bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prejudice towards sex workers depends on the sexual activity and autonomy of their work, hobbies and daily activities
Authors: Kellie Dax Joseph , Blake Khandis , Brooks Robert
Published: July 2020

Women are more likely than men to be sexualized, objectified, and dehumanized. Female sex workers experience stigma and violence associated with these judgements at far higher rates than other women. Here, we use a pre-registered experimental design to consider which aspects of sex work – the level of sexual activity, earned income, or perceived autonomy of the work – drive dehumanization. A first group of participants (N = 217) rated 80 vignettes of women varying by full-time employment, hobbies and interests on humanness. These ratings were subtracted from the ratings of a second group of participants (N = 774) who rated these same vignettes which additionally described a part-time job, hobby or activity that varied in sexual activity, income earned and autonomy over one’s actions. We find that women and especially men dehumanize women they believe are engaging in penetrative sex. We also find that women’s autonomy of, but not their income from, their sexual activity increases dehumanization. Our findings suggest that opposition to women’s ability to pursue casual sex and generalizations about the exploitative conditions of sex work may drive the harshest negative prejudice towards female sex workers and, by similar mechanisms, women’s sexuality in general.
Representation of corruption in Vietnam’s contemporary mass media: Insights from online news satirical cartoons
Authors: Ho Tung Manh
Published: July 2020

The art of satirical cartooning in Vietnam, a one-party state where the media environment is not fully open, is currently subject to multiple liberating forces: a globalized emerging economy, the rise of social networks, and a rich tradition of satire. This thesis examines the effects of this new dynamics on the evolution of the satirical art form by analyzing changes in the representation of corruption in cartoons of a well-known and pioneering state-owned online news outlet in Vietnam. Using a mixed method approach, the study finds a heavy use of auxiliary markers (in 100% cartoons of the random sample) and an enduring taboo of not depicting real-life public figures too realistically or unflatteringly (99% of the sample is generic depiction of people). These findings indicate the influence of a strict media environment as well as of a Confucian culture where “face” is almost a sacred value. The growing trend of depicting corruption as a systematic problem, which is present in 45% of the sample, hints at a change in the sensibility of the audiences and a movement toward a more tolerant mediascape. Yet, this may also be a worrying sign of increasing cynicism and apathy among the audiences. Nonetheless, the practice of political cartoons in Vietnam has provided an important public venue for collective political reflections and social solidarity on a daily basis.
CT Angiography in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease
Authors: Chhetri Pramod Kumar , Thapa Kripesh
Published: July 2020

Background: Peripheral arterial disease is one of the most important causes of morbidity. Non-invasive characterization of peripheral arterial disease is possible by using CT angiography. The aim of this research is to evaluate CT angiographic findings in patients with peripheral arterial disease, to characterize lesion, risk factors and site of lesion.

Methods: This hospital based prospective study was conducted in 40 consecutive patients with lower limb peripheral arterial disease who underwent CT angiography in the Department of Radiodiagnosis College of Medical Sciences-Teaching Hospital from January 2018 to Jan 2019.

Results: Atherosclerotic peripheral disease was most common in elderly male patient with history of smoking, hypertension, diabetes or dyslipidemia and usually presents in the late stages with single or multiple arterial segmental involvement including the abdominal aorta. However, non- atherosclerosis peripheral arterial disease was seen in younger patients and presents with vascular thrombosis.

Conclusions: CT angiography is a reliable non-invasive imaging modality for evaluating patients with peripheral arterial disease and lesion characterization.

Keywords: CTA; Peripheral arterial disease.
Semester System and Its Implementation at Prithvi Narayan Campus: What Do Postgraduate Students Say
Authors: Baral Uma Nath , Chhetri Than Bahsdur , Subedi Girdhari
Published: July 2020

In pursuit of the quality education, from the academic session 2018, Tribhuvan University (TU) launched the semester system, replacing the annual system in the postgraduate level to all its constituent and affiliated campuses across the country. As a constituent campus of TU, Prithvi Narayan Campus has started the new academic year under the semester system in all master’s degree programs. Implementing the semester system itself is not sufficient to attain quality education. It needs some basic requirements for its successful operation in place of the old annual system that was presumed to fail in delivering quality education. Full-time students, professional teachers, applied and innovative curriculums, scientific teaching methods, a resourceful library, a learning environment and a prompt academic calendar are essential requirements for a well-functioning semester system. To find out the perceptions and evaluations of the postgraduate students on some of the basic requirements of the semester system is the basic objective of this research paper. Class census surveys and informal interviews were conducted in seeking the required data to fulfill the objective of this paper.
नेपाली भाषा शिक्षकको निरन्तर विद्यार्थी मूल्याङ्कनप्रतिको धारणा Nepali Bhasha Shikshakko Nirantar Biddhyarthi Mulyankanpratiko Dharana
Authors: पौडेल Poudel सुरज Suraj
Published: July 2020

प्रस्तुत ‘नेपाली भाषा शिक्षकको निरन्तर विद्यार्थी मूल्याङ्कनप्रतिको धारणा’ शीर्षकको लेख मूलतः पोखरा उपत्यकाभित्र कक्षा ५ मा नेपाली पढाउने भाषा शिक्षकको निरन्तर विद्यार्थी मूल्याङ्कनप्रतिको धारणा, प्रयोगावस्था र भोगेका कठिनाइ पहिल्याउने उद्देश्यले तयार गरिएको हो । आलेख तयार गर्ने सन्दर्भमा मूलतः गुणमात्रात्मक विधि (क्वान क्वाल विधि) को उपयोग गरी प्रश्नावली र अन्तर्वार्ताका माध्यमबाट नेपाली भाषा शिक्षकले प्रस्तुत गरेका वस्तुगत र विषयगत दुवै धारणालाई प्रतिशताङ्क, पाइचार्ट, बारडायग्राम तथा थिमहरू निर्माण गरी व्याख्या गरिएको छ । अध्ययनबाट प्राप्त निष्कर्षलाई हेर्दा अधिकांश शिक्षकहरूले निरन्तर विद्यार्थी मूल्याङ्कनलाई नियमित÷अनौपचारिक, निराकरणात्मक÷सुधारात्मक र भाषिक सिपको मूल्याङ्कनका रूपमा लिएका छन् । संस्थागत विद्यालयका शिक्षकले निरन्तर विद्यार्थी मूल्याङ्कन अभिलेख राख्ने गरेको पाइएन भने निरन्तर विद्यार्थी मूल्याङ्कनका क्रममा कक्षाकार्य÷गृहकार्य, हाजिरी र कक्षा सहभागिता, सिर्जनात्मक कार्य, परियोजना कार्य र व्यवहार अवलोकनलाई मुख्य साधनका रूपमा उपयोग गरेको पाइन्छ । अधिकांश शिक्षकले विद्यार्थीको सिकाइ उपलब्धिमा निरन्तर विद्यार्थी मूल्याङ्कनको प्रभाव सकारात्मक रहेको बताएका छन् भने केही शिक्षकले निरन्तर विद्यार्थी मूल्याङ्कन केवल औपचारिकतामा सीमित रहेको जनाएका छन् । शिक्षकले निरन्तर विद्यार्थी मूल्याङ्कनका क्रममा विद्यालय प्रशासन र विद्यार्थीसँग सम्बन्धित समस्या भोगेको बताएका छन् । निरन्तर विद्यार्थी मूल्याङ्कनलाई प्रभावकारी बनाउन शिक्षक, विद्यार्थी र विद्यालय प्रशासनको समन्वय र सहयोगको आवश्यकता पर्दछ ।
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ЦІННІСНО-СМИСЛОВОЇ СФЕРИ ВІЙСЬКОВОСЛУЖБОВЦІВ З РІЗНИМ ДОСВІДОМ УЧАСТІ В БОЙОВИХ ДІЯХ
Authors: Журавльова Лариса , Кротюк Катерина
Published: July 2020

У статті обґрунтовується актуальність і доцільність дослідження ціннісно-смислової сфери військовослужбовців. Метою дослідження є вивчення впливу досвіду участі військовослужбовців у бойових діях на їх ціннісно-смислову сферу. Аналізуються основні підходи до проблеми ціннісно-смислової сфери особистості у сучасній психології, зокрема, її зміни внаслідок виконання професійних обов’язків у галузі військової діяльності. Її специфіка пов’язана з небезпекою та прийняттям ризикових рішень, що зумовлює переосмислення життєвих цінностей. Тому було сформульовано припущення про деструктивний вплив досвіду участі в бойових діях на ціннісно-смислову сферу військовослужбовців. Подано результати емпіричного дослідження смисложиттєвих орієнтацій військовослужбовців (базового компонента ціннісно-смислової сфери); здійснено порівняльний аналіз їх показників у респондентів із різним досвідом перебування в зоні Операції об’єднаних сил (ООС). Встановлено, що середні показники та відсоткове зіставлення рівнів значущості смисложиттєвих орієнтацій військовослужбовців експериментальної (учасники бойових дій у зоні ООС) і контрольної (не перебували в зоні ООС) груп не мають статистично значущих відмінностей, проте мають деяку специфіку. Проаналізовано, що серед учасників бойових дій, на противагу тим, хто не має такого досвіду, достовірно більша кількість людей є задоволеними власним життям і здатні контролювати його залежно від певних обставин. Виявлено негативний вплив хронологічного (онтогенетичного) віку досліджуваних, які мають досвід перебування в ООС, на якість і показники їх смисложиттєвих орієнтацій. Ціннісні орієнтації учасників бойових дій загалом є більш диференційованими за їх значущістю й осмисленістю, порівняно з військовослужбовцями, які не перебували в зоні проведення ООС. Достовірно більша кількість респондентів із бойовим досвідом, порівняно з тими, хто його не має, виявляє полярність в осмисленні життєвих цінностей: дуже глибоко осмислює смисложиттєві орієнтації чи втрачає у них сенс.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ СОЦІАЛЬНО-ПСИХОЛОГІЧНОЇ АДАПТАЦІЇ ОСОБИСТОСТІ ЮНАЦЬКОГО І ДОРОСЛОГО ВІКУ В НЕФОРМАЛЬНІЙ СУБКУЛЬТУРІ
Authors: Мужанова Наталія
Published: July 2020

У статті подано результати дослідження, які дозволяють розширити наукове розуміння адаптації та розглядати її не лише, як процес пристосування до нових обставин, а й як важливий процес особистісного зростання і розвитку. Презентоване дослідження мало на меті виявлення особливостей соціально-психологічної адаптації особистості юнацького та дорослого віку чоловічої й жіночої статі в неформальній субкультурі, порівняно з респондентами, які до неї не належать. Метод дослідження – опитувальник соціально-психологічної адаптації (СПА) К. Роджерса та Р. Даймонд. Вибірка складалася з юнацького і дорослого віку чоловічої й жіночої статі. За допомогою процедур рандомізації було створено дві групи респондентів, кожна з яких складалася зі 160 осіб, які були представниками, відповідно, неформальних і формальних груп.Розкрито результати вивчення інтегральної соціально-психологічної адаптації учасників неформальних і формальних груп та її окремих складників. За переважною більшістю складових соціально-психологічної адаптації, активні учасники неформальних угруповань мають вищі показники, порівняно з пересічними респондентами, зокрема, за шкалами «адаптивність», «прийняття себе», «емоційний комфорт», «внутрішній контроль», «прагнення до домінування», «конформність», «ескапізм», проте нижчі показники за шкалою «прийняття інших». Емпірично визначено вікові особливості соціально-психологічної адаптації, а, саме, труднощі й переваги перебігу адаптаційних процесів представників юнацького та дорослого віку, що належать/не належать до неформальних субкультур. Достовірно найбільш дезадаптивними є пересічні юнаки, порівняно з пересічними дорослими чоловіками (р≤0,05) і хлопцями-неформалами (р≤0,01). В юнацькому віці кращі адаптаційні властивості в неформальному субкультурному середовищі виявили хлопці, порівняно з дорослими чоловіками, а в дорослому – жінки, порівняно з юними дівчатами. Здійснено статеву диференціацію особливостей перебігу адаптації в юнацькому та дорослому віці, з урахуванням впливу на цей процес неформальної субкультури. Виявлено негативну вікову динаміку інтегральної адаптації у представників чоловічої статі та позитивну – у представниць жіночої статі, які належать до неформальної субкультури. Загалом юнаки й дорослі жінки є більш адаптивними, порівняно з юнками і дорослими чоловіками. Доведено, що активні учасники неформальних груп соціально і психологічно краще адаптовані до цих груп, порівняно з адаптацією учасників формальних груп.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ЕМПАТІЇ НА РІЗНИХ ЕТАПАХ ПРОФЕСІЙНОГО СТАНОВЛЕННЯ ПРАКТИЧНИХ ПСИХОЛОГІВ СИСТЕМИ ОСВІТИ
Authors: Пирог Ганна , Шикирава Наталія
Published: July 2020

Дослідження емпатії практичних психологів та її трансформацій на різних стадіях професійного становлення є важливим для попередження емоційного вигорання фахівців, збереження їхнього психологічного здоров’я. Метою статті стало вивчення особливостей емпатії у практичних психологів системи освіти на різних етапах професіогенезу. Для емпіричного вивчення показників емпатії було використано «Тест на визначення емпатії» Л. Журавльової, для з’ясування особливостей суб’єктивного переживання різних етапів професійного розвитку досліджуваних – методику «Професійний шлях» Г.Пирог. Результати дослідження засвідчили, що для практичних психологів системи освіти найбільш характерними є середній і високий рівні емпатійності. Серед форм емпатії домінують активні емпатійні ставлення, пов’язані з емоційною і дієвою підтримкою людини. Прояви емпатії пов’язані з віком – чим старшим є психолог, тим вища його загальна емпатійність, хоча при цьому він менше переживає з приводу почуттів іншого. Зв’язок емпатії зі стажем виявлено лише в групі «молодих фахівців»: на початку професійної діяльності відбуваються досить інтенсивні зміни в проявах емпатії у напрямку зменшення її загального прояву і збільшення антиемпатії. Це пояснюється особливостями професійного становлення, а саме: змінами в емоційних оцінках професійно значущих подій, їх підсумках, характері труднощів, що призводить до усвідомлення власних проблем і зниження емпатійності. Після періоду професійної адаптації ставлення психологів системи освіти до власної професії починає мати менш емоційний і більш «інструментальний» характер. Вищий рівень емпатійності виявляється у тих досвідчених психологів, які в професійній діяльності орієнтуються на інших людей і мають високу емоційність. Подальші дослідження плануються у напрямі вивчення зв’язку емпатії практичних психологів з локусом контролю, а також розробці програми розвитку оптимальних емпатійних ставлень для попередження емоційного вигорання.
Non “Religious” Knowing in Pilgrimages to Sacred Sites
Authors: Mesaritou Evgenia
Published: July 2020

Even though pilgrimages may often be directed toward what can conventionally be seen as “religious” sacred sites, religious and ritual forms of knowledge and ignorance may not necessarily be the only, or even the most prominent, forms in their workings. Focusing on Greek Cypriots’ return pilgrimages to the Christian-Orthodox monastery of Apostolos Andreas (Karpasia) under the conditions of Cyprus's ongoing division, in this article I explore the non “religious” forms of knowing and ignoring salient to pilgrimages to sacred religious sites, the conditions under which they become relevant, and the risks associated with them. Showing how pilgrimages to the monastery of Apostolos Andreas are situated within a larger framework of seeing “our places,” I will argue that remembering and knowing these places is the type of knowledge most commonly sought out by pilgrims, while also exploring what the stakes of not knowing/forgetting them may be felt to be. An exclusive focus on “religious” forms of knowledge and ignorance would obscure the ways in which pilgrimage is often embedded in everyday social and political concerns.
Star Wars - an episodes battle
Authors: Silva PatrÃ­cia Nunes da , Almeida Gama Monica , Cordeiro dos Santos André Luiz
Published: July 2020

Mlodinow (2008) proposed a crazy market experiment: to release the same film under two titles: Star Wars: Episode A and Star Wars: Episode B. Their marketing campaigns and distribution schedule are identical except by their titles on trailers and ads. He looks at the first 20,000 moviegoers and record the film they choose to see. He claims it is most probable the lead never changes, and it is 88 times more likely that one of the two films will be int the lead through all 20,000 customers than it is that the lead continuously seesaw. We present a detailed mathematical explanation for Mlodinow claims.
IN SILICO EVALUATION OF POTASSIUM USNATE
Authors: RENNAN SANTOS TAVARES MARCIO , TAVARES VITOR PRATES LORENZO , MATEUS MATIUZZI DA COSTA  , HELINANDO PEQUENO DE OLIVEIRA  , EUGENIA CRISTINA GONCALVES PEREIRA
Published: July 2020

A new coronavirus appears in China in December 2019, subsequently threatening the world, it was identified as Covid-19. Its main symptomatic characteristic is directly linked to acute respiratory failure, however there are asymptomatic cases of the disease, mainly in the group not considered at risk. For the treatment of the disease a variety ofantiviral drugs have been tested, with conflicting results. The use of computer-assisted drugs is essential for the development of new therapeutic alternatives for various diseases, once they reduce the time consumed in the initial screening tests, in addition to determining the possible mechanisms of action and reducing toxicity. In our study, we evaluated the interaction of viral components of the coronavirus with potassium usnate, salt derived from lichenic origin and with proven antimicrobial and antitumor activities. Derived from ussic acid, potassium usnate showed low energy for complex formation, this interaction occurs between the usnate salt and the structures of proteinase 3CLpro and enzyme Mpro, all key parts of Covid-19. In addition, in order to prove in silico the use of potassium usnate, they were tested and compared with other approved drugs and candidates for clinical trials to combat the new coronavirus.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM AND THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM DURING THE PHYSICAL LOAD IN PERSONS WITH DIFFERENT BODY MASS
Authors: Boryak Kh.
Published: July 2020

The rapid increase in the number of overweight and obese individuals poses a significant threat to the health of the world's population of all ages. Obesity is able to induce a condition of chronic low-intensity inflammation underlying the number of diseases, and, in particular, the diseases of the cardiovascular system. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between the response of the cardiovascular system and the state of autonomic nervous system to graduated physical exercises in young adults with normal body weight and overweight. Anthropometric measurements of 84 individuals of both sexes aged 18-25 years were carried out. According to the body mass index (BMI), the following groups were defined: control group of 22 individuals (BMI 18,50-24,99 kg/m2), group with overweight individuals (n=20) of both sexes (BMI 25,00-29,99 kg/m2). The condition of the cardio-vascular system was evaluated by heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure; the status of autonomic nervous system was assessed by the Kerdo index. Indicators were evaluated before and immediately after the graduated exercise test. Data obtained were processed statistically. According to the results of the study, the normotоnic type by its response to the physical exercise was found out in both study groups, but the overweight individuals of both sexes demonstrated the cardiovascular indicators were significantly higher compared to the control group. Having finished the physical exercise tests, overweight men and women showed marked sympathicotonia (≥ + 31). The Kerdo᾿s index in 29,65% of male and in 19,01% of female individuals was higher than in the individuals with normal body mass (p <0.05). It can be concluded that the dominance of sympathetic influences is characteristic for overweight individuals after physical activity. Correlation between anthropometric, cardiovascular and Kerdo᾿s index immediately following the physical exertion in overweight individuals indicate impaired autonomic nervous system balance restoration.
rs3200401 MALAT1 GENE POLYMORPHISM IS NOT RELATED TO AGE OF KIDNEY CANCER ONSET
Authors: Volkohon A.D. , Harbuzova V. Yu. , Ataman O.V.
Published: July 2020

Today, the long non-coding RNA MALAT1 is considered to be one of the major RNAs involved in the emergence and metastasizing of various malignant tumours. Recent experiments have shown that MALAT1 plays an important role in the onset and progression of kidney cancer as well. It was found that cancer patient survival depends on the level of MALAT1 gene expression. The aim of the study was to investigate the possible association between rs3200401 MALAT1 gene polymorphism and age of kidney cancer onset among Ukrainian patients. Materials and methods. The venous blood of 101 patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (42 women and 59 men) was used for study. Determination of MALAT1 gene rs320040 polymorphism was performed by the Real-Time polymerase chain reaction method using TaqManSNP Assay C_3246069_10 components. Statistical analysis of the data obtained was performed using SPSS (version 17.0). To test the possible association between rs3200401 genotypes and the age of kidney cancer onset Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression techniques were used. P value < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results. The obtained results of MALAT1 gene rs3200401 polymorphic site genotyping revealed that 71 (70.3%) patients with renal cell carcinoma had CC genotype, 29 (28.7%) – CT, 1 (1%) – TT genotype. Survival analysis by Kaplan-Meier method showed that life expectancy until the tumour occurrence was not related to rs3200401 locus (log rank P = 0.449 – for codominant model; log rank P = 0.847 – for dominant model). The results of Cox regression analysis also showed no link between MALAT gene rs3200401-site and risk of renal cell carcinoma development (P > 0.05). No statistically significant results were found after adjustment for sex, body mass index, metastasis, smoking and drinking habits (P > 0.05). Conclusions. The rs3200401 gene polymorphism of long non-coding RNA MALAT1 is not associated with the age of kidney cancer onset in Ukrainian population.
TACTICS OF DENTAL EXAMINATION OF WOMEN WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASE AGAINST THE BACKGROUND OF BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS AND THEIR SEXUAL PARTNERS
Authors: Krutikova A.D.
Published: July 2020

Numerous studies have proved that periodontal pathology is an issue that requires a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach in diagnosis, treatment and prevention, as most periodontal diseases are syndromic manifestations of somatic and psycho-somatic diseases, but there are little data on the periodontal status in patients with disturbance of the genital microflora. The aim of the study was to provide the grounds for the tactics of dental examination of child-bearing women with bacterial vaginosis and their sexual partners and to compare the results of different sex groups. Materials and methods. 28 heterosexual couples aged 18-45 years were examined. Objective periodontal examination included the calculation of Green-Vermilion oral hygiene index, papillary-marginal-alveolar index, complex periodontal index by P.A. Leus, Svrakov's iodine number. Amino test of oral fluid, assessment of oral fluid pH, identification of bacterial vaginosis pathogens, and in particular, Gardnerella vaginalis and Atopobium vaginae, in the oral cavity of the patients by polymerase chain reaction-diagnostics and bacterioscopically. Results. Chronic generalized catarrhal gingivitis was detected in 10.71% of the women, chronic generalized periodontitis in the initial stage was found out in 64.29% of the women, and chronic generalized periodontitis of the first degree in 25% of the female patients. Men, who were carriers of bacterial vaginosis, chronic generalized catarrhal gingivitis, made up 7.14%; chronic generalized periodontitis in the initial stage was found in 60.71% of the men and chronic generalized periodontitis was found in 32.14%. The values ​​of periodontal indices did not really differ between the indicators of different sex groups. Amino tests of the oral fluid in the women and men showed a positive result those points out the presence of volatile amines. The oral fluid pH is reduced in patients of both groups that indicate an inflammatory process in the oral cavity. All the patients have "key cells", which are exfoliated epitheliocytes with Atopobium vaginae and Gardnerella vaginalis adhered to them. This is one of the main markers of bacterial vaginosis. Conclusions. Summing up the results of the performed clinical and laboratory observations, it should be noted that when collecting the history of bearing aged women, the dentist should pay attention to the presence of diseases of the genital tract, and in particular, bacterial vaginosis. To detect inflammatory and inflammatory-dystrophic periodontal diseases in women of childbearing age, amino tests of oral fluid not only in women but also in their sexual partners for rapid diagnosis of pathogens such as bacterial vaginosis and vaginal vaginal vagina can be very informative.
PECULIARITIES OF HEALTH EDUCATION IN ORGANIZED CHILDREN GROUPS IN ORDER TO PREVENT DENTAL DISEASES
Authors: Pavlenkova O.S. , Kaskova L.F.
Published: July 2020

Now, prevention of dental diseases in children is still remaining quite relevant. This is especially true for young children, because it is during this period that a permanent bite begins to develop, and its health depends on preventive measures provided at the time of teething and teeth mineralization. Successful treatment and prevention of caries and other dental diseases requires a rational health education approach and detailing of the mechanisms of its implementation. Health volunteering seems to be very promising and effective. The goal of the «Posmishka (Smile)» volunteering team is to teach children the basics of hygiene and oral care rules, to familiarize them with the structure and functions of teeth, to emphasize the importance of using basic and additional hygiene products, based on the theory of the perception channels by Neil Fleming (visual, auditory, kinesthetic). Children's attention should be focused on preventing the occurrence of dental diseases, not their treatment. Knowing about the children's fear of dentists, volunteers try to show in soft manner how and why a carious process occurs, why, how and where the doctor performs manipulations to preserve the tooth. Perhaps, when knowing the causes of the aetiology and pathogenesis of the caries process, they will begin to take a closer look at oral hygiene. A very important stage, in our opinion, is to familiarize children with the anatomical structure of the tooth, the functions of its tissues, the mechanism of the caries progression, as understanding the causes prevents consequences. We believe that preventative work should be done not only for children, but also for all who surround them: teaching staff, health care providers and parents. Therefore, health education among the children of organized groups (classes, for example) is a priority for the volunteering team «Posmishka», because despite the wide variety of dental products, the innovativeness in medical technologies, the availability of passive information, the prevalence of dental diseases is increasing.
IMPLEMENTATION OF SIMULATION DISTANCE TRAINING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Authors: Zhdan V.M. , Khaіmenova Н.S. , Babanina M.Iu. , Kyrian O.A. , Katerenchuk O.I.
Published: July 2020

The emergence of high technologies in medicine, accelerating the pace of life, increasing the amount of knowledge, the implementation of new therapeutic and diagnostic techniques set new challenges in terms of developing new high-quality approaches for the system of medical training. Across the industry, there is an acute shortage of highly qualified professionals. Therefore, it is natural that one of the main areas in the field of medical training consists in the necessity to significantly enhance the practical aspect of training while maintaining the appropriate level of theoretical knowledge. The course of clinical disciplines does not always provide enough time to master practical manipulations. In recent years, the situation has been worsened by widespread changes in the regulations between clinics and medical training settings. In this regard, the emergence of opportunities to include phantom and simulation training for medical professionals on larger scale is regarded as a reasonable and necessary measure to boost the training process. Currently, simulation devices are used for training and objective assessment in many areas of human activities, which involve high risks. Simulation training has a number of advantages compared with the traditional training system: the mannequins do not suffer from medical malpractice; training is conducted regardless of the presence of appropriate patients in the clinic and the work schedule of the medical institution; the end result of the workshop increases due to objective assessment. It is the simulators that can repeatedly and accurately reproduce important clinical scenarios and the ability to adapt the learning situation. The main and most important advantage of imitation is the ability to objectively record the parameters of professional activity performed in order to achieve a high level of training of each specialist.
INTERACTIVE LEARNING IN THE COURSE OF INTERNAL MEDICINE: STEPS IN MAKING DIAGNOSIS
Authors: Shekhovtseva T.G. , Dolinna M.О.
Published: July 2020

Current trends in the development of the Ukrainian education system provide a new approach to the organization of educational process. A doctor must know the algorithm of the diagnostic process and medical decision-making peculiarities underlying the making diagnosis. This requires constant improvement as the number of law cases has demonstrated that diagnostic errors are merely not due to physician’s insufficient medical qualification but often as a consequence of violation of the basic procedural laws. Studying the theory of medial diagnosis stimulates the development of clinical thinking. The purpose of this work was to systematize the main stages in making diagnosis and to outline the ways of their implementation through the interactive learning. The study involved the medical students of Zaporizhzhia State Medical University. The methodology included theoretical systematic analysis of scientific and methodological literature as well as own experience in applying interactive learning. The main motivating factor in the professional training organization should be focused on the professionally oriented use of material and fostering students’ own experience. Under these conditions, the importance of a semiotic approach to the diagnosis of diseases is increasing, i.e. the process of disease identification relies on the ability to catch and to recognise its signs. When making a diagnosis, the doctor has to rely on facts only. This is described as "clinical thinking." The interactive learning in the courses of various disciplines in the program of medical doctor training is being actively implemented at Zaporszhzhia State Medical University. It provides the opportunity for more pronounced pedagogical influence, which induces students to be more active in mastering the program, as well as to demonstrate creativity and research for solving various tasks in daily class practice. Deep understanding the theory of medical decision-making process and making diagnosis greatly contributes to clinical thinking.
SURGICAL TECHNIQUE OPTIONS IN THYROID OPERATIONS
Authors: Kovalov O. P. , Liakhovskyi V. I. , Liulka O. M. , Niemchenko I. I. , Sydorenko A. V
Published: July 2020

The article highlights the analysis of 552 surgical interventions on different types of goiter performed on at the clinical base of the Department of Surgery No. 1, Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy (Poltava). The study included 491 women (88.9%) and 61 men (11.1%). Diffuse toxic goitre was diagnosed in 48 (8.7%) individuals, thyrotoxic adenoma occurred in 8 cases (1.5%), unilateral nodular goitre in 162 (29.3%), multinodular goitre in 334 (60.4%) patients. 20 (3.6%) patients were operated on relapsed goitre. The large size of the goitre, the adhesive process, and the cervical-retrosternal location of the thyroid gland complicate operating situation and often require innovative surgical decisions. Original methods for preventing the damage to the laryngeal nerves and thyroid glands, which are successfully used in non-standard surgical situations, as well as a method of mobilizing the thyroid gland in cervical and thoracic goitre. Complications during surgery were avoided by using extrafascial techniques for manipulating on the thyroid gland, using reliable controlled haemostasis and accuracy during the operation. The main factor to prevent specific intraoperative complications during surgery on the thyroid gland is a reasonable combination of the latest technology and the experience of the surgeon. Postoperative transitory hypoparathyroidism on days 7-8 was observed in 9 (1.6%) patients with normalization of clinical manifestations and calcium levels; 6 (1.1%) complained of hoarseness and weakening of the voice for 3 weeks. Most of these complications occurred in the first half of the period that was analyzed. These variants for performing surgery in difficult situations have enabled to improve the results of surgical treatment.
DIASTOLIC FUNCTION OF LEFT VENTRICLE IN PATIENTS WITH CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE DURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
Authors: Sid E.V. , Soloviov O.V.
Published: July 2020

Acute myocardial infarction is still remaining as one of the most challenging in modern cardiology. Impaired diastolic function of the left ventricle is one of the manifestations of myocardial dysfunction in coronary heart disease and one of the early prognostic criteria. Therefore, the investigation of this group of patients is especially relevant to assess the risk of possible complications and their timely correction. The present study was aimed at evaluating diastolic function of the left ventricle in patients with ischemic heart disease in the development of acute myocardial infarction. Materials and methods. The results of the study are based on a comprehensive survey of 477 patients with coronary heart disease: 280 patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, 91 individuals with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and the control group included 76 patients with angina pectoris (II and III functional class, each subgroup of 38 people). All 477 were comparable with regard to age, sex, and social status. Results. The level of DT was significantly higher in the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction group and when compared to non ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, 186.50 [173.00-242.00] ms versus 224.00 [182.00-244.00] ms, respectively, (p <0.05). There were similar differences in IVRT values ​​between the groups of patients. The highest relative risk among the patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction was significantly found out in the pseudonormal type, and during the development of Q-Myocardial infarction it was RR = 1.52, 95% CI RR 1,02-2,25. The increase in the relative risk was for the stimulation of the mitral flow during the development of Q-Myocardial infarction and made up RR = 1,31, 95% CI RR 1,11-1,55. Conclusions. 1. The patients with acute myocardial infarction demonstrated impaired diastolic function of the left ventricle, with a predominance of pseudonormal type among the patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and impaired relaxation in patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. 2. The increase in relative risk among patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction has been well established for the pseudonormal type.
CHARACTERIZATION OF THE LIPID SPECTRUM IN LATE PRETERM AND TERM INFANTS BORN LARGE TO GESTATIONAL AGE FROM OBESE MOTHERS
Authors: Sliusarieva A.V.
Published: July 2020

Introduction. Today, up to 35% of pregnant women are overweight or obese. Maternal obesity or excessive weight gain during pregnancy increases the risk of developing metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease in the offspring. The development of early and long-term adverse effects may occur through the mechanisms of intrauterine lipotoxicity, including inflammatory changes and oxidative stress and / or glucometabolic changes. The aim. Determine the lipid spectrum in late preterm and term infants born large to gestational age from obese mothers. Materials and methods. A single-center study included 54 newborns born at the Poltava Perinatal Center during 2019 from singleton pregnancies in women with a body mass index ≥ 35 kg / m2 without type 2 diabetes or type 1 diabetes. 1 group consisted of children (n=23), large to gestational age (> 90 percentiles), and 2 - children (n=27) in the range of 10-90 percentiles. Total cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins, low-density lipoproteins, triglycerides, and atherogenic factor were determined. Research results. The mean high-density lipoproteins in late preterm infants was significantly lower than in term born infants (0.71 ± 0.17 mmol / L vs. 1.05 ± 0.34 mmol / L), and the mean was significantly higher in infants with normal birth weight (3.49 ± 0.44 vs. 2.56 ± 0.67). After correction for a number of factors (gestational age and the presence of gestational diabetes in the mother) overweight in the newborn was significantly associated with high-density lipoproteins (OR 0.008, p = 0.002) and atherogenic factor (OR 2.96, p = 0.021). Conclusion. Overweight in infants born from obese mothers is accompanied by a significant increase atherogenic factor and the development of dyslipoproteinemia due to a decrease in the high-density lipoproteins fraction. It is necessary to improve the supervision of children who were born large to gestation age, from the first months of life.
Modeliranje utjecaja ugleda turističke destinacije prisutnog u društvenim medijima na
zadovoljstvo turista
Authors: Mušanović Jelena
Published: July 2020

Prije pojave korisnički generiranih sadržaja dijeljenje osobnog iskustva
i doživljaja turističke ponude u destinaciji bilo je ograničeno na uži krug prijatelja i obitelji. Danas, turisti (korisnici društvenih medija)
razmjenjuju mišljenja putem suvremenih medija na mreži na način da oblikuju ugled turističke destinacije i utječu na odluku o putovanju potencijalnih turista. Svrha ovog istraživanja je ispitati ugled turističke destinacije prisutan u društvenim medijima i njegov utjecaj na zadovoljstvo turista. Empirijsko istraživanje provedeno je na zapadnoj obali Istre (Hrvatska) primjenom upitnika na uzorku od 305 turista koji su se prije putovanja na društvenim medijima informirali o destinaciji. Primjenom metode parcijalnih najmanjih kvadrata modeliranja strukturnim jednadžbama (PLSSEM) izvršena je analiza procjene strukturnog modela i utjecaja ugleda turističke destinacije prisutnog u društvenim medijima na zadovoljstvo turista. Testirani strukturni model ocjenjuje se važnim i pouzdanim instrumentom za mjerenje utjecaja ugleda turističke destinacije prisutnog u društvenim medijima na zadovoljstvo turista te pruža osnovu za buduća istraživanja i za kontinuirano praćenje poboljšanja ugleda turističke destinacije na društvenim medijima i zadovoljstva turista elementima turističke ponude.
Rad na
siguran način u skučenim prostorima
Authors: Dundović Kristina , Stašić Stela
Published: July 2020

Skučeni prostor može se definirati kao prostor koji je dovoljno velik da radnik u njega može u potpunosti ući i obaviti posao, nije dizajniran za stalan boravak radnika i ima ograničenja pri ulasku ili izlasku. Najveće opasnosti u skučenim prostorima povezane su s atmosferskim uvjetima tih prostora. Atmosfera unutar različitih skučenih prostora ovisi o vrsti prostora, radovima koji se odvijaju unutar njega i onome što je u njima ranije bilo pohranjeno. Najučestalije opasnosti u skučenim prostorima su opasnost od gušenja, opasnost od požara i/ili eksplozije i opasnost od trovanja. Rad u skučenim prostorima predstavlja visokorizičnu aktivnost stoga je provođenje mjera zaštite na radu od ključne važnosti za očuvanje zdravlja i sigurnosti svih radnika koji ulaze i rade u takvim prostorima.Svrha ovog rada je istražiti i analizirati opasnosti i štetnosti povezane s radom u skučenim prostorima. Cilj rada je teorijski prikazati i opisati mjere i postupke za rad na siguran način u skučenim prostorima.
Information and communication support of climate diplomacy
Authors: Tykhomyrova Evgeniya
Published: July 2020

The article poses the problem of popularizing climate change as a factor of climate diplomacy. The subject of the study was the means and measures for implementing climate communication in the system of climate diplomacy. It is focused on event communications, which provide the best flow of events of various formats. To strengthen climate diplomacy, it is necessary to ensure a better flow of information and increase the effectiveness of disseminating information about climate change through formalized local meetings, focal points for climate change in the embassies of individual countries; studying needs for training and meeting them because of the diversity of activities of various information formats; integration of climate policy into broader dialogues and meetings, for example, annual meetings or regional conferences of delegations; preparation of materials on climate change available for different target audiences.
HIGH ACCURACY RECOGNITION BIO METRICS BASED ON FINGER VEIN SCREENING SENSOR
Authors: Jumaa Shereen S. , Zidan Khamis A.
Published: July 2020

One of the safest biometrics of today is finger vein- but this technic  arises with some specific challenges, the most common  one being that the vein pattern is hard to extract because finger vein images are always low in quality, significantly  hampered the feature extraction and classification stages. Professional  algorithms want to be considered with the conventional hardware for capturing finger-vein images is  by using red Surface Mounted Diode (SMD) leds for this aim. For capturing images, Canon 750D camera with micro lens is used. For high quality images the integrated micro lens  is used, and with some adjustments it can also obtain finger print. Features extraction was used by a combination of Hierarchical Centroid and Histogram of Gradients. Results were evaluated with K Nearest Neighbor and Deep Neural Networks using 6 fold stratified cross validation. Results displayed improvement as compared to three latest benchmarks in this field that used 6-fold validation and SDUMLA-HMT. The work novelty is owing to the hardware design of the sensor within the finger-vein recognition system to obtain, simultaneously, highly secured recognition with low computation time ,finger vein and finger print at low cost, unlimited users for one device and open source.
Gliosis Precedes Amyloid-β Deposition and Pathological Tau Accumulation in the Neuronal Cell Cycle Re-Entry Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Park Kevin H.J. , Barrett Tomás
Published: July 2020

Background:

The presence of cell cycle markers in postmortem Alzheimer’s disease (AD) brains suggest a potential role of cell cycle activation in AD. It was shown that cell cycle activation in postmitotic neurons in mice produces Aβ and tau pathologies from endogenous mouse proteins in the absence of AβPP or tau mutations.

Objective:

In this study, we examined the microglial and astrocytic responses in these mice since neuroinflammation is another key pathological feature in AD.

Methods:

Our neuronal cell cycle re-entry (NCCR) mouse model are bitransgenic mice heterozygous for both Camk2a-tTA and TRE-SV40T. Using this tet-off system, we triggered NCCR in our animals via neuronal expression of SV40T starting at 1 month of age. TRE-SV40T Tg mice were used as SV40T transgene controls. The animals were examined at following time points: 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12 months of age. The microglia and astrocyte responses in our mice were determined by image analysis and stereology on brain sections immunofluorescently labeled using the following antibodies: Iba1, CD45, CD68, MHCII, and GFAP. Cellular senescent marker p16 was also used in this study.

Results:

Our NCCR mice demonstrate early and persistent activation of microglia and astrocytes. Additionally, proinflammatory and senescent microglia phenotype and brain leukocyte infiltration is present at 12 months of age.

Conclusion:

In the absence of FAD gene mutations, our NCCR mice simultaneously display many of the pathological changes associated with AD, such as ectopic neuronal cell cycle re-entry, Aβ and tau pathologies, neuroinflammation, and neurodegeneration. These animals represent a promising alternative AD mouse model.
Measure-theoretic uniformity and the Suslin functional
Authors: Normann Dag
Published: July 2020

Given a set A in the unit interval and the associated Lebesgue measure λ, it is a natural question whether we may (in some sense) compute the measure [Formula: see text] in terms of the set A. Under the moniker measure theoretic uniformity, Tanaka and Sacks have (independently) provided a positive answer for the well-known class of hyperarithmetical sets of reals, and provided a basis theorem for such sets of positive measure. The hyperarithmetical sets are exactly the sets computable in terms of the functional [Formula: see text], in the sense of Kleene’s S1–S9. In turn, Kleene’s [Formula: see text] essentially corresponds to arithmetical comprehension as in [Formula: see text]. In this paper, we generalise the aforementioned results to the ‘next level’, namely [Formula: see text], in the form of the Suslin functional, or the equivalent hyperjump. We also generalise the Tanaka-Sacks basis theorem to sets of positive measure that are semi-computability relative to the Suslin functional. Finally, we discuss similar generalisations for infinite time Turing machines.
Wireless sensor network model with uncertain delay and packet loss based on intelligent fuzzy system
Authors: Shi Yuanbo , Wang Jianhui , Fang Xiaoke , Gu Shusheng , Wang Xiao
Published: July 2020

The utilization of fuzzy logic in WSNs is demonstrated to be a promising procedure since it permits joining and assessing various parameters in an effective way. Fuzzy logic is a decent methodology because of the execution prerequisites can be effectively supported by sensor hubs, while it can improve the general system execution. This paper studies the robust H∞ control considering time delay and packet loss related uncertainty in wireless sensor network system based on the basic theory of intelligent fuzzy systems. The model of a wireless sensor network with questionable time lag and packet loss is given first. The stability of the system is proved by the augmented Lyapunov functional and the linear matrix inequality (LMIs) method, with its demonstrated H∞ property. In order to solve the uncertain time delay and packet loss, the memory robust H∞ controller is proposed based on LMIs. Numerical examples and simulation results examines the potency of the presented method in solving the delay and packet loss of wireless sensor networks as well as the accuracy and precision of the system.
Fuzzy mathematical risk preferences based on stochastic production function among medium-scale hog producers
Authors: Wang Ning , Sun Meng , Yu Liu , Jiang Fazhu
Published: July 2020

Farmers’ risk preferences and degree of risk aversion affect their production and management decisions. According to Just-Pope stochastic production function model, we get the expression of the single element risk-aversion coefficients that include input element and hog slaughter absolute price, compared with the expression of relative price mean risk-aversion coefficients, it can directly observe the influence of the element and output price on single element risk-aversion coefficients. Based on the regression procedures and the calculation method of the average value of the element risk-aversion coefficients, mean risk-aversion coefficients of per household medium-scale hog producers are calculated in 76 households, 11 counties, Heilongjiang province. The results show that medium-scale hog producers are risk-averse, accounting for 96%; newborn animal weight and feed consumption affect hog producers’ degree of risk aversion. The former is the risk-reducing input element, while the latter is the risk-increasing input element.