bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
VIRTUAL IDENTITY OF THE SUBJECT IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Authors:   Far Eastern State Transport University, Khabarovsk, Russia, Gоskova Antonina O. , Serdyukov Yury M. ,   Far Eastern State Transport University, Khabarovsk, Russia
Published: September 2023

Virtual identity is a structural part of a person's identity marnifested in transferring self-perception to the image of the self in virtual space. A special case of virtual identity is network identity as a transfer of identity to the image of the self in cyberspace. The very possibility of virtual identity arises from two features of human interaction with virtual reality. The first one lies in a person's ability to empathise and identify himself or herself with objects that are close to him or her in external characteristics, and the tendency to assign them similar spiritual characteristics through storytelling. The second feature is in the immersiveness of virtual reality as a manipulation of these features. Once a virtual identity has been created, one moves into a stable and permanent state of separa-tion of one's consciousness between objective and virtual reality. It leads to the emergence of global phenomena that demonstrate a shift in identity formation and reorganisation of the self. There is a widespread phenomenon of the unfolding of one's inner world, a change in the understanding and feeling of the fundamental properties of reality, restructuring of the perception of pri-mordiality and secondaryity of personal and bodily characteristics of man, his finitude and permanence, making the phenomena of transsexuality, experience rebooting and "repost-identity" widespread online.
Effect of SKF96365 on Myocardial Fibrosis in Type-II Diabetic Rats
Authors: Liu Huan-zhi , Wu Wei
Published: September 2023

Background: Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a risk factor for developing heart failure and myocardial fibrosis, but there is no specific therapy for diabetic heart disease. 1-[2-(4-methoxyphenyl)]-2-[3-(4-methoxyphenyl) propoxy]ethyl-1H-imidazole (SKF96365) is regarded as an inhibitor of receptor-mediated calcium ion (Ca2+) entry. This study aimed to explore the effects of SKF96365 on diabetic myocardial fibrosis. Methods: A type 2 diabetic rat model induced by a high-sugar and high-fat diet combined with streptozotocin was established. Thirty specific pathogen-free male Wistar rats were divided randomly into three groups: group A (the blank control group), group B (the diabetes group) and group C (the diabetes + transient receptor potential canonical channel [TRPC] blocker intervention group). Group C was given 0.74-µmol/kg SKF96365 by intraperitoneal injection, and groups A and B were given the same amount of normal saline by intraperitoneal injection. The weight and blood sugar of the rats were monitored. After 12 weeks, the weight of the whole heart and the left ventricle was measured, and the heart and the left ventricular weight ratios were calculated. Haematoxylin–eosin (HE) staining was used to observe pathological changes in the myocardial tissue and the distribution of nuclei. Masson staining was used to identify collagen and muscle fibres, and the myocardial collagen volume fraction (CVF) was calculated. Semi-quantitative reverse transcription–polymerase chain reaction was used to detect the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) expression of SKF96365 target genes. A value of p < 0.05 indicated that the difference between the groups was statistically significant. Results: Compared with the weight of the rats in group A, the weight of those in groups B and C decreased, while blood sugar, whole heart weight and left ventricular weight increased (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in body weight between the rats in groups B and C (p > 0.05). The HE staining results showed that the arrangement of cardiomyocytes in groups B and C was irregular, and focal necrosis was seen in severe cases. The degree of diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) in group C was less severe than that in group B. Masson staining showed that the CVF increased in groups B and C, with group B > group C (p < 0.05); the mRNA expressions of TRPC3 and TRPC6 were upregulated in groups A, B and C, and the mRNA expressions of TRPC3 and TRPC6 in group C were downregulated compared with those in group B (p < 0.05). Compared with the expression levels of SKF96365 target genes (STIM1, Orai1 and Homer1) in group A, those in group B were lower, while the administration of SKF96365 in group C did not affect the expression levels of those genes. Conclusions: SKF96365 can effectively improve myocardial fibrosis in type-II diabetic rats.
Sarcopenia Predicts Adverse Prognosis in Patients with Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Liu Yunyue , Su Mengyu , Lei Yang , Tian Jinping , Zhang Lin , Xu Di
Published: September 2023

Background: This study aims to assess whether sarcopenia can be used to predict prognosis in patients with heart failure (HF) and if different diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia and diverse regions where studies were conducted could affect prognostic outcomes, thus providing a preliminary basis for early identification and prediction of poor prognosis in HF. Methods: The PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure) databases were searched from inception until March 2023. Cohort studies evaluating the prognostic effect of sarcopenia in patients with HF were included. Two authors independently assessed the studies according to the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. The meta-analyses were performed using RevMan 5.3 software. The study results were reported using a checklist of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses were used to report the study results. Results: A total of 12 studies with 3696 HF patients were included. The results showed that the sarcopenia population had a higher risk of all-cause mortality (HR (hazard ratio) = 1.98, 95% CI (confidence interval): 1.61–2.44) and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) (HR = 1.24, 95% CI: 1.06–1.45) compared to the non-sarcopenia population. Moreover, the subgroup analysis reported that different diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia and diverse regions were statistically significant for all-cause mortality, except for the Europe subgroup (HR = 1.34, 95% CI: 0.89–2.02). In the subgroup analysis of MACE, all subgroups were statistically significant except for the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) (HR = 1.39, 95% CI: 0.86–2.25) and European subgroups (HR = 1.39, 95% CI: 0.86–2.25). Conclusions: Sarcopenia is associated with poor prognosis, including all-cause mortality and MACE, in patients with HF. However, due to the adoption of various diagnostic criteria in different regions of the world, these results need further validation.
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF WORKING CONDITIONS ON THE PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF FLAW DETECTORS
Authors:   FBSI «Nizhny Novgorod Research Institute of Hygiene and Occupational Pathology» of Rospotrebnadzor, Vasilyeva T.N. , Fedotova I.V. , Skvortsova V.A.
Published: September 2023

A professional group of flaw detectors performing radiation non-destructive testing (RNA) of products under medical examination undergo a psychophysiological examination. The study aims is to determine the typical psychophysiological profile of an RNA specialist based on the analysis of the results of a subjective assessment of working conditions and psychodiagnostics of flaw detectors. Materials and methods. The study involved 37 female flaw detection workers with a 12‑hour work shift. The survey determined the professional factors that affect the health of female workers. Certified and standard questionnaires are used for psychological diagnostics. The Spearman coefficient was calculated to assess the relationship between work experience and the studied indicators. Results. The most significant professional factors influencing the development of uncomfortable conditions in flaw detectors are monotony, mental and physical tension, personal responsibility. No mental health abnormalities were detected, but most flaw detectors have a moderate decrease in working capacity. Correlations between experience and the level of reactive and personal anxiety were found. Conclusion. The peculiarities of the work of flaw detectors are reflected in the level of efficiency, but do not affect mental health. It is recommended to develop rational work and rest regimes.
STUDY OF PRIMORYE TERRITORY LABOR FORCE STRUCTURE BY PLACE OF RESIDENCE AND AGE GROUPS
Authors:   FSBEI HE «Pacific State Medical University» of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Anishchenko E.B. , Trankovskaya L.V. , Vazhenina A.A.
Published: September 2023

In the course of a scientific study devoted to the development of a set of measures to extend the professional and labor longevity of older people (60+), regional features of the structure of the working population of Primorsky Krai were identified and characterized. The proportion of people aged 60 and over was 26.3% of the total adult population of Primorsky Krai, and in the structure of the labor force, the share of older people was 8.0%. The average annual number of employees at enterprises and organizations engaged in economic activities «education» «activities in the field of health and social services» amounted to 116,828 people (12.5%), of which the elderly (60+) — 19.4%. Hygienic assessment of working conditions of medical, pharmaceutical and pedagogical workers showed a harmful (3) class of working conditions of 1‑3 degrees.
PROFESSIONAL BURNOUT OF MEDICAL WORKERS: COVID‑19 PANDEMIC IS IN FOCUS
Authors:   FSBEI HE «Samara Medical State University» of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Babanov S.A. , Ostryakova N.A. , Lysova M.V.
Published: September 2023

Professional burnout is usually defined as a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and personal derealization, which can manifest itself in many professions, but primarily in helping ones. Persons providing medical care to patients are most at risk of professional burnout. Recent studies have found high rates of burnout and a high prevalence among employees working with patients with novel coronavirus infection during the COVID‑19 pandemic. The purpose of the study is to assess and analyze the levels of components of the burnout syndrome among medical professionals. Material and methods. To assess and analyze the levels of components of professional burnout syndrome, a survey using the «Maslach Burnout» method was conducted among medical workers (MW) of COVID hospitals (n=201); outpatient MW (n=186); MW of multidisciplinary hospitals (n=195), as well as a control group (n=190). Results. A qualitative analysis using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) method found that 5.5% (11 people) of COVID hospital MRs have an extremely high level of professional burnout. The frequency of occurrence of a high level of burnout is significantly higher in HCWs of COVID hospitals compared to medical workers in multidisciplinary hospitals (pa‑b=0.014). The frequency of occurrence of the average level of burnout is significantly higher in MRs of COVID hospitals compared to medical workers in multidisciplinary hospitals (pa‑b=0.004). It was found that the incidence of low burnout was significantly lower in MRs of COVID hospitals compared to medical workers in multidisciplinary hospitals (pa‑b=0.017). Among medical workers, COVID-hospitals, not a single person with an extremely low level of burnout was recorded. Conclusions. The most susceptible to occupational burnout syndrome were MW of COVID hospitals. 22.4% of MW in COVID hospitals have «high» and «extremely high» levels of burnout, 41.3% have an «average» level and only 36.3% of MW have a low level of burnout. 12.3% of outpatient MW have «high» and «extremely high» levels of burnout, 33.9% have «average» levels and 53.8% of MW have «low» and «extremely low» levels of burnout. 8.2% of MW in multidisciplinary hospitals have a «high» level of burnout, 27.2% have an «average» level and 64.6% of MW have «low» and «extremely low» levels of burnout.
ON THE ASSESSMENT OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH DISORDERS RISKS IN WORKERS EMPLOYED IN COLD CLIMATIC REGIONS OF RUSSIA
Authors:   FBSI «North-West Public Health Research Center» of Rospotrebnadzor, Borisova D.S. , Chashchin V.P. , Nikanov A.N.
Published: September 2023

Sustainable demographic development is one of the indicators of the country`s national security. Financial support for families at the birth of children, determined by the existing national project "Demography", in the current socio-economic situation, seems to be an insufficient measure to maintain the birth rate and, consequently, the sustainable demographic development of our country. Considering that almost two thirds of the territory of Russia is occupied by the cryolithozone, and also taking into account that up to 4 thousand cases of fatal hypothermia and 16 thousand severe local frostbite are recorded in Russia every year, ensuring the safety of working in the cold for this category of citizens is a priority. A systematic review of published works available in national and foreign databases, regulatory legal and methodological documents has been carried out. A questionnaire survey was conducted among women performing labor operations in an open area or in unheated premises in the AZRF. The accounting and reporting documentation of obstetric institutions was analyzed. Performing labor operations in conditions of exposure to low temperatures creates an increased risk of reproductive health disorders and reproductive losses, primarily in women who perform labor operations in open areas or in unheated premises for 1‑3 hours, and especially more than 3 hours per shift. In addition to the existing measures of state support for the family and increasing the birth rate, it is necessary to develop and implement innovative programs aimed at managing the risks of preventable environmental production and behavioral factors in order to achieve sustainable demographic development of the Russian Federation.
IMMUNOLOGICAL FACTORS OF STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE PERSISTENCE IN WORKERS OF COPPER SMELTER
Authors:   FBSI «Yekaterinburg Medical Research Center for Prophylaxis and Health Protection in Industrial Workers» of Rospotrebnadzor, Bushueva T.V. , Roslaya N.A. ,   FSBEI HE «Ural State Medical University» Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Karpova E.P.
Published: September 2023

In article we touch upon the problem of immunological factors of persistence of Streptococcus pneumoniae in employees of the copper electrolytic refining enterprise. Materials and methods. A survey of 100 employees of the enterprise for the electrolytic refining of copper was carried out. The main group — 50 smelters of the anode section of the copper smelter, the control group — 50 engineering and technical workers. Smears were taken from the posterior pharyngeal wall to detect S. pneumoniae DNA. Immunological examination included the determination of cellular immunity by flow cytometry, humoral immunity with the determination of immunoglobulins by ELISA. Secretory immunoglobulin A (SigA) was determined in the oral fluid. Results and conclusions. S. pneumoniae was more often found in workers of the main group (p<0.05). Smoking tobacco products increases the chance of developing S. pneumoniae carriage. In workers of the main group, suppression of humoral factors of immunity was revealed; with S. pneumoniae+, the relative number of T‑helpers is reduced and the bactericidal activity of neutrophils is enhanced.
Lateral band snapping syndrome in the little finger – easy to misdiagnose, easy to mistreat. Case report
Authors:   Traumatology, Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery Department, University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland, Czarnecki Piotr , Martinelli Federico ,   Hand Surgery Department, Verona University Hospital, Italy
Published: September 2023

Clicking, triggering or snapping during finger motion is common and mostly results from stenosing tenosynovitis or pathology around the metacarpophalangeal joint. We describe a case of a 15-year-old girl with lateral band-snapping syndrome of the left fifth finger due to a previous traumatic event, an uncommon condition with few reports in the literature. Initially misdiagnosed as a trigger finger, she was operated on with a typical approach and no improvement. After the correct assessment by other surgeons and ultrasonographic confirmation of the pathology, reconstruction of transverse retinacular ligament and subsequent physiotherapy led to a full recovery. Although uncommon, this pathology should be considered and potentially ruled out in most cases of finger triggering or snapping.
Analysis of Profitability, Liquidity on Company Value with Capital Structure as a Moderating Variable in Property Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2017-2021
Authors: Rizky Mohammad , Kisman Zainul
Published: September 2023

This study's goal is to explore and assess the profitability, liquidity, and firm value of property companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange between 2017 and 2021 using capital structure as a moderating variable. Because the data in this study is in the form of numbers, it is quantitative in nature and is based on a causality approach. This study's main objective is to analyze profitability, liquidity, and firm value with capital structure acting as a moderating variable. The population of the study consists of all the real estate firms registered on the Indonesia Stock Exchange between 2017 and 2021. Purposive sampling was the technique employed in this research. Multiple Regression and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) as well as descriptive statistics are used in the data analysis for this study. Utilizing the SPSS 23 application program, computer technology will be used to assist in the analysis of the data acquired for this study. All real estate companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the years 2017 through 2021 will benefit from profitability in terms of firm value. For the period of 2017 to 2021, all property businesses listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange can use capital structure to reduce the negative impact of profitability on firm value. For the period of 2017 to 2021, all of the property businesses listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange can use capital structure to reduce the negative impact of liquidity on company value.
Pak Kaduk’s narrative in Malaysian political news: A pragmatic analysis
Authors: Daud Muhammad Zaid , Subet Mary Fatimah , Pawi Awang Azman Awang
Published: September 2023

Pak Kaduk (PK) is one of the characters in Malay jokes. PK's character is described as a negative character, and due to this, the society associates PK's character and narrative with the political situation in Malaysia. Therefore, this study will analyze the character and narrative of PK in political news in Malaysia. This study adopts a qualitative method (or specifically, the document analysis method). The theory used for this study is the Relevance Theory (Sperber & Wilson, 1986, 1995) in the pragmatic field. In Pak Kaduk's funny anecdotes and jokes, there are six narratives, namely: (1) about his dressing etiquette (PK’s paper shirt), (2) regarding the connection of the PK’s chicken with the sultan/king, (3) about PK’s nutrition (cold rice), (4) about PK paddling a canoe, (5) about PK killing his wife and (6) regarding PK migrating or leaving the village. The results of the study found that a total of 13 pieces of political news linked PK's narrative and character with the political situation in Malaysia. In conclusion, this study can prove that the character of PK is not only studied in the field of literature and linguistics but can even be associated with the context raised in this current work (politics in Malaysia).
Sustainable Supply Chain in the Textile and Garment Industry of Vietnam
Authors: Doan Thi Mai Huong , Vu Tram Anh
Published: September 2023

The textile and garment industry has contributed significantly to the Vietnamese economy. However, as it faces increasing pressure from importers who place more stringent requirements on product quality, the industry needs to adopt sustainable practices to stay competitive in the global market. This article examines the current state of the textile and garment supply chain in Vietnam using the sustainable development goals framework proposed by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) regarding the economic, social, and environmental aspects. It also considers the five criteria for determining the sustainable supply chain throughout the production-to-distribution process in the textile and garment industry suggested by Shen (2014), which cover Eco-material Preparation, Sustainable Manufacturing, Green Distribution, Green Retailing, and Ethical Consumers. The article evaluates the achievements and challenges of the supply chain in Vietnam based on these criteria and, thereby, offers recommendations to various stakeholders, such as the government, ministries, sectors, associations, and enterprises, to foster a more sustainable textile and garment industry in Vietnam.
PROCare4Life Integrated Care Model Validation
Authors: GANGAS PILAR , Lennox-Chhugani Niamh , Rosete Arturo Alvarez , Aldasoro Edelweiss , Semerci Yusuf Can , Judica Elda , Louro Claudia , Proença Joao , Marin Mayca , Calarota Elisa , Meidingler Sarah
Published: September 2023

This article focuses on reporting the methodology and results of the EU funded project PROCare4Life, whose main goal has been to develop an integrated, personalised, IT system, to empower and improve the Quality of Life of elderly people living with Parkinsons’, Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Research has been implemented to evaluate the results against PROCare4Life integrated care strategy. Multimethod, quantitative, and qualitative research has been performed, profiting from the pilot 3 results gathered by consortium members. The article has been organised according to the research questions, that have been based on the expected results by PROCare4Life that might relate to supporting the future integration of care when the system is further developed and integrated into healthcare provision organisations. PROCare4Life system is a digital tool that includes some features that might support the advance of the integration of care, such as data sharing among the multidisciplinary healthcare professionals and with patients and caregivers, the enhances direct communication among them or the constant sharing of the data monitored by the PROCare4Life system. TRL 7 was achieved by the final prototype of the PROCare4Life system. Pilot representatives consider that the PROCare4Life idea and underlying model of care is very innovative and promising and can certainly improve care practice through more enhanced integrated care. It has been considered to be usable for people of different ages, conditions, socioeconomic levels. It has been assessed more positively for elderly people living with Parkinson’s than with dementia. Patients and caregivers considered that the system helped them reduce their anxiety and increase their quality of life. Although overall assessment of the system by healthcare professionals was positive, divided opinions were shared on its capability to save time. Requirements for future scalability have been included in the last section.
Comparative Cognition Needs Big Team Science: How Large-Scale Collaborations Will Unlock the Future of the Field
Authors: Alessandroni Nicolás , Altschul Drew , Bazhydai Marina , Byers-Heinlein Krista , Elsherif Mahmoud Medhat , Gjoneska Biljana , Huber Ludwig , Mazza Valeria , Miller Rachael , Nawroth Christian , Pronizius Ekaterina , Qadri Muhammad A J , Šlipogor Vedrana , Soderstrom Melanie , Stevens Jeffrey R , Visser Ingmar , Williams Madison , Zettersten Martin , Prétôt Laurent
Published: September 2023

Comparative cognition research investigates the evolutionary background and functions of cognitive skills that enable individuals and species to adapt to and act in their environment. Traditionally, research in this field has been confined to isolated facilities and individual research teams focusing on one or just a handful of species. While this approach has yielded valuable insights, it has also introduced severe limitations, such as varying definitions of key concepts across disciplines, small sample sizes at both the cross-species and -taxon levels leading to underpowered study designs, and conflicting empirical results. As a result, the traditional research model has proven inadequate for addressing broader questions related to behavior and cognition, especially those encompassing numerous species and taxa. In response to these challenges, we introduce Big Team Science (BTS) as a complementary, collaborative, and grassroots approach to comparative cognition research. BTS brings together a diverse array of researchers from across different countries, all driven by the shared goal of achieving high-quality datasets capable of tackling questions beyond the reach of individual teams. Here—as a group of researchers currently involved in the ManyManys BTS collaboration—we identify and describe key distinct advantages that BTS offers for comparative cognition research, highlighting its potential for (i) increasing sample size and diversity, (ii) balancing cross-species standardization and species-fair design, (iii) advancing theories, and (iv) improving welfare standards and conservation initiatives. BTS represents a profound shift in how comparative cognition research is conducted—one that has the power to unlock the future of the field.
Growth and development of potato microplants in vitro under the influence of bacterial metabolites isolated from permafrost
Authors: Renev N. O. , Malchevskiy V. A. , Subbotin A. M. , Petrov S. A.
Published: September 2023

The effects of permafrost bacterial strains on morphogenesis, rhizogenesis, and photosynthesis in potato micro-plants under in vitro conditions were assessed from 2019 to 2021. We used three bacterial culture strains from the collection of the Cryosphere Bioresources Department, Tyumen Scientific Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The study was conducted on microgrowers of three potato varieties: Zhukovsky Early, Rozara and Red Scarlett. Two strains of bacteria were isolated from the cores of perennially frozen rocks. We found that the combined cultivation of potato microgrowers under in vitro conditions on Murasige-Skug nutrient medium with secondary metabolites of the bacterial strains Bacillus cereus 9-08-CH9 and Achromobacter spanius 10-50TS2, introduced at the time of cutting at a dose of 250 µL, had the greatest stimulatory effect on its morphogenesis, rhizogenesis, and photosynthesis. Thus, the proposed cultivation method accelerates clonal micropropropagation of in vitro materials for original potato seed production.
Non-timber forest products as essential elements of the forest resource in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
Authors: Samsonova I. V. , Isaev A. P.
Published: September 2023

This study provides biological and operational data on the reserves of non-timber forest products in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), which play an important role in this region. The legal framework and system for harvesting and selling non-wood forest products by the population of the region were examined. We propose directions for increasing the volume of harvested non-wood forest food products, which can contribute to social and economic development in the region. This study employs economic and statistical analyses, situational analysis, and sociological research methods. A forecast for the most common wild berries was made based on the average annual yields harvested by all entities engaged in this type of economic activity. Information on the natural and economic conditions for the use of forest product resources and the possible development of regional markets for valuable natural reserves can be applied to regional studies to develop programs for forested areas. The proposed developments can be used to study issues related to the functioning of the regional market for non-timber forest products.
Identification of mutation in G6PD gene in Nung ethnic patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Authors:   Hanoi Medical University, Tran Thi Mai Anh , Ngo Thi Thao ,   Hanoi Medical University, Dinh Thuy Linh ,   Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Tran Van Khanh ,   Hanoi Medical University
Published: September 2023

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is the key enzyme that initiates the pentose phosphate cycle in glucose metabolism. Physiologically, this pathway is the main source of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) for red blood cells. This study aims to identify glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) mutations in Nung ethnic patients with G6PD deficiency. 18 pediatric patients of the Nung ethnic group were diagnosed with G6PD enzyme deficiency at the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital and applied PCR and gene sequencing to detect mutations in the G6PD gene. 8 types of mutation were detected in the G6PD gene in which the most common mutation wasKaiping (c.1388G>A) with 44.4%, followed by Canton (c.1376G>T), Viangchan (c.871G>A), Union (c.1360C>T), Gaohe (c.95A>G), Orissa (c.131C>G), and Chinese-5 (c.1024C>T). Silent mutations at the 1311C>T location were found in 3 cases.
The value of early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction of the high-sensitivity Troponin I assay on the Atellica analyzer
Authors:   Hanoi Medical University, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Lan , Phan Thi Thu Huong ,   Thai Binh General Hospital
Published: September 2023

Laboratory tests play an extremely important role in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (MI), helping clinicians to make early decisions on patients with suspected MI. Thereby helping to increase the effectiveness of treatment, reduce the rate of complications after MI, and increase the survival rate of MI patients. Troponin is a component of the muscle contraction complex, which has been used as a diagnostic marker of MI in clinical practice with the high-sensitivity Troponin T and Troponin I types. At Hanoi Medical University Hospital, before deploying the high-sensitivity Troponin I assay, validation was conducted to compare the performance of the method surveyed by the laboratory with the manufacturer’s announcements. And especially investigating the diagnostic value of acute coronary syndromes of the high-sensitivity Troponin I assay. Validation results of the high-sensitivity troponin I test method all meet the standards of the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) and the manufacturer’s announcement. The sensitivity, specificity and area under the curve (AUC) of the high-sensitivity Troponin I assay on the Atellica analyzer were 90.2, 78.7, and 0.881%, respectively. Thus, the technical characteristics of the high-sensitivity Troponin I assay with precision, accuracy, linear range, LoD, and LoQ meet the standards of CLSI and the manufacturer. The study has demonstrated the effectiveness of the high-sensitivity Troponin I assay in the diagnosis and prognosis of acute MI.
Induced breeding of Sahyadria denisonii using different hormonal substances
Authors:   Center for Business Incubation of Agricultural High Technology, Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Thi Kim Lien , Truong Thi Thuy Hang ,   Research and Development Center for Hi-Tech Agriculture, Ho Chi Minh City, Lam Hoang Lai ,   Research and Development Center for Hi-Tech Agriculture, Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Hong Yen ,   Research and Development Center for Hi-Tech Agriculture, Ho Chi Minh City, Ngo Khanh Duy ,   Research and Development Center for Hi-Tech Agriculture, Ho Chi Minh City
Published: September 2023

Research on spawning stimulation of Sahyadria denisonii was carried out from June 2022 to October 2022 at the Research and Development Center for High-Tech Agriculture with three inducing agents, HCG, Ovaprim, and LHRHa + Domperidone. Each concentration of a hormone used in the experiment was applied on 5 pairs of brood fish. A 1 ml syringe was used for injecting to the anterior region of the dorsal fin by using a single-injection method and the injection timing of fish was 18 hours. Results showed that Ovaprim had an effect on inducing ovulation and laying eggs at a dose of 0.4-0.5 ml/kg of female fish. Female fish were exposed to hormones and ovulated after 11 hours 25 minutes to 11 hours 28 minutes from the time of injecting, 80% reproduction rate, actual fecundity from 747.67 to 750.33 eggs/female, 84% fertilisation rate, 84% hatching rate, time of embryo development was 30 hours at a water temperature of 29oC. The average length of new-hatched larvae was 3.2 mm with a large amount of yolk sac, the time to consume the yolk was from 3 to 4 days. HCG and LHRHa + Domperidonedid not have any effect on ovulation and spawning in fish.
A study on creating highly yielded and drought-tolerant QTL gene-possessed lines of peanut
Authors:   Agricultural Science Institute of Northern Central Vietnam (ASINCV), Tran Duy Viet , Phan Thi Thanh ,   Agricultural Science Institute of Northern Central Vietnam (ASINCV), Nguyen Thi Nhan ,   Agricultural Science Institute of Northern Central Vietnam (ASINCV), Nguyen Thi Ngu ,   Agricultural Science Institute of Northern Central Vietnam (ASINCV)
Published: September 2023

In the trend of global climate changes and heavily occurring drought, particularly resulting in decreased productivity and cultivated areas of peanut production, the breeding and screening of highly yielded and drought-tolerant QTL gene-possessed peanut lines is considered a strategic and effective solution. In this study, the on-field assessment in combination with drought-tolerant gene screening was implemented and 6 peanut cultivars named TK10, Chum Nghe An, Sen Nghe An, L20, L23, and L14 were regarded as hybrid parents for the crossing-breeding program. Of 5 cross-breeding combinations (Chum Nghe An played the role of mother; 5 others were the fathers) 15 elite peanut lines of the F3 generation with high yield (over 29 quintals/ha) and 5 of them coded F3-6, F3-12 (Chum Nghe An × L23), F3-9, F3-10 (Chum Nghe An × Sen Nghe An), and F3-13 (Chum Nghe An × L14) possessed the locus for drought tolerance determined by electrophoresis technology. It is also particularly mentioned that all these lines had a good recovery (92.8-94.6, 84.4-88.4, and 80.0-83.4%, respectively), average productivity loss (30.56-34.10%), and good drought tolerance (point 3: G=21-40%).
INTERSECTION OF INTERESTS: POSITIONS OF RUSSIA AND COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING IN TERRITORIAL DISPUTES IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA
Authors:   Institute of oriental studies, Russian academy of sciences (MOSCOW), PANARINA Daria S.
Published: September 2023

Статья анализирует конфликт в Южно-Китайском море с позиции Китая, России, Филиппин и отчасти Вьетнама, рассматривает ключевые моменты территориальных споров между КНР и Фи-липпинами, затрагивает позицию России по данному вопросу и по-литику США в регионе. В статье освещаются интересы нашей страны в ЮВА, имеющиеся или потенциальные направления развития российско-вьетнамских, российско-китайских и российско-филиппинских двусторонних связей, а также возможности многостороннего сотрудничества.
RUSSIA-ASEAN HUMANITARIAN COOPERATION AT THE NEW HISTORICAL STAGE
Authors:   Institute of oriental studies, Russian academy of sciences (MOSCOW), MURATSHINA Ksenia G.
Published: September 2023

В статье рассматривается развитие гуманитарных направлений сотрудничества между Россией и Ассоциацией государств Юго-Восточной Азии (АСЕАН) в 2022 г., на фоне нового этапа в российской внешней политике – перехода к более активной защите своих коренных национальных интересов, специальной военной операции на Украине, противодействия военно-политической, экономической и информационной агрессии Запада и активизации связей со странами незападного мира, включая АСЕАН. Проанализировано развитие диалога Россия–АСЕАН в 2022 г. в таких областях, как культура, наука, образование, здравоохранение, туризм, молодежные обмены, контакты между средствами массовой информации.
RELATIONS BETWEEN THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
Authors:   Saint-Petersburg State University (SPBU), Saint-Petersburg, Russia, TRAVKIN Pavel S.
Published: September 2023

С момента основания Государство Израиль рассматривает Юго-Восточную Азию как потенциально выгодный для сотрудничества регион. Однако налаживание отношений с некоторыми, преимущественно мусульманскими, странами региона затруднены из-за вопроса Палестины. В то же время, Индонезия ведет аккуратную и прагматичную политику в отношении еврейского государства, не отказываясь от сотрудничества с ним полностью (как это делают Малайзия и Бруней), но одновременно поддерживая идею создания палестинского государства.
RUSSIANS (TOURISTS, EXPATS, EMIGRANTS) IN BALI (INDONESIA) IN COVID AND POST-COVID PERIOD
Authors:   Institute for Demographic Research of FCTAS RAS, RYAZANTSEV Sergey V. ,   MGIMO University, RUBAN Larissa S. ,   Institute of oriental studies, Russian academy of sciences (MOSCOW), АNANJIN Maksim A. ,   MFA RF, Moscow, Russia
Published: September 2023

Авторами были изучены особенности расселения и экономической деятельности русскоговорящего населения в Индонезии. Территориальный фокус исследования был сделан на Бали, подготовлено социально-географическое описание районов компактного проживания русского населения, в том числе выделены точки локации русскоговорящих объектов на острове, охарактеризована структура секторов «русскоязычной» экономики в районах компактного проживания выходцев из бывшего СССР и РФ с целью выделения типов экономических объектов (торговых, сервисных, туристических и др.) и проведена типологизация «русскоязычного» бизнеса и предпринимательства на острове. Был разработан инструментарий социологического опроса русскоязычных мигрантов и сделана его апробация в процессе экспресс-интервью, включённого наблюдения, контент-анализа научных трудов и публикаций в СМИ.
FUEL AND ENERGY COMPLEX OF NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
Authors:   MFA of Russia, Novosibirsk, Russia, NEFYODOV Danil V.
Published: September 2023

В статье анализируется текущее состояние топливно-энергетического комплекса Государства Бруней-Даруссалам. В настоящем исследовании ставится задача подробно изучить нефтегазовую и электроэнергетическую отрасли султаната с целью выработки практических рекомендаций для вовлеченных в нефтегазовую сферу российских государственных структур. Актуальность работы обусловлена происходящими в мире глобальными трансформациями геоэкономического ландшафта и необходимостью переориентации экспортных логистических цепочек российских энергоресурсов и технологий на Восток.
PRABOWO SUBIANTO IS A CONTENDER FOR THE PRESIDENCY OF INDONESIA (Part 2.)
Authors:   Institute of oriental studies, Russian academy of sciences (MOSCOW), POPOV Aleksandr V.
Published: September 2023

Статья посвящена жизни и деятельности одной из наиболее противоречивых фигур современной Индонезии, нынешнего министра обороны этой страны Прабово Субьянто, являющегося одновременно одним из наиболее вероятных кандидатов на пост президента, выборы которого должны состояться в феврале 2024 г. Вторая часть этой статьи охватывает период со второй половины 80-х гг. XX-го века до середины 1996 г.
NEW ZEALAND’S RELATIONS WITH THE US AND CHINA SINCE 2016
Authors:   HSE University, Moscow, Russia, ALEKSEEVA Yulia N.
Published: September 2023

The paper traces distinctive characteristics of New Zealand’s dialogue with the US and China since 2016. The South Pacific economic and security processes have received much attention in recent years, after China’s mega-strategy the Belt and Road Initiative was extended to the South Pacific. Nevertheless, the regional economic and political-security nexus is a complex picture, one that is not captured by existing academic publications. In light of this, the article takes a step forward in increasing knowledge of how relations between South Pacific actors evolve. The issue of New Zealand-US and New-Zealand-China relations are studied from a historical perspective. It is analysed in terms of main trends and development factors during the past years: the policies of two American administrations under D. Trump and J. Biden, as well as against the backdrop of an escalating trade war between the two superpowers in 2018. In addition, the paper assesses the impact of Sino-American relations since 2016 on the evolution of major South Pacific processes. It specifies the influence of Sino-American rivalry on bilateral and multilateral relations in the South Pacific and, in particular, on New Zealand’s internal and foreign policy. The findings indicate that although China is New Zealand’s most important economic partner whose significance is growing, Wellington is unwilling to side with Beijing to the detriment of cooperation with other partners.
KAJIAN INTERELASI LUAS LAHAN DENGAN TINGKAT KESEJAHTERAAN PETAMBAK GARAM
Authors: Mas'ad Mas'ad , Sanisah Siti , Arif Arif , Khosi'ah Khosi'ah , Tarmizi Muhamad Alfin , Taufiqurrahman Taufiqurrahman , Sukuryadi Sukuryadi
Published: September 2023

Abstrak: Tingkat kesejahteraan petambak garam merupakan hal yang perlu mendapat perhatian serius, mengingat jarangnya para petambak memperoleh perhatian dan minim intervensi pemerintah melalui beragam program penanggungan kemiskinan. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengkaji interelasi luas lahan dengan tingkat kesejahteraan petambak garam di Desa Kidang-Kabupaten Lombok Tengah. Riset menerapkan pendekatan mixed methods research bertipe the convergent parallel design didukung metode survey. Data penelitian diperoleh dari sebaran angket, wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data kuantitatif menggunakan formula persentase, dan kualitatif melalui tahap pengumpulan data, display data, penyajian dan penarikan simpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam prinsip interelasi, lahan tambak dengan petambak garam merupakan fenomena yang saling terhubung. Tetapi, relasi luas lahan tambak dengan tingkat kesejahteraan petambak menunjukkan keterikatan lemah dengan koefisien korelasi sebesar 0,211. Artinya, luas lahan yang dimiliki petambak tidak serta merta mempengaruhi tingkat kesejahteraan petambak garam. Disarankan agar pihak pemerintah dan pihak berkompeten lainnya lebih memperhatikan kesejahteraan petambak melalui berbagai pendekatan.  Abstract:  The welfare of salt farmers is a matter that needs serious attention, given the lack of attention and minimal government intervention through various poverty alleviation programmes. The research aims to examine the interrelationship between land area and the level of welfare of salt farmers in Kidang Village, Central Lombok Regency. The research applies a mixed-methods research approach with a convergent parallel design type supported by a survey method. Research data was obtained from the distribution of questionnaires, interviews, observation, and documentation. Quantitative data analysis uses a percentage formula, and qualitative data analysis goes through the stages of data collection, data display, presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that according to the principle of interrelation, pond land and salt farmers are interconnected phenomena. However, the relationship between the area of ponds and the level of welfare of farmers shows a weak relationship with a correlation coefficient of 0.211. That is, the area of land owned by farmers does not necessarily affect the level of welfare of salt farmers. It is recommended that the government and other competent parties pay more attention to the welfare of fish farmers through various approaches.
AMERİKA BİRLEŞİK DEVLETLERİ SAMSUN KONSOLOSUNUN GÖZÜNDEN 1920 YILINDA SAMSUN’UN DURUMU
Authors: KÜÇÜKER Yüksel
Published: September 2023

Samsun Osmanlı hakimiyetine girdiği dönemden 19. yüzyıl başlarına kadar nispeten geri planda kalmış bir kıyı kenti olmuştur. Bu yüzyılda yaşanan gelişmeler kentin çehresini değiştirmeye başlamıştır. Karadeniz’in uluslararası ticarete açılmasıyla buharlı gemilerin uğrak noktası olan kent kısa sürede ekonomik ve sosyal olarak gelişme göstermiş, başka bölgelerden gelen göçlerle nüfusu artmıştır. 1830 yılında ABD ile Osmanlı Devleti arasında yapılan ticaret anlaşmasıyla ABD de Karadeniz ticaretine ortak olmuş ve Trabzon’dan sonra Samsun’a da bir diplomatik temsilcilik açmıştır. ABD adına faaliyet yürüten misyoner oluşumlarının bölgedeki çalışmaları bu ülkenin Samsun’da varlığını güçlendirmesine yardımcı olmuştur.

Birinci Dünya Savaşı ve Milli Mücadele dönemlerinde Karadeniz bölgesinde de karışıklıklar yaşanmış ve Rum ve Ermeni nüfusun yaşadığı Samsun da gelişmelerden doğrudan etkilenmiştir. Anadolu’da ortaya çıkan Milli Mücadele hareketi, özellikle Yunanistan ve İngiltere’nin desteğiyle hareket eden ayrılıkçı unsurların üzerine giderek bölgede asayişi sağlama yoluna gitmiştir. ABD bu dönemde doğrudan olayların içinde olmasa da bölgedeki çalışanları ve misyonerleri üzerinden ayrılıkçılardan yana tavır tutunmuştur. Böyle karışık bir dönemde Samsun’a konsolos olarak atanan S. Pinkney Tuck, görev süresi zarfında bölgedeki siyasî, ekonomik ve sosyal gelişmelere ilişkin ülkesini bilgilendirici raporlar hazırlamıştır.

Bu çalışmada Tuck’ın Amerikan arşivlerinden elde edilen 13 Aralık 1920 tarihli konsolosluk raporu ele alınmıştır. Tuck, bu raporunda siyasî gelişmelerden ziyade, Samsun’un üretim ve ticaret potansiyeli, kentte yaşayanların geçim koşulları, hayat alışkanlıkları, sağlık, eğlence ve kültürel altyapı olanakları gibi konulara ilişkin tespit ve gözlemlerine ait değerlendirmeler yapmıştır. Yabancı bir diplomatın kendini merkeze alarak yaptığı bu değerlendirmeler Milli Mücadele döneminde bir Anadolu kentindeki gündelik hayatı başka bir boyutuyla ortaya koyması açısından ilgi çekici bir muhteviyata sahiptir.
Challenges for NATO in the First Third of the 21st Century: China and Ukraine
Authors: Feduniak Serhii
Published: September 2023

The article is dedicated to the analysis of China’s and Ukraine policies as challenges at the beginning of the XXI century. External and internal factors which influence the NATO’s definition of its role and place in the contemporary system of international relations are considered. To this purpose, the content of certain definitions, specifics of internal development of Western society of the second half of the XXth century which form subsequent perception of security environment as well as the impact of China and Ukraine on the NANO’s choice of the ways of adaptation to the contemporary security processes.
The author notes that China and Ukraine are substantially different challenges for NATO and initial analysis shows that the Alliance rather quick and promptly takes into account their meaning for the creation of adaptive mechanisms and instruments to the contemporary world political processes. China’s challenge makes NATO to activate the process of its “globalizing” through the creation and participation in supplementary security mechanisms and institutions beyond the Statute’s defined Euro-Atlantic region. At the same time, Ukraine acts as an outpost of Western word covering the Alliance’s members from Russian aggression and giving them possibility to make rearmament necessary for efficient rebuff in case of attack. Ukraine’s challenge lies in that NATO support of Kyiv increases the risk of direct military collision between NATO and the Russian Federation.
Africa in Focus of International Broadcasting: Political and Media Dimensions of Neocolonialism
Authors: Tereshchuk Vitalii
Published: September 2023

The article examines the role and place of the African region as an object of international broadcasting. Various models of international broadcasting
implementation in contemporary political conditions are shown on the
example of countries — former metropolises of colonial empires that covered African territories. Among other things, the author shows that international broadcasting in Africa can be considered as an element of neo-colonialism.