de que representan un desafío médico a causa de la comorbilidad asociada y la reserva cardiopulmonar disminuida.
Sarcoidosis: una actualización de la enfermedad multisistémica
Authors: Gómez Chaves Gastón , Rojas Jimenez Sofia
Published: June 2022

La sarcoidosis es una enfermedad granulomatosa sistémica de etiología desconocida que puede afectar pacientes de ambos sexos, de todas las edades y razas. Tiene un pico de incidencia en la tercera y cuarta década de vida. La fisiopatología de la enfermedad se basa en la exposición a antígenos ambientales en un paciente con predisposición genética generando en él una respuesta inflamatoria granulomatosa. Su presentación clínica cubre una amplia gama de manifestaciones, desde una afectación leve y limitada hasta daño a multiorgánico y muerte. Clásicamente el órgano más afectado es el pulmón, sin embargo, también llega a afectar órganos como la piel, el ojo, el hígado, el bazo, los ganglios linfáticos periféricos y el sistema nervioso central.  El diagnóstico es basado en la clínica del paciente, que debe ser asociada a imágenes radiológicas y biopsia de tejido u órgano afectado, donde histológicamente se observan de forma típica, granulomas no caseificantes asociados a células gigantes.  El tratamiento es individualizado para la necesidad del paciente, se puede dar un manejo expectante esperando resolución espontánea o manejo farmacológico con corticoesteroides.
Caracterización clínico-epidemiológica de los pacientes con VIH/SIDA que padecieron COVID-19 en 2021 en Florida - Cuba"
Authors: Alonso Carballo Jimmy , Gómez Gutiérrez Mayelín , Pérez Rodríguez Annelis , De la Fe Mora Yaimirelis
Published: June 2022

Introducción: Dos pandemias quedarían unidas en pleno siglo 21, el VIH-SIDA y la COVID-19. La primera con control en la mayoría de los países desarrollados y en vías de desarrollo, con tendencia a la disminución de las muertes;  y la COVI-19 con rebrotes con incremento de contagios y muertes. Objetivo: Describir el comportamiento clínico-epidemiológico de la COVID-19 en los pacientes viviendo con el virus en Florida, 2021. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo y retrospectivo realizado a 21 pacientes que viven con VIH-SIDA que sufrieron infección de COVID-19 evaluando las variables socio-demográficas de la muestra: edad, sexo, procedencia; además formas de contagio epidemiológico, formas clínicas de presentación y evolución del cuadro clínico. Resultados: Predominaron los pacientes de 19 a 39 años 49,9%, el sexo masculino 57,1% y de procedencia urbana 71,4%; más de la mitad eran universitarios. La mayoría eran pacientes con control del VIH 61,9% y el 95,2% recibían tratamiento antirretroviral. La rinorrea (52,4%), obstrucción nasal y cefalea (33,3% cada uno), junto a la fiebre (28,6%) fueron los síntomas predominantes. En 42,9% el principal factor de riesgo fue ser contacto de un confirmado. Sólo 4,8% de los pacientes presentaron formas críticas, ninguno falleció. Discusión: La infección de VIH/SIDA asociada al contagio de COVID-19 no predispone a un incremento en la mortalidad y desarrolló un comportamiento similar a lo revisado en la bibliografía consultada. Conclusiones: El comportamiento clínico y epidemiológico de la infección de COVID-19 en pacientes que viven con el virus es similar a los que no portan esta condición.
Abordaje terapéutico de la colitis ulcerativa crónica idiopática en la paciente obstétrica: revisión de literatura
Authors: Díaz Gutiérrez Irma Rebeca , Waterhouse Garbanzo Johan , Marenco Flores Ana Patricia
Published: June 2022

La colitis ulcerativa crónica idiopática afecta a las pacientes durante el pico de sus años reproductivos y, por lo tanto, el embarazo y la lactancia generan un tema de suma importancia médica. La continuación del tratamiento, así como la consejería preconcepcional para optimizar la salud de las pacientes, resulta importante para tener un embarazo seguro y con buenos resultados. La talidomida y el metotrexato están totalmente contraindicados durante el embarazo y la lactancia. Sin embargo, la terapia con preparaciones de ácido 5‑aminosalicílico, glucocorticoides, tiopurinas e inhibidores del TNF es aceptable durante el embarazo y la lactancia. La decisión de usar cualquier agente durante el embarazo debe basarse en el contexto clínico, los riesgos asociados con los medicamentos individuales y la edad gestacional. Se recomienda basar la decisión del parto por cesárea en consideraciones obstétricas y no solo en el diagnóstico de colitis ulcerativa.
Flegmasia cerulea dolens: una presentación olvidada de trombosis venosa profunda
Authors: Araya Zúñiga Adriana , Morelli Martínez Isabel , Gamboa Miranda Sofía
Published: June 2022

La flegmasia cerúlea dolens es una complicación poco común pero potencialmente mortal de la trombosis venosa profunda. Esta ocurre más comúnmente entre los 40 y los 60 años, principalmente en mujeres y en personas con condiciones que conduzcan a un estado de hipercoagulabilidad, estasis y alteraciones del flujo sanguíneo. Se caracteriza por la aparición súbita de edema, dolor y cianosis en la extremidad afectada, y es más común en el miembro inferior izquierdo por la compresión ejercida por la arteria ilíaca común sobre la vena ilíaca. Con respecto a su fisiopatología, se le atribuye principalmente a una elevación de la presión intersticial e hipovolemia que conducen a un compromiso de la perfusión arterial, y posteriormente necrosis y gangrena. Su diagnóstico se basa en la sospecha clínica, y se puede confirmar por la presencia de un proceso trombótico venoso mediante ultrasonido doppler; sin embargo, el gold standard para su diagnóstico continúa siendo la venografía guiada por catéter. No existe un tratamiento único establecido para la flegmasia cerúlea dolens pero existe consenso en que su abordaje debe de ser rápido y multidisciplinario, debido al alto riesgo de amputaciones y mortalidad asociadas. Entre los tratamientos existentes se encuentran métodos invasivos, tanto quirúrgicos como percutáneos; y no invasivos, por medio de anticoagulación y fibrinólisis sistémica.
Listeriosis en el embarazo
Authors: Mou Keng Michelle , Picado Marín Elizabeth , Salazar Cedeño Valeria
Published: June 2022

La listeriosis es una infección causada por el agente Listeria monocytogenes, una bacteria ubicua con ciclo de vida intracelular y características epidemiológicas particulares. La infección se contrae mayoritariamente por vía oral, y ciertas poblaciones son particularmente propensas a contraerla. Las mujeres gestantes son una población vulnerable, ya que tienen 17 veces más riesgo de contraer la infección y además pueden potencialmente presentar consecuencias fetales sumamente severas, incluyendo la muerte fetal en hasta una tercera parte de casos. El cuadro clínico de dicha infección puede ser muy diverso y el diagnóstico de la misma es difícil si no se tiene una sospecha clínica temprana. Existen múltiples líneas de tratamiento antibiótico adecuadas para las diferentes condiciones del paciente, que disminuyen la morbimortalidad maternofetal. Al ser una infección de transmisión a través de alimentos, es potencialmente prevenible, y por tanto, el adecuado manejo de alimentos y aseo de manos constituyen las principales medidas para la prevención de la enfermedad.
Características epidemiológicas de la mortalidad por insuficiencia cardíaca congestiva en costa rica de 1990 a 2016
Authors: Sandoval Espinoza Verónica Isabel , Benítez Arrieta Melanny María , Mendoza Rodríguez Fiorella Franchesca
Published: June 2022

Introducción: La insuficiencia cardiaca pertenece a las enfermedades del sistema circulatorio, representa el primer lugar de los grandes grupos de causas de muerte en Costa Rica, se presenta principalmente en población envejecida, las mejoras en el sistema de salud han dirigido su atención en reducir factores de riesgo de enfermedades crónicas no trasmisibles. Método: Se procedió a la recolección de datos de mortalidad del INEC con la codificación I50, desde 1990 hasta el 1996, se utilizaron los códigos del CIE 9, y a partir de 1997 con los códigos en el CIE 10; para cada año de estudio, por provincia y cantón, sexo y número de muertes de cada año según edad por quinquenios, para la causa específica. Resultado: Se observó que el grupo de edad mayormente afectado fue mayor de 85 años y en segundo lugar de 80 a 84 años, seguido de 75 a 79 años, principalmente el género femenino y que las provincias con mayor mortalidad por insuficiencia cardiaca son Alajuela y San José, además Limón fue la menos afectada a lo largo del período. La implementación de EBAIS, las Estrategias Nacionales para reducir el impacto de las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles han sido cruciales y efectivas para disminuir la mortalidad y mejorar la calidad de vida de los costarricenses. Conclusiones:  la promoción de estilos de vida saludables, disminuir factores de riesgo de enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles y las primeras estrategias en 1998 demostró un impacto positivo en las cifras de mortalidad.
Generalidades de displasia fibrosa
Authors: Brenes Méndez Marco Antonio , Hidalgo Solís María Jesús , Sandoval Benavides Guillermo Antonio
Published: June 2022

La displasia fibrosa es una patología ósea benigna causada por una anomalía genética del gen GNSA1. Se caracteriza por el reemplazo de tejido óseo normal por tejido fibroso. Se presenta en dos modalidades; la monostótica que afecta un solo hueso y poliostótica que afecta a múltiples huesos con predilección por los huesos largos y craneofaciales. La presentación y manifestación clínica es variable y depende de la ubicación y la extensión de las lesiones esqueléticas; va desde lesiones solitarias incidentales sin relevancia clínica, hasta enfermedad grave asociada a deformidad, fracturas, dolor y deterioro funcional.  La patología ósea podría ocurrir aislada o asociada a manifestaciones endocrinas. El síndrome de McCune-Albright se caracteriza por la tríada de displasia fibrosa poliostótica, pubertad precoz y manchas café con leche. El diagnostico se basa en las características clínicas, radiológicas e histopatológicas y en la mayoría de los casos, el diagnóstico puede ser clínico mediante una adecuada evaluación de las características esqueléticas, endocrinas y dermatológicas. El tratamiento puede ser médico o quirúrgico. Y según la severidad de la presentación clínica y en casos severos se requiere de manejo multidisciplinario. El manejo quirúrgico incluye múltiples modalidades y tiene como objetivo prevenir, manejar las fracturas y minimizar las deformidades.
ORGANIZATION OF MEDICAL CARE FOR INFECTIOUS PATIENTS IN UKRAINE: THE PRIMARY ISSUES OF THE CURRENT TIME
Authors: Lytvynova L.О. , Hrechyshkina N.V. , Donik O.M. , Artemchuk L.I. , Tonkovyd O.B.
Published: June 2022

Aim. Analyze changes in the performance of specialized institutions providing medical care to infectious patients in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, compare them with the “pre-Covid” period (2015–2019) and suggest ways to improve the activities of the infectious service.

Material and methods. The materials of the study were the official statistical data of the reports of the Center for Medical Statistics of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine "Medical personnel and the network of healthcare institutions of the system of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine" for 2015-2020.

Results. The dynamics of providing medical care to infectious patients is analyzed. A decrease in the provision of the population with doctors and infectious beds against the background of a decrease in the incidence of certain infectious diseases was determined. The inefficient use of beds with an infectious profile was established. The main reasons for the problems of organizing an infectious disease service have been established, taking into account the experience of medical institutions in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Conclusions. Possible ways of optimizing medical care for infectious patients are identified: improving the epidemiological monitoring of infectious morbidity and calculating the needs of medical support, taking into account regional characteristics, improving the training of family doctors in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
STUDY OF PATIENT AWARENESS AND AUTONOMY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH NEEDS (ON THE EXAMPLE OF A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF PEOPLE WITH HYPERTENSION IN DNIPRO)
Authors: Kriachkova L.V. , Krotova V.Yu. , Krotova L.O. , Zayarsky M.I.
Published: June 2022

The aim of the study is to find out awareness about the presence of high blood pressure (BP), to investigate the autonomy in medical decision-making and to determine the factors influencing the situation on the example of people with hypertension.

Material and methods. The study was made on the basis of data obtained during the project "May measurement month" of the International Society of Hypertension (2017-2019), which involved employees and students of the Dnipro State Medical University. A cross-sectional study of blood pressure was made among 757 adult residents of Dnipro. The presence of hypertension was determined according to the approaches of this project. General information, data on risk factors and health behaviors were determined based on the results of the survey. Data processing was performed using standard statistical tools.

Results. The study involved 476 (62.9%) women and 281 (37.1%) men aged 18 to 90 years. Hypertension was detected in 31.8% (95% CI 28.5 % - 35.3%). Hypertension was more common in the elderly. Among the controlled risk factors in the respondents were the most common – high BMI, smoking, alcohol consumption. More than two-thirds of people with high blood pressure were unaware of their condition and did not receive appropriate treatment, while almost half of patients did not achieve blood pressure control even while taking medication. Only 17.4% (95% CI 14.8% - 20.3%) of persons received appropriate antihypertensive treatment, which corresponds to 54.8% of detected cases of hypertension.

The use of these antihypertensive drugs, which is a manifestation of patients' autonomy, their conscious decision to adhere to the prescribed treatment, according to the study depends on the age of patients and the presence of aggravating factors: increased BMI, myocardial infarction and/or stroke.

Conclusions. According to the study, the facts were revealed that people with hypertension are poorly informed about their own health and low propensity to make decisions about its support. This justifies the need for more thorough involvement of the population in the process of health care with increasing their awareness and autonomy, including awareness of opportunities in making medical decisions about their own health.
Editorial
Authors: Gillespie John , Morris Katherine
Published: June 2022

Imagination and the imaginary, both in life and in Sartre’s treatment of these phenomena, seem so wide-ranging that it is hard to find your feet—what is in common between imagining the absent Pierre’s face and imagining something never before seen? What role does imagination play in seeing someone in a portrait of them? What about in seeing Chevalier in Franconnay’s imitation (or ‘performative simulation’) of him? Elad Magomedov’s question is even trickier: how do we navigate the similarities and differences between Franconnay’s Chevalier, Sartre’s waiter’s ‘playing at being a waiter’, and Jean-Claude Romand, ‘the “real” impostor who for fifteen years pretended to be a medical professional and ended up killing his entire family’?
The Feel of the Past
Authors: Lennon Kathleen
Published: June 2022

This article addresses the distinction which Sartre draws between memory and imagination. The article is in two parts. In the first part it is suggested that, in common with the distinction he draws between imagining and perceiving, the separation of memory and
imagination is undermined by Sartre’s own phenomenology. Memories are part of the family of imaginings to which Sartre directs us. Nonetheless, in the second part of the article, Sartre’s distinction is revisited. The working of imagination in memory does not mean that we are making up our past. Utilising Barthes’ discussion, in Camera Lucida it is argued that memory provides a distinctive relation to our past, which makes evident to us what it is to live a life in time.
Middle Ear Barotrauma among Licensed Para-pilots of a Metropolitan City: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Baral Biraj , Regmi Deepak , Dawadi Aakriti , Adhikari Bibek
Published: June 2022

Introduction: Middle ear barotrauma is a tissue injury to the ear secondary to inadequate pressure equalisation between the middle ear and the external environment. Paragliding, though an exciting sport, has its own risks and hazards. Para-pilots experience a variety of ear-related symptoms due to pressure discrepancies between the middle ear and ambient air. Middle ear barotrauma amongst para-pilots is a common yet neglected problem. The aim of this study was to find the prevalence of middle ear barotrauma among licensed para-pilots of a metropolitan city.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted amongst para-pilots practising in different paragliding companies in a metropolitan city. The study was conducted from 10th October, 2021 to 22nd October, 2021 after getting ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee (Reference number: 0410202109/2021). A sample size of 76 participants was taken using convenience sampling technique. Data was collected from participants after performing an otoscope examination. The data were entered into Microsoft Excel version 2016 and analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Science Version 22.0. Point estimate at a 95% Confidence Interval was calculated along with frequency and proportion for binary data and mean and standard deviation for continuous data.
Results: Out of 76 participants, the prevalence of middle ear barotrauma was 10 (13.2%) (5.58-20.81 at 95% Confidence Interval).
Conclusions: The prevalence of middle ear barotrauma was similar to other studies done in similar settings.
Lung Cancer with Brain Metastases Treated with Radiotherapy Followed by Bevacizumab Maintenance: A Case Report
Authors: Khan Sajjad Ahmed , Gautam Sakshyam , Sapkota Sulav
Published: June 2022

Brain metastases in a patient with non-small cell lung cancer carry a grave prognosis. Without effective interventions, the average survival rate is 6 months. Here, we present a case of a 59-year-old male with non-small cell lung cancer and multiple brain metastases treated with radiotherapy followed by bevacizumab maintenance with prolonged survival. There are limited studies establishing the efficiency and toxicity profile of anti-vascular endothelial growth factors for brain metastases. This reported case had a remarkable response with marked clinical and radiological improvement along with a tolerable toxicity profile. Showing the extent of effectiveness and efficacy of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents in the case of lung cancer with brain metastases is the main motto of our study.
Finding and Maintaining Motivation in Medical School
Authors: Shrestha Rit , Bohaju Anjana , K.C. Sarjan , Pathak Anil
Published: June 2022

Medicine is a line of work in which expectations run high, having a competitive spirit is considered a virtue and relentless hard work is deemed a reward in itself. Yet, in a strenuous environment such as this, communication about the struggles medical students face is found to be almost non-existent. This leads to medical students feeling burnt out, lost and inadequate, bringing about a drop in performance quality and/or quantity, which breeds further insecurity. This acts as a vicious cycle that is further perpetuated by the lack of effective communication, which becomes a bedrock for the deficit in support from peer groups, educators and authorities. There are different theories of motivation and these form the basis for exploring the different ways in which it can be increased. These methods, which contribute to enhancing productivity and curtailing stress, are detailed in the article.
DEVELOPMENT OF A METHOD FOR DETECTING OBSTACLES ON OBJECTS OF TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, Gaiduk E. A. , Dobrovolskaia A. A. ,   St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation
Published: June 2022

The article analyzes the use of unmanned aerial systems for various tasks at transport infrastructure facilities. The necessity of creating methods for identifying obstacles at transport infrastructure facilities and the effectiveness of the use of unmanned aerial systems for the problem under study is substantiated. An autonomous flight program has been developed that allows detecting obstacles and recording them in a database. The developed program was tested both in a virtual environment and in real conditions in the airfield.
EXPERIENCE IN IMPLEMENTING INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS IN URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, Nizyaeva Y. D. , Slobodchikov N. A. ,   St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation
Published: June 2022

The article discusses the implementation of intelligent transport systems on the street and road networks of megacities. The experience and reasons for the introduction of various intelligent transport systems in foreign countries are analyzed. The scheme of operation of existing systems is being studied.
OPTIMIZATION OF ROUTE NO. 530 BY THE METHOD OF ROLLING STOCK REPLACEMENT
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, Komagorova V. A.
Published: June 2022

This article discusses the main performance indicators on the social public route No. 530 in the city of Moscow and its optimization based on them by the method of replacing rolling stock. Since bus transport is one of the most important components of the transport network of the metropolis, it would be reasonable to improve this type of passenger transportation. Data on passenger traffic on the route under consideration indicate a high demand for the chosen direction.
INTERPRETATIONS G. GOULD AND V. DEVETCI O F A CONCERT № 24 C-MOLL W. MOZART AS AN EMBODIMENT STYLE ALTERNATIVES O F THE AUTHOR'S TEXT
Authors: Androsova D.V.
Published: June 2022

Clause is devoted to a substantiation of internal logic talented and deeply of various versions of performance Gould and Devetci, proceeding from given of stylistics Mozart of epoch of connection of bases Viennese classicism with updated aspiration to a barocco heritage I.S. Bach and it o f the sons, is especial as I.C. Bach.
VALUABLE ORIENTATIONS STUDY OF UKRAINIAN MUSICAL-PEDAGOGIC HERITAGE.
Authors: Bodrova Т.О.
Published: June 2022

The article covers theoretical and methodological aspects of implementation of the motivational component of mastering musical and pedagogical sources of the past in pedagogical universities and represents the most effective forms and methods of students’ educational and professional activity during the pedagogical practical training.
A POLYART ORIENTATION O F EDUCATION O F THE FUTURE TEACHERS OF MUSIC MEANS OF THE UKRAINIAN BALLET
Authors: Buzova O.D.
Published: June 2022

In the article an author examines the problem of polyart education of future music, perfection of process of integral awareness of artistic features of synthetic genre - ballet masters. Methodical recommendations to realization ofpolyart approach in the process of consideration of ballet «Forest song» of M. Skorulskyj are offered.
FORMING AND DEVELOPMENT OF PEDAGOGY OF BEAUTY AS A THEORETICAL BASE OF AESTHETICAL EDUCATION OF YOUTH
Authors: Butenko V.H.
Published: June 2022

It is viewed in the article the pedagogy of Beauty as a field of scientifically-pedagogical knowledge, connected with aesthetical education of youth, forming aesthetical culture of a personality, enriching of his/her spiritually-creative ties with art.
THE ARTIST AND THE VALIDITY: THEORETICAL BASES OF WORK ABOVE COMPOSITE TASKS
Authors: Holovatyy S.S
Published: June 2022

In an offered material system questions c f creative activity, since perception through installation and further to concept transforming (art) activity are considered. Given article is called to order creative work of the future artist-teacher and to make its less spontaneous, having armed with his clear data concerning bases of art creative activity.
ROLE OF ART-PEDAGOGICAL EDUCATION IN PROFESSIONAL BECOMING THE TEACHER
Authors: Gribenko H.Ye.
Published: June 2022

In the article describes of the contemporary trends ofperfection o f the art-pedagogical education.
PERSONAL ORIENTATION OF PREPARATION OF THE FUTURE TEACHERS IN CONDITIONS OF CONTINUOUS FORMATION(EDUCATION) AND INTEGRATION INTO THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
Authors: Kondrashova L.V.
Published: June 2022

New paradigm of education is expressed in tendency to its «humanization», humanizing of educational sphere, changing of student’s position from an object to a subject of a training process. The problem of quality education, promoted by Bologna Declaration, can't be successfully solved without the transition of the system of continuous educational-discipline training to personal-oriented pedagogical process in Higher School. The article deals with the conditions of transforming social-professional experience into a personal plan of activity.
THE ACTUAL QUESTIONS OF INSTRUMENTAL TRAINING IMPROVEMENT OF THE FUTURE MUSIC TEACHER ACCORDING TO THE GUITAR SPECIALIZATION
Authors: Kosenko P.B.
Published: June 2022

The article investigates the questions of students’ preparing in the course of main musical instrument, particularly guitar through the contemporary musical and teaching tendencies.
EACHERS AND STUDENTS CONCERT-CARRYING OUT ACTIVITY AT MUSIC AND PEDAGOGY FACULTIES (HISTORICAL ASPECT)
Authors: Kryvozub V.F.
Published: June 2022

The article is devoted to the development of concert-carrying out activity at music and pedagogy faculties in 60s and at the beginning of 70s of the 20th century.
ORIENTATION OF THE FUTURE DESIGNERS OF THE BOOK TO A SELF-ESTIMATION O F PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AS A CONDUCTING CONDITION OF PREPARATION OF EXPERTS IN HIGH SCHOOLS.
Authors: Mala T.V.
Published: June 2022

The article to the issue of devoted to the future book-designers' guidance for the professional competence self-appraisal as a leading term of the specialists' training in the institutes of higher education. Such a training contributes to the reflexive position development of the future specialists in book-design, what in it’s turn influences the students' critical analysis and constructive perfection of their professional competence level. Thus, a progressive correlation of the students' knowledge about themselves in the context «I am a student» and «I am a competent specialist» forms a life philosophy of the future book-designers, the public value of themselves is being realized. The subject develops its personality in balance, inventively realizing.
The subject-spatial environment of higher educational institutions - one of ways of formation of design skills of students
Authors: Petrov V.S.
Published: June 2022

Forming of teaching of students in higher educational establishment, use of forms and methods which assist forming of professional aesthetic culture of future designers during organization of in-spatial environment of educational establishments.
The Training of the Future Music Teacher in an Orchestra Class According to the Demands of the Credit and Module System
Authors: Plyachenko T.N.
Published: June 2022

In the article by the content of the educational program is revealed in an orchestra class students of the Department of Art of the Pedagogical University, who study according to the credit and module educational system.
Development of a reflection during work above a self-portrait
Authors: Pylnik R.O.
Published: June 2022

In the article an author examines the concept of reflection in philosophical, psychological, pedagogical aspects. Implementation ofeducational-creative works in the genre of self-portrait is shown as mean of development of reflection of future teachers of fine art.
Concept and essence of heuristic teaching
Authors: Pylnik E.O.
Published: June 2022

The concept of heuristic, heuristic teaching in philosophical, psychological and pedagogical aspects is examined in this article.
Creative principles o f training as compound didactic bases of vocational training of the teacher of music
Authors: Reyzenkind T.Y.
Published: June 2022

In article the contents of creative principles of training and education of the teacher of music in a context of a spiritual free choice is proved, the hierarchy of creative principles is allocated on the basis of the concept of integration cognitive and intuitive components of modeling, figurative designs, representation art judgments, methods of extrapolation of ideas of an aesthetics, in conditions of comprehension of modern forms of thinking.
The formation of an aesthetic taste as the most important component of art-pedagogical education
Authors: Reshetnikova T.P. , Furdak T.D.
Published: June 2022

The questions of formation of aesthetic taste as an important component of art-pedagogical education based on the main points of the monograph by N. Kalashnik «Aesthetic tastes: their cources andformation».
The problems of formation for schoolchildren the cognitive interest to music lessons
Authors: Sydorenko T.D.
Published: June 2022

The article deals with the types of pedagogical skills and habits which help the future teachers to form for is hoolchildren the cognitive interest to music lessons.
The approach focused on the competence to development of art - pedagogical abilities of the future teachers of the fine arts
Authors: Smyrnova O.O.
Published: June 2022

The problem of formation of the future teacher's professional competence is determined and the expedience щf artistic-pedagogical technologies of teaching for effective preparation of teachers of a new generation is grounded in the article.
Art embroidery as a way of formation of aesthetic culture of the future teachers of the fine arts
Authors: Stefanyuk T.P.
Published: June 2022

In article ways of formation of aesthetic culture of the future teachers of the fine arts are considered.
Psychological peculiarities of perception external advertisement
Authors: Tomashevskiy V.V.
Published: June 2022

In article is considered psychological aspect and character of models of perception of the consumer's external advertisement, her influence on humans.
Conception of final qualifying work in out-of-school educational establishment as the factor of forming of personalities qualities of man of informative society
Authors: Udris N.S.
Published: June 2022

The article is devoted to determination of role of qualifying final work in out-of-school educational establishment as mechanism of socialization of child that the acquisitions to them the personalities socially claimed qualities. On the basis of connection of results of achievements of researches in area of pedagogical psychologists, pedagogic and sociology, an author determines the educational and educating aims of teacher in the process of organization of student at writing of final work.
Composition and «pointless» painting in system of nonconventional approaches to creative process
Authors: Shcherbyna V.H. , Eyvas L.F.
Published: June 2022

In article the points of view on «pointless» painting as on one of aspects of abstract art and nonconventional approaches to creative process are analysed.
Technological aspects offormation experience of complete knowledge of the musical phenomena
Authors: Sherbinina O.M.
Published: June 2022

In article problems of adequate understanding of the musical contents are considered. Artlycognitive opportunities of the style approach are covered, mechanisms of judgement of the musical-style phenomena are opened, the expediency of introduction of style bases in musical-student teaching is proved,
Study-creative practice «Open-air» in system of preparation of the students on a speciality «Fine arts»
Authors: Yurchenko O.S.
Published: June 2022

In clause «Open-air» in conditions of introduction of elements of credit-modular system of training is stated the rough program of study-creative practice, the purpose a task is determined, is ordered the characteristics of substantial modules.