bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Systemic antimicrobials for putative pathogens: immense snag for antibiotics against melange of microfloral etiology
Authors: Sachdeva Shivani , Saluja Harish
Published: September 2023

Inflammation starts and progresses because of biofilm, which is thought to be a main etiologic agent. Restoring the health status of periodontal tissues involves reducing the bacterial burden in periodontal pockets. The use of antibiotics as an adjuvant treatment is necessary in some circumstances, such as aggressive periodontitis, to get rid of harmful bacteria that have deeply penetrated the connective tissue and may later colonise the root surface and cause the illness to return. Penicillin was the first antibiotic historically used to treat periodontal disease and was taken systemically. Amoxicillin was later employed due of its impact on a number of important periodontal bacteria.

Penicillin was the first antibiotic historically used to treat periodontal disease and was taken systemically. Amoxicillin was later employed due of its impact on a number of important periodontal bacteria. In conclusion, despite a number of disadvantages, the use of antibiotics continues to be the most common and successful addition to mechanical periodontal therapy. However, these medications' undeniable drawbacks and restrictions cause the allure of using them to start to wear off. Based on a deeper understanding of the nature and aetiology of periodontal illnesses, this necessitates the search for new complementary treatments of periodontal therapy.Penicillin was the first antibiotic historically used to treat periodontal disease and was taken systemically. Amoxicillin was later employed due of its impact on a number of important periodontal bacteria.
Global financial governance: Need for a new approach
Authors: Behari Brij
Published: September 2023

The post-pandemic economy is like the Mona Lisa. Each time you look, you see something different. Following chaos in the banking industry, many analysts are now convinced the world economy is heading for a “hard-landing” recession. Few seem to expect a “no-landing” scenario, in which the economy remains untroubled by rising interest rates—a fashionable opinion just weeks ago and one which itself supplanted a common view in late 2022 that a mild recession was certain. When the banking panic struck, no one had the slightest idea what the Federal Reserve would then do with interest rates in March—some investors expected a rate rise, some no change, some a cut—and the next few meetings looked equally unpredictable. Perhaps the world is simply more volatile. In the past year, Europe has seen its biggest land war in seven decades, supply-chain snarl-ups, an energy crisis, and a period of banking turmoil. Each recession teaches us something; global financial development evolves as we manage the various recessions. In this paper, we have found out that the recession of 2007-09 and the 2023 banks run had many things in common; e.g., unemployment rose, there were mass lay-offs and similar trends were there in respect of their effect on productivity. The earlier recession spread globally, but the recent banks run was limited to the US and Credit Suisse banks. The previous recession was caused because of risky mortgages but the current banks run was caused due to liquidity problem faced by the banks which held, the so-called, highly safe but illiquid treasury bonds, which were long-term bonds issued when the inflation was lower and the interest rates were lower but when the Central Bank raised the rates, there were no purchasers to buy those bonds, as at that time government bonds were available at a very discounted rate due to high inflation. This caused liquidity problems in the banks and they were not in a position to pay the money to the depositors who en-masse applied for withdrawal, following a sentiment of distrust in them.

Yet there are also deeper, structural changes at play. The first relates to covid-19 disruptions. The world lurched from crashing to soaring growth as lockdowns came and went. This has played havoc with the “seasonal adjustments” common to most economic numbers. In February the Bureau of Labour Statistics changed the factors that it applies to inflation, which makes interpreting monthly rates much more difficult. Annualized core inflation in the final quarter of 2022 “increased” from 3.1% to 4.3%. It is also harder than normal to understand euro-zone inflation. Do not be surprised if the global economy remains sfumato for a while yet.
The power of creativity in print advertising: A study of its relevance in today\'s market
Authors: Thakkar Krishna Yatin , Ganatra Nimit J
Published: September 2023

In today's highly competitive market, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to capture the attention of consumers. Print advertising has been a staple in marketing for decades, but with the rise of digital media, its relevance has been called into question. This research aims to explore the use of creative print advertisements in today's market, analyzing their effectiveness in capturing and retaining the attention of consumers. Through a review of literature, case studies, and consumer surveys, this study will provide insights into the key elements of effective print advertisements and their impact on brand perception and consumer behavior. The results of this research will be of interest to marketers, advertisers, and businesses seeking to leverage the power of creativity in their print advertising campaigns.
Stock evaluation using capital assets pricing model with reference to select food processing organisations in India
Authors: Satheeshkumar R. , Rawath Sushma , Harshitha V  , Sridevi S.
Published: September 2023

The capital asset pricing model is used to calculate the expected return of stock of the firm. Researcher has evaluated the stock of the ten food processing companies based on its share prices either from National Stock Exchange or Bombay Stock Exchange for the period from 2017-2018 to 2021-22. The researcher has evaluated the cost of equity and its application in different stock market conditions with the application of CAPM. CAPM can be applied in risk controlling and to project the synergy effects mergers and acquisition process.
Multi-Modal Deep Learning for Effective Malicious Webpage Detection
Authors: Belfedhal Alaa Eddine
Published: September 2023

The pervasive threat of malicious webpages, which can lead to financial loss, data breaches, and malware infections, underscores the need for effective detection methods. Conventional techniques for detecting malicious web content primarily rely on URL-based features or features extracted from various webpage components, employing a single feature vector input into a machine learning model for classifying webpages as benign or malicious. However, these approaches insufficiently address the complexities inherent in malicious webpages. To overcome this limitation, a novel Multi-Modal Deep Learning method for malicious webpage detection is proposed in this study. Three types of automatically extracted features, specifically those derived from the URL, the JavaScript code, and the webpage text, are leveraged. Each feature type is processed by a distinct deep learning model, facilitating a comprehensive analysis of the webpage. The proposed method demonstrates a high degree of effectiveness, achieving an accuracy rate of 97.90% and a false negative rate of a mere 2%. The results highlight the advantages of utilizing multi-modal features and deep learning techniques for detecting malicious webpages. By considering various aspects of web content, the proposed method offers improved accuracy and a more comprehensive understanding of malicious activities, thereby enhancing web user security and effectively mitigating the risks associated with malicious webpages.
Imitation activity in the field of innovation and the military-industrial complex as a threat to the economic security of modern Russia
Authors:   Stolypin Volga Region Institute of Administration of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Maliy Vadim I. , Gusev Vladimir V. ,   Stolypin Volga Region Institute of Administration of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Published: September 2023

This article considers the current problems of development and innovation activities in the Russian Federation and the need to transfer the Russian manufacturing sector to modern high-tech rails. However, despite the fact that the country's top leadership emphasizes the course of innovative development as having no alternative, the relevant ministries, large state and non-state corporations, hinder implementation activities or imitate them still play an important role. For this reason, there are outright failures in the production of certain types of weapons, dual-use products, microelectronics, mechanical engineering and other important industries in the Russian Federation. The problem of imitation activity becomes urgent under modern conditions of political instability and military-technical risks which influence national and economic state security. The article reveals objective and subjective factors that caused high-tech activities to be pushed back in the recent past for many years.
Manipulatiоn as a phenоmenоn оf the infоrmatiоn sосiety
Authors:   Saratov State University, Antonova Olga G.
Published: September 2023

The article touches upon the most urgent problem of information manipulation with the aim of influencing society. In most sources manipulation is interpreted as the use of certain techniques and technologies, under the influence of which the behavior of people changes in the direction necessary for the manipulator. It is noted that the most favorable conditions for the implementation of manipulation technologies are formed in the information society, in which information, knowledge and information technologies play a special role. The analysis of existing theories allows us to consider the information society as a special type of society at the post-industrial stage of development, the production of which is based on information. Various algorithms for presenting information are used, from the elementary dissemination of information that cannot be verified to its purposeful combination, taking into account the peculiarities of perception by different audiences, including the specifics of the preferable communication channels. At different stages society development manipulation has its own characteristics. In today's information society, the biggest threat is the media. The media today is a real force in society, which, with the help of information messages, forms certain social attitudes and influences the change in a person's beliefs. The process of manipulation includes the imposition of a certain social stereotypes, thanks to which an individual reproduces the necessary behavior patterns, perception and thinking changes. The results of a number of sociological studies reveal the features of impact technologies, among which the authors note the special role of the media in imposing stereotypes through the creation of socially significant images, which also act as propaganda and agitation tools.
The experience of applying preventive biotechnologies as part of caring for family members (on the basis on the empirical study results)
Authors:   Samara National Research University, Shekunova Yulia O.
Published: September 2023

New preventive genetic and cellular technologies are empowering people within the framework of self-preserving behavior and caring for family members. The purpose of this article is to describe the experience of using preventive biotechnologies, the motives and factors for doing so, and the fears associated with these technologies. The empirical is a series of free interviews with people having taken a predictive genetic test for themselves or their children, or who have turned to cord blood preservation technology. The respondents ranged in age from 25 to 56. It was shown that the main motivations for turning to new technologies are: early concern for one’s own health or the health of a child/grandchild or granddaughter; active longevity; family planning; and curiosity. He common factors in the decision of turning to the indicated technologies include: trust in medical knowledge; concern for the future; and cost of the service. Separate attention in the study was paid to the willingness to apply the results of genetic testing in practice. It was found that the majority of the respondents are interested in purely cognitive prevention. The study showed that users of new biotechnologies are characterized by an active, responsible approach to preventing and predicting health risks for themselves and their beloved ones. The data obtained in the article can be useful for modern biomedicine and society as a whole for expanding the awareness of new medical options.
Theoretical and methodological bases for the study of modern anti-utopias: Political ideologies as social alternatives in art literature
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Institute of Scientific Information on Social Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences (INION RAS), Kuznetsov Igor I. , Vanteevsky Makar M. ,   Institute of Scientific Information on Social Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences (INION RAS)
Published: September 2023

The article presents an approach to the analysis of modern dystopia as a space for the representation and construction of political ideology. The modern dystopia is understood in the work as a direction of creative thought, which is a cultural example of understanding the ideological and value foundations of modernity, the historical consciousness of society and citizens, as well as possible scenarios for further development and goal setting in the future. Attention is focused on the fact that modern dystopia has a number of its own features and distinctive features, and can also be implemented in the form of “dystopia” or “heterotopia”. In this study, a classification of dystopian writers is formed according to generational characteristics (“late Soviet” – “perestroika” writers of the 2000s and 2010s), as well as according to ideological affiliation (“left Slavophiles” and “right Westerners”). It is also proposed to study the works of writers and their continuation in the form of film adaptation and socio-political discourse using three levels of analysis: the macro level (enclave-conglomerative theory by A. D. Bogaturov and A. V. Vinogradov, game theory by J. Huizinga, postmodernism); mesolevel (critical discourse analysis, content analysis); micro level (semiotic analysis). As a result, three versions of a work of art are formed.: the author’s intention; interpretation of the reader; images, ideas and symbols of the work, which have become an element of mass culture, which have been formed as a result of averaging ideas, values and meanings, supported by the majority and become popular. Thus, with the help of the formed classification of writers, understanding of modern dystopia and the presented scientific methods, it is proposed to analyze this phenomenon in the context of the formation and representation of political ideology.
Retrospective analysis and prospects for further development of NATO operational thinking
Authors:   Moscow State Linguistic University, Korepanov Boris O.
Published: September 2023

This article reviews Z. Lautsch’s monograph “The Foundations of NATO Operational Thinking. A Retrospective Analysis of Operational Thinking in the 80s and Assessment of Development Prospects”. A brief introduction to the author is given. His approaches to the basic concepts defining operational thinking as a complex phenomenon are reviewed. It is noted that the author uses the points of view of both Western and Soviet military science in his reflections. The author analyses Z. Lautsch’s reflections on Germany’s role in the multinational alliance structure during the last decade of the Cold War. The evolution of NATO operational thinking from air-to-ground combat doctrine in the 1980s to cognitive warfare in the sixth operational domain in the 21st century is examined. The concept of „petty warfare” in the views of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the role of operational command in its conduct are touched upon. Particular attention is paid to analyzing the relationships between the framework states of the North Atlantic Alliance and their role in the development of operational thinking at the present stage. In particular, the role of Germany as a logistics centre for the entire alliance in Europe is emphasised. The importance of rearming the Bundeswehr and enhancing its credibility in the eyes of the population and at European level is noted. It underscores the need to forge links between the military doctrines of all alliance members and to adopt uniform standards for combat and operational training. This direction of development is of primary importance for the USA, France, the UK, Germany and Italy. The author notes that the Western and Eastern models of operational thinking had conceptual similarities in content and scope.
Emotional Stability as a Factor in Teaching
Authors:   Saratov State Socio-Economic University, Antonova E.A.
Published: September 2023

This article examines the state of scientific exploration and the main subjects concerning formation of emotional stability as a factor in teaching. The author notes the tendency to exaggerate the biological aspects of emotional stability and indicates the need for serious consideration of social conditions for human development.
The Axiological Aspect of Money Phenomenon
Authors:   Saratov State Technical University, Imasheva E.G.
Published: September 2023

The problems of identifying the essence and definition of money, designation of various methodological approaches to the phenomenon in the context of modern domestic researches are considered in the article. The function of money extended beyond economic factors limits intensifies the existential-axiological component of the phenomenon. This allows us to refer to the axiological approach in the money phenomenon study.
Adolescents and Self Explanatory Style Events Parents
Authors:   Orenburg branch of the Non-State Autonomous non-profit educational organization ", Rahmankulova S.A. ,   Institute of Business and Politics"
Published: September 2023

Representations of the child about yourself begin to emerge in the process of interaction with parents, it is in the family are the foundation for a favorable or unfavorable development of selfappraisal of the child. The possibility of the relationship adolescents teenager with how positively interpreted the events emotionally close parent.
About Rhetoric of Crisis in Philosophy
Authors:   Saratov State University, Bogatov M. A.
Published: September 2023

The article discusses the topic of the crisis of modern philosophy. This theme is presented as special crisis rhetoric not interested in philosophy. Rhetoric contrasts to theme of philosophy as a way of escaping from the externally imposed rhetorical tricks. As a result, attempt to define a specific mode of existence of philosophy and the philosopher is given.
Features of Personal Qualities of Individuals with Neurotic Internal Conflicts
Authors:   Saratov State University, Krasilnikov I. A.
Published: September 2023

In the article empirical research of features of personal qualities of women with neurotic internal conflicts is resulted. We have shown the comparative analysis of personal qualities between groups conditionally healthy and sick of a neurosis. The received results allow more to understand deeply a role of person in origin of internal conflicts.
An Analysis of the Vocational and Personal Formation of Prospective Professionals in the Field of Information Technology under the Aspect of the Scenario (Modelling) Approach
Authors:   Kuznetsk Institute of Information and Management Technologies (branch of Penza State University), Plotkina L. N.
Published: September 2023

The article reveals the essence of the scenario (modelling) approach to the analysis of the professional and personal formation of prospective IT professionals. Under this aspect there is presented a theoretical foundation of the author's experience in applying the scenario approach to the analysis of the empirical data gathered in the course of study. It is also noted that the scenarios of the vocational and personal formation can not evolve beyond certain spatial and temporal limits.
The Model of Inductive Thinking Development Learners at Language Schools
Authors:   Saratov State University, Argisheva I. G.
Published: September 2023

The article reveals the significance of inductive thinking development for language school learners and suggests its descriptive mode. The realization of the model is represented by the logics of its blocks. The effectiveness of the model is defined by the criteria and data demonstrating the degree of inductive thinking formation.
Adapting to a New Normal: Changes in Behavioral Symptoms in Children with ADHD During Online Education
Authors: ÇARKAXHİU BULUT Gresa , GÖKÇE Sebla , GÜMÜŞTAŞ Funda
Published: September 2023

Objective: Children with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), are considered a particularly vulnerable group due to the distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated social isolation measures. This study aimed to examine the alterations in symptoms of children with ADHD during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Methods: Sociodemographic data and ADHD symptom scores, measured using the Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham scale (SNAP-IV) parent form, were obtained from patient files from the same educational year prior to the pandemic. In addition to pandemic-related inquiries, parents were requested to complete the SNAP form again to assess their children's current conditions.

Results: Of the total 104 cases, 28.8% were female with a mean age of 10.5 (SD=2.4). There were no significant differences in ADHD symptom scores before and during quarantine. Participants who received regular online education had a significantly lower rate of externalizing problems. Children with parents who developed new onset negative emotional problems exhibited a significantly higher rate of internalizing problems. Participants whose fathers worked from home had a significantly lower rate of internalizing problems compared to children with fathers working in an office or who were unemployed.

Conclusions: The pandemic did not induce changes in the core symptoms of ADHD. It is inferred that educational planning for children, parental well-being, and accommodating parents' employment opportunities are among the most critical factors in maintaining the well-being of children and adolescents with ADHD during the pandemic period.
Factor Analysis of Sharia Mobile Banking Using the Utaut2 Model in Millenial Generations
Authors: Julita Zia , Susy Suhendra Euphrasia
Published: September 2023

The rapid development of technology has had an impact on a variety of fields, one of which is banking. All banks compete in making services digitally. Shariah Bank provides mobile banking app services for use by millennial-dominated customers. The aim of this research is to identify the factors that influence millennials use of mobile sharia banking using the UTAUT2 model. This research is quantitative research, where the research instrument is a questionnaire with a Google Form to obtain primary data from respondents. The population in this study is the millennials in the Jabodetabek region; the number of samples used was as high as 200 respondents. The sampling method is non-probability sampling with purposive sampling. The analytical method used is PLS-SEM. The results of this study show that performance expectancy, social influence, facilitating condition, price value, and habit influence behavioral intention. Use behavior is influenced by facilitating conditions, habits, and behavioral intentions. The conclusion of this study is that it proved that the construction of UTAUT2, consisting of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, hedonic motivation, habit, and price value, has important roles in determining the intentions and attitudes of mobile banking use.
The assessment of Tp-e interval and Tp-e/QT ratio in patients with morbid obesity before and after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Authors: AYDIN Altan
Published: September 2023

Aim: Tp-e/QT ratio is a novel marker of ventricular repolarisation. Obesity has been associated with various cardiovascular changes and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Obesity may be associated with prolongation of the QT interval, which could potentially increase the risk of ventricular arrhythmias. We aimed to research the assessment of Tp-e interval and Tp-e/QT ratio before and after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in patients with morbid obesity.

Material and Methods: In this study, we enrolled 93 consecutive patients with a BMI >40 kg/m2 or BMI >35kg/m2 with comorbidities who had previously failed to lose weight with conservative methods underwent LSG between January 2012 and December 2016.

Results: Heart rate (75.7 ± 4.7 vs. 72.8 ± 11.4; p=0.486), QT interval (358.1 ± 32.0 vs. 362.6 ± 30.4; p=0.399) and QTc interval (399.0 ± 34.3 vs. 396.2 ± 30.9; p=0.621) were similar before and after LSG. Tp-e interval (81.3 ± 11.4 vs. 76.3 ± 10.9; p=0.004), Tp-e/QT ratio (0.23 ± 0.04 vs. 0.21 ± 0.04; p=0.002), Tp-e/QTc ratio (0.20 ± 0.03 vs. 0.19 ± 0.03; p=0.001) were significantly different before and after LSG.

Conclusion: Our study showed that morbid obesity may have a negative effect on ventricular repolarization. Substantial weight loss following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in obese patients is accompanied by a significant improvement in ventricular repolarization.
Üniversite öğrencileri arasında COVID-19 hastalığı ile ilgili bilgi düzeyi, tutum ve davranışların değerlendirilmesi
Authors: SARI Nuran , İŞLEYEN Açelya , TEK Dilara , KARAKUŞ Müge , KASAPOĞLU Naz , BİLGİÇ Süveyda , ULUSOY Zeynep Ece
Published: September 2023

Amaç: Dünyada 11 Mart 2020 tarihinde ilan edilen, Ağır Akut Solunum Sendromu-Koronavirüs-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, SARS-CoV-2) etkeninin neden olduğu COVID-19 pandemisinin etkileri varyantları ile günümüzde de devam etmektedir. Aşılama ve korunma önlemleri ile kontrol altına alınmaya çalışılan salgında dünyada konfirme edilen sayılara göre 769.774.646 insan hastalanıp ve 6.955.000 ölüm saptanmıştır. Bu çalışmada COVID-19 hastalığı ile ilgili üniversite öğrencilerinin bilgi düzeyini araştırmak, hastalığa yönelik tutumlarını belirlemek ve davranış şekilleri değerlendirerek ileride yapılacak çalışmalar ve uygulamalar için yol gösterici olmak amaçlanmıştır.

Gereç ve Yöntemler: Araştırmamız tanımlayıcı türde, kesitsel bir saha çalışmasıdır. Araştırmanın evrenini Tıp, Diş Hekimliği, Mühendislik Fakültesi öğrencileri oluşturmaktadır. Anket ulusal ve uluslararası literatür taraması sonucu oluşturularak, çevrimçi sistemle uygulanmıştır.

Bulgular: Ankete, Mühendislik fakültesinden 472, Tıp fakültesinden 113, Diş hekimliğinden 25, toplam 610 öğrenci katılmıştır. Öğrencilerin 317’si kadın, yaş ortalamaları 21.4 ± 1.9 saptanmıştır. Doksanbir öğrenci COVID-19 hastalığı geçirmiştir. Sadece 50’si COVID-19 aşısı olmuştur. Aşı olanlar 37 öğrencide kol ağrısı, baş ağrısı ve kas ağrısı gibi yan etkiler görmüştür. Aşı olmayanların 447’si aşı olmayı düşünüyorken, 113 kişi yan etkisinden çekindiği için, etkinliğine inanmadığı için ve iğneden korktuğu için aşı olmayı istememektedir

Mühendislik öğrencileri; COVID-19 virüsü antibiyotikle tedavi edilebilir (p=0.001), hastalığın kesin tedavisi vardır (p=0.001), evden çıktığımda eldiven takıyorum (p=0.011), virüsün laboratuvarda üretildiğini düşünüyorum (p=0.001), bağışıklığım güçlü, virüse karşı önlem almam gerektiğini düşünmüyorum (p=0.013 ) cevapları ile diğer bölümlere göre bilgi eksiklikleri daha yüksek bulunmuştur.

Sonuçlar: Üniversite öğrencileri arasında COVID-19 hastalığı ile ilgili yanlış bilgi ve davranışlar olduğu görülmüştür. Temel eğitimlerin tüm bölümlere verilmesi sağlanmalıdır.
Association between traditional cardiovascular risk factors and clinical phenotype of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Authors: Ezhova A. V. , Zaitsev V. V. , Ishmukhametov G. I. , Andreeva S. E. , Antonova A. P. , Dautov D. R. , Konasov K. S. , Gurshchenkov A. V. , Gordeev M. L. , Kostareva A. A. , Moiseeva O. M.
Published: September 2023

Despite the fact that the principles of diagnosing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) are clearly defined in current guidelines, in real clinical practice one has to deal with a large number of comorbid patients where the diagnosis of HCM is not so obvious. Objective. To analyze the clinical and demographic characteristics of patients referred to the Almazov National Medical Research Center with the diagnosis of HCM. Design and methods. The registry included 1168 patients who were provisionally or definitively diagnosed with HCM in the period from 2010–2021. Out of them, 280 patients were excluded from the study. The patients included in the registry were divided into two groups: 1) patients meeting the criteria for HCM — 578 people (57,0 %); 2) patients of the so-called “gray zone” with the left ventricular wall thickness of 15-19 mm and concomitant arterial hypertension (HTN) — 310 (30,0 %) people. Results. In the first group of patients with HCM criteria, 326 (56,4 %) patients were aged 31–59 years and 35,5 % in the group older than 60 years. In the 2nd group there were 52,9 % (n = 164) patients older than 60 years, p < 0,001. 69,2 % of patients in the first group and 96,1 % of the 2nd group had a previous history of HTN. In relatives of patients of the first group, sudden cardiac death was more common — 3,5 versus 0,6 % in group 2, p < 0,05. Family history of HCM was observed in 6,2 % in group 1 versus 0,3 % in group 2, p < 0,001. In the first group, the obstructive form of HCM was more common — 54,5 versus 37,7 % in the second group, p < 0,001. Using logistic regression, the correctness of the classification of patients with HCM was assessed. The percentage of correct diagnoses was 94,1 % (Wald test = 78,317, p < 0,0001). Conclusions. Traditional risk factors, such as HTN and diabetes mellitus, not only make it difficult to diagnose HCM, but also aggravate its clinical presentation: myocardial hypertrophy, ventricular arrhythmias, and atrial fibrillation. The most important indicators in the classification of patients with suspected HCM were the thickness of the left ventricular wall according to echocardiographic data and the presence of HTN disproportionate to the degree of structural changes in the myocardium.
Target organ damage in people with chronic heart failure infected with human immunodeficiency virus depending on blood pressure control
Authors: Goryacheva O. G.
Published: September 2023

Objective. To study target organ damage in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), depending on the control of blood pressure (BP) in a single-stage clinical study. Design and methods. We examined 240 patients with HIV infection in a multidisciplinary hospital. The diagnosis of CHF was confirmed by the plasma level of the N-terminal fragment of the brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), echocardiographic criteria, and clinical signs. Subsequently, patients with CHF and elevated BP ≥ 140/90 mm Hg (40 people) and with BP from 91/61 to 139/89 mm Hg (76 people) were selected. In all patients we assessed serum levels of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1 (TIMP-1) and cystatin C to assess renal filtration function. We also performed non-invasive arteriography with the determination of daytime BP for 3 hours using TensioMed ArterioGraph 24 (Great Britain). The data were processed using the Statistica 13.0 program. Results. In patients with CHF and HIV infection BP ≥ 140/90 mm Hg was associated with subclinical arterial disease, manifested by an increase in augmentation indices and pulse wave velocity, as well as an increase in serum level of TIMP-1. It was also accompanied by a decrease in the renal filtration function, which was confirmed by a higher serum level of cystatin C and a lower glomerular filtration rate calculated on the basis of cystatin C using the CKD-EPIcys. Myocardial remodeling in patients with CHF, HIV and elevated BP ≥ 140/90 mm Hg is presented by a more frequent left ventricular diastolic dysfunction, left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), and left atrial dilatation. In patients with CHF and HIV infection, BP ≥ 140/90 mm Hg is associated with a higher incidence of heart failure, thrombocytopenia and a history of serum iron deficiency, as well as the intake of protease inhibitors and nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Conclusions. In patients with HIV infection and CHF, an increase in BP ≥ 140/90 mm Hg is associated with the subclinical damage of arterial wall, kidneys and myocardium (mainly diastolic dysfunction, LVH and left atrial dilatation). The use of protease inhibitors and nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors is more common in individuals with elevated BP ≥ 140/90 mm Hg.
Personal anxiety and its associations with work stress in open urban population
Authors: Akimova E. V. , Kayumova M. M. , Gafarov V. V. , Bessonova M. I. , Akimov A. M. , Gakova E. I. , Gakova A. A. , Petelina T. I.
Published: September 2023

Objective. The aim of the study was to determine the associations of a high level of personal anxiety (PA) with stress at work among women in an open urban population. Design and methods. A cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted on a representative sample of 1000 women aged 25-64, formed from the electoral lists of citizens of the city of Tyumen, the response rate was 70,3 %. PA and stress at work was assessed by the standard WHO MONICA-MOPSY questionnaire. Results. Among women of the open population of a medium urbanized city of Western Siberia, PA is rather prevalent with the prevalence of its high level over a low level in the age range and the achievement of an absolute maximum in a high level of PA in the fifth decade of life. Stress at work during the previous twelve months was manifested as following: more than a third of respondents began to perform additional work, by the sixth decade of life, the workload had stabilized. Responsibility at the workplace was reported as high by more than half of the population, about 40 % of women denied the possibility of a good rest after a working day. In women with a high level of PA, stress at work was associated with the increase in responsibility at the workplace and the lack of opportunities for rest after a working day. Conclusions. Thus, the results of the study obtained on an open urban population identified the most vulnerable age categories of women with a high level of PA, as well as the relationships between PA and work-related stress. Our results can serve as a scientific basis for the development of preventive programs to reduce the risks of cardiovascular diseases in female populations of medium urbanized cities of Western Siberia.
Performance of bituminous paving mixtures containing recycled concrete aggregate, fly ash and rice husk ash: A probabilistic approach
Authors: Giri Jyoti Prakash , Panda Mahabir , Priyadarshini Monalisa
Published: September 2023

Due to the rapid increase in construction activities, the depletion of natural resources is accelerating. Extensive research has focused on finding alternative materials to conserve resources and minimize costs. This study explores the utilization of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) as a substitute for coarse aggregate, along with waste materials like fly ash (FA) and rice husk ash (RHA) as fillers in bituminous paving mixtures. The aim is to address environmental concerns and waste disposal issues. The research evaluates the performance of different filler types in non-conventional bituminous mixtures using VG 30 grade bitumen as a binder, specifically for lower bituminous layers. A typical bitumen concentration of 5% by weight of dense bituminous macadam (DBM) mixtures is chosen based on existing literature. The study assesses various performance characteristics, including Marshall parameters, indirect tensile strength, and moisture susceptibility. A probabilistic approach is employed to determine the most suitable distribution model, focusing on retained stability (RS) as a measure of moisture susceptibility. For this, fifteen distribution functions were considered with three Goodness-of-fit (GOF) tests. To identify the best suitable function, 50 numbers of samples were prepared to find RS with two types of fillers and two types of coarse aggregate. Experimental results indicate that mixtures with natural aggregate exhibit slightly superior performance, but those with RCA meet all the requirements specified in relevant Indian codes and specifications. The probability analysis confirms that the Burr distribution best fits the experimental data, particularly for moisture susceptibility characteristics.
Research trends in the environmental assessment of poplar plantations in Hungary: A bibliometric analysis
Authors: Mulyana Budi , Polgár András , Vityi Andrea
Published: September 2023

Climate change mitigation and adaptation are essential issues at many summit meetings. Environmental assessment is a possible tool to describe the potential sequestration of carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. The forest carbon stock and life cycle assessment approach was used here to analyze poplar plantations in Hungary. This study aims to describe the research trends of environmental assessment of poplar plantations in Hungary using VOSviewer software. A total of 1,528 documents from the Scopus database were used in this research. VOSviewer analysis was conducted to detail the bibliometric maps from generic (“forest” OR “forestry” AND “Hungary”), medium (“poplar” AND “Hungary”), and specific (“poplar” AND “carbon” AND “Hungary” / (“poplar” AND “life cycle assessment”) OR (“LCA” AND “Hungary”). The findings show that the number of documents on forest research in Hungary has increased significantly since the 2000s. However, items on environmental assessment, either forest carbon or life cycle assessment, produced only a tiny number with weak links. In conclusion, i). the large number of collected documents produced more clusters; ii). The item of Hungary is the most frequently used keyword in the research article; and iii). The research theme of environmental assessment (carbon sequestration and life cycle assessment) of poplar plantations in Hungary is the continuing lack of knowledge. Furthermore, the research on biodiversity and climate change mitigation (carbon stock and sequestration) were prominent topics that many researchers do. In the future, research on climate change mitigation through the life cycle assessment to analyze global warming potential (GWP) from forestry activities is a prospective research topic to enrich the study on poplar bioenergy plantations.
Characteristics, potential and challenges of plant factories with artificial lighting (PFALs): Introduction
Authors:   Japan Plant Factory Association, Japan, Kozai Toyoki , Hayashi Eri ,   Japan Plant Factory Association, Japan
Published: September 2023

Plant factories with artificial lighting (PFALs) or vertical farms can contribute to solving global and local issues of food safety and security, protecting the environment, increasing demands for higher quality fresh foods, and reducing food mileage and food loss. However, current PFALs consume significant amounts of electricity, chemical fertilizer, metals, cement and other materials, which emit CO2 during their manufacture. CO2 emissions from electricity generation can be most efficiently reduced by using natural energy instead of fossil fuels. PFALs aim to achieve the highest productivity, yield, and quality, with minimum resource use and waste emission, including greenhouse gases. One of the essential characteristics of PFALs is an airtight and thermally-insulated cultivation room with sensors for measuring all resource inputs, product outputs, environmental factors, and plant phenotypes. This chapter overviews the characteristics, potential, and challenges of PFALs and outlines the scope of the book it introduces.
Optimizing energy and other resource use in vertical farms
Authors:   University of Bologna, Italy, Orsini Francesco , Carotti Laura ,   University of Bologna, Italy, Kazem Souri Mohammad ,   University of Bologna, Italy, Pennisi Giuseppina ,   University of Bologna, Italy, Gianquinto Giorgio ,   University of Bologna, Italy
Published: September 2023

Plant factories utilizing artificial light (PFALs) perform particularly well in terms of resource efficiency, although energy use, mainly due to the use of artificial light for plant photosynthesis, remains high. This chapter presents the latest innovations in horticulture, photobiology, climate management technology and urban symbiosis aimed at reducing the use of energy, water and soil for crop cultivation in PFALs in order to achieve the highest levels of resource use efficiency.
Application of machine vision in plant factories
Authors:   Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China, Ma Wei , Tian Zhiwei ,   Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Published: September 2023

Plant factories have great potential for mitigating the contradiction between the growing global population and food scarcity. Machine vision plays an important role during automated food production, covering each production stage from raising seedlings, transplanting, management, harvesting and grading to packaging. In this paper, the prospects of machine vision application in plant factories are analyzed, then the present research utilizing this technology are summarized, including plant growth monitoring, robot operation assistance and fruit grading. Through the analyses, it is found that although existing methods have solved various practical problems with the advantages of low cost, high efficiency and high precision, there are still various challenges facing machine vision. Firstly, changing lighting conditions, complex indoor environments and color similarities between a plant’s organs can cause common image segmentation algorithms to fail. The lack of standard agricultural datasets hinders deep learning and unsupervised classification algorithms from making significant progress. Secondly, there are various theoretical knowledge gaps regarding the application of machine vision in the specific plant factory environment, which seriously hinders its application effect. Thirdly, a shortage of special image acquisition devices and supporting facilities has resulted in poor image quality. All these factors hinder machine vision to promote the development of plant factories. Nevertheless, this technology remains a powerful tool and is currently irreplaceable. We believe that machine vision will become more robust, efficient and reliable with the development of computer technology, the application of deep learning and updated algorithms.
Effect of far-red light on improving yields of tomatoes produced in vertical farms
Authors:   Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands, Ji Yongran , Butturini Michele ,   Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands
Published: September 2023

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is one of the major crops cultivated globally and one of the most important vegetable crops in the world. While open field production is the primary method for producing freshly consumed tomatoes, protected environment production has seen rapid expansion in recent decades. Vertical farming is gaining interest as a potential production method. This chapter focuses on recent research published in Ji et al. (2019, 2020, 2021) on the physiological and molecular mechanisms by which far-red radiation increased tomato yield. Subsequently, we discuss the possible applications of this knowledge to vertical farming and the key aspects for a dedicated breeding of tomatoes varieties suitable for growing in vertical farms.
Data-driven operations for a productive and sustainable plant factory
Authors:   Shinnippou Ltd, Japan, Kai Katashi , Okabe Morio ,   Shinnippou Ltd, Japan
Published: September 2023

Our “808 FACTORY” business has been profitable for eight years since establishment of our first plant factory. Here, we present the business model of the brand that we have been operating. We discuss factory layout and operation management. We review measures of productivity per unit cultivation area, per unit of electric energy consumption, per labor hour and merchantability/commercialization ratio. We also outline control of variables such as temperature, photoperiod, airflow, CO2 and nutrient supply.
Uzaktan Eğitimde Öz-Yönetimli Öğrenme Becerileri Ölçeği Geliştirme Çalışması
Authors: YILMAZER Zehra , KARTAL Şefik
Published: September 2023

Bu araştırma, uzaktan eğitim sürecinde ortaokul öğrencilerinin öz-yönetimli öğrenme becerilerini belirleyici ölçek geliştirmek amacı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma 2021-2022 eğitim öğretim yılında İç Anadolu Bölgesinde bulunan bir ilin merkez ilçesindeki 16 ortaokulda öğrenim gören 399 ortaokul öğrencisinden toplanan verilerle yürütülmüştür. Veri analizinde geçerlilik kontrolü amacıyla açımlayıcı ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizleri birlikte yapılırken, güvenirlik kontrolü amacıyla Cronbach Alfa katsayıları hesaplanmıştır. Analizlerin uygulanması sonucunda Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) değeri 0.865 ve Bartlett Küresellik testi sonucu 1352.052 olarak elde edilmiştir. Ayrıca Bartlett Küresellik testi serbestlik derecesi (sd) 190 ve anlamlılık (p=0.000) gösterdiği görülmüştür. Ölçeğin açıklanan toplam varyansa oranı %57.063 olarak bulunmuştur. Yapılan analizler sonucunda ölçek yapısı 5 faktörlü (boyutlu) ve 20 maddenin bulunduğu bir yapıya dönüşmüştür. Madde yük değerleri .808 ile .515 arasında değişmektedir. Ölçeğin yapısını oluşturan boyutların madde içerikleri incelenerek boyutların isimlendirilmesi yapılmıştır. Bu bağlamda birinci boyut “Öz-kontrol Becerileri”, ikinci boyut “Öğrenme Becerileri”, üçüncü boyut “Üst-bilişsel Farkındalık Becerileri”, dördüncü boyut “Kaynak Belirleyebilme” ve beşinci boyut “Öğrenme İsteğini Sürdürebilme” şeklinde isimlendirilmiştir. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi sonucu 20 maddelik 5 boyutlu modelin uyum indeksi değerleri (x²/sd (CMIN/DF) = 1.629, RMSEA= .060, CFI=.903, GFI=.874, IFI=.906) olup; madde faktör yüklerinin .446 ile .817 arasında değiştiği görülmüştür. Uyum iyiliği indeks sonuçlarına göre modelin uyumlu olduğunu söylemek mümkündür. Uzaktan Eğitimde Öz-Yönetimli Öğrenme Becerileri Ölçeği’nin Cronbach Alfa değerleri; öz-kontrol becerileri için 0.775; öğrenme becerileri için 0.767; üst-bilişsel farkındalık becerileri için 0.667; kaynak belirleyebilme için 0.645 ve öğrenme isteğini sürdürebilme için 0.623’tür. Ölçek genelinde hesaplanan Cronbach Alfa değeri ise 0.868’dir. Bu bağlamda Uzaktan Eğitimde Öz-Yönetimli Öğrenme Becerileri Ölçeği’nin faktörleri ve ölçek geneli için bakıldığında yeterli güvenirlik düzeyine sahip olduğu görülmektedir.