bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Frenotomía en lactantes con anquiloglosia y dificultades en la lactancia materna
Authors: Román Guillén Janira , Álvarez Ruiz Laura Teresa , López Martínez Eva , Gomez Papi Adolfo
Published: November 2023

Aunque falta evidencia de alta calidad, se sugiere realizar la frenotomía si se reportan dificultades en la lactancia materna asociadas a la anquiloglosia.

Para evaluar si la frenotomía es segura y aporta beneficios a corto y largo plazo, se diseñó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y retrospectivo con 206 lactantes de 34 o más semanas de gestación a los que se había realizado la frenotomía por presentar anquiloglosia y dificultades en la lactancia materna.

El grado de anquiloglosia se valoró según la clasificación de C Genna y E Coryllos; y las tomas al pecho se evaluaron mediante la Bristol Breastfeeding Assessment Tool (BBAT). Si persistían las dificultades tras modificar la posición, se procedía a practicar la frenotomía.

Se utilizó el programa IBM SPSS Statistics 25 para realizar un análisis descriptivo; un estudio de frecuencias; la prueba de Chi Cuadrado (X2); una prueba T-student para datos emparejados; y una regresión lineal.

La calidad de la toma mejoró tras la frenotomía (4,875 vs 7,580; p=0.000); y, a largo plazo, el 76.9% seguía con lactancia materna exclusiva durante 4 meses o más, que se asoció con menor dolor al amamantar (p=0.001) y tomas al pecho más cortas y espaciadas (p=0.027). La tasa de complicaciones fue muy baja.

La frenotomía practicada en lactantes con dificultades en la LM es un procedimiento seguro que conlleva una mejora significativa de la calidad de la toma al pecho, reduce el dolor al amamantar y la duración de las tomas, lo que contribuye a prolongar la lactancia materna exclusiva.
Mulheres privadas de liberdade e suas trajetórias de vida escolar
Authors: Bonato Fernanda Soares da Silva , Hernandes Linccon Fricks , Bonato Leandro Alves , Pinto Antonio Henrique
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo descrever as narrativas de mulheres privadas de liberdade e suas trajetórias de vida escolar, demonstrando como essas vêm (re) significando suas vidas dentro do presídio, e como a escola pode mudar a maneira como percebem seu mundo e as possibilidades que podem vir após suas passagens pelo sistema prisional. O estudo foi realizado no Centro Prisional Feminino de Cachoeiro de Itapemirim (CPFCI). Trata-se de um estudo de abordagem qualitativa com viés da pesquisa participante. O desenvolvimento da pesquisa utilizou-se de diferentes instrumentos para a avaliação como o Diário de campo, o relato escrito das participantes durante as aulas, como também foi utilizado como forma de investigação questionários com perguntas abertas e fechadas, possibilitando o direcionamento das perguntas para alcançar o objetivo proposto nesse processo de conhecimento da aprendizagem dessas alunas. Conclui-se que o processo educacional dessas alunas dentro do sistema prisional apresenta características que vão para além dos muros institucionais, demonstrando que houve eficácia das aulas ao revelar, mesmo que de maneira tímida, a participação dessas alunas ao poderem expor seus sentimentos e pensamentos, possibilitando um espaço para um diálogo que oferece a oportunidade de repensar o próprio lugar de ser e estar no mundo, possibilitando que as mesmas possam reconhecer suas potencialidades e trilhar outros caminhos para além da ilegalidade.
The Elephant and the Goddess: How Water Systems Models Could Help Preserve Civil Life
Authors:   Founding President, CHI, James William ,   University Professor Emeritus, University of Guelph
Published: November 2023

In this paper, the elephant in the room is the issue of projected longer-term population growths and declines in a finite world, while the Greek goddess Panacea is the opportunity to non-disruptively attain populations that live sustainably and solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. Particularly addressed in this paper is the potential of water systems models and modeling to facilitate a transition to planning for long-term sustainable lives of sustained quality. Anent “longer term”, for simplicity we consider both a typical period of family memory, for instance from 1880 to 2100, or 220 years, about seven or eight generations, as well as the anthropocene millenia. After setting down background definitions and introducing the underlying issues, we review key population and well-being trends, attitudes, and impacts, citing acknowledged experts. How, where, and when population and economic decline will occur is not covered; the paper rather suggests implications for water resources engineering and for water management modeling, even if the transition will be patchy in space and time. Confronting imminent degrowth, significant revisions of current water modeling practice are suggested: planned, phased, orderly removal of projected and existing urban development and drainage infrastructure and, for instance and where applicable, systematic restoration of keystone ecology and natural hydrology. Whether the imminent degrowth era will persist is uncertain, evidently. Also alluded to is degrowth’s countervailing assurance of improved well-being, providing more time for individuals to further their personal interests. The original PowerPoint presentation is at Robillynians.org and also at the CHI website (James 2023). Questions raised and the answers given at the presentation are included in the appendix to this paper.
Baroreflex sensitivity is impaired in survivors of mild COVID‐19 at 3–6 months of clinical recovery; association with carotid artery stiffness
Authors: Srivastava Prachi , Nabeel P. M. , Raj Kiran V. , Soneja Manish , Chandran Dinu S. , Joseph Jayaraj , Wig Naveet , Jaryal Ashok Kumar , Thijssen Dick , Deepak Kishore Kumar
Published: November 2023

The association between the stiffening of barosensitive regions of central arteries and the derangements in baroreflex functions remains unexplored in COVID‐19 survivors. Fifty‐seven survivors of mild COVID‐19 (defined as presence of upper respiratory tract symptoms and/or fever without shortness of breath or hypoxia; SpO2 > 93%), with an age range of 22–66 years (27 females) participated at 3–6 months of recovering from the acute phase of RT‐PCR positive COVID‐19. Healthy volunteers whose baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) and arterial stiffness data were acquired prior to the onset of the pandemic constituted the control group. BRS was found to be significantly lower in the COVID survivor group for the systolic blood pressure‐based sequences (BRSSBP) [9.78 (7.16–17.74) ms/mmHg vs 16.5 (11.25–23.78) ms/mmHg; p = 0.0253]. The COVID survivor group showed significantly higher carotid β stiffness index [7.16 (5.75–8.18) vs 5.64 (4.34–6.96); (p = 0.0004)], and pulse wave velocity β (PWVβ) [5.67 (4.96–6.32) m/s vs 5.12 (4.37–5.41) m/s; p = 0.0002]. BRS quantified by both the sequence and spectral methods showed an inverse correlation with PWVβ in the male survivors. Impairment of BRS in the male survivors of mild COVID‐19 at 3–6 months of clinical recovery shows association with carotid artery stiffness.
Numerical investigation of different biomass feedstock on syngas production using steam gasification and thermodynamic analysis
Authors: Wu Hao , Zhang Liping , Xiao Bing
Published: November 2023

Extensive research has been done to provide energy from renewable sources due to climate change, global warming and limited fossil resources. Due to its low energy density, biomass is one of the renewable energy sources that is not used directly. Biomass is a clean, renewable energy source with a zero carbon dioxide release rate. Gasification is a chemical process that converts carbonaceous materials like biomass into gaseous fuels or useful chemical raw materials for gasification to occur in an oxygen-deficient environment with a requirement for heat which needs mediators for the reaction, like air, oxygen, superheated steam, or a combination of these. This study has been conducted to investigate the impact of the type of biomass feed on the production of syngas using the steam gasification method. Therefore, rice husk, wood chip, wood residue, coffee bean and green waste are considered, and the impact of gasification temperature and steam to biomass ratio (S/B) is investigated. According to the results, wood residue produces the most hydrogen compared to other feeds. With the increase of gasification temperature, an increase-decrease trend in the mass flow rate of hydrogen and an increase trend in the mass flow rate of carbon monoxide can be seen. The hydrogen produced in wood residue is 855 kg/h at S/B of 0.2 as well as a gasification temperature of 1200 °C. The lowest mass flow rate of hydrogen and carbon monoxide is related to green waste feed.
Investigation of structural properties and antibacterial activity of AgO nanoparticle extract from Solanum nigrum/Mentha leaf extracts by green synthesis method
Authors: Mohanaparameswari Subramanian , Balachandramohan Manavalan , Sasikumar Ponnusamy , Rajeevgandhi Chinnaiyan , Vimalan Mark , Pugazhendhi Sanmugam , Ganesh Kumar Krishnamurthy , Albukhaty Salim , Sulaiman Ghassan M. , Abomughaid Mosleh M. , Abu-Alghayth Mohammed
Published: November 2023

Solanum nigrum and Mentha leaf extracts were used as reducing and stabilizing reagents in the green synthesis of silver oxide nanoparticles (AgO NPs), and their antibacterial efficacy was subsequently evaluated. The structure and morphology of AgO NPs were evaluated using X-ray diffraction and filed emission scanning electron microscope. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy images were used to analyze the characteristics of certain particles with clearly discernible atomic structures. The functional group and elemental composition of AgO NPs were investigated using fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy was used to determine the energy band gap (E
g) of the sample. The dielectric constant of both samples was found to be inversely proportional to frequency, whereas the dielectric loss was found to be directly proportional to temperature but directly proportional to frequency. This suggests that the space charge has an effect on the mechanism of charge transfer as well as polarizability. AC conductivity rises and is inversely proportional to temperature increases. AgO NPs had a size range of around 56 nm and were mostly spherical. The antibacterial potential of the synthesized AgO NPs using both extracts was compared by the well-diffusion method. AgO NPs at 50–100 µg·mL−1 concentration significantly inhibited the bacterial growth of Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumonia.
Robust speckle-free imaging using random lasers enhanced by TiN nanoparticles in complex scattering environments
Authors: Wan Yuan , Li Zhihao , Liu Zexu , Yang Yang , Wang Hongzhen , Liu Xianlong , Cai Yangjian
Published: November 2023

A light source with narrowband, sufficient brightness, and low spatial coherence is required for certain applications such as optical imaging and free-space optical communication. In this study, our focus was to investigate a novel imaging laser source, specifically a low-threshold random laser enhanced by TiN nanoparticles. The results demonstrate that the random laser spectrum exhibits an impressive bandwidth of 0.23 nm, accompanied by an incredibly low spatial coherence factor of merely 0.15. Due to the low spatial coherence of random laser, the speck contrast is less than 0.02 when the light passes through a scattering system. Notably, when compared to traditional lasers, the use of a random laser yields significantly superior imaging quality in both scatterless and complex scattering environments. This finding highlights the immense potential of the random laser as a narrowband and low spatial coherence laser source for robust speckle-free imaging applications, particularly in environments with intricate scattering phenomena. Furthermore, this breakthrough can be extended to various other domains, including free-space optical communication.
Number of samples to use in estimating sinewave amplitude in the presence of noise
Authors: Alegria Francisco André Corrêa
Published: November 2023

The number of samples required to estimate the amplitude of a digitized sinewave depends on the amount of additive noise present, more specifically, on the precision of the estimator used which is depends directly on the additive noise standard deviation. Here an analytical approximate expression for this precision is derived and then used to derive an analytical expression useful in computing the minimum of number of samples that should be acquired to guarantee a given bound on the prevision of the sinewave amplitude estimates.
Valoración social de humedales costeros en el noroeste de México
Authors: Ruiz Luna Arturo , De la Rosa-Velázquez Mayra Isabel
Published: November 2023

Los humedales aportan servicios ecosistémicos determinantes para el bienestar humano; sin embargo, su valor e importancia se estiman principalmente desde una visión económica que provee información relevante, pero que no necesariamente contribuye a su conservación, desplazando en ocasiones visiones de manejo definidas localmente por los beneficiarios cercanos o directos. Considerando lo anterior, en este trabajo se estimó el valor social que los beneficiarios locales asignan a los humedales costeros y sus servicios ecosistémicos en el sur de Sinaloa, a partir de un marco metodológico participativo, espacialmente explícito. Los resultados indican que el valor social se asocia con la localidad de los beneficiarios, con la presencia de servicios de provisión con valor económico ofrecidos por los humedales, así como con condiciones sociales que favorecen la educación ambiental. Los aspectos relacionados con la historia y la espiritualidad tuvieron escasa relevancia en la valoración de los humedales.
Milpa ecologies: Transgenerational foodways in Tlaxcala, Mexico
Authors: Alcántara Keitlyn
Published: November 2023

Through a case study born from archaeological fieldwork in Tlaxcala, Mexico, this article provides an example of place-based foodways that have been used to transmit belief systems and ways of life that resist dominant frameworks of power across time. Foodways, as a site of daily engagements with the full food cycle, can be used to concretize dominant systems of power (e.g., industrial agriculture) but can also be used to build countersystems. Using the example of milpa agriculture and “Maíz Culture,” this case study demonstrates how key ecological philosophies have served as effective and resilient adaptive strategies from which to respond to shifting threats across time—from Aztec and Spanish colonialism to contemporary resistance to neoliberalism. Although agroecology is rooted in indigenous origins, the global adoption of agroecology often focuses heavily on what is planted but fails to center the how—the relationships and values that indigenous ecologies embody. To adopt the planting principles of agroecology without centering indigenous philosophies results in food systems that replicate colonial extraction. While these philosophies are rooted in locally defined practices, they also serve to support a broader unlearning of colonial worldviews within the systems that overshadow the day-to-day experiences of researchers. Using foodways to bridge the time between the archaeological past and agroecological present unmasks normalized worldviews, such as capitalism, neoliberalism, and industrialism to show that, while they are dominant, they are not inevitable nor singular. Please refer to Supplementary Materials, Full text Spanish version of this article, for a full text Spanish version of this article.
Nonalcoholic Fatty Pancreas Disease
Authors: Jeon Hankyu , Jung Min Kyu , Lee Jae Min
Published: November 2023

Nonalcoholic fatty pancreas disease (NAFPD) is a condition characterized by the accumulation of excess fat in the pancreas, commonly occurring in individuals with obesity. The diagnostic evaluation of NAFPD is mostly composed of image tests, but it is still less standardized. NAFPD is closely linked to metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, acute pancreatitis, pancreatic fistula, pancreatic cancer, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, further research is needed to investigate the mechanisms underlying these relevant clinical consequences. In terms of treatment, strategies aimed at minimizing pancreatic fat accumulation through dietary modifications and regular exercise, similar to the management of NAFLD, may be beneficial.
The variability of CT scan protocols for total hip arthroplasty: a call for harmonisation
Authors: Ramesh Angelika , Di Laura Anna , Henckel Johann , Hart Alister
Published: November 2023

CT is the principal imaging modality used for the pre-operative 3D planning and assessment of total hip arthroplasty (THA).

The image quality offered by CT has a radiation penalty to the patient. Higher than necessary radiation exposure is of particular concern when imaging young patients and women of childbearing age, due to the greater risk of radiation-induced cancer in this group.

A harmonised low-dose CT protocol is needed, evidenced by the huge variability in the 17 protocols reviewed. The majority of the protocols were incomplete, leading to uncertainty among radiographers when performing the scans.

Only three protocols (20%) were optimised for both ‘field of view’ and image acquisition parameters. 10 protocols (60%) were optimised for ‘field of view’ only. These protocols included imaging of the relevant landmarks in the bony pelvis in addition to the knees – the reference for femoral anteversion.

CT parameters, including the scanner kilovoltage (kV), milliamperage–time product (mAs) and slice thickness, must be optimised with a ‘field of view’ that includes the relevant bony landmarks. The recommended kV and mAs values were very wide ranging from 100 to 150 and from 100 to 250, respectively.

The large variability that exists amongst the CT protocols illustrates the need for a more consistent low-dose CT protocol for the planning of THA. This must provide an optimal balance between image quality and radiation dose to the patient.

Current CT scanners do not allow for measurements of functional pelvic orientation and additional upright imaging modalities are needed to augment them.
Contract in the mechanism of legal regulation of relations with the participation of consumers
Authors: Banasevych I.I.
Published: November 2023

The scientific article is devoted to the study of the mechanism of legal regulation of contractual relations in general and the role of the contract in the means of legal regulation of relations with the participation of consumers. In the article, based on the analysis of scientific literature and current legislation, the structural elements of the mechanism of legal regulation of contractual relations with the participation of consumers are analyzed, their characteristics are carried out, and the place and meaning of the contract in this mechanism is clarified. Elements of the means of legal regulation of contractual relations with the participation of consumers include regulatory basis; legal facts; civil rights and obligations of consumers and business entities; implementation of legal norms and subjective civil rights and obligations; protection of subjective civil rights and legitimate interests of participants in consumer relations. It is proved that the meaning and place of the contract in the legal regulation of contractual relations with the participation of consumers is expressed in the equivalent of the ratio of normative and individual regulators of these relations. The place of unfair contract terms in the ratio of normative and individual in the regulation of contractual relations with the participation of consumers is studied. It has been established that the current state of legal law of relations with the participation of consumers indicates their detailed legal regulation by acts of civil legislation. It was concluded that despite a significant number of imperative norms in the legal regulation of contractual relations involving consumers, the contract performs not only the role of a legal fact, which is the basis for the emergence of the specified relationship but also the function of an individual regulator, in which its parties, based on the principle of disposition get the opportunity to regulate those areas of their contractual interaction that are not mediated by normative regulation.
Environmental information and information about the state of food security: the relationship of the concepts
Authors: Hafurova O.V. , Novak T.S.
Published: November 2023

The article is devoted to the study of such an urgent issue for the modern stage of our state’s existence as the legal provision of informing the population about the state of food security. As a result, a theoretical and legal analysis of the concept of «environmental information» was carried out in the context of providing the population with information about the state of food security in the country. The expediency of expanding the content of the term «environmental information» with information about the state of health and safety of people has been determined. This information should not only relate to food safety information, but also include information on the country’s food security status. The corresponding amendments to the environmental legislation regarding the definition of the concept of «environmental information» as meeting the international standards of environmental information were positively evaluated. The need to include information on the quality and safety of food products in the food safety criteria is substantiated. Attention is focused on negative trends in the legal regulation of ensuring the quality and safety of food products in the conditions of war. A conclusion was made about the violation of a number of principles of state policy in the sphere of ensuring sanitary and epidemic welfare of the population due to: simplification of state registration of plant protection products; simplification of state registration of plant varieties that were created using genetically modified sources; enabling the introduction into circulation of feed additives that consist of, contain or are made from genetically modified organisms. It has been proven that the implementation of such regulatory provisions can pose threats to both human health and the natural environment.
Rapport de cas : Amincissement des couches de fibres nerveuses et des cellules ganglionnaires rétiniennes sur la tomographie par cohérence optique en domaine spectral à la suite de multiples AVC
Authors: Froumis Nicholas Andrew
Published: November 2023

Un homme de 62 ans de race blanche s’est présenté à un examen de routine avec les antécédents d’un AVC de l’artère cérébrale moyenne (ACM) gauche survenu cinq ans auparavant, ce qui a entraîné une aphasie importante, mais aucun déficit sensori-moteur ou visuel initial. Un épisode convulsif a nécessité une hospitalisation deux ans plus tard et de multiples attaques corticales et sous-corticales bilatérales ont été révélées par des tests par IRM subséquents. Au moment où il s’est présenté, les meilleures acuités corrigées étaient de 20/20+ O.U. par correction astigmatique hypermétropique légère. L’évaluation du champ visuel avec la technologie de doublement de fréquence a révélé une quadranopsie supérieure gauche incongrue. Les segments antérieurs présentaient une légère blépharite mixte bilatérale, mais n’étaient autrement pas notables. L’examen du fond d’œil sous pupille dilatée a révélé une légère pâleur du disque optique temporel et une excavation O.U. modérée. La tomographie par cohérence optique (TCO) en domaine spectral a révélé un amincissement marqué et symétrique de la couche inférieure et temporelle des couches de fibres nerveuses rétiniennes (CFNR), ainsi qu’un amincissement bilatéral diffus des cellules ganglionnaires rétiniennes. Ce cas montre comment la détection par TCO de la perte rétrograde des fibres nerveuses et des cellules ganglionnaires peut être plus efficace que le dépistage visuel pour révéler l’étendue des lésions post-chiasmatique dans le contexte de multiples AVC.
La diplopie comme symptôme de l’artérite à cellules géantes
Authors: Nealon Cari , Canania Rachael
Published: November 2023

Les patients qui ont des paralysies du nerf crânien acquises associées à une

variété d’étiologies se présentent souvent dans les cliniques de soins oculovisuels

primaires. Bien que l’ischémie microvasculaire soit l’association la

plus courante chez les adultes plus âgés, les paralysies du nerf crânien peuvent

être associées à d’autres étiologies plus insidieuses, comme l’artérite

à cellules géantes (ACG). Ce rapport de cas décrit une présentation inhabituelle

de l’ACG avec une implication oculaire et souligne l’importance

d’élargir la liste des diagnostics différentiels de diplopie.
Use of phase change materials in wood and wood-based composites for thermal energy storage: A Review
Authors: Rodríguez Gustavo E. , Ávila Cecilia Bustos , Cloutier Alain
Published: November 2023

Using phase change materials (PCMs) is an efficient solution for reducing energy consumption in buildings. These materials have a large capacity for storing thermal energy, making them an appealing option for energy management purposes. Phase change materials have been successfully incorporated into various construction materials such as concrete, brick, or plaster. The primary objective of this review is to examine previous studies conducted on the application of PCMs in wood. The initial section presents an overview of the direct impregnation techniques utilized for wooden materials. This is followed by a discussion on the implementation of macroencapsulated PCMs in wooden structures that are typically present in residential buildings. In addition, the use of shape-stabilized PCM/wood composites, preventing potential leaks during the phase change transition, is explored. Finally, patents related to the use of PCMs in wood are described. Future challenges include the incorporation of PCMs into wood composites to improve their thermal properties. This literature review shows that there is a gap in knowledge regarding the utilization of phase change materials in wood-based panels such as oriented strandboards, fiberboards, and particleboards. This provides an opportunity for future research to improve the performance of the products manufactured by the wood-based panels industry.
The effectiveness of competitive activity in the sport of horticulture
Authors:   Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics, Lytvynenko A. , Mulyk V. ,   Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture
Published: November 2023

Purpose: to investigate the efficiency of the competitive activity of skilled sledders in the competitive section «duel». Material and methods. The following methods were used in the research: the analysis and generalization of data of the special scientific literature; the analysis of protocols and video recordings of the competitive activity of the qualified greyhounds; methods of mathematical statistics. The competitive activity (47 fights) at the championships and cups of Ukraine in 2021-2023 in the section «duel» in all weight categories of male athletes among adults (18 years and older) was studied. Results: the study of competitive activity showed that 67 % of the time of fights in the competitions in the field of hornting is held in the stand, and 33 % in the floor. Scoring points in the ground can be obtained by holding (1 and 2 points) and strikes that hit the opponent (1 point). From the stand-up position, the athletes scored 54 points (65 %), and 29 points (35 %) in the ground. In 31 % of the fights, the victory was achieved by scoring points, 31 % by painful techniques, 23 % by choking techniques and 15 % by knockout blows. An early victory in the sport of horting is possible by executing an effective painful or choke hold, a knockout punch, and one of the athletes scoring 6 points. The distribution of early wins by competition round shows that in the first round, 67 % of athletes won. In the second round, athletes achieved early victories in 33% of the matches. In 45 % of the fights, the athletes achieved an early victory through painful techniques. Of these, 75 % were arm holds and 25 % were leg holds. In 33 % of the fights, the athletes achieved victory through choke holds. The winner was determined by knockout in 22 % of fights. Conclusions. Adult male athletes use striking and wrestling techniques in the fights of the «duel» competitive section. The most effective technique for achievement of victory by points and early victory is a wrestling technique. In competitive fights in a stance, the most effective throws are those with a leg grab. Insufficient mastery of wrestling technique leads to the defeat of an athlete in the first round by a suffocating or painful hold. It is determined that transfers to the ground are not evaluated by judges, but create conditions for the further implementation of holds, painful and suffocating techniques. In the ground, the most effective are painful arm holds and chokes. Striking techniques are used mainly as a preparatory technique for throws and painful and suffocating holds. In the second round, the importance of performing holds increases.
Physical therapy of children of the first year of life with innate muscular torticollis
Authors:   Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A.S. Makarenko, Sehyda Maryna , Rudenko Anna ,   Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A.S. Makarenko, Zviriaka Oleksandr ,   Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A.S. Makarenko
Published: November 2023

he article considers the peculiarities of the use of physical therapy in innate muscular torticollis in children of the first year of life. It was found that the most effective means of physical therapy for this age group of children with this pathology are kinesitherapy, massage, hydrokinesiotherapy and preformed physical factors. The peculiarities of the application of kinesitherapy and massage techniques depending on the side of the lesion are reflected. It is established that the above means are aimed at eliminating the deformation and preventing the development of further complications of the musculoskeletal system in children of the first year of life.
Latest methods of rehabilitation of children with diseases of the central nervous system and musculoskeletal system. Experience of work of KNP «City children's hospital №5» of Kharkiv city council
Authors:   Municipal non-commercial enterprise ", Mikeladze Irina ,   City children's hospital № 5",   of the Kharkiv city council, Salnikova Vladlena ,   Municipal non-commercial enterprise "City children's hospital № 5" of the Kharkiv city council
Published: November 2023

The modern data, analysis and generalization of scientific approaches to methods of rehabilitation of children with lesions of the central nervous system and musculoskeletal system are in the article presents. The effectiveness of rehabilitation measures in various forms of the disease has been determined and based on the results of our own clinical observations of patients with cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes.
Substantiation of strategies for individual psychological support of basketball players
Authors:   Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture, Gant Helen , Mingyu Zhou ,   Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture
Published: November 2023

The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of individualized psychological strategies developed for basketball players aged 12-14 years and aimed at improving their sports competence. Material and methods. The study was conducted among 24 basketball players aged 12 to 14 years. Participants were divided into the main group (MG) and the control group (CG). Athletes from the MG took part in a remote psychological support program. To evaluate the effectiveness of psychological support strategies, the "Self-perceptions for children: manual and questionnaires" method was used according to the standardized procedure outlined in the original manual by Susan Harter (2012). Written consent from the parents of the participants was obtained before the survey, ensuring that their data would be processed confidentially and used only within the scope of the research. Young athletes were asked to complete a questionnaire covering aspects of their self-perception of sporting achievements, social perception, academic competence, physical fitness, overall self-esteem, and more. Within the framework of the individual trajectory of psychological support, athletes from the MG participated in remote sessions where developed individualized psychological support strategies were employed. It has been demonstrated that individual and group psychological strategies, developed based on contemporary theories and scientific research, effectively enhance the self-perception and social skills of young basketball players aged 12-14 years. It is substantiated that the use of remote technologies, such as video conferences and chats, allows for an individualized approach to each player, even at a distance, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the psychological support program. It has been proven that the integration of modern theories of self-regulation, positive thinking, and other psychological approaches into the practice of psychological support for young athletes contributes to overcoming internal barriers and achieving new heights in sports performance. The analysis highlights the importance of an individualized approach in psychological support, emphasizing its role as a key factor in the development and self-realization strategies of athletes.
Optimisation of motor activity of senior preschool children in natural conditions by means of sports games
Authors:   Oleksandr Dovzhenko Hlukhiv National Pedagogical University, Titarenko Svitlana
Published: November 2023

The article analyzes research on the problem of optimizing motor activity in children of older preschool age. An important factor affecting the health and performance of a child’s body is motor activity, i.e., the natural need for movement, the satisfaction of which is an indispensable condition for the comprehensive development of the child. Only such motor activity, which is within the limits of optimal values, is useful for the child’s body. Since hypodynamic and hyperkinesia equally negatively affect the development of a preschooler’s body, providing preschool children with a rational level of motor activity requires careful attention from specialists. Research goal – optimization of physical activity for older preschool children in natural conditions through sports games. During the experimental research, the following methods were used: analysis of special scientific and methodical literature; pedagogical experiment; control tests; methods of mathematical statistics. The results. On the basis of the analysis of scientific and methodological literature, we identified the main criteria of volume, duration, intensity of determining motor activity in children at the age of six. The level of organization in older preschool children’s motor activity was determined. A system for optimizing the physical activity of older preschool children in natural conditions through active use of sports games is presented, consisting of two stages. The work system for optimizing motor activity of older preschool children in natural conditions is presented, which includes two stages. The first stage – cognitive – involved familiarizing children with physical and health activities in the air, forming ideas about motor activity in natural conditions. The goal of the second stage in the work - the activity stage was to activate motor activity of older preschoolers in natural conditions. Practical recommendations for educators on optimizing motor activity of older preschool children in natural conditions are offered.
Ways of Adaption a Social Support System to People’s of the Retirement Age Needs
Authors: HOREMYKINA YULIIA , DIDKIVSKA OLENA
Published: November 2023

Ukraine, as a socially oriented state, is building its own social support system, within which pensioners are a significant part of recipients of social benefits and consumers of social services. In this regard, a number of issues related to identifying retired people’s needs, adapting the social support system to them, and its real capabilities to meet these needs are relevant. Therefore, this article is devoted to the problems of retired citizens’ needs and the ability of Ukrainian social support system to meet these needs. The purpose of the article is to study the specifics of the needs for providing effective social support and improving the quality of life of the elderly, especially in the conditions of increasing risks of social vulnerability and narrowing financial capacity of social protection. The authors have analyzed the specificity of emotional, physiological, physical, cultural, and intellectual needs caused by the retired people’s age characteristics. It has been established that retired people’s needs are generally characterized by subjectivity, which is formed by four main factors: 1) their age; 2) their state of health; 3) their financial well-being; 4) having the relatives who can provide assistance if it is needed. The ways of adapting the social support system to the needs of the elderly, which are represented by both traditional and innovative social practices existing in the country, are outlined. Traditional practices include: 1) financial support, including pensions and financial assistance; 2) support in the form of food, fuel, medicines, hygiene products, providing hot meals, etc.; 3) social services at home and in residential institutions; 4) psychological and social support in the form of various consultations, organization of cultural leisure, etc. At the same time, it is concluded that in the future the role of innovative practices of social work with the elderly will increase, including socio-psychological counseling, the organization of new type of residential care facilities to eliminate social isolation and promote their active participation in social life, integrated social services, and the functioning of mutual aid groups. Thus, the scientific novelty of this article lies in the improvement of approaches to determining the retired people’s subjective needs and the development of ways of adapting the social support system to the needs of these citizens by presenting a scheme of establishing connections between characteristics, needs, and policies. The authors used the following methods of scientific research: analysis and synthesis, logical generalization, graphic method.
Історія митної справи на українських землях в працях сучасних вітчизняних економістів та юристів (від 2010 р.)
Authors: Дячок Олег
Published: November 2023

Актуальність. Статтю присвячено розгляду публікацій останніх років з історії митної справи України у працях сучасних вітчизняних економістів та правознавців-адміністративістів. Це пояснюється тим, що з’явилася низка таких міждисциплінарних публікацій, в яких мають враховуватися підходи і здобутки трьох наук – історії, права та економіки.

Мета статті полягає у з’ясуванні наукового рівня й міждисциплінарних зв’язків публікацій, цілком або частково присвячених історії митної справи України, написаних представниками економічної та адміністративно-правової науки.

Результати статті полягають у критичному розборі періодизації та змісту історії митної справи України, оприлюднених у наукових публікаціях, дисертаційних дослідженнях та підручниках і посібниках представників економічної та адміністративно-правової науки. Встановлено, що хибна періодизація, запропонована колективом авторів у 2005 р., була відтворена у підручнику 2010 р., а з останнього її некритично запозичили автори кількох статей і дисертації. У багатьох працях відсутні згадки про митну систему на українських землях, що з середин XIV ст. входили до складу різних держав, а також про Українську Народну Республіку та Українську Державу.

Натомість якіснішими за змістом є дослідження, присвячені окремому часовому періодові або певному регіону.

Зроблено висновки, що значна частина фахівців у галузі економіки та адміністративного права практично необізнані з солідним доробком сучасних вітчизняних істориків, з історичними джерелами, наслідком чого є хибні твердження та пропуски значних часових періодів. Вважаємо, що невеликі за обсягом статті, в яких автори намагаються охарактеризувати усю багатовікову історію митної справи на українських землях є непродуктивними. Значно вищу цінність мають студії, в яких розглянуто окремий період чи певний аспект даної проблематики, а також дослідження з історії митних відносин у окремій місцевості нашої держави, що сприятиме появі нових синтетичних праць.
Історико-хронологічна оцінка археологічних матеріалів стародавніх знахідок Нахчиваня
Authors: Тахірлі Айтен
Published: November 2023

Сприятливі природно-географічні умови території Нахчивані давали можливість людям селитися тут з давніх часів. Археологічні пам'ятники займають важливе місце у вивченні давньої історії Нахчиваню. Ці пам'ятники привертають увагу дослідників ще з 70-х років XIX століття. У той період в Нахчивані було виявлено багато археологічних пам'яток. Після здобуття Азербайджаном незалежності була проведена велика робота в галузі досліджень, реєстрації та охорони наших пам'яток. Вивчення пам'яток історії та культури показує, що територія Нахчиванської автономної республіки була заселена ще з часів стародавнього кам'яного віку. Багаті сировинні запаси Нахчивані і вигідне історико-географічне положення привели до виникнення і розвитку тут древніх культур. Культури Нахчивану, що відрізняються своїми унікальними характеристиками, також зробили певний вплив на сусідні країни Південного Кавказу і Сходу. Дослідження показують, що племена, які прийшли в Азербайджан через Північний Кавказ на початку нашої ери, розселилися на території Нахчивані.

Порівняльний аналіз даних письмових джерел з археологічними знахідками дозволяє говорити про те, що одним з племен, які рано розселилися на території Нахчивану, були печеніги. Виходячи з аналізу археологічних матеріалів і аналізу писемних джерел, можна сказати, що протягом 1-3 століть тюркомовні племена об'єдналися з місцевими етюні і кангарами та на території Азербайджану панували тюркомовні народи, які мали владу впливати на політичні події на Південному Кавказі і Близькому Сході. Цей вплив відображено в діалектах мов сусідніх вірмен і грузин в письмових джерелах. В ході досліджень були розглянуті матеріали з історії Нахчиваня, порівнювалися історичні джерела, використовувалися методи аналізу і синтезу, індукції і дедукції.
Середньовічний період в історії науки: завоювання неба (простору) східними філософами як важлива тема в педагогіці
Authors: Мусаєва Гюльшан
Published: November 2023

Основною метою статті є дослідження завоювання неба (простору) арабо-турецькими східними філософами середньовіччя як важливої теми у навчально-виховному процесі.

У період стагнації, викликаної церковним правлінням у Європі в середні віки, аббасидський халіф на Сході переніс столицю імперії з Шама до Багдада і заснував першу Східну академію під назвою «Бейт аль-Хікма», відому як «Будинок мудрості» в Європі. Внаслідок діяльності східних філософів «Бейтул Хікма» став науково-дослідним центром світового рівня в галузі науки, філософії, медицини та освіти. Багато наукових праць, що стосуються цивілізацій Стародавньої Греції, Китаю, Індії, Іраку, Єгипту та Візантії, були переведені арабською мовою в «Бейтул Хікма». Арабські та турецькі вчені вдосконалили інформацію в цих працях і стали основоположниками та популяризаторами багатьох областей науки.

Таким чином, оскільки рідною мовою наукових досліджень у Середньовіччі була арабська, цей період відомий в історії світової науки як «арабська наука». Багато європейських та американських фахівців, таких як відомі дослідники історії науки Роберт Бріфолт та Джордж Сартон, також високо оцінили у своїх працях роботу середньовічних мусульманських арабо-турецьких філософів та винахідників. У статті відзначається роль арабо-турецьких винахідників Середньовіччя у створенні історії світової авіації – галузі історії науки, що підтверджує висновки відомих істориків. Тут згадується, що вони підкорили небо дельтапланом, винайденим андалузьким винахідником Аббасом Касімом ібн Фірнасом, авторами революційних досліджень, простим літаком, розробленим турецькими винахідниками Хезарфеном Ахмедом Челебі, та першою реактивною ракетою, розробленою Лакарі Хасан Челебі.

Підводячи підсумки, як загальну пропозицію можна зазначити, що винаходи цих вчених мають бути доведені до відома учнів на уроках фізики загальноосвітніх шкіл, в розділі «Закони збереження».

При проведенні дослідження використовувалися методи порівняння та аналіз. Наукова новизна: до дослідження залучалися література різними мовами. Актуальність застосування: матеріал може бути використаний на лекціях та семінарах у закладах освіти. Буде в нагоді всім, хто цікавиться педагогікою фізики та історії.
First mercury and stable isotope assessment from an unusual mass stranding of rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis) (Artiodactyla: Delphinidae) in Azuero peninsula, Pacific coast of Panama
Authors: Barragán-Barrera Dalia-C. , Trejos-Lasso Lissette , Pérez-Ortega Betzi , Casas José-Julio , Santamaria-Valverde Roberto
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Small cetaceans are good bioindicators of environmental contamination; however, knowledge about their ecotoxicological status in Central America is scarce. In Panama, access to samples from wild populations to determine the ecotoxicological status of oceanic dolphins is limited; therefore, stranding events provide an alternative for obtaining samples. In April 2016, a rare mass stranding event occurred in the Azuero Peninsula (Pacific coast of Panama), where 60 rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis) stranded, including ten which died on the beach.

Objective: To assess total mercury (THg) concentrations, and δ13C and δ15N stable isotope values in rough-toothed dolphins for the first time in this region.

Methods: Nine skin samples were collected from adults, stored in 70 % ethanol, and posteriorly analyzed to determine THg concentrations and stable isotope values.

Results: THg concentrations ranged from 4 764 to 18 689 ng g-1 dry weight (dw) (mean = 12 841; SD = 5 083 ng g-1 dw), δ13C values ranged between −16.8 and −15.2 ‰ (mean = −16.2; SD = 0.6 ‰), and δ15N values ranged between 14.3 and 15.9 ‰ (mean = 15.0; SD = 0.5 ‰).

Conclusions: High THg concentrations reported for this species in the Azuero Peninsula are consistent with values reported for rough-toothed dolphins in other areas worldwide, such as the central-northern Rio de Janeiro State in Brazil and La Guajira in the Colombian Caribbean. Elevated mercury (Hg) concentrations may be related to the rough-toothed dolphin diet, which according to δ15N values found here, appears to be based mainly on high trophic level prey that bioaccumulate more Hg in their tissues compared to lower trophic level organisms. However, additional dietary studies would be required to support these findings. Continuing monitoring of traditional dietary analysis, as well as contamination levels in fish and dolphins, is necessary to understand the dolphins’ ecotoxicology in Panama.