bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Adherence to WHO guidelines of diarrhea management among children under 2 years old in Tikrit city
Authors: K. Abedalrahman Sarab
Published: September 2023

Diarrhea, has a major impact on global health, due to its high worldwide prevalence and health costs, and because it can be reduced by appropriate interventions and treatment. The aim of this study is to evaluate the adherence of health workers with the WHO guidelines of diarrhea management for children under 2 years old. A cross sectional study, done in 4 primary health care centers and Tikrit Teaching hospital . Three samples tested ; Random sample of 491 mother of under 2 years old child with diarrhea,14 GPand 17 nursing staff in PHCCs, 22 residents and11 nursing staff in Tikrit teaching hospital. Drugs alone or with ORS had given by 90% of all respondents and non-had received ORS alone. About45.5% of the residents and 21.4% of GP prescribe antispasmodic and antiemetic drugs during diarrhea. Only one 4.5% of the residents know that zinc is used in the treatment of diarrhea, and only 21.4% of the GP and 9.1% of the residents know the relation between vitamin A and diarrhea. Only 14.3% of the GPs and 9.1% of the residents didn’t use antibiotics in the management of diarrhea. Only 14.3% of the GPs and 13.6% of residents give correct indication of antibiotic use in diarrhea. Only 70.3% of the PHCC nursing staff and 18.2% of hospital nursing staff mentioned dextrolyt as the best treatment for diarrhea. Conclusion: There is overuse of antibiotics which is due to the wrong knowledge of the health workers.
Risk Factors for Perinatal Deaths
Authors: A.A. AL-Gafoor Intisar
Published: September 2023

Perinatal mortality is significant health problem throughout the ward .it is prevalence is quite high specially in developing countries (16 ) .most of the causes are treatable and fetal out come can be improved by recognizing the site of the problem and provision good health care facilities during ante partum and intrapartum periods. To investigate the fetal and maternal factors associated with perinatal deaths. Case control study was designed to study the main risk factors for perinatal deaths at AL-batool Teaching Hospital /SBCU from1st January 2009 to 30S December 2009.505 registerated perinatal deaths were considered as cases ,a sample of 505 controls obtained among the survivals of the perinatal period. The data collected by questionnaire form to assess main causes of perinatal deaths such as respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, birth asphyxia ,low birth weight , congenital abnormality ,gender of new born .In addition maternal risk factors like history of pregnancy induced hypertension ,history of ante partum hemorrhage, women parity ,maternal age , maternal medical disorder, more over history of infertility ,mode of deliveries, ruptured uterus. Regarding causes of perinatal deaths; respiratory deaths syndrome, sepsis, birth asphyxia, low birth weight, congenital abnormality , all of them were found to be highly significant associated with the occurrence of perinatal deaths . According to maternal variable; maternal age<35 ,parity<5 pregnancy Induced hypertension ,history of ante partum hemorrhage ,ruptured uterus, unexplained causes of deaths were all found to be among the significant risk factors associated with perinatal loss. This study showed although there is clear reduction in the PNMMR after 2003, but still no changes in the main causes and risk factors for perinatal deaths and it is same to most of studies done in different countries in Iraq and world. The overall aim is to reduce the risk of perinatal death, effectively implementing the problems identified and solutions to the problems identified by application and designating practical clinical guide line.
Spanish & Haitian Creole Medical Terminology: Medical Translation Pocket Booklet
Authors: Azolin Christelle , Martinez Stephanie , Alvarez Veronica , Vulcain Tristan
Published: September 2023

Language is an essential tool in the establishment of the doctor-patient relationship and is paramount to successful outcomes. According to the U.S census, 5.7 million Hispanic and 487,632 Haitians reside in Florida. This makes Spanish and Haitian Creole the second and third most predominantly spoken languages in the state. Hispanic physicians make up 6% of physicians in the U.S., and 15% of physicians in Florida. Black physicians make up 5.7% of physicians in the U.S., and 5.6% in Florida. An estimated 15% of Black physicians in the United States are Haitian, with a larger number practicing in states such as Florida. Despite the diversity of physicians in Florida, language barriers persist, causing significant adversity in healthcare. Interpreter services may not be available or the provider may not be adept in using them. To address these concerns, we have created a booklet with common phrases used in medical encounters, organized by subspecialty. We hope that this booklet can aid students and physicians in communicating with patients while waiting to be connected with a professional translator.
A Performance Management System, Employment Relationships and Work Engagement Framework for a public sector in South Africa.
Authors: Maake Godfrey , Harmse Cornelia , Schultz Cecile
Published: September 2023

Purpose: This study sought to establish a performance management system, employment relationships and work engagement framework for the public sector in South Africa.
Methodology: The study used a survey research design and a quantitative approach in which a structured questionnaire was employed to obtain information from respondents. The data were processed using SPSS. Four hundred employees who were permanently employed, who were at job levels 1–12 and had been employed for more than five years from the population of 10 660 employees took part in this study. The study utilised a non-probability, purposive sampling method.
Findings: Empirical findings proved that there is a strong relationship between performance management systems, employment relationships and work engagement.
Research limitations: This study was conducted within the public sector; therefore, the results may not apply to other institutions such as those in the private sector and government-private entities.
Practical implications: This paper provides good insight into the relationship between performance management systems, employment relationships and work engagement and the way they impact each other. The study advocated that public sector managers are required to ensure that passion for employment relationships and work engagement is high and employee performance can be optimal.
Originality/value: There is still a gap left in the literature concerning the relationship between performance management systems, employment relationships and work engagement framework for the public sector in South Africa. Therefore, this study makes a valuable contribution to the body of knowledge already available.
Some new braconid parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in the fauna of Korean Peninsula
Authors: Belokobylskij S.A. ,   Zoological Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, St Petersburg 199034, Russia, Ku D.-S. ,   The Science Museum of Natural Enemies, Geochang 50147, Republic of Korea
Published: September 2023

A new doryctine species, Doryctes (Doryctes) planus Belokobylskij et Ku, sp. n., is described from South Korea. Eighteen species from the subfamilies Rhyssalinae (1), Doryctinae (8), Hormiinae (2), Pambolinae (3), Rogadinae (1), Opiinae (1), Helconinae (1), and Euphorinae (1) are recorded from the fauna of Korean Peninsula for the first time. Genera Aulosaphoides van Achterberg, 1995, Aulosaphanes Belokobylskij, 2004, Conobregma van Achterberg, 1995, and Ademon Haliday, 1833 are found in South Korea for the first time. Asiabregma Belokobylskij, Zaldivar-Riveròn et Maeto, 2008, stat. n. is regarded as a subgenus of the genus Conobregma van Achterberg, 1995.
Combination Treatment for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Authors: Mostafa Niyaz , Phan Kevin , Yazdabadi Anousha
Published: September 2023

Background: The treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa remains challenging, despite recent advances. A diverse range of management options, from lifestyle measures to monoclonal antibodies, are available and utilized based on disease severity and other patient factors. Increasingly, it is thought that combination therapy may be more adept in meeting the challenges of treatment of this multimodal disorder.

Methods: A literature review of existing studies was performed. Eligible studies for the present review included case reports, case series, cohort studies or clinical trials in which patients with hidradenitis suppurativa were treated with a combination of two or more medical treatments. Abstracts, conference presentations, editorials, reviews, and expert opinions were excluded from analysis.

Results: A total of 19 studies were identified from systematic database searches after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. The majority of treatments documented are systemic antibiotic combinations, however a minority relate to topical and biological agents. The treatment combinations  had varying degrees of efficacy.

Conclusion: There is evidence that combination therapy is effective in the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa. However the data is limited, and further, more robust, prospective studies with larger cohorts are required to reaffirm the findings in the present review.
Primary Cutaneous Marginal Zone Lymphoma: An Interesting Presentation
Authors: McCowan Hannah , Olivet Meagan , Badon Hannah
Published: September 2023

Primary cutaneous marginal zone lymphoma (PCMZL) is a subtype of extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma which may involve mucosal sites. Approximately 8% of non-Hodgkin lymphomas can be classified as marginal zone lymphomas. PCMZL presents more frequently in the fifth and sixth decades as red papules, plaques, or localized nodules typically located on the trunk, arms, or head. Male patients present twice as often as female patients, and the median age is 55 years old. Diagnosis of PCMZL is made by skin biopsy, containing reticular dermis and fat, which can assist in distinguishing it from a reactive or inflammatory process. By definition, a primary cutaneous lymphoma affects the skin without evidence of disease elsewhere in the body when diagnosed. Marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) can include mucosal sites and extend to the lymph nodes and bone marrow, making MZL disseminated in approximately one-third of patients. Treatment of PCMZL includes surgery, radiotherapy, and topical therapy. The five-year overall survival rate for PCMZL is estimated to be 96.6% with a 10-year overall survival of 90.5%. A 70-year-old female presented for a facial rash present for 4 months. The patient reported the rash started as a small, pruritic, erythematous patch. The patch later evolved into an erythematous plaque covering bilateral cheeks and extending to the upper cutaneous lip. The results of the biopsy were consistent with primary cutaneous marginal zone lymphoma. The case is of interest because of the acute presentation in an older female with facial lesions only.
Tibial Malrotation after Intramedullary Locked Tibia Nailing and its Computed Tomography-Based Assessment
Authors: Rathore Lakshya Prateek , Thakur Sanjay Kumar , Thakur Amit , Mahant Sucheta
Published: September 2023

Objectives

To assess the incidence and degree of malrotation of tibia after fixation with intramedullary nail for tibial shaft fractures and its measurement by computed tomography (CT). The study also aims to assess the value of CT-based torsion angle in such cases.

Material and Methods

In this prospective study, fifty patients with closed/open fracture of tibia shaft (proximal 1/3, middle 1/3 or distal 1/3) with or without fracture of fibula were chosen and operated with closed/open reduction internal fixation with reamed intramedullary locked nail. Torsion angle calculated by post-operative CT and revision done for selected cases when tibial malrotation was more than 10 degrees than the control (normal side).

Results

The range of malreduction was from 43 degrees of external rotation to 12 degrees internal rotation. 15 of the 50 (30%) tibia operated showed malrotation and 5 (10%) were above 20 degrees. The repetition of torsion angle showed a variation of 3.2 to 4.3 degrees. Some injury patterns showed more malrotation than the others.

Conclusion

Assessment of tibial malrotation following intramedullary nailing has shown higher incidence of malalignment than previously reported in the literature. CT-based torsion angle calculation can be used as a reliable indicator of malrotation.
Perspective: Triple intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) should be considered the standard of care (SOC) for performing cervical surgery for ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL)
Authors: Epstein Nancy E , Agulnick Marc A
Published: September 2023

Background:

Triple Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) should be considered the standard of care (SOC) for performing cervical surgery for Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (OPLL). IONM’s three modalities and their alerts include; Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SEP: =/> 50% amplitude loss; =/>10% latency loss), Motor Evoked Potentials (MEP: =/> 70% amplitude loss; =/>10-15% latency loss), and Electromyography (loss of EMG, including active triggered EMG (t-EMG)).

Methods:

During cervical OPLL operations, the 3 IONM alerts together better detect intraoperative surgical errors, enabling spine surgeons to immediately institute appropriate resuscitative measures and minimize/avoid permanent neurological deficits/injuries.

Results:

This focused review of the literature regarding cervical OPLL surgery showed that SEP, MEP, and EMG monitoring used together better reduced the incidence of new nerve root (e.g., mostly C5 but including other root palsies), brachial plexus injuries (i.e., usually occurring during operative positioning), and/or spinal cord injuries (i.e., one study of OPLL patients documented a reduced 3.79% incidence of cord deficits utilizing triple IONM vs. a higher 14.06% frequency of neurological injuries occurring without IONM).

Conclusions:

Triple IONM (i.e., SEP, MEP, and EMG) should be considered the standard of care (SOC) for performing cervical OPLL surgery. However, the positive impact of IONM on OPLL surgical outcomes critically relies on spinal surgeons’ immediate response to SEP, MEP, and/or EMG alerts/significant deterioration with appropriate resuscitative measures to limit/avert permanent neurological deficits.
APPLICATION OF FOURIER SERIES WHEN DESIGNING ELECTRIC MACHINES WITH NONLINEAR MAGNETIC SYSTEM
Authors: Анисимов М.Н. , Останин С.Ю.
Published: September 2023

Показана необходимость применения кратных рядов Фурье при расчетах нелинейных магнитных полей электрических машин.

The necessity of using multiple Fourier series in the calculation of nonlinear magnetic fields of electrical machines is shown.
Pseudo-equilibrium equations for calcium phosphate precipitation with multi-unit particles
Authors: ZHANG Tian-Lan
Published: September 2023

In the reaction of calcium phosphate precipitation from a near-neutral solution, an amorphous phase and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles appear successively, and the reaction system containing either of the two kinds of precipitates is in a non-equilibrium state. Here, we report an extension of our previous study on the relationship between a precipitate and the corresponding ionic product in pseudo-equilibrium states. We employed two series of reaction systems, collected samples at various stages, and analyzed the solution chemistry data on the basis of a simplified model of reaction. We derived two types of pseudo-equilibrium equations from the two series, respectively. These equations reveal the multiple structural units in a precipitate particle and correlate the ionic product with the surface proportion of a structural unit (m). By means of a particle-surface equation, we further related the surface proportion to the whole particle. Notably, the two types of pseudo-equilibrium constants have the common expression of “Kd = ionic product” if the number of the structural units (u) gets large enough. The concept of the multi-unit particle may shed new light on the study of precipitation reactions of other slightly soluble salts. Moreover, the relationship between the ionic product and the surface proportion of a structural unit is not only fundamental in chemistry, but may also apply to the non-equilibrium systems in nature and biology, such as marine sedimentation and human vascular calcification.
Click, Lock & Dye: a chromogenic handle for selective cysteine modification
Authors: Hua Yong , Zou Zhi , Prescimone Alessandro , Ward Thomas R. , Mayor Marcel , Köhler Valentin
Published: September 2023

The addition of a sulfhydryl group to water-soluble N-alkyl(o-nitrostyryl)pyridinium ions (NSPs) followed by fast and irreversible cyclization and aromatization results in a stable S-Csp2-bond. The reaction sequence, termed Click & Lock, engages accessible cysteine residues under the formation of N-hydroxy indole pyridinium ions. The accompanying red-shift of > 70 nm to around 385 nm enables convenient monitoring of the labeling yield by UV-VIS spectroscopy at extinction coefficients of ≥ 2 × 104 M-1cm-1. The versatility of the linker is demonstrated in the stapling of peptides and the derivatization of proteins, including the modification of reduced Trastuzumab with Val-Cit-PAB-MMAE. The high stability of the linker, fast reaction rates (kapp up to 4.4 M-1s-1 at 20°C), high selectivity, and the bathochromic properties of the Click & Lock reaction provide an appealing alternative to existing methods for cysteine conjugation.
Proton-exchange membrane fuel cell design for in-situ depth-sensitive X-ray absorption spectroscopy
Authors: Ronovský Michal , Myllymaki Mila , Watier Yves , Glatzel Pieter , Strasser Peter , Bonastre Alex Martinez , Drnec Jakub
Published: September 2023

We have built a proton exchange membrane hydrogen fuel cell optimized for angle-resolved X-ray absorption spectroscopy. This cell allows in-situ fluorescence measurements during electrochemical operation with minimal trade-offs in cell performance while reaching automotive current densities. The fluorescence signal can be collected from wide angles to extract depth information from the probed atomic species such as Pt, Co, and Ni, crucial to highly efficient FC. This cell is designed to assess the connection between the ionic drag/diffusion and the performance loss by following the real-time movement of the species through the membrane electrode assembly.
Ring-Expansion and Desulfurisation of Thiophenes with an Aluminium(I) Reagent
Authors: McMullen Jacob , White Andrew , Crimmin Mark
Published: September 2023

Reactions of thiophene, 2-methylthiophene, 2-methoxythiophene, 2,3-dimethylthiophene, and benzothiophene with the aluminium(I) complex [{(ArNCMe)2CH}Al] (Ar = 2,6-di-isopropylphenyl) are reported. In all cases, carbon–sulfur bond activation and ring-expansion of the heterocycle is observed. For thiophene, we identify a reaction network for desulfurisation that includes an unusual second carbon–sulfur bond activation step.
Atom Transfer Radical Addition to Alkenes using Fukuzumi Photocatalyst for Regioselective Functionalization of Quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones
Authors: Pal Buddhadeb , Sahoo Sathi , Mal Prasenjit
Published: September 2023

The atom transfer radical addition (ATRA) reaction is defined as a method for introducing halogenated compounds into alkenes via a radical mechanism. In this study, we present an ATRA approach for achieving regioselective functionalization of quinoxalin-2(1H)-ones by activating C-Br bonds of CBr4, and subsequent trihaloalkyl-carbofunctionalization of styrenes employing the 9-mesityl-10-methylacridinium perchlorate (Fukuzumi) photocatalyst under 3W blue LED (450-470 nm) irradiation. This three-component radical cascade process demonstrates remarkable efficiency in the synthesis of 1-methyl-3-(3,3,3-tribromo-1-(4-chlorophenyl)propyl)quinoxalin-2(1H)-one derivatives.
American Evangelicalism, by N. Magnuson and W. G. Travis & Twentieth-Century Evangelicalism, by E. L. Blumhofer and J. A. Carpenter
Authors: Guenther Bruce L.
Published: September 2023

The author in this one submission offers a review of two different books, which seek to discuss evangelical Protestantism.
1. American Evangelicalism: An Annotated Bibliography. By Norris Magnuson and William G. Travis. West Cornwall, CT: Locust Hill Press, 1990. ISBN 0-933951-27-2. Pp. xix+495.
2. Twentieth-Century Evangelicalism: A Guide to the Sources. By Edith L. Blumhofer and Joel A. Carpenter. New York: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1990. ISBN 0-8240-3040-0. Pp. xv+384.
Radical Evil: A Philosophical Interrogation, by Richard J. Bernstein Strangers - Gods and Monsters: Interpreting Otherness, by Richard Kearney
Authors: Loewen Nathan
Published: September 2023

Here the author offers a review of two books which deals with the question of evil.
1. Radical Evil: A Philosophical Interrogation. By Richard J. Bernstein. Cambridge: Polity, 2002. ISBN 0-7456-2954-7. Pp. 304.
2. Strangers, Gods and Monsters: Interpreting Otherness. By Richard Kearney. New York: Routledge, 2003. ISBN 0-415-27258-0. Pp. 304.
Folk Survivals, Spurned Witches, and Thwarted Inheritance, or, What Makes the Occult Queer?
Authors: Sheedy Sydney
Published: September 2023

Over the past few years there has been an explosion in popularity of so-called ‘occult’ practices like astrology and tarot, particularly among left-leaning people who tend to politicize their investments as forms of counterhegemony. In ethnographic fieldwork among queer occultists in Montreal, I explore how practitioners imagine themselves to be divesting from legacies of violence, opting instead for apparently queer genealogies of knowledge that are known in terms of the ways they have been repressed. Framing the occult as a historiographic mode, this article lays bare how certain knowledge practices emerged as the disciplinary excess of the regulatory ideal of modernity, and how this putative opposition offers an appealing location for social critique. Turning to literature on Victorian scientific cultures, I show how the occult becomes legible as always already about epistemic crisis and the struggle between sanctioned methods of inquiry. Put in conversation with queer temporality scholarship, this crisis may offer an allegory for queer historical encounter that explains its appeal among queer people, wherein the rubric of legitimacy or ‘truth’ is apprehended as an effect of power. The pervasive claim among my informants that queer people are ‘naturally’ drawn to the occult, and the emphasis on finding alternative routes/roots in order to disrupt heteronormativity, white supremacy, and patriarchy locates this phenomenon within cultural conversations about historical repair, and the extent to which we can divest from what we inherit in favour of something else.
BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION: BASIC COMPONENT OF DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN FINANCIAL MARKETS
Authors: Рукобратский П.Б. , Козырева Н.О.
Published: September 2023

Статья посвящена исследованию внедрения биометрической идентификации как компонента цифровой финансовой инфраструктуры. Финансовый сектор является одним из сегментов экономики, где цифровая инфраструктура обеспечит наилучший результат в динамике развития. Основной целью статьи является: анализ системы биометрической идентификации и аутентификации; определение выводов о достигнутых результатах; выявление проблемы ее формирования и внедрения; определение направлений дальнейшего развития. Основными задачами являются: анализ деятельности Банка России по формированию платформы удаленной биометрической идентификации в рамках ЕБС и ЕСИА; изучение зарубежного опыта построения систем биометрической идентификации; анализ развития биометрической идентификации в России в 2018‒2023 годов. Предметом исследования выступает деятельность Банка России по формированию системы биометрической идентификации и аутентификации, как элемента цифровой финансовой инфраструктуры. Научная новизна статьи заключается в выработке предложений по развитию цифровой финансовой инфраструктуры биометрической идентификации, в т.ч. в отношении процесса формирования базы биометрических данных, безопасности их хранения и использования.

The financial sector is one of the segments of the economy where digital infrastructure will provide the best result in development dynamics. The main purpose of the article is to analyze the biometric identification and authentication system, as well as conclusions about the results achieved, the problems of its formation and implementation, and determine the directions for further development. The main tasks are: analysis of the Bank of Russia's activities to form a platform for remote biometric identification within the framework of the EBS and ESIA; study of foreign experience in building biometric identification systems; analysis of the development of biometric identification in Russia in 2018‒2023. The object of the study is the Bank of Russia, the subject of the study is the activities of the Bank of Russia to form a biometric identification and authentication system as an element of the digital financial infrastructure. The scientific novelty of the article consists in the development of proposals for the development of the digital financial infrastructure of biometric identification, including with regard to the process of forming a database of biometric data, the security of their storage and use.
THE FINANCIAL AND CREDIT SYSTEM OF RUSSIA: FROM THE “MONETARY OFFICE” TO THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC APPARATUS (DEVELOPED BY MARIAM SEMENOVNA ATLAS)
Authors: Сотников Г.В. , Альпидовская М.Л.
Published: September 2023

В статье прослеживается развитие финансово-кредитной системы России на определённых этапах. Особое внимание обращено на работу банковской системы в кризисные периоды, в частности, на изменение функций Государственного Банка под воздействием меняющейся политической и экономической обстановки. Элемент научной новизны - выделение новшеств, введённых в сферу банковской деятельности в период 1917-1968 гг.

The article traces the development of the financial and credit system of Russia at certain stages. Particular attention is paid to the operation of the banking system during crisis periods, in particular, to the change in the functions of the State Bank under the influence of a changing political and economic situation. An element of scientific novelty is the isolation of innovations introduced into the sphere of banking in the period 1917-1968.
HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT AS A REFLECTION OF THE HISTORY OF THE COUNTRY, THE HISTORY OF THE PEOPLE
Authors: Худакова Д.С. , Горбачёва А.А. , Карасёва Л.А.
Published: September 2023

Статья посвящена кафедре экономической теории Института экономики и управления Тверского государственного университета, которой исполнилось 92 года в 2023 году. Фокус анализа сосредоточен на конкретных людях – научно-преподавательском составе кафедры, которые ее создавали, развивали, внося посильный вклад в подготовку профессионалов и участвуя в жизни региона, а также в истории страны. Время показало, что кафедра, пройдя большой исторический этап вместе со становлением института, а затем и университета, достойно выдержала испытание временем. Целью исследования является раскрытие истории кафедры через призму истории страны, истории народа. Научная новизна (полученных результатов) заключается в обобщении научной литературы, научной деятельности преподавателей кафедры экономической теории за обозначенный период.

This article is devoted to the Department of Economic Theory of the Institute of Economics and Management of Tver State University, which turned 90 years old. The focus of the analysis is focused on specific people - the scientific and teaching staff of the department, which created it, developed it, making a feasible contribution to the training of professionals and participating in the life of the region, as well as in the history of the country. Time showed that the department, having passed a large historical stage along with the formation of the institute, and then the university, passed the test of time with dignity.
CHANGES IN INDICATORS OF BIOCHEMICAL BLOOD ANALYSIS IN OUTPATIENT PATIENTS IN THE ACUTE PERIOD OF COVID-19
Authors: Белякова Е.А. , Павлова Д.В.
Published: September 2023

Представлены данные об особенностях изменения биохимических показателей крови у мужчин и женщин Тверской области, которые находились на амбулаторном лечении с подтвержденным диагнозом COVID-19. Установлено превышение уровня маркеров системного воспалительного ответа и активности печеночных ферментов в начале развития заболевания. Отмечено достоверное снижение уровня Среактивного белка, общего белка и повышение активности аланинаминотрансферазы к концу первой недели терапевтического лечения. Описаны индивидуальные и гендерные особенности изменения уровня биомаркеров в остром периоде заболевания.

Data on changes in biochemical blood parameters in men and women of the Tver region who were on outpatient treatment with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 are presented. An excess of the level of markers of systemic inflammatory response and activity of liver enzymes at the beginning of the development of the disease was found. There was a significant decrease in the level of C-reactive protein, total protein and an increase in the activity of alanine aminotransferase by the end of the first week of therapeutic treatment. Individual and gender characteristics of changes in the level of biomarkers in the acute period of the disease are described.
FEATURES OF THE INITIAL PHENOLOGICAL PHASES IN SPECIES OF THE GENUS ACTINIDIA LINDL. IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF PRIMORYE
Authors: Перминова Е.В. , Розломий Н.Г. , Белов А.Н.
Published: September 2023

Проведена сравнительная оценка наступления начальных фенологических фаз видов рода Actinidia Lindl., произрастающих на юге Приморского края. Изучено наступление фаз «ВП» – выход почек и «ПЗК» – появление зеленого конуса в зависимости от изменяющихся температурных условий и режима осадков. Определено наступление данных фенологических фаз у A. arguta (Siebold et Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq., A. kolomikta (Maxim.) Maxim. и A. polygama (Siebold et Zucc.) Miq. Оптимальное сочетание температуры и влажности при прохождении первых двух фаз развития лиан повлияло на то, что вегетационные процессы в растениях начались в среднем на 7-10 дней раньше средних многолетних данных и протекали очень эффективно.

Species of the genus Actinidia Lindl. are relic representatives of the Far Eastern flora. Their preservation has become an important task for biologists. The article gives a comparative assessment of the onset of the initial phenological phases of species of the genus Actinidia Lindl. growing in the south of Primorsky Krai. The onset of the main phases was studied depending on the changing temperature conditions and precipitation regime due to the rapid climate change in Primorsky Krai and on the planet. The timing of the onset of these phenological phases in A. arguta (Siebold et Zucc.) Planch.ex Miq., A. kolomikta (Maxim.) Maxim. and A. polygama (Siebold et Zucc.) Miq. in 2014 and 2021. The initial phenological phases of development of woody vines of the genus Actinidia Lindl. are directly dependent on changing climatic conditions. In favorable soil and climatic conditions, the onset of primary phenophases occurs earlier than the average calendar time by an average of 10 days.
Investigating the impact of non-nutritive sweeteners on the antifungal potential of alcoholic and aqueous Eucalyptus extracts against salivary candida albicans (An in-vitro study)
Authors: AL-Qaralusi Dalya M. , Al-Mizraqchi Abbas S
Published: September 2023

Background: Eucalyptus extracts and derivatives are natural substances with potent antimicrobial properties. This study investigated the in- vitro effects of non-nutritive sweeteners on the antifungal activity of alcoholic and aqueous Eucalyptus extracts against Candida albicans, a common oral pathogen. Materials and Method: Ten isolates of Candida albicans were isolated from dental students’ salivary samples. The alcoholic and aqueous extracts were prepared from fresh Eucalyptus leaves using maceration. The sensitivity of Candida albicans isolates to various concentrations of Eucalyptus extracts ranging from 50 to 250 (mg/mL) was evaluated via agar well diffusion method, while the agar streaking method  was used to assess the minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC). In addition, the effect of non-nutritive sweeteners on the MFC of the extracts was investigated. Results: The Eucalyptus extract-sensitive Candida albicans isolates showed an increase in inhibitory zone width with increasing extract concentration. Regarding their antifungal effectiveness, clear disparities were observed among extract concentrations. Against Candida albicans, the MFC for Eucalyptus alcoholic extract was 75 mg/mL, but the MFC for Eucalyptus aqueous extract was 200 mg/mL. Notably, 15% stevia and 5% sucralose did not affect the antifungal effects of the Eucalyptus alcoholic extract. The antifungal effectiveness of the aqueous Eucalyptus extract against Candida albicans was unaffected by stevia and sucralose concentrations of up to 1%. Conclusion: Significant antimicrobial action against Candida albicans is shown in Eucalyptus extracts. Results indicated that stevia and sucralose at specific quantities could be utilized as sweeteners for Eucalyptus extracts in an efficient manner without impairing the extracts’ antifungal activity.
The influence of lemongrass essential oil addition into heat cured acrylic resin against Candida albicans adhesion
Authors: Al-Shammari Seineen S , Abdul-Ameer Faiza M , Bairam Latifa R , Al-Salihi Zeina
Published: September 2023

Background: For decades, the use of naturally accessible materials in treating human disease has been widespread. The goal of this study was to determine the anti-fungal effectiveness /of the lemongrass essential oil (LGEO) versus Candida albicans (C. albicans) adhesion to polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) materials. Material and methods: LGEO's anti-fungal activity was tested against C. albicans adhesion using the following concentration of LGEO in PMMA monomer (2.5 vol. %, 5 vol. % LGEO) selected from the pilot study as the best two effective concentrations. A total of 40 specimens were fabricated for the candida adherence test and were subdivided into four equal groups: negative control 0 vol. % addition, experimental with 2.5 vol. % and 5 vol. % of LGEO addition and positive control with 1.4 wt. % nystatin addition. The sterile PMMA specimens were incubated at room temperature for 1 hr in sterile tubes with a sabouraud dextrose broth (SDA) in which a small amount of the yeast was isolated and suspended; under the inverted light microscope, the examination was done. The data were evaluated using a one-way ANOVA test, which showed a significant result at p< 0.05. Results: The findings of the C. albicans adherence test exposed a considerable reduction in the number of C. albicans cells adhering to PMMA after adding 2.5 vol. % and 5 vol. % LGEO compared to specimens from the negative control and positive control groups at p< 0.05. Conclusion: Adding LGEO into a heat-cure acrylic material can result in a denture base material with anti-fungal properties versus C. albicans microorganisms. The experimental group 5 vol. % LGEO additive showed the best anti-fungal activity
Praktyki solidarności, przemoc państwa i chroniczność kryzysów w dobie pandemii
Authors: Struzik Justyna
Published: September 2023

Artykuł przedstawia analizę różnych form i praktyk solidarności wyłaniających się w kontekście pandemii. Ramę teoretyczną stanowi refleksja nad pojęciem kryzysu i jego chroniczności. Bazując na badaniach empirycznych, pokazuję, w jaki sposób doświadczenie kryzysu wytwarza różne formy sprawstwa i wzajemnej troski. Z jednej strony skupiam się na mobilizacjach w polu praw reprodukcyjnych i praw osób LGBTQ+ w okresie pandemii, pokazując, jak aktywiści i aktywistki definiują swoje relacje z państwem i w jaki sposób praktykują solidarność. Z drugiej – odnosząc się do poziomu mikropraktyk – omawiam sytuację grupy mniej widocznej w okresie pandemii, osób używających opioidów, przedstawiając inne rozumienie i praktykowanie solidarności w kontekście nieobecności lub wrogości państwa.
Wpływ obostrzeń sanitarnych na realizację badań terenowych w społeczności zróżnicowanej wyznaniowo
Authors: Orzechowski Paweł
Published: September 2023

Prezentowany artykuł stanowi jeden z wielu głosów w dyskusji nad problemami metodologicznymi, praktycznymi i etycznymi związanymi z dostosowaniem terenowych projektów badawczych do dynamicznie zmieniających się i niestandardowych warunków ich realizacji w trakcie trwającej pandemii COVID-19. Autor, będący jednym z kierowników przedsięwzięcia naukowego zorientowanego na poznanie relacji wyznaniowych w wybranym środowisku lokalnym, dzieli się własnymi przemyśleniami i spostrzeżeniami dotyczącymi wprowadzonych modyfikacji do narzędzi oraz ich adaptacją do nowych okoliczności epidemicznych. Redefinicja planów badawczych była jedną z możliwych strategii metodologicznych, zakładających kontynuację projektu w czasie dotkliwych obostrzeń sanitarnych. Nie było to zadanie łatwe, szczególnie że istniało realne zagrożenie porażki, wynikające z niepowodzenia podjętych działań oraz całkowitego lub czasowego odstąpienia od powziętych zamiarów. Ostatecznie udało się stworzyć zespół, który zasilili m.in. studenci odbywający praktyki zawodowe, przez co eksploracja środowiska lokalnego doszła do skutku z zachowaniem obowiązujących zasad ostrożności. W kolejnych podrozdziałach zaprezentowano i omówiono problemy związane z realizacją badań terenowych przy wykorzystaniu wywiadów: indywidualnych pogłębionych, kwestionariuszowych i fokusowych oraz obserwacji uczestniczącej. Podsumowanie artykułu stanowi natomiast refleksja nad implementacją niestandardowych rozwiązań empirycznych, zmianą w postrzeganiu przedsięwzięć naukowych i ich stosowanym charakterem, a także edukacją etyczną adeptów socjologii.
Digital Marketing Flatform Development Model and Product Quality on Buying Decisions and Sales of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMES) Product Volume, South Sulawesi Province
Authors: Basri  , Basalamah Salim , Mahmud Amir , Hasbi Alina M
Published: September 2023

Purpose:  The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of digital marketing and product quality on buying decisions and sales volume of products for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in South Sulawesi Province and to analyze the effect of digital marketing and product quality on sales volume through buying decisions.
 
Theoretical framework: The model is said to be good when the theoretical development of the hypothetical model is supported by empirical data.
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: This research was conducted in South Sulawesi, with a population of 184,224 MSMEs. Determination of the sample of as many as 399 people using a proportional random sampling technique. Questionnaire data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the help of the Analysis Of Moment Structure (AMOS) 24 program.
 
Findings:  The results found that digital marketing had no significant effect on buying decisions, product quality had a significant positive effect on buying decisions, buying decisions had no significant effect on sales volume, digital marketing had no significant effect on sales volume, product quality had a significant effect on sales volume. 
 
Research, Practical & Social implications:  The development of digital media has implications not only for mainstream media, but also for the attitudes and behaviors of users. For example, in broadcast media, internet media has developed television and radio into digital fields or media convergence.
 
Originality/Value:  It is therefore expected that future researchers who are interested in this study will use a broad unit of analysis, namely consumers or consumers in the province of South Sulawesi.
The Process of Digital Transformation in Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Barreto Israel Barrutia , Sanchez Rosa Marlene Sanchez , Sanchez Walter Sanchez , Jordan Olger Huamani , Escalante Jose Daniel Borja
Published: September 2023

Purpose: This document seeks to delve into the digital transformation of education during the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of this evolving phenomenon's purpose and significance.

 

Design/Methodology/Approach: The research approach undertaken is characterized by a non-experimental, documentary, exploratory, and descriptive study methodology, which involves an extensive examination of existing literature and data to gain insights into the digital transformation in education during the pandemic.

 

Findings: The study's key findings revolve around the consensus in existing literature regarding the swift acceleration of the transformation of education from traditional face-to-face classes to virtual learning environments. It also highlights the implications of this transformation, particularly in reshaping teaching models and advocating for a hybrid approach encompassing both face-to-face and virtual learning.

 

Research, Practical & Social implications: The implications of this research extend to informing educational institutions about the need for digital adaptation, guiding policymakers in supporting adaptable learning models, and empowering educators with a deeper understanding of the changing educational landscape. Moreover, it considers the broader societal impact, including equity and access issues in education.

 

Originality/Value: This research is unique in its contribution to understanding the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education. It emphasizes the significance of adaptability and hybrid learning models while providing a foundation for future educational research and policy development.
The Impact of Using the Cloud Computing Upon the Quality of Accounting Information and it's Reflection Upon the Development of the World Standards of Financial Reports in Jordanian Corporations
Authors: Kmaleh Ahmad Ibrahim Mtawaa
Published: September 2023

Purpose: This study seeks to examine the impact of cloud computing on the quality of accounting information and its alignment with international financial reporting standards. The researcher randomly selected a group of corporations as a representative sample of those adopting cloud computing. The study employed both theoretical and applied research methods, including file and record analysis and interviews with key personnel, to draw conclusions.

 

Design/Methodology/Approach: The research methodology involved the selection of a random group of corporations for analysis. The study combined theoretical exploration with practical examination of files and interviews with relevant stakeholders, such as managers and accountants. This approach allowed for a comprehensive assessment of the impact of cloud computing on accounting information quality.

 

Findings: The study yielded several key findings; Cloud computing relies on multiple components, including customers, infrastructure, applications, and platforms. The adoption of cloud computing positively influences the quality and credibility of accounting information. However, there are inherent risks associated with cloud computing, including security, contractual issues, and potential human errors. These risks must be addressed.

 

Research, Practical & Social implications: This research carries significant implications; The accounting profession must develop a code of conduct addressing the risks associated with cloud computing. Regulations and procedures governing the relationship between service providers and users need updating, with a focus on contractual and control aspects. Training programs should be implemented to educate both service providers and users about cloud computing, mitigating associated risks. Stringent regulations should be enacted to safeguard the confidentiality of accounting information, preventing unauthorized access or disclosure.

 

Originality/Value: This study's originality lies in its comprehensive exploration of cloud computing's impact on accounting information quality and its practical implications for financial reporting. The research contributes valuable insights for professionals, regulators, and organizations adopting cloud technologies in the field of accounting.
Edizioa XVIII. mendeko Euskal Herrian: datu kuantitatiboak, joerak eta inprimategien bilakaera Wikidataren argitan
Authors: Lopez de Luzuriaga Martinez Iñaki
Published: September 2023

Artikulu honetan, XVIII. mendeko Euskal Herrian edizioak izan zuen bilakaeraren berri ematen da. Azterketa honetarako abiaburutzat humanitate digitalen diziplinarteko proiektu hau hartu da, ezagutza librea sustatzeari begira: aztergai dugun eremu geografiko eta eperako, egituratu eta Wikidatara igotzea Bizkaiko Foru Liburutegiko Lau Haizeetara katalogo bibliografiko digitala. Lagin hori eta beste katalogo digital eta ikerlan batzuetako datuak baliatuz eta kontrastatuz, laburki aztertu dira Euskal Herriko XVIII. mendeko inprimategiak, inprimatzaileak, inprimaturiko agiri eta idazlan motak, kopuruak eta joerak. Irakurleak ezagutuko du inprimategiak hiriburuetan iraunkorki errotu zirela eta edizioaren bilakaera orduko gizarte eta historiako baldintzei hertsiki loturik ageri dela.
Gatazkak ebazteko bestelako bideak (Alternative Dispute Resolution) araudi prozesal zibilean, jurisdikzioaren galga ala akuilu?
Authors: Ordeñana Gezuraga Ixusko
Published: September 2023

Pandemia ondorengo garaian, eta haren ondorio larriak epaitegien funtzionamenduan gainditzeko asmoarekin, Espaniako legegileak «Justizia Zerbitzu Publikoaren Eraginkortasun Prozesalari buruzko Lege Proiektua» aurkeztu du. Haren berrikuntza nagusia gatazkak ebazteko bide egokiak dira, arau orokor moduan, epaitegi zibiletara joan ahal izateko derrigorrezko baldintza bihurtu dituelarik. Gainera, prozesu zibila martxan dela ere haren erabilera suspertu egin da. Horien inguruko irakurketa kritikoa egingo dugu, batez ere, Botere Judizialarekin duten harremanean sakonduz. Zer dira, jurisdikzioaren galga ala akuilu?
Preliminary results on an autochthonous dengue outbreak in Lombardy Region, Italy, August 2023
Authors: Cassaniti Irene , Ferrari Guglielmo , Senatore Sabrina , Rossetti Eva , Defilippo Francesco , Maffeo Manuel , Vezzosi Luigi , Campanini Giulia , Sarasini Antonella , Paolucci Stefania , Piralla Antonio , Lelli Davide , Moreno Ana , Bonini Maira , Tirani Marcello , Cerutti Lorenzo , Paglia Stefano , Regazzetti Angelo , Farioli Marco , Lavazza Antonio , Faccini Marino , Rovida Francesca , Cereda Danilo , Baldanti Fausto ,   Lombardy Dengue network
Published: September 2023

In August 2023, six locally acquired dengue virus 1 infections were detected in Lodi province, Lombardy Region, in northern Italy, where the vector Aedes albopictus is present. Four cases were hospitalised, none died. The viruses clustered with Peruvian and Brazilian strains collected between 2021 and 2023. This preliminary report highlights the importance of continued integrated surveillance of imported vector-borne virus infections and the potential for tropical disease outbreaks in highly populated regions of northern Italy where competent vectors are present.