bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Capacity building for conservation of the subterranean biodiversity of the Skadar/Shkodra Lake basin (Montenegro and Albania)
Authors: Năpăruş-Aljančič Magdalena , Pavićević Miloš , Merzlyakov Leonid , Turk Tajda , Theou Philippe , Ulqini Denik , Shumka Spase , Aljančič Gregor
Published: December 2023

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A contribution to the Slovenian spider fauna – IV
Authors: Kuralt Žan , Kostanjšek Rok
Published: December 2023

We provide a list of 171 spider species from 27 families recently recorded in Slovenia. Among them are first records of Nigma flavescens, Walckenaria alticeps, Pelecopsis parallela, Erigone autumnalis and Micaria subopaca for Slovenia and a second record of Zodarion rubidum, a species just recently added to the Slovenian spider fauna.
The first documented finds of Calliostoma laugieri (Payraudeau, 1826) (Gastropoda: Calliostomatidae) on the coastal mollusc shell deposit at Ankaran
Authors: Huč Sonja
Published: December 2023

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Albinism of Aesculapian snake Zamenis longissimus (Laurenti, 1768) in situ: first record for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Ćurić Ana
Published: December 2023

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Favna kačjih pastirjev (Odonata) naravnega rezervata Ribniki v dolini Drage pri Igu (Ljubljansko barje, osrednja Slovenija)
Authors: Vinko Damjan , Šalamun Ali , Tratnik Ana , Erbida Nina , Pirnat Alja , Bahor Maja , Kablar Danijel , Kogovšek Peter , Šramel Nina , Hostnik Maja , Krelj Nika , Šabeder Nik , Tivadar Nika , Snoj Jaka , Bedjanič Matjaž
Published: December 2023

The current knowledge of the odonate fauna in the Ribniki v dolini Drage pri Igu Nature Reserve at the south-eastern outskirts of Ljubljansko barje is summarized, based on studies carried out in the 2018–2020 period and on older unpublished data of the authors and literature. Of the 72 species of Odonata known for Slovenia, 49 have been listed so far in the study area. Of these, 17 species are endangered, 5 protected and 2 listed in the appendices to the Habitats Directive, while 15 species are rare in the area. The local odonate fauna is compared with the odonate fauna of the wider area, with a list of 51 odonate species provided for the entire Ljubljansko barje, of which 7 have so far been found only in the area of Draga pri Igu. Nature conservation aspect is discussed with an emphasis on the species from the appendices of the Habitat Directive, the yellow-spotted whiteface (Leucorrhinia pectoralis), which has recently not been recorded elsewhere in central Slovenia, and the Balkan goldenring (Cordulegaster heros). Furthermore, we provide recommendations for further management of the nature reserve. The main threat factors affecting the odonate fauna in the area are listed and the need for monitoring the threatened species and further research is highlighted. To protect the odonate fauna in this part of Slovenia, the introduction of adapted and to nature conservation subordinated extensive management of wetlands and fishponds in the nature reserve is implicit.
First record of Violet Dropwing Trithemis annulata (Palisot de Beauvois, 1807) (Odonata: Libellulidae) in Slovenia
Authors: Vinko Damjan , Šalamun Ali
Published: December 2023

One adult male dragonfly Violet Dropwing Trithemis annulata was recorded at Lake Vogršček in the Vipava Valley (W Slovenia) during the Biological Students Research Camp – Otlica 2021. This first record for the country is presented and the species’ distribution in Europe outlined. Behavioural observations and data on the accompanying Odonata fauna are included. This widespread Afrotropical species has rapidly expanded its range in south and south-western Europe in the recent two decades, with global warming apparently being the main driver of this expansion. Hence, 73 Odonata species belonging to 29 genera and nine families are now reported for Slovenia. Trithemis is the seventh genus to be added to the family Libellulidae for the country. The discovery of T. annulata in the Vipava Valley in Slovenia is significant for the fact of being the northernmost observation on the Balkan Peninsula to date.
Discovery of the second nursery roost of the barbastelle bat Barbastella barbastellus (Schreber, 1774) in Slovenia
Authors: Gojznikar Jan , Mlakar Medved Matija
Published: December 2023

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New records of sheet web spiders from Slovenia (Arachnida: Araneae: Linyphiidae)
Authors: Kostanjšek Rok , Miller Jeremy
Published: December 2023

Spiders from the family Linyphiidae: Agnyphantes expunctus, Gongylidium rufipes, Hylyphantes nigritus, Oedothorax apicatus and Panamomops mengei, new for the Slovenian fauna, are discussed.
First record of albino Aesculapian Snake (Elaphe longissima) in Slovenia
Authors: Krofel Miha
Published: December 2023

The article presents the discovery of an albino Aesculapian Snake (Elaphe longissima) at Sredma near Brestrnica (UTM WM46, NE Slovenia). The specimen (gender unknown) was about 120 cm long adult with red eyes, pale yellowish underside and dark yellow head, dorsal side and flanks. This is most likely the very first find of this kind in Slovenia.
Unexpected record of the white-faced bush-cricket Decticus albifrons (Fabricius, 1775) (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae) in Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
Authors: Trontelj Peter
Published: December 2023

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Andreiniimon nuptialis (Karny, 1918), a new genus and species to the orthopteran fauna of Slovenia (Orthoptera: Phaneropteridae)
Authors: Bedjanič Matjaž
Published: December 2023

Two Andreiniimon nuptialis males were recorded on August 17th 2005, near Divača, south-western Slovenia. Together with a recent nearby record of the species from the vicinity of Trieste, north-eastern Italy, the new record outlines an apparently small and isolated northern population of the species and considerably extends the knowledge on its distribution range. Further field studies are needed to determine the exact distribution of the species in south-western Slovenia and north-eastern Italy, and to asses its habitat requirements and conservation status.
Spodnja Klevevška jama – pomembno zatočišče netopirjev in novo najdišče dolgokrilega netopirja (Miniopterus schreibersii) na Dolenjskem (JV Slovenija)
Authors: Presetnik Primož , Hudoklin Andrej
Published: December 2023

The finds of bats in the Spodnja Klevevška jama cave are described. In it, maternity colonies of Rhinolophus euryale and Myotis myotis and individual specimens of Rhinolophus hipposideros and Rhinolophus ferrumequinum were found. In September 2004, during migration to their hibernaculum, a group of 15 Schreiber’s bats (Miniopterus schreibersii) roosted in the cave. This is the only recent find of a colony of this species in the Dolenjska region.
Record of an Alpine Salamander (Salamandra atra) on Menišija plateau, Central Slovenia
Authors: Krofel Miha
Published: December 2023

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Beitrag zur Kenntnis der Kleinschmetterlinge (Microlepidoptera) von Štajersko und Koroško in Slowenien [A contribution to the knowledge of Microlepidoptera of Štajerska and Koroška region (NE Slovenia)]
Authors: Lesar Tone , Habeler Heinz
Published: December 2023

Für die Regionen Štajersko und Koroško in Slowenien werden alle erreichbar gewesenen Funddaten über die Familiengruppe der sogenannten Kleinschmetterlinge wiedergegeben. Der zeitliche Rahmen der Daten erstreckt sich von Literaturzitaten um 1864 bis zu aktuellen Bestandsaufnahmen von 2005. Es werden 909 Arten behandelt (zusammen mit Synonymen, Unterarten und Formen sind 1064 Taxa angegeben), weitere sieben Arten können nicht zum sicheren Bestand gerechnet werden und sind deshalb nur im Kapitel Kommentare und Diskussion erwähnt. Die 4640 Funddaten stammen von 227 konkret genannten Fundorten, was eine erhebliche geografische Streuung für das cca 6000 km² große Untersuchungsgebiet bedeutet.
This contribution comprises all avaliable records of microlepidoptera (unranked grouping of families within Lepidoptera)for slovenian regions Koroška and Štajerska. The records span from 1864 until 2005. 909 species are listed (together with synonimes, subspecies and forms the list includes 1064 taxa). Further seven species could not be confirmed and are only mentioned in the comments and discussion section. Alltogether 4640 records from 227 named localities were collated what gives a good coverage of a 600 km2 large area.
Topographical and vegetational characteristics of lynx kill sites in Slovenian Dinaric Mountains
Authors: Krofel Miha , Potočnik Hubert , Kos Ivan
Published: December 2023

We report on topographical and vegetational characteristics of 13 sites where Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) killed its prey in the Dinaric mountain range in Slovenia. The results suggest that lynx does not necessarily need dense vegetation and rugged terrain to successfully hunt its prey, however, it may influence its hunting success. A large part of the successful hunts took place on steep slopes and rugged terrain. 39% of kill sites were located in dolines, implying the potential importance of these karst structures for the hunting of large carnivores on ungulates in karst areas such as Dinaric Mountains.
Placobdella costata (Fr. Müller, 1846) (Hirudinea: Glossiphoniidae), a leech species new for Slovenia
Authors: Vamberger Melita , Trontelj Peter
Published: December 2023

The glossiphoniid leech Placobdella costata was confirmed in 2006 for the first time in Slovenia at a complex of fish ponds named 'Draga pri Igu' some 10 km south of Ljubljana (Central Slovenia). Up to 15 leeches were found attached to European pond turtles (Emys orbicularis), the main host species.
Selektywność interwencji humanitarnych ONZ
Authors: Wysota Bogumił
Published: December 2023

W ostatnich latach Rada Bezpieczeństwa ONZ coraz częściej krytykowana jest za wybiórczość i stosowanie podwójnych standardów w reakcji na kryzysy humanitarne. Ta różnica w działaniu stwarza pytania, jakie czynniki motywują Organizację Narodów Zjednoczonych do reakcji. W artykule autor wskazuje powody selektywności interwencji motywowanych czynnikami humanitarnymi.
An Empirical Evaluation of Columnar Storage Formats
Authors: Zeng Xinyu , Hui Yulong , Shen Jiahong , Pavlo Andrew , McKinney Wes , Zhang Huanchen
Published: December 2023

Columnar storage is a core component of a modern data analytics system. Although many database management systems (DBMSs) have proprietary storage formats, most provide extensive support to open-source storage formats such as Parquet and ORC to facilitate cross-platform data sharing. But these formats were developed over a decade ago, in the early 2010s, for the Hadoop ecosystem. Since then, both the hardware and workload landscapes have changed.

In this paper, we revisit the most widely adopted open-source columnar storage formats (Parquet and ORC) with a deep dive into their internals. We designed a benchmark to stress-test the formats' performance and space efficiency under different workload configurations. From our comprehensive evaluation of Parquet and ORC, we identify design decisions advantageous with modern hardware and real-world data distributions. These include using dictionary encoding by default, favoring decoding speed over compression ratio for integer encoding algorithms, making block compression optional, and embedding finer-grained auxiliary data structures. We also point out the inefficiencies in the format designs when handling common machine learning workloads and using GPUs for decoding. Our analysis identified important considerations that may guide future formats to better fit modern technology trends.
Bergson’s Arguments for Matter as Images in
Matter and Memory
Authors: Murayama Tatsuya
Published: December 2023

In Matter and Memory, Bergson identifies a problem with perception and resolves it by arguing that matter is an aggregate of images. However, it is unclear whether and how Bergson justifies this thesis, and interpreters differ considerably on this question. This paper formulates and analyzes Bergson’s arguments for this thesis in Chapter 1 of Matter and Memory. Bergson presents five arguments, some of which echo arguments in early modern philosophy. They jointly compose a substantive, well-structured defense of his thesis. This paper also illuminates an aspect of Bergson’s method that departs from his famous reliance on intuition and is grounded in his conception of the clarity required in philosophy.
Reimagining educational linguistics: a post-competence perspective
Authors: Anderson Jason
Published: December 2023

Drawing on Bernstein’s sociology of education, this article offers a critical discussion of the origins, assumptions and values of educational linguistics since its foundation in the 1970s. It argues that the sociohistorical context in which the field emerged led to its areas of focus and mission being based on a number of problematic assumptions originating in a primarily Anglophone, Chomskyan theory of language and learning; assumptions that have led to it promoting a strong ‘competence model’ (Bernstein’s term) of education ever since, thereby exacerbating the disconnect between applied linguist and language teacher communities. After identifying important changes in language learning contexts and characteristics worldwide since the 1970s, the article presents a framework for reimagining educational linguistics that looks beyond competence to also recognise the validity of both literacy and pluralist orientations to education and the need for systems, institutions, programs and teachers to move flexibly or choose eclectically along a continuum between these. It discusses the implications of this reimagined vision, including for understandings of relationships in the classroom, notions of authenticity in texts and communities, language modality, curricular outcomes, assessment and language repertoires. A reimagined research agenda is also offered that it is hoped will support attempts to make educational linguistics relevant to the widest possible range of practitioner communities worldwide.
Transnational Feminisms in Development
Authors: Keahey Jennifer
Published: December 2023

This article joins feminist theory with testimony to deliver a manifesto for development and change. I begin with a review of the intersectional, postcolonial, and decolonial literatures, showing how transnational feminisms are rethinking development from below. Next, I share my growth as a white feminist scholar engaged with antiracist and decolonial praxis. Bringing theory into dialogue with lessons from the field, I identify six pathways for emancipation, or personal commitments to decentering whitestream logic in research and practice. These pathways have helped awaken me from the enchantment of a modern-colonial world-system engaged in endless warfare with difference. Recognizing that we do not have to be alike to be united in the struggle for global justice, I encourage you to share your own commitments to development. Through knowledge sharing, we may reclaim institutional spaces for the purpose of healing justice, helping address the trauma of systemic oppression from within as well as from without.
The history of vaccine and vaccination against influenza in Poland
Authors: Brydak Lidia B.
Published: December 2023

The influenza virus is an important cause of morbidity, complications and mortality worldwide. Anyone can be infected, regardless of latitude or age. The paper describes the history of obtaining a modern influenza vaccine that does not deviate from current World Health Organization standards in Poland. Dozens of studies assessing the post-vaccination humoral response for different types of influenza vaccine, measuring levels of anti-haemagglutinin and anti-neuraminidase antibodies (although not in all of the studies) have been presented. The research was conducted mainly in high-risk populations, regardless of the age of vaccine recipients. What is noteworthy, the paper presents specific examples that may help promote prevention and encourage healthcare personnel to protect not only patients, but also their relatives. Prophylaxis in the form of vaccination is the cheapest and most effective form of preventing both dangerous complications and mortality. Infection caused by the influenza virus should be viewed not only in the context of exacerbation of a pre-existing disease or causing a new disease, but also in terms of measurable public costs. There are many types of imported influenza vaccines available on the Polish pharmaceutical market, from the inactivated intramuscular split or subunit vaccine to the intranasal live vaccine obtained from strains adapted to lower replication temperatures. Currently, quadrivalent influenza vaccines, i.e. containing two influenza A virus subtypes (A/H1N1/pdm09, A/H3N2) and two influenza B virus lineages (Victoria and Yamagata), are used. Depending on the type of vaccine, immunisation is recommended from the age of 6 months, whereas the upper age limit is not specified. The composition of vaccines is updated every epidemic season.
Prevalence and factors associated with long COVID in adults from Southern Brazil: findings from the PAMPA cohort
Authors: Feter Natan , Caputo Eduardo Lucia , Leite Jayne Santos , Delpino Felipe Mendes , Silva Luísa Silveira da , Vieira Yohana Pereira , Paz Isabel de Almeida , Rocha Juliana Quadros Santos , Silva Carine Nascimento da , Schröeder Natália , Silva Marcelo Cozzensa da , Rombaldi Airton José
Published: December 2023

Abstract: Most COVID-19 survivors have reported experiencing persistent symptoms after the infection - these types of cases are known as long COVID. Since Brazil was an epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, a high burden of long COVID is expected. This study aimed to identify the prevalence and factors associated with long COVID in adults in Southern Brazil, analyzing data from the PAMPA cohort. Participants filled out a self-reported online questionnaire in June 2022. This study only included subjects who tested positive for COVID-19. Long COVID was defined by any symptoms that persisted for at least three months after the SARS-CoV-2 infection. Poisson’s regression models with robust variance were used to identify factors associated with long COVID; and results were reported as prevalence ratios (PR) and respective 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). A total of 1,001 participants (77.4% women, mean age [SD] = 38.3 [11.9] years) were analyzed. The prevalence of long COVID among these patients was 77.4% (95%CI: 74.7; 79.9). The likelihood of long COVID was higher in unvaccinated participants (PR = 1.23, 95%CI: 1.06; 1.42), in those with chronic conditions (PR = 1.13, 95%CI: 1.04; 1.24), and in those who were hospitalized due to the COVID-19 infection (PR = 1.24, 95%CI: 1.16; 1.32). This prevalence was also higher in women (PR = 1.21, 95%CI: 1.09; 1.33) than in men. Physical activity was associated with a reduced likelihood of fatigue, neurological complications, coughing, and headaches as persistent symptoms after a COVID-19 infection. It was found that three out of four adults in Southern Brazil experienced long COVID. Public policies aiming to reduce the burden of long COVID must be prioritized, especially in groups that are at higher risk of developing this harmful condition.
INDICATORS OF FUNCTIONAL FITNESS AND COGNITIVE COMMITMENT IN ELDERLY
Authors: Dias Carolina Rego Chaves , Rocha Saulo Vasconcelos , Cardoso Jefferson Paixão , Ferreira Bruna Maria Palotino , Conceição Ariani França , Santos Clarice Alves dos
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT Introduction: Cognitive losses are among the most prevalent events in the elderly population and can cause functional deficits. Among the available non-drug prevention and treatment alternatives, the increase in functional fitness levels is presented as an important strategy suggesting improvements in the physical and cognitive function of the elderly triggered by exercise. Objective: To determine the predictive power of functional fitness indicators and establish their cutoff points as discriminators of cognitive impairment in the elderly. Methods: The sample comprised 310 elderly people who answered a questionnaire comprising sociodemographic information, lifestyle habits, hospitalization in the last 12 months, presence of comorbidity, and the Mini-Mental State Examination. Functional fitness was assessed using the Hand Grip Strength (HGS) and sitting and rising from a chair tests. To identify predictors of cognitive impairment, analysis of Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves was adopted, with a confidence interval of 95% (95%CI). Subsequently, the cut-off points with their respective sensitivities and specificities were identified. The analyses were performed respecting the significance level of 5%. Results: It was observed that some functional fitness indicators showed significant Area Under the Curve (AUC), and the sit-and-stand test (AUC=0.72; 95%CI: 0.64-0.77) showed the best results. The best cut-off points for the HGS and sit-and-stand tests were 18,8 kgf and eight repetitions, respectively. Conclusion: The results of the present study allow us to conclude that the sit-to-stand test is moderately efficient in discriminating the presence of cognitive impairment in the elderly. Level of Evidence III; Study Cross-sectional.
IS RESISTANCE TRAINING A PROTECTIVE FACTOR FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES IN CROSSFIT PRACTITIONERS?
Authors: Eustaquio José Martins Juliano , Pires Vitor de Pina , Prado Reuder Pereira , Naito Jaime Tadashi , Vilela Lorena Souza , Barbosa Neto Octávio
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of musculoskeletal injuries associated with CrossFit® practitioners and the relationship of this prevalence among those who concomitantly perform resistance training (RT). Methods: Cross-sectional study in which adult participants of both sexes were included, who answered a mixed morbidity questionnaire adapted. The participants were allocated into groups according to whether or not they practiced another modality along with CrossFit®, with emphasis on RT. Analytical and descriptive statistics procedures were used, with a statistical significance level of 5% (p<0.05). Results: A total of 179 participants were included in the study. Prevalences of musculoskeletal injuries were observed in the overall study sample of 32.4% and in those who perform CrossFit® with RT of 30.8%. The injury prevalence ratio for this group was 0.95, with lower injury prevalence for the upper limbs (p=0.03) and lower limbs (p=0.02). It is worth noting that 96% of the CrossFit® and RT practitioners did strength training focused only on the upper and/or lower limb musculatures, without specific training for the anatomical segment of the Core (lumbar and pelvis). Conclusion: RT associated with CrossFit® and covering all anatomical segments, can be considered a protective factor for the occurrence of musculoskeletal injuries in CrossFit®. Level of Evidence IV; Case Series.
EFFECT OF PERFORMANCE DETERMINANTS ON NHL FINAL GOAL DIFFERENCE
Authors: Wu Jiale , Shen Yanfei , Qian Dexing , Cui Yixiong
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT Introduction: In ice hockey games, the team's performance is influenced by many contextual factors, and understanding playing styles allows to reveal how key performance indicators vary under different situations. Objective: This research aims to explore the playing styles of elite ice-hockey teams and to identify key performance aspects under different final goal difference situations. Methods: This article analyzed compared the match performance of 31 National Hockey League teams during 1271 matches considering their playing styles and final goal difference. Results: The principal component analysis obtained 8 performance components describing the technical-tactical styles of the teams. The subsequent analysis found that there was significant difference between three match outcomes in unfavorable state, major penalties, puck possession maintaining ability, shot defending ability, aggressive performance (p<0.001; = 0.007-0.273). Conclusions: Higher-ranked teams winning the unbalanced games showed better performance in shot defending ability and aggressive performance. Lower-ranked teams losing in unbalanced games kept less possession of the puck and were more likely to be shorthanded (p<0.05, ES=0.131-1.410). The study demonstrates how playing styles can be used to contextualize key determinants from ice hockey games. Level of evidence I; Therapeutic Studies Investigating the Results of Treatment.
CONTEÚDO DE ÁGUA INTRACELULAR E EXTRACELULAR COM DIETAS DE CARREGAMENTO DE CARBOIDRATOS
Authors: Mizumoto Milton , Saunders Bryan , Gualano Bruno , Hernandez Arnaldo José
Published: December 2023

RESUMO Introdução: Em atividades físicas prolongadas a reposição hídrica e o conteúdo de glicogênio muscular são fatores limitantes em corredores de maratonas. O carregamento de carboidrato (CHO) nos dias anteriores à competição de resistência é um método comumente empregado para otimizar os estoques de glicogênio muscular e o desempenho no exercício. Uma vez que cada grama de glicogênio muscular liga-se a ≈2,7 a 4 gramas de água, a retenção hídrica pode ocorrer durante dietas de carregamento de carboidrato. Objetivo: Avaliar diferenças entre as estratégias de carregamento de carboidratos (Bergström e Sherman) no teor de água intracelular (AIC) ou água extracelular (AEC). Métodos: Vinte e três corredores foram alocados aleatoriamente para duas intervenções (Bergström e Sherman) num delineamento em “crossover”. Os participantes foram submetidos a uma avaliação inicial antes dos 3 dias de depleção de glicogênio, seguidos por 3 dias de carga de carboidratos com tempo de “washout” de 30 dias consistindo em dieta e treinamento normais. Utilizou-se a bioimpedância multifrequencial (BIS) para avaliar AIC e AEC na Etapa Inicial, Pós-depleção e Pós-CHO para determinar quaisquer diferenças entre os protocolos de Bersgstrom e Sherman. Também foram obtidas coletas de sangue para avaliar o potássio. Foram determinadas associações entre AIC, AEC e glicogênio muscular. Resultados: Não houve diferenças no conteúdo de AIC ou AEC entre as duas intervenções em qualquer momento. Houve um efeito do tempo para AIC, com aumento da etapa Pós-depleção para Pós-CHO sem qualquer diferença entre as intervenções. O potássio plasmático diminuiu entre a Linha de base e Pós-depleção em ambas condições. Não houve diferença no conteúdo de glicogênio muscular entre intervenções ou momentos. Conclusão: Não houve diferenças no conteúdo de AIC e AEC entre as intervenções de Bergström e Sherman em qualquer momento. Nível de Evidência I; Testes de Critérios Diagnósticos Desenvolvidos Anteriormente.
Validation of equations to estimate kidney function with and without adjustment by race/color in Brazilian adults (ELSA-Brazil)
Authors: Almeida Wagner Luis da Cruz , Barreto Sandhi Maria , Vidigal Pedro Guatimosim , Mill José Geraldo
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate accuracy and agreement between creatinine clearance (CrCl) measured in 12-h urine and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) calculated by the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD-4) and the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) formulas, with and without adjustment for race/color. Methods: Baseline data from the Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brazil) in adults (35-74 years of age) of both genders were used. Serum creatinine was measured in fasting blood and urinary creatinine was measured in an overnight 12-h urine collect. The agreement between CrCl and the calculated GFR was analyzed by the Bland-Altman method. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with race/color factor was used to verify differences between means of CrCl and GFR with and without correction for race/color. Statistical significance was accepted for p<0.05. Results: From 15,105 participants in the ELSA-Brazil, 12,813 had a validated urine collect. The Bland-Altman diagrams showed that formulas and CrCl agree with each other with a better accuracy for GFR <90 mL/.min x 1.73m2. The adjustment by race/color increased data dispersion. In this range, one-way ANOVA of CrCl with race/color factor showed similarity between groups (p=0.27). Conclusion: MDRD-4 and CKD-EPI are useful formulas for screening cases of chronic kidney disease, and correction by race/color, only in blacks or in black and brown subjects, proved to be unnecessary and reduced the reliability of the equations.
Perfil de utilização de psicofármacos durante a pandemia de COVID-19 em Minas Gerais, Brasil
Authors: Barros Juliana Cerqueira , Silva Sarah Nascimento
Published: December 2023

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever o perfil de dispensação de medicamentos da saúde mental analisando o uso antes e durante a pandemia de COVID-19 no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Métodos: Estudo farmacoepidemiológico a partir da análise retrospectiva dos registros de dispensação de psicofármacos na base de dados do SUS no estado de Minas Gerais (MG) nos períodos antes (2018–2019) e durante a pandemia de COVID-19 (2020–2021). Um banco de dados com os registros de dispensação dos municípios foi elaborado, sendo verificada a consistência de lançamento pelo teste de Análise de Variância (ANOVA). O consumo dos medicamentos foi mensurado em dose diária definida (DDD) por 1.000 habitantes/dia para o SUS, sendo a diferença entre os períodos avaliada pelo teste estatístico t de Student. Resultados: Durante a pandemia de COVID-19 houve aumento no consumo de psicofármacos no SUS-MG. Os medicamentos mais consumidos foram cloridrato fluoxetina, diazepam e fenobarbital sódico (DDD=5,89; 3,42; 2,49) no componente básico (CBAF), e olanzapina, risperidona e hemifumarato de quetiapina (DDD=0,80; 0,47; 0,38) no componente especializado da Assistência Farmacêutica (CEAF). Os maiores aumentos percentuais no consumo foram atribuídos ao clonazepam (75,37%) e carbonato de lítio (35,35%) no CBAF e levetiracetam (3.000,00%) e cloridrato de memantina (340,00%) no CEAF. Conclusão: A alteração do perfil de dispensação de psicotrópicos durante a pandemia de COVID-19 alerta quanto à necessidade de produção de mais estudos a fim de completar, confirmar ou afastar este perfil e monitorar o uso de psicofármacos pela população no contexto pós-pandêmico.
Gıda Fiyatları Neden Yükseliyor? Türkiye’de Üretici Ve Döviz Kuru Etkisinin ARDL İle İncelemesi
Authors: Demirağ İsmet , Sağır Murat
Published: December 2023

Gıda fiyatları enflasyon kavramının önemli alt başlıklarından biridir. Bu araştırma ile gıda fiyatları odağında, Türkiye’de tarım ürünleri üretici fiyatları ve döviz kuru değişkenleri arasında bilimsel bir ilişkinin varlığı ve boyutunun ortaya konması hedeflenmiştir. Çalışmada gıda fiyatlarını temsilen Gıda Fiyatları Endeksi, tarım ürünleri üretici fiyatlarını temsilen de Tarım Ürünleri Üretici Fiyat Endeksi serileri analize dahil edilmiştir. Değişkenlerin 2010 Ocak ayından 2022 Ağustos ayına kadar olan aylık verileri kullanılmıştır. Serilerin durağanlıkları ve Granger Nedensellikleri incelenmiş ardından seriler arasında olası ilişkiler ARDL sınır testi ile analiz edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak Gıda Fiyatları Endeksi, Tarım Ürünleri Üretici Fiyat Endeksi ve Dolar kuru serileri arasında uzun dönem bir ilişki tespit edilmiştir. Bu bağlamda, Gıda fiyatlarının uzun dönemde tarım üretici fiyatlarından ve dolar kurundan etkilendiği ancak kur etkisinin tarım üretici fiyatlarından daha fazla gıda fiyatlarını artırdığı bulunmuştur. Dolayısı ile gıda fiyatlardaki artışlarla mücadelede en etkin yol dolar karşısında Türk lirasının değer kazanması için uygulanacak ekonomi politikası olacaktır.
Russell ve Kozmolojik Argüman: Açıklayıcılık Açısından Teizm-Ateizm
Authors: Ağca Fatma Nur
Published: December 2023

Leibniz’in kozmolojik argümanı, yeter neden ilkesine dayanarak olumsal varlıkların var olmasından zorunlu bir varlığın var olduğu sonucunun çıkarılmasını hedefler. Buna göre, varlığının açıklaması kendisinde bulunmayan olumsal varlıklar, varlıklarının açıklanabilmesi için zorunlu bir varlığa ihtiyaç duyarlar. Bertrand Russell ise olumsal varlıkların bütününe birden bir açıklama arayışı içerisine girmenin anlamsız olduğunu ve meşru olmadığını savunur. Bu çalışmada, Russell’ın Leibnizci kozmolojik argümana yönelttiği eleştiriler değerlendirilmiştir. Öncelikle Russell’ın zorunlu varlık kavramının bir anlamının olmadığı düşüncesi irdelenmiştir. Daha sonra ise Russell’ın âlemin tek tek parçalarının bir nedeni olmasından bütününün bir nedeni veya açıklaması olması gerekmediği tezi eleştirel bir biçimde ele alınmıştır. Russell’ın bu kategorik yargısının ele alınması, ateizmin açıklayıcılığının ve rasyonelliğinin değerlendirilmesi açısından önemlidir. Diğer yandan, teizmin âlemin varlığı için talep ettiği yeterli açıklamanın ateistik bir çerçevede verilip verilemeyeceği ise tartışmalıdır. Bu makalede, âlem için yeterli açıklama talebine teistik bir çerçevede uygun ve makul bir karşılık verilebileceği savunulmaktadır.
Demand for and Efficiency of Innovative Educational Technologies: Results of Qualitative Study
Authors: Bakhmatova Tatyana , Olshevskaya Anna
Published: December 2023

Universities traditionally play a major role in creating innovations and implementing them elsewhere and during the educational process. Whether innovations are efficient and boost quality of university edu­cation is still debatable. The qualitative study conducted by means of focus group interviews presents students’ opinions on capacity and efficiency of various innovative technologies in education. Some advantages and limitations of both current and prospective technolo­gies (augmented reality, hologram) are revealed. The limitations result from painstaking and costly process of introducing some innovative technologies, besides, both faculty and students could be psychologically unprepared and lack certain competencies to make use of them. The factors influencing successful implementation and relevance of innovations are analyzed. It has been concluded and further substantiated that traditional and innovative technologies should be flexibly combined to fully meet capabilities and needs of students. Technological innovations in the educational process should be accompanied by pedagogical innovations and incentivize students as well. Only in this case, students alongside with teachers will be involved in the generation of knowledge.
The Development of Discourse Competence in English Classes Through Distance Learning
Authors: Lipko Yulia , Antipieva Irina
Published: December 2023

Issues related to teaching listening and speaking in English lessons as important components of discourse competence become especially relevant in the context of distance learning. The main purpose of the study was to examine the content of such online platforms as ESL Video and TubeQuizard and the ways these resources can be used at online English classes. The research conducted using the descriptive method together with the method of comparative analysis has led to the conclusion that these online resources have a number of advantages and can be successfully used in the process of distance learning in English. As a result, a number of exercises were compiled basing on the video clip taken from the ESL Video platform. The exercises are aimed at improving students’ listening and communication skills. All the given tasks are made up on the basis of generally accepted methods of working with audio texts.
EdU Staining Protocol in juvenileF. hepatica v1
Authors: McCusker Paul , Wells Duncan , Armstrong Rebecca , Robb Emily , McVeigh Paul , Clarke Nathan , Gardiner Erica , McCammick Erin , Maule Aaron
Published: December 2023

This protocol describes the process of labelling and whole mount staining proliferative cells in in vitro juvenile Fasciola hepatica with the thymidine analogue 5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine (EdU). The protocol is based on the Schistosoma mansoni EdU staining protocol developed by the Collins and Newmark groups. A full copy of that protocol is available here - http://collinslab.org/PDF/Whole_mount_EdU_Smansoni.pdf.
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Seed Allergy
Authors: Galleani C , Diéguez MC , Cabanillas B , Martín-Arriscado Arroba C , Enríquez-Matas A , Crespo JF
Published: December 2023

Background: Sunflower seed is one of the most common edible seeds. Its consumption is growing. Cases of sunflower seed allergy have been reported since the 1970s. However, there are few data on the prevalence and clinical manifestations of sunflower seed allergy.
Objective: To improve our understanding of sunflower seed allergy.
Methods: We evaluated the clinical and immunological features of patients with sunflower seed allergy diagnosed in the allergy department of a tertiary hospital in Madrid over a 5-year period.
Results: Forty-seven patients reported adverse reactions after ingestion of sunflower seed and were sensitized specifically to sunflower seed, as determined by skin prick test (median, 8 mm) or specific IgE (median, 1.10 kUA/L). Most reactions were adult-onset and were preceded by a history of atopy and other food allergies, predominantly to peach, peanut, and nuts. The clinical presentation of sunflower seed allergy ranged from mild to severe, with many patients experiencing severe reactions, in which epinephrine was underused. Repeated exposures to sunflower seed in the same patient showed severity of symptoms to vary. Levels of sunflower seed IgE were strongly correlated with levels of IgE to nonspecific lipid transfer proteins, while the severity of the reactions did not differ significantly according to sensitization to the proteins.
Conclusion: Our findings reveal variability in the clinical presentations of sunflower seed allergy on repeated exposures and underuse of epinephrine in anaphylaxis. We highlight the importance of strict avoidance of sunflower seed and accurate prescription and administration of epinephrine in allergic patients.
Practical training model for students in tourism and hospitality: Description of the elements of the practical training system at the university
Authors: Radygina Evgenia Gennadievna
Published: December 2023

The article discusses the actual problems of practical training in the tourism and hospitality industries in Russia and identifies the main problems of training specialists at Russian specialized universities. The main focus is on building partnerships between universities and employer organizations in order to train highly qualified specialists. Purpose: The research is aimed at creating an effective model of practical training based on the interaction of the university with employer organizations within the framework of the training of specialists in the tourism and hospitality industries. Design/Methodology/Approach: The work is based on scientific publications devoted to evaluating the effectiveness of the existing system of personnel training for the tourism and hospitality industries, studying its features, building models of vocational education, and using practice-oriented programs in the training of specialists. To study the problems of practical training of personnel for tourism and hospitality, systematic and structural approaches were used as a methodological basis, as well as methods of analysis and synthesis, the study of models of cooperation between universities and employers, and methods of monitoring and evaluating the quality of training specialists. To obtain empirical data, an analysis of the needs of the labor market for specialists in the hospitality industry was carried out, as was the study of models of cooperation between universities and employers. Results: In the course of the work, the author has formed a model of practical training for specialists in the tourism and hospitality industries, including the purpose and objectives, process requirements, organization conditions, and requirements for the results of the process. The innovative nature of the proposals lies in the development of new models of practical training based on gamification technology. The direction of further research may include the development of a methodology for the organization of the university’s interaction with employer organizations in the framework of practical training. Conclusion: The results of the study can be used by professional educational organizations to organize the process of practical training of students, which will effectively solve the problem of training personnel for tourism and hospitality. The social consequences of organizing the process of practical training for students will include increasing the competitiveness of graduates in the labor market, improving the quality of tourist and hotel services, introducing innovations into the tourism and hospitality industries, and developing startups.
Gauging Effects of Hypothetical Extraction Method on Transport Linkages in India
Authors: Kaur Simrit , Puri Vaibhav
Published: December 2023

Transport infrastructure is imperative for sectoral growth and economic progress. To gauge the impact of reduced contributions by the Railway and Other Transport sectors on other sectors in India, we use the Hypothetical Extraction (HE) based methodology to analyse the impact of such changes on outcomes of different sectors. Five Input-Output Transaction Tables (IOTT), between the years 1993-2014, are aggregated into 22 sectors. Methodologically, sector pair-wise correlations and sectoral groupings are identified in the transport sector. Induced elimination of Railway and Other Transport sector contributions are used to capture sectoral dependencies. Changing patterns in ‘Key’ sector compositions are further identified. Manufacturing, Mining and Quarrying, Construction, Storage and Warehousing and Electricity appear significantly correlated with Transport. Extraction causes sizeable output loss (around 60 perent) for the Manufacturing sector. ‘Self-extraction’ results in declining loss of output for transport sectors, whereas, Electricity and Storage and Warehousing remain ‘Key sectors’ in the post-extraction economy. An important implication emerging from our analysis is that dynamic relational dependencies across other sectors must be considered for future investments in transport infrastructure.
Impact of Ind-AS on IPO Underpricing in India
Authors: Kumar Anil , Totla Madhu
Published: December 2023

The present study analyses the collaborative endeavours associated with the evolving modifications in the procedures and regulations governing initial public offering (IPO) processes in India. Partly spurred by the mandated adoption of the Ind-AS (Indian Accounting Standards), which are aligned with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the study employs a student’s t-test along with multivariate regression on 126 firms listed in India between April 2013 to March 2020 on both BSE and NSE to examine the impact of changes in accounting standards on IPO under-pricing in India. The study finds substantial evidence that transitioning from AS (erstwhile accounting standards based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles-GAAP) to Ind-AS improved market efficiency and reduced under-pricing. The adoption of Ind-AS also demonstrates a significant impact on the investing community’s investing perception. Further, the study finds that the mean under-pricing was not affected for firms supported by venture capital and group affiliation. The study concludes that regulatory bodies should prioritise enhancing transparency in offer documents to mitigate information asymmetry. This study is a pioneering effort in examining the Indian stock market, serving as foundational research that may be used in future investigations.
Price Discovery and Market Efficiency in India's Financial Futures Market within the Derivatives Landscape: An Empirical Analysis
Authors: Kumar Neeraj
Published: December 2023

This study offers a robust, long-term analysis of price discovery and the persisting lead-lag relationship between India’s equity futures and spot markets. Utilising monthly data from April 2005 to December 2022, it filters transient noise typically associated with high-frequency data. Information Share and Common Factor Weight methodologies within the Vector Error Correction (VEC) framework consistently reveal the dominance of futures markets in the price discovery process. The insights remain consistent across three distinct periods spanning the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. The volatility dynamics and asymmetry effects in the Indian equity futures and spot markets using the Vector Error Correction - Exponential General Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedastic (VEC-EGARCH) approach uncover notable asymmetry effects, signifying a strong market sensitivity to negative news. This highlights the necessity for comprehensive risk management strategies and stringent regulatory supervision, especially in light of the significant growth and systemic risks in the Indian derivatives market.
Tingkat Pengetahuan Mahasiswa Non Kesehatan Universitas Airlangga Mengenai Ketepatan Penggunaan Antasida
Authors: Badrunada Muhamad , Cinta Muna Budiman  , Devy Andarini  , Julian Dwi Susanto  , Gerry Yahya Suryanto  , Putri Artika Sari  , Grishelda Putri Fitria Arifin  , Rischi Nur Meilia  , Nadia Dewi Febiana  , Aisyah Imran  , Afifatuzzahroh  , Maulidia Inayah  , Martadina Dwi Cahyani  , Liza Pristianty
Published: December 2023

Antasida merupakan obat yang sering digunakan sebagai pilihan terapi dispepsia. Obat antasida bekerja dengan mekanisme menetralkan asam lambung. Pengetahuan mengenai ketepatan penggunaan antasida berpengaruh terhadap tercapainya tujuan terapi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan mahasiswa non kesehatan Universitas Airlangga terhadap ketepatan penggunaan antasida. Penelitian ini dilakukan berdasarkan metode non random sampling dengan melakukan survei menggunakan instrumen kuesioner melalui Google Form. Sejumlah 141 responden dipilih menggunakan teknik accidental sampling. Analisis data dilakukan dengan cara pemberian skor terhadap jawaban responden (salah = 0 dan benar = 1). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan sebesar 65,25% responden memiliki pengetahuan yang baik dan sebesar 34,75% responden memiliki pengetahuan yang cukup terkait penggunaan antasida. Berdasarkan sumber informasi penggunaan antasida, sejumlah 47% responden menjawab dari keluarga, 45% dari internet, dan 40% dari dokter, sedangkan sisanya memperoleh informasi dari apoteker, teman, iklan di televisi, dan belum pernah memperoleh informasi. Upaya promosi kesehatan sangat penting dilakukan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan mahasiswa mengenai cara penggunaan antasida dengan tepat sehingga efek terapi akan lebih optimal.
Profil Pengetahuan dan Kepatuhan Pekerja di Jawa Timur tentang Protokol Kesehatan Selama Work From Office (WFO)
Authors: Putra Anggara Satria , Denayu Pebrianti  , Nur Fahmyta Zairoh  , Mochamad Iqbal Jaelani  , Insania Kamilla Putrihana  , Tarishah Wahyu Ramadhani  , Umi Aida Rohma  , Farah Shafiyya Salsabila  , Nuro Khoiri Asyhari  , Septia Indah Fridayanti S  , Febrinar Hera Rahmaniar  , Nafa Nazilatul Fatihah  , Broto Anung Laksono  , Samirah
Published: December 2023

Ekonomi dalam skala internasional, pada sektor bisnis dan industri dihadapkan pada tantangan untuk mengatasi ancaman pandemi COVID-19. Pemerintah memberikan Ministerial Statement yang dikenal sebagai Work From Office (WFO) untuk mengatasi keadaan ekonomi tersebut. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui profil pengetahuan dan kepatuhan pekerja di Jawa Timur tentang protokol kesehatan selama WFO yang meliputi tingkat pemahaman dan kepatuhan terhadap protokol kesehatan yang diterapkan. Profil pengetahuan dan kepatuhan ini diteliti secara kuantitatif melalui survei yang menggunakan teknik purposive sampling terhadap 166 responden. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk penelitian ini adalah kuesioner online menggunakan platform google form dengan sasaran responden pekerja WFO yang berlokasi kerja di wilayah Jawa Timur. Dari 166 responden, 96,99% memiliki pengetahuan yang tinggi tentang protokol kesehatan selama WFO pada masa pandemi COVID-19, tetapi hanya 61 responden (36,7%) tersebut yang tingkat kepatuhannya tinggi. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan adanya pengawasan dan dukungan sesama pekerja untuk mengingatkan dalam rangka meningkatkan kepatuhan terhadap protokol kesehatan sebagai salah satu upaya pencegahan COVID-19 selama WFO.