bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Picadura de escorpión en Bolivia: una revisión crítica de la literatura
Authors: Auza-Santiváñez Jhossmar Cristians , Franco Lacato Alex Omar
Published: December 2023

Las picaduras son frecuentes y se consideran un verdadero problema de salud pública. Objetivo: describir las especies de escorpiones, propiedades del veneno, fisiopatología, manifestaciones clínicas, diagnóstico y su manejo en la unidad de cuidados intensivos. Metodología: se realizó una búsqueda de la literatura en las bases de datos SciELO, LILACS, Scopus, PubMed-MedLine, Google Académico, así como en los servicios ClinicalKeys, se extrajo la información relevante, se seleccionaron aquellos estudios de tipo serie de casos, artículos originales o revisiones narrativas, de alcance y sistemáticas. Desarrollo: en Bolivia, fue descrita la especie Tityus (Tityus) sorataensis. El 66 al 90 por ciento de las picaduras tienen signos y síntomas limitados a dolor local, parestesias y cambios en la piel. Los efectos sistémicos se hacen evidentes a los 30 minutos y por lo general, dentro de las cuatro horas posteriores a la picadura. El tratamiento puede ser empírico, aplicar medidas generales, manejo del dolor y si está presente algunas complicaciones como edema pulmonar, choque cardiogénico es necesario su manejo en una sala de cuidados intensivos. Conclusiones: la intoxicación por picadura de escorpión, es rara, es un reto terapéutico, parece ser recomendable la administración del antídoto (antiveneno) junto al tratamiento de sostén. un mejor conocimiento de los escorpiones, puede alentar el interés en realizar nuevas investigaciones.
Following changes in balance and cognitive performance on healthy middleaged people: Evaluation of the effect of two types of concurrent training
Authors: Canli Umut , Prieto-González Pablo
Published: December 2023

Purpose.

The study aimed to compare the effects of two different concurrent training protocols applied to healthy middleaged individuals on balance parameters and cognitive functions.

Methods.

Thirty-three middle-aged adults voluntarily participated in this study. A randomised, between-group design (Strength+Aerobic Group [SAG] and control group Aerobic+Strength Group [ASG]) was used. After collecting data related to the main characteristics of the subjects (i.e., age, sex, medical history, smoking habits), the following assessments were made: Subjects’ physical activity level, balance parameters, and inhibition and attention indicators. The intervention lasted 13 weeks (2 sessions per week, 50 minutes per session).

Results.

Both protocols (SAG and ASG) significantly improved balance performance. However, as for the group-by-time interaction, no significant difference between the two groups were observed in any of the parameters assessed (F(1–31) = 0.843; 0.760; 0.612; 0.656; p > 0.05). Thus, it was found that participating in either the SAG or ASG groups had no significant influence on attention accuracy, reaction time, total number of matters processed (participants’ psychomotor speed), and non-marked letters (selective attention) (post-test–pre-test difference: F(1–31) = 0.239, 0.337, 0.738, 0.414; p > 0.05). It was also observed that both training programs resulted in similar improvements in all balance characteristics and cognitive parameters.

Conclusions.

It was found that the order of strength or aerobic exercises in the concurrent training for improving balance and cognitive parameters in healthy middle-aged individuals is not significant.
Avaliação dos objetivos de ensino, metodologias e práticas avaliativas na educação física escolar
Authors: Silva Lucas Souza , Medeiros Filho Antonio Evanildo Cardoso de , Magalhães Junior Antonio Germano
Published: December 2023

O estudo teve como objetivo validar um questionário acerca dos objetivos e metodologias de ensino, bem como das práticas avaliativas utilizadas pelos professores de Educação Física no Ensino Médio. Trata-se de uma readaptação de um questionário elaborado por Pontes Junior (2012), a partir de uma análise criteriosa de um corpo de professores experts (Juízes) na temática. A idade média dos juízes é de 32 (+4,0) anos, com tempo médio de experiência de 8,2 anos (+2,9), sendo um com titulação de doutor e os demais com a título de mestre. Após as múltiplas contribuições dos juízes, a versão final do instrumento se encontra com 45 itens, distribuídos em 4 seções: i) Caracterização dos participantes, ii) Objetivos de ensino, iii) Práticas/metodologias de ensino e iv) Avaliação do ensino aprendizagem). Enfatizamos que o índice de validação de conteúdo total foi 97,9%. A validação deste instrumento proporcionará aos discentes, professores, gestores e interessados pela temática uma possibilidade de desenvolver estudos/pesquisas e avaliação sobre os objetivos e metodologias de ensino, bem como das práticas avaliativas adotadas pelos professores nas aulas de Educação Física.
Zenono Slaviūno sutartinių kolekcija
Authors:   Lietuvių literatūros ir tautosakos institutas, Jakubynienė Andželika , Garšvienė Eligija ,   Lietuvių literatūros ir tautosakos institutas, Visackienė Rima ,   Lietuvių literatūros ir tautosakos institutas, Žilienė Irena ,   Lietuvių literatūros ir tautosakos institutas, Nakienė Austė ,   Lietuvių literatūros ir tautosakos institutas
Published: December 2023

Zenonas Slaviūnas (1907-1973) was one of the most prominent Lithuanian folklore collectors and researchers of the 20th century. During 1958–1959 he published his major work titled "Sutartinės. Lithuanian Multipart Songs" - a collection of 1962 multipart songs in three volumes. The songs were written down both by Mr. Slaviūnas and by other folklore collectors. This Lithuanian Folklore Archives' collection is based on the digitalized books by Mr. Slaviūnas, however it is expanded by additional metadata where you can find information on folklore collectors, informants, places where the recordings tooks place, etc. In some cases, texts are complimented by audio recordings as well as pictures of informants.
PELATIHAN DASAR-DASAR SOFTWARE AUTOCAD UNTUK GURU SMK DI KECAMATAN LEMPUING KAB. OGAN KOMERING ILIR
Authors: Sari Dewi Puspita , Syofii Imam , Hermawan Rudi , Yadi Farhan , Santosa Mochamad Amri , Wadirin Wadirin , Adanta Dendy , Meldianto Efri
Published: December 2023

Gambar teknik merupakan mata pelajaran yang harus dikuasi oleh siswa SMK. Penggunaan software gambar teknik adalah harga lisensi yang mahal dan membutuhkan dukungan komputer yang memadai. Kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah pelatihan penggunaan dasar-dasar AutoCAD sebagai software di mata pelajaran Gambar Teknik di SMK N 1 Lempuing. Metode pelaksanaan pelatihan adalah ceramah, diskusi, demonstrasi, dan praktek. Dari hasil pre-test dan post-test, terjadi peningkatan peserta pelatihan menggunakan metode ceramah, diskusi, demonstrasi, dan praktek, yang dilakukan secara simultan. Kemudian, kegiatan pengabdian ini juga memberikan sharing pengalaman metode installasi AutoCAD berlisensi AcademicVersion.
“Moscow Surrealism” by Mikhail Dashevsky
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Shik I.A.
Published: December 2023

In the article, the researcher analyzed the photographic heritage of the Moscow photographer M.A. Dashevsky presented in the book Native Retro. 1962–2002. Photo Saga (2020) through the prism of surrealist aesthetics, and draws parallels between his works and the works of foreign photographers connected with this art movement. Despite the fact that in Russia, surrealism as a separate trend was not fully represented, it is possible to reveal the elements close to its conceptual program in various types of Russian art of the 20th century. In his photographs, M.A. Dashevsky offered the author’s version of “surrealism” or, more precisely, a particular “Moscow surrealism”. It was formed in the context of both the photographer’s own poetics and the specifics of the development of Russian photography in general. Like many works by surrealist photographers, Dashevsky’s photographs can be read both as an authentic story about his era and as its subjective interpretation. The researcher reveals parallels between historical photographic surrealism and the works of Dashevsky at the levels of the choice of motives, conceptions and artistic techniques. Their common motives and themes include interest in monuments, mannequins, shop windows, cafes, antique shops, flea markets, images of picturesque destruction, and absurd situations. Among their general strategies it is important to mention the search for “paradoxical juxtapositions” generated by reality itself, the choice of an unusual angle of shooting, the work with inscriptions in the urban space, and the involvement of the viewer’s associative thinking. Dialectics of the real and the phantom, internal and external, public and private, which is close to surrealist aesthetics, endows the works of M.A. Dashevsky with semantic versatility. The photographer also actively uses the strategy of one reality penetrating into another, generating surreality, which is developed in his photographs of “glass life” and “overlays”. An integral part of the works by M.A. Dashevsky is the author’s humor — kind and lyrical or close to surrealistic black humor.
The Russian Avant-Garde and the System of Archetypes. Demonstration Experience
Authors:   State Institute for Art Studies, Sipovskaya N.V.
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to a large-scale exhibition at the Primorsky State Art Gallery in Vladivostok, prepared by the State Tretyakov Gallery (curator Irina Kochergina), as well as the album-catalog of this exhibition. Consisting of more than fifty first-class works, mainly from the Tretyakov Gallery collection, it is interesting because for the first time in exhibition practice it correlates the figures of Russian avant-garde artists with the system of psychological archetypes developed by Carol Pearson. While some points are controversial, this experiment is very indicative. Firstly, it responds to the recent tendency to view the avant-garde through the prism of philosophical and natural-scientific concepts of the time. Secondly, an appeal to one of the popular theories allows us to solve another educational task — to involve the viewer in a dialogue with sophisticated art, which despite the catchiness of the Russian avant-garde as a national brand still remains alien and obscure to many people.
The Poetry of A. Mickiewicz in the Chamber-Vocal Works by S. Moniuszko
Authors:   State Institute for Art Studies, Sobakina O.V.
Published: December 2023

Adam Mickiewicz’s poetry attracted many composers, but it left the most noticeable trace in the work of Stanisław Moniuszko, who turned to lyrical poems, ballads, sonnets, as well as excerpts from the poems Konrad Wallenrod and Dziady. Fragments of them were also used by the composer in romances included in various issues of his Home Songbooks (Śpiewnik domowy), and as a result, the texts of Mickiewicz accompanied Moniuszko from the very first works to those published posthumously. The composer’s works based on Mickiewicz’s poems, like the original source itself, represent completely different forms and genres, but they are all in the halo of Polish romantic creativity and one aesthetic and patriotic concept. The purpose of the work is to consider various ways of implementing the ballad genre and the genre of musical portrait in Stanisław Moniuszko’s chamber-vocal works based on Adam Mickiewicz’s poems. Among Moniuszko’s numerous appeals to Mickiewicz’s poetry (more than 20 works), the sixth issue in the series of Home Songbooks, written entirely on the poet’s texts, stands out. A special place in it is occupied by the ballad Fish (Rybka, 1859) based on the text of the poet’s youth work of the same name, representing the composer’s chamber vocal style in the most perfect form and written with a truly symphonic scope. The dynamic musical narrative follows all the twists and turns of the plot, its dramaturgy is based on the comparison of contrasting images, direct speech, dialogues of the characters, and replicas from the author, embodying the specifics of the poetic original. The influence of ideological and aesthetic views associated primarily with folklore and patriotic themes, the poetics and topos of Mickiewicz manifested itself in many ways in Moniuszko’s chamber-vocal works, which allows us to draw conclusions about the synthesis of meanings and symbols characteristic of romantic art.
Indian Association of Sedimentologists
Authors: Nayak G N
Published: December 2023

The idea to constitute a forum Indian Association of Sedimentologists (IAS) was floated in the valedictory session of a conference hosted by Delhi University, Delhi in 1975, for providing an opportunity to sedimentologists of the country to meet, discuss and extend ideas of mutual interest. The idea was appreciated and got support from veteran geologists and academicians. Soon after, in 1976, the Indian Association of Sedimentologists was formed and duly registered with its headquarters at the Department of Geology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh in recognition of leading research carried out in the Department in the field of sedimentology.
Reservoir characterization and rock eval pyrolysis of clastic sedimentary rocks in the Geku Formation, Arunachal Pradesh, North-eastern India
Authors:   Department of Geology, Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam, Bordoloi Anannya , Chutia Ananya ,   Department of Geology, Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam, Taye Chaitra Dhar ,   Department of Geology, Jagannath Barooah College, Assam
Published: December 2023

The present investigation aims to decipher the reservoir quality and source rock potential of the sandstones and shales of the Geku Formation of the Yinkiong Group, Eastern Himalaya, NE India. To achieve the goal, sandstone petrography and rock-eval pyrolysis of shale aided with X-Ray diffraction have been employed. A petrographic study revealed that the detrital constituent of the sandstones is mainly quartz, feldspar, and lithic fragments. Authigenic cements such as carbonate and clay bind the detrital materials as indicated by petrographic as well as X-Ray diffraction study. Clay minerals include illite, smectite-montmorillonite and kaolinite. The studied sandstones underwent compaction as evidenced by the formation of concavo-convex and sutured grain contacts, which also suggest its phyllomorphic stage of diagenesis. The presence of calcite and clay cement has led to reduction of the porosity and permeability of sandstones, which is also substantiated by sorting and irregular grain shapes such as sub-angular, angular, and sub-rounded, thereby affecting reservoir quality. The rock eval pyrolysis data suggests that the Yinkiong shales have poor source rock potential with dominantly kerogen type III. The geochemical parameters of the studied shales suggest mostly immature and postmature organic matter and the very low TOC values indicate poor organic richness.
What Is the Vital Force? Towards a Quantum Perspective on Vitalism and Possible Consequences for CAM.
Authors: Milgrom Lionel
Published: December 2023

A brief history of vitalism is followed by a description of the scientific paradigm and the relationship of information to quantum theory. Quantum Bayesianism (QBism) is introduced as an alternative subjective interpretation of quantum theory, and a better descriptor of the therapeutic process (TP) than previous objective conventional quantum theoretical (CQT) interpretations. The vital force (Vf) is considered a system defined solely by observations of a patient’s (Px’s) secondary symptoms (S2) during case-taking, and changes to them (DS2) after treatment. This is combined with a previous gyroscopic metaphor of the Vf. According to QBism, wave functions generated by this metaphor depend on subjective degrees of belief in observations of S2 and DS2. As such, assessing a Px’s S2 and DS2 not only changes over time but may well differ from another’s assessment of the same Px. Conclusion: Treating the Vf as an analogue of the quantum state of a macroscopic system, i.e., Px, represents all that can possibly be known about a Px’s symptoms by observation, not the Vf’s presumed reality, separate from an observer. The Vf is simply a representation of knowledge about Px, suggesting how a subjective generally valid quantum metaphor for the TP might develop in future.
Physical transfer of the UHD signal resulting from potentized dilution of interferon gamma antibodies
Authors: Jerman Igor , Ogrizek Linda , Jan Luka , Periček Vesna
Published: December 2023

Physico-chemical examinations of very high dilution (UHD) solutions subjected to certain physical factors (such as shaking) are becoming more frequent and are increasingly producing conclusive results. A much less studied phenomenon is the transfer of molecular information (UHD signals of diluted substances) from one liquid to another without an intermediate liquid phase. The aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of such a transfer of the UHD signal from the UHD solutions to the receiver solution, in particular, if the molecular source used in the donor solutions was the biologically active interferon gamma antigen molecule. We were especially interested in how the transfer of the UHD signal is affected by the time of exposure of the receiver to the donor, and how the transfer is affected by activation (shaking) versus exposure alone.

For measurement of the physicochemical parameters, we used pH, electrical conductivity, and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) sensors. For relative UV/VIS spectroscopy measurements, we used a Macherey-Nagel spectrophotometer. All original liquids (water and solutions, four different liquids altogether) subject to research were obtained from Materia Medica LTD, Moscow. Distilled water (W) was used for dilutions and potencies as follows: potentized water (W cH9), potentized dilution of antibodies to interferon-gamma (Abs IFNγ cH9), the same original substance in the form of a mixture of potencies (Abs IFNγ cH12, cH30, cH50, shortly Abs IFNγ mix). We used two different receiver solutions, one for physicochemical research and another (addition of alcohol) for UV/VIS spectroscopy. The transfer of UHD signal via glass was processed via shaking of the donor flask. For direct or post-hoc analysis, we used Wilcoxon signed-rank test, two tailed. The results showed that activation strongly influences signal transfer and that this can be compensated to some extent by prolonged direct exposure. In principle, exposure time has a positive effect on signal transfer. Although the detection of the physically transmitted signal is generally weaker than the signal in the original UHD solutions, it is still detectable with our measurement system and protocol, both in terms of effect (Cohen's D) and statistically significant differences. In this respect, different detection methods may detect the signal differently. After the separation between the donor and receiver glasses (solutions), the character of the signal may change and may even be better expressed. Activation is shown to be an important factor for the UHD signal transfer, at least for shorter times. By longer exposure times, it appears that activation can be compensated, at least to some extent.
Homeopathic Treatment of snakebite in dog – case report
Authors: Fernandes Alves Silvia Helena , Coelho Cideli , Von Ancken Adalberto , Regina Fabbrini Cintia
Published: December 2023

Snakebite accidents are very common nearby forest areas. The majority of these incidents are caused by snakes of the genus Bothrops, which comprises over 45 species distributed in Central and South America. These snakes usually hunt small mammals and lizards at dusk. Snakebites from this genus generally occur in the head, limbs, and neck regions. Bothrops snakes are considered aggressive animals, characterized by inverted "V" markings along their bodies, triangular heads, smooth tails, and length ranging from 0.5m to 2m. They exhibit color variations of brown, green, and gray. Bothrops venom has necrotic, coagulating, vasculotoxic, and nephrotoxic effects, which can cause extensive necrosis at the bite site, tissue loss, and limb dysfunction, sometimes resulting in amputation. The bitten animal may experience prostration, tachypnea, localized edema and pain, petechiae, hemorrhages, and extensive necrotic areas. Hematuria, hypotension, pulmonary edema, and even death, as well as various laboratory abnormalities, may also occur. The case reported herein was attended at a veterinary clinic in Campos Altos, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It involved a mixed-breed female dog, 3 years old, weighing 4.5 kg, which had been bitten by a Bothrops snake approximately 90 minutes before. The animal presented edema and pain at the site of the bite (pelvic limb), as well as tachycardia. At once, it was administered intravenous polyvalent antiophidic serum, dexamethasone, serum, furosemide, tramadol, and ceftriaxone (antibiotic). Local treatment included corticosteroid and antibiotic ointment dressings. The animal remained stable, but after 24 hours, an extensive area with edema, hematoma, bleeding, and early necrosis at the bite site was observed, worsening with each passing hour. After 48 hours, therapy with Bothrops CH6 (5 globules every 8 hours) was initiated to reduce local effects (edema, hemorrhage, and necrosis). The animal showed rapid improvement in the appearance of the lesion, and after 5 days of treatment, there was no longer edema or bleeding, only a circumscribed cutaneous injury, which was managed with local dressings (cleaning and healing ointment). The animal recovered well without any sequelae.
A Cantharis potency acts on heat exposed bovine serum albumin as revealed by FT-IR spectroscopy
Authors: Sukul Nirmal , Singh Raj Kumar , Pande Nivedita , Sukul Anirban
Published: December 2023

In a series of experiments we have demonstrated that high dilution of homeopathic drugs produces distinct effects on plants and animals in-vivo through the medium of water. High dilutions (HDs) of a drug prepared by serial dilution with a solvent medium 1:100, followed by mechanical agitation in several steps are called potencies. Water molecules play an important role on protein structure and function. We focused our observation on water molecules associated with BSA. High dilution (HD) of a homeopathic drug is thought to be specific water structure which produces therapeutic effects on man. HDs also produce effects on animals, plants and even proteins in aqueous solution. What is the primary target of HDs on organisms or on protein? The present study addresses this question. Cantharis 30 cH, a homeopathic potency used for burn injuries, has been tested on bovine serum albumin (BSA) in-vitro. The protein has been exposed to heat at 750C for 10 mins, cooled down to room temperature and then treated with Cantharis 30 cH. The treatment was done by two methods, direct and indirect through water. The results from both the methods are almost similar.  The treated and untreated protein solutions were analysed by Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The treatment effect was evident on water molecules associated with BSA. The results indicate that Cantharis 30 cH interacts with water molecules which in turn influence BSA. It is concluded that the homeopathic potency converts first water structure which then affects the protein. Based on the results on this experiment we can assumes that the primary target of all homeopathic potencies is water which constitutes the major component of all living organisms. All biomolecules are suspended in water.
Need for external replication trials in homeopathic basic research: presenting research on three duckweed test systems as an example
Authors: Ücker Annekathrin
Published: December 2023

One of the main aims in homeopathic basic research is to find reliable test systems that are externally replicable. In face of the replication crisis in research in general and the specificities that are necessary to include in homeopathic basic research, it is of great importance to encourage high-quality replication trials. One way to achieve that is to build up a register or a data base for test systems in homeopathic basic research that are already developed to the point that external replication trials are possible. Such a register offers the opportunity to include not just the published information but also helpful insight such as material lists and time frames for easier planning and conduction of replication trials. Additionally, further information on critical environmental parameter, unpublished negative results, etc. could be included.

The general frame work of such a register/ data base is demonstrated with the example of three different duckweed test systems developed in our working group since 2001. The growth rate of duckweed (Lemna gibba L., clone number 9352) was investigated in randomised and blinded settings, using either untreated plants or plants pre-treated with a stressor (arsenic solution or calcium deficiency in the growth medium). Within the original trials, potentised substances in the range of 14x-33x were compared to water control groups (succussed and unsuccussed water). The  stability of the test systems was investigated in parallel systematic negative control (SNC) experiments. All original trials revealed a significant influence of some potencies on the growth rate of duckweed and stable test systems as shown with SNC experiments. Four internal replication trials for two of the three test systems were conducted. The replication trials showed effects of homeopathic preparations with some differences in effect size and effect direction compared to original studies.
In vitro evaluation of Sporothrix brasiliensis biotherapic: complete results
Authors: Moreno Barbosa Gleyce , Ribeiro Ricardo Brito Amanda , Barbosa da Silva Moura Paloma , Da Silva Faria Camily , Cavalcanti dos Santos Velasco de Souza Lais , Machado Rocha Leandro , Regina de Souza Baptista Andrea
Published: December 2023

Background: Sporothrix brasiliensis is a fungus that affects animals, mainly felines, and humans. The infection can present as subcutaneous or disseminated form in the organism. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a state with high prevalence of cases in felines. Currently, the standard treatment is realized during a long period and using itraconazole, that causes important adverse effects. Objective: The aim of this research was to evaluate in vitro effect of Sporothrix brasiliensis biotherapic in the fungus used to prepare this medicine, also considering the association to itraconazole. Methodology: Yeast cells of S. brasiliensis (ATCC MYA 4823) were cultured in Brain Heart Infusion (BHI) during 3 to 5 days. The biotherapic 30 DH was prepared according to Brazilian Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia, using 5 x 107 yeasts/mL. Two biotherapics were prepared: using inactivated fungus by autoclave (Sb1) and viable yeasts (Sb2). Both biotherapics were evaluated individually and associated to itraconazole. The control groups were: water, diluted water, water 30 DH, and dimethylsulfoxide (vehicle to dissolve itraconazole), and itraconazole. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) experiments were carried out, considering the CLSI (Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute) guidelines. Results:  The treatments using only biotherapic did not reduced the yeast viability, as observed in the controls. However, the higher concentrations of itraconazole and of this drug associated with biotherapic reduced the viability of S. brasiliensis. Then, the observed effect was attributed to itraconazole. Conclusion: As expected, it was not detected the effect of both biotherapic in the viability of microorganism itself, due to the integrality aspects of homeopathy, because the homeopathic medicine emphasizes the whole organism’s response to the symptoms presented. Then, the next step is to evaluate the biotherapic in an in vivo model, that will be a complete organism representing the host to this infection.
Occurrence of mastitis before and after homeopathic treatment in dairy cattle, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Authors: Moreno Barbosa Gleyce , De Moura Souza Rossiane , Ferreira de Miranda Jeniffer , Castro Luz da Silva Guilherme , Portela Xavier Medeiros Thalisson
Published: December 2023

Bovine mastitis is an infectious disease that impacts milk production, leads to economic losses and public health problems. It can present in subclinical and clinical forms, with subclinical being the most common. Currently, there is concern about the health of dairy cattle and alternatives are being sought for the treatment of bacterial infections, as those available may have low efficacy, promote antimicrobial resistance and/or have toxic effects. From a One Health perspective, multiple sectors must work together to control the rise in antimicrobial resistance. Regarding animal production, this implies changes in some traditional agricultural practices (WHO, 2022; OIE, 2022). According to Rabello et al. (2020), resistance to antimicrobials for Staphylococcus aureus isolated from bovine mastitis has recently increased compared to studies published in previous periods, in Brazil. In this context, homeopathy can represent an important therapy. In our study, two dairy herds in the state of Rio de Janeiro were evaluated, regarding the presence of mastitis, in two subsequent periods: 1- Control Stage (CS): using antibiotic therapy, and 2- Experimental Stage (ES): homeopathic treatment (Nosode 30CH). The CS took place from February to April 2022 and the ES from May to July 2022. For the analysis of the treatments, the animals were evaluated with the California Mastitis Test (CMT) and the milk from the positive mammary quarters, that presented mastitis, were collected and analyzed in the laboratory for bacterial isolation and identification. During the CS, 7 CMT were performed, and the same number in the ES. The occurrence of subclinical mastitis in the CS in 1681 analyzed quarters was 36.4% (n= 608), while in the ES, in 1290 analyzed quarters, subclinical mastitis was 26.5% (n= 335). There was a reduction (p<0.0001) in the occurrence of subclinical mastitis after homeopathic treatment. In both stages Staphylococcus spp. was the most prevalent microorganism.
AERIAL RADIATION RECONNAISSANCE WITH UNKNOWN ISOTOPIC COMPOSITION OF CONTAMINATION AND CHANGING METEOROLOGICAL PARAMETERS
Authors:   33rd Central Research Testing Institute, Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, KOZHEVNIKOV D. A. , NOVIKOV I. E. ,   Central Research and Development Institute for Robotics and Technical Cybernetics
Published: December 2023

The influence of meteorological conditions and the initial energy of gamma quanta on the results of the aerial radiation reconnaissance of a radioactively contaminated area is considered. The statistical distribution of atmospheric pressure, air temperature, and air moisture content is analyzed. Based on the results of mathematical simulations, the values of the coefficients inversely proportional to a decrease in the gamma radiation absorbed dose rate caused by the air layer between a flight level and an analyzed point on the ground were calculated for the aviation survey of a radioactively contaminated area with an initial energy of gamma quanta ranging from 50 to 3000 keV and an air density ranging from 0.9 to 1.7 kg/m³. It is shown that it is necessary to take into account the meteorological parameters and the energy composition of gamma radiation when performing an aerial radiation survey of an area.
ALGEBRAIC ALGORITHM FOR STATISTICAL ESTIMATION OF THE PARAMETER OF BINOMIAL DISTRIBUTION AND THE EXAMPLE OF ITS APPLICATION IN A SINGLE GLOBAL GEOINFORMATION PROBLEM OF APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY
Authors:   Izrael Institute of Global Climate and Ecology, DOBROLYUBOV N. YU. , SEMENOV S. M. ,   Izrael Institute of Global Climate and Ecology,   Institute of Geography, Russian Academy of Sciences, VOLODIN E. M. ,   Marchuk Institute of Numerical Mathematics, BOGDANOVICH A. YU. ,   Izrael Institute of Global Climate and Ecology
Published: December 2023

The binomial distribution is often used in modeling, including in applied climatology, when assessing the likelihood of adverse or dangerous climate-related impacts. The article outlines an algebraic algorithm for obtaining such estimates based on climate monitoring data or modeling data. Using only algebraic operations in calculations minimizes calculation time, which is important when performing detailed global assessments. As an example of such a calculation, the result of an assessment of the global climatic range of a dangerous insect pest of forest and garden trees and shrubs, the gypsy moth, is given.
AGROCLIMATIC CHARACTERISTICS OF AGRICULTURAL LAND IN THE SIBERIAN FEDERAL DISTRICT IN A CHANGING CLIMATE
Authors:   Tomsk State University, KUZHEVSKAYA I. V. , GORBATENKO V. P. ,   Tomsk State University, NOSYREVA O. V. ,   Tomsk State University, VOLKOVA M. A. ,   Tomsk State University, NECHEPURENKO O. E. ,   Tomsk State University, CHURSIN V. V. ,   Tomsk State University, CHERED’KO N. N. ,   Institute of the Monitoring of Climatic and Ecological Systems, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2023

The analysis of the agroclimatic resources of the Siberian Federal District in the warming climate has revealed statistically significant (most pronounced in the last two decades) increasing trends in the sum of active temperatures and the growing-season length due to the earlier (by 5-7 days) dates of the stable 5°C crossing in spring and the later ones (by 2-4 days) in autumn. In most of the territory, the changes in total precipitation are statistically insignificant, except for a few stations. The frequency of late and early frosts has not changed and remained within the climatological normal. The maximum growth of green biomass, which was estimated by the NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) values, is facilitated by an early beginning of the growing season and a rapid transition to the period of active vegetation. The influence of meteorological conditions on the growth is significant at the beginning of the growing season and is quickly leveled by mid-summer.
CHANGES IN HYDROTHERMAL CONDITIONS IN SOUTHERN SIBERIA IN 1950-2020 AND THEIR RELATION TO LARGE-SCALE CIRCULATION PROCESSES
Authors:   Institute of Monitoring of Climatic and Ecological Systems, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, VOROPAY N. N. ,   Sochava Institute of Geography, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, RYAZANOVA A. A. ,   Institute of Monitoring of Climatic and Ecological Systems, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2023

The paper presents the dynamics of the hydrothermal coefficients characterizing agroclimatic resources on the territory of Siberia within the coordinates of 50°-65° N, 60°-120° E during modern climate change. The intensity, frequency, and duration of adverse weather phenomena for agriculture (the atmospheric droughts and moisture excess conditions) are analyzed. The Ped’ drought index ( S ) and the standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI) calculated from the data of 134 weather stations and the ERA5 reanalysis are used as an indicator. In Eastern Siberia and in the west of the analyzed territory, there is an increase in aridity (a trend is 0.2-0.5 per decade). Northern regions of Kazakhstan, the Sayan Mountains, and the West Siberian Plain were characterized by a relative stability of hydrothermal conditions in 1950-2020 (statistically significant changes are not revealed). A direct linear dependence of hydrothermal conditions on large-scale circulation processes have been not detected for most cases. The greatest number of statistically significant correlation coefficients has been obtained for the drought index S and the SCAND (Scandinavia teleconnection pattern) index.
RISK ASSESSMENT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN THE SARATOV OBLAST AGAINST A BACKGROUND OF OBSERVED CLIMATE CHANGE
Authors:   Chernyshevskyi Saratov National Research State University, MOROZOVA S.V. , POLYANSKAYA E.A. ,   Chernyshevskyi Saratov National Research State University, ALIMPIEVA M.A. ,   Chernyshevskyi Saratov National Research State University
Published: December 2023

The paper discusses changes in the temperature and precipitation regimes against the background of ongoing climate change in arid climate. Climatic variability is considered not on the time intervals of equal duration, but during natural climatic periods of the state of the Earth’s climate system: the first and second waves of global warming, the period of stabilization. Differences in the features of changes in the temperature and precipitation regimes on territories differing in a degree of climate continentality are revealed. Against the second wave of global warming, a degree of hydrometeorological risks of crop cultivation in the Saratov oblast is assessed using the probabilistic values of the hydrothermal coefficient.
SUMMER HEAT AND MOISTURE RATIO IN AGRICULTURAL REGIONS OF SOUTHERN RUSSIA IN A CHANGING CLIMATE
Authors:   Institute of Geography, Russian Academy of Sciences, TITKOVA T.B. , ZOLOTOKRYLIN A.N. ,   Institute of Geography, Russian Academy of Sciences, TARASOVA M.A. ,   Institute of Geography, Russian Academy of Sciences,   Faculty of Geography, Lomonosov Moscow State University
Published: December 2023

It is revealed that there was a significant increase in the Bowen ratio in the Volga, Southern, and North Caucasian federal districts in the second half of the 20th century-beginning of the 21st century. This indicates a strengthening of sensible heat flux and a reduction of latent heat flux in the heat and moisture balance. These changes are caused by a significant temperature rise, especially in the south of European Russia, with a regional decrease in precipitation. The Bowen ratio is inversely proportional to precipitation and NDVI and directly proportional to temperature. In the steppe zone represented by the Volga, Southern, and North Caucasian federal districts the long periods of predominance of the Bowen ratio anomalies of a certain sign can be distinguished for June and July: the positive ones in the 1950s and until the mid-1960s, the negative ones after that until the early 2000s, and the positive ones since the middle of the first decade of the 21st century. Since the second decade of the 21st century, the positive anomalies of the Bowen ratio have become more frequent in some years and have exceeded the standard deviation. An increase in the contribution of heat to the heat and moisture exchange balance led to a degradation of vegetation conditions in the Volga, Southern, and North Caucasus federal districts. In the south of the Siberian Federal District, the fluctuation of the Bowen ratio anomalies is less pronounced than in European Russia, which suggests some stability of heat and moisture supply in summer over the past 70 years.
Influence of TikTok as an Edutainment Platform on Female Students’ Awareness and Use of Contraceptives
Authors: G.U. Nwafor , F.O. Nnaemeka
Published: December 2023

This research study investigates the influence of TikTok, a popular social media platform known for its entertainment and educational content, on the awareness and utilization of contraceptives among female students at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU). With the widespread use of social media among the youth, platforms like TikTok have emerged as potential sources of information, creating new opportunities for disseminating knowledge on sensitive topics, such as sexual health and contraception. The main objectives of the study was to evaluate how exposure to contraceptive-related contents on TikTok influence female undergraduates’ awareness and responsible use of contraceptives among COOU female students. The study adopted the uses and gratifications theory in carrying out the study. The survey research method was adopted with a sample size of 400 drawn using Taro Yaame’s formula from a population of 12,552. A structured survey questionnaire is employed to collect data from a representative sample of COOU female students, assessing their knowledge and understanding of contraceptives before and after exposure to contraceptive-related content on TikTok. Preliminary findings indicate that TikTok plays a significant role in increasing the awareness of contraceptive methods among COOU female students. The platform's engaging and informative content fosters an informal learning environment that facilitates discussions around sensitive topics, breaking down barriers and reducing stigmas associated with contraception. Moreover, TikTok's interactive nature allows for peer-to-peer communication, enabling students to share experiences and advice, leading to enhanced knowledge exchange and increased confidence in contraceptive decision-making. The research recommended that TikTok creators should ensure that the information shared on contraceptives is accurate and reliable and partner with experts to add credibility to the content.
Heterosis and Combining Ability Analysis in Sunflower Through Line × Tester Breeding Scheme
Authors:   Departments of plant breeding and genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040 Pakistan, Razzaq Humera , Hafeez Talha ,   Departments of plant breeding and genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040 Pakistan, Ali Ahsan ,   Departments of plant breeding and genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 38040 Pakistan
Published: December 2023

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is considered a superior oil seed crop due to its high oil and protein content. Due to their cross-pollinated mode, its hybrids are very popular. Several crosses were evaluated for their oil and yield-related traits. To achieve this goal, seven parent genotypes were collected, including four female and three male parents each. Three repetitions of the Randomized Complete Block Design were used to evaluate twelve crosses and seven parental lines. The following traits were measured at maturity: days to flower initiation, days to 100% flowering, head diameter, plant height, leaf area, and 100 achene weight. To find the significance of parents, crosses, and general and specific combinations, data were analyzed using line x-tester analysis. The parents A-10, A-20, and R-70 performed well for days to 100% flowering, whereas A-30 and A-40 performed well for leaf area and head diameter. In terms of days to flower initiation, the hybrids A-30 x R-74 and A-40 x R-72 displayed negative and significant heterosis compared to the mid-parent, better parent, and standard. Crosses A-20 x R-70 and A-30 x R-74 functioned exceptionally well for 100 achene weight. The best-performing crosses were selected for further use in breeding programs.
Örgütsel Güvenin, Örgütsel Bağlılık ve İşten Ayrılma Niyeti ile İlişkisinin Meta Analiz Yöntemiyle İncelenmesi
Authors: TANĞ Yavuz , ÇAKIR Özlem
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmada, örgütsel güvenin, örgütsel bağlılık ve işten ayrılma niyeti ile yakın bir ilişkiye sahip olduğu varsayılarak, aralarındaki ilişkinin gücünün ve yönünün karşılaştırmalı olarak analiz edilerek sonuçların ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Varsayımın test edilmesi amacıyla nicel bir yöntem olan meta analiz uygulanmış, etki büyüklüğü değeri elde edebilmek amacıyla, Pearson (r) ve örneklem (n) değerleri kullanılmıştır. Yapılan taramada 141 çalışmaya ulaşılmış, seçim kıstaslarına uygun olan 84 çalışma analize dâhil edilmiştir. Örgütsel güven ile örgütsel bağlılık arasında ES=0.55 değerinde güçlü ve pozitif, örgütsel güven ile işten ayrılma niyeti arasında ES=-0.44 değerinde, orta ve negatif bir ilişki elde edilmiştir. Alt boyutlar açısından bakıldığında, örgüte ve yöneticiye duyulan güvenin, duygusal bağlılık ile pozitif yönde, işten ayrılma niyeti ile negatif yönde daha güçlü bir korelasyona sahip olduğu anlaşılmıştır.
Prevalence of Depression and Burnout among Family Medicine Residents in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia
Authors: AlNahedh Alaa , BinRusayyis Asma , Al-Tannir Mohamad , AlFayyad Isamme
Published: December 2023

Background

The mental health of healthcare workers, particularly family medicine residents, is an area of growing concern, more so in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. High levels of burnout and depression among these professionals can affect their well-being and patients’ quality of care.

Objectives

The study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression and burnout among family medicine residents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Materials and Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 213 family medicine residents, using a self-administered survey. The survey included the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9 to assess burnout and depression. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize participants’ characteristics, and regression model was developed to explore predictors of burnout and depression.

Results

The mean age of participants was 26.85±1.42 years, and 53.3% were males. The study found a high prevalence of emotional exhaustion (EE) and depersonalization (DP) among participants, with mean scores of 21.10±9.38 and 15.44±7.69, respectively, indicating moderate to high levels. Similarly, a high level of personal accomplishment (PA) was reported, with a mean score of 11.46±6.33. Around 10% of participants reported moderately severe and severe depression, with a mean PHQ-9 scale score of 6.03±5.10. Gender and depression severity were significantly associated with burnout (p=0.001 and p<0.001, respectively).

Conclusion

The study underscores a significant prevalence of burnout and depression among family medicine residents in Riyadh, with notable variations across different demographic and professional characteristics. This necessitates tailored mental health interventions for this population, especially in challenging times like the ongoing pandemic.
Kronik Obstrüktif Akciğer Hastalarında COVID-19’un Günlük Yaşam Aktiviteleri ve Hastalık Semptomları Üzerine Etkisi
Authors: ÖZDEMİR Neşe , ALKAN Halil
Published: December 2023

Amaç: Bu araştırma, kronik obstrüktif akciğer hastalarında COVID-19’un günlük yaşam aktiviteleri ve hastalık semptomları üzerine etkisini incelemek amacıyla yapıldı.

Materyal ve Metot: Tanımlayıcı, kesitsel türde yapılan araştırma Haziran 2022- Eylül 2022 tarihleri arasında X Devlet Hastanesi Göğüs Hastalıkları polikliniğe başvuran 199 KOAH hastası ile yürütüldü. Araştırmanın verileri; Hasta Tanılama Formu, KATZ Günlük Yaşam Aktiviteleri Ölçeği (GYAÖ), KOAH Değerlendirme Testi (CAT), Değiştirilmiş Tıbbi Araştırma Konseyi (MMRC) ölçeği ile toplandı.

Bulgular: COVID-19 geçiren KOAH’lı hastalar ile COVID-19 geçirmeyen KOAH hastaların günlük yaşam aktiviteleri ve hastalık semptom düzeyleri karşılaştırıldığında GYA ve CAT toplam skorları açısından istatistiksel olarak fark bulundu (p0.05).

Sonuç: COVID-19 geçiren KOAH’lı hastalar COVID-19 geçirmeyen KOAH hastalarına göre daha düşük GYA’ya sahip olmakla birlikte, daha şiddetli hastalık semptom düzeylerine (nefes darlığı, öksürük, balgam, uyuma, yorgunluk gibi) sahip olduğu belirlendi. COVID-19 geçiren KOAH’lı hastalar daha uzun süreli takip edilerek hastalık semptomlarını azaltma ve GYA geliştirme açısından daha fazla desteklenmelidir.