bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Neural Network-Based Weighted Voting Algorithm for Multi-Target Classification in WSN
Authors: Zhang Heng , Zhou Yang
Published: December 2023

One of the most important applications in the wireless sensor networks (WSN) is to classify mobile targets in the monitoring area. In this paper, a neural network(NN)-based weighted voting classification algorithm is proposed on the basis of the NN-based classifier and combined with the idea of voting strategy, which is implemented on the nodes of the WSN monitoring system by means of the “upper training, lower transplantation” approach. The performance of the algorithm is verified by using real-world experimental data, and the results show that the proposed method has a higher accuracy in classifying the target signal features, achieving an average classification accuracy of about 85% when utilizing a deep neural network (DNN) and deep belief network (DBN) as the base classifier. The experiment reveals that the NN-based weighted voting algorithm enhances the target classification accuracy by approximately 5% in comparison to the single NN-based classifier, but the memory and computation time required for the algorithm to run are also increased at the same time. Compared to the FFNN classifier, which exhibited the highest classification accuracy among the four selected methods, the algorithm achieves an improvement of approximately 8.8% in classification accuracy. However, it incurs greater overhead time to run.
A Synthetic Time-Series Generation Using a Variational Recurrent Autoencoder with an Attention Mechanism in an Industrial Control System
Authors: Jeon Seungho , Seo Jung Taek
Published: December 2023

Data scarcity is a significant obstacle for modern data science and artificial intelligence research communities. The fact that abundant data are a key element of a powerful prediction model is well known through various past studies. However, industrial control systems (ICS) are operated in a closed environment due to security and privacy issues, so collected data are generally not disclosed. In this environment, synthetic data generation can be a good alternative. However, ICS datasets have time-series characteristics and include features with short- and long-term temporal dependencies. In this paper, we propose the attention-based variational recurrent autoencoder (AVRAE) for generating time-series ICS data. We first extend the evidence lower bound of the variational inference to time-series data. Then, a recurrent neural-network-based autoencoder is designed to take this as the objective. AVRAE employs the attention mechanism to effectively learn the long-term and short-term temporal dependencies ICS data implies. Finally, we present an algorithm for generating synthetic ICS time-series data using learned AVRAE. In a comprehensive evaluation using the ICS dataset HAI and various performance indicators, AVRAE successfully generated visually and statistically plausible synthetic ICS data.
Miniaturized 3D-Printed Cell Enables Water/Ethanol Quantification Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
Authors: Paixao Pablo A. , Michels Flávio S. , Oliveira Samuel L. , Goncalves Alem-Mar B. , Martins Cauê A. , Caires Anderson R. L. , Alves Diego C. B.
Published: December 2023

A miniaturized and low-cost electrochemical 3D-printed system for rapid and accurate quantification of ethanol content in ethanol fuel using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was developed. The monolithic design of the system incorporates insulating thermoplastic electrode separators, with only the cover being mobile, allowing for easy assembly and handling. The portable device, measuring approximately 26 × 24 mm, has a maximum capacity of 1 mL, making it suitable for lab-on-a-chip and portable analysis. By utilizing the dielectric constant of ethanol and ethanol fuel mixtures with water, the miniaturized EIS cell quantifies ethanol content effectively. To validate its performance, we compared measurements from four gas stations with a digital densimeter, and the values obtained from the proposed system matched perfectly. Our miniaturized and low-cost electrochemical 3D-printed device can be printed and assembled in two hours, offering a cost-effective solution for fast and precise ethanol quantification. Its versatility, affordability, and compatibility with lab-on-a-chip platforms make it easily applicable, including for fuel quality control and on-site analysis in remote locations.
Evaluating Social Media Marketing in the Greek Winery Industry
Authors: Bitakou Effrosyni , Karetsos Sotirios , Ntalianis Filotheos , Ntaliani Maria , Costopoulou Constantina
Published: December 2023

In recent years, wineries have incorporated social media into their marketing strategies to promote their products and services. They offer wineries the opportunity to interact with their customers in real time, allowing them to share their experiences, preferences, and feelings, and create a sense of community. The objective of this paper is to investigate digital presence and consumer engagement and reactions in social media used by the Greek winery industry, using a three-step methodology. The study focuses specifically on Facebook and Instagram and compares data for the period between 2019 and 2022, including the COVID-19 outbreak, collected from the profiles of 311 Greek wineries using a social media analytics tool. The contribution of this work lies in demonstrating the change in consumers’ engagement and reactions witnessed on wineries’ profiles. The outcomes indicate consistently limited interactions on these profiles, reflecting low levels of consumer engagement and overall reactions across social media platforms. These findings underscore the necessity for additional research into wineries’ marketing strategies and the motivations driving user engagement. The proposed methodology can be used as a social media brand engagement approach that aids brands in attracting audience attention and fostering active participation in various business sectors.
Indicator Method as a Way of Analyzing the Level of Implementation of the Objectives of Sustainable Development
Authors: Pacana Andrzej , Czerwińska Karolina , Bednárová Lucia , Petrovský Rastislav
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to propose a combination of methods as part of the analysis of progress in the context of the achievement of one of the Sustainable Development Goals (Goal 12: responsible consumption and production) by Poland and Slovakia using sustainable development indicators. The method used was diagnostic survey, comparative analysis, and within the framework of data collection, the techniques of content analysis and desk research, which were integrally combined in the research procedure. The implementation of the analysis indicated that surveillance using sustainable development indicators is associated with difficulties (for example, gaps in the availability of standardized data and difficult access to adequate data) and generalizations and subjectivity. This analysis showed that the countries are successively striving to meet the provisions that are related to Goal 12. Estimates of the degree of achievement of the goal are adequate for the duration of the goal. Priority activities of the countries should focus on increasing the level of development of ecological agriculture, striving to increase the efficiency of use of available resources, changing the approach to available resources (moving away from linear development), and changing consumption patterns (increased development of a closed-loop economy). Future research areas will focus on analyzing the level of implications of the goals of Agenda 2030 in Poland and Slovakia and developing developmental forecasts for both countries.
Assessment of the Impact of Basic Public Service Facility Configuration on Social–Spatial Differentiation: Taking the Zhaomushan District of Chongqing, China
Authors: Sun Ao , Huang Yong , Yang Li , Huang Chen , Xiang Hengling
Published: December 2023

Objectively assessing the impact of various basic public service facilities on social–spatial differentiation has become a prerequisite for promoting urban social integration and development. However, in practice, the configuration of basic public service facilities is not always conducive to social integration, especially at the microscale. Effectively measuring the inhibitory or aggravating effects of various basic public service facility configurations on social–spatial differentiation has become a challenge. Based on the assumption that the configuration of basic public service facilities has inhibitory and aggravating effects on social–spatial differentiation, this study selected two types of objects: social space and basic public service facilities to refine the research elements. Using spatial and statistical analysis methods such as ecological factors, clustering, correlation, mediation, and superposition analysis, a framework was constructed to evaluate the impact of basic public service facility configuration on social–spatial differentiation and take the Zhaomushan area in Chongqing, China, as a typical case for verification. The study found that registered residence, income, employment location, and residential density are still the main factors of social–spatial differentiation in the study area. The main factors contributing to the differentiation of basic public service facilities are elderly care and housing security, public transportation and green space access, education and employment security, and small-scale medical and health facilities in the study area. In the eight principal factor pairs after the superposition of two differentiation spaces, six pairs showed weakened spatial differentiation, while two pairs showed intensified spatial differentiation. This indicates that the allocation of basic public service facilities will simultaneously inhibit and exacerbate social–spatial differentiation, but the inhibitory effect is significantly stronger than the exacerbating effect. Among them, public transportation and green parks are the main types of facilities that mainly exacerbate social–spatial differentiation. This dual effect is specifically reflected in the change in the spatial adaptation position of social space and basic public services, the weakening of the original social space differentiation boundary and the emergence of new differentiation boundaries simultaneously, and the multicenter composite form of social space. In the future, quantitative evaluation based on research frameworks can provide scientific basis for constructing spatial adaptability strategies for the supply of basic public service facilities and social production and life, such as adjusting the distribution, scale, and spatiotemporal relationship between basic public service facilities and residential communities in a reasonable manner. This is crucial for promoting social integration.
The Use of Pre-Wetting to Improve the Mechanical Behavior of Masonry Mortar Elaborated with Crushed Oyster Shell
Authors: Mora-Ortiz René Sebastián , Del Angel-Meraz Ebelia , Díaz Sergio A. , Munguía-Balvanera Emmanuel , Magaña-Hernández Francisco , Alavez-Ramírez Justino , Pantoja Castro Mayra Agustina , Torres-Hernández Jazmín del Rosario
Published: December 2023

In this research, the use of the pre-wetting technique is proposed as an ecological alternative to reduce water absorption in waste oyster shells used in the production of masonry mortar as a partial substitute for natural sand. An experimental study was conducted to assess the properties in both the fresh and hardened states of masonry mortars. Two mortar groups were prepared based on a control mixture, with natural aggregate replaced by crushed oyster shell (COS) in varying proportions. In one group, the COS was pre-wetted, while in the other group, the COS was used at its natural moisture content. The experimental results demonstrated that the pre-wetting process aided in reducing the water–cement ratio (w/c) in the mortar mixture, thereby improving its properties. In both mortar groups, favorable results were observed with respect to capillary water absorption. Although the compressive strength was affected by the incorporation of COS, pre-wetted mortars with substitutions of up to 30% achieved the reference value established in this research. The pre-wetting process proves to be a straightforward and cost-effective technique; it is environmentally friendly and will contribute to decreasing the accumulation of COS in landfills, thereby safeguarding natural material reserves.
The Active Role of Job Crafting in Promoting Well-Being and Employability: An Empirical Investigation
Authors: Signore Fulvio , Ciavolino Enrico , Cortese Claudio Giovanni , De Carlo Elisa , Ingusci Emanuela
Published: December 2023

Background: Job crafting is a proactive behavior displayed by workers to modify the boundaries of their roles, adapting them to their own needs, which is positively associated with motivational processes and negatively associated with mechanisms that compromise well-being. Methods: Starting from this framework, the objective of this study is to assess the strategic role of job crafting in the relationship between job insecurity and work engagement, psychological well-being and emotional exhaustion, and also to specifically investigate how much age impacts these behaviors and the relationship between job crafting and employability. The hypotheses were explored using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and validated using 5000 bootstrap re-samples, differentiating the models by the type of contract and organization of origin. Results: The results confirm the crucial role of job crafting in improving individual well-being and increasing processes of higher expendability in the job market and its protective role against stress mechanisms. Conclusions: Therefore, the results highlight the potentially beneficial effects of job crafting interventions, which are capable of providing tools to facilitate individual and cultural growth.
Evaluating Trade-Offs in Ecosystem Services for Blue–Green–Grey Infrastructure Planning
Authors: Chen Hanxi , Li Jing , Wang Yafei , Ni Zhuobiao , Xia Beicheng
Published: December 2023

The effectiveness and feasibility of urban planning are significantly influenced by the supply capacity and net value of ecosystem services offered by blue–green–grey infrastructure. This study used a cost–benefit analysis (CBA) to ascertain and contrast the ecological net present value (NPV) of the blue–green–grey infrastructure in three distinct functional areas (a park, a square, and a residential district) under 12 scenarios during the period characterized by representative summer temperature, which we refer to as “warm periods”. Our findings suggest varied optimal scenarios for the three functional areas. For the park, the most beneficial scenario involved an integrated approach with a 5% increase in grey infrastructure and a 5% replacement of green infrastructure with grey. This scenario yielded an NPV of 7.31 USD/m2 in a short-term life span (25 years) and 11.59 USD/m2 in a long-term life span (150 years). In the case of the square, the introduction of an additional 5% of blue infrastructure led to the highest NPV of ecological benefits, resulting in gains of 1.49 USD/m2 for a short-term life span and 2.18 USD/m2 for a long-term life span. For the residential district, the scenario where 5% of green infrastructure was replaced with blue infrastructure resulted in the highest NPV across all scenarios, with values of 8.02 USD/m2 and 10.65 USD/m2 for a short- and long-term life span, respectively. Generally, the most beneficial scenario yielded greater benefits over the long term compared with short-term projects. By quantifying the ecological benefits of different blue–green–grey infrastructure combinations, our research provides theoretical support for optimizing both the ecological and economic value of urban infrastructures. This study could benefit academics, practitioners, and policymakers in urban planning in optimizing the allocation of the blue–green–grey infrastructure.
Who Will Save Energy? An Extension of Social Cognitive Theory with Place Attachment to Understand Residents’ Energy-Saving Behaviors
Authors: Zhang Xinyuan , Nketiah Emmanuel , Shi Victor , Cheng Jinfu
Published: December 2023

With environmental concerns gaining prominence, the study of energy-saving behavior (ESB) has captured global expert attention. This research applied the SCT model and utilized survey data collected in Jiangsu Province to explore the factors influencing residents’ energy-saving behavior (ESB). The findings reveal that self-efficacy, attitudes, and social norms are direct positive determinants of ESB. Additionally, these factors mediate the positive relationship between knowledge and ESB. Notably, knowledge enhances self-efficacy, attitudes toward energy saving, and adherence to social norms, while outcome expectations improve attitudes and norms. Place attachment also emerges as a significant predictor of ESB, exerting its influence indirectly through attitudes and social norms. These insights enrich social cognitive theory by incorporating place attachment to examine ESB, substantially contribute to the discourse on environmental protection, and have implications for energy conservation strategies globally.
A Location Model for the Agro-Biomethane Plants in Supporting the REPowerEU Energy Policy Program
Authors: Labianca Marilena , Faccilongo Nicola , Monarca Umberto , Lombardi Mariarosaria
Published: December 2023

Biomethane represents one of the solutions towards the European Union (EU) energy transition, being capable to decarbonize the EU’s energy system and to reduce the dependence on imported natural gas, as underlined by the “REPowerEU” energy policy program. As its production is expected to expand primarily from biogenic wastes and residues, such as agricultural residues and animal effluents, it is necessary to make its deployment cost-efficient, taking into account factors such as local resources, existing infrastructure, and raw material and investment costs. From this perspective, this paper proposes a replicable predictive model for locating agro-biomethane plants according to raw material potential, relative economic factors, and territorial characteristics. To this end, an analysis was conducted in the Geographic Information System environment, based on location theory. The analysis included testing the minimum transport cost of feedstock in a case study of a rural area in Southern Italy. Three optimal locations for 2 MW size plants were selected where some key element conditions had been identified. The research findings may provide useful information for the EU policymakers in defining more specific energy planning strategies, in accordance with the REPowerEU objectives, addressing the increase in biomethane production by 2030.
Supercapacitors as Key Enablers of Decarbonization and Renewable Energy Expansion in Poland
Authors: Nowrot Andrzej , Manowska Anna
Published: December 2023

Decarbonization and the replacement of coal-fired power plants with solar and wind farms require adequately large energy storage facilities. This is especially important in countries such as Poland, which still do not have a nuclear power plant. Supercapacitors represent a new generation of energy storage. The paper demonstrates that the use of supercapacitors presents an opportunity to increase the share of solar and wind power plants in the energy market. Furthermore, there is no need to replace all coal plants (that are being gradually decommissioned) with nuclear ones. The paper underscores that any further decarbonization and increase in the share of renewable energy sources (RES) in the Polish energy market necessitates the deployment of large energy storage facilities. Rechargeable batteries have a short lifespan, and their production results in significant greenhouse gas emissions. The widespread use of supercapacitors in a new generation of energy storage unveils new possibilities and bolsters decarbonization efforts. Based on an annual analysis of hourly electricity production from wind farms and PVs, a formula is proposed to calculate the capacity of energy storage necessary for the operation of the grid-powered national electricity, mainly from RES.
Cleaner Chips: Decarbonization in Semiconductor Manufacturing
Authors: Nagapurkar Prashant , Nandy Paulomi , Nimbalkar Sachin
Published: December 2023

The growth of the information and communication technology sector has vastly accelerated in recent decades because of advancements in digitalization and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions data of the top six semiconductor manufacturing companies (Samsung Electronics, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation, Micron, SK Hynix, Kioxia, and Intel) were gathered from the publicly accessible Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) website for 2020. Scope 3 emissions had the largest share in total annual emissions with an average share of 52%, followed by Scope 2 (32%) and Scope 1 (16%). Because of the absence of a standardized methodology for Scope 3 emissions estimation, each company used different methodologies that resulted in differences in emissions values. An analysis of the CDP reporting data did not reveal information on strategies implemented by companies to reduce Scope 3 emissions. The use of renewable energy certificates had the largest effect on decarbonization centered on reducing Scope 2 emissions, followed by the deployment of perfluorocarbon reduction technologies to help reduce Scope 1 fugitive emissions. Technology-specific marginal abatement costs of CO2 were also estimated and varied between −416 and 12,215 USD/t CO2 eq., which primarily varied depending on the technology deployed.
Research on the Application of Cement Tile Patterns Based on Shape Grammar
Authors: Wu Ming , Geng Rui , Guo Qiong
Published: December 2023

The current derivation and application of traditional culture lack a scientific procedural method, and the existing processes are overly cumbersome and complex. The transformation of flat patterns requires manual modeling by professional product designers, resulting in low efficiency, especially when dealing with intricate patterns. To address these issues, this paper takes Xiamen cement encaustic tiles as an example and establishes a standardized process from the extraction of cultural elements to the 3D printing of physical products. Additionally, a one-click transformation plugin from flat patterns to three-dimensional models is developed based on the QT framework and Grasshopper platform. This plugin utilizes an edge recognition algorithm to identify the transformed patterns as editable NURBS curves. The curves are then converted into surfaces using the plugin’s modeling functionality before being encapsulated. With the encapsulated plugin, users only need to input a PNG image of the desired pattern and the basic model of the desired product to obtain a product with the structural features of the specified pattern. This research aids product designers in quickly extracting the most distinctive features, significantly accelerating the development speed of cultural and creative product transformations, improving production efficiency. The simplified operational process enables more people to participate in the design of cultural and creative products, promoting the dissemination and integration of traditional culture with modern technology.
Numerical Simulation of Confluence Flow in a Degraded Bed
Authors: Behzad Ehsan , Mohammadian Abdolmajid , Rennie Colin D. , Yu Qingcheng
Published: December 2023

The fluid dynamics of channel confluences are highly complex due to flow separation and secondary currents. Although numerous studies in the past few decades have focused on the numerical simulation of confluence flow, deformed beds were rarely used. This study attempts to address this issue through numerical simulation of the flow behavior in an open-channel confluence flume with an equilibrium degraded bed in OpenFOAM (version 6.0) to compare the results with a flatbed. In the present study, different turbulence models, including Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS), large-eddy simulation (LES), and detached eddy simulation (DES) models were performed using rigid-lid and volume-of-fluid (VoF) methods. The accuracy of the models was statistically analyzed by comparing them with observation data. The results demonstrated that the LES model had the best performance, with a minimum average normalized root-mean-square error (NRMSE) of 3% under the VoF assumption. The investigation also further illuminated the intricate interplay of vortical structures within the confluence zone. Notably, the number and behavior of vortices were found to be influenced by channel geometry and size, as well as interactions between separated shear layers. Circulation within the separation zone near the inner bank differed in rotation between the degraded and flatbed cases.
Synergy Assessment of River Health Values from a Symbiotic Perspective: A Case Study of the Yellow River Basin in China
Authors: Xiong Puran , Zhu Jiwei , He Ran , Li Hucheng
Published: December 2023

Rivers are important carriers of water transmission, water supply, and water nourishment, and the virtuous cycle of their ecosystems is directly related to the degree of completion of the construction of ecological civilization and the high-quality development of the national economy. From the perspective of symbiosis theory, this paper constructs a river health value assessment index system and analyzes the symbiotic synergistic effect of nine provinces in the Yellow River Basin in China from 2000 to 2020 by using a logistic symbiosis evolution model. Health values at the Yellow River Basin scale and the provincial administrative area scale were also analyzed, and it was found that (1) the Yellow River Basin experienced a period of sub-par river health in the past, but with the implementation of ecological protection and high-quality development strategy in recent years, the health of the river showed an trend of improvement during the period of 2017–2020; (2) at the provincial administrative scale, the Yellow River Basin has significant differences, which are manifested in the obvious differences between provinces in terms of the functional value of river health provision and the economic functional value. In order to reduce the regional differences, it is recommended that the provinces work together and give full play to their own characteristics and strengths in the management of the watershed, so as to make up for the weaknesses of regional development and realize the synergistic development of the watershed; and (3) in terms of symbiosis level, rivers in the Yellow River Basin generally show parasitic relationships, and most of them exhibit natural ecological diversity and competitiveness with socio-economics. Therefore, a more comprehensive consideration of the balanced development of each function is needed in river health management in the future to achieve integrated watershed health. These results suggest that the development of river ecological health in the Yellow River Basin requires the joint efforts of the whole of society as well as regional synergy and integrated management at the policy level to achieve more sustainable and balanced watershed development.
Study on the Influence of Urban Water Supply Pipeline Leakage on the Scouring Failure Law of Cohesive Soil Subgrade
Authors: Mao Jingxin , Wang Yijun , Zhang Hao , Jing Xiaofei
Published: December 2023

Urban water supply pipelines serve as vital lifelines for urban operations. However, the occurrence of underground pipeline leakage, caused by various factors, results in significant water loss and gives rise to safety hazards such as pavement collapse due to the erosive action of leaking water on the overlying soil. To conduct a more comprehensive investigation into the erosion characteristics of the leaking jet on the soil, this study employed a custom-built soil-test system to investigate the erosive effects of leakage from the water supply pipe network on the clay roadbed above. The study considered water flow rate, leakage port size, and leakage angle as influential factors. The experimental results demonstrated that reducing the water flow rate significantly enhances the soil’s erosion resistance. There is a positive correlation between the caliber of pipe leakage, pipe diameter, and the erosion rate of the soil cavity. Under identical conditions, the erosion rate of the specimen increased consistently with an increase in the leakage port angle. The study also investigated and summarized the curve depicting the formation of soil cavities. The aforementioned findings offer valuable insights for the implementation of reinforcement measures using fine-grained cohesive soil backfill in urban water supply pipelines.
Medical and sociological analysis of health indicators of medical workers
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Samara State Medical University» of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Tupikova D. S. , Sazonova O. V. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Samara State Medical University» of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Gavryushin M. Yu. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Samara State Medical University» of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Frolova O. V. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Samara State Medical University» of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Abdalova S. R. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Samara State Medical University» of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Khamtsova R. V. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Samara State Medical University» of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Published: December 2023

The health of the population is an important indicator of the high level of state development. Morbidity with temporary disability affects the working potential of the pop ulation and the economy as a whole. The purpose of the research is to study and analyze occupational morbidity among medical workers in order to further optimize the conditions and nature of work. The morbidity of the working-age population is characterized by a high number of cases and duration in days of diseases of the respiratory system, the circulatory system, and the musculoskeletal system. Thus, according to the age and gender criterion, the incidence of the diseases of the circulatory system, blood and hematopoietic organs, respiratory organs, skin, and subcutaneous adipose tissue tends to increase among the young population under 40 years of age, while infectious and parasitic morbidity, diseases of blood and hematopoi etic organs, and the incidence of the circulatory system diseases rise among the population over 40 years of age. The results of sociological monitoring showed that in about 70 % of cases, doctors noted a deterioration in their health status, but issued temporary disability leaves only in 30 % of cases. Nursing personnel also issued sick leaves only in 50 % of cas es, while they felt a deterioration in their health status in 50 % of cases. It is also worth noting that, while on sick leave, medical personnel go to work in almost 40 % of cases; the reason for this was the production necessity or the lack of labor force. The re spondents indicated respiratory diseases, infectious and parasitic diseases, and diseases of the musculoskeletal system as the leading cause of temporary disability.
Possible laboratory predictors in the diagnosis of brucellosis
Authors:   Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education «Peoples' Friendship University of Russia», Moscow, Gizinger O. A.
Published: December 2023

Brucellosis is a bacterial disease affecting humans and domestic animals. The pathogenic capacity of Brucella depends on its stealth strategy and ability to replicate within host cells and cause long-lasting infections. The growth of brucellosis in the Russian Federation necessitates the search for new diagnostic approaches and algorithms that allow obtaining valid results in a short time, reducing the risk of chronicity of this pathology. Presently, the diagnosis of brucellosis, due to its pronounced polymorphism, is impossible without objective laboratory confirmation. Search for laboratory predictors is a current trend in modern laboratory medicine.
Quality of life in vibration disease from the effects of local vibration and its combination with osteoarthritis
Authors:   FSBEI HE Samara State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Babanov S. A. , Melentyev A. V. ,   FBSI F. F. Erisman Federal Scientific Centre of Hygiene of Rospotrebnadzor, Kiryushina T. M. ,   FSBEI HE Samara State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Azovskova T. A. ,   FSBEI HE Samara State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Lavrentieva N. E. ,   FSBEI HE Samara State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Vakurova N. V. ,   FSBEI HE Samara State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Lotkov V. S. ,   FSBEI HE Samara State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Agarkova A. S. ,   FSBEI HE Samara State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Boguslavsky D. G. ,   FSBEI HE Samara State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Published: December 2023

The article describes the features of the quality of life in vibration disease from exposure to local vibration and its combination with osteoarthritis. It has been proven that when exposed to industrial vibration, there is a change in all indicators characterizing the quality of life, which is most pronounced in second-degree vibration disease from exposure to local vibration and its combination with osteoarthritis.
The effect of combined physiotherapy on humoral immunity, cytokine profile and inflammatory reactions in patients with rhinosinusitis polyposa
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Institution «Clinical Hospital No. 1» of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia, Pelishenko T. G. , Kruglova L. S. ,   Federal State Budgetary Institution of Continuous Professional Education «Central State Medical Academy» of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
Published: December 2023

In patients with rhinosinusitis polyposa, activation of type 2 eosinophilic inflammation with an increase in serum concentrations of interleukins 4, 5, and 13 and immunoglobulins A, M, G, and E is noted. At the same time, the relationship between these indicators and the quality of life of the patient is sharply intensified, which indicates the appearance of pathological correlation pleiades. The drug Dupilumab has a normalizing effect on the inflammatory component of the disease and optimizes the cytokine regulation of humoral immunity. The additional use of an alternating magnetic field somewhat enhances these effects, whereas the maximum therapeutic effect was provided by the use of the drug, an alternating magnetic field, and low‑intensity infrared laser therapy.
A current view on atrophic scars pathogenesis
Authors:   FSBI Central State Medical Academy of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Kruglova L. S. , Dolgikh S. Yu. ,   FSBI Central State Medical Academy of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation, Moscow
Published: December 2023

The main theories of striae pathogenesis are the following: mechanical — an atrophic scar as a result of excessive skin stretching, hormonal — increased expression of genes for receptors of various hormones, and genetic theory — striae as a consequence of congenital structural disorders in the formation of epidermal and dermal structures of the skin. Purpose of the study: to analyze the increased risk of formation of hormone-dependent atrophic scars by studying the polymorphism of the genes for estrogen receptor 1, matrix metalloproteinase type-3, and COL1A1. Material and methods. In order to identify genetic factors of increased risk of striae formation, 20 patients with atrophic scars and 15 healthy patients were examined. The work examined the polymorphism of the COL1A1, ESR1, and MMP-3 genes. Results. Comparative analysis of gene polymorphism in patients with hormone-dependent scars determined a statistically significant difference in the distribution of alleles compared to the control group and showed high values of high-risk TT genotypes for COL1A1 (rs1800012). High values of the mutation / mutation allele CC for ESR1 (rs 2234693) were observed, as well as high values of intermediate risk genotypes 5A / 6A for MMP-3 (rs3025058) were detected. The data obtained can be considered as potential risk factors for the development of atrophic scars of the striae phenotype.
Performance evaluation of physiotherapy service of the State budgetary healthcare institution «Leningrad regional center of specialized types of medical care» (SBHI Lenoblcenter) for 2018– 2022
Authors:   SBHI Leningrad Regional Center of Specialized Types of Medical Care, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Petrova E. V. , Egorova Yu. S. ,   FSBEI HE Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Tsyganova O. D. ,   SBHI Medical Information and Analytical Center, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Fomenko M. N. ,   SBHI Leningrad Regional Center of Specialized Types of Medical Care, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Morozova A. A. ,   SBHI Leningrad Regional Center of Specialized Types of Medical Care, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Melnitskaya I. V. ,   SBHI Medical Information and Analytical Center, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Kiryanova V. V. ,   FSBEI HE Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Suslova G. A. ,   FSBEI HE Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Bulina O. V. ,   FSBEI HE Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Adulas E. I. ,   FSBEI HE Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Milyavskaya I. R. ,   FSBEI HE Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Published: December 2023

The paper considers the evaluation of the performance of the physiotherapy service of the SBHI Leningrad Regional Center of Specialized Types of Medical Care (SBHI LenoblCenter) for the last five years. The results of the analysis of the work of the physiotherapy unit of the SBHI LenoblCenter from 2018 to 2022 are presented. The methodology for calculating the structure of physiotherapy procedures is presented, and intensive, extensive, and basic physiotherapy ratio indices are estimated. The problems of the legal and regulatory framework of physiotherapy service in the field of dermatovenerology are outlined. The impossibility of purchasing high-tech physiotherapy equipment for phototherapy (phototherapy cabin) in current conditions is displayed. Positive trends in the development of physiotherapy service of the SBHI LenoblCenter are shown.
Features of using laser therapy in the rehabilitation of patients after dental surgical interventions
Authors:   FSBEI HE A. I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow, Russia, Shimorskiy M. I. , Korchazhkina N. B. ,   FSBEI HE A. I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow, Russia; FSBSI Petrovsky National Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, Russia, Panin A. M. ,   FSBEI HE A. I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow, Russia, Tsitsiashvili A. M. ,   FSBEI HE A. I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow, Russia
Published: December 2023

The article presents a systematic review of 35 Russian and foreign sources on laser therapy and describes the classification of lasers, the mechanisms of action of laser therapy on the human body and the main therapeutic effects, as well as the results of scientific research on the use of laser therapy in medicine and dentistry. Based on the analysis of the literature, it has been concluded that low-intensity laser therapy is a highly effective method of rehabilitation of patients in the treatment of various pathologies, including after surgical interventions, which has a number of advantages over symptomatic drug therapy, since it does not cause allergic reactions or side effects. It has a pronounced anti- inflammatory, antibacterial, analgesic, vaso-, psycho- and immunocorrective effects and promotes faster wound healing and improvement of bone tissue structure, which justifies its widespread use in dental surgery.
Psychological support of patients with motor disorders at the second stage of medical rehabilitation
Authors:   State Autonomous Healthcare Institution of Moscow «Moscow Center for Research and Practice in Medical Rehabilitation, Restorative and Sports Medicine of the Moscow Healthcare Department», Kotelnikova A. V. , Kukshina A. A. ,   State Autonomous Healthcare Institution of Moscow «Moscow Center for Research and Practice in Medical Rehabilitation, Restorative and Sports Medicine of the Moscow Healthcare Department», Rassulova M. A. ,   State Autonomous Healthcare Institution of Moscow «Moscow Center for Research and Practice in Medical Rehabilitation, Restorative and Sports Medicine of the Moscow Healthcare Department», Buzina T. S. ,   A. I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry of the Ministry of Health of Russia
Published: December 2023

The article presents the results of a literary review on the problem of the organization of differentiated psychological support at the second stage of medical rehabilitation of patients with the consequences of motor disorders that arose as a result of stroke or developed against the background of degenerative and dystrophic diseases of large joints and spine. The psychological consequences of motor disorders, patients’ characteristics, and possible approaches to psychocorrection are analyzed. It was revealed that regardless of the nosology of motor disorders, the targets of psychocorrection at the second stage of medical rehabilitation of patients are signs of anxiety and depression in the current emotional state, while the specific targets in the case of stroke are disorders of higher mental functions, and in the case of degenerative and dystrophic diseases of large joints and spine — subjective perception of pain syndrome. As the main guidelines for the systematic work of a psychologist as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team at the second stage of medical rehabilitation of the studied contingent of patients, the following are indicated: determining the basic targets of psychocorrection, selecting relevant and nosology-sensitive motor disorders correction methods, and increasing the effectiveness of psychocorrection through the use of high-tech virtual and augmented reality tools.
Tranformación digital en bibliotecas universitarias ecuatorianas.
Authors: Rodríguez León Maryuri Elizabeth , Hernández Intriago Julio César
Published: December 2023

El propósito de la investigación consistió en promover la preservación y conservación digital en las bibliotecas universitarias ecuatorianas, incluyendo su integración con las tecnologías y aplicación en las instituciones, con el fin de mejorar la accesibilidad a los recursos, creando eficiencia y productividad. En los últimos tiempos, la transformación digital ha tenido una importancia fundamental en el ámbito universitario, especialmente en relación con la innovación y preservación de materiales físicos que son vulnerables al desgaste y deterioro con el tiempo. Por lo tanto, el propósito del presente artículo es analizar estrategias implementadas por distintas instituciones de educación superior para abordar los procesos de digitalización en las bibliotecas universitarias, particularmente aquellas que pertenecen a la región Costa. Para abordar de forma objetiva el problema de la investigación, se empleó el enfoque cuantitativo y como técnica para la obtención de datos se usó la encuesta. Como resultados se ha considerado que la gran mayoría de profesionales de la información consultados para este trabajo creen que es importante este proceso; además, que el tipo de documentos que considera que son más útiles de digitalizar son los libros y las fotografías. En cuanto al criterio para la digitalización prima el valor histórico y el deseo de preservar el documento original. En el apartado de discusión se ha determinado que, a pesar de estos esfuerzos, muchas universidades aún no han logrado un progreso considerable en esta área. Con ello se concluye que la integración de las tecnologías y aplicación en las instituciones procura mejorar la accesibilidad a los recursos, creando eficiencia y productividad.
Políticas para el desarrollo del acervo bibliográfico de la Universidad Técnica de Manabí
Authors: Macías Vera Gabriela Monserrate , Ormaza Pincay María de los Ángeles
Published: December 2023

Las políticas para el desarrollo del acervo bibliográfico son importantes en cualquier institución de educación superior. La Universidad Técnica de Manabí (UTM) no es la excepción. En este contexto, esta investigación tiene como propósito principal analizar cómo estas políticas, vinculadas con las normativas y procesos para la conformación de la colección bibliohemerográfica de la biblioteca Dr. Alejandro Muñoz Dávila, definen los procedimientos para la articulación y organización de las fuentes de información de este centro documental. En tal virtud, uno de los propósitos de este tipo de políticas es disponer de una biblioteca que cuente con instalaciones adecuadas, con un acervo bibliográfico físico y digital acorde con la oferta académica de esta alma máter, con un sistema informático de gestión que responda a los requerimientos de la comunidad universitaria y se complementa con el acceso a bases de datos de publicaciones científicas multidisciplinarias y especializadas. Este estudio tiene un abordaje metodológico cualitativo y para ello se vale del análisis bibliográfico documental, pues se indaga tanto en las políticas institucionales como en el enfoque teórico de investigaciones relacionadas que permiten comprenden la temática en cuestión. En el contexto de los resultados se realizó una entrevista al director de la Biblioteca de la Universidad Técnica de Manabí para definir la gestión de la conservación y actualización del acervo bibliográfico físico y digital, incluyendo recursos bibliográficos en formatos de accesibilidad universal; y, el mejoramiento de los servicios de las bibliotecas.