bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Puertas de Corona (Taç Kapi) silŷūqíes: un camino de ida y vuelta entre Konya y Sultanhanı (Turquía), a la luz de la arqueología de la arquitectura y de la epigrafía
Authors: Márquez Bueno Samuel , Gurriarán Daz Pedro , Martínez Núñez María Antonia
Published: September 2024

We intend to explore the relationship between the monumental iconicised doors of the 'Alā' al-Dīn Mosque and the Karatay Madrasa and the outer doorway of the caravanserai at Sultanhanı, all of which are located in central Anatolia. Furthermore, in order to provide a broader context to the above vision, we will add the analysis of the other doorway of the caravanserai of Sultanhanı and the main doorway of the 'Alā' al-Dīn mosque in Niğde. To this end, our contribution will be approached from several perspectives, emphasising a new reading and translation of the epigraphy of the aforementioned doors, as well as a thorough archaeological reading of the outer doorway of the caravanserai of Sultanhanı. The latter will allow us to offer a recreation of appearance of this entrance when the building was founded in 1229, very different from the reconstruction of 1278. All graphic material presented is innovative, rigorous, and highly enlightening.
Desafios e perspectivas na judicialização da saúde na América Latina: considerações sobre o fenômeno no Brasil e na Colômbia
Authors: Lira Rafaela Cavalcanti , Macêdo Jéssica Vasconcelos de Lacerda , De Andrade César Augusto Souza
Published: September 2024

Objective: The present study aims to understand how the judicialization of health develops as a global phenomenon, with particular emphasis on Latin American contexts, considering Brazil, and Colombia. Methodology: A literature review methodology supported by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses tool was adopted. The research was conducted using specific descriptors, and search strategies were carried out in the PubMed, MEDLINE, Lilacs, SciELO, CRD, CDSR, BVS, and BIREME databases. Articles published between 2010 and 2024 that discuss the judicialization of health, considering Portuguese, Spanish, or English languages, were selected. Results: The search resulted in 455 articles, of which 18 met the inclusion criteria. The analysis of the selected articles reveals the need for balanced solutions that respect individual rights without compromising the accessibility and quality of collective healthcare. The challenges imposed by judicialization are highlighted, such as issues of equity, financial sustainability of health systems, and resource prioritization. Conclusion: It concludes by emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach involving legislative adjustments, improvements in health system management, health education, and the promotion of equitable public policies.
Submission: 05/29/24| Review: 08/16/24| Approval: 08/16/24
Curso de Especialização em Direito Sanitário: uma formação necessária
Authors: De Almeida Natalie Maria de Oliveira , Schramm Lidia Cunha
Published: September 2024

The review presents the work 'Specialization Course in Health Law – EAD: A Virtual Journey of Reflections and Knowledge,' the result of an important pedagogical initiative developed in the field of Health Law, which made the outcome of this work available to the general public. The book, available electronically and free of charge, stimulates critical thinking and contributes to the consolidation of knowledge on relevant health issues.
Submission: 09/12/24| Review: 09/12/24| Approval: 09/12/24
Inclusion and Exclusion in Urban Public Space: Contemporary Challenges in Vienna and Helsinki
Authors: Haselbacher Miriam , Kuokkanen Kanerva , Palonen Emilia , Reeger Ursula
Published: September 2024

Public spaces facilitate interactions among people from diverse backgrounds and serve as arenas that offer valuable insights into societal dynamics. They have the potential to promote inclusion, yet they can also foster exclusionary practices. Focusing on the years 2022 and 2023, and the cases of Vienna and Helsinki, this article examines how different actors, from the city administration to local stakeholders and young people, perceive and negotiate inclusion and exclusion in public space. Through a multi-method analysis, including background research, expert interviews, and focus groups, we identified four key challenges that define the negotiation of inclusion and exclusion in public space and outline the perspectives, tensions, and policy measures connected to them. Our empirical material underscores how public space is a critical resource that is essential for fostering sustainable and resilient urban futures. Local governments need to be aware of the overlapping and contradictory effects of policies on various groups, and balance between universalistic and particularistic policy measures to address vulnerabilities and diverse community needs effectively. Taking a proactive perspective helps to address future crises while identifying ways of involving the perspectives of diverse stakeholders in such processes.
Informális városi zöldterek dzsentrifikációja Szeged példáján
Authors: Nagy Gyula , Tráser Nándor Zoltán
Published: September 2024

Az elmúlt évtizedek természeti, társadalmi és gazdasági folyamatai egyre inkább a fenntarthatóság felé terelték a városfejlesztés fókuszát. A településekre jelenleg is markáns hatásokkal bíró klímaváltozás, illetve a pandémiás lezárások egyaránt sürgető térhasználati, településfejlesztési- és rendezési kérdésekre világítottak rá. A városok zöldterületi és -felületi fejlesztései egyre inkább felértékelődnek, egyre nagyobb hangsúlyt kaphatnak azok a zöldfelületek, melyek hivatalosan nem rekreációs céllal jönnek létre. Kutatásunk célja ezen informális városi zöldterek típusainak, szerepének, hasznosíthatóságának és átalakulásának vizsgálata volt Szeged példáján, amelynek révén e területek is bevezetésre kerülhetnének a hazai városfejlesztési diskurzusba.
Munkánk során kilenc informális városi zöldtér-típust azonosítottunk a nemzetközi eredményekhez igazodva, amelyeket a szegedi mintaterületeken térinformatikai és terepi megfigyelés módszerekkel vizsgáltuk. Az informális zöldterek állapota nem állandó, átalakulásukat természeti vagy emberi tényezők negatívan vagy pozitívan alakíthatják. Mindez egyfajta városi zöldterületi körforgást eredményez. Megfigyeltük az informális városi zöldterek formálissá válását, mely a térhasználók összetételének időbeli változását eredményezi és összekapcsolható a dzsentrifikáció inváziós-szukcessziós-ciklus modelljével is.
Talentumföldrajzi kutatások egy belső perifériás magyar régióban – nagykunsági esettanulmány
Authors: Mátyás Szabolcs , Birtók Vanessza , Vasvári Mária , Kovács Tibor
Published: September 2024

A tanulmány különös aktualitását az adja, hogy 2023-ban két magyar tudós is a leghíresebb tudományos elismerésben, a Nobel-díjban részesült: egyikük, Karikó Katalin biokémikus, kutatóbiológus Kisújszálláson nőtt fel és ott végezte alap- és középfokú tanulmányait (egy másik nagykunsági város, Karcag pedig a 2004-ben kitüntetett Herskó Ferenc biokémikus szülőhelye).
A talentumföldrajzi kutatások hazánkban viszonylag jelentős múltra tekintenek vissza, a rendszerváltás utáni időszakban azonban kevés tanulmány született e témában. Az eddig publikált kutatási eredmények jórészt országos szintű elemzésekkel foglalkoztak, amelyekben megjelennek az alacsonyabb területi szintek különbségek is, ám eddig kevés olyan munka látott napvilágot, amely egy kistáj/régió talentumföldrajzi elemzését végezte el.
Jelen kutatásban a szerzők megvizsgálták a Nagykunság településeit és talentumait, illetve ezek összefüggéseit: a tanulmány a tradicionális Nagykunsághoz köthető, kiemelkedő életművel rendelkező személyek életútjának talentumföldrajzi elemzését végzi el. A szerzők összesen huszonkét személy esetében végeztek földrajzi szempontú vizsgálatokat a születési hely, az alap-, közép- (és felsőfokú) képzés, az életpályaszakaszok, valamint az elhalálozási hely alapján.
Következtetésünk, hogy a belső periférikus nagykun kisvárosok helyzetük javítása érdekében tett erőfeszítései közép- és hosszabb távon akár kontraproduktívak is lehetnek, hiszen valószínűleg nehezen feloldható az az ellentmondás, hogy az erőfeszítések önnön társadalmuk felemelésére hosszú távon a sikeres nagyvárosi centrumokat teszik még gazdagabbá. A kutatás azt mutatta, hogy a Nagykunság szülötteinek el kellett hagyniuk szülőföldjüket, sokaknak az országot is, hogy sikeres tudóssá, művésszé vagy sportolóvá váljanak – és ez a térség, az egyes települések szempontjából nemcsak erkölcsi, hanem társadalmi-gazdasági veszteségként is jelentkezik, mely a helyi társadalmakat tovább gyengíti, felzárkózási, fejlődési esélyeit jelentősen csökkenti.
Az önkormányzati feladatellátás kihívásai Magyarország eltérő adottságú agglomerációs térségeiben
Authors: Kiss Bence Álmos , Porhajas Gábor László
Published: September 2024

Az elmúlt évtizedekben a regionális és városi kutatások területi fókusza a városoktól az agglomerációs térségek felé tolódott, ahol elsősorban a lakóhelyi és gazdasági szuburbanizáció kihívásaira helyeződött hangsúly. A posztszocialista térségek városainak és agglomerációinak fejlődési pályája is a tudományos érdeklődés középpontjába került, miközben e kutatások egy része a központi kormányzat és a helyi önkormányzatok szerepének vizsgálatára irányult. Magyarországon a helyi önkormányzatoknak kiemelt szerepük van az agglomerációs folyamatok kezelésében. Kutatásunk három nagyvárosi régióra fókuszáló esettanulmány keretében vizsgálja a feladatellátási és finanszírozási kihívások változását. Célja az agglomerációs térségek önkormányzatainak lakossági és gazdasági szuburbanizációval kapcsolatos feladatellátási kihívásainak feltárása adatelemzés és szakértői interjúk segítségével, három eltérő jellegű régióban: Budapest agglomerációjának déli szektorában, illetve Győr és Miskolc agglomerációjában. A kutatás az evolúciós-történeti vita elméleti keretében, a három hazai várostérség vizsgálata alapján arra a kérdésre is választ keres, hogy a vizsgált települések szempontjából melyek azok az agglomerálódási folyamatokhoz kötődő önkormányzati feladatellátási és finanszírozási kihívások, amelyek földrajzi helyzettől függetlenül mindhárom agglomerációs térségben megjelennek, továbbá melyek az agglomeráció-, illetve településspecifikus problémák. Az esettanulmány formájában történő feldolgozás lehetővé teszi a vizsgált jelenségek összetettségének és informális gyakorlatainak feltárását, azonban korlátozza a következtetések általánosíthatóságát. A kutatás újszerűsége az általános jellemzők és a területi sajátosságok megkülönböztetésében, valamint az önkormányzatok agglomerációs folyamatokhoz kapcsolódó kihívásainak új kutatási megközelítésében ragadható meg. A tanulmány hozzájárul az agglomerációs önkormányzatokat érintő kihívások megértéséhez és további elemzéséhez.
Zöld finanszírozási keretrendszer kidolgozása a hazai települési önkormányzatok számára
Authors: Mezei Cecília
Published: September 2024

Az elemzés a zöld finanszírozás lehetőségeit járja körül a magyarországi települési önkormányzatok szemszögéből: olyan, nem szokványos vizsgálati szempontokat emel be a diskurzusba, mint a közjavak, a közszolgáltatások vagy a közfinanszírozás. Kiemelten foglalkozik a Zöld Finanszírozási Keretrendszer (ZFK) dokumentum elkészítésének menetével és módszertanával, melynek kidolgozása a hazai fenntartható városok számára kötelező. A vizsgálat célja annak bemutatása, hogy milyen módon valósulhat meg a hazai szabályozási környezetben a települési zöld átállást támogató kezdeményezések, projektek finanszírozása, és abba hogyan illeszkedik a zöld finanszírozási keretrendszerrel alátámasztott források bevonása. A tanulmány bemutatja, hogy a zöld átállási folyamat milyen típusú beavatkozásokat feltételez helyi szinten, továbbá felvonultatja e beavatkozások finanszírozási lehetőségeit.
Az alkalmazott módszertan a szakirodalom és jogszabályok elemzésén túl a szakértői javaslatok innovatív és rendszerezett megjelenítésére fókuszál, és a szabályozási környezet, illetve a nemzetközi jó gyakorlatok bázisán építkezik. Interjúk készültek továbbá olyan városok (egy nagyváros és két kisváros), illetve szakmai műhelyek képviselőivel, amelyek a hazai települési szintű ZFK készítésben részt vesznek. A tanulmány érveket vonultat fel amellett, hogy a nemzetközi szabványoknak megfelelő, külső minősítésre alkalmas zöld hitel/zöld kötvény keretrendszer az egyetlen ZFK, amely releváns lehet a magyar fenntartható városok számára. A cikkben bemutatott potenciális önkormányzati zöld finanszírozási módozatok közül ugyanis ezeknek a forrásoknak az igénybevétele csak minősített ZFK dokumentummal lehetséges. A nemzetközi tapasztalatok is emellett szólnak, s noha a magyar szabályozás és feltételrendszer komoly korlátokat állít a városi szintű zöld források bevonása elé, egy központilag (állami) koordinált „városi” ZFK készítés, majd a lokális forrásfelhasználás központi menedzsmentje lehetővé tenné a zöldhitel-/zöldkötvény-források városi alkalmazását.
Salvage of a comminuted proximal tibial polymicrobial infected non-union with antibiotic loaded bio-composite and intramedullary nailing: a case report
Authors: Stanley Ciaran , Woods Robert , Hassan Mohammed , McInerney Niall , Sheridan Gerard
Published: September 2024

Background. Management of open proximal metaphyseal fractures poses a significant challenge and is fraught with complications. These injuries are severe, often accompanied by extensive soft tissue and vascular damage, leading to high risks of infection and long-term disability.
Case presentation. A 72-year-old male was severely injured in a road traffic accident. Plain X-rays and CT angiogram identified a comminuted proximal tibial fracture with transection of the popliteal artery and vein. Initial emergency treatment included fasciotomies, external fixation, and vascular primary repair. On the 12th day of admission, the patient underwent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with dual plate fixation using a two incision technique. A plastic surgeon performed skin grafting, harvested from the patient’s thigh, to allow closure of his fasciotomy wounds immediately following ORIF. Four weeks post-operatively, the patient developed a wound breakdown over the lateral fasciotomy site, exposing the metal plates with a small defect developing on the medial fasciotomy wound in tandem. The patient’s course was further complicated by persistent polymicrobial infections. Over 6 months of antibiotic regimes, operative intervention was ultimately required. All of the infected metal implants were removed, the non-union sites were aggressively debrided. The tibial canal was reamed to prepare for a tibial nailing. An antibiotic loaded bio-composite was then inserted through the non-union sites into the canal followed by an intramedullary nail. A blocking screw was used to address the procurvatum deformity in the sagittal plane. The patient currently shows signs of recovery, mobilizing over short distances, weight-bearing with assistive aids and with healing wounds and early signs of callus formation on recent CT scans and plain X-rays.
Conclusions. The management of complex tibial fractures with vascular involvement demands an aggressive multidisciplinary approach and continuous adaptability in treatment plans to address the evolving challenges of such severe injuries. This case exemplifies the utility of injectable antibiotic-loaded bio-composites in a limb-salvage setting and their ability to provide high doses of local antibiotics to an infection site which, in conjunction with appropriate stable fixation and systemic antibiotics, can aid in eradicating and treating fracture-related infections.
b-Value Maps for Some Volcanoes Worldwide: What Do We Learn?
Authors: Godano Cataldo , Tramelli Anna , Papadimitriou Eleftheria , Karakostas Vasileios , Petrillo Giuseppe , Convertito Vincenzo
Published: September 2024

We evaluate, using the method of Godano et al. (2022), the b-value 3D maps for some volcanoes worldwide: Cordillera de Guanacaste, Costa Rica; Etna, Italy; Hawaii, United States; Santorini, Greece; and Yellowstone, United States. The original method (using unstructured gridding in the process of building the cells of the volume) has been modified introducing a new technique for the estimation of the completeness magnitude mc based on the evaluation of the variability coefficient cv. This provides a very efficient estimation of mc. All the b-values distributions show an anomaly (larger than the others) associated with a hydrothermal system. This suggests that our method could be efficient in characterizing the rheological behavior and the temperature of the volcanic rocks.
Time-Dependent Aftershock Probabilistic Forecasting and Ensemble Model Implementation: Insights from the 2021 Ms 7.4 Maduo Earthquake
Authors: Zhang Shengfeng , Zhang Yongxian , Li Sha
Published: September 2024

On 22 May 2021, an Ms 7.4 earthquake with a focal depth of 17 km struck the Maduo region of Qinghai province, breaking a 3.8-year quiescence of strong earthquakes (magnitude >7.0) in mainland China. This event has increased stress on the Maqin–Maqu segment of the Kunlunshan fault, heightening the potential for a large earthquake in the region. In this study, we employed the epidemic-type aftershock sequence (ETAS) model and Reasenberg–Jones (R–J) model to fit the aftershock sequence following the mainshock, analyzing the temporal response and its ability to influence future generations. Concurrently, ensemble models were explored to leverage the strengths of both the ETAS and R–J models. Short-term forecasts of the probability and occurrence rate of aftershock events with varying magnitudes were conducted for the next three days. Then statistical methods, that is, receiver-operating characteristic diagrams and information gain, were used to evaluate the unconditional and relative performance. Our findings include that the ETAS model indicates a high decay rate with many aftershocks triggered by previous events, whereas the R–J model shows a normal decay rate with a higher proportion of strong aftershocks. The ETAS and R–J models perform better than random guesses for different aftershock magnitudes, but the ETAS model is somewhat affected by the problem of missing small earthquakes for a short period of time after the mainshock. The ensemble model that chooses the minimum strategy shows promise, especially in the early period, suggesting a reasonable and cautious decision approach should be chosen during the unstable stage. This study highlights the importance of short-term aftershock probability estimation for seismic research and decision-making. In the absence of more accurate models, current analytical approaches within the operational earthquake forecasting framework remain valuable. Continuous testing, feedback, and refinement of forecasting models, along with the development of ensemble models, are essential for enhancing seismic risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
Fenol formaldehit reçinesinin farklı oranlarda kullanımının yonga levhaların bazı fiziksel ve mekanik özelliklerine etkisi
Authors: Kavut Mert Tuğberk , Ermeydan Mahmut Ali , Dizman Tomak Eylem
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışmada, fenol formaldehit tutkal oranı farklılığının tek katlı yonga levhanın bazı fiziksel ve mekanik özellikleri üzerine etkisi araştırılmıştır. Yonga levha üretiminde, odun hammaddesi olarak %40 ince- %60 kaba yonga, tutkal olarak da %45 katı madde oranına sahip fenol-formaldehit reçinesi kullanılmıştır. Yonga levha deney örnekleri hazırlanma aşamasında, üretim parametreleri olan pres basıncı, sıcaklık, zaman, yonga miktarı sabit tutulup, tutkal yüzdesi kuru yonga ağırlığına göre %8, 10 ve 12 olacak şekilde ayarlanmıştır. Üretilen yonga levhaların yoğunluk, su alma ve kalınlığına şişme gibi bazı fiziksel özellikleri ile, eğilme, elastikiyet modülü ve yüzeye dik çekme direnci (iç yapışma) gibi bazı mekanik özellikleri ilgili standartlarına göre gerçekleştirilmiştir. Fenol formaldehit ile üretilen yonga levhalar ayrıca, %10 üre formaldehit tutkalı kullanılarak hazırlanan levha ile aynı özellikler bakımından kıyaslanmış ve istatistiki olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Eğilme direnci, iç yapışma direnci ve kalınlık artışında en iyi sonuçlar fenol formaldehit tutkalının %10 ve 12 oranında kullanılmasında elde edilmiş, %8’lik fenol formaldehit ve %10’lük üre formaldehit tutkalı ile üretilen gruplar arasında istatistiksel açıdan bir farklılık bulunmamış ve bu guruplar diğer gruplardan daha düşük bir performans sergilemiştir. %10-12 fenol formaldehit tutkalıyla üretilen levhalar, %10 üre formaldehit tutkallarıyla üretilen levhalara göre 72 saatte %45 kadar daha az su almış ve %35 oranında daha az şişmiştir. Çalışmada ayrıca, farklı tutkal oranlarına sahip levhaların yüzey kimyası ATR-FTIR ile analiz edilerek karşılaştırılmıştır.
To evaluate the outcome of external dacryocystorhinostomy without flaps in the cases of adult chronic dacryocystitis
Authors: Das Prasanna Jit , Deka Baby , Das Rajiv Kumar , Baruah Ankur , Deka Devajit , Das Tultul
Published: September 2024

: To evaluatethe efficacy of external dacryocystorhinostomy without mucosal flaps in adult population.

: In this prospective, non-comparative interventional study 50 adult cases with epiphora due to chronic dacryocystitis was selected. All patients were managed with external dacryocystorhinostomy without anastomosis of the nasal and lacrimal mucosal flaps and success rate was evaluated by relief of epiphora and lacrimal syringing on day 1, day 7, and then after 1 month, 3 months & 6 months subsequently.

: Total number of cases operated were 52 eyes with female preponderance (38 cases 78%), with left laterality (76%) with success rate of 92%. With mean operating time 27.71min.

: External dacryocystorhinostomy without mucosal flaps is a better method of managing the cases of chronic dacryocystitis with higher success rate with minimal skill and time consumption.
Visual outcome of cataract surgery by phacoemulsification in diabetic versus non-diabetic patients: A comparative study
Authors: V Naik Shubhay , S Joshi B
Published: September 2024

This study aims to evaluate and compare the results of phacoemulsification cataract surgery performed on diabetic patients with those of non-diabetic patients. The primary objective was to compare the visual outcome of phacoemulsification cataract surgery in diabetic patients and non-diabetic patients, and the secondary objective was todetermine the final visual outcome following phacoemulsification cataract surgery in diabetics and non-diabetics.

A comparative study of the overall 300 eyes of the patients, in which 150 eyes were diabetic and 150 eyes were non-diabetic, underwent phacoemulsification cataract surgery with posterior chamber intra ocular lens implantation. Age, sex, follow-up, preoperative and postoperative best corrected visual acuity and post-operative complications were evaluated.

Out of the 300 eyes of the patients, 150 eyes were diabetic and 150 eyes were non-diabetics. Phacoemulsification with posterior chamber intra ocular lens implantation was done in all patients. Follow up duration was 6 weeks. Postoperatively, 6 weeks after surgery, 31.7% of patients had BCVA of 6/9 or better in diabetic group while 36.3% of patients had BCVA of 6/9 or better in non-diabetic group. The difference in BCVA between two groups at postoperative 6 weeks was found to be statistically significant p value of <0.001. Post-operative complications included wound leak, striate keratopathy, folds in descemets membrane, corneal haze or edema, iritis, posterior capsular rent, cystoid macular edema, iridodialysis. The incidence was higher in the diabetic group as compared to non-diabetics.

Overall, the final visual outcome was better in non-diabetic group as compared to diabetic group. Diabetics are more likely to develop intra operative and postoperative complications. Thus, special care should be used both throughout the surgical procedure and the post-operative period.
Microbiological profile and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of chronic dacryocystitis at a tertiary eye care centre in Western India
Authors: Agrawal Garima Amol , Shah Pankti
Published: September 2024

: Chronic dacryocystitis is a low-grade infection & inflammation of the lacrimal sac. If neglected the infection may extend to surrounding orbit, brain and paranasal sinuses leading to sight and/or life-threatening complications. Thus appropriate, effective and timely antibiotic treatment/ prophylaxis is desirable. The present study was aimed to document the current microbiological profile and antibiotic susceptibility in adult patients of chronic dacryocystitis seen at our tertiary eye care centre in western India.

The study was a cross-sectional, prospective, observational study. The study included 60 adult patients of chronic dacryocystitis. In every case two samples from the lacrimal sac collected via the regurgitation technique or by lacrimal passage syringing were sent for microbiological evaluation. Gram staining was used for identification of bacterial pathogen. KOH mount was used for identification of fungi. The second swab was used for performing culture -sensitivity. The Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute Guidelines were used to know the antimicrobial sensitivity. Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method was used for this purpose. The statistical analysis was done using descriptive statistics as mean, standard deviation, median and percentages. Microsoft excel worksheet was used.

60 samples were taken. 53/60 (88.3%) samples showed microbial isolates after 24-48 hours of incubation. 78.3% were gram positive organisms and 10% were gram negative organisms. The most common gram-positive organism was (68.3%) and the most common gram-negative organism was (8.3%). Amongst the antibiotics the most sensitive antibiotic was Ampicillin + Sulbactam (92.5%) and the most resistant antibiotic was Ciprofloxacin (3.8%). The antibiotic most sensitive to gram positive organisms was Ampicillin and Sulbactam, Cephalexin, Linezolid, Cloxacillin and Vancomycin. The antibiotic most sensitive to gram negative organisms was Gentamicin, Amikacin, Gatifloxacin, Ceftazidime, Meropenem and Polymixin -B.

The current microbiological profile and antibiotic susceptibility of the microorganisms responsible for chronic dacryocystitis is an invaluable tool in the treatment of chronic dacryocystitis with the most appropriate and effective antibiotic.
Karakteristik Sate Padang dalam Kemasan dengan Suhu dan Waktu Simpan Berbeda
Authors: Putra Panji Khairi , Suryati Tuti , Wulandari Zakiah
Published: September 2024

Padang satay is a typical West Sumatran food that is part of Indonesia's traditional heritage. The experiment was carried out to overcome the problem of decreasing the quality of padang satay products. The vacuum and sterilization method utilized retort pouch packaging, which was anticipated to preserve product quality for up to 21 days during storage at both room and cold temperatures. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of retort pouch packaging in maintaining the quality of satay products by examining their physical, chemical, and microbiological properties after being packaged in retort pouches and stored for 21 days. The research employed a completely randomized design with a factorial arrangement of 2 factors and 4 replications.. Replications were taken for each temperature and storage time. The results showed a significant interaction between cold temperature treatment and storage for up to 21 days, maintaining pH values, water activity, and microbiological quality. Furthermore, the interaction between room temperature and cold temperature treatment could not significantly affect antioxidant activity and MDA levels (p<0.05). In conclusion, padang satay packaging using retort pouch could improve and maintain physicochemical quality in pH, water activity, and microbiology. However, it could not increase antioxidant activity or reduce the MDA level of the product.
 
Keywords: packaging, retort pouch, satay padang, temperature storage
Keragaman Arthropoda pada Teknologi Bujangseta di Tanaman Jeruk Siam
Authors: Lisa Navitasari  , Harwanto Harwanto , Gagung Sunaryono Joko , Purwanti Eny Wahyuning
Published: September 2024

Bujangseta is a technology used throughout the year to produce citrus fruits. This technology has economically succeeded in increasing the income of citrus farmers by 23.5%. Sustainable management of bujangseta technology is neede, one of which is maintaining the sustainability of the agroecosystem. A stable agroecosystem ensures the availability of ecosystem services through nutrient cycling and the natural control of pest and disease populations. The stability of agroecosystems is coherent with the high biodiversity of arthropods. This study aims to evaluate the effect of applying the citrus plant bujangseta in Karangwidoro village and Krajan village, Dau District, Malang Regency, East Java, from June to December 2022. The two application methods were light trapping (lighttrap) and pit trap (pitfall glass), and the results were analyzed using a t-test. The diversity index, species richness index, species evenness index, and dominance index were calculated. The results showed that the detrivores of the Collembola group dominated the diversity of arthropods, the primary pest of the Diaphorina citri, and the predatory arthropods of Paederus sp. and Braconidae. Diversity and community structure of arthopods indicated there at significant differences in diversity, dominance, evenness, and species richness in those two locations. Bujangseta in the Krajan has a higher community structure compared to the Karangwidoro, showing that the ecosystem at the Krajan location is better preserved.
 
Keywords: arthropods, bujangseta, citrus, community structure
Phytoremediation of contaminated urban soils spiked with heavy metals
Authors: Yelikbayev Bakhytzhan K. , Imanbek Fatima , Jamalova Gulya A. , Kalogerakis Nicolas E. , Islam Rafiq
Published: September 2024

Urban environments worldwide face toxic heavy metal pollution originating from industrial discharge, municipal waste disposal, vehicular emissions, and atmospheric deposition. Kazakhstan, experiencing accelerated economic growth and extensive mining activities, contends with widespread heavy metal contamination in its soil-plant-air-water ecosystems. This study explores the potential of hyperaccumulating plants for phytoremediation in urban soils of Kazakhstan contaminated with Pb, Cd, and Co. Twelve plant species, including Korean Mint (Lamiaceae), Ornamental Cabbage (Brassica oleracea), Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum), Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Amaranth (Amaranthus Perfect and Amaranthus Emerald), Fescue (Festuca glauca), Burning Bush (Kochia scoparia), Marigold (Tagetes patula nana), White Cabbage (Brassica-Cavolo cappuccino BIANKO), Tepary Bean (Phaseolus acutifolius), and Rapeseed (Brassica napus), were evaluated for growth and biomass production in urban soils spiked with two maximum permissible addition (MPA) treatments of Pb, Co, and Cd. The selected plants demonstrated varied responses to heavy metal stress, with Marigold (8.4 g shoot biomass/plant), Korean mint (10.5 g shoot biomass/plant), Rapeseed (19.9 g/shoot biomass), and Tepary bean (25.9 g shoot biomass/plant) exhibiting resilience or tolerance to Pb, Co, and Cd stresses. The results highlight the significant potential of these plants for efficient phytoremediation, showcasing their unique abilities to absorb and accumulate specific metals. Marigold, particularly, displayed noteworthy Pb accumulation (40.3 mg/kg biomass), resulting in reduced residual Pb concentrations in the soil (74.7 mg/kg). Conversely, White cabbage and Amaranth showed limited efficiency in Cd extraction, while Rapeseed and Tepary bean emerged as promising candidates for Cd phytoremediation. This study emphasizes the critical role of tailored plant species selection in designing effective phytoremediation strategies for specific metal-contaminated urban sites. A comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of metal accumulation and residual concentrations is crucial for the development of sustainable and efficient environmental remediation approaches. Further research is warranted to explore the long-term effects of different plant species on soil metal concentrations, refining and optimizing phytoremediation methods for urban soils grappling with toxic heavy metal contamination.
Sports Results Prediction Model Using Machine Learning
Authors: Obradović Alden , Kečo Dino
Published: September 2024

Within the past few decades, more and more people use Machine learning technology to predict sports performance. This paper aims to research the possibility of sports results prediction with good precision. Machine learning methods are often used to create model that will produce a representative output of the probable match result. This can assist coaches and managers in evaluating player performance, identifying skills, predicting injuries, and evaluating game strategy. Thanks to the good accuracy of the forecast, one of the constantly evolving areas is sports betting. Finally, considering the current research review, a framework is proposed to develop a system based on artificial intelligence to predict the outcome of a football match. This research provides information on how system learning algorithms have proven to be useful and how they can produce success. This research also reviews the research of data mining systems to predict athletic performance and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each system.
Társadalmi felelősségvállalás a magyar felsőoktatásban: a Lorántffy Zsuzsanna Mentorprogram a Nemzeti Közszolgálati Egyetemen I.
Authors: Biro Éva , Korpics Márta Katalin
Published: September 2024

The National University of Public Service is dedicated to social responsibility. One of its forms is volunteering, a cultural aspect that is lacking in the societal embedding in our country (Fejes, Kelemen és Szűcs, 2016). The study presents the results of an ongoing mentoring program at NUPS, where university members provided weekly subject tutoring online for residents of child protection centers in Transylvania. The primary goal of the program is to provide a form of compensation for disadvantages and psycho-social care through the establishment of personal connections (Baráth, 2016), aiding in the improvement of academic performance for underprivileged youth. In the long term, it aims to provide opportunities for the development of coping strategies that support participants in breaking through and achieving further success (Szőtsné és tsai, 2007). In the spring semester of the 2022/23 academic year, three children's homes had 36 students participating in the pilot phase of the program. After methodological training, 28 mentors provided assistance. Mentoring took place weekly in the requested subjects, including related study method counseling. Among the mentors were students, university lecturers, and functional staff, Continuous methodological counseling and experience exchange were provided. Each mentor kept a progress diary. At the end of the program, individual and focus group evaluations were conducted for all participant groups. The results of the pilot research are presented in two parts. The first presents the literature review and the academic background to the programme. The second paper will present the results of the research, the discussion and further steps planned.
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences and the Reggio Emilia Approach®’s Effectiveness in International Institutions of Early Childhood Education in Dubai
Authors: Faroughi Fatemeh , Hajian Foroozan , Fekete Dabney Ilona
Published: September 2024

This paper investigates the theory of Multiple Intelligence and the Reggio Emilia’s effectiveness in international institutions of Early Childhood Education in Dubai. The goal is to see if the combination of the two groundbreaking hypothesis can indeed help educators implement and use the combination of the two assist with the very sensitive topic of education at early stages. This paper assumes if used in a proper and careful manner the implementation of the multiple intelligence and Reggio Emilia can indeed be effective and assist children and educators alike.
Tanulási zavarral küzdő tanulók érdemjegyei és tantárgyaik kedveltsége
Authors: Hegedűs Roland
Published: September 2024

In the study, based on the 2017 6th grade National Competence Measurement (NCM), we examine the average of the end-of-semester and end-of-the-year subject marks, as well as the diligence and behavior marks of children with learning disorder. In the research, we also discuss how children like different subjects depending on the existence of each learning disorders. In the research, we created seven categories (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyslexia-dysgraphia, dyslexia-dyscalculia, dysgraphia-dyscalculia, and all three together) depending on how much and what kind of learning disorder the child suffers from. Based on our results depending on the learning disorders, there is indeed a difference in the child's subject performance as well as in his/her liking of the subject, so treating the learning disorders themselves in this way in a uniform manner based on the above-mentioned is not necessarily lucky. In relation to subject preferences, the majority of children do not like those subjects in which the particular learning disorder causes problems for them.
Empirical Advancements in Field Oriented Control for Enhanced Induction Motor Performance in Electric Vehicle
Authors: Alshbib Mussaab , Abdulkerim Sohayb
Published: September 2024

This paper introduces an advanced Field Oriented Control (FOC) strategy, specifically tailored for electric vehicle drivetrains, that streamlines the tuning process of PI controllers within the α and β coordinates of the synchronous reference frame. The innovative approach mitigates torque and stator current fluctuations while maintaining a constant switching frequency and improves inverter voltage use through third harmonic injection. Crucially, the theoretical underpinnings and simulation outcomes, obtained via MATLAB/Simulink, are substantiated by rigorous experimental verification. A dedicated DS1103-controlled testbed replicates real-world electric vehicle conditions, demonstrating the practical efficacy of the FOC method. The experimental results underscore the robustness of the control strategy across a broad range of operating scenarios, establishing a significant leap forward in electric vehicle control technology.
The Thermal Performance of The Plate-fin Heat Sink under Natural Convection at Different Power Levels and Ambient Temperatures
Authors: Abuşka Mesut , Çorumlu Vahit
Published: September 2024

The thermal performance of a flat heat sink and a plate-fin heat sink was experimentally compared under natural convection conditions at thermal powers of 16.5 W and 33 W and ambient temperatures of 30°C and 40°C. For the same heating powers, surface and junction temperatures increased as the ambient temperature rose from 30°C to 40°C, but the increase was not as much as the ambient temperature change. For the flat heat sink, the increase in junction temperature was 5°C at 16.5 W and 6.68°C at 33 W. For the plate-fin heat sink, the increase in junction temperature was 3.55°C at 16.5 W and 4.47°C at 33 W. The increase in surface temperature for the flat heat sink was 5.35°C at 16.5 W and 5.91°C at 33 W, while for the plate-fin heat sink, the surface temperature increase was 4.76°C at 16.5 W and 2.22°C at 33 W. The thermal resistance of the flat heat sink was around 4 K/W, while for the plate-fin heat sink, it ranged between 2-2.5 K/W, providing approximately twice the advantage in thermal resistance for the plate-fin model compared to the flat model. Under all conditions, the Rayleigh number (Ra) significantly decreased with the increase in ambient temperature but increased with the applied thermal power. Thus, the increase in Rayleigh number with power was more pronounced in the plate-fin model, indicating a more significant effect. In the plate-fin model, the fin efficiency slightly decreased with the increase in ambient temperature, from 0.63 to 0.62 at 16.5 W and from 0.65 to 0.64 at 33 W.
An Experimental Study of Morphofunctional Features of Hair Follicles Early Response in Cyclophosphamide-Induced Alopecia
Authors: Guseva O. V. , Nikolaeva T. V. , Polyakova V. S. , Sharapova N. V.
Published: September 2024

The aim of the study was to determine the effect of 3-β-methoxy-Δ18-oleanene (miliacin) on the structural and functional reorganization of hair follicles at the early response stage in the simulated cyclophosphamide-induced alopecia. Material and methods. The study involved 30 male C57BL/6 mice with the anagen stage induced by depilation of hair shafts from the skin of the back. The animals were divided into five groups: I and II – control groups, III, IV and V groups – experimental ones. The animals of group I were exposed to depilation only. The animals of group IV was daily exposed to topical skin applications of 3-β-methoxy-Δ18- oleanene (miliacin) diluted in polyoxyethylated (20) sorbitan oleate in the area of depilation. The animals of group V were only exposed to polyoxyethylated (20) sorbitan oleate. In 9 days after depilation, the animals of the experimental groups received a single injection of cyclophosphamide solution, dosage 125 mg/kg, intraperitoneally; the animals of the control group II received the same volume of 0.9% sodium chloride solution. All animals were withdrawn from the experiment on day 15. The skin of the back in the depilation zone was studied using light microscopy, morphometry and statistics. Results. In 15 days after anagen induction, all hair follicles were synchronized at the anagen VI stage in the skin of mice in the control groups. Exclusively dystrophic forms of hair follicles were detected in the skin of mice of groups III and V. In the skin of animals of group IV, hair follicles predominated in the early and middle anagen stages without signs of dystrophy; the portion of hair follicles in the late dystrophic catagen stage accounted for only 9.2±3.27% of the total number of hair follicles. Conclusion. Topical use of a composition with 3-β-methoxy-Δ18-oleanene (miliacin) leads to an accelerated transition of chemically damaged hair follicles from the anagen VI stage to the dystrophic catagen and a shortening of the telogen stage, which resulted in the entry of the overwhelming majority of hair follicles of mice in this group into the next new cycle of hair follicle development (anagen stages I, II, III).
Variants of the Architectonics of the Internal Iliac Vein and Their Applications
Authors: Rumyantsev V. N. , Gaivoronsky I. V. , Surov D. A. , Nichiporuk G. I. , Balyura O. V.
Published: September 2024

The aim was to study the variants of the formation and architectonics of the internal iliac vein (IIV) using postvital and vital methods of research. Material and methods. Typical and atypical variants of the trunk formation, architectonics and skeletotopy of the IIV were studied on the postvital material (n=70) and with the help of three-dimensional modeling of the IIV according to the computer tomographic angiography data (n=400). Results. According to the three-dimensional modeling data, in 90,25% of observations the fusion of the IIV and the external iliac vein (EIV) was typical, when the trunk of the common iliac vein (CIV) was formed. In 9,75% - atypical, when the IIV did not participate in the formation of the trunk of the CIV, but flowed into the opposite CIV, into the confluence of the inferior vena cava, separate trunks of the IIV flowed into the EIV. Based on the evaluation of the whole material under study, the IIV architectonics was typical in 48,3% and atypical in 51,7%. In a typical variant of the IIV architectonics, the main trunk is supplied by the iliolumbar vein (ILV), the posterior trunk is supplied by the superior lateral sacral vein (LSV), superior gluteal vein (SGV), and in the anterior trunk - the obturator vein (OV), lower LSV, internal pudendal vein (IPV) and inferior gluteal vein (IGV). Atypical variants of the IIV architectonics can be divided into 5 groups depending on the peculiarities of the influx of its main tributaries: 1 - atypical influx of the IGV (2,9%), 2 - SGV (2,1%), 3 - OV (16,8%), 4 - ILV (9,9%), 5 - LSV (20%). In 2% of cases anastomoses between IIV and EIV were revealed, in 30,6% - between anterior and posterior trunks of IIV. In the majority of cases, the fusion of the IIV and EIV was located at the level of the first sacral vertebral body, while the fusion of the anterior and posterior trunks of the IIV was at the level of the S1-S2 intervertebral disc. Conclusion. The obtained data should be used when planning and performing surgical interventions on pelvic organs, especially in evisceration.
Impact of the Shape of the Skull Base on Morphometric Parameters of the First and Second Cervical Vertebrae in 8–12-Year-Old Children: Assessment of the Condition Under Norm and Recurrent Subluxation in the C1–C2 System
Authors: Udochkina L. A. , Goncharova L. A. , Nazhmudinova О. М.
Published: September 2024

The aim of the study is to determine the impact of the shape of the skull base on the morphometric parameters of the first (C1) and second (C2) cervical vertebrae in children aged 8–12 under normal conditions and under recurrent subluxation of C1–C2. Materials and methods. The authors analysed computed tomography (CT) scans of 212 children aged 8–12 without pathology of the cervical spine and 65 patients of the same age group with recurrent subluxations of the C1-C2 vertebrae. Computed tomography was performed on a computer tomography GE OPTIMA CT 660, 64-slice machine (Russia). CT morphometry was carried out using the Radiant program (Russia). The width and length of the skull base, parameters of the first (C1) and second (C2) cervical vertebrae, and interosseous parameters were determined, the basilar index was calculated; three groups of individuals with dolicho-, meso-, or brachybasilar shape of the skull base were formed based on the value of the basilar index. One-way analysis of variance was carried out. Results The impact of the shape of the skull base of moderate strength on the transverse dimensions of the upper articular surfaces of C1 on the right and left in children without pathology of the cervical spine was revealed. Among the examined individuals with recurrent subluxation in the C1–C2 system, there was a strong connection between the shape of the skull base and the longitudinal dimensions of the upper articular surfaces of the atlas. A moderately close relationship was revealed between the shape of the skull base and the height of the body of the second cervical vertebra and with the angle of inclination of the C2 tooth in the sagittal plane in those examined without pathology of the cervical spine. In children with recurrent subluxation, a strong relationship of the controlled factor was determined with the height of the C2 body and the angle of inclination of its tooth in the sagittal plane, and a mediumstrong relationship with the sagittal diameter of the tooth. The influence of the shape of the skull base of moderate strength on the size of the anterior atlantoaxial joint space was revealed both in children without pathology of the cervical spine and in children with recurrent subluxation. In case of right-sided subluxation, a mediumstrong relationship between the shape of the skull base and the lateral distance between the base of the tooth and the medial surface of the lateral mass of C1 on the side contralateral to the subluxation was revealed. Conclusion. The shape of the skull base affects a number of anatomical structures of the first two cervical vertebrae in children aged 8–12.