bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An interesting case of asymptomatic giant submandibular sialolithiasis: a case report
Authors: Mathew Nitty , Asharaf Amitha A. , Nayak Prateek Pandurang
Published: September 2024

Sialolithiasis is the most common disease of salivary glands. On the other hand, giant submandibular sialoliths or megaliths are quite rare. Our case report is of an unusually large submandibular sialolith called a giant sialolith as dimensions exceed 15 mm in size. Patient was asymptomatic on presentation and had preserved gland function. A firm mass was detected on the left floor of mouth and on transoral sialolithotomy a single large calculus of 40 mm, in greatest dimension, was removed in toto. Though submandibular gland sialoliths are generally asymptomatic in nature, giant calculi usually present with symptoms including pain and swelling of the involved gland caused by the accumulation of saliva, due to blockage of the lumen of Wharton’s duct by the calculus. This is a rare case report of an asymptomatic giant submandibular sialoithiasis, its diagnosis and management.
Large vocal polyp causing dyspnea to young patient
Authors: Saini Saurabh , Khan Saquib Reyaz , Singhal Vanshika
Published: September 2024

The vocal cords are primarily responsible for voice production and the risk factor for non-neoplastic vocal fold lesions is usually multifactorial, laryngeal trauma (endotracheal intubation), hypothyroidism, cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and also including phonotrauma etc. we report a 30-year-old female presented with the complaint of dyspnea and hoarseness of voice. endoscopic examination showing, the very large vocal cord polyp was seen to be arising from the left vocal cord, partially blocking the glottic chink, with minimal residual airway. ML Scopy excision of the polyp was done and size was approximately 1.5 cm.
A high-riding brachiocephalic artery: a unique diagnostic dilemma
Authors: Ankle Nitin R. , Rai Akash , Mehta Ayushi , Paladugu Tejaswini
Published: September 2024

We present a case of the A high-riding brachiocephalic artery, a rare variant of neck vessels. It is clinically and surgically important, as unknowingly may lead to severe life-threatening complications. A 67-year-old male, presented with throat pain, dysphagia, heartburn with belching for 4-5 months. He was diagnosed with High riding brachiocephalic on further evaluation with USG neck which was reported as, superiorly placed right brachiocephalic artery noted in the suprasternal notch with maximum diameter 1.6 cm. Asymptomatic nature conservative line of management was followed and on follow up, patient had improvement in the symptoms.
Application of psychodynamic model in the assessment and management of psychogenic voice disorder: a case report
Authors: Sruthi K. Vinod , Rahul Akhila
Published: September 2024

The psychological state is considered to contribute to the overall well-being of an individual. Disequilibrium due to psychological reasons such as anxiety, stress, depression, or other psychological conditions may affect voice production entirely or partially, significantly affecting the person’s occupational, social, and emotional well-being. The present study discusses a sudden onset of aphonia in a 37-year-old female without an underlying physiological illness. The study illustrates the importance of interpreting the voice problem in the patient considering the influence of the individual's psychological, physiological, physical, emotional, and social health by applying the psychodynamic model.
Attic retraction pocket: a review
Authors: Swain Santosh Kumar
Published: September 2024

Attic retraction pocket (ARP) is one of the important sequelae of eustachian tube dysfunction or otitis media with effusion. It is associated with the loss of original histological and anatomical structure at the attic region. Clinical observation usually shows that negative nasopharyngeal pressure is associated with the development of ARP. However, LaPlace’s law states that the pressure within a sphere varies with the inverse of the radius, which gives a dynamic explanation for why the pars flaccida retract more frequently than the pars tensa leading to the development of ARP. It may develop ossicular chain erosion, cholesteatoma formation, and potentially life-threatening complications due to cholesteatoma. It is thought that blockade of the tympanic isthmus results in isolation of the attic and adjacent middle ear spaces and that subsequent makes negative pressure in these spaces leading to pars flaccida retraction. The severity of ARP with cholesteatoma varies from well-localized pathology to advanced involvement with complications. The choice of treatment is surgery that depends on the initial pathology, which is also associated with hearing outcomes and the rate of recurrence. This review article discusses on epidemiology, etiopathology, classification, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of ARP.
Suplementación probiótica con Lactobacillus y Bifidobacterium para la prevención de enterocolitis necrosante en recién nacidos pretérmino de muy bajo peso
Authors: Acosta Hernández David , Díaz Madero Sergio , Marín Romero Margarito , Macías Villa Héctor L.G , Rendón Macías Mario Enrique , Silva Ramírez Horacio
Published: September 2024

ANTECEDENTES: La alta morbilidad de Enterocolitis necrosante (ECN) en los recién nacidos de muy bajo peso (RNMBP), requiere la búsqueda de estrategias de prevención que resulten más efectivas que el tratamiento. La evidencia actual apoya el uso de probióticos como factores protectores, teniendo resultados considerables en la reducción de las tasas de morbimortalidad. 
OBJETIVO: Determinar si la suplementación probiótica en RNMBP representa un factor preventivo para el padecimiento de ECN.
MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio de cohorte retrospectivo realizado en la UCIN del Hospital Español de México con 145 RNMBP, donde se evaluó la presencia de ECN en poblaciones suplementadas con L. reuteri, B. lactis y no suplementadas.
RESULTADOS: De 66 pacientes suplementados con probiótico, el 86.4% no presentó ECN (RR 0.23 [IC 95%: 0.12-0.43]; p <0.0001). En los no suplementados, la incidencia de ECN fue de 59.5%. Se obtuvo un NNT de 1.7 a 3.1. 
CONCLUSIONES: A pesar de la heterogeneidad en los estudios clínicos de suplementación probiótica, la evidencia está fuertemente a favor del tratamiento con Probióticos para la prevención de ECN. Este estudio evaluó la administración de probiótico a RNMBP y encontró que la suplementación desde los primeros días de vida en dosis de 60 millones de UFC fue más efectiva en la prevención de la presentación de ECN. 
PALABRAS CLAVE: Probiótico, Recién nacido de muy bajo peso, Pretérmino, L. reuteri, B. lactis, Enterocolitis, Prevención.
Determination of the Flight Capacity of Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)1
Authors: Wang HaiXu , Li Nan , Wang XinPu , Bai Ming
Published: September 2024

Since invading Xinjiang, China in 2017, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), commonly known as the tomato leafminer or the South American tomato pinworm moth, has continuously expanded its scope of devastation. Because flight is a major means by which insects disperse, an insect flight mill was employed to elucidate the physiological boundaries and basic parameters of T. absoluta flight biology. The system was used to measure the average flight distance, flight time, and flight speed of adult male and female T. absoluta of different ages, including 5-d-old (post emergence) adults in different mating states that had received supplementary nutrition (5% honey water). Tests of 12 h of continuous suspension in a flight mill showed that 4 through 7-d-old adults had strong flying ability, but 5-d-old adults were the strongest flyers. The mean (±SEM) flight distance, flight time, and flight speed of 5-d-old females were 1.805 ± 0.040 km, 1.467 ± 0.036 h, and 1.231 ± 0.226 km/h, respectively. The mean (±SEM) flight distance, time, and speed of 5-d-old males were 1.627 ± 0.363 km, 1.950 ± 0.056 h, and 0.834 ± 0.202 km/h, indicating significant differences in flight ability between male and female adults. After feeding on 5% honey water, the flight ability of 5-d-old T. absoluta improved significantly compared with the control. The distance, time, and flight speed of honey-water fed 5-d-old virgin females increased by 16.73%, 8.32%, and 8.37%, compared with the control (fed honey-free water). The flight distance, time, and speed of 5-d-old males increased by 7.87%, 0.56%, and 7.07% respectively, compared with the control. After mating, the distance, time, and flight speed of 5-d-old female adults increased by 11.91%, 0.48%, and 11.29% compared with virgin female adults. However, after 5-d-old males mated, their corresponding flight ability decreased by 11.13%, 3.34%, and 7.34%, compared with virgin male adults. In summary, sex, supplementary nutrition, and mating status all have a significant impact on the flight ability of T. absoluta.
Analysis of the current state of the phygital movement in the Russian Federation and prospects for its development until 2030
Authors:   Federal Center for Training of Sports Reserve, Zhdanovich Dmitry O. , Semenov Mikhail M. ,   Sports Training Center for Sports Teams of the Smolensk Region
Published: September 2024

The article presents the data of the analysis of the literary sources on the development of phygital movement in Russia in general and phygital sports in particular. Its essence is revealed and the factors that make phygital sport an effective tool for the development and popularization of the sports movement, primarily among young people, are highlighted. The positive experience of holding the largest international competitions in phygital sports “Games of the Future” is noted. The main mechanisms and promising directions of the development of phygital sports for the coming years are determined.
The influence of physical exercises on the preparation of students for sports ballroom dancing
Authors:   National Research University “Moscow Power Engineering Institute”, Ivanova Maria A. , Dudieva Zoya V. ,   National Research University “Moscow Power Engineering Institute”, Dubatovkin Vladislav I. ,   National Research University “Moscow Power Engineering Institute”
Published: September 2024

Sports ballroom dancing is a group of paired dances that are divided into two directions, “Latin” and standard, and, as a rule, were performed at balls held in large rooms covered with parquet. Dances are divided into elite (historikohousehold) and folk, characterized by several differences. Ballroom dances are paired, a man and a woman form a couple, as well as two women (“lady and lady”) and two men (“man and man”). In addition to doubles, there are single competitions “Solo Ladies”, where ladies perform dances without a partner. Ballroom dancing or dance sports has become very popular among young people in recent decades. Ballroom dancing has noticeably rejuvenated, attracting children, juniors and students to its ranks. Practicing sports and ballroom dancing requires development of all the muscles of the human body, the respiratory system, trains coordination and a sense of rhythm. Athletes, in addition to dancing, are actively engaged in special physical training, without which they will not be able to achieve high results.
II All-Russian scientific and practical conference with international participation “Student Sports in the Modern World”
Authors:   Peter the Great Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University, Sushchenko Valery P. , Schegolev Valery A. ,   Peter the Great Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University, Kerimov Shamsi A. ,   Peter the Great Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University
Published: September 2024

The report on the II All-Russian scientific and practical conference with international participation “Student sports in the modern world”, held on May 17–18, 2024 on the basis of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, is presented.
Transliteration in Selected Nigerian Novels and The Discourse in Traditional Ceremonies in Urhobo And Ukwani
Authors: Akpojisheri Monday Ojevwe , Isama Evelyn Nkechi , Onotere Onotere Abiodun Christiana , Okpan Okpan Ochuko Philomina
Published: September 2024

The study investigates the use and importance of transliteration in selected Nigerian novels as well as the discourse in traditional ceremonies such as marriage and funeral in Urhobo and Ukwuani in Delta State. Unlike in literary works where some works have been done in transliteration, none has been carried out on the English used in traditional ceremonies. Even in literary works, studies on transliteration are mostly aimed at how English is "domesticated" to reflect African culture. None of the studies has actually specified what aspects of African culture each transliterated expression reflects. Owing to this gap in literature, this work aims at providing a socio-linguistic explanations for the special linguistic choices made in Achebe's Arrow of God, Anthills of the Savannah, Chimamanda Ngozi, Adichie's Purple Hibiscus and in traditional ceremonies. The theoritical framework adopted for the study is the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis of communication accomodation, which attempts to explain the relationship between language and the interpretation of social reality. Data were sourced from the novels and the speeches of spokesmen in marriage and funeral ceremonies of heterogeneous nature and were analysed through descriptive method. The following research questions guided the analysis:
i. Are there defining characteristics that determine the English used in the novels and the traditional ceremonies?
ii. Are there similarities between the language used in the novels and the ones used in the traditional ceremonies?
iii. Is the variety of English used relevant to African culture?
iv. What specific aspects of African culture do the linguistic choices made reflect?
The findings from the study show that the expressions identified reflect and promote African culture. The findings also show that there are similarities between the language of the novels and that of traditional ceremonies.
As pesquisas de natureza interventiva no campo da Educação Ambiental escolar: um levantamento bibliográfico em periódicos brasileiros
Authors: Anjos Yasmin Thainá da Silva dos , Duré Ravi Cajú , Rosa Giana Raquel
Published: September 2024

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo realizar um levantamento sobre as pesquisas que abarcam a prática de ensino de Educação Ambiental (EA), publicadas nos periódicos brasileiros, de modo a traçar um perfil dessa produção e refletir sobre a potencialidade desses trabalhos para o aperfeiçoamento das atividades pedagógicas em EA escolar. Para tanto, realizamos um levantamento bibliográfico em 23 revistas científicas que abordam temáticas da EA, avaliadas nos estratos Qualis A1, A2, A3 e A4 (quadriênio 2017-2020). A partir dessa seleção, identificamos quarenta artigos que realizaram Pesquisas de Natureza Interventiva (PNI) no campo da EA, sobre os quais realizamos uma análise de conteúdo, investigando: o perfil geral das publicações; as macrotendências das intervenções pedagógicas; os temas abordados; e as modalidades didáticas e estratégias de ensino utilizadas. De forma geral, identificamos que os artigos desse campo costumam ser realizados com estudantes de Ensino Médio, de modalidade regular, durante a disciplina de Biologia. As pesquisas tiveram uma distribuição semelhante no que tange aos princípios políticos-pedagógicos das atividades pedagógicas, com uma proporção semelhante de atividades Conservacionistas, Pragmáticas e Críticas, abordando, principalmente, as temáticas do lixo, da preservação dos ecossistemas e da poluição dos rios. As metodologias de ensino foram variadas, intercalando, principalmente, aulas práticas, expositivas e discussões durante as intervenções pedagógicas. Ao compararmos nosso estudo com outros levantamentos, pudemos observar uma significativa ampliação das pesquisas sobre práticas de ensino de EA de abordagem Crítica, demonstrando um avanço teórico-metodológico na área.
As reminiscências medievais portuguesas e as cavalhadas em Goiás: celebrações, permanências e ressignificações
Authors: Fagundes Maria Dailza da Conceição
Published: September 2024

Esse artigo tem como proposta analisar as cavalhadas em Goiás a partir de reflexões sobre as ressignificações no Brasil de elementos culturais do Medievo português. Considerando este o fio condutor das discussões, as cavalhadas são estudadas na condição de celebração, categoria do patrimônio cultural imaterial, e também como exemplo de possibilidade de diálogo entre presente e passado no ensino e na pesquisa. Assim, a proposta centra-se numa dupla perspectiva de investigação: a concepção e o uso de residualidades medievais em abordagens contemporâneas; as cavalhadas como forma de celebração e exemplo de reminiscências medievais em terras goianas.
O conhecimento da alma como causa necessária para a formação de educadores: um estudo das Questões Disputadas Sobre a Alma, de Tomás de Aquino
Authors: Santin Rafael Henrique , Oliveira Terezinha
Published: September 2024

Neste artigo, analisamos a função dos sentidos internos e externos na aprendizagem segundo Tomás de Aquino (século XIII). A fonte que estudamos é o conjunto de Questões ministradas pelo teólogo dominicano no Studium Generale de Santa Sabina, em Roma, no ano letivo de 1266-1267, que tiveram a alma como tema central. Nessa época, Tomás foi incumbido de organizar os estudos da Ordem dos Frades Pregadores em Roma. As Questões Disputadas Sobre a Alma fazem parte do trabalho do autor para a formação de educadores. Cabe destacar que empregados o termo ‘educadores’ para nomear todo intelectual que se dedica, especialmente, à difusão do conhecimento pertinente para sua época, contribuindo para o desenvolvimento social, político e cultural da sociedade da qual faz parte. Com esse estudo, procuramos apresentar lições de Tomás de Aquino que possam fundamentar uma reflexão mais profunda a respeito da formação docente em nosso próprio tempo.
Senior Policy in Hungary, Poland and Russia
Authors: Urbaniak Bogusława , Evseeva Yaroslava , Patyán László
Published: September 2024

The monograph considers the notion and scope of senior policy vis-à-vis similar policies, such as social policy on ageing, social policy on old age, and social policy on the elderly. Although retirement policy is unrelated to senior policy, it is also covered in the monograph because of its influence on the financial situation and well-being of the elderly and older adults. A brief review of the demographic situation and main population trends in EU-28 countries is followed by a presentation of senior policies in Hungary, Poland and Russia, and the impact of their retirement policies on the economic situation of older people.
Effect of Reverse Engineering Pedagogy on Students’ Learning Performance, Cultural Heritage Literacy, and Creativity in a Paper Sculpture C-STEAM Course
Authors: Zhan Zehui , Tu Kai , Yang Huyi , Gao Siping , Zou Xuanxuan
Published: September 2024

The traditional cultures around the world not only symbolize the spirit and soul of different countries, but also provide the most essential resources for education. This study examined the effect of reverse engineering pedagogy (REP) and forward project pedagogy (FPP) on students’ cultural heritage literacy and creativity in a cultural-oriented STEAM course (C-STEAM). A total of 128 undergraduate students from a major university in China participated in a paper sculpture C-STEAM project, and were randomly divided into two groups: the treatment group (with 64 students) that adopted REP, and the control group (with 64 students) that adopted FPP. Results indicated that both FPP and REP promoted students’ cultural heritage literacy and creativity. Although students’ risk-taking and curiosity in the FPP group outperformed those in the REP group, students in the REP group achieved significantly better learning performance and higher levels of cultural understanding than those in the FPP group. In particular, the REP group wisely established a close relationship between cultural heritage and creativity by presenting complete cultural works in advance. This discovery has important research significance and practical value, by enlightening us to reflect deeply on the effect of REP when implementing the C-STEAM curriculum, and to identify the potential linkage between cultural inheritance and creativity.
Sobre "La presentación de la persona en la vida cotidiana” de Erving Goffman. Una comprensión de la teoría social para su aplicación en la educación
Authors: Romero Aguirre Gladys de los Ángeles
Published: September 2024

Review of the book Goffman, E. (1981). La Presentación de la persona en la vida cotidiana (H. Torres y F. Setaro, Trad.; 1a. ed.) Amorrortu Editores. (Obra original publicada en 1959).
La Universidad de hoy como organización: En el trasfondo de la institución. Luis Montaño Hirose
Authors: Pérez Morales Flor de Liz
Published: September 2024

The figure of Luis Montaño Hirose is drawn in his academic history. His name is associated with the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM), Unidad Iztapalapa, where he has been a full-time professor since 1981. His reflections become substantive when it comes to understanding the world, a sharp look that points to many issues, but particularly those that disrupt universities, organizations, and the complexities that nestle in the social spaces of human experiences
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Logical and Situational Analysis of the Possibilities of Innovative Development of the Agroindustrial Sector
Authors: Denisov Victor
Published: September 2024

The author has identified a low level of innovative development of the agroindustrial complex and the reasons for the delay in its growth in comparison with other industries and types of economic activity in Russia. The consequence is a noticeable trend of changes in the positive dynamics of economic efficiency indicators of agricultural production in the recent past. This trend indicates weakening Russia’s food security.
The article considers one of the possible options for import substitution of innovative means of production used in the agroindustrial sector in the conditions of external economic isolation of the country. It implies the participation of the state in supporting the development and assimilation of knowledge embodied in the real economy as well as in the financing of national innovative solutions. The option under consideration has the following features: selection on a competitive basis and priority financing of means of production with a high technological potential, which are most in demand among agroindustrial enterprises; reimbursement of payment for information on the state of the markets for technology, means of production, resources, food, raw materials provided by IT specialists, as well as for making calculations to optimize the structure and volumes of production, product exports and technological training to enterprises. This kind of financial support is provided in addition to the current practice of state compensation for losses to low-profit agricultural businesses.
An experimental scheme for making decisions on priority financing of innovations is examined. The creators of these innovations are economic entities with the highest indicators of production activities and a high probability of fulfilling an order for the output of innovative products. The list of indicators includes many quantitative and qualitative characteristics. This means that the problem is classified as one that can be solved by using algorithms of multiple criteria modeling.
Science Communication and Popularization of Science in CS recruitment Tasks
Authors: Egerev Sergey
Published: September 2024

The article analyzes the global practice of using science communication and, in particular, science popularization to recruit volunteers for citizen science projects (CS recruitment). Russians actively participate in global, cross-border online projects. However, local Russian CS projects are less successful. It is shown that the problem of unsatisfactory recruitment is very serious. Science communication and science popularization contribute to recruitment and volunteer retention. Moreover, the role of communication is particularly important in the early stages of a project. The concepts of active and preliminary stages of CS recruitment are introduced to identify the dynamics of volunteer motivation. The experiences considered in the article can be useful for scientific management in Russia.
Russian Science and Technology Policy to Counter Sanctions: In Search of a Strategy
Authors: Vasiliev Anton , Besedina Ekaterina
Published: September 2024

The article examines the scientific and technological policy of contemporary Russia in the conditions of international sanctions and analyzes both current general issues of the development of science and technology and problems in certain areas of scientific knowledge. We have studied special legal sanction acts of foreign academic organizations. The authors have developed and proposed mechanisms to counter sanctions in the scientific and technological sphere. The experience of applying measures for the development of science in the People’s Republic of China has been studied. The goal of the work is to conduct research on the state of modern science, taking into account the current Russian state policy under conditions of sanction pressure and proposing the authors’ unique classification of measures to support the development of Russian science. We used empirical methods of comparison, description and interpretation; theoretical methods of formal and dialectical logic. We also applied special scientific methods: legal and dogmatic method and the method of interpretation of legal norms. The authors have summarized the problems of government measures to support science under the sanction conditions and proposed measures to preserve the scientific sovereignty of Russia.
Promotion of Intellectual Activity Results of Scientific Organizations. Value Estimation
Authors: Ganieva Irina , Shepelev Gennady
Published: September 2024

We consider approaches to assessing the value of intellectual activity results (IAR) from the points of view of the seller and the buyer. The analysis was carried out on the basis of a comparison of the total costs of implementing IAR in which the purchase of a license may be only a part of the costs. The analysis takes into account the risks associated with the implementation of IAR. They can potentially lead to reducing the economic performance in the realization of IAR. The authors examine choices of buyers and sellers in relation to the purchase and sale of IAR, taking into account the scale of the markets available to them. Some considerations explaining the low activity on the IAR market in Russia by the scale of business and the size of manufacturing companies are presented.
We define the reasons for the low interest of scientific organizations in promoting IAR for sale. They are a consequence of the small volume of markets and can also be explained by the fact that using budgetary funds, research institutions can cover the costs of creating IAR more substantially than they can by selling IAR on the market. We have formulated proposals that make it possible to increase the efficiency of the work of scientific organizations with IAR. In particular, a reasonable economic policy focuses on sales of IAR through R&D (including with the assistance of extra-budgetary funds). With regard to the reserves being created, it is advisable to use protection options that do not disclose the essence of the IAR and uphold the protection period with significant time spent on searching. This, for instance, may be an option to set up a trade secret regime with subsequent patenting within the framework of R&D for the benefit of a particular buyer. This approach reduces the risks not only for the seller, but also for the buyer.
For government agencies, it can be recommended to increase the importance of license sales while assessing efficiency in comparison with simple registration of IAR. It is advisable to finance applied R&D involving the creation of IAR if there is a guarantee for the implementation of the corresponding IAR by developers or industrial partners.
Détection et quantification de l'immunité humorale à Paramphistomum microbothrium dans la muqueuse intestinale des bovins
Authors: Ogunrinade A.F. , Abatan M.O.
Published: September 2024

A partir du sérum et des extraits de rumen et de duodénum prélevés sur du bétail infesté par P. microbothrium et sur des animaux témoins , les immunoglobulines A (IgA) et les immunoglobulines G (IgG1), totales et spécifiques, ont été détectées et quantifiées. Par le test d'immunofluorescence indirecte, l'immunoglobuline-G1 spécifique a été détectée dans les sécrétions du rumen un plus grand nombre de fois que l'immunoglobuline A. On peut en conclure que l'immunoglobuline-G1 fait partie de la réaction immunitaire d'expulsion des paramphistomes du rumen des bovins.
Qualité fourragère du chiendent à crête (Agropyrum cristatum Bess.) en relation avec la pluviométrie et le degré de pâturage
Authors: Nastis A.S.
Published: September 2024

La variation de la production et de la qualité du chiendent à crête ensemencé (Agropyrum cristatum Bess.) sous l'effet du broutage a été étudiée pendant 2 années consécutives. Les pâturages ont été broutés à la fin de l'été en fin de croissance végétative aprés nettoyage du refus. La première année a été considéré comme sèche (317 mm/an) avec des précipitations de 50 p. 100 inférieur à celle de la seconde (577 mm/an). La production fourragère a été déterminée à partir de coupe d'échantillons pris avant et aprés les essais, durant lesquels les parcelles étaient en pâturage continu avec des génisses. Les échantillons représentatifs de chaque période ont été analysés pour déterminer leur valeur nutritionnelle. La production a été de 474 kg MS/ha pour l'année sèche et de 929 kg MS/ha pour l'année humide. La digestibilité in vitro s'est échelonnée de 46,2 p. 100 à 52,8 p. 100 pour l'année sèche et de 32,9 p. 100 à 40,2 p. 100 pour l'année humide. Pour tous les échantillons de toutes les dates la teneur en matières azotées totales (MAT) s'est révélée plus importante et la teneur en fibre détergent-neutres (NDF : Neutral-detergent fiber) plus basse pour l'année sèche que pour l'année humide. L'écart va de 4,4 à 7,5 p. 100 pour les MAT et de 1,9 à 6,3 pour les NDF. La digestibilité n'a pas significativement changé lors de la diminution du fourrage, pendant l'année sèche, alors que durant l'année humide une augmentation s'est marquée pendant la dernière période, au moment de la repousse la valeur en MAT ne change pas pendant l'année sèche au fur et à mesure du pâturage, mais augmente significativement pendant l'année humide.
A Rare Cause of Common Pain: Herpes Zoster-Induced Sciatica
Authors: Cadório Maria João , Oliveira João , Teixeira João , Duarte Cátia
Published: September 2024

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Optimizing the technical results of robotic esophagectomy: conduit creation and esophagogastric anastomoses
Authors: Hambright Benjamin , Wei Benjamin
Published: September 2024

The esophagectomy, first done over a century ago, has evolved from open procedures to minimally invasive techniques. As minimally invasive surgery has progressed in both safety and efficiency since its inception, it is becoming increasingly favored and continues to demonstrate advantageous outcomes over open techniques. In terms of operative decisions, conduit diameter choice is crucial in esophagectomy. Narrower conduits (≤ 3 cm) seem to be more efficacious, and less prone to stricture than their wider counterparts (> 5 cm). Perfusion assessment, notably with indocyanine green (ICG), is still a topic of debate among surgeons with conflicting opinions on ICG’s impact. There are varying results in leak rates; however, the use of ICG in determining anastomotic site seems to exert some influence on surgical decision-making. Anastomotic techniques, such as circular stapling and linear stapling, have shown to be preferred over more traditional hand-sewn methods. At our institution, a completely robotic approach is used with creation of a 3-4 cm wide conduit and hybrid-type anastomosis. ICG is used to guide conduit transection and gastrotomy for anastomosis. Our experience shows that this approach offers an excellent combination of safety and reproducibility.
Use of implementations of arbitrary bitness permutations for cryptographic transformations
Authors: Bondarchuk Maxim , Teslenko Oleksandr
Published: September 2024

Background. Cryptographic transformations have always aroused the interest of the educated part of humanity and are an integral part of modern communications. A lot of different cryptographic algorithms exist for different tasks and requirements. Permutation functions are useful for cases where transformation speed is more critical than theoretical secrecy. Hardware implementation of such substitutions is quite simple.
Objective. Investigate the model and combinational circuits for hardware implementation. Investigate algorithms for permutation functions software implementation. Investigate attack algorithms and cracking of permutation functions for cryptanalysis.
Methods. The paper reviews algorithms of cryptographic transformations and their cryptanalysis for bijective permutations implemented by means of regular combinational structures of linear complexity. The proposed algorithms provide the rate of processing up to gigabits per second. The paper clarifies the algorithm of formation of elements of regular structures of permutations, specifies volumes of public and private data, reviews data formats, methods of their transfer and hardware implementation of one of the methods. The paper reviews attack types and permutation regular structure schemes cracking algorithms with experimental calculation of necessary operations quantity. The software implementation of the proposed algorithms for results calculation was developed.
Results. Numerical results of the number of keys, the amount of memory required for hardware implementation and the number of required operations for cryptanalysis were obtained.
Conclusions. The results show that the proposed algorithms for cryptographic transformations have a sufficient level of protection with a high-speed encryption and decryption.
The efficiency of national zakat organizations management using data envelopment analysis
Authors: Wahyuni Ikka Nur
Published: September 2024

This study is aimed to investigate the efficiency level of national organization of Zakat management (OPZ) in 2013 by applying Data envelopment analysis method and intermediation as well as production approach. The result shows that national zakat organizations management,Â  Badan Amil Zakat Nasional, Dompet Dhuafa, Laziz Nahdlatul Ulama, and Pos Keadilan Peduli Ummat (PKPU), have efficient performance based on the efficiency measurement. Baznas and Dompet Dhuafa, based on the production approach measurement, showing an inefficiency in term of operational cost variable, personnel cost, ziswaf socialization cost, and the distributed ziswaf fund.
Analysis of cash waqf development in Indonesia using Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM)
Authors: Rusydiana Aam Slamet
Published: September 2024

This study aims to identify the main factors that were obstacles to develop the implementation of cash waqf in Indonesia using Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) method. ISM is an advanced design methodology used to identify, to analyze, and to summarize different relationship among factors that elucidate a problem, model or issue. The development of cash waqf in Indonesia with ISM framework is divided into three criteria: (1) Challenges (aspects) faced in developing cash waqf, (2) Strategy or foundation required within the framework of developing cash waqf, and (3) Stakeholders or actors involved in the development of the cash waqf. The result shows that the core problems and challenges faced in the development of cash waqf institution are: System aspect, product, regulation and information technology. The core strategies or foundations that are needed in a framework of cash waqf development are Transparency and accountability of waqf institutions, Quality development of nadzir, and Innovative marketing strategy from waqf institution.
The Implementation of Good Corporate Governance in the Aerofood ACS Company of Yogyakarta
Authors: Garbo Anom , Wulandari Dwi Andini
Published: September 2024

This research focuses on the implementation of Good Corporate Governance concepts in the Aerofood ACS Unit of Yogyakarta. Good Corporate Governance is a procedure for corporate governance that must be carried out and well-structured as a benchmark for the company in running all of its business activities appropriately. The objective of this study is to find out how far the implementation of GCG principles has been applied to ACS Unit of Yogyakarta using indicators that refer to previous research pertaining to the application of GCG in a company in Indonesia. The indicator is taken from the research developed by (Andyoratama & Mustamu, 2013) in the form of an indicator of GCG principles through KNKG (2006). Data collection techniques were carried out by interviewing 3 informants, conducting documentation sessions and the review of literature. The results show that the Aerofood ACS of Yogyakarta company has implemented GCG principles well even though it has not been fully implemented. There are a number of GCG principles that have not been fully addressed, namely the principle of accountability along with CSR implementation indicators from the employees whereas researchers assume that the company is still lacking the maximum welfare to employees, and in terms of the environmental and community sides, the company has not contributed much to its CSR activities. The last obstacle in the company is that the company employees are lack of understanding of GCG. Therefore, the promotion of GCG values needs to be implemented by Aerofood ACS of Yogyakarta.
Measuring the benefit of Islamic unit linked for customer by ANP (Analytic Network Process)
Authors: Siregar Saparuddin , Kholis Nur , Nasution M. Yasir
Published: September 2024

This research aims to analyze the customer benefit of Islamic unit link by ANP method (Analytic Network Process). The analysis resulted that the value of inconsistency index < 0,1, it means that all respondents are consistent in answering the questionnaire. W value of opportunity and benefit cluster is 1; it means all respondents have complete agreement. While W value of cost cluster is 0,18 and risk cluster is 0,15. It means that agreement among respondents is lower. The most dominance cost is acquisition cost (2.49273), and the most dominance risk is discomply to Syariah risk (2.71049). The score of benefit cluster for the customer is lower than Cost cluster (6.52) and Risk cluster (6.83), because of benefit cluster score 6.21. In answering choice between buying or don't buy Syariah unit link, attention must be paid to opportunity cluster score, namely 4.75. It is lower than benefit, cost, and risk cluster. It shows that Syariah unit link is offering a lower opportunity to gain financial benefit than bearing cost and risk.
Principal's Liability Against Agents for Unlawful Acts Outside the Agency Agreement (Case Study: Decision Number 1666 K/Pdt/2022)
Authors: Alfa Desya Andreasari  , Lucky Suryo Wicaksono
Published: September 2024

This research discusses the principal's liability toward agents for unlawful acts outside the agency agreement following The Case Study of Decision Number 1666 K/PDT/2022. The problem that will be discussed in this thesis is the legal relationship between the principal and the parties for unlawful acts outside the agency agreement, and the principal's liability to the agent who commits unlawful acts outside the agency agreement following The Case Study of Decision Number 1666 K/Pdt /2022. The used research method is the normative research method using statutory, case, and conceptual approaches. The legal material collection technique used is researching library materials such as books, journals, legislation, and scientific articles that are related to the legal issues to be studied using data sources, namely primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials. The author concludes that the results of this research are that the parties obtain a principal legal relationship with the parties for unlawful acts outside the agency agreement. The principal is also liable to the agent who commits unlawful acts outside the agency agreement. Furthermore, the parties should be more careful and more thorough in carrying out sales and purchase agreements, both principals, agents, and buyers.Keywords: Liability, Principal, Agent, Unlawful Act, Agency Agreement
AbstrakPenelitian ini membahas mengenai tanggung gugat prinsipal terhadap agen atas perbuatan melawan hukum diluar kesepakatan perjanjian keagenan sesuai dengan Studi Putusan Nomor 1666 K/PDT/2022. Permasalahan yang akan dibahas di dalam skripsi ini adalah bagaimanakah hubungan hukum prinsipal terhadap para pihak atas perbuatan melawan hukum diluar kesepakatan perjanjian keagenan, dan bagaimanakah tanggung gugat prinsipal ke agen yang melakukan perbuatan melawan hukum diluar kesepakatan perjanjian keagenan sesuai dengan Studi Putusan Nomor 1666 K/Pdt/2020. Metode penelitian yang digunakan merupakan metode penelitian normative dengan menggunakan pendekatan perundang-undangan, kasus, serta konseptual. Teknik pengumpulan bahan hukum yang digunakan adalah meneliti bahan pustaka seperti buku, jurnal, perundang-undangan, artikel ilmiah yang memiliki keterkaitan dengan permasalahan hukum yang akan dikaji dengan sumber data yakni bahan hukum primer, sekunder, serta tersier. Penulis menyimpulkan bahwa hasil dari penelitian ini adalah para pihak mendapatkan hubungan hukum prinsipal terhadap para pihak atas perbuatan melawan hukum diluar kesepakatan perjanjian keagenan. Selain itu tanggung gugat prinsipal ke agen yang melakukan perbuatan melawan hukum diluar kesepakatan perjanjian keagenan. Selanjutnya, para pihak dapat berhati-hati dan lebih teliti dalam melakukan perjanjian jual beli baik prinsipal, agen maupun pembeli.Kata Kunci: Tanggung Gugat, Prinsipal, Agen, Perbuatan Melawan Hukum, Perjanjian Keagenan
Legal Issues In Implementing The Legislation Provisions Regarding Youtube Content As Fiduciary Collateral
Authors: Putri Laksono Tasya Avreanne , Isfardiyana Siti Hapsah
Published: September 2024

Technological developments have a positive impact on legal subjects in earning income in the form of nominal money. Uploading videos on the YouTube application can make money according to YouTube's terms, and videos uploaded to YouTube pages can be classified as intellectual property rights. The government makes it easy for creative economy actors to obtain easy financing or credit from financial institutions. The formulation of the problem proposed by the author concerns legal issues regarding the implementation of statutory provisions regarding YouTube content as fiduciary collateral. The research results show that there are legal problems regarding the application of statutory provisions regarding YouTube content as fiduciary collateral, namely determining the economic value of YouTube content, weak security of YouTube content, and regulation of collateral execution.Keywords: Youtube Content, Issues, Sanctions
AbstrakPerkembangan teknologi memberikan dampak positif bagi subjek hukum dalam mendapatkan penghasilan berupa nominal uang. Mengunggah video di aplikasi YouTube dapat menghasilkan uang sesuai dengan ketentuan YouTube, dan video yang diunggah ke laman YouTube dapat diklasifikasikan sebagai Hak Kekayaan Intelektual. Pemerintah memberikan kemudahan bagi para pelaku ekonomi kreatif untuk mendapatkan pembiayaan atau kredit yang mudah dari lembaga keuangan. Rumusan masalah yang diajukan oleh penulis ialah permasalahan hukum mengenai implementasi ketentuan perundang-undangan konten YouTube sebagai jaminan fidusia. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat permasalahan hukum mengenai penerapan ketentuan perundang-undangan mengenai konten YouTube sebagai jaminan fidusia, yaitu penentuan nilai ekonomis konten YouTube, lemahnya pengamanan konten YouTube, dan pengaturan eksekusi jaminan.Kata kunci: Konten Youtube, Permasalahan, Sanksi
Inclusion of protein hydrolysate extracted from bycatch in the diet of the Malaysian giant prawn: effects on physiology
Authors: Louzã Ana Carolina , Camargo Tavani Rocha , Rodrigues Caio Gomez , Borges Emanuelle Pereira , Ramaglia Andressa Cristina , Augusto Alessandra
Published: September 2024

Bycatch refers to all the animals caught with species of economic interest. These economically unattractive animals are later discarded at sea. Protein hydrolysate with antioxidant potential was extracted by our research group from two main fish species (Paralonchurus brasiliensis and Micropogonias furnieri) of the shrimp fishing bycatch fauna of the São Paulo coast, Brazil. This study tested the inclusion of different concentrations of hydrolysate (0.0, 2.5, 5.0, and 10.0%) in the diet of Macrobrachium rosenbergii. Survival, growth, and physiological processes (ingestion, defecation, hepatosomatic index, O:N ratio, metabolism, and ammonia excretion) were assessed. The inclusion of hydrolysate did not affect crucial parameters for aquaculture, such as survival, growth (about 2% in relation to initial biomass), intake, and mechanisms related to obtaining and using energy (hepatosomatic index and protein as main type of energy substrate oxidized). Metabolism and nitrogen excretion were reduced (~70%) in all treatments with hydrolysate, suggesting lower energy requirements for digestion and absorption of nutrients, as well as the optimization of animal protein use. We recommend the inclusion of 2.5% hydrolysate for future work to test the antioxidant capacity of hydrolysate in M. rosenbergii. This concentration level does not alter important physiological parameters and is cost-effective.
Accelerated concrete flexural strengths for airfield pavements
Authors: Scott Dylan , Songer Bradford , Looney Trevor , Green Brian , Tillotson Alexander , Walker Kirk , Bufkin Randy , Tingle Jeb , Rutland Craig
Published: September 2024

Mixture-proportioning studies and submittals are an integral part of the pavement design and planning process as outlined in the Unified Facilities Guide Specification 32 13 14.13 for Department of Defense airfield pavements. Many aspects of the required testing are time-consuming due to the duration of the test (e.g., alkali–silica reaction experiments) or to the required concrete age at testing (e.g., compressive or flexural strength testing). Time awaiting testing results often delays projects and adds cost. The objective was to develop an accelerated testing requirement for flexural strength (currently 650 psi or greater at 90 days), thereby reducing the time to pavement acceptance. Potential accelerated testing methodologies were evaluated in a literature review. A statistical analysis generated under a design of experiments protocol determined concrete flexural strength gain and correlation ratios. Results of the statistical analysis showed that a reduced flexural strength of 600 psi could be accepted at 14 days and still reach the minimum flexural strength requirement of 650 psi at 90 days with high certainty (i.e., greater than 95% certainty). Additionally, the results stemming from the design of experiments compared favorably with data gathered from four mixture-proportioning submittals acquired via the Transportation Systems Center.
Thermography conversion for optimal noise reduction
Authors: Truong Vuong , Chafouleas James , Mosdal Thomas , Bragdon Sophia , Bishop Megan , Clausen Jay
Published: September 2024

Computer vision applications in terms of raw thermal radiance are limited by byte size. Normalizing the raw imagery reduces functional complexities that could otherwise aide a computer processing algorithm. This work explores a method to normalize 16-bit signed integer (I16) into unsigned 8-bit (U8) while maintaining the integrity of the correlation coefficients between the raw data sets and the environmental parameters that affects thermal anomaly detectability.