bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Redox-signalling and Redox Biomarkers in Cardiovascular Health and Disease
Authors: Sultana Yasmin , Kaur Lang Damanpreet , Santosh Alex Thomson , Khabiya Rakhi , Dwivedi Akanksha , Sen Saikat , Chakraborty Raja
Published: March 2024

Overproduction of reactive nitrogen and oxygen species (RNS and ROS) has been
linked to the pathogenesis of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, stroke, angina, and other
cardiovascular diseases. These species are produced in part by the mitochondrial respiratory
chain, NADPH oxidase, and xanthine oxidase. RNS and ROS both contribute to oxidative stress,
which is necessary for the development of cardiovascular disorders. In addition to ROS species
like hydroxyl ion, hydrogen peroxide, and superoxide anion, RNS species like nitric oxide,
peroxynitrous acid, peroxynitrite, and nitrogen dioxide radicals have also been linked to a
number of cardiovascular conditions. They promote endothelial dysfunction, vascular
inflammation, lipid peroxidation, and oxidative damage, all of which contribute to the
development of cardiovascular pathologies. It's crucial to understand the mechanisms that result
in the production of RNS and ROS in order to identify potential therapeutic targets. Redox
biomarkers serve as indicators of oxidative stress, making them crucial tools for diagnosing and
predicting cardiovascular states. The advancements in proteomics, metabolomics, genomics, and
transcriptomics have made the identification and detection of these small molecules possible.
The following redox biomarkers are notable examples: 3-nitrotyrosine, 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal, 8-
iso-prostaglandin F2, 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine, malondialdehyde, Diacron reactive oxygen
metabolites, total thiol, and specific microRNAs (e.g. miRNA199, miRNA21, miRNA1254,
miRNA1306-5p, miRNA26b-5p, and miRNA660-5p) are examples. Although redox biomarkers
have great potential, their clinical applicability faces challenges. Redox biomarkers frequently
have a short half-life and exist in small quantities in the blood, making them challenging to
identify and measure. The interpretation of biomarker data may also be influenced by
confounding factors and the complex interplay of various oxidative stress pathways. Therefore,
in-depth validation studies and the development of sensitive and precise detection methods are
needed to address these problems. In the search for redox biomarkers, cutting-edge techniques
like mass spectrometry, immunoassays, and molecular diagnostics are applied. New platforms
and technologies have made it possible to accurately detect and monitor redox biomarkers,
which facilitates their use in clinical settings. Our expanding knowledge of RNS and ROS
involvement in cardiovascular disorders has made it possible to develop redox biomarkers as
diagnostic and prognostic tools. Overcoming the challenges associated with their utility and
utilizing advanced detection techniques, which will improve their clinical applicability, will
ultimately benefit the management and treatment of cardiovascular conditions.
RGIE: A Gene Selection Method Related to Radiotherapy Resistance in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Meng Qingzhe , Liu Dunhui , Huang Junhong , Yang Xinjie , Li Huan , Yang Zihui , Wang Jun , Gao Wanpeng , Li Yahui , Liu Rong , Yang Liying , Wei Jianhua
Published: March 2024

Background::

Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) is a malignant
tumor with a high degree of malignancy, invasiveness, and metastasis rate. Radiotherapy, as an
important adjuvant therapy for HNSCC, can reduce the postoperative recurrence rate and improve
the survival rate. Identifying the genes related to HNSCC radiotherapy resistance
(HNSCC-RR) is helpful in the search for potential therapeutic targets. However, identifying
radiotherapy resistance-related genes from tens of thousands of genes is a challenging task.
While interactions between genes are important for elucidating complex biological processes,
the large number of genes makes the computation of gene interactions infeasible.

Methods::

We propose a gene selection algorithm, RGIE, which is based on ReliefF, Gene Network
Inference with Ensemble of Trees (GENIE3) and Feature Elimination. ReliefF was used to
select a feature subset that is discriminative for HNSCC-RR, GENIE3 constructed a gene regulatory
network based on this subset to analyze the regulatory relationship among genes, and feature
elimination was used to remove redundant and noisy features.

Results::

Nine genes (SPAG1, FIGN, NUBPL, CHMP5, TCF7L2, COQ10B, BSDC1, ZFPM1,
GRPEL1) were identified and used to identify HNSCC-RR, which achieved performances of
0.9730, 0.9679, 0.9767, and 0.9885 in terms of accuracy, precision, recall, and AUC, respectively.
Finally, qRT-PCR validated the differential expression of the nine signature genes in cell
lines (SCC9, SCC9-RR).

Conclusion::

RGIE is effective in screening genes related to HNSCC-RR. This approach may
help guide clinical treatment modalities for patients and develop potential treatments.
Mode of Deliveries and Perinatal Outcomes in Prenatal COVID-19 Infections
Authors: Pongsatonwiwat Supakarn , Chumworathayi Bandit , Duangkum Chatuporn
Published: March 2024

Background:

The Royal Thai College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RTCOG)
clinical practice guideline (CPG) does not recommend elective Cesarean Section (CS) in case of
prenatal maternal COVID-19 infections without obstetric indication. In Thailand, little is known
about the mode of deliveries and perinatal outcomes in the mentioned group of patients. Therefore,
this study aims to fill the gap in knowledge.

Objective:

The objective of this study was to compare the mode of deliveries and perinatal outcomes
between pregnant women, who were infected with COVID-19 and those who were without COVID-
19 infection.

Methods:

The retrospective cohort study was based on data retrieved between February 1st and
March 31st, 2023. The primary data was collected between July 1st, 2021, and October 31st, 2022.
Women with COVID-19 infection were matched with the non-COVID-19 group in a 1:1 ratio by
date at antenatal care (± 7 days) and their gestational age (± 1 week). Comparison of maternal and
perinatal outcomes was made by using chi-squared, Fisher’s exact, relative risk, and t-test as appropriate
in STATA software version 10.0.

Results:

A total of 252 participants were recruited in this study, with 126 patients in each group.
Demographic data between the two groups were comparable except for previous CS. The CS rates in
the COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 groups were 46.03% and 30.95%, respectively, with p = 0.009.
The significantly increased relative risk of CS in COVID-19 was 1.49 (95%CI, 1.07 to 2.05, p =
0.02). Eight women out of 126 had undergone CS with a “COVID-19 infection” indication (p =
0.007). The length of the maternal hospital stay was comparable. No serious maternal complications
were observed. Perinatal outcomes were similar among the two groups, except for neonatal jaundice
(p = 0.029), with no reports of COVID-19 infections in delivery-related personnel.

Conclusion:

Prenatal COVID-19 infections lead to an increase in CS rate, while perinatal morbidities
were comparable in both groups, with COVID-19 and non-COVID-19. The RTCOG’s CPG should
be modified.
Synthesis Approaches and Traits of Carbon Fibers-Reinforced Metal Matrix-Based Composites
Authors: Himanshi Bentham Science Publisher , Jasrotia Rohit , Suman Bentham Science Publisher , Verma Ankit , Kumar Godara Sachin , Kandwal Abhishek , Kumar Pawan , Ahmed Jahangeer , Kalia Susheel
Published: March 2024

In this chapter, an overview of the advancement and research efforts that
have been undertaken on CFR-MMC (carbon-fiber reinforced metal matrix-based
composites) during the last several decades is presented. Carbon fiber is widely
implemented in the construction sector for rehabilitation and structural repair projects.
Although, studies show that carbon fiber-reinforced metal-matrix (CFR-MMC) has a
bright future, the use of carbon fibre as a reinforcement in metal matrix is still in its
development. The uses, and traits of carbon fiber are discussed in general terms in this
study. The various traits such as mechanical, and structural properties of the resultant
CFR-MMC, are significantly influenced by the structure and content of the carbon fibre
as well as its bonding to the MM (Metal matrix). The effect on the various traits of
MMCs by CFs (Carbon fibers) was investigated. In addition, a detailed study on the
various synthesis approaches for the preparation of CFR-MMC has been taken into
practice in this book chapter.
Corrosion and Wear Behaviour of Metal Matrix Composites
Authors: Kumar Rakesh , Kumar Harsh , Kumar Santosh , Kumar Mohit , Luthra Gaurav
Published: March 2024

Metal matrix composite (MMC) has several attractive characteristics (low
coefficient of thermal expansion, lightweight, better abrasion, high strength-to-weight
ratio, superior stiffness, thermal stability, etc.), when compared with monolithic
materials. Due to these charming characteristics, MMC materials have received wide
scope in distinct industries (marine, aerospace, defence, mineral processing industry,
automotive, electronic, and recreation industries, etc.). But, owing to the requirement of
higher ductility and brittleness in the form of reinforcement and matrix, there is a need
to improve the properties of composite (MMC) that will fulfil the requirement of the
engineers. In addition, MMCs are typically more prone to corrosion and wear as
compared to their monolithic matrix alloys. Thus, the study of corrosion and wear
behaviour of distinct composites such as Al/SiC etc. are highly important for better
corrosion resistance for distinct applications. This chapter provides an overview of the
corrosion and wear behaviour of MMCs and applications.
STUDY OF THE ANTI-EXUDATIVE ACTIVITY OF VERBENA OFFICINALIS L. HERB EXTRACTS IN MODELS OF SWELLINGS OF DIFFERENT GENES
Authors: Posatska N.M. , Grytsyk A.R. , Struk O.A.
Published: March 2024

Запалення є ланкою патогенезу низки захворювань. Вербена лікарська відома своїм лікувальним ефектом при запальних захворюваннях, захворюваннях шлунково-кишкового тракту, хворобах печінки й селезінки, жовтяниці.

Метою нашого дослідження було встановлення антиексудативної активності водного та водно-спиртового екстрактів трави вербени лікарської на моделях карагенінового та формалінового ексудативного запалення.

Методи дослідження. Експериментальні дослідження проводили на двох моделях запалення: карагенінового та формалінового набряків.

Дослідження протизапальної активності екстрактів із трави вербени лікарської на моделі ексудативного запалення – карагенінового набряку, що характеризує циклооксигеназний шлях запалення, за методикою Тринуса Ф. П. і співавт. Вивчення протизапальної дії екстрактів із трави вербени лікарської на моделі асептичного формалінового запалення. Як флогоген було використано 2 % розчин формаліну, який викликає деструкцію мембранних білків, що було багаторазово доведено науковцями. Тваринам уводили екстракти трави вербени лікарської, як препарат порівняння використовували нестероїдний протизапальний засіб – диклофенак натрію.

Результати й обговорення. Ми провели порівняльне вивчення протизапальної активності екстрактів трави вербени лікарської на двох моделях запалення, яке викликане різними альтернативними чинниками. Результати дослідження свідчать, що водний і водно-спиртовий екстракти трави вербени лікарської проявляють антиексудативну активність при карагеніновому й формаліновому набряках. При карагеніновій моделі запалення більш виражену антиексудативну активність проявляв екстракт ВЛТ-7, пригнічуючи запальну реакцію на 32,50 %. При формаліновій моделі запалення екстракт ВЛТ-7 проявляв антиексудативну дію через 5 (34,50 %).

Висновки. Встановлено: при карагеніновому та формаліновому набряках екстракт ВЛТ-7 проявляв антиексудативну дію впродовж експерименту, який впливав на медіатори запалення, зокрема простагландини.
EFFECTIVENESS OF REHABILITATION OF FUNCTIONAL CONSEQUENCES OF OSTEOPOROTIC RADIUS FRACTURE IN ELDERLY WOMEN WITH DEMENTIA
Authors: Аравіцька Марія Геннадіївна , Sarapuk R.I. , Sheremeta L.M.
Published: March 2024

Мета: оцінити ефективність впливу реабілітаційної програми на функціональний стан верхньої кінцівки у жінок похилого віку з наслідками перелому дистального метаепіфізу променевої кістки та деменцією.

Методи. Обстежено 82 жінки похилого віку. Контрольну групу склали 23 нетравмовані жінки. Групу порівняння склали жінки з переломом променевої кістки, без ознак деменції, які отримували реабілітацію згідно з відповідним протоколом. Основну групу 1 склали жінки з аналогічним переломом, деменцією, які отримували реабілітацію згідно з відповідним протоколом. Основну групу 2 склали жінки з переломом, деменцією, які отримували реабілітацію за розробленою програмою (терапевтичні вправи, функціональне тренування, «MAPS THERAPY»; PNF; мобілізація променево-зап’ясткового суглоба; масаж верхньої кінцівки; кінезіологічне тейпування; тренування у додатку «ReHand»,  когнітивна реабілітація) тривалістю 2 місяці. Ефективність оцінювали за Gartland & Werley Score, Nine-hole peg test, ABILIНAND, DASH.

Результати. У жінок виявлено задовільний результат лікування перелому променевої кістки (Gartland & Werley Score), що призвело до порушення  швидкості рухів верхньої кінцівки (Nine-hole peg test), погіршення функціонування (АBILIHAND, DASH). Стан жінок з деменцією за Nine-hole peg test, АBILIHAND, DASH був статистично значущо гіршим, ніж з нормальним когнітивним статусом (р<0,05). Застосування програми реабілітації, розробленої з урахуванням особливостей когнітивного стану із використанням сучасних методів реабілітації продемонструвало кращий результат за усіма досліджуваними параметрами (р<0,05), порівняно з групою, яка займалась за загальними рекомендаціями клінічного протоколу.

Висновки. Програма реабілітації для жінок похилого віку з наслідками перелому променевої кістки та деменцією, яка створена з урахуванням наявності когнітивного дефекту, продемонструвала свою ефективність через значуще покращення відносно вихідного результату та результатів стандартної програми реабілітації.
JUSTIFICATION OF THE FEASIBILITY OF USING AN IMPROVED METHOD OF REMOVING IMPRESSIONS FOR ORTHOPAEDIC STRUCTURES WITH SUPPORT ON IMPLANTS
Authors: Frantsuz U.V. , Rozhko M.M.
Published: March 2024

Одним з найважливіших етапів для якісного виготовлення ортопедичної конструкції є етап для зняття відбитків. Саме тому науковці та практичні лікарі постійно шукають можливостей для удосконалення техніки зняття відбитка, особливо методом «Відкритої ложки».

 Мета. Метою дослідження є перевірка ефективності методу фіксації трансферів між собою з допомогою А-силіконової відбиткової маси посиленої щільності перед зняттям відбитків під ортопедичні конструкції з опорою на імплантати.

Методи. 63 пацієнтам проведено зняття відбитків методом відкритої ложки під мостоподібний протез з опорою на імплантати: група 1 – 29 пацієнтів, зняття відбитків яким проводилося стандартним методом, та група 2 – 34 пацієнти – з армуванням трансферів за запропонованим способом, згідно з яким, після фіксації трансферів у ротовій порожнині пацієнта, припасування відбиткової ложки та замішування базисної А-силіконової маси, простір між трансферами заповнювався А-силіконовою масою посиленої щільності. Наносилася коригуюча А-силіконова маса та знімався відбиток, після чого він з трансферами виводився з ротової порожнини. Перевірку ефективності такої методики перевіряли за допомогою трансфер-чеків.

Результати. У зразках пацієнтів групи 1, де проводилося зняття відбитків згідно зі стандартною методикою без армування трансферів, після їхньої фіксації, спостерігалася наявність щілин між патернами розміром близько 2 мм у 24 із 29 випадків.

Під час перевірки положення трансферів у пацієнтів, яким проводилося зняття відбитків з армуванням трансферів запропонованим методом, наявність щілин між патернами були виявлені у 2-ох із 34 зразків.

Висновок. Армування трансферів для зняття аналогових відбитків для виготовлення незнімних ортопедичних конструкцій з опорою на імплантати, у випадку коли кількість імплантатів перевищує один за наявністю малих дефектів зубних рядів є рекомендованим і покращує фіксацію трансферів у відбитку. Дослідження продемонструвало ефективність запропонованої методики на практиці з можливістю його застосування у клінічній стоматології. Перевагою такого методу є його простота виконання без застосування та припасування додаткових елементів.
EXPERIENCE OF SIMULATION TRAINING USING AVATARS
Authors: Bitska I.V. , Gvozdetska G.S. , Bulbuk O.I. , Glovyak V.G.
Published: March 2024

Повномасштабна війна й пандемія коронавірусу показали, що інколи єдиним способом навчання та комунікації зі студентами є дистанційний вид роботи.

Метою нашого дослідження було представити методику «аватар», або телесимуляцію як альтернативу традиційному навчанню в симуляційних кабінетах.

Матеріали та методи. Методика «аватар» запропонована Центром клінічної симуляції Центру медичних освітніх технологій Ризького університету імені Страдіня. Суть методу полягає у такому. Є три камери: в кімнаті симуляції, де знаходиться аватар, роль якого виконує викладач, у викладача, який перевіряє правильність виконання симуляції, і в студента. Останній (студент), який перебуває дистанційно, через камеру дає команди аватару для виконання певної дії. Ще один викладач за іншою камерою або він також може бути в кімнаті симуляції, оцінює правильність виконання завдання. Відбувається комунікація через TEAMS між трьома учасниками.

Результати та їх обговорення. Методика аватару була застосована для відпрацювання практичних навиків і проведення нескладних симуляційних сценаріїв в умовах дистанційного навчання зі студентами медичного факультету на модулі «Абдомінальна хірургія», а також із студентами сестринського відділення фахового медичного коледжу ІФНМУ на заняттях із дисципліни «Медсестринство в хірургії». Так, слухачі сестринського відділення відпрацьовували симуляційний сценарій зупинки кровотечі з верхньої кінцівки. Для студентів медичного факультету проводили симуляційний сценарій постановки діагнозу «гострий апендицит».

Висновки. У певних ситуаціях (у цьому випадку повномаcштабна війна й карантин) дистанційне навчання є важливою та потрібною формою освітнього процесу навіть у медичних вузах. Віртуальна симуляція дозволяє розвинути клінічне мислення, технічні та мануальні навички, співпрацю з іншими спеціалістами, лідерські навички, комунікативні навики, вміння приймати рішення, брати на себе відповідальність, запам’ятовувати порядок дій, бути готовим до критичних ситуацій.
CHARACTERISTICS AND PROSPECTS OF USE OF PLANTS OF THE GENUS ANEMONE L. IN MEDICINE
Authors: Grytsyk A.R. , Tuzin L.M.
Published: March 2024

Мета роботи. Аналіз і узагальнення літературних джерел щодо сучасного стану вивчення ботанічної характеристики, поширення, хімічного складу й фармакологічної активності рослин роду Анемона, перспектив їх подальшого дослідження та використання в медицині. Проведено морфологічний аналіз видів роду Анемона, що зростають на території України.

Матеріали і методи. Проаналізовано інформаційні джерела щодо ареалу зростання, вмісту біологічно активних речовин, фармакологічної активності рослин роду Анемона (Anemone L.), проведено морфологічний аналіз і описано відмінні ознаки видів роду Анемона, які зростають на території України. Використано історичний, бібліографічний, аналітичний, морфологічний методи, систематичний огляд.

Результати й обговорення. Відповідно до бази даних «WFO Plant List» до роду Анемона належать понад 200 видів. На території України зростають 5 із них: Anemone nemorosa L., Anemone ranunculoides L., Anemone silvestris L., Anemone narcissiflora L., Anemone laxa Juz. Види роду Анемона (Anemone L.) – багаторічні трав’янисті рослини з прямостоячим стеблом, із зеленими, зібраними кільцем листками. Квіти поодинокі, середніх розмірів. Плід – сім’янка.

До основних біологічно активних речовин рослин роду Анемона відносять алкалоїди, сапоніни, глікозиди (протоанемонін, анемонін, ранункулін), терпеноїди, лактони. Представники роду Анемона є офіцинальними в Китаї, їх широко використовують у гомеопатії, здавна застосовують у народній медицині, рослини виявляють протимікробні, протизапальні, протипухлинні, спазмолітичні, седативні властивості.

Висновки. У результаті проведеного морфологічного аналізу видів роду Анемона (Anemone L.), які зростають на території України, визначено ключові відмінні характеристики, що сприяють ідентифікації конкретного виду. Так, беручи до уваги дані експериментальних досліджень, досвід застосування, багатий вміст біологічно активних сполук і значний спектр фармакологічної активності, констатуємо: рослини роду Анемона (Anemone L.) є перспективним джерелом для досліджень і створення нових лікарських засобів.
Commentaries on the Cantatas of Johann Sebastian Bach: An Interactive Companion
Authors: Schulze Hans-Joachim
Published: March 2024

In 1990 Hans-Joachim Schulze, preeminent worldwide authority on the music of JS Bach, began a weekly series of radio broadcasts on all the cantatas by Bach then known to be extant. The series was quite popular, was repeated several times, and In 2006 Schulze published his scripts as a volume on all the Bach cantatas. In this digital edition hosted by IOPN, a companion to a printed volume of selected commentaries published by University of Illinois Press, James A. Brokaw II provides English translations of all of the essays on the Scalar platform with tools for searching, sorting and bundling the essays by date of composition, position within the liturgical church year sequence, secular patron and occasion, librettist and other parameters.
#ProtectOurElders: Analysis of Tweets About Older Asian Americans and Anti-Asian Sentiments During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Preprint)
Authors: Ng Reuben , Indran Nicole
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

A silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic is that it cast a spotlight on a long-underserved group. The barrage of attacks against older Asian Americans during the crisis galvanized society into assisting them in various ways. On Twitter, now known as X, support for them coalesced around the hashtag #ProtectOurElders. To date, discourse surrounding older Asian Americans has escaped the attention of gerontologists—a gap we seek to fill. Our study serves as a reflection of the level of support that has been extended to older Asian Americans, even as it provides timely insights that will ultimately advance equity for them.

OBJECTIVE

This study explores the kinds of discourse surrounding older Asian Americans during the COVID-19 crisis, specifically in relation to the surge in anti-Asian sentiments. The following questions guide this study: What types of discourse have emerged in relation to older adults in the Asian American community and the need to support them? How do age and race interact to shape these discourses? What are the implications of these discourses for older Asian Americans?

METHODS

We retrieved tweets (N=6099) through 2 search queries. For the first query, we collated tweets with the hashtag #ProtectOurElders. For the second query, we collected tweets with an age-based term, for example, “elderly” or “old(er) adults(s)” and either the hashtag #StopAAPIHate or #StopAsianHate. Tweets were posted from January 1, 2020, to August 1, 2023. After applying the exclusion criteria, the final data set contained 994 tweets. Inductive and deductive approaches informed our qualitative content analysis.

RESULTS

A total of 4 themes emerged, with 50.1% (498/994) of posts framing older Asian Americans as “vulnerable and in need of protection” (theme 1). Tweets in this theme either singled them out as a group in need of protection because of their vulnerable status or discussed initiatives aimed at safeguarding their well-being. Posts in theme 2 (309/994, 31%) positioned them as “heroic and resilient.” Relevant tweets celebrated older Asian Americans for displaying tremendous strength in the face of attack or described them as individuals not to be trifled with. Tweets in theme 3 (102/994, 10.2%) depicted them as “immigrants who have made selfless contributions and sacrifices.” Posts in this section referenced the immense sacrifices made by older Asian Americans as they migrated to the United States, as well as the systemic barriers they had to overcome. Posts in theme 4 (85/994, 8.5%) venerated older Asian Americans as “worthy of honor.”

CONCLUSIONS

The COVID-19 crisis had the unintended effect of garnering greater support for older Asian Americans. It is consequential that support be extended to this group not so much by virtue of their perceived vulnerability but more so in view of their boundless contributions and sacrifices.
Measuring the Digital Competence of Health Professionals: Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Mainz Anne , Nitsche Julia , Weirauch Vera , Meister Sven
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

Digital competence is listed as one of the key competences for lifelong learning and is increasing in importance not only in private life but also in professional life. There is consensus within the health care sector that digital competence (or digital literacy) is needed in various professional fields. However, it is still unclear what exactly the digital competence of health professionals should include and how it can be measured.

OBJECTIVE

This scoping review aims to provide an overview of the common definitions of digital literacy in scientific literature in the field of health care and the existing measurement instruments.

METHODS

Peer-reviewed scientific papers from the last 10 years (2013-2023) in English or German that deal with the digital competence of health care workers in both outpatient and inpatient care were included. The databases ScienceDirect, Scopus, PubMed, EBSCOhost, MEDLINE, OpenAIRE, ERIC, OAIster, Cochrane Library, CAMbase, APA PsycNet, and Psyndex were searched for literature. The review follows the JBI methodology for scoping reviews, and the description of the results is based on the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) checklist.

RESULTS

The initial search identified 1682 papers, of which 46 (2.73%) were included in the synthesis. The review results show that there is a strong focus on technical skills and knowledge with regard to both the definitions of digital competence and the measurement tools. A wide range of competences were identified within the analyzed works and integrated into a validated competence model in the areas of technical, methodological, social, and personal competences. The measurement instruments mainly used self-assessment of skills and knowledge as an indicator of competence and differed greatly in their statistical quality.

CONCLUSIONS

The identified multitude of subcompetences illustrates the complexity of digital competence in health care, and existing measuring instruments are not yet able to reflect this complexity.
An Efficient Ensemble Machine Learning Model for Cardiovascular Disease Prediction Using Digital Health Records
Authors: Sharanya B
Published: March 2024

Abstract: Detecting cardiovascular problems early is crucial for timely treatment. In our study, we employed machine learning to analyze a diverse set of information about individuals' lives and health, to predict cardiovascular disease. Ensuring data accuracy and addressing missing information were prioritized in our approach. Experimenting with different solo ML & ensemble ML methods, comprised of Random Forest and XGBoost with tuning, we achieved a notable 92% accuracy in identifying potential heart issues. Remarkably, combining multiple machine learning methods through ensemble learning proved even more effective than individual methods. Expanding our methodology to include Light GBM, Extra Tree, Decision Tree, SVM, Naive Bayes, QDA, & Adaboost enhanced the comprehensiveness of our analysis. Additionally, delving into ensemble learning methods such as bagging, boosting, tuning, & stacking further pushed the boundaries of predictive accuracy. In essence, our research outstands the potency of diverse ensemble machine-learning techniques and algorithms in early cardiovascular prediction. Ensemble methods, which combine different algorithms, emerged as powerful tools without relying on complex terminology.
Analysis of Women Safety in Indian Cities Using Machine Learning
Authors: Kumar Dr. G. Ravi
Published: March 2024

Abstract: In later times, ladies have been confronting an disturbing rise in viciousness, counting badgering, totally different cities. This frequently starts with stalking and can raise into injurious ambush. In this dialog, we are centering with in the area of social mediastages like Twitters, FB, and Insta at advancing the security of ladies in India. These stages give a chance at raise mindfulness and teachindividuals approximately taking unequivocal activities against damaging behavior. By utilizing hashtags and spreading messages all inclusive, ladies are enabled to openly express their conclusions and feelings. This empowers us to pick up experiences into their state ofintellect while ladies out for working or travel, utilizing open transportation, or within the nearness of new people. It makes a difference us decide whether they feel secure or not in these circumstances.These times, badgering and other shapes of savagery against ladies are common in numerous cities! Stalking is the primary step towards injurious badgering, which is now and then alluded to as manhandle attack? With specific reference to the utilization of various social media stages, counting Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, our essential center in this consider at with in the task with social media in advancing women's security in India. This exposition moreover emphasizes the require for common individuals to assume more duty in several Indian city neighborhoods in arrange to ensure the security of ladies in their quick region. Inside the Twitter app, a tweet comprises content messages, photographs, recordings, sound records, emoticons, and hashtags! These regions, require more consideration in regards with women's security, and communalengagement is crucial for improvement.
Text and Video Summarization Using ML
Authors: Karthik A.
Published: March 2024

Abstract: The Text and Video Summarization tool is a revolutionary approach to manage time and immense amount of data; one must go through. Current text summarization tools struggle to summarize large text files accurately and consistently, especially when dealing with different document formats and file lengths. This paper efficiently handles condenses large amounts of text to meet the growing need for more efficient information consumption accessible to all with a user-friendly interface. By integrating innovative methodologies, advanced NLP techniques, and a diverse dataset enriched with human insights, this project aims to advance the field of automated text summarization, contributing to more effective information condensation. The tool streamlines text summarization as well as video summarization capabilities into one umbrella, providing its users option and choice of even summarizing audio as well, this system offers a seamless and responsive solution. It contributes to a more efficient use of existing resources by producing summaries, making time management efficient and effective
THE MAIN PROBLEMS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN MODERN RUSSIA
Authors:   Bryansk State Academician I.G. Petrovski University, Igolnikova Inna , Vasin Sergey ,   Bryansk State Academician I.G. Petrovski University
Published: March 2024

The effectiveness of the development of construction companies in Russia is one of the most important topics for the modern construction market. In a country with vast expanses and a developing economy, the construction industry should play a key role in providing housing, infrastructure and industrial facilities. However, there are a number of problems that hinder the development of this industry in Russia. In the article, the authors define the role of construction organizations in society, identify the key problems of the development of the construction industry, and also identify “bottlenecks” in the activities of construction companies engaged in planning and implementing construction policy in the Russian Federation.
MICHEL FOUCAULT AS THE FOUNDER OF THE DOCTRINE OF DISCOURSE
Authors:   Bryansk State Academician I.G. Petrovski University, Shilina Svetlana , Shevchenko Kristina ,   Bryansk State Academician I.G. Petrovski University
Published: March 2024

The article deals with topical issues of the contribution of the French sociologist Michel Foucault to the development of sociological science. The authors of the article show that the scientist became one of the founders of the doctrine of discourse, considering the issues of interaction between society and government. The article also identifies milestones in the biography of the sociologist, and presents his main works. The views of the French scientist on the nature of power are analyzed. The authors conclude that the significance of M. Foucault's works for sociological science lies in the fact that he developed the concept of "archaeology of knowledge", which allows us to explore the historical, social and political conditions of the emergence and operation of knowledge, introduced the concept of discourse.
Strategic enhancement of Zakat collection and distribution in philanthropic institutions: integration of SERVQUAL, Kano, and QFD
Authors: Oemar Hirawati , Alifani Ulima , Orgianus Yan
Published: March 2024

Zakat philanthropic institutions have a pivotal role in fund collection and distribution, yet they haven't realized their full potential primarily due to diminished public trust. Addressing this challenge requires strategies to elevate service quality. This study introduces an integrated method combining SERVQUAL, Kano, and Quality Function Deployment (QFD) to optimize Zakat service quality. Out of twenty-one service attributes evaluated, fourteen were identified as pivotal for strategic enhancement, spanning areas like information management, human resources, and product diversification. Utilizing the QFD framework, these attributes were transformed into actionable quality improvement measures. The suggestions for quality improvement measures include refining website functionalities, ensuring consistent and engaging information dissemination, comprehensive employee training, introducing e-wallet options, and expanding student loan provisions. By integrating SERVQUAL, Kano, and QFD, this research offers a holistic assessment approach, emphasizing only those service aspects that truly resonate with donor satisfaction. The findings and recommendations present immediate actionable insights for institutions aiming to augment zakat collection and distribution efficacy.
Roadmap to achieve operational excellence through Lean Management implementation and quality management system conformance
Authors: El Affaki Oumaima , Benhadou Mariam , Haddout Abdellah
Published: March 2024

Automotive companies are facing major challenges, namely competitiveness and the evolution that characterizes the sector. To ensure their sustainability, companies operating in the automotive industry are concentrating their efforts on reducing waste sources throughout the supply chain by implementing a variety of Lean Management tools. The compliance of the quality management system with the requirements of the international automotive standard IATF 16949:2016 is also a top priority for automotive suppliers. IATF certification is required to operate in the automotive market and enables organizations to meet customer requirements and demonstrate the quality assurance of their systems. This paper analyzes the principles of the Lean Management organizational tools in correlation with the requirements of the IATF automotive standard and determines their synergistic impact on operational excellence. Based on the correlation analysis performed, an original roadmap that will serve as a guide for automotive companies has been developed. The findings show that in order to achieve operational excellence, it is necessary to implement the five Lean Management organizational tools in correlation with the operational requirements dictated in chapter 8 as well as the leadership requirements outlined in chapter 5 of the international automotive standard.
Combining artificial neural networks and fuzzy analytic network process for holistic sustainable performance evaluation in the Moroccan mining industry
Authors: Chayma Farchi , Badr Touzi , Fadwa Farchi , Ahmed Mousrij
Published: March 2024

This article delves into the evaluation of sustainable performance in the mining industry, employing the Fuzzy Analytic Network Process (FANP) method. It specifically concentrates on examining five pivotal dimensions of sustainable development: economic, social, environmental, operational, and stakeholders. Through the application of the FANP method, a meticulous prioritized ranking is established, not only for these dimensions but also for the specific fields within each of them. This holistic approach provides a comprehensive, well-balanced assessment of sustainable performance, offering a wealth of valuable insights that can guide decision-making processes. Moreover, the method's utility extends beyond the mining sector; it is generalized into a versatile model that can be applied across different industries and research domains. This adaptability is achieved by incorporating a machine learning algorithm, with a primary focus on a multilayer perceptron. This model enables the precise determination of a company's overall multidimensional performance by quantifying various facets of performance, among other considerations. The research presented in this article serves to bridge an existing gap in integrated studies specific to the Moroccan mining industry. It provides actionable insights that can significantly enhance management practices and foster sustainable development, making it a valuable contribution to both the industry and the broader research community.
The dynamics of port competition and efficiency in Vietnam amidst COVID-19: a decadal analysis
Authors: Thi Quach Ha , Duc Tran Thuan , Ngoc Nguyen Khanh , Thanh Le Phuong
Published: March 2024

Vietnamese seaports play an important role as crossroads for import, export and transformation in delivery from maritime transport to rail, road and inland waterway transport. Over the last two decades, the seaport system has been reformed with the participation of private and foreign investors. Consequently, this issue enhances competition between seaports and brings changes to the seaports’ operations. In this article, the relationship between seaport competition and efficiency is examined in the context of Vietnam, an emerging market economy. The longitudinal data from 2011 to 2022 is collected to quantify the competition degree of Vietnamese seaports and Data Envelopment Analysis is used to measure seaport efficiency. A number of measures are used to quantify the competition level of the seaport system over time, including concentration ratio, Gini index, and Hirschman-Herfindahl Index. Besides, market share at both national and regional levels and distance to the nearest competing seaport are criteria of port-level competition. The results advocate an increasing trend of seaport competition in Vietnam. Moreover, based on Tobit regression models, the competition among seaports relates positively to efficiency using both the 2021-2022 and 2015-2016 data sets. Under the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of external factors on seaport efficiency is insignificant and inconsistent due to the disruption of logistics systems and disrupted links to the outside environment.
The Problems of Free Will and Moral Responsibility in Buddhist Ethics
Authors: Volkova Vlada A.
Published: March 2024

At the end of the 20th century, a discipline of Buddhist ethics was formed in English-speaking countries, within the framework of which a community of closely interacting researchers is engaged in the comprehension and systematization of ethical positions within Buddhism, often resorting to the use of analytical philosophy tools. One of the directions within the discipline of Buddhist ethics is an attempt to embed the ethical content of Buddhism in a contemporary Western European philosophical context and to put before it questions characteristic of Western philosophy, for example, the questions of moral responsibility, free will and determinism. While some researchers believe that Buddhist texts reflect a compatibilist position, others see Buddhist ethical position as resembling incompatibilism. The first problem faced by Buddhist researchers interested in this topic is that Buddhism does not have a concept of “free will” similar to the one that exists in Western philosophy. Nevertheless, contemporary theorists believe that classical Buddhism contains enough material to allow for a conversation about causality and responsibility. The purpose of this research is to substantiate the possibility of discussing free will in the context of the ethics of Buddhism. In order to do this the research examines the key provisions of Buddhist teaching relevant in the context of free will: dependent arising, absence of self and karma. It is noted that one of the reasons for the difference in the conclusions of researchers of Buddhist ethics regarding the issue of free will and moral responsibility in Buddhism are the peculiarities of Theravada and Mahayana and their particular texts different theorists mainly refer to.
Digital Transformation of Socio-Technological Reality: Problems and Risks
Authors: Gnatik Ekaterina N.
Published: March 2024

The research is devoted to a discussion of social and humanitarian problems associated with tectonic changes in human life against the backdrop of total digitalization. The author's attention is focused on the uniqueness of the modern situation: never before have innovative technologies had the ability to penetrate so rapidly and deeply into the foundation of modern society, have they become so widespread and accessible to almost all peoples and cultures. At the same time, the undeniable public good and the most serious threats to society that digital reality technologies bring with them are in a very close relationship. This is especially true for artificial intelligence systems. Innovations transform the entire world order, bringing radical changes not only to the material sphere of life, but also to the spiritual and moral state of a person. The research notes that the introduction of information and communication technologies into the life of modern society occurs without reliable support on the results of preliminary experimental research, without taking into account a deep professional and responsible assessment of the social and psychological consequences of their impact on the individual and on society as a whole. As a result, at this stage, society is constantly faced with many negative aspects of the impact of high-tech means. The work examines some of them: a decrease in cognitive and analytical abilities, the devaluation of human labor, the criminalization of cyberspace, the spread of Deepfake technology. Particular attention is paid to the problem associated with the possibility of using information technology as a tool of psychological influence. Information and psychological warfare is implemented on the basis of social networks and artificial intelligence technologies, which provides the enemy with the opportunity to achieve superiority without the use of military force. Information and humanitarian actions in cyberspace, carried out by Western countries in order to destabilize our society, destroy its value foundations, reformat the consciousness, worldview and spiritual and moral qualities of citizens, are becoming increasingly large-scale and aggressive. The work notes that digitalization is gaining momentum, plunging society deeper into new circumstances and requiring decisive action aimed at overcoming the many threats specific to the modern high-tech era.
Buddhist Approach to the Ethical Analysis of Premeditated Murder
Authors: Ostrovskaya Helena P.
Published: March 2024

The purpose of the research is to explicate the Buddhist principles of ethical analysis of premeditated murder as an immoral act. The author solves this problem through the method of case study of exegetical treatises of outstanding Buddhist thinkers Vasubandhu (4th-5th centuries) and Yašomitra (8th century). It is shown that the ethical analysis of premeditated murder is based on a religious anthropological concept (the Buddhist doctrine of human action producing karmic retribution). Sinful intent is interpreted as an immoral mental urge that generated a verbal intention to take the life of a certain person or a certain animal. According to the canonical point of view, there are three mental roots of immoral acts - greed, hatred, ignorance. The ethnical analysis of sinful intent is aimed at determining the connection of intent with any of these three mental phenomena. In accordance with this principle, Buddhist thinkers have identified three types of premeditated murder. All of them produce a “black” (unfavorable) karmic fruit, i.e. an unfortunate form of rebirth, exacerbating physical suffering. Great attention is paid by the author to the problem of the karmic responsibility of individuals ordering murders and the executors of such orders. In the considered sources, the verbal order to kill and its physical execution are interpreted as equally immoral actions that produce collective karmic responsibility. The author of the research examines in detail a special class of premeditated murder, fraught with inevitable infernal retribution. This class includes murders of benefactors (mother, father, arhat) and Buddhist ascetics practicing asceticism. These malicious sins were interpreted as an insurmountable obstacle to achieving a soteriological goal, even in the distant transcendental future. It is shown that Buddhist exegetes have developed principles for diagnosing these sins and characterized the immoral personal characteristics of sinners (disrespect towards parents, Buddhist preachers and religious ascetics, heretical denial of spiritual values, shamelessness, arrogance, ignorant self-will, misanthropy).
Morphology of V.N. Ilyin in the Context of World Philosophical Thought
Authors: Ermishin Oleg T.
Published: March 2024

The research is devoted to the morphology that V.N. Ilyin developed in the work Static and Dynamics of Pure Form and other archival texts. Morphology is central to the philosophy of V.N. Ilyin, but it remains an unexplored subject. The article’s author explores the morphology of the philosopher from a historical and philosophical point of view. In addition to apparent influences (G.W. Leibniz, E. Husserl, N. Lossky), the article’s author revealed the connection of V.N. Ilyin’s ideas with the history of Western European philosophy and his attitude to medieval thinkers. The author considered how V.N. Ilyin understood and assessed his modern philosophy and its results by the middle of the twentieth century. V.N. Ilyin especially paid attention to phenomenology and its connection with morphology, analyzing phenomenology's influence on existential philosophy. In addition to phenomenology, V.N. Ilyin highly appreciated the intuitism of H. Bergson and N. Lossky. The third main philosophical direction in the twentieth century for V.N. Ilyin was religious philosophy (Neo-Thomists and followers of H. Bergson), which aimed at creating axiology, a new system of values. V.N. Ilyin sought to combine various philosophical ideas in the project of morphology based on logic and scientific methodology. He stated the need to reform formal logic and create “metalogic” that would be more consistent with the philosophical tasks of the twentieth century. The morphology of V.N. Ilyin is based on the idea of synthesis and focuses on creating universal science. The comparison of various philosophical ideas of the twentieth century with morphology makes it possible to understand better his philosophical worldview, the course of his reflections, and the meaning of the morphological project.