bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Adnexal masses characterized on 3 tesla magnetic resonance imaging – added value of diffusion techniques
Authors: Dimova Julia , Zlatareva Dora , Bakalova Rumiana , Aoki Ichio , Hadjidekov George
Published: October 2020

Background

To assess different types of adnexal masses as identified by 3T MRI and to discuss the added value of diffusion techniques compared with conventional sequences.

Patients and methods

174 women age between 13 and 87 underwent an MRI examination of the pelvis for a period of three years. Patients were examined in two radiology departments – 135 of them on 3 Tesla MRI Siemens Verio and 39 on 3 Tesla MRI Philips Ingenia. At least one adnexal mass was diagnosed in 98 patients and they are subject to this study. Some of them were reviewed retrospectively. Data from patients’ history, physical examination and laboratory tests were reviewed as well.

Results

124 ovarian masses in 98 females’ group of average age 47.2 years were detected. Following the MRI criteria, 59.2% of the cases were considered benign, 30.6% malignant and 10.2% borderline. Out of all masses 58.1% were classified as cystic, 12.9% as solid and 29% as mixed. Оf histologically proven tumors 74.4% were benign and 25.6% were malignant. All of the malignant tumors had restricted diffusion. 64 out of all patients underwent contrast enhancement. (34 there were a subject of contraindications). 39 (61%) of the masses showed contrast enhancement.

Conclusions

Classifying adnexal masses is essential for the preoperative management of the patients. 3T MRI protocols, in particular diffusion techniques, increase significantly the accuracy of the diagnostic assessment.
Introducing the early trauma inventory self report - Short form and its qualitative and quantitative validation for the Slovenian general population
Authors: Ristić-Ilić Jelena , Kastelic Andrej
Published: October 2020

Introduction

Traumatic experience in childhood or adolescence has a significant impact on the development of chronic mental and physical conditions in adulthood. Thus, it is very important for health professionals, especially primary care physicians to have an inventory in order to detect early trauma for planning appropriate treatment, such as the Early Trauma Inventory (ETI). The aim of this paper is to test the psychometric properties of the Slovenian translation of the short, self-rated version (ETISR-SF), and to further validate the instrument.

Methods

The research was done in two parts – qualitative and quantitative. In the qualitative part, a questionnaire was translated and culturally adapted using the Delphi method. For the quantitative part, 51 patients with substance use disorders hospitalized at the Centre for the Treatment of Drug Addictions were recruited, along with 133 controls. The psychometric properties of the questionnaire were checked. Internal consistency was calculated using Cronbach’s alpha, test-retest reliability was examined graphically using a Bland-Altman plot. Discriminant validity between groups was gauged using the independent samples t-test.

Results

Consensus in the Delphi study was reached in the second round. Cronbach’s alpha varied between 0.60 - 0.85. Of the four domains, physical abuse had the lowest Cronbach’s alpha. The test-retest reliability is high for all domains, with correlation coefficients ranging from 0.82 to 0.96. The non-clinical sample differed significantly from the clinical sample.

Conclusion

The Slovenian translation of ETISR-SF is a satisfactory instrument for the evaluation of trauma before the age of 18.
Expanded newborn screening program in Slovenia using tandem mass spectrometry and confirmatory next generation sequencing genetic testing
Authors: Lampret Barbka Repič , Remec Žiga Iztok , Torkar Ana Drole , Tanšek Mojca Žerjav , Šmon Andraz , Koračin Vanesa , Čuk Vanja , Perko Daša , Ulaga Blanka , Jelovšek Ana Marija , Debeljak Maruša , Kovač Jernej , Battelino Tadej , Grošelj Urh
Published: October 2020

Introduction

In the last two decades, the introduction of tandem mass spectrometry in clinical laboratories has enabled simultaneous testing of numerous acylcarnitines and amino acids from dried blood spots for detecting many aminoacidopathies, organic acidurias and fatty acid oxidation disorders. The expanded newborn screening was introduced in Slovenia in September 2018. Seventeen metabolic diseases have been added to the pre-existing screening panel for congenital hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria, and the newborn screening program was substantially reorganized and upgraded.

Methods

Tandem mass spectrometry was used for the screening of dried blood spot samples. Next-generation sequencing was introduced for confirmatory testing. Existing heterogeneous hospital information systems were connected to the same laboratory information system to allow barcode identification of samples, creating reports, and providing information necessary for interpreting the results.

Results

In t he first y ear of t he expanded newborn screening a total of 15,064 samples w ere screened. Four patients were confirmed positive with additional testing.

Conclusions

An expanded newborn screening program was successfully implemented with the first patients diagnosed before severe clinical consequences.
An increasing scabies incidence in Croatia: A call for coordinated action among dermatologists, physicians and epidemiologists
Authors: Lugović-Mihić Liborija , Aždajić Marija Delaš , Filipović Sanja Kurečić , Bukvić Iva , Prkačin Ivana , Grbić Danijela Štimac , Ličina Mirjana Lana Kosanović
Published: October 2020

Introduction

The aim of our study was to examine the scabies incidence in the Croatian population and to analyse potential related factors.

Methods

This mixed ecological study is based on a retrospective medical record review. National data from communicable disease reports was sourced and analysed for an 11-year period (2007-2017), with more focus on the period 2014-2017. Descriptive statistics were used to calculate trends. Differences between the groups were studied using Chi-square test and Kendall’s tau (τ) correlation coefficient. Levels of significance were set at p<0.05 or p<0.01.

Results

From 2007 to 2017, scabies infestation in Croatia increased by 6-fold, particularly affecting children and young adults (19 years or younger). In the period 2014-2017, border counties which are part of migration flows were the counties with the highest average scabies incidences. A linear trend of increase in the number of tourists, immigrants and scabies infestations was noted on the national level for the analysed period, although a significant association was not observed. Regarding outbreaks of scabies within institutions, more than 80% of outbreaks occurred in institutions for adults. In the capital, Zagreb, the crude incidence rate increased 3-fold between 2014 and 2017.

Conclusions

The increased incidence of scabies, large disparities between counties, and prolonged outbreaks within families due to under-recognition and misdiagnoses points to a need for increased awareness among health practitioners. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first recent epidemiologic analysis on this topic, not only in Croatia but within the wider geographic region as well.
Barriers affecting the oral health of people diagnosed with depression: A systematic review
Authors: Stepović Miloš , Stajić Dalibor , Rajković Zlata , Maričić Milena , Sekulić Marija
Published: October 2020

Introduction

The problems of oral health of people diagnosed with depression are not adequately recognized, either in developed or developing countries. Social stigma, lack of self-interest, or even inadequate approaches of dental doctors towards the unique situation of this group of people this lead to excessive oral health problems.

Methods

The bibliographic database PubMed/Medline, Google Scholar, and Whiley online library were searched using the following text and MeSH as separate key terms and in combination: depression and oral health/dental caries/periodontal disease/tooth loss/utilization of oral health services/and barriers. The content of documents was analysed using qualitative methodology.

Results

Twenty-six original studies were included in the review. Level/severity of depression, medication and medical comorbidity are the most important medical barriers influencing the oral health of people diagnosed with depression. Dental fear and anxiety are mostly combined with low oral hygiene and bad oral health. Socioeconomic status, dental insurance, bad habits and education also have important roles in the oral health status of people diagnosed with depression.

Conclusion

Including individuals with depression and oral health problems in national health programs, creating specific prevention programs, or subsidizing the cost of treatment are some of the recommendations suggested as solutions.
Ultrasonographic diagnosis of an iatrogenic winged scapula caused by spinal accessory neuropathy combined with dorsal scapular neuropathy - a case report
Authors: Uysal Alper , Kalkan Nimet Bilge
Published: October 2020

Background:

The most common cause of a spinal accessory nerve (SAN) lesion is iatrogenic injuries that occur during operations on the posterior cervical triangle of the neck. Dorsal scapular nerve (DSN) lesions occur rarely and are usually caused by compression of the nerve by the hypertrophic middle scalene muscle or stretching of the nerve as a result of traumatic movements.

Case Presentation:

We present a case with SAN and DSN lesions due to neck surgery because it is a rare case and we think it will contribute to the literature. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first presentation of a case of iatrogenic injury to both the SAN and DSN. As a result of the examination and evaluation by ultrasonography of the patient, we suspected the accompanying DSN lesion and confirmed it with electromyography (EMG) examination.

Conclusion:

Musculoskeletal ultrasound can be used as an assistive or alternative technique for EMG examination in the diagnosis of chronic peripheral nerve lesions by measuring muscle thickness.
Exercising positive legal responsibility
Authors: Kuzmin Igor Aleksandrovich
Published: October 2020

The subject of this research is the problem of understanding and content of exercising positive legal responsibility in the context of prevention of unlawful acts and stimulation of law-abiding behavior. The author aims to determine the role and functional purpose of law enforcement policy (within the framework of national security), its key trends and vectors, as well as the factors and conditions for implementation of legal responsibility for unlawful behavior and concomitant risks of its excessive application. Legal responsibility is viewed in accordance of its manifestations on the level of objective and subjective law, as well as systemic legal institution that incorporates normative, procedural and organizational subsystems. As a result of the conducted research, the author substantiates the need for prevention of offenses at the stage of emergence of social conflicts. Analysis is conducted on the positive experience of crime prevention in certain Asian countries and the factors of ineffective crime control policies in Russia and other countries. An original perspective on legal responsibility in legal right and law is presented. The author explicates the conceptual ideas of the preventive effect of responsibility at different stages of its materialization with regards to actual and potential offenders. The article takes into account peculiarities of the methods and means of external and internal influence of legal responsibility upon the behavior and consciousness of the subjects of law; outlines merits and flaws of the policy of preventing legal violations from the standpoints of its official objectives and tools; describes the structure of the system of legal responsibility and the advantage of its implementation in preventive activity of the law enforcement agencies and penal system of the Russian Federation.
The problems of monitoring and assessing the state of economic security of the Russian Federation
Authors: Starovoitov Vladimir Gavrilovich , Silvestrov Sergei Nikolaevich , Troshin Dmitrii Vladimirovich , Selivanov Aleksandr Ivanovich , Lapenkova Natalya Vladimirovna
Published: October 2020

Monitoring and assessment of the state of economic security are indented for control purposes over the achievement of goals and objectives established by the Economic Security Strategy of the Russian Federation. The government policy measures aimed at reduction of negative impact of the detected challenges and threats to economic security, prevention and minimization of risks and possible damage to national economy are formed based on the results of monitoring and assessment of the state of economic security. Identification of the problems of monitoring and assessment of the state of economic security of the Russian Federation and their resolution would improve the quality and effectiveness of administrative measures aimed at overcoming the crisis phenomena and ensuring economic growth in the country, which is a relevant scientific-applied task. The article presents the results of analysis of the information-analytical materials on assessment of the state of economic security, provided by the participants of the monitoring of state of economic security (over 30 bodies of state and corporate administration). Assessment is carried out on adaptation of information and analytical materials of the state of economic security to the usage as database for explication of simulation model and conduct of simulation modeling of the state of economic security in different economic sectors. The author identifies the mistakes made by the participants of the monitoring and assessment of economic security in the context of preparation of information, and analytical materials essential for the assessment of economic security in different economic sectors and drafting a report of the Government of the Russian Federation to the President of the Russian Federation. The measures for resolving the indicated problems are proposed.
Forts as a class of defensive structures on the example of fortifications of the distant Chersonese Hora
Authors: Grigorev Andrei
Published: October 2020

The article examines the monuments of ancient fortification, which historically belonged to the distant choir of the Chersonese state since the second half of the IV century BC. Urban and rural settlements with various defensive structures stand out among them. This circumstance is connected with the wide territorial expansion of Chersonesos on the territory of the North-Western Crimea. To date, the interpretation of some monuments remains controversial due to the lack of a thorough analysis of the functions of certain structures and planning structures of fortified settlements. In addition, the role of the fortified settlements of the far Khora of the Chersonese state in the development of vast territories of the Northwestern Crimea remains controversial. The main objective of this study is to examine ancient fortifications from the point of view of the existing archaeological classification and written sources. To correlate the Chersonese fortifications with the existing sections of the archaeological classification, in particular with the concept of "fort", an analysis of defensive functions is used, which, in turn, are manifested in architectural planning solutions and military tactical techniques provided by ancient architects, which we can observe in architectural remains. Based on the results of the study, the author suggests the most versatile integrated approach to the analysis of architectural structures, which opens up opportunities for new historical reconstructions of the defense system of the Hora.
“Helicopter Rhapsody” as a historical-ethnographic source describing life in the North of Tyumen Region
Authors: Ershov Mikhail Fedorovich
Published: October 2020

The novel “Helicopter Rhapsody” by L. Babanin describes the daily activities of pilots in the conditions of frontier, on the border of nature and industrial civilization. The subject of this research is the important factors of social psychology of the population of the Far North in the period of oil and gas exploitation. Analysis is conducted on text as a historical-ethnographic source about isolated lifestyle of the population during the exploration of oil and gas deposits in the North of Western Siberia in the late XX – early XXI centuries. Based on information provided in the novel, and attempt is made to reconstruct mentality of the people living in the conditions of Soviet and post-Soviet oil and gas frontier, as well as explicate the specificity of formation of industrial society in the North of Western Siberia. The author's special contribution consists in reliance on the interdisciplinary approach. The novelty is defined by usage of the concepts of frontier, trickstership, and theoretical groundwork in the area of literary studies applicable to the events of the recent past. The acquired results demonstrate that L. Babanin using the imagery means described the breakdown of former cultural regulators, and in many ways, the intuitive, archaic methods of seeking the way out typical to the characters of his novel. The informal functions of tricksters are implicitly present among the social roles. They have, albeit implicitly, in a number of public roles, there are informal functions of the trickster. Study of the novel “Helicopter Rhapsody” proves that the cultural boundaries between profane and sacred components were vague, and former meanings faded away back in the Soviet times. However, the entropy of culture cannot be eternal. It is justifiable to conclude that tricksters in the future may play positive roles for overcoming the national stagnation. This article is valuable for the researchers dealing with frontier and soft scientists studying the culture of Russian province.
Natural scientific methods in exploration of reference monuments of the Saka Culture in Kazakh Altai
Authors: Samashev Zainolla , Chotbaev Aidos Erbulatovich , Kurganov Nikolai Sergeevich , Pankin Dmitrii Vasil'evich , Povolotskaya Anastasiya Valer'evna , Kurochkin Aleksei Viktorovich , Kitov Egor Petrovich , Kitova Aleksandra Olegovna
Published: October 2020

This article explores the ancient gold jewelry with inlay, which were discovered in the process of archeological studies conducted in Summer 2018 of grave complexes located on the Eleke Sazy Plateau, Tarbagatay Ridge in East Kazakhstan Region in the burial of a young man belonging to aristocratic ancestry. It refers to the Saka culture, and dates back to approximately VIII-VII centuries BC. Among the discovered objects were garments embroidered with gold, quiver with arrows, and a bronze dagger in gold scabbard. This work studied the golden scabbard for dagger. The scabbard consists of several parts attached to a wooden base and decorated with granulation and inlay. In many cases, only traces of inlay remain. Some gems changed in color in the process of degradation, and currently look grey. Micro-samples for the research were selected from the crumbling fragments of inlay obtained in the process of restoration of the item. Modern natural scientific methods allow studying the material component of the objects of cultural heritage. The identification procedure is now available even based on the remaining particles with characteristic sizes that do not exceed tens of microns. Within the framework this research, the author examined the possibility of selecting such micro-samples with subsequent identification. Application of the Raman spectroscopic technique allowed examining the selected micro-samples on the next stage. The complementary methods imply Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy for studying organic substances the inlay was attached to.
Relationship between Peer Victimization, Personal Growth Initiative and Perceived Social Support
Authors: Pol Ms. Shraddha , Chandani Ms. Jennifer
Published: October 2020

Peer victimization includes being bullied and experiences of being the target of physical, social, emotional, or psychological harm from a peer. Personal growth initiative is an individual’s will to change, develop and evolve as a person. Perceived social support refers to how an individual perceives the support or the encouragement that he gets from his/her society, friends and others. Thus, the purpose of this research was to study the relationship between Peer victimization, Personal growth initiative (PGI) and Perceived social support among adolescents. The population for this study consisted of 100 participants, males and females both between the age range of 13-19 years. The statistical analysis used was Pearson’s product moment correlation. The findings revealed significant negative relationship between Peer Victimization and Personal Growth Initiative (r= -0.31, p< 0.01) and a significant positive relationship between Personal Growth Initiative and Perceived Social Support (r= 0.50, p< 0.01).However, no significant relationship was found between Peer Victimization and Perceived Social Support. (r= -0.18, n.s).
Tratamento cirúrgico de cisto de colédoco: um relato de caso
Authors: Coelho Ana Clara César , Couto Andressa Silva , Miguel Daniel Assumpção , Silveira Eduardo Rodrigues Chagas , Oliveira Fernanda Aquino de , De Macedo José de Alencar Gonçalves , Nogueira Matheus de Souza , Resende Renata Tiemi Moreira de , Cardoso Ricardo Augusto Monteiro , Cruz Sérgio Wallace Guedes
Published: October 2020

Objetivo: Descrever um caso raro de cisto de via biliar e analisar a abordagem cirúrgica complexa do cisto, evidenciando a possibilidade de um bom prognóstico e qualidade de vida a pacientes com cisto de colédoco. Relato do caso: Paciente, 14 anos, sexo feminino, sem comorbidades prévias, com quadro de icterícia, dor abdominal, hiporexia e acolia fecal. Realizados exames de imagem que identificaram massa cística localizada na cabeça do pâncreas. Encaminhada ao serviço de cirurgia geral da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Belo Horizonte (SCMBH), onde realizou exames laboratoriais e de imagem que confirmaram o diagnóstico. Com a piora do quadro foi realizada Gastroduodenopancreatectomia e colecistectomia com reconstrução em dupla alça em Y-de-Roux. Considerações finais: A nova Classificação de Alonso Lej e Todani divide os cistos em seis diferentes tipos, variando pela topografia e apresentação do cisto. O diagnóstico precoce é de extrema importância para definir as abordagens, que se não efetuadas a tempo podem levar a graves complicações.
Combined Intravenous Urogram and 68Ga-PSMA PET/ CT for Improved Staging and Restaging of Prostate Cancer
Authors: McBean Rhiannon , Kumari Anisa , McEwan Louise , Walters James , Wong David
Published: October 2020

Staging/restaging of prostate cancer utilizing Gallium-68 (68Ga) prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in combination with an intravenous urogram allows improved discrimination between radiotracer activity in the renal tract and small pelvic nodes or local recurrences. Within this pictorial essay, we describe the imaging protocol utilized at our institution and present cases which demonstrate the utility of this combined imaging approach.
Analisis Product Differentiation, Price Decisions, Product Quality Terhadap Kuatnya Motif Repeat Purchase (Studi Kasus Pada Bisnis Ayam Geprek Silemu)
Authors: Sutrisno Timotius F.C.W. , Hutapea Dina , Osiyo Dominggus
Published: October 2020

Persaingan bisnis dibidang food & beverage yang semakin kompetitif membuat pelaku bisnis harus memberikan nilai tambah pada produk dan bisnisnya. Hal ini digunakan untuk menciptakan konsumen baru maupun mempertahankan pelanggan untuk melakukan pembelian ulang. Penelitian ini digunakan untuk mengetahui pengaruh perbedaan produk, keputusan harga dan kualitas produk terhadap pembelian ulang pada konsumen Ayam Geprek Silemu. Data survei dikumpulkan dari 117 konsumen Ayam Geprek Silemu dan dianalisis menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan analisis Partial Least Square (PLS). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Product Differentiation, Price Decisions dan Product Quality berpengaruh signifikan secara parsial maupun simultan terhadap Repeat Purchase. Penelitian ini didasarkan pada pengumpulan data primer dan interpretasinya.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Penjualan “Waleu” Kaos Lampung di Bandar Lampung
Authors: Dunan Hendri , Antoni Muhammad Rizky , Redaputri Appin Purisky , Jayasinga Heylin Idelia
Published: October 2020

Pemasaran merupakan salah satu kegiatan yang dilakukan oleh perusahaan untuk mempertahankan kelangsungan hidup atau untuk menjaga kestabilan usahanya dan untuk berkembang. Untuk itu setiap perusahaan harus memiliki kegiatatan pemasaran produknya yang dimulai dari sebelum produk itu dibuat sampai dengan produk tersebut dipakai oleh konsumen. Desain penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian yang menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif karena data yang akan digunakan untuk menganalisis hubungan antar variabel dinyatakan dengan angka atau skala numerik. Penelitian ini menganalisis faktor yang mempengaruhi penjualan Waleu Kaos Lampung. Penelitian  dilakukan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh antara Product, Price, Promotion, Place  terhadap penjualan konsumen. Hasil penelitian Product berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap penjualan. Place berpengaruh positif dan signifikan  terhadap penjualan. Promotion berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap penjualan. Place berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap penjualan.penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa ada pengaruh Product, Price, Promotion, Place secara bersama-sama berpengaruh positif terhadap penjualan Pada “Waleu” Kaos Lampung Di Bandar Lampung. pengaruh Product, Price, Promotion, Place, terhadap penjualan  sebesar 85,5% sisanya sebesar 14,5% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain yang tidak penulis teliti.
An Occupational Safety And Health Management System To Minimize Work Accidents
Authors: Indrayani Indrayani , Kusumojanto Djoko Dwi
Published: October 2020

Industrial activities are planning and controlling well through the implementation of occupational safety and Health management The purpose of this research is to know the implementation of occupational health and safety management in order to minimize work accidents. This research is done by qualitative research methods with a type of descriptive research. The results showed the planning and implementation of occupational safety and health management that has been well implemented so as to minimize work accidents.
Analisis Implementasi Green Banking Dan Kinerja Keuangan Terhadap Profitabilitas Bank Di Indonesia (2016-2019)
Authors: Anggraini Diah , ARYANI DWINITA , Prasetyo Irawan Budi
Published: October 2020

Green banking adalah aktivitas operasional perbankan yang ramah lingkungan. Penelitian ini menganalisis penerapan green banking, dan kinerja keuangan terhadap profitabilitas bank di Indonesia periode 2016-2019. Sampel penelitian menggunakan metode purposive sampling dan di peroleh 9 bank yang sesuai kriteria. Pengujian data menggunakan analisis regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kebijakan green banking berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap profitabilitas, kecukupan modal tidak berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap profitabilitas, kredit bermasalah tidak berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap profitabilitas, efisiensi bank berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap profitabilitas, tingkat likuiditas bank tidak berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap profitabilitas.
Green banking is an environmentally friendly banking operational activity. This study analyzes the implementation of green banking and financial performance to profitability of banks in Indonesia period 2016-2019. The research sample used purposive sampling method and obtained 9 banks that match the criteria. Testing data using multiple regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that green banking policy had a significant positive effect on profitability, capital adequacy had no significant negative effect on profitability, non-performing loans had no significant negative effect on profitability, bank efficiency had a significant negative effect on profitability, the level of bank liquidity had no significant positive effect on profitability.
Market Potential Tope Le'leng Strategi Mengembangkan Industri Kecil Penenun Masyarakat Suku Kajang
Authors: Tikson Shinta Dewi Sugiharti , Sahas Nadya Septiani , Ramadanti Wahyu Nurul , Saleh Abdul Jalil
Published: October 2020

Pemerintah Desa Tanak toa menyebutkan 75% dari jumlah keluarga yang ada di Kajang memiliki satu industri tenun Tope Le’leng. Artinya di Suku Kajang terdapat 225 kepala keluarga yang memiliki keahlian membuat Tope Le’leng, khususnya wanita-wanita penenun Kajang. Guna meningkatkan atusiasme wanita penenun untuk terus berinovasi dan berkreasi dalam menghasilkan produk kreatif kain le’leng maka dibentuklah KALEA (Kajang Le’leng Ammatoa). KALEA adalah komunitas wanita penenun dan penjahit yang ada di Desa Tanah Toa, Kawasan Luar Tanah Adat, Kecamatan Kajang, Kabupaten Bulukumba, Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan. Seiring hadirnya KALEA di masyarakat Suku Kajang, maka inovasi dan kreasi kain tenun khas Kajang juga mengalami peningkatan. Hasil perhitungan market potential Tope Le’leng yaitu sebesar Rp. 900.000.000 (sembilan ratus juta rupiah). Diperkirakan dengan keunikan dan kualitas sarung hitam yang tinggi dan proses pemasaran yang kreatif serta produkyang bervariasi dapat meningkatkan pendapatan penenun secara signifikan. Hal inilah yang menjadi alasan mengapa industri ini memiliki potensi yang besar dalam memajukan perekonomian masyarakat Suku Kajang. Salah satu cara untuk menggali potensi tersebut adalah melalui pengembangan industri.
Strategi Pengembangan Usaha Ternak Sapi Potong di Kecamatan Lau Kabupaten Maros
Authors: Rusman Rusni Fitri Y. , Hamdana Andi , Sanusi Abdullah
Published: October 2020

Populasi ternak, infrasturktur peternakan dan daya dukung pakan merupakan beberapa kriteria parametric dalam penentuan sentra peternakan sapi potong. Kecamatan Lau merupakan salah satu kecamatan di Kabupaten Maros yang masih didominasi peternakan rakyat dimana jumlah kepemilikan ternak hanya berkisar 2 hingga 5 ekor. Kepemilikan dan peternakan sapi potong masih merupakan usaha sampingan dimana bertani sawah padi merupakan pekerjaan utama masyarakat. Dalam upaya mengoptimalkan peternakan sapi potong perlu diketahui kekurangan dan kelebihan serta peluang dan ancaman yang dihadapi peternak dalam menjalankan usaha peternakan sapi potong. Pemilihan lokasi dilakukan secara sengaja (purposive sampling) yang didasarkan bahwa daerah tersebut merupakan salah satu pengembangan sapi potong.  Penentuan sampel akan dilakukan secara acak (random sampling) terhadap petani dan snowballing sampling terhadap stakeholders yang terkait dengan peternakan sapi potong dalam hal ini pemerintah daerah selaku pengambil kebijakan dan para pelaku usaha. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa skor matriks IFE adalah 1,43 dan EFE adalah 1,66 dimana kedua titik ini berada pada kuadran 1 matriks SWOT. Dalam penentuan strategi terdapat 3 alternatif strategi S-O, 4 alternatif W-O serta strategi S-T dan W-T masing-masing 2. Alternatif strategi yang dihasilkan mendukung pada strategi yang agresif dalam mendorong pengembangan usaha ternak sapi potong di Kecamatan Lau Kabupaten Maros.
Periodontal Destruction and Regeneration in Experimental Models: Combined Research Approaches
Authors:   Lviv Danylo Halytskyi National Medical University, 69, Pekarskaya St., Lviv 79010, Ukraine, Kordiyak Olena J.
Published: October 2020

Chronic periodontitis is a common dental disease, resulting in destruction of gingival tissue, periodontal ligament, cementum, alveolar bone and, consequently- teeth loss in the adult population. Experimental animal models have enabled the study of periodontal disease pathogenesis and are used to test new therapeutic approaches for treating the disease The purpose of this review study was to draw the evidence from animal models, required for future assessment of destructional and regenerative processes in periodontal tissues. Material and methods: a rat experimental periodontitis models of ligature, streptozotocin, and immune complexes induced periodontitis, periodontal defect, altered functional loading, stress exposures and surgically created chronic acid reflux esophagitis models. Histomorphomorphological/-metrical, immunohisto (-cyto)chemical and histopathological analysis, micro-computed tomography, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, polarizing light and confocal microscopy, spectrophotometry, radiographic and biomechanical analysis, descriptive histology and computer-assisted image analysis. Results and discussion. Scaling and root planing may not always be effective in preventing periodontal disease progression, and, moreover, with currently available therapies, full regeneration of lost periodontal tissues after periodontitis cannot be achieved. However, in 70.5% of the results of experimental studies reported, irrespective of the defect type and animal model used, beneficial outcome for periodontal regeneration after periodontal ligament stem cell implantation, including new bone, new cementum and new connective tissue formation, was recorded. Therefore, platelet-rich fibrin combined with rat periodontal ligament stem cells provides a useful instrument for periodontal tissue engineering. Conclusion. There is sufficient evidence from preclinical animal studies suggesting that periodontal tissue engineering would provide a valuable tool for periodontal regeneration. Further elaboration of the developed in preclinical studies experimental techniques should justify progress to clinical studies and subsequent medical application
Cluster Analysis of Human Cerebellum Fractal Dimension
Authors:   Kharkiv National Medical University, 4, Nauky Avenue, Kharkiv 61022, Ukraine, Maryenko N. I.
Published: October 2020

The cerebellum is a multifractal that includes several fractal clusters that correspond to different components of the cerebellar tissue: white matter and layers of the cortex. A fractal analysis (pixel dilation method in one of the author's modifications) was used to determine the complexity of spatial organization and the degree of filling of space with different components of cerebellar tissue. The purpose of the study was to determine clusters of fractal dimension of various components of human cerebellar tissue according to magnetic resonance imaging. Material and methods. The study was performed on digital T2 weighted images of magnetic resonance images of 30 patients (15 men and 15 women) who did not have pathological changes of the brain. Fractal analysis was performed using the pixel dilation method. The fractal dimension of cerebellar tissue for its components in the range of brightness values from 0 to 255 was determined. The difference in fractal dimension increase at different parts of the brightness range was calculated. Results and discussion. The study showed that the increase in fractal dimension is not gradual and has four zones of the most pronounced increase in values: 70-80, 85-90, 95-105 and 110-120. These areas can be separated into distinct clusters that correspond to the main components of the cerebellar tissue. The first cluster with the most intense increase of fractal dimension corresponds to the white matter of the cerebellum, which has the biggest density and the lowest values of brightness, the second – the granular layer of the cortex, the third – the molecular layer of the cortex. The fourth, least pronounced cluster corresponds to the pixels of the image with the highest brightness level, which correspond to the meninges. Conclusion. Three clusters of fractal dimension values corresponding to the main components of cerebellar tissue and average brightness values corresponding to them were determined: cerebellar white matter (70.684±0.473), granular layer of cortex (84.263±0.475), and molecular layer of cortex (96.263±0.449). The absence of certain clusters present in intact tissue and the presence of additional, pathological clusters may be criteria for diagnosing of the cerebellum using fractal analysis of magnetic resonance imaging of the brain
Analysis of the Relationship between Body Composition and the Level of Functional Readiness of Football Players
Authors:   State Research Institute of Physical Culture and Sports, 19, Stolychne Highway, Kyiv 03131, Ukraine, Vdovenko N. , Maydaniuk E. ,   State Research Institute of Physical Culture and Sports, 19, Stolychne Highway, Kyiv 03131, Ukraine, Imas M. ,   National university of physical training and sport of Ukraine, 1, Fizkultury St., Kyiv 02000, Ukraine, Sharafytdinova S. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, 16/2, Yangel street, Kyiv 03056, Ukraine
Published: October 2020

The compositional content of the body of athletes is one of the factors that can affect the effectiveness of sports activity, being an important component of the training process of football players. In turn, the composition of the body depends on the orientation, intensity and volume of training loads. Physical activity and exercise are known to lead to a decrease in body fat and an increase in lean body mass. The purpose of the study was to determine the significance of body composition for functional readiness of football players. Material and methods. The research involved 81 football players (Ukrainian Premier League), aged 20-30 years. During the research, the following methods were used: chronometry, ergometry, spirometry, gas analysis, heart rate monitoring, anthropometry and impedance measurement, biochemical research methods, and mathematical statistics methods. Results and discussion. As a result of the study, we established the influence of the body composition, in particular the percentage of body fat, on the level of functional readiness of football players. The probable correlations between the values of the level of functional readiness and indicators of the composition of the body were revealed. We found probable correlation between lean body mass and absolute power (r = 0.90; p ≤ 0.05), lean mass and VO2max (r = 0.44; p ≤ 0.05). A probable correlation between the percentage of fat and specific power (r = - 0.45; p ≤ 0.05), the percentage of fat and speed (r = - 0.50; p ≤ .05) was also revealed. An increase in body fat mass can negatively affect the specific power, speed and aerobic capabilities of athletes; it manifests itself in a decrease in the VO2max, speed and power of football players with an increase in body weight due to the fat component. Conclusion. The highest values of maximum power and VO2max were achieved by football players with adipose tissue content in the range from 9.0 to 16.0%. An increase in the level of functional readiness of football players is possible by optimizing the compositional composition of the body of athletes, namely, the percentage of body fat
The State of Oxidative Metabolism in the Cardiac and Skeletal Muscle Tissue in Conditions of Light Deprivation
Authors:   Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University, 10, 68 Desantnykiv St., Mykolaiv 54003, Ukraine, Hilmutdinova M. Sh. , Chebotar L. D. , Larycheva O. M.
Published: October 2020

The article considers the features of oxidative metabolism of cardiac and skeletal muscle tissue in the changed photoperiod, under the influence of round-the-clock light deprivation in combination with the introduction of exogenous melatonin. Material and methods. The experimental study was performed on male Wistar rats. Two groups were formed for research: intact and experimental. The animals of the intact group were in standard housing and feeding conditions, without changes in light regime. The animals of the experimental group for 30 days were in conditions of round-the-clock light deprivation on the background of the introduction of melatonin at a dose of 1.0 mg/kg body weight. Results and discussion. The level of production of reactive oxygen species was evaluated by the formation of a superoxide anion radical. To assess the prooxidant-antioxidant system in the homogenate of the studied tissues was determined by the concentration of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances. The efficiency of the enzyme link was evaluated by catalase and superoxide dismutase activity. We revealed an increase in the production of superoxide anion radical due to the activity of phagocytes compared to the intact group in the heart muscle under conditions of light deprivation on the background of the introduction of melatonin. In skeletal muscle tissue homogenate the production of superoxide anion radical by the mitochondrial electron transport chain production is likely was reduced compared to the intact group. Light deprivation on the background of exogenous administration of melatonin reduces the intensity of production of reactive oxygen species, which is confirmed by a decrease in the level of superoxide anion radical in the homogenate of the quadriceps femoris muscle tissues of experimental animals. Melatonin as an antioxidant reduces the production of superoxide anion radical by mitochondrial oxidation in the quadriceps femoris muscle. In this case, the excess melatonin stabilizes the fluidity of the membrane, reducing its permeability, which may indicate the protective properties of this substance. Conclusion. Thus, modeling the conditions of excess melatonin modifies the generation of superoxide anion radical from various sources. The above experimental conditions contribute to multidirectional changes in the quantitative generation of the superoxide anion radical in the heart and skeletal muscles. Changes in the indicators of prooxidant-antioxidant status in the homogenate of the studied tissues under the selected experimental conditions were not detected
Influence of Interleukin-2 on Adaptive Reactions of Blood in Laboratory Mice under Physical Activity Conditions
Authors:   Kherson State University, 27, Universitetskaya St., Kherson 73000, Ukraine, Shvets V. , Hasiuk O. , S. Beschasnyi
Published: October 2020

The formation of adaptive changes during physical activity remains a topical issue. Physical activity, as a stress factor, has a significant impact on blood. During exercise, various physiological processes are involved at the level of organs and systems in the body, which ensures the development of adaptation. It is known that immediately after physical activity, the number of circulating lymphocytes changes. An important role in the processes of adaptation to stress is also played by cytokines. Particular attention should be paid to interleukin-2, which is a pro-inflammatory cytokine and should determine the adaptation processes during training. Material and methods. In white mice, the effect of proinflammatory interleukin-2 on adaptation processes during training by forced swimming with additional mass was studied. The animals were injected with interleukin-2 in concentrations of 5000 IU/kg, 7500 IU/kg and 30000 IU/kg and determined the dynamics of the leukocyte formula. We also studied the activity of adaptation processes under blockade of interleukin-2 receptors. The activity of adaptation processes was judged with the help of L. H. Garkavi adaptation intensity index. It reflects the relationship of humoral and cellular links of the immune system. Results and discussion. The analysis of the adaptation intensity index value in the leukogram of mice showed heterogeneous shifts during different periods of the study. Under the influence of physical activity in all groups of animals there was an increase in the number of neutrophilic and a decrease in lymphocytes from the 2nd to the 6th week. Introduction of IL-2 in one concentration did not affect the number of eosinophils and basophils and caused a slight fluctuation in the number of young neutrophils and monocytes. At the same time, IL-2 had dose-dependent effects. Inhibition of IL-2 inhibits the production of monocytes, dramatically suppressed lymphocytes and increased the number of rod and segmented neutrophils. In low concentration IL-2 had no significant effect on adaptation to physical activity. In concentration of 30000 IU/kg, IL-2 caused the following change of reactions: increased activation (1 period) – calm activation (2-3 periods). In the concentration of 7500 IU/kg IL-2 in the 1st period provoked the stress reaction and further increased and quiet activation (2-3 periods). When blocking receptors to IL-2 there was no transition to the reaction of training or calm activation, which was an adverse factor in adaptation. Conclusion. The study showed that IL-2 had a dose-dependent effect on the leukogram of white mice during exercise. It is possible to draw a conclusion about features of such influence depending on duration of drug administration and physical activity of mice. IL-2 in different concentrations has a heterogeneous effect on the formation of the overall adaptive response of the organism
Assotiation between Sport Anamnesis Data of Professional Athletes and Sustained Prehypertension during the Preparatory Period of the Annual Macrocycle
Authors:   Sumy State Univercity, Medical Institute,f Scientific-Methodical Center of Sports Medicine. 31, Sanatorna St., Sumy 40018, Ukraine, Ataman Y. O. , Brizhataia I. A. , Korzh V. A. , Pryimenko L. V. , Volnushkina N. Y.
Published: October 2020

Prehypertension is considered a significant risk factor for the development of arterial hypertension. A syndrome of overtraining and associated dysfunctional disorders of the autonomic nervous system may be the cause of an increase of blood pressure. However, clear criteria for the diagnosis of this syndrome have not yet been established, and the study of the meaning of symptoms, including anamnestic ones, continues. The purpose of the study was to establish a connection between the anamnesis data of professional athletes with sustained prehypertension during the preparatory period of the training macrocycle. Material and methods. We examined 30 professional athletes, who were distributed into two groups which were representative by age and sex, depending on their blood pressure values. All subjects underwent blood pressure monitoring, anthropometric and physical examinations, inquiries regarding complaints, training activity and sports history. Results and discussion. The study showed that athletes with high normal blood pressure indicated higher exercise intensity, a predominance of anaerobic activity during their training, an increase in the intensity of exercise in the last three months; sleep disturbances and a decrease in exercise tolerance was significantly more frequent in this group. The last two factors have the most significant impact on the relative risk of blood pressure increase. A sustained high normal blood pressure in professional athletes during the preparatory period of the training macrocycle is associated with the development of signs of fatigue and overtraining, which we noted in our study. The latter determines both the need for more in-depth examination, monitoring of such patients and the importance of the further scientific study of the problem. We also noted significant differences in the characteristics of training activity: athletes with prehypertension had a higher level of physical activity in training, which was 8.33 ± 0.71 points on the scale of training intensity RPE (against 7.0 ± 1.26 points in the group persons with optimal blood pressure, p = 0.006), they also had the highest percentage of anaerobic work (p = 0.004). Conclusion. Timely detection of maladaptation syndrome in professional athletes in the preparatory period can be useful as support for feedback from the athlete, and monitoring blood pressure during the week in a comfortable environment for the athlete. There is a need for further research to determine the prognostic value of symptoms of overtraining in terms of increased blood pressure, as well as the likely dependence of these changes on the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of physical activity