bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of aerogenic risks for people living in close proximity to Ulba Metallurgical Plant
Authors:   National Center of Public Health Care, 8 Auezova Str., Nur-Sultan, 010000, Kazakhstan, Tokbergenov E.T. , Dosmukhametov A.T. ,   Scientific and Practical Center for Sanitary and Epidemiological Expertise and Monitoring, 84 Auezova Str., Almaty, 050008, Kazakhstan, Askarov K.A. ,   National Center of Public Health Care, 8 Auezova Str., Nur-Sultan, 010000, Kazakhstan, Amrin M.K. ,   Branch of RSE “Infrakos” in Almaty, 191 Abai Ave., Almaty, 050046, Kazakhstan, Askarov D.M. ,   Scientific and Practical Center for Sanitary and Epidemiological Expertise and Monitoring, 84 Auezova Str., Almaty, 050008, Kazakhstan, Beisenbinova Z.B. ,   Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, 94 Tole bi Str., Almaty, 050012, Kazakhstan
Published: March 2023

In this study, our aim was to assess public health risks caused by ambient air pollution in close proximity to production facilities of “Ulba Metallurgical Plant” JSC (JSC “UMP”) located in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan. The study relied on the health risk assessment methodology under exposure to chemical environmental factors. Our research objects were chemical pollution in ambient air in close proximity to production facilities of “Ulba Metal-lurgical Plant” JSC and its effects on public health. We assessed public health risks caused by chemical pollution in ambient air in close proximity to production facilities of JSC “UMP”. The assessment relied on data obtained at monitoring posts of RSE “Kazhydromet” between 2018 and 2021. We identified six carcinogens in the analyzed area that created unacceptable public health risks. High non-carcinogenic risks were typically caused by exposure to particulate matter (dust), РМ2.5 and РМ10, sulfur dioxide and sulfuric acid. Our assessment of non-accidental mortality risks caused by exposure to РМ2.5 in ambient air established unacceptable relative risks (RR: 1.27–1.78), individual risks of non-accidental (1.5–2.1•10-3) and cardiopulmonary mortality (between 8.3•10-4 and 1.0•10-3). Unfavorable meteorological factors and geographic location can promote high levels of ambient air pollution and created aerogenic health risks for people living in the analyzed industrial area. The established risks require developing and implementing scheduled health-improving activities aimed at raising quality of the environment.
Patient-specific 0D–3D modeling of blood flow in newborns to predict risks of complications after surgery
Authors:   Perm National Research Polytechnic University, 29 Komsomolskii Ave., Perm, 614990, Russian Federation, Kuchumov A.G. , Kamaltdinov M.R. ,   Federal Scientific Center for Medical and Preventive Health Risk Management Technologies, 82 Monastyrskaya Str., Perm, 614045, Russian Federation, Khairulin A.R. ,   Perm National Research Polytechnic University, 29 Komsomolskii Ave., Perm, 614990, Russian Federation, Kochergin M.V. ,   Perm National Research Polytechnic University, 29 Komsomolskii Ave., Perm, 614990, Russian Federation, Shmurak M.I. ,   Perm National Research Polytechnic University, 29 Komsomolskii Ave., Perm, 614990, Russian Federation
Published: March 2023

Abnormal developments of the cardiovascular system are common congenital malformations. Computational fluid dynamics and mathematical modeling can be used to perform quantitative predictive assessments of hemodynamic properties in varied conditions. This article addresses the development of a coupled 0D–3D model of blood flow in newborns to predict risks of complications after surgery. The 0D-model of systemic circulations is created by using the analogy between the blood flow in vessels and the flow of current through an electric circuit. A shunted section of the aorta and pulmonary artery is replaced with a 3D-model with two-way fluid-solid interaction (FSI).A section in a vessel with the aortic valve is examined in a separate 3D-model. Three-dimensional geometry is based on real CT-scans of a patient. The algorithm for coupling models of different levels relies on meeting the condition that pressures and volumetric blood flows are equal at the interaction boundary. We have developed an algorithm for identifying personal parameters from the results obtained by solving an optimization problem. Computational experiments with different individual geometry of the aorta and aortic valve made it possible to analyze blood flow velocities, near-wall stresses, flows, and valve deformations. Observable near-wall stresses can be considered risk factors that could cause calcification on valve leaflets and other valve diseases. Computational solutions in the “aorta – shunt – pulmonary artery” 3D-system allowed obtaining spatial distributions of velocities, pressures, near-wall stresses and other parameters that are significant in respect to probable pathology development. The developed approaches are primarily relevant for decision-making in surgical practice to predict risks of postoperative complications. In future, our plans are to develop the model so that it covers also saturation and oxygen exchange. This is necessary for assessing whether oxygen supply to the lungs is adequate.
Risk of allergy and its immune phenotypes in children with MMP9 Q279R gene polymorphism
Authors:   Federal Scientific Center for Medical and Preventive Health Risk Management Technologies, 82 Monastyrskaya Str., Perm, 614045, Russian Federation, Starkova K.G. , Dolgikh O.V. ,   Federal Scientific Center for Medical and Preventive Health Risk Management Technologies, 82 Monastyrskaya Str., Perm, 614045, Russian Federation, Legostaeva T.A. ,   Federal Scientific Center for Medical and Preventive Health Risk Management Technologies, 82 Monastyrskaya Str., Perm, 614045, Russian Federation, Ukhabov V.M. ,   Perm State Medical University named after Academician E.A. Wagner, 26 Petropavlovskaya Str., Perm, 614000, Russian Federation
Published: March 2023

Scientific research with its focus on allergic diseases relies on up-to-date molecular-genetic methods for identifying individual genetic variability; it seems an important stage in the implementation of programs with their aim to early detect and mitigate risks of such diseases. In this study, our aim was to identify features of immune regulation associated with Q279R MMP9 gene polymorphism (rs17576) and benzene contamination in biological media in children with allergic diseases. The test group included 33 children with allergic diseases; the reference group consisted of 40 relatively healthy children. CD-markers were identified with flow cytometry. Genotyping was performed with a real-time polymerase chain reaction. The research revealed elevated levels of total IgE, IL-4 and TNFalfa under elevated benzene contamination in biological media that were by 1.2–4.2 times higher in the examined children with allergic diseases than in the reference group (р = 0.006–0.03). Q279R MMP9 gene polymorphismin in children from the test group had authentically more frequent oc-currence of the GG and AG genotypes, by 1.7 times higher than in the reference group. This allows considering the allele G of the MMP9 gene as a sensitivity marker in children with allergic diseases (OR = 2.34; 95 % CI = 1.17–4.65). We established a growth by 2.8 times in total IgE level and greater IL-4 and TNFalfa expression, by 1.4 and 1.3 times accordingly, in carriers of the allele G against those carrying the homozygote AA genotype among the examined children with allergic diseases (р = 0.020–0.042). Logistic regression analysis established the adequacy of the dominant model (p = 0.01) and revealed a possible association between carriage of the AG and GG genotypes of Q279R MMP9 gene polymorphism and developing allergy (OR = 3.61; 95 % CI = 1.34–9.71). A risk of developing allergy combined with benzene contamination in biological media and gene polymorphism of matrix metalloproteinase MMP9 (rs17576) is by 2.1 times higher for the allele G carriers against the AA genotype carriers (RR = 2.08; 95 % CI = 1.13–3.83). This allows considering the allele G of the MMP9 Q279R gene as a sensitivity marker in children with allergic diseases.
Assessing risks of functional disorders of hepatobiliary system in workers employed at butyl rubber production allowing for analysis of the ogg1 gene polymorphic variant rs1052133
Authors:   Ufa Research Institute of Occupational Health and Human Ecology, 94 Stepana Kuvykina Str., Ufa, 450106, Russian Federation, Kudoyarov E.R. , Karimov D.O. ,   Ufa Research Institute of Occupational Health and Human Ecology, 94 Stepana Kuvykina Str., Ufa, 450106, Russian Federation, Bakirov A.B. ,   Ufa Research Institute of Occupational Health and Human Ecology, 94 Stepana Kuvykina Str., Ufa, 450106, Russian Federation,   Bashkir State Medical University, 3 Lenina Str., Ufa, 450008, Russian Federation, Mukhammadieva G.F. ,   Ufa Research Institute of Occupational Health and Human Ecology, 94 Stepana Kuvykina Str., Ufa, 450106, Russian Federation, Karimova L.K. ,   Ufa Research Institute of Occupational Health and Human Ecology, 94 Stepana Kuvykina Str., Ufa, 450106, Russian Federation, Galimova R.R. ,   Ufa Research Institute of Occupational Health and Human Ecology, 94 Stepana Kuvykina Str., Ufa, 450106, Russian Federation,   Bashkir State Medical University, 3 Lenina Str., Ufa, 450008, Russian Federation
Published: March 2023

Contemporary petrochemical productions maintain strict control over contents of adverse chemicals in workplace air. Despite that, the chemical factor remains one of the major harmful occupational factors and can produce adverse effects on workers’ health by increasing, among other things, risks of general somatic diseases. Given that, prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases in workers employed at chemical productions remains a vital challenge for occupational medicine. A way to tackle it is to timely detect risk groups relying on, among other things, analysis of workers’ genetic peculiarities. This article presents a study with 140 volunteers participating in it; they had basic occupations required at contemporary butyl rubber production. It was conducted within a periodical medical examination that involved using up-to-date hygienic, clinical-laboratory and genetic methods. The study included hygienic assessment of the chemical factor at the analyzed production, examination of hematologic and biochemical blood indicators, identification of workers’ genetic status as per the rs1052133 polymorphic variant of the OGG1 gene and the severity of DNA breaks. The study revealed adverse effects produced by the chemical factors on health of workers with basic occupations based on deviations in biochemical blood indicators obtained by tests that included indicator enzyme identification, and DNA damage. Following the study results, a risk group was created as per the state of the hepatobiliary system. To preserve workers’ health, it is necessary to implement certain preventive measures that include providing safe working conditions as regards the chemical factor, timely detection of risk groups and rehabilitation activities.
The Intricate Relationship Between Targum Jonathan and the New Testament Exemplified by “Targumic” Statements in Acts 13:21–22 and James 5:7–8
Authors: Van Staalduine-Sulman Eveline
Published: March 2023

There are similarities between the way Targum Jonathan explains the Hebrew texts and the way the New Testament authors use the same texts. However, it is hard to identify the exact relationship between Targum Jonathan and the New Testament. Two examples of “Targumic” translations in the New Testament are explored in this article: Acts 13:21–22 and James 5:7–8. All in all, we can say that (1) it is hard to find identical forms of exegesis, although there are several similar cases and parallels; (2) we must do our best to describe similar cases as precise as possible, because there are both similarities and contradictions in all these cases; (3) there is no direct relationship between Targum Jonathan and the New Testament; but (4) they can be used cautiously as a means to better understand each other and (5) to better understand how Jewish authors – I include the New Testament Jewish followers of Jesus here – read and understood their Scriptures.
A “God-Bearing Nation”: Religious Aspects of the Russian Concept of State Authority
Authors: Składanowski Marcin
Published: March 2023

In the context of Russia’s confrontation with the West, especially after the beginning of the war against Ukraine on 24 February 2022, one can be surprised by the extent of support that President Putin enjoys in the Russian society. The author hypothesizes that this phenomenon cannot be explained with the help of political factors only. The article aims to demonstrate the ideological significance of Russian Orthodox tradition in the process of forming and reaffirming the Russian concept of state authority. After outlining the main issues related to the ideological legitimization of authority in Russia, two religiously rooted concepts are discussed: the “Third Rome” and “God-bearing.” These concepts also explain why the Russian Orthodox Church has almost unequivocally supported Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LENGTH OF STAY FOR REHABILITATION AND FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES IN STROKE PATIENTS
Authors: Çiftçi Betül , İkbali Afşar Sevgi
Published: March 2023

Background: The comorbidities, age and disability of the stroke patients may influence the rehabilitation period. In the rehabilitation process of stroke patients, the length of stay in hospital is important because of its economic and psychological effects.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether there is a relationship between the length of hospital stay for rehabilitation and functional outcomes of stroke patients.
Methods: The medical records of 97 patients who were admitted to a rehabilitation unit were analyzed retrospectively. The functional output, the level of spasticity, and motor development at admission and discharge were determined using the Functional Independence Measure instrument, the Modified Ashworth Scale, and the Brunnstrom test, respectively. Based on the length of hospital stay, patients were divided into two groups: hospital stays ≤ 3 months (Group 1) and > 3 months (Group 2). Clinical features and functional output were then compared between the groups.
Results: The gain of Functional Independence Measure instrument -total and Functional Independence Measure instrument-motor scores were significantly higher in Group 1 (n=74) (p < 0.05) than Group 2 (n=23). The Modified Ashworth Scale scores of the upper extremities and of the lower extremities at admission and discharge were significantly higher in Group 2 (p < 0.05 for all).
Conclusion: The findings of this study revealed that a prolonged length of hospital stay has no greater positive effect on improvement of functional outcomes and spasticity of stroke patients.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE FUNCTIONAL STATUS OF PATIENT WITH MENINGIOMA IN DR. SAIFUL ANWAR GENERAL HOSPITAL MALANG
Authors: Rahmawati Dessika , Munir Badrul , Setijowati Nanik , Ari Setianto Catur , Damayanti Ria , Mubyarto Bimo
Published: March 2023

Background: Meningioma is one of the most commonly reported primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors, originating from arachnoid meningeal cells and including intracranial extra-axial neoplasms. Although meningioma is considerably benign, the patient conditions are reported to be diverse resulting in severe and life-threatening neurological deficits. Hence the assessment regarding functional status is deemed pivotal to provide a prognostic perspective as patient presentation exhibits disability due to lesions and other factors.
Objective: This research aims to analyze factors affecting the functional status of patients with meningioma in Dr. Saiful Anwar General Hospital Malang.
Methods: An analytic retrospective study was conducted with cross-sectional study involving 62 samples from patients visits with meningioma brain tumor in RSUD dr. Saiful Anwar General Hospital Malang from January 2017 to December 2020. The data was selected through non-probability sampling, generating sampling type from brain tumor register data Neurology.
Results: Data obtained from 62 meningioma patients in RSUD dr. Saiful Anwar General Hospital Malang met the inclusion criteria from January 2017 to December 2020, based on demographic characteristics such as age of <50 in 38 patients (61.3%) and age of >50 in 24 patients (38.7%). Clinically, it was found that 58 patients (93.5%) experienced headache, 28 patients (45.2%) experienced decreasing consciousness, 15 patients (24.2%) had hemiplegia, and 17 patients (27.4%) had hemiparesis, 17 people had hemiparesis. 17 patients (27.4%) experienced visual disturbances, and 24 patients (38.7%) are with seizures. Based on the radiology screening sites, 46 patients (74.2%) were screened in Convexity sphere, 9 patients (14.5%) were screened at Cranial base, 3 patients (4.8%) were screened at Parasagittal, and 4 patients (6.5%) were screene at Falx, from which the 41 patients (66.1%) exhibited herniation. Based on comorbidities, 12 patients (19.4%) had sepsis, and 1 patient (1.6%) had pneumonia. From the analysis test results, it was found that decreasing consciousness (GCS) was significantly correlated with functional status, referred to Karnofsky Performance Scale of <70 (p: 0.013, p <0.05). Seizures were reported to be correlated significantly with functional status, referred to Karnofsky Performance Scale of > 70 (p: 0.015, p<0.05). Tumor location was significantly correlated with functional status, reffered to Karnofsky Performance Scale of > 70 (p: 0.027, p<0.05).
Conclusion: The factors affecting the functional status based on the Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS) of a patient with meningioma at Dr. Saiful Anwar General Hospital Malang included: decreasing consciousness (GCS), and seizures, and tumor location.
CLINICAL OUTCOME OF STROKE PATIENTS BASED ON THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH STROKE SCALE (NIHSS) IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL
Authors: Pratama Liunardo Bintang , Amalia Lisda , Juli Cep , Gamayani Uni , Hermawan Asep Nugraha
Published: March 2023

Background: Stroke is the second leading cause of death and the third cause of disability globally. Clinical outcomes caused by stroke are varied and influenced by various factors.
Objective: This study aims to describe the clinical outcome of stroke patients based on neurological deficit using NIHSS at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung.
Methods: This study is a retrospective descriptive, cross-sectional study using secondary data from medical records recruited between January 2019 – December 2019 at the Department of Neurology Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung with the total sampling method. Variables include demographic data, risk factors, and clinical characteristics. Neurological deficit was assessed using NIHSS. Data were analyzed and presented in the form of tables.
Results: There were 202 subjects eligible for this study, including ischemic (71.8%) and intracerebral hemorrhage (28.2%) stroke patients. Most of the subjects were male (53%), aged ≥60 years (50,5%), presenting with onset >6 hours (72.3%), and had hypertension (92,1%). Most of the subjects have a moderate stroke (n=102;50.5%) based on the NIHSS score at admission and mild stroke (n=117;57.9%) based on the NIHSS score at discharge, with a motor deficit as the most common neurological deficit found.
Conclusion: The majority of stroke patients presented with a moderate stroke on admission and had a clinical improvement during hospital treatment, with most of the patients experiencing a mild stroke on discharge based on NIHSS score. The motor deficit is the most common neurological deficit that affects clinical outcomes.
NEUROLOGICAL ADVERSE EVENTS FOLLOWING IMMUNIZATION (AEFI) ON HEALTH WORKFORCE OF A SECONDARY REFERRAL HOSPITAL IN SOUTH SULAWESI WHO RECEIVED THE
Authors: L Lutpyah , Hendrik Philips Mawuntu Arthur , H Hamdana , Actrees Hanna Nelly Kembuan Mieke
Published: March 2023

Background: The COVID-19 vaccination can relate to the occurrence of neurological adverse events following immunization (AEFI) that could impact work and daily activities. This problem is particularly important in the health workforce. However, little is known about neurological AEFI among the health workforce working in peripheral facilities.
Objective: To study the neurological AEFIs and their impact among the health workforce who received the COVID-19 vaccination in a secondary referral hospital in South Sulawesi, the Andi Makassau Hospital (Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Andi Makassau/RSAM).
Methods: The COVID-19 pandemic, we created a questionnaire about neurological AEFIs and their effects which were distributed online using the Google Form application to the health workforce at the RSAM who had received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccination.
Results: We obtained 97 subjects. There were 78.5% neurological AEFIs with the most reported type being muscle pain (16%). Most neurological AEFIs were experienced by women (84.9%), age group 21-35 years (53.8%), and non-doctors/nurses (60.8%). The significant influencing factors in multivariate analysis were age group 36-45 years (p = 0.04), nursing proffesion (p = 0.005), and non- viral-based baccine type (p = < 0.0001).
Conclusion: Neurological AEFI is commonly found among the health workforce who received the COVID-19 vaccination. However, it only has a little impact on their work and attitudes towards vaccination. This may be because all subjects experienced mild neurological AEFI.
HEADACHE MANIFESTATION OF COVID-19: A CASE SERIES AND NARRATIVE REVIEW
Authors: Pinzon Rizaldy Taslim , Puspita Utomo Nunki , Pramono Btara Yudhitia Gabriel
Published: March 2023

Despite the typical primary symptoms reported, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak could be manifested as many symptoms. Neurological manifestations of COVID-19 are hypothesized to be caused by multiple pathophysiologies. As one of the possible prodromal symptoms in the absence of fever and respiratory symptoms, many individuals might be unaware of contracting COVID-19 infection and could possibly infect other people. This case series involved a hundred and twenty COVID-19 patients in which nine of them reported headaches as the chief complaint to provide the prevalence rate. Medical histories were assessed to provide the prevalence rate and laboratory findings of involved subjects. Narrative review of possible mechanisms of the manifestation were also denoted. To date, the proportion of non-specific manifestations as the first symptom needs to be further explored as it could be one of the initial symptoms and early manifestations of COVID-19.
Kajian Ekonomi Syariah Perspektif Filsafat Islam
Authors: Yunadi Ahmad
Published: March 2023

This research is a library research by using books and other literatures as the main object. The study in this paper provides a clear, objective, analytical and critical overview of the existing phenomena regarding the development of Islamic economics in Indonesia in the perspective of Islamic philosophy. Currently, there are still some discrepancies between the concept and its application in Islamic Economics. It took a lot of time to find meaning from the concept of Islamic economics through the Islamic law/maqasid sharia approach. The search for meaning is of course through inquiries by involving many researchers both from insiders and outsiders. The concept of maqasid shari'ah is strongly influenced by interpretation, perspective, educational background and depth of religious knowledge.

In the study of the philosophy of the Islamic sciences, one of the efforts to break the stagnation of Islamic economic concepts and thinking is through the deconstruction of critical thinking with a critical paradigm. It is needed to avoid logocentrism (centered on its own logos/way of thinking). Each mahzab of Islamic economics should be aware that religious understanding from nash is essentially only one possible meaning of the many other possible meanings hidden behind the nash. This is to avoid the reality of the sacralization of each other's understanding so that it triggers conflict with the understanding of others. That way, the common thread of the concept of Islamic economics can be found together to be a reference for practice its field.

Keywords; Economics, Islam, Maqasid Sharia, Philosophy.
Developing a Theoretically Informed Implementation Model for Telemedicine-Delivered Medication for Opioid Use Disorder: Qualitative Study With Key Informants (Preprint)
Authors: Tay Wee Teck Joseph , Gittins Rosalind , Zlatkute Giedre , Oteo Pérez Alberto , Galea-Singer Susanna , Baldacchino Alexander
Published: March 2023

BACKGROUND

Telemedicine-delivered medication for opioid use disorder (TMOUD) has become more prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in North America. This is considered a positive development as TMOUD has the potential to increase access to evidence-based treatment for a population heavily affected by the opioid crisis and consequent rising mortality and morbidity rates in relation to opioid use disorder. Despite the increase in the use of TMOUD, there are no established service- and process-focused models to guide the implementation of this intervention.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to develop a process- and service-focused implementation model in collaboration with key stakeholders and bring together peer-reviewed literature, practice-based knowledge, and expert opinions.

METHODS

The simple rules for evidence translation in complex systems framework was applied to guide the development of a 6-step qualitative study. The steps were definition of the scope and objectives of the model, identification of evidence, stakeholder engagement, draft model development, key informant consultation, and final model specification.

RESULTS

The final specification for the TMOUD implementation model incorporated key strategic priorities, service delivery prerequisites, service design elements, stakeholder identification and engagement, key process domains, and iterative cycles of evaluation and improvement.

CONCLUSIONS

Through stakeholder engagement and key informant consultation, we produced a process- and service-focused TMOUD implementation model. The model is modifiable to different contexts and settings while also in keeping with the current evidence base and national and international standards of high-quality opioid use disorder care.
Pacientes con enfermedad injerto contra huésped e infecciones asociadas al rechazo de trasplante
Authors: Martínez Jaramillo Sara
Published: March 2023

Introducción: durante muchos años las células madre hematopoyéticas han sido el tratamiento para muchos trastornos hematológicos, pero su eficacia está limitada por la enfermedad injerto contra huésped (EICH); una de las principales complicaciones del trasplante alogénico se encuentra asociado con morbilidad y mortalidad, por lo tanto, la prevención es importante para el éxito del trasplante alogénico.

Objetivo: realizar una revisión acerca del reconocimiento clínico de una EICH para brindar el tratamiento correcto y evitar ciertas complicaciones, como infecciones que llevan al rechazo del injerto y ponen en riesgo la calidad de vida del paciente. En la mayoría de los casos las pruebas de laboratorio como biomarcadores y biopsias, son buenos predictores para procesos biológicos o patológicos que confirmen el diagnóstico y establezcan el estadio de la enfermedad.

Metodología: se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en bases de datos, tales como Pubmed y ClinicalKey, con base en los siguientes términos MeSH: cirugía, mortalidad, patología, complicaciones, virología.

Conclusión: la prevención y tratamiento de esta enfermedad predispone a infecciones y diferentes complicaciones que ponen en riesgo la vida del paciente.
Students Commuting Patterns: A Shift towards More Sustainable Modes of Transport
Authors: Chikkabagewadi Santosh , Devappa V. M. , Karjinni V. V.
Published: March 2023

Abstract: Since students make up the majority of the school and college population, their mobility frequently influences the city's transportation needs. The transportation, social, and environmental effects of students travelling to and from school and institutions are significant. Based on a Questionnaire survey completed by 500 parents and students from different areas of a city, this study examines the commuters' preferred modes of transportation and the possibility of switching to more environmentally friendly ones. Given the generally short travel distances and travel times, many of these auto, van, 2 wheeler, and car trips could potentially be replaced by more environmentally friendly and healthful modes of transportation, such as buses and active modes, reducing auto trips from 32% to 24% and increasing bus trips from 28% to 48.5%. Depending on the scenario examined, switching from driving to taking a bus could ease traffic congestion during rush hours. The study's findings, which showed that 48% of private and semi-private automobiles were switching to bus transit can, aid urban planners in developing planning strategies for more sustainable mobility.
Smart Helmet for Mining Workers
Authors: Patel Sapna , Goyani Ayush , Dhameliya Risit , Naiya Bhavik
Published: March 2023

Abstract: A traditional model of the smart helmet has been produced to assist miners operating in the mining industry. Many risky incidents commonly occur in the mining sector, many of which result in life-threatening injuries or death. A miner's helmet is one of the most regularly used safety equipment for mine workers hence it must be loaded with some more advanced features with use of different sensor. A smart helmet has been developed which includes various features such as the two way communication, detection of the hazardous gases, providing notification in the case of helmet removal, collision (miners are struck by an object), panic switch for emergency situations, continuous monitoring of the environmental conditions such as temperature and pressure in the mining industry and GPS is provided to track the location of the miner.
Depression Detection Using EEG-Signals
Authors: Reddy B. Tejaswi , Nikhitha B. Khyathi , Reddy L. SaiAnish , Anil Dr. G. R.
Published: March 2023

Abstract: The most severe kind of mood disorder, depression, has a significant impact on mental health and causes difficulties in daily living. Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals can detect this mood condition. EEG signal analysis is a tedious, timeconsuming, and highly specialized method for manually diagnos- ing depression. Therefore, a fully automated depression detection system developed using EEG signals will be useful to clinicians. In this research work, a CNN based hybrid model was designed and this model resulted with 90percent accuracy, whereas with SVM it resulted in 60.
Gravitational time dilation as a resource in quantum sensing
Authors: Cepollaro Carlo , Giacomini Flaminia , Paris Matteo G.A.
Published: March 2023

Atomic clock interferometers are a valuable tool to test the interface between quantum theory and gravity, in particular via the measurement of gravitational time dilation in the quantum regime. Here, we investigate whether gravitational time dilation may be also used as a resource in quantum information theory. In particular, we show that for a freely falling interferometer and for a Mach-Zehnder interferometer, the gravitational time dilation may enhance the precision in estimating the gravitational acceleration for long interferometric times. To this aim, the interferometric measurements should be performed on both the path and the clock degrees of freedom.
Сравнительные динамические характеристики конструкционных материалов
Authors: Смирнов Владимир
Published: March 2023

Работа посвящена изучению динамических характеристик конструкционных материалов, используемых в элементах пролётных строений мостов. Исследуется влияние плотности составов, наличия и типа полых заполнителей, а также наличие фибры на показатели коэффициента механических потерь и динамического модуля упругости. Испытания проводят на стандартных образцах методом экспериментального модального анализа, по результатам которого определяют частоты и формы собственных колебаний и величину коэффициента потерь, соответствующего каждой из собственных форм. Определены величины динамического модуля упругости с использованием аналитического выражения для частоты собственных колебаний шарнирно закреплённой балки.

*Финансирование. Работа выполнена при финансовой поддержке Министерства науки и высшего образования Российской Федерации (Проект: Теоретико-экспериментальное конструирование новых композитных материалов для обеспечения безопасности при эксплуатации зданий и сооружений в условиях техногенных и биогенных угроз. Шифр научной темы FSWG-2020-0007). Работы выполнены на оборудовании Головного регионального центра коллективного пользования научным оборудованием и установками НИУ МГСУ при финансовой поддержке Минобрнауки России (соглашение № 075-15-2021-686).
IS NOT IT A. EINSTEIN WAS MISTAKEN 100 YEARS AGO?
Authors: Nurgaliev I. S.
Published: March 2023

Abstracts of the report “Relational Foundations of Nonsingular Cosmology”, presented at the conference “Foundations of Fundamental Physics and Mathematics” (OFFM-2020) (ed. by Yu. S. Vladimirov, V. A. Panchelyuga. Moscow: PFUR, 2020), are being developed. The universality of the application of the relational paradigm for various areas of fundamental physics and the fallacy of considering singularities as models of real phenomena are emphasized. The role of singularities is pointed out only as a means of covering up the mysterious properties of the universe.
MODERN IDEAS ABOUT THE NATURE OF SPACE TIME
Authors: Babenko I. A.
Published: March 2023

The paper examines the statements of foreign and Russian researchers in the field of modern theories claiming to be fundamental.
Prevalence of Flexibility Among Health Care Professional Students
Authors: Shanmugananth E. , Kumaran J. Muthu , M. Ranjani  , K. Rekha  , S. Vaishnavi  , Nambi .S Gopal
Published: March 2023

Flexibility is a physiological characteristic that allows an individual to execute voluntary movements of maximum joint angular amplitude within morphological limits, free of pain and restrictions. The prevention of musculoskeletal injuries and improvement in muscle movement and performance depend on body flexibility. The purpose of this study was to analyse the prevalence of flexibility among health care professional students. A total of 700 students, in which 68 students were excluded and 632 students were included, Subjects were assessed for joint flexibility by using the measurements of joint range of motion developed by Norkin and White. The inclusion and exclusion criteria were female students aged between 17 and 25 years with recent fractures and sprains, a history of neurological problems, and recent surgeries. The major muscles tested for flexibility are trapezius, pectoralis major, hip flexors, rectus femoris, hamstrings, and calf muscles, as these muscles commonly cause the restriction identified with stretching pain for each muscle. Statistical analyses were conducted according to gender, age, body mass index value[normal-overweight-obese], and the results of the muscle flexibility test. In the overall sample, 9.17% of students had pectoral muscle tightness; 22% of students had upper trapezius muscle tightness; 38% of students had hamstring muscle tightness; 18.2% of students had calf muscle tightness; 3.32% of students had adductor muscle tightness; and 9.33 % of students had rectus femoris muscle tightness. This study confirms that the flexibility of the major muscles is poor because of their daily activities, BMI, and ageing process. Poor flexibility may lead to poor posture and some musculoskeletal problems. These studies help them learn how important it is to do regular physical activities every day.
Occurrence of ear head caterpillar species complex on Kenyan finger millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn.) genotypes
Authors:   Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Vishweshwaraiah Canal Farm, Mandya-571 405, India, Chikkarugi N.M. , Vijaykumar L. ,   College of Agriculture, Vishweshwaraiah Canal Farm, Mandya-571 405, India, Yeshwanth H.M. ,   College of Agriculture, Gandhi Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bangalore-560 065, India, Raveendra H.R. ,   Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Vishweshwaraiah Canal Farm, Mandya-571 405, India, Shivanna B. ,   College of Agriculture, Gandhi Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bangalore-560 065, India
Published: March 2023

Aim: The present study aimed at reporting the occurrence of various ear head caterpillar species on different ear head shape and stage of the panicle in Kenyan finger millet genotypes. Methodology: A set of 40 Kenyan finger millet genotypes were selected to investigate the occurrence and abundance of ear head caterpillars species complex on different growth stages of ear head. Results: Among the fifteen ear head caterpillars species recorded on forty Kenyan genotypes, Cryptoblabes angustipennella (Hampson) (3.96 larvae/ear head) caused high level of incidence, followed by Somena scintillans (Walker) which recorded 2.08 larvae/ear head and the population of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) & Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) was 0.61 and 0.56 larvae/ear head, respectively. Further, genotypes with open ear head shape were free from infestation by ear head caterpillars, which were categorized as highly resistance. The semi-compact (1.82 - 2.07 larvae/ear head) ear heads were categorized under moderately resistance scale. Similarly, compact (2.70 - 2.90 larvae/ear head) shape ear heads fell under susceptible category. Whereas, Fist shape (3.74 to 4.68 larvae/ear head) ear heads were recorded under highly susceptible category. Interpretation: The data on occurrence, species complex and severity can be used for formulating integrated pest management strategies on finger millet. Key words: Cryptoblabes angustipennella, Ear head caterpillars, Finger millet, Kenyan genotypes, Somena scintillans, Species complex
Improvement in soil fertility under long-term intensive irrigated agriculture Punjab (North-west India) scenario
Authors:   Department of Soil Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, India, Singh K. , Singh D. ,   Department of Soil Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, India, Toor A.S. ,   Department of Soil Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, India, Choudhary O.P. ,   Department of Soil Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, India, Chandel S. ,   Department of Soil Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, India
Published: March 2023

Aim: The objective of this study was to monitor the changes in soil fertility parameters of Punjab soils for the last 15 years (2005/06 to 2019/20) and to estimate the contribution of rice-wheat system to soil carbon sequestration. Methodology: This investigation is based on 66.7 thousand surface (0-15 cm) soil samples that were received in the Soil Testing Laboratory, Department of Soil Science and were analyzed for different fertility parameters such as pH, EC, organic carbon, phosphorous and potassium following standard protocols. Results: Analysis of soil fertility parameters data of last 15 years indicated positive trends of change in soil pH (7.7 to 7.4), organic carbon (4.0 to 5.4 g kg-1) and available P (9.9 to 15.4 mg kg-1). These changes are very much synchronised with increase in average rice-wheat yield trend (7.99 to 9.38 t ha-1) in the State of Punjab. Intensive cultivation also helped in higher soil carbon sequestration (3.73 t ha-1). Interpretation: There is an indication of improved soil fertility/health, including increased soil carbon sequestration in the Indian Punjab. The long-term trends of change in different soil fertility parameters will help to regulate the fertilizers usage to sustain the soil health as well as crop yields in this region. Key words: Intensive agriculture, Punjab, Rice-wheat cropping system, Soil organic carbon, Soil pH
Sudden hearing loss and early hyperbaric oxygen therapy: A preliminary study
Authors:   Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy, Aldè Mirko ,   Audiology Unit, Department of Specialist Surgical Sciences, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy, Cantarella Giovanna ,   Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy,   Otolaryngology Unit, Department of Specialist Surgical Sciences, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy, Piatti Gioia ,   Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan and Unit of Bronchopneumology, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy, Ambrosetti Umberto ,   Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
Published: March 2023

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is a time-sensitive urgent condition. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of hearing improvement in patients with idiopathic SSNHL who only received hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy within 3 days of symptom onset, instead of conventional corticosteroid treatment. Methods: The medical charts of patients who experienced SSNHL between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2021, were reviewed. The present study included all adult patients who were diagnosed with idiopathic SSNHL and started HBO2 therapy within 72 hours of symptom onset. These subjects did not take corticosteroids due to contraindications or because they were concerned about possible side effects. The HBO2 therapy protocol consisted of at least 10 sessions of 85 minutes each with pure oxygen inhalation at 2.5 atmospheres absolute pressure. Results: Overall, 49 subjects (26 males and 23 females) met the inclusion criteria, with a mean age of 47 (± 20.4) years. The mean initial hearing threshold was 69.8 dB (± 18.0). After HBO2 therapy, complete hearing recovery was observed in 35 patients (71.4%), and the mean hearing threshold improved significantly (P<0.001) to 31.4 dB (± 24.5). In patients with complete hearing recovery, no significant differences were found between males and females (P=0.79), right and left ears (P=0.72) or initial grades of hearing loss (P=0.90). Conclusion: This study suggests that, in the absence of the confounding effect of concurrent steroid therapy, starting HBO2 therapy within 3 days of symptom onset could have a positive impact on patients with idiopathic SSNHL.
Enseñanza de la historia antigua de Abya Yala desde el paradigma de la liberación
Authors: Salazar Gabriel Herrera
Published: March 2023

Las problemáticas más frecuentes en la práctica educativa de la enseñanza de la historia antigua de Abya Yala consisten en mostrar la continuidad de los aspectos culturales de las civilizaciones originarias con el mundo contemporáneo. La epistemología moderna con la que se estudia la historia antigua de Abya Yala hace ver que la historia de las civilizaciones originarias del continente es un mundo cultural que la modernidad (comenzada en 1492) ha superado. La epistemología colonialista aún es el modelo con el que se enseña e investiga la historia antigua de las civilizaciones originarias de Abya Yala. La propuesta consiste en pasar de una interpretación de la historia colonial, a una interpretación de la historia desde el lugar de enunciación de los oprimidos y geopolíticamente situar bajo el esquema centro-periferia la espacialidad del desarrollo de las civilizaciones originarias, siempre a partir de las evidencias materiales de las investigaciones arqueológicas.
Descolonizar los lenguajes de los poderes
Authors: González Miguel Alberto González , González-Monteagudo José
Published: March 2023

Descolonizar el pensamiento, descolonizar la educación, descolonizar toda forma de sometimiento pasa por descolonizar los lenguajes de los poderes, puesto que sometidos bajos los lenguajes de los poderes y con los tiempos colonizados poco podemos hacer para liberarnos, para emanciparnos. Se propone un viaje a la descolonización lingüística, cuya hipótesis central es: Toda forma de colonizaje está amparado en un entramado lingüístico que los opresores no logran desencriptar. Entre varias conclusiones resaltamos que cualquier lucha por la equidad, la igualdad, la justicia, la libertad y la felicidad es imposible sino alteramos los lenguajes que los poderes nos imponen.
¿Descolonización o construcción identitaria cultural y educativa?
Authors: Limido Roberto Nasimbera
Published: March 2023

Tal investigación se inicia con la búsqueda de un vocablo que consideramos crucial a la hora de pensar la descolonización intelectual. Así se hace necesario recurrir a algunas lenguas originarias para tener otras etimologías y visión de América. Si bien podríamos decir, que la cultura es un conjunto de patrones que informan comportamientos que se trasmiten de generación a generación mediante un proceso de aprendizaje que realiza la especie humana. Podría decirse que cultura significa aprender y poseer lo aprendido, tener riqueza interior por medio de lo aprendido. De esta manera la interiorización de la cultura posibilita el descubrimiento de las obras humanas, dicho diálogo intersubjetivo es desarrollado desde la educación para movilizar potencialidades desde el interior de los sujetos. Lo que implicaría la capacidad de argumentar sobre sus propias razones, la de escuchar otras posiciones y la de buscar formas de consenso en el disenso que posibiliten el arte de vivir juntos.
Decolonizar o povo para descolonizar os sistemas de educação: entre as fissuras e semeaduras
Authors: Oliveira Angelo Dantas de , Nascimento Antônio Dias , Hetkowski Tânia Maria
Published: March 2023

Este ensaio tem como objetivo refletir sobre as proposições epistemológicas acerca dos sistemas-mundo polarizados e simplistas, da racionalidade cientifica moderna ocidental, do pensamento ideológico eurocentrado e do modelo colonizador e capitalista que escraviza corpos, mentes, trajetórias e existências dos povos originários da Abya Yala, como os latinos americanos e os africanos. Por outro lado, este escrito tece contextos históricos de rupturas e desconstruções, que compõem as complexas realidades emergentes da América Latina, insurgentes de antíteses analíticas e constitutivas de outros olhares que apontam, teoricamente, à constituição de outras epistemologias do sul, subvertendo o olhar eurocêntrico e provocando fissuras no status quo da cientificidade hegemônica. Nesse interim, indagamos: a partir dessa perspectiva de ruptura epistêmica é possível decolonizar os sujeitos sociais como uma forma de descolonizar os sistemas econômicos e educacionais? Como efetivar epistemologias decoloniais em práticas descolonias? Este ensaio brinda o leitor com obras e conceitos estruturantes sobre colonialidade e colonização e traz potenciais reflexões sobre os sistemas educacionais em uma perspectiva decolonial, a partir da liberdade, da esperança, da re-existência e por um outro mundo possível.
Travestis e transexuais nas universidades públicas: reflexões sobre o acesso e a permanência
Authors: Borges Isis Valentina Inácio , Bueno José Lucas Pedreira
Published: March 2023

Este estudo problematiza e discute o acesso e a permanência do público travesti e transexual ao Ensino Superior. A partir de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, são realizadas reflexões por uma perspectiva decolonial acerca das dificuldades e exclusões enfrentadas por essa população, bem como, a necessidade contra hegemônica de implementação de ações afirmativas por políticas públicas para a democratização do direito humano e social da educação, negados a essa população pela modernidade-colonialidade. No país que mais exclui e mata travestis e transexuais no mundo, conferimos que há um abismo cultural, econômico e social entre esses grupos e o Ensino Superior, de forma que é urgente que o Estado Brasileiro garanta o acesso e a permanência dessa população marginalizada na Universidade Pública.