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Вища школа України в умовах воєнних загроз і викликів: реалії та перспективи
Authors: Погребняк Віталій , Дашковська Олена
Published: October 2024

Від введення у дію з 2014 року Закону України «Про вищу освіту» вітчизняна вища школа, як і вся Україна, живуть і діють у надзвичайних умовах, спочатку - пандемії COVID-19, а потім - воєнного стану. Вперше воєнний стан (на фоні пандемії) на 30 днів було запроваджено у 10 областях України 26 листопада 2018 року внаслідок збройної агресії російської федерації у районі Керченської протоки, а 24 лютого 2022 року Указом Президента України воєнний стан введено в усій країні через масштабну військову агресію рф. Воєнний стан і військові дії на значній території нашої країни суттєво вплинули на життя держави та суспільства, у тому числі на освітню галузь в цілому і на систему вищої освіти зокрема.
Систему вищої освіти (далі Система), згідно зі статтею 11 Закону України «Про вищу освіту» складають: заклади вищої освіти всіх форм власності; рівні, ступені та кваліфікації вищої освіти; галузі знань і спеціальності; освітні програми; ліцензійні умови провадження освітньої діяльності; органи, що здійснюють управління у сфері вищої освіти; учасники освітнього процесу.
Основні загрози та виклики, що постали перед вищою школою у воєнний період, це загроза життю і здоров’ю учасникам освітнього процесу; руйнування та пошкодження інфраструктури ЗВО; вимушене переміщення закладів; вплив війни на контингент здобувачів вищої освіти та склад науково-педагогічних працівників; забезпечення рівного доступу до вищої освіти; труднощі провадження наукової та інноваційної діяльності; обмеження можливостей здійснення міжнародної співпраці; зниження якості освіти; обмежене фінансування - безпосередньо чи опосередковано впливають на стан всієї системи вищої освіти. 
У статті досліджується забезпечення стійкості Системи через трансформацію її складників; оцінюються прийняті державними органами управління та закладами вищої освіти рішення і реалізовані заходи для забезпечення дієздатності галузі в умовах воєнного стану та відновлення у повоєнний період. Аналізуються і оцінюються пропозиції щодо удосконалення управління галуззю, забезпечення рівного доступу до вищої освіти в умовах війни, оптимізації мережі університетів, осучаснення організації освітнього процесу та підвищення якості освіти.
Реалізація державної політики у сфері фізичної культури та масового спорту в Україні
Authors: Ребрина Андрій
Published: October 2024

У статті актуалізовано питання реалізації державної політики у сфері фізичної культури та масового спорту в Україні. Розглянуто аспект збереження здоров’я населення як системного комплексного підходу до організації активного дозвілля, створення відповідних локацій, популяризації здорового способу життя з метою залучення різних груп населення. Обґрунтовано, що популяризація та організація діяльності спортивно-оздоровчого спрямування та активного дозвілля для усіх категорій населення є важливим та стратегічно значущим аспектом державної політики. Презентовано досвід реалізації державної політики у сфері фізичної культури та масового спорту в Україні на прикладі Державної установи ВЦФЗН «Спорт для всіх», розкрито її основні завдання та функції.
Описано приклади успішних реалізованих проєктів, у які залучені різні категорії населення, з метою популяризації здорового способу життя та проведення цікавого, активного, змістовного дозвілля. Проаналізовано відповіді респондентів щодо найбільш популярних видів фізкультурно-оздоровчих та спортивно-масових активностей серед різних категорій населення. Розкрито позитивний вплив активного дозвілля через поліпшення здоров’я, розвиток якостей фізичних якостей, зниження ризиків захворювань, сприяння  психічному здоров’ю та емоційному  добробуту, зниження рівня стресу, тривожності, підтримку та розширення соціальних зв’язків та контактів, поліпшення пам’яті, уваги, концентрації. Доведено, що активне дозвілля є важливим елементом здорового способу життя, який позитивно впливає на фізичний, психічний та соціальний добробут людини.
Цінності як фундамент культури: історичний огляд та сучасні погляди
Authors: Сідаш Наталія
Published: October 2024

Стаття присвячена дослідженню феномену цінностей, їх ролі у формуванні людської поведінки та культурних особливостей. Автор починає з констатації того факту, що цінності є невіддільною частиною нашого буття, впливаючи на мову, мислення та соціальні взаємодії. Проте, незважаючи на важливість, цінності залишаються складним і недостатньо дослідженим феноменом. Автор звертається до дослідження цінностей у історичному контексті, зокрема, до внеску антропологів. Детально розглядаються ідеї Клайда Клюкхона, який відійшов від релятивістського підходу в антропології, підтверджуючи існування універсальних людських цінностей. Крім того, автор аналізує роботу Флоренс Клюкхон та Фреда Стродтбека, які, продовжуючи роботу Клайда Клюкхона, розробили детальну типологію ціннісних орієнтацій. У подробицях розглядається модель спіральної динаміки, розробленої Клером В. Грейвсом, як інноваційний підхід до вивчення цінностей, який розглядає цінності як еволюційні структури, що змінюються залежно від історичних та соціальних контекстів. Аналізується теорія Ш. Шварца, як одна з найвпливовіших теорій у дослідженнях цінностей. Вона дає змогу порівнювати цінності різних культур, розуміти, чому люди по-різному ставляться до різних явищ, і прогнозувати їхню поведінку. Досліджується роль цінностей в організації соціальних систем. Автор звертається до класичних праць Т. Парсонса і Е. Шилса, які розглядають цінності як фундаментальні елементи культури, що інтегрують різноманітні соціальні дії.
Differentiating Grapes from Wine
Authors: Donald William E. , Healy Michael
Published: October 2024

There is a growing interest in connecting the literature on graduate employability, career development, and worker employability. However, inconsistent terminology across these fields poses a challenge. This essay focuses on the term ‘school-to-work transition’. In career development and worker employability literature, it often refers to the movement from all stages of schooling into the labour market, while in graduate employability literature it is understood to only refer to the transition from secondary school into the labour market. To illustrate this issue, we use a metaphor comparing grapes to wine. Consequently, we propose ‘education-to-work transition’ as an overarching term, with various subcategories specific to secondary and tertiary education.
A Rare Ophthalmic Presentation of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in an Adult Male: A Case Report
Authors: Shetty Shalini , Rajula Harshini , Patil C N
Published: October 2024

This case report discusses a 35-year-old male patient who presented with bilateral painless proptosis as the initial manifestation of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). He exhibited fever, back pain, and fatigue, leading to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and orbit, which suggested lymphoma. Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET-CT) revealed the findings suspicious of lymphoma. The diagnosis was confirmed through peripheral smear (82% blasts), bone marrow biopsy, flow cytometry indicating B-cell ALL, and a positive Philadelphia chromosome t (9:22) on FISH panel. Ocular involvement in ALL, particularly in adults, is rare, and this case demonstrates the importance of early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management. The patient responded positively to chemotherapy, with a significant reduction in proptosis. However, despite ongoing treatment for supportive care, the patient unfortunately expired six months later.

Key words: Proptosis, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Ophthalmic manifestation, B-cell ALL, Philadelphia chromosome
A Comparative Study to Assess the Level of Satisfaction Regarding Traditional Versus Online Learning Among Students of Selected Colleges of Adesh University Bathinda, Punjab
Authors: Kaur Kirandeep , Kaur Simaranjit , Kaur Navjot
Published: October 2024

Background: In online learning, learners get the opportunity to access learning materials published by educators and researchers in every corner of the world as long as they have the required equipment and a working internet connection. Offline learning refers to traditional education that allows students to have face-to-face interactions with teachers and peer groups. Although online teaching and learning are considered to be the future of education, they cannot replace offline education in every aspect. This study is to investigate the level of satisfaction among students in online and offline learning.
Objectives: to assess the level of satisfaction of students in online learning, to assess the level of satisfaction of students in traditional learning, to compare the level of satisfaction of students in traditional versus online learning, to assess the effectiveness of traditional versus online mode of learning and to find association between level of satisfaction among students with their selected social demographic variables.
Materials and Methodology: A quantitative research approach and non-experimental research design was used for the study. Sample size was 180 (90 online and 90 offline) students and sampling technique used was non-probability purposive. A self-structured rating scale was used, to assess level of satisfaction among students. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. Different diagrams were used to depict the findings and to interpret the data.
Results: The major findings of the present study were 50 (55.55%) students have moderate level of satisfaction followed by 10 (11.11%) students have low level of satisfaction in online learning. Majority 70 (77.77%) students have high level of satisfaction followed by 15 (16.67%) students have moderate level of satisfaction in offline learning. Mean and standard deviation of online learning was 54.8±1.227 and mean and standard deviation of offline learning was 62.42±1.278. Mean score difference was 7.62. Therefore, It shows that traditional learning was effective. t-value was 32.88 with df 178 with p-value 0.0001 at p< 0.05 Hence, shows that traditional learning was effective than online learning. Among all socio-demographic variables Gender, students previous year percentage and Family income were found significant (at p<0.05) association between level of satisfaction among students for online learning. Among all socio-demographic variables only students previous year percentage were found significant (at p<0.05) association between level of satisfaction among physiotherapy students.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the students prefer offline learning since they can focus, activate and enjoy throughout the session by understanding the content better and do communication easily.

Key words: Level of satisfaction, learning, college students.
The Effect of Exclusive Breast-Feeding Practices on Morbidity among Under-five Children in a Semi-Urban Community in Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria
Authors: Jibrin Baba , Tahir Yusuf
Published: October 2024

Background: Breast feeding is an important component of child survival strategy. It protects against infections especially diarrhoeal and respiratory diseases. Objectives: To determine the rate of exclusive breast feeding and its effect on under-5 morbidity in Gwiwa community.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study carried out at PHC Gwiwa, in Gwiwa community, Wammakko LGA, Sokoto state, Nigeria between May and August 2021. One hundred and eighty-six Mothers with children aged 6 – 59months were interviewed using structured interviewer questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 23.0.
Results: Seventy-three (39.2%) of the respondents were aged 15 – 24 years and majority (54.3%) are of low socio-economic class. Thirty-three (17.7%) of the children were exclusively breast fed for 6 months. There was significant difference in the rate of exclusive breast feeding among different socio-economic classes. One (3.0%) and 16 (10.5%) hospitalization were recorded among exclusively and non-exclusively breast-fed children respectively (p= 0.4). Seven (21.2%) and 8 (24.2%) of the exclusively breastfed children had diarrhoea and ARI respectively as compared to 113 (73.9%) and 118 (77.1%) with diarrhoea (p= 0.03) and ARI (p= 0.04) respectively among non-exclusively breastfed children.
Conclusion: The incidence rate of exclusive breast feeding is low in our community and might have impacted negatively on under-5 morbidity in the community. Efforts should be geared towards improving exclusive breast-feeding campaign in our community.

Key words: Exclusive, Breastfeeding, Childhood, Morbidity
Effectiveness of Circuit Training on VO2max in Overweight Young Adults After 4 Weeks
Authors: Panwar Jahnvi , Wadhwa Nikita
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND: Circuit training was found to be effective in cardio-respiratory health, in the present study an attempt is made to see the effect of circuit training on VO2max in young adults after 4 weeks
AIM: To study the effectiveness of Circuit training on VO2max in overweight young adults after 4 weeks
OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of Circuit training on VO2max in overweight young adults after 4 weeks.
METHOD: A total of 30 participants were selected from Pune based on inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study. Signed inform consent was obtained before the study. Before starting the exercise protocol Queen college step test was performed. After these 10 min warm up exercises was carried out before circuit training. 30 min CT is carried out that includes- knee raise clap, kick raise, alternating jump lunge, abdominal twist, squats, burpees. After CT 10 min cool down is performed.
OUTCOME MEASURE: PVO2max (mg/kg/ min) = 65.81- (0.1847× pulse rate in beats per minute)
RESULTS: It is found that the mean of pre VO2max was 47.76447 and post VO2max was 53.83667 the P< 0.0001 which is consider to be extremely significant.
CONCLUSION: This study says that it is possible to develop cardio-respiratory endurance through a circuit training program. Circuit training becomes necessary to improve VO2max.

Keywords: Circuit training, VO2max, cardio-respiratory, Overweight, Queen college step test.
The Link Between PM2.5 Exposure and Cardiovascular Health Risks
Authors: Nongphromma Nonnara
Published: October 2024

A major environmental contaminant with great consequences for cardiovascular health is particulate matter with a size less than 2.5 micrometres (PM2.5). The present studies on the worldwide influence of PM2.5 exposure on cardiovascular disease risks are synthesised in this review. Originating from both natural and manmade sources, PM2.5 can pass far into the respiratory tract and bloodstream to induce systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, and endothelial dysfunction. These systems help different cardiovascular diseases to grow and advance, so PM2.5 exposure becomes a major public health issue. Although some areas have improved in lowering PM2.5 levels, global average concentrations remain high and especially impact low- and middle-income nations. PM2.5-related cardiovascular hazards disproportionately affect vulnerable populations like the elderly, children, and economically poor areas. Effective interventions span policy-level reforms to community projects and personal protective actions. Effective case studies show how much focused efforts can help to enhance cardiovascular health results and air quality. Combining strict laws, creative monitoring technologies, and public health initiatives, this assessment emphasises the need of a multifarious approach to handle PM2.5 pollution. Future studies should concentrate on clarifying biological processes, pinpointing vulnerable individuals, and creating reasonably priced treatments to lower the worldwide prevalence of cardiovascular illness related with PM2.5 exposure.

Keywords: PM2.5, Cardiovascular disease, Air pollution, Environmental health, Global health disparities
Nature's Shield: The Promise of Herbal Hand Sanitizers
Authors: Sridhar Shruthi
Published: October 2024

With the rise in awareness of hygiene practices, particularly hand hygiene, the demand for effective sanitizers has surged. Herbal hand sanitizers have emerged as a natural alternative to chemical-based products, boasting antimicrobial properties derived from plant extracts. This review explores the efficacy of various herbal extracts, including Azadirachta indica (Neem), Citrus limon (Lemon), and Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi), in formulating effective hand sanitizers. We discuss their antibacterial effects, compare them with conventional alcohol-based sanitizers, and evaluate their potential applications beyond hand hygiene. The findings suggest that herbal sanitizers offer a sustainable and safe solution to infection prevention.

Keywords: Sanitizers, antimicrobial, Herbal, antibacterial, natural alternatives
Capítulo 2. Sostenibilidad jurídica de los medios comunitarios. Aproximación al contexto iberoamericano
Authors: De la Noval Bautista Luis Alain
Published: October 2024

El texto se propone hacer una descripción reflexiva mediante la aplicación de una metodología documental que permita una aproximación a la dimensión política-jurídica de la sostenibilidad de los medios comunitarios en el contexto iberoamericano. Para ello, se aplica como métodos y técnicas de investigación la revisión bibliográfica, el análisis documental y el análisis de contenido a las fuentes primarias sobre legislaciones sobre medios en Argentina, Brasil, El Salvador, Ecuador, España, Perú y Portugal y al Informe sobre políticas públicas y entornos regulatorios para la sostenibilidad de los medios comunitarios y de proximidad en América Latina, publicado por el Observatorio Latinoamericano de Regulación de Medios y Convergencia (OBSERVACOM 2022), proyecto auspiciado por el Programa Internacional para el Desarrollo de la Comunicación (PIDC). Este análisis se centró en aspectos relacionados con la democratización de la información y la comunicación; el reconocimiento al tercer sector de la comunicación; el acceso a las frecuencias del espectro radioeléctrico; la concepción de la sostenibilidad; la participación y control ciudadano; el acceso, uso de las TIC y alfabetización mediática; la equidad socio-cultural y ecológica y la regulación del discurso de odio. A partir de estos resultados, se ofrecen consideraciones finales sobre avances y limitaciones en el marco regulatorio existente en estos países de la región.
Fixation of Coal Fly Ash (CFA) in the Form of Construction Blocks with Variable Combinations of Lime and FGD Gypsum
Authors: Ahmed Faraz Ahmed Faraz , Hongzhi Ma Hongzhi Ma , Muhammad Imran Muhammad Imran , Sun Hongjuan Sun Hongjuan , Zeng Li Zeng Li , Shuang Wu Shuang Wu , Xuguang Wang Xuguang Wang , Junwei Bai and Kai Shen Junwei Bai and Kai Shen
Published: October 2024

Coal fly ash (CFA) is produced on very large scales in thermal energy plants. The recycling of coal fly ash (CFA) is essential decreasing its environmental impact. In this research, a FaL-G (coal fly ash (CFA), lime, and FGD gypsum) technology is used to reuse coal fly ash (CFA) in brick-type form. First, all of the small-grained FaL-G were dried in the oven at 60and#176;C for 24 h. Three different combinations of coal fly ash (CFA), FGD gypsum, and lime were tested for block preparation. The blocks were treated with five conditions for hardening and drying, i.e., i. Sunlight, ii. Shade (room temperature), iii. Oven, iv. Presence of moisture, and v. Freezer (-16and#176;C). After complete drying, the compressive strength and flexural strength tests were applied. Over all, the sunlight treated blocks showed strong compressive strength of 5.9 MPa and flexural strength of 7.19 MPa. The blocks made through FaL-G technology are very good raw materials for construction, i.e., partition walls and decoration, as these blocks have impressive texture and plain edges. It was the first time that the variable combinations of coal fly ash (CFA), gypsum, and lime were tested through different conditions and have achieved good strength. The literature showed that little work has been carried out through FaL-G, while additional materials have also been used. The main novelty of the current research work is development of an enhanced technique for preparing building materials, stabilizing coal fly ash (CFA), and reducing its environmental hazards
Perioperative systemic corticosteroids in primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review
Authors: VAN EGMOND J.C. , VAN DE GRAAF F.W. , NIEHOT C.D. , VERBURG H , MATHIJSSEN N.M.C.
Published: October 2024

Main reasons for prolonged hospital stay after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and pain. Having a positive effect on both PONV and pain, perioperative administration of corticosteroids might improve rehabilitation and reduce length of hospital stay (LOS) after TKA. Aim of this review is to determine the effect of different corticosteroid dosages on PONV, pain, and LOS in TKA.

A systematic search for articles comparing dosage effects of corticosteroids regarding PONV, pain, and LOS after primary unilateral TKA was conducted using EMBASE, PubMed publisher, MEDLINE, Cochrane, Google scholar, and Web-of-Science for articles published from inception to March 17, 2022. 16 studies were included involving 2352 TKA procedures. Most studies showed reduced pain scores in corticosteroid groups and some described better pain reduction in high-dose groups. All studies showed reduced PONV in the corticosteroid groups. LOS was similar in most studies comparing placebo and perioperative corticosteroids. Only one study reported increased infection rates and intramuscular venous thrombosis in the corticosteroid group.

Concluding, current literature on corticosteroids use in TKA is highly variable in type, dosage, and timing of administering medication. Overall, corticosteroids mostly reduce pain and PONV with limited effects on LOS after TKA. Only minimal statistically significant and clinically relevant benefits were found in perioperative high-dose corticosteroids compared to low-dose. Given the short follow-up in most studies, it is not possible to evaluate safety of high-dose corticosteroids.
Chronic regional pain syndrome following calcaneal fractures: what causes it and how may Vitamin C aid?
Authors: KAZEZ M , YALIN M , AGAR A
Published: October 2024

The purpose of the current study is to determine which variables influence the onset of chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS) following Sanders type 1 calcaneal fractures, which are treated conservatively, and to discover how Vitamin C (VC) supplementation, which is often mentioned in the literature, affects the outcomes of these fractures. The study incorporated individuals who had a Sanders type 1 fracture that was both closed and non-displaced and were treated with conventional plaster. The current study retrospectively reviewed medical records to gather demographic data, duration of immobilization, smoking habits, administration of VC supplementation, and presence of diabetes mellitus (DM). The Budapest criteria were employed to make the clinical diagnosis of CRPS. The study cohort comprised 258 (75.9%) males and 82 (24.1%) females aged between 18 and 90 years who had sustained Sanders type 1 calcaneal fractures and were managed non-operatively. CRPS was detected in 42 (12.4%) of the 340 subjects. CRPS patients had a statistically higher immobilization duration than those without CRPS (p<0.05). Smoking and DM were more common among patients with CRPS (p<0.05) and CRPS patients had a much lower rate of VC consumption (4.8%) (p<0.05).

The current study is the first to examine risk variables for CRPS after calcaneal fractures. Long periods of immobility, female gender, and lack of VC supplementation increase the risk of CRPS. CRPS also increases with diabetes and smoking.
Radiographic and complication evaluation of 2 different bioresorbable pins in hallux valgus corrective surgery
Authors: VENDEVILLE B , HENNEQUIN J , CAVAILHÈS J , FRESSE A , GALOIS L
Published: October 2024

Osteotomies to correct hallux valgus are usually secured using metal implants. Their main disadvantage is the need for a repeat surgery for removal of implanted material. Bioresorbable implants would make it possible to overcome this complication. Few studies analyse the results of using bioresorbable pins. The primary objective of this study is to compare hallux valgus correction radiographic results with the use of two types of bioresorbable pins. The secondary objectives are to screen for possible complications related to the use of these bioresorbable pins. This is a descriptive, retrospective, single-centre study carried out between May 2018 and May 2022 in the orthopaedic surgery department of the Centre Chirurgical Emile Gallé at the CHRU in Nancy (France). The study involved 105 hallux valgus (98 patients) operated on by open double metatarsal and phalangeal osteotomy. Osteotomies were stabilised with resorbable polylactic acid (PLLA) pins (Arthrex® TRIM-IT® drill pin) in 57 cases (53 patients), and with resorbable polylactic acid-polyglycolic acid copolymer (PGLA) pins (Bioretec® ActivaPins®) in 48 cases (45 patients). The efficacy of hallux valgus correction was analysed in terms of changes in preoperative and postoperative radiographic parameters at 1 and 6 months on a weight-bearing foot. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the demographic and radiological parameters of each group.

The mean age was 59.7 years (range 25-81 years) in the PLLA group and 56 years (range 23-78 years) in the PGLA group. The mean preoperative HVA was 30° (range 15-63°) in the PLLA group and 30.8° (range 15-57°) in the PGLA group. The mean preoperative IMA was 14.4° (range 7-30°) in the PLLA group and 13.8° (range 7-20°) in the PGLA group. There was a statistically significant correction of hallux valgus in the PLLA (p=5.24 X 10-15 ) and PGLA (p=3.56 X 10-13 ) groups. The mean correction for the hallux valgus angle was 13° in the PLLA group and 12° in the PGLA group. There was no statistically significant difference in hallux valgus correction between the PLLA and PGLA groups, particularly in terms of hallux valgus severity. There was no radiological or clinical complication in the groups related to bioresorbable pins. The use of bioresorbable pins allows effective stabilisation of osteotomies to correct hallux valgus. There was no significant difference in correction between PLLA and PGLA implants, regardless of the severity of the hallux valgus. We did not observe any obvious clinical or radiological complications related to their use. The use of bioresorbable osteosynthesis material in forefoot surgery seems to offer interesting advantages, providing patients with safer and less invasive treatment solutions.
Mesenchymal Stem Cell Injections for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials
Authors: FARES M.Y. , SHEHADE T.H. , DAHER M , BOUFADEL P , KOA J , ABBOUD J.A.
Published: October 2024

Objectives: Osteoarthritis is a prevalent degenerative disease that affects many people worldwide. The use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in the setting of osteoarthritis has been explored by many clinical trials in the literature. Exploring these clinical trials is important for assessing the benefit of this modality in the setting of osteoarthritis.

Methods: On November 9, 2022, a search was conducted on PubMed/MEDLINE databases to explore clinical trials involving MSC injections for osteoarthritis. Only articles that were clinical trials, explored the use of MSC injections in osteoarthritis, involved human subjects, and written in English language, were included. Relevant data was extracted from the included trials.

Results: A total of 43 trials were included (N=43). The knee was most the commonly explored joint (95.4%), and adipose tissue was the most commonly utilized MSC source (49%). All but one trial (97.7%) reported clinical improvement in the MSC group on follow up, and 33 trials (76.7%) reported better clinical outcomes in the MSC groups when compared to control groups. Twenty-three trials (53.5%) used imaging to evaluate outcomes following MSC injections, out of which twenty (46.5%) reported improvements in the affected joint. Similarly, four trials (9.3%) used second look arthroscopy, out of which three (7%) reported better outcomes on follow up.

Conclusion: While published trials show good therapeutic potential for MSC injections in the setting of osteoarthritis, several discrepancies render the efficiency and reliability of this modality equivocal. The adoption of standardized protocols, employment of comprehensive evaluation tools, and reporting negative results is essential in order to appropriately assess the utility of MSC injections for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
Given the encouraging results of biomechanical studies on femoral neck fractures, are locking plates more safe?
Authors: HANCIOGLU S , GEM K , TOSYALI H.K. , OKCU G
Published: October 2024

This current study compares the clinical and radiological outcomes of femoral neck fractures in young adults treated with either cannulated screws (CS) or proximal femoral locking plates (PFLP).

We conducted a retrospective study in patients aged 18 to 60 years with femoral neck fractures and investigated medical records between January 2005 and December 2016. Patients were divided into two groups based on implants, screw and plate, used for fixation assigned. In addition, two groups were compared for their complications and functional outcomes, which were assessed with Harris Hip Score (HHS) and Parker Palmer mobility scores.

Sixty-nine of 104 patients met the inclusion criteria. Forty patients were treated with cannulated screws, while 29 were treated with a proximal femoral locking plate. The two groups were comparable in terms of their perioperative variables. The overall complication rate (screw group, n = 10; plate group, n = 14) and non-union rate were significantly high in the plate group (p < 0.05). Other complications did not show statistically significant differences. The screw group had better functional outcomes than the plate group, where only the Parker-Palmer mobility score comparison was significant (p < 0.05). Poor reduction quality and Pauwels’ type III fractures were statistically associated with high complication rates regardless of the implants used (p < 0.05).

Although PFLP showed better outcomes in biomechanical studies than CSs, we observed poorer clinical results. Therefore, although some of our results appeared to be statistically significant, reduction quality should also be considered.
Regime Especial de Atividades Não Presenciais em Minas Gerais: Uma análise sob a ótica da Abordagem do Ciclo de Políticas
Authors: Fernandes Natalia Aparecida Morato , Paula Neto Domingos Angelo de
Published: October 2024

A fundamentação metodológica da pesquisa educacional constitui-se como elemento decisivo no processo investigativo. Esse texto tem por objetivo apresentar o percurso metodológico desenhado para a consecução de uma pesquisa cujo intuito é compreender o Regime de Especial de Atividades Não Presenciais (REANP), desenvolvido em Minas Gerais no contexto da pandemia de Covid-19, desde sua concepção até a sua implementação, bem como seus efeitos na realidade de alunos e professores. O referencial metodológico escolhido foi abordagem do ciclo de políticas (Bowe; Ball; Gold, 1992; Ball, 1994). Além de apresentar as características da metodologia adotada, o artigo evidencia a articulação dos objetivos com os mecanismos de apropriação desse referencial para o estudo em tela, por meio do detalhamento dos procedimentos de obtenção dados. Os resultados preliminares sugerem que a política foi influenciada pelos discursos produzidos por atores internacionais e nacionais vinculados ao mercado, a partir de uma concepção limitada de educação e em acentuado descompasso com a diversa realidade do estado, contribuindo para o aprofundamento das desigualdades sociais e educacionais já existentes.
INFLUENCE OF SOWING TIME ON YIELD AND PROTEIN YIELD OF BREEDING SAMPLES OF PEA
Authors: Kozhuhova E. , Novikov V. , Gerasimova N.
Published: October 2024

The objective of the research is to identify the optimal sowing dates for evaluating pea breeding samples in terms of yield, protein content and yield. The objects of study were five samples of peas. The tasks were to analyze the change in the yield of different morphotypes of peas under early and late sowing dates; determine and compare the protein content for the studied breeding samples at different sowing dates; compare protein yield per unit area at early and late sowing dates. It was found that in terms of yield, the samples of the first sowing period exceeded the yield of ones of the second period, while there was no significant difference in the protein content in the seeds, but the protein yield at the first sowing term exceeded the protein yield at the second term.
INFLUENCE OF PLANT GROWTH CONDITIONS ON PHOTOSYNTHESIS PARAMETERS
Authors: Buhanov E. , Lipshin A. , Shihov V. , Vagner V. , Velichko V. , Shefer A. , Ryabichev A. , Surin N.
Published: October 2024

Numerical modeling of the structure of wheat chloroplasts was carried out on the base of the images obtained by an electron microscopy. It was found that the plant structure, taking into account the absorption lines of chlorophyll molecules, can form zones of selective reflection and local peaks in the density of photon states. A comparison was made of spring barley under different growth conditions and different additional nutrition. The results obtained indicate a decrease in the order strength of thylakoids within chloroplasts. As a result, the disorder of the structure led to a decrease in the spectral characteristics. Thus, these studies lead to the consideration of plant chloroplasts as full-fledged biological photonic crystals
INTRODUCTION OF SIBERIAN BREEDING VARIETIES IN THE CONDITIONS OF MONGOLIA
Authors: Bulavina N. , Barybkina T. , Lipshin A. , Kozulina N. , Bobrovskiy A. , Vasilenko A.
Published: October 2024

The research was carried out in order to study fruit and berry and ornamental crops of Siberian breeding in Mongolia (farm XXK Tsetsentogog). The objects of the study were varieties of fruit and berry crops created in the Minusinskoye agricultural complex. According to the research results, a high degree of adaptation of varieties of black currant, apple and sea buckthorn has been revealed, varieties of these crops are recommended for cultivation in Mongolia.
VARIABILITY OF THE 1000-GRAIN MASS OF SPRING BARLEY UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF CULTIVATION CONDITIONS
Authors: Polyakov A. , Mudrova V.
Published: October 2024

The mass of 1000 grains is a genetically determined trait that makes a significant contribution to the productivity of varieties and largely determines their germination and viability. The purpose of the research is to determine the effect of sowing dates and seeding rates on the weight of 1000 grains of various varieties of spring barley. The dependence between the yield and the mass of 1000 grains has been established. The correlation coefficient was 0.65.
RESULTS OF THE STUDY OF WINTER RYE VARIETIES UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF THE OPEN FOREST-STEPPE OF THE KRASNOYARSK TERRITORY
Authors: Timina M. , Chuslin A.
Published: October 2024

The research was carried out in 2021-2022 in the fields of the breeding crop rotation of the Krasnoyarsk Research Institute of Agriculture. The objects of the study were samples of winter rye Yeniseika, Arga, Krasnoyarskaya universalnaya, NP 5, NP 8, NP 9, 7/21, Sibirskaya 87, Irtyshskaya, Parom, Jantarnaya, Darvet, Alisa. Winter hardiness, lodging resistance, and yield were evaluated. The highest ratings were shown by the samples: for winter hardiness – Yeniseika, NP 5, NP 9, 7/21; for resistance to lodging – Arga, NP 8, Irtyshskaya, Darvet; for yield - Parom, NP 5, NP 9, 7/21, Darvet, Arga, NP 8. For further breeding work, promising samples with an optimal combination of economically valuable traits 7/21, NP 5, Parom are recommended.
Effectiveness of Structured teaching program on Knowledge and Practice of Blood and Blood components Transfusion among Staff Nurses
Authors: Gopalakrishnan K. , Sangita Diwakar Sonukasare
Published: October 2024

Background: Blood is a collection of cells that have been specialized to perform a set oftasks within an organism. It is described as the fluid connective tissue that carriesoxygen and nutrients to the body. It is straw in colour, the average volume of blood inthe human body is 5 litres generally, the PH of blood is 7.4, which is slightly alkaline. The blood comprises 8% of our total body weight. It is composed of plasma, about 55% and 45% cells, respectively. Blood transfusion is when apatient receives a blood product through an intravenous line or the introduction of newmatching blood into the bloodstream or/and of any specific blood components. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of a structured teaching programme on blood and blood components among staff nurses. Methods: 50 Staff nurses were selected by a non-probabilityconvenient sampling technique. Quasi-experimental design with one grouppre-test and post-test design was used. The tools used to collect the data consisted of a structuredknowledge questionnaireand structured practice scale on blood and blood component transfusion. The reliability was checked using test-retest method showed that the tools were highly reliable. Results: The good knowledge score was increased from pretest (12%) to posttest (32%). Moderate practice score was increased from pretest (50%) to posttest (78%). There was a significant difference (p<0.05) between mean pretest knowledge and practice scores with mean post test knowledge and practice scores. So, the structured teaching program was effective in improving the knowledge and practice of staff nurses regarding blood and blood components. The Chi-square test showed that there was a significant association with knowledge and gender, practice and marital status, education. The other variables are not showing association. Conclusion: The findings revealed thatstaff nurses’ knowledge and practice regarding bloodand blood components transfusion wasimproved after the teaching program.
Adherence to DOTS Therapy and its Impact on Quality of Life
Authors: Kumari Anjali , Kalia Raman , Verma Ravita
Published: October 2024

A descriptive study “to assess the adherence to DOTS therapy and its impact on quality of life among clients registered at selected DOTS centers of Punjab”. The objectives of the study were to assess the adherence to DOTS therapy among patients who were registered at selected DOTS centers in Punjab, to identify the problems related to adherence among the patients, to assess the impact of DOTS therapy on the quality of life of patients registered at selected DOTS centers of Punjab, to assess the association between adherence to DOTS treatment and socio-demographic variables. A quantitative research approach was designed, and 100 subjects were selected through convenient sampling. The results of the study showed that the majority of the subjects (56%) were non-adhered, while 44% adhered to DOTS treatment. The results revealed that the majority of the subjects 74(74%), felt the unpleasant effects of medication, and 97(97%) felt weird on medication. While 83(83%) subjects felt negative feelings such as blue mood, despair, anxiety, and depression, the majority of the subjects 83(83%) were not satisfied with their health status. Findings revealed that the most affected domain of quality of life was the environment domain (21.41±2.68), physical domain (19.36±3.21), and psychological domain (16.31±1.87). Whereas the social domain is 7.60±1.66 lowest. The study emphasized the need to strengthen adherence to DOTS therapy among the subjects and then reduce the impact of tuberculosis on quality of life.
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Effect of Caffeinated Food on Fetus among Primigravida Women in Selected Hospitals, Bangalore
Authors: Kavitha. F Roseline , V Sowmiya.
Published: October 2024

A Study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding effect of caffeinated food on fetus among primary gravida women in selected hospital, Bangalore. Quasi experimental one group pre-test post-test design (O1 X O2) was adopted for this study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 60 samples. Structured teaching program was implemented to the primary gravida women for 21 days. Post-test was done after a week of intervention. The data were gathered and analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistical method. The findings revealed that During pretest 17(28.33%) and 43(71.66%) of the samples had inadequate and moderate knowledge respectively. During post-test 48(80%) and 05(8.33%) and 7(11.66%) of samples had moderate, inadequate and adequate knowledge. The paired ‘t’ value for knowledge was 5.25 Which was greater than the table value 1.67 at P ≤ 0.05 level indicating the difference in mean was true difference and structured teaching program was effective in increasing knowledge regarding caffeinated food on fetus among primigravida women. Significant association was found on only family’s annual income hence research hypothesis are retained. Eating a well-balanced diet is crucial for a pregnant women and caffeine has been shown to increase epinephrine concentrations in mother and fetus resulting in decreased placental blood flow and hypoxia.
Helicopter Parenting
Authors: Kiran Bhalerao Shital
Published: October 2024

Helicopter child parenting could be an attractive shape of child-rearing fashion that's by and large portrayed as exceedingly serious and exceedingly included with the children. A specific child-rearing fashion impacts all stages of teenagers' advancement and way of life. Helicopter parents excessively secure their children from troubles by setting a few sets of information without thought of the uniqueness of their children. Later writing has got tremendous consideration to this child-rearing fashion and debated the aces and cons of the advancement of the child. Higher life fulfillment and superior mental well-being have been found in children of profoundly meddlesome guardians. When there are positive impacts of helicopter child-rearing, there are negative results and effects that have moreover been considered. The troubles in passionate direction, scholastic efficiency, and social aptitudes among children raised by helicopter child-rearing have been detailed within the writing. Moo self-efficacy, the need to believe in peers, and distance from peers have to be related to helicopter child-rearing.
Helicopter parenting has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its pervasive influence on children's upbringing and development. This parenting style is characterized by excessive involvement, overprotection, and control, often driven by well-intentioned desires to ensure children's success and safety. However, the consequences of helicopter parenting extend beyond immediate outcomes and can significantly impact various facets of children's lives. The comprehensive review synthesizes existing literature to examine the multifaceted effects of helicopter parenting on child development. Positive aspects, such as increased parental involvement and support, are balanced against negative outcomes, including decreased autonomy, impaired decision-making skills, and hindered resilience. Helicopter parenting has been associated with heightened anxiety, decreased self-efficacy, and reduced academic performance in children. Moreover, it can hinder the development of crucial social skills, such as conflict resolution and peer interaction.
From Psychology to Engagement: Tracing the Evolution of Customer Service Dynamics
Authors: Abdallah Amro, Azlan Ali, Asad Ur Rehman
Published: October 2024

This paper aims to explore the evolution of customer service through the integration of psychological and marketing theories, tracing its development from early organizational psychology to contemporary customer engagement strategies. The study employs a historical analysis of literature, examining key theories and models from psychology and marketing that have contributed to the evolution of customer service. It reviews seminal works and influential theories over several decades, highlighting their impact on understanding consumer behavior and service quality. The analysis reveals a significant transformation in customer service concepts, driven by insights from cognitive dissonance, equity theory, and expectancy disconfirmation, among others. The study highlights the emergence of service marketing in the 1980s, the shift towards customer-centric approaches in the 2000s, and the critical role of digital technologies and social media in facilitating customer engagement. These developments underscore the ongoing adaptation required to meet evolving consumer expectations. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of customer service, synthesizing insights from various fields to present a cohesive understanding of its trajectory. By connecting past theories with current practices, it offers valuable insights for academics and practitioners seeking to navigate the complexities of modern consumer behavior and service management.
Incorporating Symmetry for Learning Spatiotemporal Dynamics
Authors: Yu Rose
Published: October 2024

While deep learning has shown tremendous success in many scientific domains, it remains a grand challenge to incorporate physical principles into such models. In this talk, I will demonstrate how to incorporate symmetries into deep neural networks and significantly improve physical consistency, sample efficiency, and generalization in learning spatiotemporal dynamics. I will showcase the applications of these models to challenging problems such as turbulence forecasting and trajectory prediction for autonomous vehicles.
Prospects and Challenges of Machine Learning in the Physical World
Authors: Estrach Joan Bruna
Published: October 2024

The last decade has witnessed an experimental revolution in data science, led by the huge empirical success of deep learning methods across many areas of science and engineering. In order to capitalise on these successes, it has become increasingly important to provide a mathematical foundation that gives guiding design principles, and mitigates the current data ‘hunger’ of these DL architectures, to enable further applications within computational science. In this talk, we will describe the crucial role that data structure plays in constructing such foundations. Existing mathematical models are mostly agnostic to data structure, and as a result rely on strong assumptions in order to break the curse of dimensionality. Alternatively, we will present a geometrical perspective that unifies all successful DL architectures (CNNs, RNNs, Transformers, GNNs) from the principles of symmetry and scale separation, providing a viable mathematical picture where the curse of dimensionality is avoided under more realistic assumptions. We will cover theoretical analyses that highlight the role of data structure, as well as applications of these models to computational science, emphasizing the incipient area of ’Scientific Machine Learning’.
Symmetry-informed model inference for active matter
Authors: Dunkel Jörn
Published: October 2024

Consider map F: U o V. Given data pairs u_j,F(u_j) the goal of supervised learning is to approximate F. Neural networks have shown considerable success in addressing this problem in settings where X is a finite dimensional Euclidean space and where Y is either a finite dimensional Euclidean space (regression) or a set of finite cardinality (classification). Motivated by the need for surrogate modeling (in, for example, Bayesian inversion) and by scientific discovery (in, for example, constitutive modeling) we focus on the design and analysis of algorithms which address supervised learning for settings where U and V comprise spaces of functions; thus F is an operator. The talk describes emerging methodology in this area, emerging theory which underpins the methodology and numerical experiments which elucidate the efficiency of different approaches. Various applications from continuum mechanics are described, including an inverse problem arising in incompressible fluid flow and constitutive modeling in viscoelasticity.