bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of 6-Week Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Joint Flexibility and Musculotendinous Properties
Authors: Ikeda Naoki , Hiratsuka Kazuya , Isaka Tadao
Published: May 2024

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) stimulates soft subcutaneous tissues by applying pressure to the skin with a specialized bar or spurtle-like instrument. No studies have verified whether several weeks of continuous IASTM alone can alter joint flexibility and musculotendinous properties in healthy participants. We examined the effect of a 6-week IASTM program on joint flexibility and the musculotendinous properties of the lower limbs. Fourteen healthy men (aged 19–35 years) who participated in a 6-week IASTM program (3 days weekly) for the soft tissue of the posterior aspect of one lower leg were included. The other leg served as the control. Before and after the intervention, we measured the maximal ankle joint dorsiflexion angle (dorsiflexion range of motion: DFROM) and maximal passive torque (MPT), a measure of stretch tolerance. We measured muscle and tendon stiffness using shear wave elastography on the gastrocnemius and Achilles tendon. IASTM significantly increased the DFROM and MPT (p < 0.05 for both). However, no significant changes were observed in muscle and tendon stiffness. None of the parameters changed significantly in the control group. The 6-week IASTM program increased stretch tolerance and joint flexibility but did not change muscle and tendon stiffness.
Research on the Redesign of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Based on Sustainable Livelihood—The Case of Luanzhou Shadow Play Empowering Its Rural Development
Authors: Sun Li , Li Jiangnan , Wang Zeyi , Liu Weishang , Zhang Shuo , Wu Jiantao
Published: May 2024

The majority of China’s intangible cultural heritage is rooted in rural areas, and the integration of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) with rural resources has potential for sustainable development. This study develops a theory of sustainable livelihoods for ICH rural areas, employing design intervention strategies to strengthen core capital, thereby promoting the protection of ICH and the sustainable development of rural areas. Through a case study of China’s ICH, specifically Luanzhou shadow play, this study focuses on core livelihoods capital: design capital and cultural capital. The key elements of the two were analyzed through the use of interviews and questionnaires. The Luanzhou shadow play was redesigned for cultural and creative products and digital application innovation. This approach effectively meets the needs of the target groups and meets the requirements of rural revitalization and ICH, thereby enhancing the adaptability and resilience of rural areas. This study offers a new development path for the heritage of Luanzhou shadow play and local rural areas while also providing a reference for the differentiated development of other non-legacy rural areas.
A Systematic Review of Sustainability Criteria in Infrastructure Development
Authors: Kustova Ieva , Hudenko Justina , Lace Natalja
Published: May 2024

This paper explores the immediate need of infrastructure stakeholders for practical guidance promoting sustainable infrastructure development that aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and European Union (EU) regulations. Despite overarching definitions, there is a noticeable absence of a uniform set of sustainability criteria, which delays the integration of sustainability principles into infrastructure planning, development, and operations. Through a targeted content analysis of the systematically selected literature from the Web of Science, this study seeks to clarify the characteristics of sustainable infrastructure. In the systematic review of 106 sources, carefully selected through a structured exclusion process described in the Open Science Framework register, the authors construct a comprehensive set of 43 sustainable infrastructure characteristics. Subsequently, these indicators undergo evaluation by sector experts through focus group discussions on the relevance of the proposed sustainable infrastructure criteria to local planning contexts. The focus group’s results demonstrate the adequacy of the proposed criteria, albeit with variations in perceived importance. Additionally, participants in the focus group suggest conducting field tests of the criteria in a municipal setting before scaling up to national policy frameworks.
Is China’s Rural Revitalization Good Enough? Evidence from Spatial Agglomeration and Cluster Analysis
Authors: Qu Xiaodong , Zhang Yuxi , Li Zhenming
Published: May 2024

Rural revitalization is an indispensable part of sustainable economic development in China. This paper proposes a new index to capture and assess rural revitalization (RR) in terms of five dimensions, namely, thriving businesses, pleasant living environments, social etiquette and civility, effective governance, and prosperity. Using spatial and cluster analyses on annual data of 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities of China from 2010 to 2020, we find that: (1) China’s RR is growing year by year during the sample period, yet the overall level of RR is still low, with a national average of merely 0.47 in 2020, and that of the top province Jiangsu only 0.64; (2) The spatial distribution of RR in eastern provinces show high and high (HH) agglomeration, while that in northeastern and western provinces exhibit low and low (LL) agglomeration; and (3) The development level of RR is highly heterogeneous, suggesting that development disparities exist, and deserve the government’s attention. The study suggests some strategies for improving RR in China. In particular, the study sheds light on how to promote RR effectively for local governments to achieve sustainable economic development.
Public Spaces for Older People: A Review of the Relationship between Public Space to Quality of Life
Authors: Younes Sadiq R. , Marques Bruno , McIntosh Jacqueline
Published: May 2024

This paper investigates the relationship between public spaces and quality of life (QoL) for older adults, aiming to identify knowledge gaps within the context of population ageing and urbanisation. Recognising the growing importance of sustainable urban development, the research explores how cities can foster active ageing and improve QoL through accessible and inclusive public spaces. A scoping literature review identifies five key QoL domains for older adults: autonomy, meaningful activities, positive social relationships, leisure opportunities, and health. To identify knowledge gaps, a review of the literature was conducted for each of the highlighted themes. The review highlights areas requiring further investigation, including the interplay between environmental design and social connections, intergenerational perspectives on public space liveliness, the influence of context on QoL and the built environment, and the value of qualitative research in this field. By contributing to the understanding of QoL in relation to public spaces through the lens of person–environment fit theory, this study aims to inform urban design, landscape architecture, and policymaking in the creation of age-friendly communities with inclusive public spaces.
Application of Biosensors for the Detection of Mycotoxins for the Improvement of Food Safety
Authors: Szelenberger Rafał , Cichoń Natalia , Zajaczkowski Wojciech , Bijak Michal
Published: May 2024

Mycotoxins, secondary metabolites synthesized by various filamentous fungi genera such as Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium, Claviceps, and Alternaria, are potent toxic compounds. Their production is contingent upon specific environmental conditions during fungal growth. Arising as byproducts of fungal metabolic processes, mycotoxins exhibit significant toxicity, posing risks of acute or chronic health complications. Recognized as highly hazardous food contaminants, mycotoxins present a pervasive threat throughout the agricultural and food processing continuum, from plant cultivation to post-harvest stages. The imperative to adhere to principles of good agricultural and industrial practice is underscored to mitigate the risk of mycotoxin contamination in food production. In the domain of food safety, the rapid and efficient detection of mycotoxins holds paramount significance. This paper delineates conventional and commercial methodologies for mycotoxin detection in ensuring food safety, encompassing techniques like liquid chromatography, immunoassays, and test strips, with a significant emphasis on the role of electrochemiluminescence (ECL) biosensors, which are known for their high sensitivity and specificity. These are categorized into antibody-, and aptamer-based, as well as molecular imprinting methods. This paper examines the latest advancements in biosensors for mycotoxin testing, with a particular focus on their amplification strategies and operating mechanisms.
Antiviral Use in Mild-to-Moderate SARS-CoV-2 Infections during the Omicron Wave in Geriatric Patients
Authors: Exquis Nadia , Dionisi Benjamin , Samer Caroline Flora , Rollason Victoria , Curtin François , Zekry Dina , Graf Christophe , Prendki Virgnie , Ing Lorenzini Kuntheavy
Published: May 2024

(1) Background: Geriatric patients are at high risk of complications of Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) and are good candidates for antiviral drugs. (2) Methods: A retrospective study of electronic health records (EHRs) aiming to describe antiviral (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir (nirmatrelvir/r) or remdesivir) use, drug–drug interactions (DDIs) and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in elderly patients (75 and over), hospitalized with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 between July 2022 and June 2023. (3) Results: Out of 491 patients (mean age: 86.9 years), 180 (36.7%) received nirmatrelvir/r, 78 (15.9%) received remdesivir, and 233 (47.4%) received no antiviral therapy. No association was found between the choice of antiviral and the demographic or medical data. No serious ADR was observed. Nirmatrelvir/r dosage adjustment was inadequate in 65% of patients with renal impairment. In total, 128 patients (71%) on nirmatrelvir/r had potential pharmacokinetic DDIs, with 43 resulting in a possibly related ADR. In the remdesivir group, pharmacodynamic DDIs were more frequent, with QTc prolongation risk in 56 patients (72%). Only 20 patients underwent follow-up ECG, revealing QTc prolongation in 4. (4) Conclusions: There is an underutilization of antivirals despite their justified indications. Nirmatrelvir/r dosage was rarely adjusted to renal function. Dose adjustments and closer monitoring are needed due to the high risk of drug interactions.
How to Accelerate Early Stage of Malaria Vaccine Development by Optimizing Functional Assays
Authors: Miura Kazutoyo
Published: May 2024

While two Plasmodium falciparum circumsporozoite protein-based pre-erythrocytic vaccines (PEV), RTS,S and R21, have been approved by the WHO, no blood-stage vaccine (BSV) or transmission-blocking vaccine (TBV) has reached a phase 3 trial. One of the major obstacles that slows down malaria vaccine development is the shortage (or lack) of in vitro assays or animal models by which investigators can reasonably select the best vaccine formulation (e.g., antigen, adjuvant, or platform) and/or immunization strategy (e.g., interval of inoculation or route of immunization) before a human phase 2 trial. In the case of PEV, RTS,S and R21 have set a benchmark, and a new vaccine can be compared with (one of) the approved PEV directly in preclinical or early clinical studies. However, such an approach cannot be utilized for BSV or TBV development at this moment. The focus of this review is in vitro assays or in vivo models that can be used for P. falciparum BSV or TBV development, and I discuss important considerations during assay selection, standardization, qualification, validation, and interpretation of the assay results. Establishment of a robust assay/model with proper interpretation of the results is the one of key elements to accelerate future vaccine development.
A Nasal Vaccine Candidate, Containing Three Antigenic Regions from SARS-CoV-2, to Induce a Broader Response
Authors: Lobaina Yadira , Chen Rong , Suzarte Edith , Ai Panchao , Musacchio Alexis , Lan Yaqin , Chinea Glay , Tan Changyuan , Silva Ricardo , Guillen Gerardo , Yang Ke , Li Wen , Perera Yasser , Hermida Lisset
Published: May 2024

A chimeric protein, formed by two fragments of the conserved nucleocapsid (N) and S2 proteins from SARS-CoV-2, was obtained as a recombinant construct in Escherichia coli. The N fragment belongs to the C-terminal domain whereas the S2 fragment spans the fibre structure in the post-fusion conformation of the spike protein. The resultant protein, named S2NDH, was able to form spherical particles of 10 nm, which forms aggregates upon mixture with the CpG ODN-39M. Both preparations were recognized by positive COVID-19 human sera. The S2NDH + ODN-39M formulation administered by the intranasal route resulted highly immunogenic in Balb/c mice. It induced cross-reactive anti-N humoral immunity in both sera and bronchoalveolar fluids, under a Th1 pattern. The cell-mediated immunity (CMI) was also broad, with positive response even against the N protein of SARS-CoV-1. However, neither neutralizing antibodies (NAb) nor CMI against the S2 region were obtained. As alternative, the RBD protein was included in the formulation as inducer of NAb. Upon evaluation in mice by the intranasal route, a clear adjuvant effect was detected for the S2NDH + ODN-39M preparation over RBD. High levels of NAb were induced against SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV-1. The bivalent formulation S2NDH + ODN-39M + RBD, administered by the intranasal route, constitutes an attractive proposal as booster vaccine of sarbecovirus scope.
Behavior of PCDD/Fs and PCBs from Wastewater Treatment Plants during Sewage Sludge Composting: Study of Semi-Anaerobic Conditions and Different Stages of the Process
Authors: Gomez-Rico Maria Francisca , Hernandez Teresa , Garrido Maria Angeles , Font Rafael
Published: May 2024

Composting is a common treatment for the high amounts of sewage sludge produced in wastewater treatment plants, and the product is used in agriculture. Composting reduces the levels of biodegradable organic pollutants, although other compounds present in wastewater and not eliminated previously by conventional physical–chemical and chemical treatments, such as polychorodibenzo-p-dioxins/furans (PCDD/Fs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), have been found in the final compost at higher levels than those observed in the initial sludge. Their formation was studied during composting under unfavorable aeration conditions and paying attention to different stages of the process. Experiments were carried out in small vessels inside a controlled oven for three types of sewage sludge. Pentachlorophenol was previously added as a dioxin precursor. A clear formation of PCDD/Fs was found, especially during the maturation stage for two experiments. Mainly octachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (OCDD) and 1234678-heptachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (1234678-HpCDD) to a lesser extent were formed. OCDD levels in the final samples were around 10 times higher than those of the initial mixture after removing the concentration effect. No clear formation nor degradation of PCBs was observed. The toxicity values due to PCDD/Fs and PCBs found in the initial mixtures were 1.20–2.46 ng WHO-TEQ/kg, and those from the final samples were 2.30–7.86 ng WHO-TEQ/kg. Although the toxicity values are below the most restrictive limits found in Europe in this case, toxicity could increase considerably with the presence and concentration of other precursors. Compost from sewage sludge is an ecological product, but the operating conditions must be controlled to avoid PCDD/F formation and facilitate degradation of persistent organic pollutants.
Comparing Four Evapotranspiration Partitioning Methods from Eddy Covariance Considering Turbulent Mixing in a Poplar Plantation
Authors: Wang Xin , Zhou Yu , Huang Hui , Gao Xiang , Sun Shoujia , Meng Ping , Zhang Jinsong
Published: May 2024

Evapotranspiration is a key link in the water cycle of terrestrial ecosystems, and the partitioning of evapotranspiration is a prerequisite for diagnosing vegetation growth and water use strategies. In this study, we used double-layer eddy covariance (DLEC) measurements within and above the canopy of poplar plantations to divide evapotranspiration into transpiration and evaporation during the growing season. We diagnosed the coupling state of airflows in the canopy vertical layer and found that the daytime coupling state at the half-hourly scale can mask nighttime decoupling. Furthermore, we investigated the daytime and nighttime vertical layer airflow coupling states separately and quantified the effects of coupling states on the DLEC of resolved transpiration. The partitioning results of the DLEC method were taken as the standard after the airflow coupling test. Then, the performance and accuracy of evapotranspiration partitioning for the modified relaxed eddy accumulation (MREA), the conditional eddy covariance (CEC), and the flux variance similarity (FVS) with DLEC were compared. Transpiration calculated from MREA showed the best agreement with DLEC, and the other methods showed different degrees of underestimation (1:1 slope = 0.64–0.83). Evaporation calculated from FVS showed the best agreement with DLEC, while CEC and FVS made an overestimation of more than 26% (1:1 slope = 1.26–1.99), but MREA made an underestimation from 5% to 35% (1:1 slope = 0.65–0.95). The correlation coefficients between DLEC and MREA for transpiration were 0.95–0.97 with RMSEs of 15.52–17.04 W m−2, and those between DLEC and FVS for transpiration were 0.73–0.78 with RMSEs of 10–21.26 W m−2 at the daily half-hourly scale. A detailed comparison of the differences between DLEC and evapotranspiration partitioning methods from high-frequency eddy covariance data under the condition of canopy vertical layer airflow mixing provides knowledge about the consistency of results for evapotranspiration partitioning in poplar plantation forests.
Monthly Runoff Prediction for Xijiang River via Gated Recurrent Unit, Discrete Wavelet Transform, and Variational Modal Decomposition
Authors: Yang Yuanyuan , Li Weiyan , Liu Dengfeng
Published: May 2024

Neural networks have become widely employed in streamflow forecasting due to their ability to capture complex hydrological processes and provide accurate predictions. In this study, we propose a framework for monthly runoff prediction using antecedent monthly runoff, water level, and precipitation. This framework integrates the discrete wavelet transform (DWT) for denoising, variational modal decomposition (VMD) for sub-sequence extraction, and gated recurrent unit (GRU) networks for modeling individual sub-sequences. Our findings demonstrate that the DWT–VMD–GRU model, utilizing runoff and rainfall time series as inputs, outperforms other models such as GRU, long short-term memory (LSTM), DWT–GRU, and DWT–LSTM, consistently exhibiting superior performance across various evaluation metrics. During the testing phase, the DWT–VMD–GRU model yielded RMSE, MAE, MAPE, NSE, and KGE values of 245.5 m3/s, 200.5 m3/s, 0.033, 0.997, and 0.978, respectively. Additionally, optimal sliding window durations for different input combinations typically range from 1 to 3 months, with the DWT–VMD–GRU model (using runoff and rainfall) achieving optimal performance with a one-month sliding window. The model’s superior accuracy enhances water resource management, flood control, and reservoir operation, supporting better-informed decisions and efficient resource allocation.
Inter-Comparison of Multiple Gridded Precipitation Datasets over Different Climates at Global Scale
Authors: Qi Wenyan , Wang Shuhong , Chen Jianlong
Published: May 2024

Comprehensive evaluations of global precipitation datasets are imperative for gaining insights into their performance and potential applications. However, the existing evaluations of global precipitation datasets are often constrained by limitations regarding the datasets, specific regions, and hydrological models used for hydrologic predictions. The accuracy and hydrological utility of eight precipitation datasets (including two gauged-based, five reanalysis and one merged precipitation datasets) were evaluated on a daily timescale from 1982 to 2015 in this study by using 2404 rain gauges, 2508 catchments, and four lumped hydrological models under varying climatic conditions worldwide. Specifically, the characteristics of different datasets were first analyzed. The accuracy of precipitation datasets at the site and regional scale was then evaluated with daily observations from 2404 gauges and two high-resolution gridded gauge-interpolated regional datasets. The effectiveness of precipitation datasets in runoff simulation was then assessed by using 2058 catchments around the world in combination with four conceptual hydrological models. The results show that: (1) all precipitation datasets demonstrate proficiency in capturing the interannual variability of the annual mean precipitation, but with magnitudes deviating by up to 200 mm/year among the datasets; (2) the precipitation datasets directly incorporating daily gauge observations outperform the uncorrected precipitation datasets. The Climate Precipitation Center dataset (CPC), Global Precipitation Climatology Center dataset (GPCC) and multi-source weighted-ensemble precipitation V2 (MSWEP V2) can be considered the best option for most climate regions regarding the accuracy of precipitation datasets; (3) the performance of hydrological models driven by different datasets is climate dependent and is notably worse in arid regions (with median Kling–Gupta efficiency (KGE) ranging from 0.39 to 0.65) than in other regions. The MSWEP V2 posted a stable performance with the highest KGE and Nash–Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE) values in most climate regions using various hydrological models.
An Innovative Approach to Various Industrial Applications: The Fingered Citron
Authors: Tasbasi Hılal , Asan-Ozusaglam Meltem
Published: May 2024

The fingered citron (Citrus medica L. var. sarcodactylis), which originates from India, has spread to different parts of the world over time. In opposition to the increasing resistance to traditional antimicrobial agents, the application of alternative treatments developed using herbs has recently gained interest. The aim of this study is to investigate alternative applications of the fingered citron in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. For this purpose, the antimicrobial activity of fingered citron leaf water extract (FCLWE) against test microorganisms was evaluated using a disk diffusion assay. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum cidal concentrations (bactericidal - MBC or fungicidal - MFC) of the extract were also determined. For FCLWE, among the pathogenic test microorganisms, Listeria monocytogenes strain ATCC 7644 and Staphylococcus aureus strain ATCC 25923 showed the smallest and the largest inhibition zone diameters, with values of 7.06 and 11.57 mm, respectively. MIC and MBC or MFC values of FCLWE varied from 10 to 40 µg/µl. In addition, the sun protection factors (SPF) of FCLWE and a mixture of FCLWE and commercial sun creams at different concentrations were determined. The SPF value of FCLWE was found to be 25. The mixture of FCLWE and commercial sun cream at an amount of 10 ml yielded an SPF value of 12.26. Next, the biological activity of the cream formulation obtained with commercial cream, FCLWE and Limosilactobacillus fermentum MA-7 (cream-leaf water extract-probiotic - CWP) was investigated against test microorganisms using the well diffusion method. CWP exhibited inhibitory activity against L. monocytogenes ATCC 7644 (2.56 mm), Candida glabrata RSKK 04019 (2.81 mm), C. albicans ATCC 10231 (4.54 mm) and S. aureus ATCC 25923 (5.00 mm). It was observed that the cream formulation of CWP increased the diameters of the inhibition zone by creating a synergistic effect against all pathogenic test microorganisms. FCLWE may potentially be used as an alternative natural additive to chemical preservatives in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
Education Model for Paediatric Palliative Care
Authors: Delaney Angela , Dufield Julie , Iten Rebecca , Heywood Melissa , McLarty Alison , Bowers Alison
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Meeting the palliative care needs of children and their families is complex and challenging. For countries such as Australia, whose relatively small paediatric palliative care population is dispersed across a very large geographical area, one challenge is maintaining a skilled workforce in regional, rural, and remote areas, where, when compared to major cities, there are fewer resources, and the workforce is often transient.
Methods: The Quality of Care Collaborative Australia (QuoCCA) Pop-up Model of Education was used to provide palliative care education to health professionals across three geographical locations and facilities, to facilitate a 2,500-km transfer of a child with complex palliative care needs from a tertiary hospital to the remote family home on Country.
Results: Each Pop-Up provided effective education to facilitate the successful transfer of the child to the next hospital location. Over 18 months, three Pop-Ups occurred. Relational learning and real-time problem solving enabled health professionals to build confidence and capacity to successfully transfer the child from the regional hospital to the remote family home.
Implications: The QuoCCA Education Pop-up Model is a feasible method to deliver timely access to speciality education. The model can be successfully applied in multiple settings.
Keywords: paediatric, palliative care, integrated health care delivery, learning, rural, education models.
Correlação entre estado nutricional, dados sociodemográficos e comportamento alimentar de crianças com Transtorno do Espectro Autista
Authors: Pinto Assunção Natália , Amaral Moraes Iolene , Brito de Oliveira Moraes Yasmin de Fátima , Dos Prazeres Campos Jamilie Suelen , Vieira da Silva Rayanne , Vieira de Oliveira Victor , Pereira Cruz Thiago , De Oliveira Carvalho Granado Santos Thaís
Published: May 2024

Introdução. O Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) é caracterizado por déficits na interação social, linguagem e comunicação, com forte presença de hábitos repetitivos e estereotipados. Objetivo. Correlacionar o estado nutricional, os dados sociodemográficos e o comportamento alimentar de crianças com TEA atendidas em uma Organização Social em Belém-PA. Método. Trata-se de um estudo de abordagem quantitativa do tipo exploratória e descritiva, com a participação de crianças de ambos os sexos, diagnosticadas com TEA e em acompanhamento na Associação de Pais e Amigos dos Excepcionais (APAE) em Belém-PA. Os dados coletados foram estruturados em um banco de dados no Google Forms e foi realizada análise estatística pelo Teste de Correlação de Pearson e Teste G. Resultados. Participaram do estudo 30 crianças com TEA na faixa etária de 3 a 11 anos de idade, com idade média de 7±2,79 anos, sendo a maioria da terceira infância (57%). Houve prevalência de crianças eutróficas (80%), do sexo masculino (87%), raça/cor parda (53%), matriculadas no ensino fundamental (60%), sendo a maioria de Belém-PA (93%). A seletividade alimentar foi o comportamento que mais se destacou. Apenas “escolaridade” apresentou correlação com o comportamento alimentar (p=0,010), não houve outras correlações entre as variáveis. Conclusão. Pode-se inferir que se faz imprescindível o reforço de estratégias alimentares de intervenção personalizada, e abordagens multidisciplinares, pois elas são essenciais no desenvolvimento de práticas eficazes na promoção e manutenção da saúde das crianças.
Analisis Pemilihan Supplier pada Toko Akbar Telur dengan Menggunakan Metode AHP
Authors: Kumala Zahra Siti , Saadatu Daroen Siti , Andini Winda , Azizah Seviyanti Sindy , Septenia Sitepu Aisyah , Oktariza Wawan
Published: May 2024

Eggs are an important source of animal protein as they contain high quality protein and have high biological value. Egg consumption in Indonesia continues to increase every year. This creates opportunities and competition in the egg market, including in Bogor City. In this context, the selection of the right supplier is key in meeting market demand and increasing the existence of sellers. This research was conducted at Shop Akbar Telur in Bogor Suryakencana Market. Data was collected through direct observation and interviews with the shop owner. The AHP method was used to process qualitative and quantitative data to prioritize suppliers based on price, quality and quantity criteria. The results of the analysis using AHP show that price is the highest criterion in selecting egg suppliers at Akbar Telur, followed by quality and quantity. Suppliers with the highest value for each criterion are SJT1 (price), SJT1 (quality), and SJT1 (quantity). The consistency level of criteria comparison is also acceptable. In selecting egg suppliers, the recommended overall priorities are SJT1, SJT2, and SB. The results of this study contribute to the understanding of supplier selection strategies that can improve store efficiency and performance.
The Dust Planet Clarified Modelling Martian MY29 Atmospheric Data Using the Dynamic-Atmosphere Energy-Transport (DAET) Climate Model
Authors: Rathbone Wilde Stephen Paul , Mulholland Philip
Published: May 2024

The Dynamic Atmosphere Energy Transport (DAET) climate model, a mathematical model previously applied to a study of Earth’s climate, has been adapted to study the climatic features in the low-pressure, dust-prone atmosphere of the planet Mars. Using satellite data observed for Martian Year 29 (MY29), temperature profiles are presented here thatconfirm the studies of prior authors of the existence on Mars of a tropical solar-energy driven zone of daytime atmospheric warming, that both diurnally lifts the tropopause and follows the annual latitudinal cycle of the solar zenith. This tropical limb of ascending convection is dynamically linked to polar zones of descending air, the seasonal focus of which is concentrated over each respective hemisphere’s polar winter cap of continuous darkness. An analysis of the MY29 temperature data was performed to generate an annual average surface temperature metric that was then used to both inform the design of and to constrain the computation of the DAET climate model. The modelling analysis suggests that the Martian atmosphere is fully transparent to surface emitted thermal radiant energy. The role of lit hemisphere surface reflectance provides an energy boost to the dust-prone surface boundary layer at grazing-angle latitudes. This backlighting process of quenched solar energy capture ensures that the Martian climate operates as a black-body system. The high emissivity solar illuminated hemispheric surface heats the atmosphere by direct thermal conduction followed by a process of adiabatic convection across the planetary surface. It is the non-lossy process of adiabatic convection that results in the development and maintenance of a flux-enhanced atmospheric energy reservoir which accounts for the 2 Kelvin Atmospheric Thermal Effect in the Martian troposphere.
THE MYTHOPOETICS OF WINE AS AN IMAGINATIVE THE ABSOLUTE OF HUMAN EXISTENCE
Authors:   V.I.Vernadsky Crimean Federal
            University, Shevchenko Oleg , Dorofeeva Anna ,   V.I.Vernadsky Crimean
            Federal University
Published: May 2024

the article introduces a new concept at the intersection of philosophy,
aesthetics, literary criticism, history, oenology and branding: mythopoetics.
Mythopoetics of wine is understood as a special method of wine analytics that takes the
perception of wine beyond the narrow classification of color, bouquet and taste with
elements of terroir into the area of image formation: the harmony of historical fact,
myth, terroir, poetry, symbol, which are quintessed in a certain wine brand. The article
is a continuation of the efforts of José Ortega y Gasset, Massimo Dona, Eric Asimov,
Rauf and Alexei Akchurinov in creating an approach to the philosophical understanding of
wine. Wine is defined as an essential element of human intellectual and emotional life,
firmly embedded in religious practices, secular culture and various genres of art. An
important fact is the strong incorporation of wine into the economic structure,
especially in the great wine regions of France, Italy, Spain, and Germany: from wine
tastings and wine tours to the formation of a solid segment of the alcohol market in the
wholesale and retail trade networks. Mythopoetics of wine allows creating its
legendarium, project myths about life and death, beauty and ugliness, harmony and chaos
onto a specific brand of wine, form the image of a particular wine producer, enhancing
the tasting value of wine, increasing interest in thecourtliness of drinking wine,
stimulating the tourist development of various regions, bringing the topic of wine to
the level of the most pressing problems for interdisciplinary research, both in the
field of fundamental knowledge and at the level of applied results.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF CINEMA JOURNALISM AND PR IN THE FORMATION OF THE INFORMATION
AGENDA(BY THE EXAMPLE OF PROMOTION OF THE SERIES “KING AND THE CLOWN” BY THE “KINOPOISK”
SERVICE)
Authors:   Information and analytical Agency
            “URA.RU”, Anisimova Alexandra
Published: May 2024

this paper studies the relationship between the functions and theories of two
subsequently adjacent spheres: journalism and PR. Since a proper literary base on this
topic has not yet been formed, the author is trying to draw up a diagram with his own
hands that reveals the essence of PR journalism in the process of implementing projects
of the new media platform “Kinopoisk”. One of the most striking media promotion
strategies of the Kinopoisk service over the past couple of years is the information
service of the series “The King and the Clown.” The use of several methods of covering
cinematic and cultural news at once demonstrates the process of a steadily promising
merger of PR and journalism. The content that is published on the platform is specific
film information, and the content that is generated around the platform itself is an
original PR product dedicated to cinema. It is it that continuously creates
informational occasions for professional film journalism and provokes waves of
discussions on social networks among the viewing audience. Such a merger speaks of a
deeper diffusion of phenomena, the analysis of which is the subject of the article
presented by the author.
FROM "DEATH GROUPS" TO SMART MOBS: THE SOCIAL MEANING OF
SELF-PRESENTATION SCENARIOS OF YOUTH IN POSTMODERN DIGITAL MEDIA CULTURE
Authors:   Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State
            University, Shipulin Vsevolod
Published: May 2024

the article analyzes the specifics of the formation of self-presentation patterns
of modern youth by means of media culture. There is a pluralization of formats and
scenarios for the implementation of self-presentation in the conditions of a post-modern
digital society, their inherent performativity, contextuality, decenteredness,
translocality, the ability to combine various components, to synthesize initially
heterogeneous elements. The eclectic image characteristic of some of the youth
communities can be ambiguously deciphered from the outside, and the meanings and
intentions found in it are sometimes very far from those that the members of these
communities themselves initially put into their image. The question of whether the
scenarios of self-presentation offered by the network media culture will lead to a
mismatch between the various components of the integral “I” and an identity crisis is
also relevant. On the basis of specific examples of youth self-presentation carried out
in the Internet space and beyond, the possibility of expressing various values,
attitudes and aspirations with its help, both positive, contributing to the
implementation of socially approved and demanded goals, and negative, popularizing the
ideas and practices of destructive subcultures, is illustrated.
Urban ideologies: Theoretical backgrounds, dimensions, and measures
Authors:   Yerevan State University, Vermishyan Harutyun , Michikyan Srbuhi ,   Yerevan State University, Ghalamdaryan Armine ,   Yerevan State University
Published: May 2024

In this paper, the concept of urban ideology – a cultural system that influences modern cities – is explored. Urban planning and development techniques alter urban environments not only physically but also in social dynamics and public interactions. Urban ideologies, which have their roots in historical, political, economic, and cultural elements, are crucial in determining the personality and course of development of a city. The article explores three contrasting urban ideologies: modernist (right), new (left), and hipster (third). In the 18th and 19th centuries, modernist urbanism, which was founded on efficiency and economic expansion, began to take shape. Top-down decision-making was given priority, leading to the high-density, industrialized urban areas typified by people like Charles Le Corbusier and Robert Moses. Jane Jacobs’ new urbanism, in contrast, places a strong emphasis on social cohesion, inclusivity, and communal well-being. To promote a sense of community among people, this ideology places a high priority on walkable communities, mixed-use areas, and decentralized decision-making. The hipster urbanism, or third urbanism, reconceives cities as venues for creative expression and sensory experiences. This philosophy, promoted by Jan Gehl, puts people first and creates pedestrian-friendly, lively surroundings where urban areas serve as venues for social interactions and activities. Recognizing that no city is defined by a single ideology, the article introduces dimensions and measures for each urban ideology. To understand a city’s prevailing ideology across different dimensions, including management, architecture, nature, control, lifestyle, and symbols, “ideal models” and a tool called “The Mayor” are presented.
The image of the city by Pavel Shpilevsky and Władysław Syrokomla: Verbal vs visual
Authors:   Belarusian State University, Bazhenova Olga
Published: May 2024

The article deals with the famous works of two natives of Belarus in the middle of the 19th century, Władysław Syrokomla and Pavel Shpilevsky. Their books are among the first historical and ethnographic works about Belarus. The purpose of this study is to compare literary descriptions with visual representations in the works of modern writers, graphic artists K. Rusetsky, M. Yanushevich, an unknown artist named Shklevik, and another anonymous master. The works performed at the early 19th century by J. Peszka and the last third of the 19th century by N. Orda can only serve to expand the illustrative series of the article, since the emphasis will be on the chronotopic simultaneity of verbal and visual in the display of Belarusian culture in the middle of the 19th century. In the texts of these authors, sublime, romantic poetics associated with native places is born, and the image of the city turns out to be a space filled with meanings combining nostalgia for the historical past and modernity, which the authors noted previously unnoticed and previously misunderstood, for example, folk peasant culture, and elements of progress, for example, the growth of educational institutions and industrial factory buildings in small towns. At the same time, they are interested in artifacts corresponding to the greatness of the lands in the categories of Enlightenment culture and its distant ancestor – Renaissance culture.
VENOUS BLOOD SAMPLING
Authors: Ana Verónica De la Torre Fiallos Ana Verónica De la Torre Fiallos , Jeanneth Alexandra Oña Rodríguez , Jennifer Dayana Rugel Moposita , Solange Aynara Sánchez Aroca
Published: May 2024

El Laboratorio Clínico en la actualidad es consideradoun área fundamental en el campo de la salud, debido a que brinda información indispensable al médico para el diagnóstico y tratamiento de muchas enfermedades. Para el análisis clínico de las diferentes pruebas de laboratorio se requiere la obtención de fluidos biológicos presentes en el cuerpo, mismo que ayudarán en la identificación de ciertas patologías. Generalmente, el más usado es la sangre venosa dado que a través de este componente se realizan estudios hematológicos, inmunológicos, bioquímicos, entre otros. La recolección de las muestras está inmersa en la fase preanalítica, es por esta razón que se debe realizar una técnica adecuada en la extracción sanguínea, con la finalidad de evitar resultados erróneos que afecten la calidad de vida del paciente.
IRIDOCORNEAL ENDOTHELIAL SYNDROME, TREATMENT ALTERNATIVES
Authors: Alvaro Tello Fernández , Víctor Mallén Gracia , Inés Munuera Rufas , Mireia Buil Martínez , Mario García Hermosín , Elena Marcén Solanas
Published: May 2024

El síndrome endotelial iridocorneal (SICE) incluye una serie de patologías (Síndrome de Chandler, Atrofia Progresiva de Iris y Síndrome de Cogan Reese) que afectan al segmento anterior del ojo caracterizadas por la proliferación de células endoteliales anómalas, cuya extensión en las estructuras angulares y corneales puede desembocar en edema corneal y glaucoma. Son habitualmente unilaterales y más frecuentes en mujeres jóvenes. La principal hipótesis que se baraja para la aparición de este tipo de células endoteliales anómalas es que existe una infección viral que desencadena su conversión, aunque no ha sido demostrado hasta la fecha. El diagnóstico se realiza a través de la exploración de los hallazgos típicos en lámpara de hendidura, y se apoya en pruebas complementarias como la microscopía especular para el análisis de la capa de células endoteliales de la córnea; y de la perimetría computerizada y el análisis de la capa de fibras nerviosas de la retina mediante OCT para evaluar la presencia y progresión del glaucoma asociado. Para el tratamiento de la descompensación, es necesario recurrir en algunos casos al trasplante corneal; y en el caso del glaucoma a menudo es necesario también un abordaje quirúrgico.
SLEEP IN THE PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT.
Authors: Noelia Hernando Aparicio , Teresa Avellanas Sarraseca , Paola López Lombo , María Pilar Artal Gracia , María Teresa García Pardos , Pablo Morlans Pérez
Published: May 2024

INTRODUCCIÓN: En la unidad de cuidados intensivos pediátricos nos encontramos pacientes de muy variadas edades y patologías, pero a la hora de descansar en la unidad, encontramos varios factores que precisan ser estudiados. OBJETIVO: Conocer qué elementos afectan en estas unidades para tener un sueño reparador o no, y qué consecuencias pueden tener. MÉTODOS: Se realiza una revisión sistematizada de la literatura comprendida entre los años 2013-2023 en pacientes ingresados en la UCI Pediátrica, de entre 1 mes y 18 años. Se realizó la búsqueda en pubmed obteniendo 6 resultados. RESULTADOS: Durante la estancia de los pacientes en la unidad, se demuestra que se encuentran niveles altos de iluminación y sonido por encima de la media, así como el uso de ciertos fármacos (ketamina, propofol, dexmedetomidina, benzodiacepinas) que nos ayudan a un sueño reparador. Las técnicas complejas constantes, y sobre todo las que precisan intubación, presentan peor descanso. Juntando todos estos agentes, es común encontrar a pacientes con síntomas de delirio y su consiguiente retraso en la recuperación de la patología por la que ingresaron. CONCLUSIONES: A pesar de demostrarse la importancia de tener en cuenta todos estos factores y promover el descanso, muchos de ellos no se pueden evitar y también depende de otras muchas situaciones (edad, patología de ingreso, actitud de los padres).
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYMPTOMS EXAMINED USING THE KUORINKA NORDIC QUESTIONNAIRE IN FIRST-LEVEL HEALTH PERSONNEL
Authors: Dra. Samantha Fierro Serrano , Dra. Arlette Juliette Reyes Pintor Dra. Arlette Juliette Reyes Pintor , MIC. Carmela Reséndiz Dattoly
Published: May 2024

Las lesiones musculoesqueléticas son el problema prehospitalario más común, que afectan la calidad de vida del trabajador. En México, el Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social reporto 4,607 casos en el año 2016, como la segunda causa de invalidez profesional a nivel mundial, se considera de suma importancia la detección de síntomas musculoesqueléticos utilizando el Cuestionario de Kuorinka, que ayuda a identificar de forma precoz los trastornos musculoesqueléticos. Objetivo general: Determinar los síntomas musculoesqueléticos examinados mediante el Cuestionario Nórdico de Kuorinka en el personal de salud de la Unidad de Medicina Familiar No. 61 Córdoba, Ver Métodos: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, transversal y prospectivo, en la Unidad de Medicina Familiar No. 61, en Córdoba, Veracruz que incluyó a 112 trabajadores, a quienes se les aplicó hoja de instrumento para la recolección de variables sociodemográficas y el cuestionario de Kuorinka. Resultados: Fueron incluidos 112 participantes (65.2% mujeres, 34.8% hombres) con una media de edad de 39.13 años; antigüedad laboral de 8.2 años en promedio; la categoría predominante fue enfermería (35.71%). La presencia de síntomas relacionados con trastornos musculoesqueléticos se observó en 89 casos (79.5%). Las regiones más afectadas fueron dorsal o lumbar (32.1%), cuello (24.1%), muñeca y mano en el 15.0%, hombro (6.3%). La intensidad percibida presentó una variación de moderada en 44% a leve en 32.63%. Conclusiones: Con el presente estudio de investigación basado en el Cuestionario Nórdico Estandarizado de Síntomas Musculoesqueléticos de Kuorinka, se concluye que a través de la percepción de estos síntomas se logra identificar el inicio de un posible trastorno musculoesquelético para poder plantearse medidas de prevención y control ergonómicas en los puestos de trabajo.
REVIEW OF TREATMENT OF ACUTE DIVERTICULITIS WITH PURULENT OR FAECAL PERITONITIS: HARTMANN OR RESECTION WITH PRIMARY ANASTOMOSIS?
Authors: María del Pilar Orihuela Arroyo María del Pilar Orihuela Arroyo , Arsenio Sánchez Argüeso
Published: May 2024

La diverticulitis aguda es una patología muy prevalente que supone un alto índice de ingreso hospitalario. La mayoría de los pacientes se trata de forma conservadora con antibioterapia, pero hasta un 15% requerirán cirugía durante el ingreso. El tratamiento de elección en el caso de diverticulitis aguda con perforación libre (Hinchey III o IV) es la cirugía. Clásicamente el procedimiento llevado a cabo ha sido la cirugía de Hartmann, que consiste en la resección del segmento de colon afectado (normalmente el sigma) y la realización de un estoma terminal. La cirugía de reconstrucción del tránsito es una cirugía laboriosa, que sólo se da en un 50 – 60% de los pacientes, debido a múltiples factores, entre ellos la edad y las comorbilidades previas del paciente. Por este motivo, en las últimas décadas, se ha planteado la seguridad de la resección del colon con anastomosis primaria con o sin estoma proximal de protección. Numerosos estudios y ensayos clínicos han argumentado a favor de esta técnica, ya que no aumenta la morbilidad ni mortalidad de los pacientes, pero sí reduce la tasa de estomas al año significativamente. El lavado peritoneal como tratamiento exclusivo de la diverticulitis Hinchey III, es decir, con peritonitis purulenta, es controvertido, con resultados dispares entre estudios. Además, la cirugía laparoscópica de resección del colon en caso de diverticulitis aguda, tanto para el procedimiento de Hartmann como para anastomosis primaria, está ganando protagonismo, sobre todo en centros altamente especializados y con alto volumen de cirugía colorrectal laparoscópica, en pacientes muy seleccionados.