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Our Hearts Demand Change. The Image of a Rock Musician in the Late Soviet Cinema
Authors:   S.A. Gerasimov All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK), Smagina S.A.
Published: March 2024

The article analyses the image of a rock musician in the late Soviet and modern Russian cinema. Having appeared on screen in the mid-80s, a rock musician character type immediately had a cult following. The image represented a hero of the then-new time, a singer of freedom, a bearer of a different, “correct” pro-Western worldview, starting from the appearance and ending with the philosophy of life, and a symbol of disagreement not only with the generation of fathers but also with the then-existing, “wrong” world order in general. A rock musician in the perestroika cinema was a typical rebel character who appeared in the world cinema at the turn of epochs. The author of the article formulates the cultural codes behind the representation of such a character type on screen, traces its transformation, and comes to the conclusion that the meanings behind a rock musician character type are gradually losing their immediate relevance in modern Russian cinema.
A Systematic Literature Review on Readiness for Change in Business Contexts
Authors: VOGGENREITER Frank , PINHEIRO Margarida M. , MARQUES Rui Pedro
Published: March 2024

Change in business organizations often leads to suffering individuals. For organizations it remains difficult to find guidance on how to reduce this pain. Readiness for Change (RfC) in business contexts is a topic that is been gaining importance during the last decade, thus the purpose of this paper is to provide a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) on this topic, by collecting and listing all antecedents of RfC. Starting with data collected from the Web of Science, a search protocol, validated by two independent researchers, is applied. This procedure returned 79 articles which are analyzed per year, journal, author, country, and area. The review articles are exported to NVivo for full content analysis and coding. This article presents a structured categorization of the published reviewed papers and an overview of all antecedents of RfC. It also includes empirical evidence on the state-of-the-art in RfC including a list of antecedents of change. One key antecedent of RfC recognized is knowledge transfer. This work has policy-setting implications for understanding the RfC process and its antecedents. It can also help organizations prepare, anticipate, and minimize the impact of negative organizational change.
EXPERIÊNCIA DE MONITORIA ONLINE NA DISCIPLINA DE TECNOLOGIA DE CARNES, AVES E OVOS: PROMOVENDO CONHECIMENTO E MELHORIA DA QUALIDADE DE ENSINO
Authors: Pinto Claudia Jemima Passos , Leite Pedro Alexandre Gomes , Souza Marcelo dos Santos , Maciejewsky Raquel Lomes , Silva Giulia Likoski da , Silva José Herison Albuquerque da
Published: March 2024

A educação online está cada vez mais presente nos cenários acadêmicos, oferecendo oportunidades de aprendizado flexíveis e constantes, neste contexto, a monitoria online urge como ferramenta oportuna no auxílio à qualidade do ensino, à medida que a promoção e disseminação do conhecimento proporciona difusão de conhecimento através da capacitação teórica e prática por ensino remoto, permite a produção de materiais didáticos.Com o advento da pandemia do Covid-19 urgiu-se a necessidade da realização de aulas online, e em razão da não realização das aulas práticas presenciais, foi constatado que a oferta de monitoria no formato virtual possibilitaria a capacitação aos discentes sem muitos prejuízos, em virtude do período letivo atípico.  No presente artigo, exploramos a experiência de monitoria online na disciplina de Tecnologia de Carnes, Aves e Ovos, destacando sua relevância e impacto no processo de aprendizagem dos estudantes.
CIRURGIA ROBÓTICA PARA REVASCULARIZAÇÃO MIOCÁRDICA COM ANESTESIA PERIDURAL: COMPARAÇÃO COM A ANESTESIA GERAL
Authors: Carvalho Vitor Moreira de , Silva Winicius Lopes da , Oliveira Gustavo Peixoto Pinto , Cury Guilherme Araujo Alves , Reis Saymon Rodrigues do Carmo
Published: March 2024

A revascularização miocárdica, também conhecida como cirurgia de ponte de safena, é um procedimento realizado para melhorar o fluxo sanguíneo para o coração em pacientes com doença arterial coronariana. A técnica tradicional envolve a abertura do peito e a utilização de enxertos de veias ou artérias para desviar o sangue ao redor das artérias coronárias bloqueadas. Nos últimos anos, a cirurgia robótica despontou como uma alternativa inovadora à técnica tradicional. Essa abordagem oferece diversos benefícios potenciais, como menor trauma cirúrgico, menor dor no pós-operatório, recuperação mais rápida e melhor resultado estético. No entanto, a escolha da técnica anestésica ideal para a cirurgia robótica de revascularização miocárdica ainda é motivo de debate. A anestesia geral, com seus efeitos hipnóticos e amnésicos, é a técnica mais utilizada. Porém, a anestesia peridural, que bloqueia a dor na metade inferior do corpo, vem ganhando espaço como uma alternativa mais segura e com menos efeitos colaterais. Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura para comparar a efetividade e segurança da cirurgia robótica de revascularização miocárdica com anestesia peridural versus anestesia geral. Metodologia: A revisão sistemática foi realizada de acordo com o checklist PRISMA. As bases de dados PubMed, Scielo e Web of Science foram pesquisadas utilizando os seguintes descritores: "cirurgia robótica", "revascularização miocárdica", "anestesia peridural", "anestesia geral" e "randomized controlled trial". Foram incluídos estudos publicados nos últimos 10 anos que compararam os desfechos de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia robótica de revascularização miocárdica com anestesia peridural versus anestesia geral. Critérios de inclusão: Ensaios clínicos randomizados; População adulta com doença arterial coronariana; Cirurgia robótica de revascularização miocárdica; Comparação entre anestesia peridural e anestesia geral. Critérios de exclusão: Estudos observacionais; Estudos em animais; Cirurgia de revascularização miocárdica por via tradicional; Ausência de dados sobre os desfechos de interesse. Resultados: A revisão sistemática identificou 10 estudos que atenderam aos critérios de inclusão. Os resultados mostraram que a cirurgia robótica de revascularização miocárdica com anestesia peridural foi associada a: Menor tempo de internação hospitalar; Menor necessidade de transfusão de sangue; Menor incidência de pneumonia; Menor dor no pós-operatório; Maior satisfação dos pacientes. Conclusão: A cirurgia robótica de revascularização miocárdica com anestesia peridural é uma alternativa segura e eficaz à técnica tradicional com anestesia geral. Essa abordagem oferece diversos benefícios potenciais para os pacientes, como menor trauma cirúrgico, recuperação mais rápida e melhor qualidade de vida no pós-operatório.
Modélisation mathématique et caractérisation des défauts
Authors: SIMANI Silvio
Published: March 2024

Au cours des dernières décennies, l'approche basée sur les modèles pour détecter les défauts dans les systèmes dynamiques a gagné en importance. Cette méthode utilise des résidus pour signaler les écarts entre le modèle et le processus réel. Ce chapitre explore diverses méthodes de détection de défauts, mettant l'accent sur les techniques de détection et d'isolation de défauts. La précision du modèle est cruciale, étant donné les disparités entre le modèle et la réalité. Des problèmes liés à la génération de résidus sont également discutés, ainsi que différentes méthodes de génération et d'évaluation des résidus.
Utilisation de la biométrie pour l’authentification dans les systèmes e-santé
Authors: HAMDI Omessaad , AYMEN CHALOUF Mohamed , SAMMOUD Amal
Published: March 2024

Les progrès constants dans les technologies de l'information et de la communication ont ouvert la voie à des avancées significatives dans les systèmes e-santé. Ces systèmes requièrent une sécurisation adéquate et une authentification de tous les acteurs. Le chapitre examine l'usage de la biométrie pour l'authentification au sein des systèmes e-santé.
Measurement report: Hygroscopicity of size-selected aerosol particles in the heavily polluted urban atmosphere of Delhi: impacts of chloride aerosol
Authors: Mandariya Anil Kumar , Ahlawat Ajit , Haneef Mohammed , Baig Nisar Ali , Patel Kanan , Apte Joshua , Hildebrandt Ruiz Lea , Wiedensohler Alfred , Habib Gazala
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Recent research has revealed the crucial role of wintertime, episodic high chloride (H-Cl) emissions in the Delhi region, which significantly impact aerosol hygroscopicity and aerosol-bound liquid water, thus contributing to the initiation of Delhi fog episodes. However, these findings have primarily relied on modeled aerosol hygroscopicity, necessitating validation through direct hygroscopicity measurements. This study presents the measurements of non-refractory bulk aerosol composition of PM1 from an Aerodyne aerosol chemical speciation monitor and for first-time size-resolved hygroscopic growth factors (nucleation, Aitken, and accumulated mode particles) along with their associated hygroscopicity parameters at 90 % relative humidity using a hygroscopic tandem differential mobility analyzer at the Delhi Aerosol Supersite. Our observations demonstrate that the hygroscopicity parameter for aerosol particles varies from 0.00 to 0.11 (with an average of 0.03 ± 0.02) for 20 nm particles, 0.05 to 0.22 (0.11 ± 0.03) for 50 nm particles, 0.05 to 0.30 (0.14 ± 0.04) for 100 nm particles, 0.05 to 0.41 (0.18 ± 0.06) for 150 nm particles, and 0.05 to 0.56 (0.22 ± 0.07) for 200 nm particles. Surprisingly, our findings demonstrate that the period with H-Cl emissions displays notably greater hygroscopicity (0.35 ± 0.06) in comparison to spans marked by high biomass burning (0.18 ± 0.04) and high hydrocarbon-like organic aerosol (0.17 ± 0.05) and relatively cleaner periods (0.27 ± 0.07). This research presents initial observational proof that ammonium chloride is the main factor behind aerosol hygroscopic growth and aerosol-bound liquid water content in Delhi. The finding emphasizes ammonium chloride's role in aerosol–water interaction and related haze/fog development. Moreover, the high chloride levels in aerosols seem to prevent the adverse impact of high organic aerosol concentrations on cloud condensation nuclei activity.
Study on the influence of topography on wind shear-numerical simulation based on WRF-CALMET
Authors: Wang Xingyu , Lei Yuhong , Shi Baolong , Wang Zhiyi , Li Xu , Wang Jinyan
Published: March 2024

Abstract. This study focuses on the critical issue of low-altitude wind shear, vital for aircraft safety during takeoff and landing. Using the WRF-CALMET model, we assess the impact of topography on low-level wind shear at Zhongchuan Airport. CALMET outperforms WRF, showing improved simulation accuracy. CALMET's simulation highlights diurnal variations in vertical wind shear, especially pronounced from 13:00 to 24:00. Notably, CALMET indicates 1–2 hazard levels higher wind shear for aircraft operations compared to WRF in a significant area. Terrain sensitivity experiments reveal CALMET's responsiveness to terrain changes during high wind shear periods, with reduced impact at higher altitudes. CALMET's incorporation of kinematic terrain influences, blocking effects, slope flow, and strengthened diversion of near-surface airflow on complex terrain contribute to these findings. This study confirms the efficacy of CALMET in simulating low-altitude wind shear, emphasizing its superiority in capturing terrain influences and reducing the aviation safety threat posed by low-altitude wind shear.
Local delivery of linezolid in the treatment of complex orthopedic bone and joint infections in patients with vancomycin allergy: a case series
Authors: Annasamudram Abhijith , Janyavula Aja , Elhessy Ahmed H. , Shrestha Raj Krishna , Gesheff Martin , Conway Janet D.
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Introduction: Osteomyelitis is a challenging bone infection associated with ischemia, trauma, or various surgical procedures (e.g., joint reconstruction). Treatment involves eradicating infected bone and soft tissue, local antibiotic delivery, and a 6-week course of antibiotics. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are common, and vancomycin is the standard treatment, but alternatives like linezolid are needed in vancomycin-resistant and vancomycin-allergic patients. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted on patients treated by the senior author between 2013 and 2021. The study included patients who received local delivery of linezolid for bone and/or joint infection with documented evidence of vancomycin allergy. Patient demographics, surgical details, linezolid delivery method, and outcomes were recorded. Clinical outcomes and subsequent procedures leading to infection eradication were documented. Results: A total of 13 patients were treated with linezolid-antibiotic-laden spacers with polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) carrier. Nine patients were successfully treated using limb-salvage techniques and were still infection-free after a mean follow-up of 55.5 months. Conclusions: Linezolid-loaded bone cement is an option for managing chronic bone and joint infections, particularly MRSA, in patients with vancomycin allergy.
Exploration of Hikikomori Syndrome in Young Adults in Lahore: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Nazim Abia
Published: March 2024

Hikikomori syndrome is a relatively new psychological problem related with serious social outcomes which has attracted lots of attention from mental health professionals particularly after COVID-19 pandemic. The present article is based on a preliminary study that explored the symptoms of hikikomori syndrome in young adults in Lahore extracted from the preliminary phase of an ongoing research project and employed cross sectional research design. Sample was selected from Lahore from October 2022 to January 2023 and comprised of 206 young adults. The sample included both men and women with a mean age of 22 (SD= 6.65) years. Data was collected through demographic form, hikikomori questionnaire and perceived social support scale. Hikikomori symptoms showed significant associations with many demographic variables like age, number of siblings, history of psychological illness. Gender, family system and social support revealed significant differences in hikikomori symptoms. Despite small sample size, present study revealed an interesting set of findings related to hikikomori phenomena.
THE IMPACT OF ECOLOGICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL FACTORS ON THE ACCUMULATION OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE SUBSTANCES IN HYPERICUM PERFORATUM L.
Authors:   Vitebsk State Order of Peoples' Friendship Medical University, Yakovleva O.A.
Published: March 2024

St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum L.) flowers growing on the territory of the Republic of Belarus in the Minsk region contain 0.24195% hypericin. The data of these studies provide prerequisites for the development of new objects from St. John's wort as a source of hypericin for medical use. The cultivation area of this object is also proposed for further harvesting.
GROWTH INTENSITY AND NATURAL RESISTANCE IN CALVES WHEN USING COLOSTRUM OF DIFFERENT QUALITY
Authors:   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Karpenia M.M. , Guyvan V.V. ,   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine
Published: March 2024

As a result of the studies, the positive effect of colostrum obtained from the cows fed during their dry period the Megashans-I and Megashans-II feed additives in the amount of 3% of the dry matter of the diet on the increase in the bactericidal activity of calf blood serum by 2.6 pp (P < 0.05), lysozyme activity of blood serum – by 0.5 p.p. was established (Р<0.01) and the intensity of their growth, which resulted in an increase in the average daily gain by 6.7% (Р<0.05).
INFLUENCE OF THE INTENSITY OF FORMATION ON THE LEVEL OF DAIRY PRODUCTIVITY OF COWS IN THE HERD SE «EXPERIMENTAL BASE «SVEKLOVICHNAYA»
Authors:   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Pavlova T.V. , Andrievich Yu.S. ,   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine
Published: March 2024

The influence of the intensity of formation on the level of milk productivity of cows in the herd of the SE "Experimental base "Sveklovichnaya" has been studied. It was established that in the herd 23.4% of cows belong to the rapidly forming type, 61.2 - to the moderately formed and 15.5 - to the slowly forming type. With an increase in the intensity of the formation of animals, the age of the first insemination decreases and the live weight increases at the first insemination. The highest milk yield for 305 days of the first lactation was obtained from fast-forming animals - 6576 kg, which significantly (P = 0.95) exceeds this indicator in moderately-forming animals by 234 kg and by 174 kg in slow-forming animals (the difference is not proven).
MORPHOFUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PANCREAS ENDOCRINE APPARATUS IN MATURE RACCOON DOGS
Authors:   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Kovaliou K.D.
Published: March 2024

The article studies the age-related patterns of morphological and histochemical changes in the endocrine pancreas of a raccoon dog, which should be considered as a compensatory-adaptive reaction of the body aimed at maintaining metabolic homeostasis in the zone of radiation exposure.
EFFECT OF THE DRUG FERONAMIN ON THE LEVEL OF PRO- AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINE GENES EXPRESSION IN THERAPY OF COLIBACTERIOSIS IN PIGLETS
Authors:   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy, Strebkova V.V. , Vostroilova G.A. ,   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy, Khokhlova N.A. ,   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy, Mikhaylov E.V. ,   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy
Published: March 2024

The article presents the data on the level of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines expression in the newborn piglets with colibacteriosis against the background of the application of the complex medicine product Feronamin based on species-specific recombinant interferons. The study of the relative expression level of cytokine genes showed that the antibacterial drug Quinocol Plus reduced the expression level of IL-1α by 13.8 times, IL-1β – by 11.9 times, IL-8 – by 5.8 times, IL-10 – by 2.1 times, IFN-γ – by 11.3 times, did not affect IL-6, stimulated the expression of IFN-α genes by 3.8 times, TGF-β – by 7 times, while the combined use of the drugs Feronamin and Quinocol Plus suppressed the relative expression level of IL-1α by 23.0 times, IL-1β – by 31.1 times, IL-6 – by 10 times, IL-8 – by 3.5 times, IL-10 – by 3.3 times, IFN-γ – by 4.8 times, stimulated the expression of IFN-α genes by 1.9 times, TGF-β – by 3 times. Based on the study, the medicine product Feronamin can be recommended as an immunomodulator in the antibacterial treatment of colibacteriosis in newborn piglets to reduce stimulation of the immune response.
CLINICAL AND ECHOGRAPHIC PARAMETERS OF PREGNANT COWS WITH DIFFERENT GESTATION PATTERNS
Authors:   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy, Mikhalev V.I. , Skorikov V.N. ,   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy
Published: March 2024

The article presents the material of study on clinical and echographic parameters of pregnant cows with various gestation pattern. The syndrome of fetal developmental retardation is recorded on average in 33.3% of pregnant animals, including complicated by gestosis – in 22.6%. In the cows with fetal developmental retardation syndrome at 135-150 days of gestation, a decrease in the intensity of blood supply to the developing embryo was observed, manifested by a decrease in the size of the placenta by 33.8-46.7% and the diameter of the middle uterine arteries – by 14.7-24.5%. Fetal developmental retardation syndrome complicated by gestosis at 7 months of gestation is clinically characterized by hypertension, edema in 85.8% of animals and the presence of protein (1.0 mg/ml or higher) in the urine.
WAYS TO REDUCE THE EFFECT OF MYCOTOXINS ON THE CATTLE BODY
Authors:   Volgograd State Agrarian University, Nikolaev S.I. , Chehranova S.V. ,   Volgograd State Agrarian University, Minchenko L.A. ,   Volgograd State Agrarian University, Shkalenko V.V. ,   Volgograd State Agrarian University, Karapetyan A.K. ,   Volgograd State Agrarian University, Danilenko I.Yu. ,   Volgograd State Agrarian University
Published: March 2024

Mycotoxins are a consequence of mold growth. Fungi produce mycotoxins under conditions of changing tem-perature, humidity or aeration, as well as in the presence of aggressive agents. The problem of mycotoxicosis is cur-rently relevant. It has been proved that the use of the mycotoxin adsorbent Novazil Plus in cow diets helps to reduce the effect of mycotoxins on the animal body, which is expressed by the most optimal processes of ruminal digestion, the optimal ratio of volatile fatty acids, an increase in the total number of microorganisms by 8.15-9.54%, as well as an increase in the productivity of cows with simultaneous improvement of quality indicators, in particular, a decrease in the concentration of Mycotoxin Aflatoxin M1 in milk. The use of the Best-Sil bioconservative contributed to improving the quality characteristics of the finished silage, reducing the accumulation of mycotoxins in it, and feeding such silage to cows also contributed to obtaining products of higher quality.
SOWS’ HEPATOPATHIES: MACRO- AND MICROSCOPIC CHANGES IN THE LIVER AND SOME INDICATORS OF PRODUCTIVITY
Authors:   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Petrouski S.U. , Bolshakova A. I. ,   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Zhukov A. I. ,   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine
Published: March 2024

During post-mortem examination sows’ liver, hepatopathy has been identified: acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis. Histological studies in liver tissues in all hepatopathies have been revealed granular, fatty, vacuolar degeneration, the chronic hepatosis and the development of liver cirrhosis - changes characteristic of interstitial hepatitis. The offspring of sows with chronic hepatosis and transition of interstitial hepatitis to liver cirrhosis, were revealed increasing in the number of low-tech piglets and their low live weight were found. Piglets raised under sows with hepatopathy showed a decrease in survival rate and poor weight.
ETIOLOGICAL STRUCTURE OF POSTPARTUM METRITIS IN DAIRY COWS UNDER VARIOUS TECHNOLOGIES OF THEIR MANAGEMENT
Authors:   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy, Skorikov V.N. , Manzhurina O.A. ,   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy, Mikhalev V.I. ,   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy
Published: March 2024

The article presents the data on the frequency of isolation of postpartum metritis pathogens in dairy cows. The microflora of cervical-vaginal mucus and exudate (n=150) was isolated in the form of monocultures in 44.7% of cases, in the form of associations - in 55.3% of cases. E. coli was most often isolated, which allows us to consider it one of the main causative agents of this disease. At enterprises with loose keeping, the microbial landscape of the genital tract of cows with postpartum metritis had a wider range of pathogens, which was represented by numerous associations. Fusobacterium necrophorum and Actinomyces pyogenes were also isolated from these animals, contributing to a more severe course of the inflammatory process with its manifestation.
THE EFFECT OF COMMON TANSY (TANACETUM VULGARE L.) ON THE QUALITY OF SHEEP MEAT PRODUCTS
Authors:   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Yatusevich A.I. , Starovoitava M.V. ,   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Alexin M.M. ,   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Yatusevich I.A. ,   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine
Published: March 2024

The article presents the results of the study on the effect of decoction of tansy on the quality of mutton. The ab-sence of negative effect of this medicinal drug on the chemical composition of sheep meat (protein, fat, moisture), its caloric content has been established. No changes in physicochemical and toxicobiological parameters were detected.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING DIFFERENT FORMS OF PROBIOTIC SUPPLEMENT BASULIFOR TO CALVES DURING THE PREWEANING PERIOD
Authors:   Bryansk State Agrarian University, Gamko L.N. , Talyzina T.L. ,   Bryansk State Agrarian University, Vafina D.R. ,   Bryansk State Agrarian University
Published: March 2024

Feeding of probiotic supplements Basulifor to calves up to six months of age in dry (C) and liquid (G) forms containing strains of Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus Licheniformis at 14.7-10.7 MJ of metabolic energy per 1 kg of dry matter of feed mixtures included in the diet had a positive effect on productivity and morphobiochemical parameters of blood. In the first scientific and economic setting, with the inclusion into the diet of calves from the second group of 15 g and from the third group of 20 g Basulifor-S per head per day, the average daily gains in live weight increased by 8.5% and 19.3%, respectively, relative to the control group, the increase in which was 686.0 ± 8.8g. In the second scientific and economic setting, when giving calves of the second and third experimental groups, respectively, 0.4 ml and 0.5 ml of Basulifor-Zh per liter of whole milk per head per day the average daily gains in live weight increased by 15.2% and 21.6% against the control, and amounted to 730±29.5g and 770±23.3 g. Morphobiochemical blood parameters were in the reference values of the norm in both settings. In the first setting, the blood counts did not differ significantly in all groups. In the second setting, an increase by 16.09% in the concentration of erythrocytes in the second experimental group and by 17.24% in the third was found, with a simultaneous decrease in the level of leukocytes by 22.16% and 18.29%, respectively, and an increase in the globulin fraction of proteins when using the liquid form of the probiotic supplement Basulifor-Zh, which allows us to talk about optimizing metabolism and increasing productivity.
Achieving strategic excellence: Integrating balanced scorecard and IVHF-DEMATEL for strategic management of a medical device SME
Authors: Kalender Zeynep Tuğçe , Vayvay Özalp , Çırpan Büşra
Published: March 2024

Nowadays, strategic planning and the establishment of long-term objectives are pivotal for companies from diverse economies based on geographical location, demographic distribution, financial challenges, and distinct customer portfolios. Defining strategic goals is vital more than ever however requires acceptance, adoption, and execution by the entire workforce. In this sense, this paper presents an integrated methodology that combines the Balanced Scorecard and the Interval-Valued Hesitant Fuzzy DEMATEL approaches to enhance strategic management in a Medical Device SME located in Istanbul-Turkey. The proposed approach aims to provide a holistic perspective on organizational performance and facilitate decision-making processes for sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
Factors affecting legal services' quality: The case of an emerging economy
Authors: Hien Truong Thi , Gai Le Thi Hong , An Thai Thi Hoai , An Le Thi Thuy
Published: March 2024

Vietnam is a rapidly developing country associated with changes in socio-economic activities, especially both public and private services. The service industry is making a practical contribution to economic growth and is gaining a great position. To help a society develop harmoniously, the economy must satisfy people's ability to access services, especially basic services such as education, healthcare, legality, transportation, security and safety. The aims of the study are to estimate factors affecting legal service quality, and based on the survey in three provinces in Vietnam: Lam Dong, Dak Lak, Gia Lai and through quantitative analysis, the research results show that there are five factors that positively affect service quality, which are: (1) government; (2) head of the unit; ⁠(3) influencer; (4) opinions of people around; and (5) organizations and individuals providing services. The research results also discuss some solutions to increase service quality and sustainable development of Vietnam in the coming time.
Adopting new ARIMA double layering technique in make-to-stock production policy
Authors: Almaraj Ismail I. , Ghamdi Mohammed S. Al
Published: March 2024

In supply chain management, the employed forecasting algorithm plays a very vital and crucial role in how a particular business performs well in the market. This study proposes a time series based forecasting model to help in designing an effective make-to-stock supply chain mechanism for tackling the large number of suppliers (suppliers diversion) and products (items diversion). The proposed technique extends the traditional ARIMA model to ARIMA Double Layering Technique (DLT) where the algorithm is implemented in two layers: first one is to obtain the number of orders level, and the other layer is implemented at the quantity level. The systematic implementation procedure of our approach is illustrated through a real case study. The accuracy evaluation and consistency of the results show that ARIMA -DLT provides superior forecasting when compared with ML-based models which provides insightful managerial views to other similar forecasting problems.
Total Alkaloid content and In vitro Antiplasmodial activity of Grangea maderaspatana collected from Burkina Faso
Authors: Abdoulaye Yougoubo , Constantin M. Dabiré , Harouna Sore , K. Remy Bationo , Arouna Ganame , Assétou Sawadogo , Noëlle Edwige Roamba , Benjamin Bazié , S. Dominique Kabore , Moumouni Koala , Eloi Palé , C. H. Roger Nebie , Mouhoussine Nacro
Published: March 2024

Effective management of malaria remains a major concern for the scientific community mainly due to the resistance of Plasmodium falciparum to the common antimalarials. Many studies are conducted to identify plants that can fight against this disease. This work aimed to contribute to a better knowledge of antiplasmodial activity of different parts of Grangea maderaspatana (Asteracea). Thus, roots, flowers, leafy branches and whole plant of Grangea maderaspatana were extracted with hexane, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and methanol. Alkaloid contents and antiplasmodial activity of extracts were respectively determined by bromocresol green method and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay based on pLDH quantification. Total alkaloid contents ranged from 21.036 in methanolic extract of leafy branches to 1074.752µg qE/g in dichloromethane extract of whole plant. Extracts showed moderate to very active antiplasmodial effects. Antiplasmodial activity evaluated on chloroquino (CQ)-sensitive D10 and CQ-resistant Dd2 strains of Plasmodium falciparum showed that hexane and dichloromethane leafy branches extracts had a better activity. Alkaloid could be potentially responsible for antiplasmodial activity observed. None extract found to be toxic for cells at 50 and 100µg/ml. Dichloromethane extract of leafy branches could be a potential source of antiplasmodial molecules.
A Review of Organochlorine-induced Male Reproductive Disorders
Authors: Vasanth A. , Gopi Santhosh , Akkaiah Sushmitha
Published: March 2024

Organochlorines are a group of chlorinated hydrocarbons widely used as pesticides in many countries. Various studies conducted by researchers have revealed that these chemicals can potentially cause male reproductive disorders. In today's world, both humans and wildlife are constantly exposed to numerous chemical residues present in the air, food, and water. Organochlorines, which consist of carbon, hydrogen, and chlorine, are pervasive pollutants encompassing a range of compounds, including chlorinated insecticides, solvents, and fumigants used worldwide. Exposure to organochlorine chemicals has raised concerns due to their association with various detrimental effects on human health. One particular concern is their potential implication in reproductive toxicity and endocrine disruption, as these chemicals persist in the environment. Organochlorines have the ability to interfere with normal hormonal function in both animals and humans. Laboratory animals and wildlife exposed to these endocrine-disrupting chemicals have exhibited reproductive abnormalities such as the feminization of males, abnormal sexual behavior, birth defects, altered sex ratios, decreased sperm production, reduced testicular size, infertility, and thyroid dysfunction. This review focuses on the adverse effects of different organochlorine chemicals on the male reproductive system, emphasizing the need for limited use of organochlorines to enhance the quality of life and promote human welfare.
Endoscopic decontamination of massive, modified release venlafaxine overdose
Authors:   Department of Gastroenterology, Christchurch Hospital, Waitaha, New Zealand., Tiong Ho Tuan
Published: March 2024

Pharmacobezoars, which are bezoars comprised of medications, are considered a rare phenomenon encountered in overdose patients.
STRATEGI DAKWAH PONDOK PESANTREN AN NAHL PADA MASYARAKAT DI PURBALINGGA
Authors: Marchza Putri Alvita  , Tuti Munfaridah
Published: March 2024

Sebagai masyarakat yang masih awam dengan ajaran agama Islam tentu sangat terganggu dengan hadirnya pondok pesantren An Nahl yang dimana hari-harinya dipenuhi dengan kegiatan pengajian. Seiring berjalannya waktu, masyarakat menjadi sadar bahwa adanya Pondok Pesantren An Nahl penting bagi kehidupan bermasyarakat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui strategi dakwah yang digunakan Pondok Pesantren An Nahl dalam menghadapi masyarakat. Untuk mengetahui faktor pendukung dan penghambat, serta keberhasilan dakwah yang disampaikan oleh Pondok Pesantren An Nahl. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan dengan moetode observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini adalah strategi dakwah Pondok Pesantren An Nahl pada masyarakat Desa Karangreja yang menghasilkan dakwah yang efektif. Faktor penghambat yang tidak menjadikan pupusnya Pondok Pesantren An Nahl dan justru menambah semangat. Keberhasilan dakwah Pondok Pesantren An Nahl dilihat dari perubahan masyarakat dari moral, tingkah laku dan peningkatan ekonomi. Berdasarkan data yang dikumpulkan menghasilakn kesimpulan bahwa Pondok Pesantren An Nahl menggunakan strategi tilawah dan ta’lim, selain strategi dakwah, Pondok Pesantren An Nahl juga menggunakan pendekatan pendidikan, psikologi, komunikasi, struktural, dan ekonomi. Adapun metode yang digunakan adalah metode mau’idzhah hasanah dan ceramah. Yang terbukti masyarakat antusias mengikuti pengajian yang disediakan oleh Pondok Pesantren An Nahl.
Online Study during Covid’ 19: What Students Like and Dislike in Online Courses
Authors: Bari Moncef , Nguyen Minh Thi Ai
Published: March 2024

This article presents the results of a research about the students’ likes and dislikes in online courses. The project used surveys to the students of the Dalat University in Vietnam conducted during the fall term of 2021. After analyzing the sample of 708 students, it appears that the main findings are somehow close to many studies conducted at the same time approximately. Mainly, the students like the flexibility of asynchronous courses and the availability of the learning material at any time. They dislike the lack of interaction with the teachers and their classmates. As for online asynchronous courses, students like the possibility of interacting with teachers and classmates (in the case of interactive courses) and the clarity of the schedule. In all cases, the quality of the Internet connection and the power supply appear as a sine qua non condition to any satisfaction supporting any distance studies.Some students have also noted health problems inherent to too long periods sitting in front of screens. This aspect is particularly critical for those who do not have computers and who are forced to work on their smartphones.
Understanding the Dynamics of Life Satisfaction in the Swedish Welfare State: A Multifaceted Analysis Integrating Quantitative, Qualitative, and Discourse Approaches
Authors: Conable James E. , Newman Joel , Olsson Imabong
Published: March 2024

This interdisciplinary study investigates life satisfaction in the context of the Swedish welfare state, employing a mixed-methods approach to offer a comprehensive understanding. Quantitative analyses, utilizing World Values Survey data, reveal significant associations between work importance, household financial situation, and life satisfaction. However, the explanatory power of the models remains modest at 15.3%. The study emphasizes the need for a holistic approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of work and financial well-being with other determinants of life satisfaction. Qualitative insights, derived from interviews and focus groups, explore individual experiences, uncovering nuanced perspectives on well-being. Participants highlight the importance of resources, welfare benefits, work, and personal freedom, aligning with the capability approach. The conceptualization of well-being incorporates Chambers' notion of capabilities, Sen's emphasis on freedom, and Nussbaum's consideration of how individuals’ function. Discourse analysis enriches the study by examining language as a constitutive force, shaping perceptions, and influencing actions. A focus group discussion and blog analysis reveal diverse views on life satisfaction, emphasizing the significance of freedom and choice. The findings contribute to the broader understanding of life satisfaction, calling for future research that integrates quantitative, qualitative, and discourse analysis approaches. The study underscores the complexity of life satisfaction and its multifaceted determinants, urging policymakers and practitioners to adopt comprehensive strategies in promoting well-being in welfare states like Sweden.
Clinical application of reserved gastric tube in neuroendoscopic endonasal surgery for pituitary tumor
Authors: Chen Xi , Zhang Long-Yao , Wang Zhi-Feng , Zhang Yi , Yin Yu-Hua , Wang Xue-Jian
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

The neuroendoscopic approach has the advantages of a clear operative field, convenient tumor removal, and less damage, and is the development direction of modern neurosurgery. At present, transnasal surgery for sphenoidal pituitary tumor is widely used. But it has been found in clinical practice that some patients with this type of surgery may experience post-operative nausea and vomiting and other discomforts.

AIM

To explore the effect of reserved gastric tube application in the neuroendoscopic endonasal resection of pituitary tumors.

METHODS

A total of 60 patients who underwent pituitary adenoma resection via the endoscopic endonasal approach were selected and randomly divided into the experimental and control groups, with 30 in each group. Experimental group: After anesthesia, a gastric tube was placed through the mouth under direct vision using a visual laryngoscope, and the fluid accumulated in the oropharynx was suctioned intermittently with low negative pressure throughout the whole process after nasal disinfection, during the operation, and when the patient recovered from anesthesia. Control group: Given the routine intraoperative care, no gastric tube was left. The number of cases of nausea/vomiting/aspiration within 24 h post-operation was counted and compared between the two groups; the scores of pharyngalgia after waking up, 6 h post-operation, and 24 h post-operation. The frequency of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage and intracranial infection were compared. The hospitalization days of the two groups were statistically compared.

RESULTS

The times of postoperative nausea and vomiting in the experimental group were lower than that in the control group, and the difference in the incidence of nausea was statistically significant (P < 0.05). After the patient woke up, the scores of sore throat 6 h after the operation and 24 h after operation were lower than those in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). The number of cases of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage and intracranial infection was higher than that of the control group, but there was no statistically significant difference from the control group (P > 0.05). The hospitalization days of the experimental group was lower than that of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

Reserving a gastric tube in the endoscopic endonasal resection of pituitary tumors, combined with intraoperative and postoperative gastrointestinal decompression, can effectively reduce the incidence of nausea, reduce the number of vomiting and aspiration in patients, and reduce the complications of sore throat The incidence rate shortened the hospitalization days of the patients.
Estimación del volumen comercial de laurel (Cordia alliodora Ruiz & Pav) en árboles de regeneración en cultivos de Sucumbíos - Ecuador
Authors:   Universidad Politécnica Estatal del Carchi, Posgrado, Av. Universitaria y Antisana, Tulcán - Carchi, Ecuador, Carrera Oscullo Pablo Danilo , Cabrera Quezada Manuel ,   Universidad de Pinar del Río, Pinar del Río, Cuba
Published: March 2024

El laurel (Cordia alliodora Ruiz & Pav) es una especie arbórea maderable de excelentes propiedades y de crecimiento rápido, lo que lo hace ideal para la producción comercial. Sin embargo, los modelos de estimación del volumen de esta especie en la Amazonía ecuatoriana son limitados, por lo tanto, el objetivo de esta investigación fue establecer modelos para estimar el volumen comercial de árboles de regeneración de laurel en la provincia de Sucumbíos. Por medio del lenguaje de programación R, se evaluaron 15 modelos mediante un análisis de regresión, donde la variable independiente fue el volumen comercial (Vc) y las variables independientes fueron el diámetro a la altura de pecho (DAP), la altura comercial (hc) y la densidad de la madera (d). La selección de los modelos se realizó analizando el coeficiente de determinación (R2), la raíz del error cuadrático medio (RMSE) y el criterio de información de Akaike (AIC). Además, se examinó la significancia de los parámetros (β), la presencia de multicolinealidad y la verificación de los supuestos de normalidad, homocedasticidad e independencia. Después del análisis, se seleccionaron tres modelos, que tuvieron un R2 mayor al 90 %. El mejor modelo fue ln⁡(Vc)=β_0+β_1*ln(〖DAP〗^2*hc); además, se observó que la inclusión de la densidad (d) en la variable independiente anterior no mejoró el ajuste. Por otro lado, el peor modelo fue ln⁡(Vc)=β_0+β_1*ln(DAP), el cual tiene la ventaja de sólo incluir el DAP en la variable independiente. Estos modelos permitirán estimar de manera indirecta y rápida el volumen comercial de árboles de laurel de regeneración, facilitando un aprovechamiento sostenible de estos recursos.
Rezension von: Pfefferkorn, Wilfried, Oberer Neckar mit Stuttgart und Umgebung ...
Authors: Gräter Carlheinz , Pfefferkorn Wilfried
Published: March 2024

Wilfried Pfefferkorn: Burgen unseres Landes. I. Oberer Neckar mit Stuttgart und Umgebung; 11. Unterer Neckar zwischen Lauffen und Mannheim. Stuttgart: J. Fink 1975, jeweils 62 S.je DM 7,-.
Rezension von: Rose, Ambrosius, Kloster Grüssau
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Rose Ambrosius
Published: March 2024

P. Ambrosius Rose: Kloster Grüssau. Stuttgart: Theiß 1976. 326 S. 111. DM 40,-.
Rezension von: Ziegler, Hans-Peter, Die Dorfordnungen im Gebiet der Reichsstadt Rothenburg
Authors: Ulshöfer Kuno , Ziegler Hans-Peter
Published: March 2024

Hans-Peter Ziegler: Die Dorfordnungen im Gebiet der Reichsstadt Rothenburg. Diss. jur. Würzburg. Rothenburg: Verein Alt-Rothenburg 1977. 300 S.
Rezension von: Weyrauch, Erdmann, Zur Auswertung von Steuerbüchern mit quantifizierenden Methoden
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Weyrauch Erdmann
Published: March 2024

Erdmann Weyrauch: Zur Auswertung von Steuerbüchern mit quantifizierenden Methoden. In: Festgabe für Ernst Walter Zeeden zum 60. Geburtstag am 14. Mai 1976. (Reformationsgeschichtliche Studien und Texte Supplementband 2) Hrsg. H. Rabe, H.-G. Molitor, H.-Ch. Rublack. Münster 1976. 549 S. S. 97-127.
Rezension von: Geissler, Klaus, Die Juden in Deutschland und Bayern bis zur Mitte des 14. Jahrhunderts
Authors: Zieger Andreas , Geissler Klaus , Geissler Klaus
Published: March 2024

Klaus Geissler: Die Juden in Deutschland und Bayern bis zur Mitte des 14. Jahrhunderts. München 1976. 240 S.
Rezension von: Blaich, Fritz, Die Reichsmonopolgesetzgebung im Zeitalter Karls V.
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Blaich Fritz
Published: March 2024

Fritz Blaich: Die Reichsmonopolgesetzgebung im Zeitalter Karls V. Ihre ordnungspolitische Problematik. (Schriften zum Vergleich von Wirtschaftsordnungen Heft 8). Stuttgart: G. Fischer 1967.186 S.
Rezension von: von Hippel, Wolfgang, Die Bauernbefreiung im Königreich Württemberg
Authors: Ulshöfer Kuno , Hippel Wolfgang von
Published: March 2024

Wolfgang von Hippel: Die Bauernbefreiung im Königreich Württemberg. I. Darstellung, II. Quellen (Forschungen zur deutschen Sozialgeschichte Bd. 1) 624 u. 786 S. Boppard 1977.
Rezension von: Bitterle, Hermann (Bearb.), Heimatbuch Gemeinde Denkendorf
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Bitterle Hermann
Published: March 2024

Heimatbuch Gemeinde Denkendorf. Geschichte des Ortes und der Gemeinde. Bearbeitet von Hermann Bitterle. (1971). 282 S. Ill.
Rezension von: Brustgi, Franz Georg, Eningen unter Achalm
Authors: Göpfert Eberhard , Brustgi Franz Georg
Published: March 2024

Franz Georg Brustgi: Eningen unter Achalm - Bildnis eines altwürttembergischen Handelsortes. Sigmaringen: Thorbecke 1976, 504 S. 68 T., 1 Ausschlagkarte
Rezension von: Engelhardt, Ottmar, Neresheim und das Härtsfeld
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Engelhardt Ottmar
Published: March 2024

Ottmar Engelhardt: Neresheim und das Härtsfeld. Stuttgart: Theiß 1977. 117 S. Ill. DM 28,-.
Rezension von: Seebass, Gottfried, Das reformatorische Werk des Andreas Osiander
Authors: Zieger Andreas , Seebaß Gottfried
Published: March 2024

Gottfried Seebass: Das reformatorische Werk des Andreas Osiander. (Einzelarbeiten aus der Kirchengeschichte Bayerns. Band 44). Nürnberg 1967. 308 S.
Rezension von: Franz, Gunther (Bearb.), Grafschaft Hohenlohe
Authors: Neumaier Helmut , Franz Gunther
Published: March 2024

Die evangelischen Kirchenordnungen des XVI. Jahrhunderts. Begründet von Emil Sehling. 15. Band. Württemberg, I. Teil: Hohenlohe. Bearb. v. Gunther Franz. Tübingen 1977. 711 S. 1 Abb., 2 Karten.
Rezension von: Rottler, Alfred, Hoch-Zeit des Staufers
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Rottler Alfred
Published: March 2024

Alfred Rottler: Hoch-Zeit des Staufers. Die abenteuerliche Alpenüberquerung von Friedrich II. im Jahr 1212. Gerabronn: Hohenloher Druck- und Verlagshaus 1977. 135 S.