bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Association of the Korean-specific food-based index of dietary inflammatory potential with the risk of mild cognitive impairment in Korean older adults
Authors: Hwang Se Yeon , Kim Chong-Su , Kim Mi Kyung , Yang Yoonkyoung , Yang Yoon Jung
Published: August 2024

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to examine the association between the food-based index of dietary inflammatory potential (FBDI) and the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in Korean older adults.METHODS: The subjects were 798 Korean adults aged 60 years and older. The FBDI was calculated based on the intake of 7 anti-inflammatory and 3 inflammatory food groups. Cognitive function was assessed using the Korean version of the Mini-Mental State Examination. A general linear model and multiple logistic regression were applied to assess the association between FBDI and the risk of MCI.RESULTS: As the FBDI increased, the intake of white rice, cookies/candies, and sweetened drinks tended to increase, but the intake of niacin, β-carotene, calcium, and potassium tended to decrease (p for trend<0.05). The highest FBDI group had a higher MCI risk (odds ratio [OR], 1.60; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.01 to 2.52) than the lowest FBDI group, adjusted for gender, age, and education level; and this trend was significant in a fully adjusted model (p for trend=0.039). No significant associations were found in men after adjusting for confounding factors. Among women, MCI risk increased as the FBDI increased (p for trend=0.007); and the highest FBDI group had a higher MCI risk (OR, 2.22; 95% CI, 1.04 to 4.74) than the lowest FBDI group in a fully adjusted model.CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that the appropriate intake of anti-inflammatory foods and nutrients may be associated with a reduced risk of MCI among older adults.
The place of intuition in the digitalized world
Authors: Mudyń Krzysztof
Published: August 2024

Intuition is understood in the article as the intelligence of the unconscious, taking into account all the information possessed by the subject as well as individual abilities and preferences. Intuition makes itself felt in various ways. It cooperates with consciousness when more important decisions are to be made or directly controls the behavior of an individual (in case of so-called operational intelligence). The author reflects on the role of intuition in the digitalized world and comes to the conclusion that digital technology partially replaces intuition’s function but at the same time limits and blocks its development. He also notes that the concept of intuition in experimental psychology has been wrongly narrowed to spontaneously used heuristics in response to irrelevant questions, which usually leads to biased, inaccurate assessments. Finally, the suggestion appears that there is an analogy between human intuition, treated as the intelligence of the unconscious, and the direction of development of artificial intelligence. The use of the deep machine learning means that we know less and less about the processes taking place in the “black box,” which often leads to spectacular [? disastrous/bad] results. The term digital intuition seems to be an adequate description of this state of affairs. The common denominator of human and digital intuition is that information processing – although it leads to the desired effects – remains inaccessible to both the subject’s consciousness and the user (or even the designer) of the intelligent machine.
Evaluating Anti-Corruption Education Implementation in Village Governance - A Case Study of PKM in Cipatujah District, Tasikmalaya Regency
Authors: Sidiq Fahmi , Laksito Grida Saktian , Azahra Astrid Sulistya
Published: August 2024

Community Service (PKM) is an effort to increase understanding and quality of the role of village heads and village officials incarrying out government duties at the village level. PKM activities carried out in Cipatujah District, Tasikmalaya Regency, focuson materials such as good governance, anti-corruption education, and the role of village heads as government administrators. Theevaluation results showed a significant increase in participants' understanding of the materials. The instructions provided also helpparticipants understand their roles and responsibilities as effective village leaders. These positive results indicate that PKMactivities have made a positive contribution in strengthening the role of village heads and village officials in village development.It is hoped that the understanding and enthusiasm gained from this activity will continue in daily practice, creating a village that ismore advanced, empowered and has integrity.
Development of Human Resources in the Advanced Infrastructure Sector in Ciasmara Village, Pamijahan District, Bogor Regency
Authors: Wati Lira , Budiono Budiono , Sasmita Agus , Wiranto Puji
Published: August 2024

This Community Service (PkM) was motivated by the infrastructure problems of Ciasmara village with many roads damaged due to high rainfall and the village still using contractor services so that indirectly it had to spend more budget to pay for these services. This PkM activity is to provide knowledge and understanding to village officials about how to plan and calculate budgets regarding roads and bridges, heavy equipment used Autocad software, especially with regard to calculating the volume of each work item that has been prepared and will be implemented. The PkM implementation method goes through stages 1) Counseling, 2) Planning, 3) Training and 4) Evaluation. In this activity, village officials can have better insight, especially in terms of planning correct budget plans in accordance with existing (government) laws and regulations, especially those relating to government projects in particular and projects outside the government in general, so that in the future they will become reliable and capable village officials who will support the programs launched by Ciasmara village and provide better progress and contributions.
PREPARATION OF KAJJALIKODAYA MALHAR AND ITS ANALYTICAL
EVALUATION
Authors: Kumari Meenakshi , Sundari Verma Dipali , Kumar Singh Ajay
Published: August 2024

Many formulations are mentioned as pearls in the ocean of Ayurvedic treatise, which was developed based on
Malhara Kalpana. Kajjalikodaya Malhar is an excellent composition compared to the one mentioned in Rasatarangini, shashtamtarang. It is described as very effective in Vrana (Wound). Its constituents are Tila taila, Sikth,
Kajjali, Kampillak, Mridarshring, and Tutth. Sikth tail is emollient or as a base in the preparation of malhar. Almost all ingredients are Vranaropak, Vranashodhaka and Kandughna. It is anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial, and effective in treating skin diseases. The product was analysed and evaluated using the parameters of
Ayurvedic and Modern standardisation techniques.
Presentación de dossier Psicología de los pueblos de Nuestramérica. Corazonar y Sentipensar los caminos de la liberación
Authors: Morales Hugo Adrián , Ortega Medellín Martha Patricia , Sanz Ferramola Ramón , Bianchi Delia
Published: August 2024

Presentación de dossier Psicología de los pueblos de Nuestramérica. Corazonar y Sentipensar los caminos de la liberación
Primera fase de un proyecto sobre las fuentes: los frailes de Cerdeña y las instituciones dominicas de la península ibérica.
Authors: Sergi Lorenzo
Published: August 2024

El artículo intenta presentar algunas reflexiones nacidas durante un censo de fuentes archivísticas eclesiásticas en Cerdeña. Algunos resultados iniciales y parciales subrayan la profunda relación que los dominicos de Cerdeña tuvieron, a nivel institucional, con la península ibérica (especialmente con la provincia de Aragón) entre los siglos XIV y XVII. La necesidad de investigar el tema a nivel archivístico se debe a la gran falta de fuentes documentales de estas realidades conventuales que dificultan también la reconstrucción histórica. Por ello, se presenta una investigación que parte de algunas fuentes narrativas importantes, a partir de las cuales es posible reconstruir y presentar un contexto histórico inicial de referencia, algunos problemas y perspectivas futuras de investigación.
MEMORIA ANUAL 2010
Authors:   INSTITUTO ANDALUZ DE ADMINISTRACIÓN PÚBLICA
Published: August 2024

Memoria sobre las actividades realizadas por el Instituto Andaluz de Administración Pública durante 2010.
RÉGIMEN JURÍDICO DEL PERSONAL DOCENTE DE ANDALUCÍA. ADMINISTRACIÓN EDUCATIVA Y UNIVERSITARIA
Authors: GÁMEZ GÁMEZ JOSÉ ANTONIO , GÁMEZ GÁMEZ ARTURO
Published: August 2024

El objetivo del presente compendio no es otro que recopilar de forma exhaustiva y sistematizada el disperso y variado conjunto de normas, de forma que aparezcan como un cuerpo coherente en un único texto con las necesarias interrelaciones y anotaciones para el mejor conocimiento y comprensión de este ordenamiento.
LOS CONSORCIOS METROPOLITANOS
Authors: TOSCANO GIL FRANCISCO
Published: August 2024

El análisis de los principales aspectos del régimen jurídico del Consorcio Metropolitano incidiendo en los elementos que los singularizan, es el objetivo fundamental de este trabajo de investigación. El autor nos muestra las técnicas jurídicas que funcionan exitosamente en el fenómeno metropolitano, desde el convencimiento de las bondades del Consorcio Metropolitano Andaluz en el abordaje de problemas propios de las áreas metropolitanas.
Fraud: correspondence of a large and grand size to the degree of public danger originally laid down by the legislator
Authors: Авдеева Е.В.
Published: August 2024

Введение: в статье проанализирована степень общественной опасности в контексте эко- номических составов, а также поставлен вопрос соответствия общественной опасности, исходя из пороговых значений крупного и особо крупного размера для ст. 159 УК РФ (мошенничество), заложенного изначально законодателем. Цель: изучить размер крупного и особо крупного ущерба для наиболее часто вменяемых предпринимателям составов; проанализировать опыт законодательства стран постсоветского пространства в контексте определения крупного и особо крупного размера, а также применения его в условных величинах. Методы: общенаучные методы познания (анализ, синтез, индукция и дедукция), специальные методы юридической науки (сравнительно-правовой и нормативно-логический), отдельные частные методы общественных наук. Результаты: отечественное уголовное законодательство нужда- ется в пересмотре и приведении в соответствие с экономическими изменениями пороговых значений крупного и особо крупного размеров как квалифицирующих признаков многих пре- ступлений в сфере экономики, в том числе по ст. 159 УК РФ «Мошенничество». Это подтверждается изменениями, которые произошли в экономике, а также опытом других стран. Анализ позволил сделать вывод о необходимости введения условных величин, которые позволят своевременно реагировать на изменения в экономике без точечного пересмотра уголовного законодательства, что в большей степени будет отвечать критерию справедливости.

Introduction: the article analyzes significance of the degree of public danger in the context of economic corpus delicti and studies compliance of public danger to thresholds of large and grand- scale fraud provided for by Article 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation originally laid down by the legislator. Purpose: to study the size of large and grand damage for corpus delicti most often incriminated to entrepreneurs and analyze legislation in other post-Soviet countries to determine a large and grand size, as well as its use in conditional values. Methods: general scientific methods of cognition (analysis, synthesis, induction and deduction), special methods of legal science (comparative legal and normative-logical), individual private methods of social sciences. Results: domestic criminal legislation needs to be reconsidered and thresholds of large and grand- scale fraud as aggravating circumstances of many economic crimes should be brought into line with economic changes, including in Article 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation “Fraud”. This is confirmed by economic changes, as well as experience of other countries. Conclusion: the analysis shows the necessity of introducing conditional values that will allow us to respond in a timely manner to changes in the economy without a point-by-point revision of criminal legislation, which will more fully meet the criterion of fairness.
Gestação após gastroplastia para tratamento de obesidade mórbida: série de casos e revisão da literatura
Authors: Sousa Sulthane Joshua Santos , Oliveira Rafael Bezerra de , Vasconcelos Milena Bentivoglio Cunha Naves , Bolzan Ana Paula Quadros
Published: August 2024

Objetivo: Analisar os possíveis desdobramentos na gestação em pacientes que realizaram a cirurgia de by-pass gástrico para tratamento de obesidade mórbida. Métodos: Foram analisados 5 estudos de caso que abordavam os efeitos da cirurgia bariátrica e seus reflexos em situações de gestação. Entre esses estudos, um deles relata uma série de casos envolvendo a gestação pós-cirurgia bariátrica. Resultados: Observa-se que alguns nutrientes podem apresentar-se em deficiência, como ferro, zinco, vitamina D e vitamina B12, o que pode acarretar agravos ainda não bem esclarecidos. Conclusão: Conclui-se que a gestação pode causar deficiências vitamínicas tanto para a mãe quanto para o feto, necessitando de mais cuidado na suplementação nutricional dessas pacientes. O tema ainda possui limitações de conhecimento, sendo importante a realização de mais pesquisas para definir recomendações sobre essas gestações.
Diagnóstico ecográfico de alterações biométricas no cérebro de fetos com restrição do crescimento fetal. Uma revisão sistemática da literatura
Authors: Nogueira Maria Isabel Teles , Nascimento Isadora Benevides Silva Gondim , Pedra Roberta Pereira Guerra , Teixeira Amanda Veloso , Pontes Kaio Henrique Oliveira
Published: August 2024

Introdução: A restrição de crescimento fetal (RCF) caracteriza-se por uma patologia em que o feto não consegue atingir o seu potencial genético uterino. Embora seja uma causa de alto índice de mortalidade e morbidade perinatal, o diagnóstico das alterações biométricas cerebrais em fetos com RCF, por meio da ultrassonografia, tem um destaque relevante nas medições ecográficas com o intuito de avaliar e realizar o manejo adequado dessa condição precocemente. Objetivo: O presente artigo tem por objetivo realizar uma análise a respeito do diagnóstico ecográfico de alterações biométricas no cérebro de fetos com restrição de crescimento fetal. Materiais, sujeitos e métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura que incluiu artigos em inglês e português, publicados entre os anos de 2019 e 2022, os quais foram consultados nas bases de dados PubMed e SciELO. Para isso, combinaram-se os Descritores de Ciência da Saúde “Restrição de crescimento fetal”, “alterações neurológicas” e “enfermidade”. Resultados e discussões: Evidencia-se que a causa mais comum de restrição de crescimento intrauterino é a insuficiência placentária, afastando primeiramente as condições fetais intrínsecas. Visto isso, por meio do estudo por revisão, foi perceptível que os fetos com RCF apresentaram alterações biométricas cerebrais, como redução da circunferência cefálica e do diâmetro biparietal, além de apresentar um aumento no índice de pulsatilidade da artéria cerebral média. No entanto, as medições ecográficas do cérebro fetal são de extrema importância para um diagnóstico precoce e um monitoramento de RCF, contribuindo para melhores resultados perinatais. Considerações finais: Assim sendo, deve-se dar ênfase nas alterações ecográficas no cérebro dos fetos com RCF, com o intuito de avaliar precocemente, para que se evite a propagação das alterações do desenvolvimento cognitivo e melhore o prognóstico.
Preditores de resposta à terapia cognitivo-comportamental em pacientes com transtorno de estresse pós-traumático: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Chaves Manuella Meneses , Moraes José Antônio Carvalho Ferreira , Nalin Luísa Macedo , Barcellos Edson Santos
Published: August 2024

Introdução: O transtorno de estresse pós-traumático (TEPT) está relacionado a efeitos somáticos, cognitivos, afetivos e comportamentais do trauma psicológico, impactando profundamente a qualidade de vida e dificultando o funcionamento diário dos pacientes. A Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental (TCC) é uma abordagem terapêutica eficaz para o tratamento do TEPT, mas a resposta ao tratamento varia significativamente entre os pacientes. Objetivo: O objetivo desta revisão sistemática é sintetizar as evidências existentes sobre os preditores de resposta à TCC em pacientes com TEPT, visando melhorar a personalização do tratamento e os desfechos terapêuticos. Materiais, Sujeitos e Métodos: Foram consultados artigos científicos e de revisão publicados na Medline/PubMED, SciELO e Cochrane entre 1991 e novembro de 2023, utilizando os termos "Terapia cognitivo-comportamental", "TCC", "transtorno de estresse pós-traumático", "preditor de resposta" e "revisão sistemática". Resultados e Discussão: A revisão destacou que a gravidade inicial dos sintomas, a idade, a duração do TEPT, o suporte social e a presença de comorbidades psiquiátricas são preditores significativos de resposta à TCC. Biomarcadores genéticos e neurobiológicos também mostraram potencial para prever a resposta ao tratamento. Considerações Finais: A identificação de preditores de resposta permite a personalização do tratamento, ajustando as intervenções às necessidades específicas de cada paciente. Estudos futuros devem focar em ampliar as amostras e utilizar abordagens multimodais para uma compreensão mais abrangente da neurobiologia do TEPT.
O papel dos glicocorticoides na expressão dos sintomas de humor: uma revisão
Authors: Barbosa Bruno Henrique Cunha , Vieira Lorena Tassara Quirino , Fernandes Sabrina Silva , Ferreira Maria Paula Perillo
Published: August 2024

O objetivo deste trabalho é revisar na literatura nacional e internacional, quaisquer relações entre o aumento dos níveis plasmáticos de corticoesteroides e sua possível relação com os transtornos de humor. A busca literária pelo tema ocorreu através do indexador Medline, da base de dados SciELO, e da ferramenta Google Scholar, onde artigos em português e inglês foram analisados. Os corticoides, hormônios produzidos pela glândula adrenal, pertencem à classe dos hormônios esteroides. 2 Tais hormônios estão relacionados a diversas funções orgânicas, como a resposta ao stress, resposta à inflamação, metabolismo dos carboidratos, desregulação hidroeletrolítica e de comportamento. 4 Com isso, pesquisadores passaram a acreditar que a liberação do cortisol afeta o desenvolvimento e o tratamento de vários transtornos mentais. 1 Nos últimos anos, pesquisas demonstraram que uma parte considerável dos pacientes diagnosticados com depressão apresentaram uma hiperativação do eixo hipotálamo-hipófise-adrenal (HPA), de modo que, dentre os pacientes analisados, 40 a 60% deles, expunham altos níveis de cortisol circulante, além de outras desregulações do eixo. 3 O uso de antagonistas dos receptores de glicocorticoides têm sido estudados e pareceram demonstrar efeitos antidepressivos. 5 Entretanto, a eficácia do tratamento ainda permanece sob investigação, devido ao fato de existirem muitas diferenças metodológicas entre os ensaios, os quais dificultam obtenções claras sobre o assunto.
Avaliação neuropsicológica dos circuitos pré-frontais relacionados à tomada de decisão na esquizofrenia: uma revisão sistemática da literatura
Authors: Jerônimo Lucas Alexandre Soares , Neto José Luiz de Moura
Published: August 2024

O presente trabalho revisa a literatura sobre a avaliação neuropsicológica da tomada de decisão (TD) na esquizofrenia. Inicialmente, é analisada a contribuição dos processos neuropsicológicos focados na região pré-frontal para compreender a neurobiologia das alterações no processamento das decisões em pacientes com esquizofrenia. Em seguida, por meio da análise de artigos publicados, é discutida a interação entre os resultados dos testes de TD e as características clínicas comportamentais das amostras, destacando a importância dos achados para diagnóstico, prognóstico e tratamento. A TD é um processo no qual o indivíduo busca maximizar benefícios individuais e sociais ao selecionar respostas a estímulos externos ou processos cognitivos internos, objetivando um resultado positivo na situação em questão. Estudos indicam que a disfunção do córtex pré-frontal órbito-frontal (CPOF) pode estar associada a déficits na TD em pacientes esquizofrênicos, mesmo em tarefas não relacionadas diretamente à TD, como a identificação olfatória e alternância de estratégias. A compreensão dos mecanismos da TD na esquizofrenia é crucial para melhor compreender a psicopatologia desses pacientes e orientar tratamentos mais eficazes.
Pseudotumor do estômago: estudo de 10 casos e revisão da literatura
Authors: Oliveira Lara Carvalho de , Oliveira Renata Sanches de , Carvalho Caroline Aquino de , Penhalbel João Pedro Gil , Fonseca Yury Nascimento
Published: August 2024

O pseudotumor do estômago é uma condição rara e de difícil diagnóstico, frequentemente confundida com neoplasias malignas. Este estudo apresenta uma análise de 10 casos de pseudotumor do estômago diagnosticados em um hospital de referência e uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre o tema. Foram analisados dados clínicos, métodos diagnósticos e desfechos dos pacientes. A revisão da literatura incluiu artigos publicados nos últimos 20 anos, focando na epidemiologia, etiologia, características clínicas, métodos diagnósticos, tratamentos e prognósticos. Os resultados mostram a importância do diagnóstico diferencial adequado para evitar tratamentos desnecessários e invasivos.
Influência do estresse psicológico na infertilidade: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Ribeiro Izabelle Pimenta , Costa Brenda Xavier da , Zanon Rafaela Zacheo
Published: August 2024

O estresse psicológico tem sido identificado como um fator significativo na infertilidade, afetando tanto homens quanto mulheres. Esta revisão de literatura investiga a correlação entre estresse crônico e disfunção reprodutiva, destacando os mecanismos fisiológicos subjacentes e as intervenções psicológicas eficazes. A revisão abrange estudos publicados entre 2019 e 2024, selecionando 13 artigos relevantes após análise criteriosa. Os resultados indicam que altos níveis de cortisol e outros hormônios do estresse interferem nos ciclos menstruais e na qualidade do sêmen, exacerbando a infertilidade. Intervenções como terapia cognitivo-comportamental e técnicas de mindfulness mostram-se promissoras na melhoria dos resultados reprodutivos. Conclui-se que a gestão do estresse deve ser integrada ao tratamento da infertilidade para otimizar as chances de concepção.
Evaluation of the efficacy of implementing Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM) strategies within fisheries across the middle and lower Yangtze River basin lakes in China
Authors: Liu Chen , Chai Yuan , Guo Weichen , Gao Jian
Published: August 2024

To mitigate the decline of fishery resources and the exacerbation of water pollution in Chinese lakes and to enhance the potential and sustainable use of lake fisheries, the Chinese government has actively implemented principles and models of ecosystem-based lake fishery management. This includes promoting ecological aquaculture techniques and the “retiring pens to restore lakes” policy. To assess the effects of ecosystem-based management on Chinese lake fisheries, data from 2007 to 2020 were collected for the Qiandao Lake, Tai Lake, Hongze Lake, Luoma Lake, and Gaobao Lake in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The study employed Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to assess fishing efficiency through a static input-output efficiency model. Additionally, the Malmquist index and distance functions were used for a dynamic comparison of total factor productivity (TFP) across the five lake management models. The results indicate that trends in technological progress, scale efficiency, and TFP were consistent across the lakes from 2013 to 2020. Qiandao Lake, Tai Lake, and Hongze Lake showed a positive average annual growth rate in TFP, with Qiandao Lake having the highest average annual growth rate of 13.2%. In contrast, Gaobao and Luoma Lakes experienced a negative growth rate in TFP. Furthermore, Qiandao Lake exhibited significantly higher technical efficiency than the other four lakes, effectively achieving an efficient state, followed by Hongze Lake. The study demonstrates that technological progress and variations in scale efficiency are the primary factors driving the increase in TFP in fisheries. Promoting ecosystem-based “fishing for water conservation” aquaculture techniques and restricting aquaculture scale through the “retiring pens to restore lakes” policy contribute to enhancing TFP in ecological fisheries.
Semiotics and Experiences on Food in the Philippines
Authors: Mangompit Rowanne Marie M.
Published: August 2024

This paper aimed to determine and analyze the experiences on food in conversations specifically on food that they associate with family bonding (get-together) and festivities (town fiesta), and categorize the themes of associations on food choices. Ferdinand de Saussure’s (Dewanti, 2023) signifier and signified concepts were used in analyzing the association on food while the experiences of food during family bonding and festivities were categorized by theme using the thematic analysis template of Brooks, McCluskey, Turley & King (2015). This study used the descriptive research method in analyzing food experiences in conversations through one-on-one interviews and group interviews. Conversation analysis was used as the approach in gathering the data. Results of this study revealed the predominance of meat (chicken and pork especially lechon) pancit, and staple food represented by puto and bibingka. In addition, the food choices are signifiers of the following signified: namely, strengthening the family ties, longevity, prosperity, love, joy/happiness, and simplicity and adaptability. Finally, the family tradition is manifested in passing the recipe from the older generation to the younger generation, offering food for the dead, expressing gratitude before eating around the table, looking beyond the taste of food during family bonding. The Filipino food culture has been preserved through passing the kind of food prepared during family bonding as food symbolizes longevity, love, togetherness, strengthening family ties, and simplicity. The choice of food could be attributed to religious beliefs, financial status, and nostalgia.
Examining Clinical Practice and Short-Term Results in Ventral Hernia Repair
Authors:   Parul Sevashram Hospital Waghodia Parul University, Chaudhary Dr. Priya Kiritkumar , Garasiya Dr. Divya , Parikh Dr. Chirag ,   Professor and P.G. teacher, Parul Sevashram Hospital Waghodia Parul University, Nilak Rao Dr. Shantanu ,   Assistant Professor, Parul Sevashram Hospital Waghodia Parul University
Published: August 2024

Background and Objectives: This prospective observational study conducted at Parul Sevashram Hospital, Vadodara aimed to examine the diversity in surgical techniques used for primary and incisional ventral hernia repair (VHR). Methods: Twenty-five elective VHR patients treated from January 1, 2023, to March 31, 2023, were enrolled. Patients were monitored for 90 days post-surgery. Exclusion criteria included patients under 18 years old and those undergoing emergency surgeries. The primary objective was to compare surgical approaches between primary and incisional hernia repairs. Secondary objectives focused on intraoperative procedures such as mesh selection, fixation techniques, and drain placement, as well as evaluating postoperative outcomes at 3 months, including infection rates, surgical site issues, mortality, and readmission rates within 90 days. Results: Data from 25 patients were analysed: 14 (58%) had primary hernias (PH) and 11 (42%) had incisional hernias (IH), including 1 (9.09%) recurrent case. – PH Group: Procedures included 6 (42.85%) open Onlay, 4 (28.57%) open Sublay, 1 (7.14%) intraperitoneal Onlay meshplasty (IPOM), and 3 (21.42%) suture repairs. Complications: 7% seroma, 0% surgical site infection (SSI), 0% recurrence. – IH Group: Procedures included 7 (63.63%) open Onlay, 3 (27.3%) open Sublay, and 1 (9.09%) suture repair. Complications: 9% seroma, 9% hematoma, 0% SSI, 9% wound sinus, 0% recurrence. Conclusion: Onlay meshplasty emerged as the predominant procedure for both primary and incisional hernias. However, open Sublay repair showed promising results with fewer seroma-related complications. Standardizing guidelines could optimize outcomes in VHR.
Health and skill-related physical fitness tests: An assessment in determining the students’ physical fitness level
Authors: Gula Louie P.
Published: August 2024

The primary objective of this study is to comprehensively evaluate and implement health and skill-related physical fitness tests as pre-assessment tools to assess students' physical fitness levels in educational settings. This study employed a descriptive evaluation technique to identify research problems. There are eight faculties in the Visayas State University, the sampling was open to all students who wanted to participate in the study and 273 respondents were obtained. To establish a standard, people with disabilities, immunocompromised and with a history of cardiovascular diseases were exempted from participating in physical fitness tests, as they have a different way of catching up with their health status. The study findings contribute to understanding the relationships between body composition and various facets of physical fitness. The insights gained from physical fitness testing serve as crucial reference points for designing effective and personalized physical activity programs. The negative correlation between BMI, muscular endurance and balance implies that people with higher BMI may benefit from specific exercises to improve these areas. In contrast, the positive correlation with agility suggests that agility-focused activities help those with higher BMI. The findings underscore the need for specific interventions essential to improve overall fitness and well-being, emphasizing the importance of addressing specific strengths and weaknesses through nuanced fitness programs tailored to individual profiles.
Keywords: health, ability, physical condition, evaluation, fitness level.
Impact of french contrast training on field hockey players’ biomotor and physiological parameters: a pretest-posttest study
Authors: K V Ibnu Noufal , Vasanthi G , Elayaraja Masilamani , Murugesan R , Govindasamy Karuppasamy , Gogoi Hemantajit
Published: August 2024

Field hockey requires a diverse skill set that includes strength, speed, anaerobic power, and endurance due to current advancements in sports science, plyometric and strength activities for enhancing players' performance. As a result, field hockey players and coaches are in constant need of new training interventions which could be most effective for improving the required parameters. Therefore, the current study investigates the influence of French contrast training (FCT) on selected biomotor and physiological variables in field hockey players. A total of thirty (N=30) male field hockey players were purposively selected from Union Christian College, Aluva, India. They were randomized into two groups: a treatment group (TG) that underwent twelve weeks of FCT and a control group (CG) that performed their daily usual activities. The selected biomotor outcome parameters were muscular strength (MS) and speed (S), while the physiological parameters were anaerobic power (AP), resting heart rate (RHR), and vital capacity (VC). The pre and post-test mean differences were analysed using paired-sample t-test and the level significance was fixed at 0.05 across all cases. The results revealed that there were significant enhancements in MS (p<0.01), S (p<0.01), AP (p<0.01), and VC (p<0.01) in the TG after twelve weeks of FCT, while the CG did not show any significant differences. Exceptionally, RHR did not show any significant difference in both TG and CG. Conclusion: The study suggests that FCT can be an effective method to improve selected biomotor and physiological parameters, except RHR in male college-level hockey players.
Keywords: French contrast training, muscular strength, speed, anaerobic power, resting heart rate, vital capacity.
Nivel de conocimiento y aplicación de la alfabetización física entre profesores de Educación Física del Centro-Sur de Chile (Level of knowledge and application of physical literacy among Physical Education teachers in Central-Southern Chile)
Authors: Castillo-Retamal Marcelo , Oróstegui-Carvallo Miguel , Peñailillo-Espinoza Yisela , Rojas-Rivas Sebastian , Vega-Rojas Catalina , Orellana-Rojas Estefany , Soto-Medel Karina
Published: August 2024

La Alfabetización Física (AFi), un concepto relativamente nuevo, tiene como objetivo promover la actividad física durante toda la vida. Para evaluar el nivel de conocimiento y aplicación de la AFi entre docentes de Educación Física (EF) en contexto escolar, se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal con 20 docentes de la zona Centro Sur de Chile. Estos maestros completaron una encuesta validada de 17 preguntas. Utilizando metodología descriptiva el estudio evaluó la comprensión de los profesores sobre el concepto AFi. Además, se empleó el análisis temático (Braun y Clarke, 2006) para identificar cómo se aplicaba este concepto en el aula. La mayoría de los docentes encuestados trabajan en áreas urbanas, tienen menos de cinco años de experiencia profesional e imparten cuatro o menos cursos por semana. Los resultados mostraron que el 90% de los docentes desconocían el concepto AFi, confundiéndolo muchas veces con la Educación Física tradicional. Les costó identificar la AFi dentro del plan de estudios escolar, tanto en términos de desarrollo como de evaluación. En conclusión, la comprensión del concepto AFi entre estos docentes es limitada, con un enfoque predominante en lo motriz, descuidando otros aspectos esenciales para la formación integral en Educación Física.
Palabras clave: Alfabetización Física, Educación Física, Actividad Física, hábitos saludables, educación integral
Abstract. The concept of Physical Literacy (PL) is relatively new and aims to encourage lifelong physical activity. A study assessed the knowledge and application of PL among Physical Education (PE) teachers in the South-Central area of Chile. Twenty teachers participated, completing a validated 17-question survey. The study used descriptive methodology to evaluate the teachers' understanding of the PL concept. Additionally, thematic analysis (Braun and Clarke, 2006) was used to identify how this concept was applied in the classroom. The majority of the surveyed teachers work in urban areas, have less than five years of professional experience, and teach four or fewer courses per week. The results revealed that 90% of the teachers were unaware of the PL concept and often confused it with traditional Physical Education. They had difficulty identifying PL within the school curriculum, both in terms of development and assessment. In conclusion, the study found that the understanding of the PL concept among these teachers is limited, with a predominant focus on motor skills, while overlooking other essential aspects for comprehensive training in Physical Education.
Keywords: Physical Literacy, Physical Education, Physical Activity. healthy habits, comprehensive education
Fatores motivacionais para a prática de exercício físico em contexto de Health Club
Authors: Sena Nuno , Azevedo António Manuel , Eira Paulo , Vasconcelos Carlos
Published: August 2024

Os Health Clubs surgem como o local de eleição para a prática de exercício físico, sendo que em Portugal se verificam assimetrias a nível da sua localização geográfica. O presente estudo objetivou analisar os fatores motivacionais e determinantes sociodemográficas de praticantes de exercício físico em contexto de Health Club. Participaram neste estudo 34 indivíduos (24,7 ± 11,5 anos). Recorreu-se à versão traduzida e adaptada do Questionário de Motivação para o Exercício. As dimensões do “Bem-Estar”, “Saúde”, “Controlo do Stress” e “Aparência / Estética” apresentaram os valores mais altos (classificações médias superiores a 4 pontos numa escala de Likert de 1-6) e, ao invés, as dimensões da “Valorização Pessoal” e “Historial Médico” são as menos valorizadas. (classificações médias inferiores a 3 pontos). Os indivíduos mais novos e solteiros valorizam mais a “Aparência/Estética”, ao passo que os mais velhos, e casados, atribuem mais importância à “Valorização Pessoal”. As mulheres dão mais relevo à “Condição Física”. Os fatores mais motivadores estão agrupados nas dimensões “Bem-Estar”, “Saúde”, “Controlo do Stress” e “Aparência / Estética”, enquanto os fatores que menos motivam nas dimensões da “Valorização Pessoal” e “Historial Médico”. A idade, estado civil e sexo revelaram-se determinantes de algumas das dimensões dos fatores motivacionais.
Palavras-chave: Motivação, Exercício Físico, Determinantes Sociodemográficas, Health Club, Interior de Portugal.
Variation in physical fitness and the impact of COVID-19 in young Colombian adults: An 11-year observational retrospective study
Authors: Fernandez Ortega Jairo Alejandro , Hoyos Cuartas Luz Amelia , Reina Prieto Janeth , Guzmán Pinzón Nathalia Pilar , Becerra Patiño Boryi Alexander
Published: August 2024

Introduction. Low levels of physical activity (PA) have become one of society's major problems. Physical fitness is a predictor of health. Objective. The present study investigates temporary changes in lower limb power, running speed, flexibility and cardiorespiratory fitness before and after COVID-19. Material & Method. Cross-sectional data were collected from 2.942 young people (17-21 years old) of both sexes between 2011 and 2022. Performance was analyzed in relation to the explosive strength of the lower limbs based on standing long jump (SLJ), flexibility (sit-and-reach), cardiorespiratory resistance (20 m Shuttle Run Test) and speed (SP-30 m). Results.The results indicate significant (p<0.001) strong and moderate (ES = 0.45 to 1.45) decreases in the shuttle run in most periods for young people of both sexes, although the decline in women’s performance was twice that of men. The SLJ also showed a significant (p<0.001) weak and moderate (ES = 0.07-1.86) decrease in most periods, with a stronger decline in men. The sit-and-reach test did not demonstrate significant differences by either sex or period. In the SP-30 m, significant (p<0.001) weak (ES = 0.12) decreases were observed in the race time for men only between 2011-2022, while there were significant (p<0.001) strong (ES = 1.8-2.0) increases for women in some periods. Conclusions. The silent pandemic of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors has had a greater effect than COVID-19 on levels of physical inactivity and sedentary behavior. The results of this study indicate a gradual and sustained reduction in the physical fitness of young adults throughout the past decade, which was greater than that caused by confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This indicates that the level of physical fitness is so low that confinement did not generate significant effects on the reduction in physical fitness in the young adult population. In other words, the silent pandemic of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors has had a greater effect than COVID-19 on levels of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors.
Keywords: Temporal trends, COVID-19, Physical fitness, Maximal oxygen peak, Stretching.
ARTICLE RETRACTED DUE TO PLAGIARISM BY THE AUTHOR Development of coordination abilities of primary school children
Authors: Polevoy Georgiy
Published: August 2024

The study aimed to determine the influence of the traditional classical exercise on the development of the reaction speed of boys and girls studying in the first grade. Methods: The pedagogical experiment was conducted from September 3, 2022 to May 28, 2023. The study involved 100 children aged 7-8 years who studied in the 1st grade of an ordinary school in the Russian Federation. The schoolchildren practiced physical education according to the standard school curriculum 2 times a week for 40 minutes in each lesson. During the 9 months of training, 74 lessons were conducted. Children from the experimental group additionally performed traditional classical exercises for 6-7 minutes during the lesson. To determine the level of development of responsiveness in schoolchildren, the "Ball Touch" test was used. All the indicators of the children were entered into an Excel spreadsheet, the Student's T-criterion was also used, with a significance level of p<0.05 (program – Biostatistica 2022). Results: The indicators of reaction speed in schoolchildren from the control group who studied according to the standard program improved by an average of 2.9-3.0% (p>0.05) during the study period. In the experimental group, in which children additionally performed special exercise classics, the indicators became 9.4% higher in boys from 269.2±5.2 to 243.8±6.2 (p<0.05), and in girls, the indicators increased by 8.6% from 271.2±6.5 to 247.9±6.6 (p<0.05). Conclusion. The physical exercise "classics" has shown its effectiveness for developing the reaction speed of schoolchildren aged 7-8 years. If you perform this exercise for 6-7 minutes at each physical education lesson at school, then the children's reaction speed will significantly and significantly improve.
Keywords: Physical exercises, Coordination abilities, School curriculum, Children's health.
Article RETRACTED due to manipulation by the authors The effect of plyometric training (hurddle jumps), body weight training (lunges) and speed on increasing leg muscle explosive power of futsal players: a factorial experimental design
Authors: Ilham Ilham , Sari Anggun Permata , Bafirman Bafirman , Rifki Muhamad  Sazeli , Alnedral Alnedral , Welis Wilda , Umar Umar , Kurniawan Randi , Putra Raffiandy Alsyifa , Prasetyo Tri , Car Bekir , Pavlovic Ratko , Makadada Fredrik Alfrets , Perdana Glady Sukma , Lolowang Djajati Mariana , Piri Nolfie , Baan Addriana Bulu , Jimenez Jose Vicente Garcia
Published: August 2024

Futsal games have high intensity and dynamics that require good skills and physical conditions, one of which is leg muscle explosiveness. By doing plyometric training (hurddle jump), body-weight training (lunges), and paying attention to explosive power factors including speed as a group determinant is believed to affect the explosive power of the player's leg muscles. However, despite recognizing the importance of both training methods in improving leg muscle explosive power, there is still a lack of a thorough understanding of their combined effect on players' leg muscle explosive power during futsal play. This study aims to analyze the differences in the effect of the intervention groups of plyometric training methods and body weight training by considering the level of running speed on explosive power results. Training groups include plyometric training groups and body weight training groups, while speed is categorized as high or low. Using an experimental approach with a 2 x 2 factorial design, this study randomly selected 20 players aged 17.1 ± 0.768 years. Training was conducted in three sessions per week for approximately six weeks. Training focused on fast/explosive movements. Speed data was collected using the 30m acceleration test and the leg muscle explosiveness standing broad jump test. The data were then statistically analyzed using a two-way ANOVA at the 0.05 level of significance. The results showed that both training methods can benefit individuals with high speed (P<0.05). However, leg muscle explosive power training with plyometric exercise was more effective on individuals with high speed (P<0.05). As for those with low speed, plyometric exercise can provide better results (P<0.05). These findings provide valuable insights for futsal coaches and instructors in designing customized training programs to improve leg muscle explosiveness.
Keywords: Plyometric, Body Weight, Speed, Power
SURXONDARYO HUDUDINING BRONZA DAVRI MANZILGOHLARIDAN ANIQLANGAN ZARGARLIK BUYUMLARI TIPOLOGIYASI
Authors: Saparbayeva Aziza
Published: August 2024

Maqolada Surxondaryo hududining bronza davri moddiy madaniyati, xususan, zargarlik san’ati tarixiga, qabrlardan aniqlangan zargarlik buyumlari turi va xususiyatlari tahlil qilindi.
Diversity in Education: The U.S. Supreme Court Got It Wrong
Authors: Downs Ryan , Eagar, PhD Jershon
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT
Diversity has repeatedly been shown to be a vital part of education. This paper explores the benefits and importance of diversity in education and presents studies and supporting research. In the case Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, the United States Supreme Court found that race-based affirmative action in college admissions is unconstitutional because it violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on race. As colleges and universities are trying to be more inclusive and varied, the Supreme Court’s finding just made it more difficult for colleges to secure a diverse population which will hurt education and likely lead to an adverse outcome for society. Diversity has many important benefits and is especially advantageous in education. Diversity increases creativity, critical thinking, helps reduce achievement gaps, and improves academic performance, student motivation, and intellectual engagement. Increasing diversity can increase empathy, appreciation of other cultures, and can help create a sense of community on campus. It can also help create inclusive attitudes and respect for others, can aid in removing biases and stereotypes, and can help prepare students for careers in an increasingly interconnected world. When weighing the benefits of diversity against what is actually written in the law, it seems the 2023 U.S. Supreme Court made the wrong decision.
How the Government Can Mitigate the Emerging Risks of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Joshi Atharv , Chechelnitsky Michael , Chechelnitsky Michael
Published: August 2024

The astonishing pace of development in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been welcomed for the benefits it brings to society and businesses. However, the malicious use of AI has raised alarms in academia and the government. The unbridled growth of AI technology has been portrayed as a risk to humankind. [7] The initial impact of the misuse of AI is shown in the form of deepfakes and sophisticated phishing attacks. The pace of AI development is unprecedented, and other issues that will come up are unknown. In this paper, I will assess how the “known unknown” risks of artificial intelligence should be handled and propose ways for the government to get involved in a constructive way, such that the risks of AI can be mitigated. I draw lessons from emergency preparedness and establish a need to have government involvement at the federal level to mitigate the growing risks from AI. This organization would bring other government agencies, businesses, and citizens together to take steps to deal with the risks from AI. Taking measures to counter deepfakes, facilitating the learning of AI models, and handling biases in AI models are three important goals for the government’s agency.