bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Parameters of plasticity and stability of laying hens under the interaction “genotype × environment”
Authors: Khvostik V. P. , Paskevych G. A. , Fijalovych L. M.
Published: April 2024

The article presents the research results on the evaluation of the polygenically determined quantitative trait “laying” under the influence of the interaction “genotype × environment” on the comprehensive genetic material of chickens. Meat and egg hens of the original maternal form of domestic breeding, descendants of the first and second generations of different genesis, and improved synthetic populations performed it. The laying hens of the experimental groups were determined during seven months of egg laying. By using a two-factor variance analysis, a probable influence of genotypic affiliation (P < 0.05) and the month of egg laying (P < 0.001) on the level of manifestation of laying hens of the studied groups was established. The probable difference in the gradation of “condition” factors made it possible to evaluate the parameters of plasticity and stability in the studied groups of birds. The regression coefficient (bi) characterizes the average reaction of a group of individuals to a change in environmental conditions, that is, their plasticity, which makes it possible to predict the variability of the trait under the studied conditions. High bi-indicators indicate a more significant response of a group of chickens to a change in environmental conditions, influenced by active factors. That is, the larger the value of bi, the steeper the regression line, and the more sensitive the group is to changes in detention conditions. A zero or close to zero value of bi indicates that the group reacts poorly to changes in environmental conditions (in our case, the months of egg-laying). Plasticity analysis makes it possible to identify genotypes of birds with significant adaptability to changes in environmental conditions. The laying hens of the created synthetic population, the offspring of the first generation of different genetic origins, and the F2 hens of the “K-51” group were more plastic in laying. This indicates the slightest response of this bird to changes in environmental conditions. The “Ross” birds of the “K-22” and “K-32” groups of different generations and the original maternal form F10 were less plastic according to this feature; that is, they were more sensitive to the influence of active factors. The variant of stability (S2i) of the feature shows how reliably the selection feature of the studied group of birds corresponds to the plasticity estimated by the regression coefficient. The closer the S2i indicators are to zero, the less the empirical values of the characteristic differ from the theoretical values located on the regression line. The “Ross” hens of the second generation of the “K-22” and “K-32” groups were distinguished by their high laying stability (S2i=2.42–2.65). The least stable in terms of this polygenic trait was the “Kobb” chickens of the “K-51” and “K-5” groups (S2i=6.01–9.53). Hybrids of the first generation were characterized by more excellent laying stability than mothers.
Peculiarities of the effect of zinc chelate on prooxidant-antioxidant homeosta-sis in the blood of sows and their relationship with the reproductive capacity
Authors: Sarnavska I. V.
Published: April 2024

During the last decades, research has been actively conducted to increase the reproductive capacity of sows. It was determined that during puberty, the sow’s body actively assimilates nutrients that should provide for their own needs and embryos and creates a reserve for the lactation period. The study aimed to determine the influence of zinc in the form of chelate on the state of prooxidant-antioxidant homeostasis on the reproductive capacity of sows. In the experiment, 45 heads of the Large White breed sows were used, and they were selected and divided into groups (5 heads each) according to the principle of analogs. The norms fed barren and farrowing sows according to their physiological state. The diet of the control group of sows from sexual rest to the 28th day of farrowing remained unchanged; the 1st experimental group – MD+5 % Zinc in the form of zinc chelate, the II experimental group – MD+10 % Zinc in the form of Zinc chelate. Additional feeding of biologically active compounds was stopped one day before farrowing. During the phase of sexual rest, estrus, on the 90th and 104th days of farrowing, the day of farrowing, as well as on the 5th and 28th days of the suckling period, blood was taken from sows and their piglets to determine the state of PAH. It has been determined that in the blood of sows, the periods of the reproductive cycle determine the peculiarities of the formation of prooxidant-antioxidant homeostasis. In particular, during estrus, there is an intensification of peroxide oxidation processes – the content of diene conjugates increases by 56.9 %, TBC-active compounds by 12.3 %, and the level of low molecular weight antioxidants – reduced glutathione decreases (Р < 0.001). This is accompanied by a significant increase in the activities of antioxidant enzymes – superoxide dismutase (Р < 0.05) and catalase (Р < 0.05). It was found that the intensification of peroxide oxidation processes is intensified on the day of farrowing of sows – the content of diene conjugates increases by 26.6 % and TBC-active compounds by 31.8 % with a further decrease during lactation to the level of sexual rest. Animals that received zinc in the form of zinc chelate 5 % above the norm were characterized by a lower intensity of peroxide oxidation processes. Additional feeding of zinc in the form of zinc chelate to sows by 10 % more than the norm is accompanied by a decrease in fertility (Р < 0.05), the number of live piglets (Р < 0.05), litter weight at birth by 10.0 % and litter weight at weaning – 11.6 %. Sows that received this feed supplement of microelement 5 % above the norm are characterized by higher fertility by 4 % and litter weight at birth by 4.2 %.
Efficienza di un kit regionale indigeno amazzonico nello screening uditivo neonatale a Belém do Pará
Authors: Almeida Roberta Ferraz , Fecury Amanda Alves , Dendasck Carla Viana , Dias Claudio Alberto Gellis de Mattos
Published: April 2024

La perdita dell’udito può verificarsi a diversi livelli fisiologici e gradi, colpendo principalmente i bambini. La Legge n. 12.303/2010, nota come Test dell’Orecchietta, obbliga alla realizzazione di uno screening uditivo nei neonati. Diversi strumenti sonori non calibrati possono essere utilizzati per effettuare uno screening uditivo comportamentale: flauto di plastica, battito di cucchiaio su una tazza, giocattoli di gomma, tamburi, maracas di paglia e maracas di zucca, con gli ultimi tre di origine indigena. Lo scopo di questo studio è verificare l’efficacia di un kit regionale indigeno amazzonico nello screening uditivo comportamentale neonatale a Belém do Pará, per questo è stato condotto uno studio quantitativo descrittivo. Il kit uditivo valutato con strumenti regionali si è dimostrato efficace, valutando i principali riflessi del neonato. Ha inoltre dimostrato la semplicità di un metodo di rilevazione e la fattibilità della sua inclusione nei metodi di screening di routine nel servizio neonatale, consentendo la diagnosi e il follow-up precoce della sordità nei neonati, il che può rappresentare un’alternativa, soprattutto in luoghi che non dispongono delle apparecchiature tradizionali.
СУЧАСНІ ВИКЛИКИ ПІДПРИЄМНИЦТВА У МІЖНАРОДНОМУ ТУРИЗМІ
Authors: Урба Світлана , Червона Ольга
Published: April 2024

У статті розглянуто основні виклики у міжнародному туристичному підприємництві. Проведено характеристику таких загроз у міжнародному туризмі як: політична нестабільність, економічні умови бізнесу, розвиток цифровізації та Інтернет-технологій, інфраструктурні проблеми, юридичні аспекти, регулювання торгівлі та проблеми кадрового забезпечення. Визначено вплив війни в Україні на розвиток міжнародного туристичного бізнесу. Проаналізовано дію розвитку Інтернет-технологій на туристичну сферу та означено загрози для туристичного бізнесу у разі повільної реакції на тенденції цифровізації. Означено ключові юридичні та кадрові проблеми для суб’єктів підприємництва в Україні, що викликані воєнним станом. Досліджено базові інфраструктурні проблеми, які прямо впливають на туризм. Запропоновано низку заходів, спрямованих на зниження або подолання ризиків міжнародної підприємницької діяльності у туристичній сфері.
СУЧАСНИЙ СТАН ТА РОЛЬ КРЕДИТУВАННЯ ТУРИСТИЧНОГО СЕКТОРУ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Черемісіна Тетяна , Мала Світлана , Дудукалова Олександра
Published: April 2024

Стаття присвячена визначенню ролі та дослідженню сучасного стану кредитування туристичного сектору в Україні. Вказано, шо наразі однією з основних проблем, з якою стикаються підприємства туристичного сектору є обмеженість фінансових ресурсів. Одним з основних засобів підтримки туристичного сектору є залучення кредитних коштів. Автори вважають, що доступність банківських кредитів може стати джерелом розкриття фінансового потенціалу туристичних компаній та тим фінансовим буфером, який допоможе їм швидше оговтатися від несприятливих подій. Проаналізовано тенденції розвитку туристичної індустрії України в умовах війни. Встановлено, що багато підприємств туристичного сектору закрилися саме через брак обігових коштів, а кредитування туристичних підприємств в Україні займає дуже малу частку в загальній сумі кредитів банківських установ - лише 0,03%. Автори вважають доцільним впровадження українськими банками спеціальних програм для кредитування саме туристичного сектору. Також автори наголошують на необхідності використання зарубіжного досвіду кредитування, зокрема Єгипту, Лівану та Чорногорії.
АНАЛІЗ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ТОВ «АЗОРЕЛЬ» ТА ПОРАДИ ЩОДО ЇХ ПОКРАЩЕННЯ
Authors: Германюк Наталія
Published: April 2024

У статті проаналізовані умови становлення та розвитку українського аграрного виробника ТОВ «Азорель», еволюція його розширення від невеликого сімейного господарства до підприємства регіонального значення з продукцією із власною торговою маркою. Проаналізовано принципові орієнтири аграрного виробництва на питання якості продуктів харчування, що спонукає підприємство притримуватися європейських стандартів. Здійснено діагностику підприємства за методом PEST та SNW-аналізу, що дозволило визначити сильні, слабкі сторони в управлінні підприємством та сформулювати рекомендації щодо покращення менеджменту. Сформульовано висновок, що автоматизація виробництва в майбутньому призведе до зменшення витрат на виробництво, збільшення продуктивності, разом з тим вплине на скорочення кількості робочих місць.
РОЗВИТОК ВІТЧИЗНЯНОГО БІЗНЕСУ В УМОВАХ ВОЄННОГО СТАНУ (НА ПРИКЛАДІ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ ТОВ «АТБ-МАРКЕТ»)
Authors: Тарнавська Дарина , Бугас Наталія
Published: April 2024

У статті розглянуто актуальні аспекти розвитку вітчизняного бізнесу в умовах воєнного стану на прикладі організації ТОВ АТБ-маркет. Аналізуються сучасні підходи та концепції, використані для оцінювання конкурентоспроможності в умовах нестабільності та конфліктів. Розкривається важливість адаптації високотехнологічних підприємств до непередбачуваних умов і змін у політичному та економічному середовищі. Зазначено проблеми, які можуть виникнути в умовах воєнного стану, такі як ускладнений доступ до ресурсів, політична та економічна нестабільність, юридичні та фінансові виклики. Аналізуються стратегії управління та вирішення цих проблем для забезпечення стабільності та конкурентоспроможності підприємства. Досліджується вплив воєнного стану на інноваційність, дослідницьку діяльність та інфраструктуру високотехнологічного сектору. Визначаються можливі шляхи вирішення проблем технологічної конкурентоспроможності в умовах воєнного конфлікту. Дослідження також включає порівняльний аналіз ситуації в Україні, визначаючи ключові висновки та перспективи для розвитку вітчизняного бізнесу в умовах кризи. Зазначено, що важливими аспектами є адаптація стратегій управління, забезпечення сталості фінансових ресурсів, інвестування у людські ресурси та вдосконалення правової бази для підтримки підприємств в умовах нестабільності. У світлі виникнення нових викликів, таких як ускладнений доступ до ресурсів та нестабільність економічного середовища, рекомендується розглянути роль цифрових технологій та інновацій у забезпеченні ефективної діяльності підприємства. Впровадження електронних систем управління, оптимізація логістичних процесів та використання розумних технологій може допомогти в подоланні деяких викликів, пов'язаних із складністю ведення бізнесу в умовах воєнного конфлікту. Поглиблений аналіз можливих ризиків, які виникають в умовах воєнного стану, та розробка конкретних стратегій їх управління. Це включає не лише фінансові ризики, але й ризики безпеки персоналу та інфраструктури. Особлива увага приділяється гнучкості управління та швидкій реакції на зміни в політичному та економічному середовищі. Це може включати перегляд стратегій, реорганізацію виробничих процесів та швидку адаптацію до нових умов. Пошук та розвиток альтернативних джерел постачання ресурсів та сировини, які можуть бути менш залежними від конфліктних територій чи обставин. Розробка ефективних комунікаційних стратегій для взаємодії зі зацікавленими сторонами, клієнтами та постачальниками в умовах кризи, з метою збереження репутації та довіри. Створення умов для збереження та розвитку інноваційного потенціалу підприємства шляхом стимулювання наукових досліджень, розвитку нових технологій та сприяння інноваційним ідеям своїх співробітників.
Relationship between Social Support, Adherence to Pharmacological Treatment, and Quality of Life among Hemodialysis Patients
Authors: Badawy Amina Ibrahim , A Raslan Nahed , Bauomy, et. al. Sara Essam
Published: April 2024

Social support and level of adherence to medications influences the quality of life among hemodialysis patients. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between social support, adherence to pharmacological treatment, and quality of life among hemodialysis patients. A correlational descriptive study was conducted on a convenience sample of 102 hemodialysis patients. Four tools were used to collect the required data: Demographic Data Sheet, Kidney Disease and Quality of Life, Perceived Social Support Scale, and Adherence to Pharmacological Treatment. Results of the study revealed that social support has a positive effect on adherence to pharmacological medications, and quality of life.
Paul Kretschmer and Hansjorg Frommer About the language and Education of the Illyrians
Authors: Vrapi Fatmire , Vrapi Asllan
Published: April 2024

The European Renaissance brought important developments in science and at the same time in the studies of the language, history and culture of nations. Due to the Ottoman occupation and the geographical position, the language and history of the Albanians for a long time were unknown to German and European scholars in general. For these reasons, the first studies of Europeans focused on the study of Albanians as a separate entity within the empire. Albanians, being part of a region through which empires spread, conquered, strengthened, fought each other, promiscuous, weakened and replaced each other, had been part of the contributions to those developments. Albanians had lost part of their identity and gained at the same time, managing to preserve some distinctive features of the nationality such as language and historical and cultural heritage. An important contribution to the language, history and culture of the Albanians was made by German researchers. German albanologs have made a special contribution to albanology, language, history and culture of Albanians. Among German albanologs, Paul Kretschmer and Hansjorg Frommer are studied. Mainly their studies focus on archaeological finds, old writings, works of ancestors, oral heritage and linguistic, cultural and historical specifics.
Síndrome da Obesidade e Hipoventilação Alveolar (SOH):
Authors: Barros Emillie Pinheiro , Morzelle Ana Júlia , Frederico Gustavo Moreno , Amadeu Israel Dalmina Emílio , Soares da Silva Lídia , Pescador Marise Vilas Boas
Published: April 2024

A síndrome da obesidade hipoventilação alveolar (SOH) é uma consequência da obesidade, caracterizada por um comprometimento na mecânica respiratória, hipercapnia grave e hipoventilação alveolar, que pode encaixar-se na tríade composta por: obesidade, alterações gasométricas diurnas e ausência de outras anormalidades, com ocorrência frequente de apneia do sono. Atualmente os métodos terapêuticos enfatizam em normalizar a ventilação durante o sono e reduzir o peso do paciente. Essa revisão busca, por meio de levantamento bibliográfico em bases de dados, fornecer uma visão geral da síndrome da obesidade e hipoventilação alveolar, com o intuito de elucidar sobre sua definição, fisiopatologia, fenótipo, diagnóstico, terapias e prognósticos.
Percepção de Puérperas quanto aos Cuidados Recebidos de Equipe de Enfermagem em Cidade de Tríplice Fronteira
Authors: Schwarz Magali Fabiani , Cherman Chris Mayara Tibes , Barbosa Ana Jessily Camargo , Araujo Aurora Tontini de , Fernandes Isabel
Published: April 2024

Introdução: o cuidado da enfermagem na atenção obstétrica auxilia para qualificar assistência de enfermagem em todos os níveis de atenção, ao promover o protagonismo da mulher e a participação do parceiro nos cuidados com o recém-nascido. Objetivo: identificar a percepção das puérperas quanto aos cuidados recebidos pela equipe de enfermagem na cidade de Foz do Iguaçu, PR. Metodologia: estudo descritivo, de abordagem qualitativa. Foram realizadas entrevistas presenciais com as puérperas, utilizando um roteiro semiestruturado. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 13 puérperas com idades entre 18 e 40 anos. Observou-se boa experiência de parto, porém as entrevistadas sentiram falta de apoio por parte da equipe de enfermagem no momento da amamentação. As fortes dores do parto estiveram acima das expectativas. As mulheres submetidas à cesariana sentiram menos dor do que esperavam. Considerações Finais: importante a atuação da equipe de enfermagem, por meio da educação em saúde desde a primeira consulta do pré-natal, até a consulta puerperal nos primeiros dias pós-parto, tirando dúvidas, com vistas a diminuir as inseguranças neste processo.
Preparing for the Information Security Threat from Quantum Computers
Authors: Mashatan Atefeh , Turetken Ozgur
Published: April 2024

A major threat posed by quantum computers is that they will be able to crack current standardized cryptography. A scalable quantum computer is still challenging to build from an engineering perspective, but there is an imminent threat to digital security and privacy where encrypted information, such as personally identifiable information, will remain valuable for a long time. The insights from our research provide guidelines on how IT departments and/or security solution providers can prepare to transform their currently quantum-vulnerable systems to quantum-resistant alternatives.
A Model for Estimating the Savings from Dimensional vs. Keyword Search
Authors: Corral Karen , Schuff David , Louis Robert D. St. , Turetken Ozgur
Published: April 2024

Inefficient and ineffective search is widely recognized as a problem for businesses. The shortcomings of keyword searches have been elaborated upon by many authors, and many enhancements to keyword searches have been proposed. To date, however, no one has provided a quantitative model or systematic process for evaluating the savings that accrue from enhanced search procedures. This paper presents a model for estimating the total cost to a company of relying on keyword searches versus a dimensional search approach. The model is based on the Zipf-Mandelbrot law in quantitative linguistics. Our analysis of the model shows that a surprisingly small number of searches are required to justify the cost associated with encoding the metadata necessary to support a dimensional search engine. The results imply that it is cost effective for almost any business organization to implement a dimensional search strategy.
Built-In-Test for Integrating Analog-to-Digital Converters that Utilize a Phase-Sensitive Detector
Authors: Geurkov Vadim
Published: April 2024

Integrating analog-to-digital converters that utilize a phase-sensitive detector (PSADCs) are frequently used in high precision instrumentation and measurement systems. As any technical object, a PSADC is subject to faults. These faults must be detected promptly and accurately by built-in low complexity hardware. In the present work, this objective is achieved by the adoption of error-control codes. Off-line and on-line test methods are explored. We demonstrate how to perform compaction in digital and analog domains. We design a compactor of analog signals on the basis of a PSADC and explain how to utilize coding redundancy for on-line testing. We also explain how to use a PSADC for generating multiple residues which can further be processed by a computing device operating in a residue number system (RNS). Compared to existing techniques, the proposed approach is characterized by higher accuracy and lower latency. The proposed device can be used for analog circuits testing in much the same way as a conventional signature analyzer is used for digital circuits testing. The test process involves measuring signatures of analog signals, which ultimately appear in digital form. The signatures are then verified to make a pass/fail decision.

 
Student diversity and the persistence of gender effects on conceptual physics learning
Authors: Noack Andrea (Andie) , Antimirova Tetyana , Milner-Bolotin Marina
Published: April 2024

At Ryerson University every year, hundreds of science and engineering students enroll into required introductory physics courses. The diverse educational histories and demographic characteristics of these students reflect the diversity of Toronto as an urban metropolis and Canada more generally. In this study, we investigate how students’ demographic and educational diversity affects their conceptual learning in introductory university physics. As expected, we found that the completion of a senior high school physics course is positively related to students’ initial conceptual understanding of physics. The unexpected result was that gender remained a predictor of the students’ initial conceptual understanding, even when the completion of high school physics was accounted for. Other demographic characteristics, such as students’ mother tongue and country of birth, seem not to matter. Students’ initial conceptual understanding was the strongest predictor of students’ course learning outcomes, which makes understanding students’ initial differences particularly important. Since learning outcomes in introductory science courses often impact students’ later success in undergraduate science degree programs, these results suggest that the impact of completing high school physics may extend far beyond the first year. The persistence of initial gender differences in students’ learning outcomes remains an ongoing concern.

 
Forbidden Love: Queer Visibility and the Archive
Authors: Bruce Jean
Published: April 2024

The lack of an official archival presence of queer people has been a significant historical gap. How was queer culture preserved? And what constitutes lesbian culture in Canada, specifically? Where did it exist? This article follows the filmmakers attempts to locate lesbian culture in Canada through a variety of means, inclduing archives, and to document this culture especially as it emerged in the bar scene in major Canadian cities in the 1950s-70s. The article connects the filmmakers' project to larger issues of queer invisbility. 
Tehlike, Afet, Felaket: Kader Toplumunda Risk Yönetimi
Authors: Koc Mustafa
Published: April 2024

Thıs paper argues that there has been a shift from a risk society that recognizes dangers and disasters are unavoidable in modern industrial societies and recommends actions for mitigation and harm reduction, to a fate society where dangers are conceived as everyday realities, disasters commonplace and catastrophes inevitable, The paper argues that this new "disaster consciousness" is the product of the general and systematic collapse of social and political institutions in neoliberal economies. The fate of society is a cultural reflection not only of ignorance but also of social and political helplessness.
Gastrointestinal Symptom Distress is Associated With Worse Mental and Physical Health-Related Quality of Life
Authors: J. O’Neill Tyler , M. Raboud Janet , Tinmouth Jill , Rourke Sean B. , Rueda Sergio , Hart Trevor , Cooper Curtis , Rachlis Anita , Burchell Ann N. , The OHTN Cohort Study Research Team
Published: April 2024

Background: The prevalence of self-reported gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and distress is high, but few studies have quantified their impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL).

Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study of patients with HIV in care in Ontario, Canada (2007-2014). General linear mixed models were used to assess the impact of GI symptoms (diarrhea/soft stool, nausea/vomiting, bloating/painful abdomen, loss of appetite, weight loss/wasting) and distress (range: 0-4) on physical and mental HRQoL summary scores (range: 0-100) measured by the Medical Outcomes Survey SF-36.

Results: A total of 1787 participants completed one or more questionnaires {median 3 [interquartile range (IQR): 1-4]}. At baseline, 59.0% were men who had sex with men, 53.7% white, median age 45 (IQR: 38-52), median CD4 count 457 (IQR: 315-622), and 71.0% had undetectable HIV viremia. The mean (standard deviation [SD]) mental and physical HRQoL scores were 49.2 (8.6) and 45.3 (13.0), respectively. In adjusted models, compared with those reporting no symptoms, all GI symptom distress scores from 2 ("have symptom, bothers me a little") to 4 ("have symptom, bothers a lot") were associated with lower mental HRQoL. Loss of appetite distress scores ≥ 1; scores ≥ 2 for diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, and bloating; and a score ≥ 3 for weight loss were independently associated with lower physical HRQoL scores (P < 0.0001). Increasing GI symptom distress is associated with impaired mental and physical HRQoL (P < 0.0001).

Conclusions: Increasing GI symptom distress is associated with impaired mental and physical HRQoL. Identifying, treating, and preventing GI symptoms may reduce overall symptom burden and improve HRQoL for patients with HIV.
Canadian results from the European Men-who-have- sex-with-men Internet survey (EMIS-2017)
Authors: Brogan N , Paquette DM , Lachowsky NJ , Blais M , Brennan DJ , Hart Trevor , Adam B
Published: April 2024

Background: In 2017, the international European Men-who-have-sex-with-men Internet Survey (EMIS-2017) collected data from 50 countries, including Canada for the first time.

Objective: To provide an overview of the Canadian EMIS-2017 data to describe the sexually transmitted and other bloodborne infection (STBBI) related needs of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM).

Methods: The EMIS-2017 questionnaire was an updated version of EMIS-2010. It included self-reported sociodemographic data, experience of discrimination, mental health and substance use, knowledge of preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV, sexual practices and history of STBBI testing and diagnosis. Analysis was largely descriptive.

Results: Of the 6,059 respondents from Canada, 5,165 participants met the inclusion criteria for this analysis. The majority of participants were born in Canada (79.3%); and over half of the respondents (56.7%) were under the age of 39. In terms of discrimination related to their attraction to other men, participants reported high levels of intimidation (31.9%), verbal abuse (22.1%) and physical violence (1.5%) in the previous year. Regarding mental health, 23.9% had a moderate to severe depression/anxiety score. Almost two-thirds (64.1%) indicated substance use and one-fifth (21.5%) reported chemsex (or the use of stimulant drugs to make sex more intense or last longer). Only 8.4% of participants reported use of PrEP for HIV; however, 51.7% reported being likely to use PrEP if it was available and affordable. Sexual practices, such as condom use, varied by PrEP use with 91.3% of men using PrEP reporting condomless anal intercourse (CAI) compared with 71.5% of men not on PrEP. In terms of STBBI testing, 1.5% reported being diagnosed with hepatitis C and 9.0% reported an HIV diagnosis. Of those with an HIV diagnosis, most were on treatment (99.1%) and had an undetectable viral load (96.7%).

Conclusion: gbMSM in Canada experienced stigma, discrimination and mental health problems; substance use was high as were high-risk sexual practices, such as CAI, among some groups of men. There was a gap between the proportion of men who were interested in PrEP and those who actually used it; and comprehensive STBBI testing was low.These findings can inform public health action and provide a baseline to examine the impact of current and new interventions.
Self-reported Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Vaccine Effectiveness Among Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Quantitative Bias Analysis
Authors: Chambers Catharine , Deeks Shelley L. , Sutradhar Rinku , Cox Joseph , De Pokomandy Alexandra , Grennan Troy , Hart Trevor , Lambert Gilles , Moore David M. , Grace Daniel , Grewal Ramandip , Jollimore Jody , Lachowsky Nathan J. , Mah Ashley , Nisenbaum Rosane , Ogilvie Gina , Sauvageau Chantal , Tan Darrell H.S. , Yeung Anna , Burchell Ann N.
Published: April 2024

Background: 

Self-report of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination has ~80–90% sensitivity and ~75–85% specificity. We measured the effect of nondifferential exposure misclassification associated with self-reported vaccination on vaccine effectiveness (VE) estimates.

Methods: 

Between 2017–2019, we recruited sexually active gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men aged 16–30 years in Canada. VE was derived as 1−prevalence ratio × 100% for prevalent anal HPV infection comparing vaccinated (≥1 dose) to unvaccinated men using a multivariable modified Poisson regression. We conducted a multidimensional and probabilistic quantitative bias analysis to correct VE estimates.

Results: 

Bias-corrected VE estimates were relatively stable across sensitivity values but differed from the uncorrected estimate at lower values of specificity. The median adjusted VE was 27% (2.5–97.5th simulation interval = −5–49%) in the uncorrected analysis, increasing to 39% (2.5–97.5th simulation interval = 2–65%) in the bias-corrected analysis.

Conclusion: 

A large proportion of participants erroneously reporting HPV vaccination would be required to meaningfully change VE estimates.
Method and apparatus for accelerating retrieval of data from a memory system with cache by reducing latency
Authors: Mekhiel Nagi
Published: April 2024

A memory controller controls a buffer which stores the most recently used addresses and associated data, but the data stored in the buffer is only a portion of a row of data (termed row head data) stored in main memory. In a memory access initiated by the CPU, both the buffer and main memory are accessed simultaneously. If the buffer contains the address requested, the buffer immediately begins to provide the associated row head data in a burst to the cache memory. Meanwhile, the same row address is activated in the main memory bank corresponding to the requested address found in the buffer. After the buffer provides the row head data, the remainder of the burst of requested data is provided by the main memory to the CPU.
Revalidation of the Client Perceptions of Nutrition Counselling (CPNC) Instrument
Authors: Morley Catherine , MacDonald Kathleen
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this project was to reassess the utility and content validity of the Client Perceptions of Nutrition Counselling (CPNC) instrument, originally developed in the early 1990s as a valid and reliable means to evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition counselling from the perspectives of those who consulted with a dietitian in an ambulatory care setting, while in hospital, or at a clinic. Outcomes assessed using the CPNC include trust in the dietitian per the Value of Nutrition Education conceptual framework (Hauchecorne et al., 1994), perceptions of and confidence in one’s ability to manage one’s health condition through diet, and comprehension of nutrition advice. These measures contrast with traditional outcome measures of weight and body composition, laboratory findings, clinical status, and dietary intake. A three-step progressive development design was used to assess and update the instrument: 1) a literature and report review; 2) an advisory panel (AP) consultation; and 3) based on Step 2, instrument revision if required. Findings from the literature review were that a more recent instrument based on user reflections on their nutrition counselling experiences was not available. The AP determined the CPNC remained relevant and updated the instrument. The revised CPNP 2.0 instrument is included in the article. Use of the CPNC 2.0 instrument makes it possible for people who have consulted with a dietitian to report on their perceptions of the service, and on personal outcomes related to using the service. These findings have implications at the unit/departmental level; dietitians and managers can consider how they might modify their services (for example, timing of consultations, virtual meetings rather than face to face, or integrating food skilling/culinary therapy into programs) to address service users’ needs and preferences. Findings can be used to advocate for nutrition counselling services to administrators, foundations, boards, health ministries, and others. Individually, and as a group, findings can inform dietitians’ decisions about professional development needs.
A Bridge to Diversity in Nutrition Training
Authors: Blackman Carr Loneke , Luo Yangchao , Chagomerana Chifuniro
Published: April 2024

Data from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics indicates little diversity amongst registered dietitians and students training in nutrition currently and historically. The new national strategy and federal agency priorities recommend diversification of the nutrition workforce as a means of strengthening the practice to meet the needs of a more diverse nation – necessary to address disparities in nutrition and nutrition-related diseases. Importantly, innovation in research results from teams that are diverse, reinforcing the necessity of diversity in the nutrition workforce. We conducted Bridging the Gap 2, an intensive nutrition research program, to recruit undergraduates from groups underrepresented in nutrition and higher education. The 10-week program provided hands-on research experience with faculty mentors, professional development, and exposure to different areas of nutrition and food-related careers. Participants received a complimentary meal plan and housing on the campus of a 4-year university. The pilot cohort (n=6) included mostly women and half identified as Hispanic/Latino. Exit survey data indicated that the majority were somewhat or extremely satisfied with the program. Qualitative responses highlighted areas for improvement including support for transportation costs, a desire for more nutrition education, and more structured daily research activities. At the conclusion of the program 50% of students who were not nutrition majors initially, indicated that they will switch to the major. The pilot nutrition research program generated positive results that indicate the ability of targeted programming to engage those underrepresented in or not studying nutrition and may be important to diversify the nutrition workforce.
PROYEKSI JUMLAH PENERIMA BANTUAN LANGSUNG TUNAI (BLT) DI KOTA LANGSA MENGGUNAKAN METODE EKSPONENSIAL SMOOTHING
Authors: Putri Adisty amelia , Nabilla Ulya
Published: April 2024

Awal tahun 2020 Seperti yang kita ketahui bersama, COVID-19 telah menjadi masalah kesehatan global. Kasus tersebut bermula pada 31 Desember 2019 dengan informasi dari Organisasi Kesehatan Dunia (WHO) dan menyatakan bahwa ada kasus klaster pneumonia yang tidak diketahui patogenesisnya di Wuhan, Provinsi Hubei, China.Bantuan Langsung Tunai (BLT) merupakan bantuan pada masa COVID-19 dan penelitian ini bertujuan untuk proyeksi jumlah penerima bantuan langsung tunai (BLT) di kota langsa dengan menggunakan metodeEksponensial Smoothing.Peramalan menggunakan metode Eksponensial Smoothing dengan menggunakan rumus MAPE untuk mencari nilai error terkecil dari alpha (a) 0,1 , 0,3 , 0,5 , 0,6 , 0,9,dari kelima alpha yang di gunakan dapat di lihat bahwa semakin besar alpha yang digunakan maka semakin kecil hasil error yang kita dapatkan.nilai parameter (a) terbaik yang di gunakan untuk meramakan jumlah penerima bantuan langsung tunai adalah 0,9 dengn persentase error sebesar 0,8%,dan hasil peramalan menggunakan nilai parameter tebaik yang kita dapatkan adalah sebesar 9341.

Kata kunci :  Bantuan Langsung Tunai (BLT), forecasting, Eksponential Smoothing
The EU Logistics Sector
Authors: Bajor Ivona , Torok Adam , Rožić Tomislav , Novačko Luka
Published: April 2024

Logistics and efficient transportation are crucial for the European Union economy. For economies to thrive and remain competitive, logistics and transportation networks must operate in an organized, economical and ecological manner. They facilitate the movement of goods within and outside the EU, giving businesses access to bigger markets and a wider range of consumer items. As a result, there were more prospects for employment and greater success in trade and the economy. An outline of the fundamental trends in the European logistics industry is given in this study. We anticipate the current study will add to our knowledge of the EU logistics industry.
Emergency Risk Communication in Providing of Medical Care to Victims of Emergency Situations
Authors:   Bashkir State Medical University of the Ministry for Health of the Russian Federation, Ufa, Russian Federation, Matuzov G.L. , Masyagutova L.M. ,   Bashkir State Medical University of the Ministry for Health of the Russian Federation, Ufa, Russian Federation,   Ufa Research Institute of Occupational Medicine and Human Ecology, Ufa, Russian Federation
Published: April 2024

Summary. The purpose of the study is to study domestic and foreign experience in implementing risk communications in providing of medical care to victims of emergency situations (ES). Materials and methods of research. Research materials – domestic and foreign publications on the problem of using risk communications in emergency situations. Research methods – analytical method and generalization method. Research results and their analysis. During the period of liquidation of the consequences of emergencies, especially those that are characterized by scale and wide public resonance, issues of information support of the population and medical personnel become of utmost importance. Emergency risk communication (ERC) is a key public health challenge that Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) must address. Main principles of risk communication: – people have the right to participate in decisions that affect their lives; – different goals, audiences and communication channels require different risk communication strategies; – it is necessary to listen to the audience and its needs; – honesty and openness are the foundation for building trusting relationships with the population; – inconsistency between various government agencies when providing information to the population leads to a decrease in trust in the authorities on the part of the population; – interaction with the media and the public should be carried out on a planned and ongoing basis; – specialists should speak to the public simply, clearly and, if possible, avoiding professional terms that are incomprehensible to a wide audience.
Intranasal Anesthesia of the Wounded at the Prehospital Stage Using Ketamine and Dexamethasone
Authors:   North Ossetian State Medical Academy of Health of the Russian Federation, Vladikavkaz, Russian Federation, Slepushkin V.D. , Kolesnikov A.N. ,   Donetsk State Medical University of Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Donetsk, Russian Federation, Polyakhova Yu.N. ,   Children’s Clinical Center, Makeevka, Russian Federation
Published: April 2024

Summary. The purpose of the study is to compare different types of pain relief for wounded patients with traumatic shock in the prehospital period of medical care. Materials and methods of research. The study included 168 patients, 101 of them with mine-fragmentation injuries of the lower extremities; 67 – with multiple fractures of the lower extremities received in road traffic accidents (RTA). The majority of those examined (131 patients – 78%) were men. The study included people of working age – from 19 to 59 years. All patients were diagnosed with stage II–III shock. gravity. The study did not include patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or patients whose level of consciousness was below 12 points on the Glasgow Coma Scale. Primary health care for the subjects was provided by medical and paramedic teams of emergency medical services (EMS) or the Disaster Medicine Service (EMS). Comparative studies were conducted in two groups of patients. Statistical processing of the obtained data was performed using the standard software package for applied statistical analysis StatPlus 2009 Professional using Student’s t test. Research results and their analysis. In the prehospital period of medical care as part of intensive care, 98 wounded (group 1) were injected intramuscularly with 1 ml of a 2% solution of promedol for pain relief; 70 wounded (group 2) were administered intranasally 100 mg of ketamine and 4 mg of dexamethasone. The results of the study showed that in patients of the 2nd group the analgesic effect was recorded after 5–7 minutes, in patients of the 1st group – 30–45 minutes after administration. The intensity of pain according to the visual analogue scale in patients of group 2 was two times lower than in patients of group 1.
Main Features of Medical Evacuation by Rail of the Wounded in Modern Armed Conflict
Authors:   State Research Center – Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center of Federal Medical Biological Agency, Moscow, Russian Federation, Byzov A.V.
Published: April 2024

Summary. The purpose of the study is based on the analysis of medical documentation and the work experience of medical specialists of the Center for Air Ambulance and Emergency Medical Care (CAS and EMS) of the Federal State Budgetary Institution “State Research Center – Federal Medical Biophysical Center named after A.I.Burnazyan” FMBA of Russia for medical evacuation by rail (MEZHT) of the wounded to determine the main features of medical evacuation measures (MEM) and the structure of the contingent evacuated during armed conflicts. Materials and methods of research. Research materials – primary medical documentation of 8 flights of a temporary military medical train (VVSP) of the Russian Ministry of Defense. Study period: July–August 2023. The study used methods of mathematical analysis and direct observation. Research results and their analysis. Currently, temporary military ambulance trains evacuate mainly walking and low-mobility lightly wounded patients, which is due both to the lack of operational need for long-distance MET for this category of patients due to the stable operation of air ambulances, and to the not entirely satisfactory conditions for placing seriously wounded bedridden patients in the air ambulance. Currently, the Air Forces operate in accordance with the scheme of routing the wounded from the zone of armed conflict to medical treatment organizations (HMO) in the rear of the country. At the same time, the existing difficulties in MEVT of bedridden, seriously wounded patients, including those in intensive care, require improvement of railway ambulance transport. In the author’s opinion, the most rational option for such an improvement in modern conditions is the further development of schemes for modifying passenger cars to meet the needs of the MEZhT of the seriously wounded and sick.
Application of GIS for analysis of environmental aspects of mineral deposits
Authors: Zuievska N , Hrebeniuk T , Zuievskyi Y
Published: April 2024

The aim of the article was to improve the method of visualization of the map of minerals with layers of occurrence of rocks using 3D modeling using a combined combination of google earth pro and the Surfer program. Methodology used: 3D modeling of mineral deposits. The results of the study were obtained, a visualization of the map of minerals using the geoinformation model of the deposit was created. With the help of a combination of Google Earth Pro and the Surfer program, the zone of the territorial location of minerals and layers of rock occurrence were obtained, which will optimize the mining process to achieve maximum profit with minimal damage to the environment, namely, to prevent unwanted land disturbance. Originality. The integration of Google Earth Pro with the Surfer application has expanded the possibilities of visualization and analysis of mineral deposits. The combined use of these tools made it possible not only to obtain a detailed map of the location of resources, but also to determine volumes and identify the most valuable layers for extraction. The improved method has a significant positive impact on the environment, as it avoids unnecessary disturbance of landscapes. Practical value. The application of the approach is the integration of geographic information systems to create a three-dimensional geological model of the deposit and a technique for visualizing the map of minerals. This makes it possible to more effectively solve the issues of mining planning and maximize the benefits for the enterprise while minimizing the man-made load and disturbance of landscapes. This approach has a significant positive impact on the environment, as it avoids unnecessary disturbance of landscapes and reduces negative environmental impacts. Keywords: minerals, geographic information systems, 3D modeling, visualization, maps, coordinates, ecology, landscape disturbance.