bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The theory of impact interaction of a flexible cleaning blade with the head of a carrot root crop during its cleaning from the remains of tops on the root
Authors:   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Bulgakov V.
Published: October 2024

Purpose. Determination of the kinematic and force parameters of the interaction of an elastic blade with the head of carrot roots at the root based on a theoretical study of its movement during cleaning from the remains of tops using a two-shaft cleaner with a horizontal axis of rotation. Methods. In the course of the research, the methods of building computational and mathematical models of agricultural machines based on the composition and solution of systems of equations, as well as numerical modeling of the application of programs compiled on a PC, were used. Results. The theory of interaction of the flexible blade of the two-shaft cleaner, which is installed on the drive shaft with a horizontal axis of rotation, with the root head of the carrot on the root has been developed. For the theoretical study of this process, a calculated mathematical model of the process of interaction of a flexible cleaning blade with the head of a carrot root was built and a mathematical model was developed that allows determining the speed of the blade after impact and the magnitude of the impact impulse. Conclutions. As a result of the calculations, it was found that at a low speed of movement of the unit , the influence of the angular speed of the blade has a significant effect on the value after the impact speed of the blade. Thus, at a speed of = 0.5 m·s–1, after the impact velocity is equal to 0.71 m·s–1 at = 10 rad·s–1 and 2.55 m·s–1 at = 50 rad·s–1. And at the speed of movement of the cleaner = 3.0 m·s-1, after the impact velocity increases by only 1.3–30.2 % for changes in the angular speed of the blade in the range from 10 rad·s-1 to 50 rad·s-1. The conducted research can be used in the future to develop a theoretical apparatus that describes the process of the post-impact movement of the shovel along the head of the carrot root crop and the combing of the burdock root. Keywords: carrot, gorse, cleaning heads, flexible blade, equivalent circuit, mathematical model.
Early Initiation of Breastfeeding (EIBF) Practices in Bener Meriah Regency, Aceh, Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study on the Role of Midwives in Reducing Infant Mortality
Authors: Irdayani  , Widya Apriani  , Hida Yana
Published: October 2024

Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) is critical for reducing infant mortality and improving child health outcomes. Midwives play a crucial role in promoting and supporting EIBF. This study investigated EIBF practices in Bener Meriah Regency, Aceh, Indonesia, focusing on the factors associated with midwives' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding EIBF. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 midwives in Bener Meriah Regency. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that included items on sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to EIBF. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and logistic regression were used to analyze the data. The majority of midwives (87.3%) had good knowledge about EIBF. However, only 62.7% of midwives reported always assisting mothers with EIBF within one hour of birth. Factors significantly associated with midwives' EIBF practices included their age, years of experience, and place of work (urban vs. rural). While midwives in Bener Meriah Regency generally possess adequate knowledge about EIBF, there is a need to improve their practices in assisting mothers with EIBF, especially in rural areas. Targeted interventions, such as training programs and supportive supervision, are necessary to enhance midwives' skills and confidence in promoting and supporting EIBF.
Application of Paired Correlation Algorithms for the Distance Matrices Between DNA Chains
Authors: Melnikov Boris , Melnikova Elena
Published: October 2024

Authors:This paper is a continuation of some previous works by the authors. We consider various algorithms for calculating distances between genomes of similar species (we use primarily mitochondrial DNA, mtDNA) and various distance matrices between the same genomes obtained on the basis of these algorithms. We can say, just to simplify the situation a little, that all our publications on the subject of DNA analysis are associated with various applications of metrics set on such matrices. The paper also has a second subject, i.e., the study of the obtained distance matrices using special statistical characteristics. We consider two matrices obtained for the mtDNA of 32 species of monkeys; the species were selected so that they all belong to different genera. For them, we have obtained 2 matrices of distances between genomes corresponding to the Jaro –Winkler’s and Needleman –Wunsch’s algorithms. Next, we considered all the triangles obtained in these matrices, and for each of them we used a specially calculated badness. It is actually a measure of the deviation of the resulting triangle from some acuteangled isosceles one. For two sequences of such badness, we have considered variants of paired correlation. At the same time, in addition to the two standard pair correlation algorithms (Spearman’s and Kendall’s ones), we also considered a new algorithm proposed by us. The reason for considering this new algorithm is as follows. In the usual way of calculating the correlation, we consider only the set of pairwise values of two random variables, without taking into account the pairs themselves. Vice versa, in both of the mentioned pair correlation algorithms, despite their slight difference, we consider only the order of the elements in these pairs, not paying attention to the values themselves; we specifically note that this also applies to Spearman’s criterion, which is usually written about as being more suitable for measurements made on an ordinal scale. In our proposed algorithm, we tried to take into account both the value of both random variables and their order in pairs. The results obtained are of interest. Thus, the “pole” variants (i.e., the usual correlation formula and standard pair correlation algorithms) show some (though very small) correlation between two sequences of 4960 pairs of triangles: from 0.1 to 0.4, depending on the specific algorithm, on whether preliminary normalization was carried out, etc. And the “intermediate” variant (taking into account both the order of pairs and the values of random variables) showed a complete lack of connection: the absolute value of the correlation coefficient did not exceed 0.006. Even more interesting is another result obtained in the work, which can be called a small connection between two well-known algorithms for determining the distances between genomes, namely, algorithms of Jaro –Winkler and Needleman –Wunsch.
The Effectiveness of using Artificial Intelligence for Building Professional Competencies of Future Specialists in Art Majors in Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Kuzmenko Halyna , Konovalova Olha , Sotska Halyna , Kovalchuk Ostap , Melenets Liudmyla , Sytnyk Iryna
Published: October 2024

The research aims to study the impact of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in higher education institutions (HEIs) on building professional competencies of future art specialists. The research employed quantitative and qualitative methods (in particular, modeling methods, pedagogical experiments, and survey of respondents to assess the impact of AI tools on building professional competencies). The author’s definition of the concept of “professional competencies of art specialists” is proposed. Targeted tools were selected and used for building components of professional competencies. For example, VocalAnalysis AI tools were used to form the perceptual component — for students majoring in Musical Art; Art Vision AI — for students majoring in Fine Arts; ChoreoVision AI — for students majoring in Choreography. The results of the study show that students rated their level of ability to use AI as higher than medium. The questionnaire designed to study the impact of the use of AI on building professional competencies of future specialists in art majors, demonstrated a high level of agreement between the assessment of the impact of the use of AI tools on the formation of various components of professional competencies. Further research can be aimed at the development and testing of an algorithm for objective expert evaluation of specific AI tools for the implementation of art projects by students of the specified art majors.
Pattern and distribution of gross atherosclerotic changes in the cerebral arteries, coronary arteries, and aorta in persons above the age of 30 years in north kerala - an autopsy-based study.
Authors: Nair Sreekanth S , Nikhil Lakshmanan
Published: October 2024

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has emerged as a pervasive source of illness and a prominent factor in death rates throughout the majority of nations. Atherosclerosis has been identified as the primary cause of this global health concern.
Methods: 150 cases older than 30 years were subjected to medicolegal autopsy in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Government Medical College, Kannur. During a medicolegal autopsy, while dissecting the aorta, coronary arteries and cerebral arteries; gross macroscopic changes brought on by atherosclerosis were examined and documented.
Results: The study group consisted primarily of males (62.7%) with an average age of 46.90±16.34 years. Nearly half of them were in their fourth and fifth decades of life. A total of 67 instances were diagnosed with atherosclerosis, with 22 of them falling within the age range of 40 to 49 years. 79 percent of these incidents involved males.
Conclusion: Atherosclerosis is becoming increasingly recognized as the primary cause of around one-third of all fatalities in India. Conducting a study on atherosclerosis in living individuals is challenging, as it requires invasive and costly procedures. This is particularly true in underdeveloped nations. Therefore, autopsies are crucial for documenting the occurrence of atherosclerosis in the population. This study will assist doctors in evaluating the overall arterial health of patients and developing therapeutic protocols and courses of treatment. Additionally, it will aid forensic pathologists in determining the cause of death in cases of sudden death.
A Prospective Study Of Histo-Pathological Changes In Lungs, Liver And Kidneys In Burns Cases Autopsied At A Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Manjunath T H  , Siddesh R C  , Balaji T G
Published: October 2024

Introduction:
Medico legal deaths including burns claim a substantial number of lives in central Karnataka.‘A Prospective Study of Histo-Pathological changes in Lungs, Liver and Kidneys in Burns Cases’ was carried out at the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, SS hospital, SSIMS & RC, Davangere.
Material & methods:
The present study was carried out for the period of 3 years from January 2021 to December2023. Totally 100 cases with burns and scalds injuries brought to the mortuary for autopsy was the material for study and collection of tissues for histopathological examination.
Observations & Results:
In the present study, histopathological changes in lungs showed congestion, pulmonary edema, Diffuse alveolar damage or ARDS changes, bronchopneumonia, interstitial pneumonitis, anthracotic pigment, carbon laden macrophages, intravascular thrombi, septic emboli, interstitial & intra alveolar hemorrhage. Histopathological changes in liver showed congestion, fatty change, centrilobular necrosis, cloudy swelling, focal hemorrhage, necrosis, portal inflammation. Histopathological changes in kidneys showed ATN in majority of cases, cloudy degeneration, congestion, tubular casts and acute pyelonephritis in rest of the cases.
Conclusion:
The effect of burns on vital organs can be assessed through histopathological examination, which helps in determining the post burn complications and which aid in better treatment outcome of the burn’s patients.
Acute Ischemic Stroke After Russell’s Viper Snake Bite, Rare Presentation: A Case Report
Authors: Rahman Shafeeque , Dipak Kr Sarma  , Raj Pratim Das  , Neeta Dutta
Published: October 2024

Snake bitesare a global health hazard and are a noteworthy cause of mortality and morbidity especially in Southeast Asia. Cerebral complicationsafter snake bite are rare. It can be attributed to various factors such as vasculitis, vasospasm, endothelial damage; toxin-induced procoagulant effect, and disseminated intravascular coagulation. We present a case of a previously healthy 22-year-old woman who suffered acute multiple cerebral infarctions following Russell's viper bite. Imaging revealed significant non-hemorrhagic infarctions in the left middle cerebral artery territory and right pons, indicating rare yet severe neurological complications of viper envenomation. The patient experienced serious complications including rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury, ultimately leading to her demise due to aspiration pneumonia and septic shock. This case underscores the potential neurological impact of viper envenomation and underscores the challenges in managing delayed procoagulant effects of snake venom, despite the administration of anti-snake venom. Early detection and intervention remain vital in addressing such devastating outcomes.
Trend of medico-legal cases at a tertiary care teaching hospital of U.P.
Authors: Awasthi Puneet , Charak. Sangwan  , Deependra Awasthi  , Soni Verma  , Rahul. Dev  , Ram. Pratap Singh
Published: October 2024

Background:Trend of medico legal cases is a fundamental part of the prevention of avoidable causalities in future and to study the crime rate in area. In present study an attempt is made to know the burden of medico legal cases. The aim of present study is to describe the profile, pattern and trend of medico-legal cases and identify errors in the medico-legal reports.
METHOD:This is a Retrospective, descriptive, non-interventional study, conducted in emergency department of Government Medical College and Hospital Jalaun during the period from 1st January 2023 to 31th December 2023. This is a tertiary care teachinghospital where patients are referred from most of private hospitals. Patients from district hospitals of the region are also admitted in this college.
Conclusions:In majority of places, duty of casualty medical officer is accomplished by MBBS doctor whois not expert in handling of medico legal cases. Therefore medico-legal work should be doneunder the direction of forensic medicine expert to avoid inaccuracy in giving the opinion. The presentstudy showed that male outnumbered female and maximum cases were of youngergeneration. Most common aetiology was of road traffic injuries. Such incidences can beprevented by giving awareness through proper education and training of safety standards byadministrators through road safety programs.
To Evaluate The Histomorphological Changes Of Postmortem Transthoracic Needle Biopsy/Autopsy Lung In COVID-19 Patients
Authors: Siddiq M Ahmed  , Roopa AN  , Dileep Kumar  , Kavya J
Published: October 2024

Objective: To study the histomorphological changes in postmortem needle biopsy/autopsy lung in COVID-19 Patients.
Study Design: This was an observational study done at Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute, Bengaluru, and Karnataka from March 2021 to May 2021.
Methodology: A total of 30 patients who died of Covid-19 were included and all of them were diagnosed to be Covid -19 positive by RT-PCR testing. Post-mortem transthoracic needle biopsy was done to obtain lung tissue by using B-Bard biopsy gun in midaxillary approach. The biopsy samples were grossed and processed after fixing for 48hrs. The slides obtained were stained by routine hematoxylin and eosin stain, studied for morphology of the lung tissue and findings were recorded.
Results: We obtained consent for post-mortem transthoracic needle biopsy/autopsy of lung in 30 deceased cases. All these cases were positive for SARS –COV2 on RT-PCR. The age of the cases was ranging from 26-72 years and median age is 53years, males (63.3%) were affected more than females (36.7%). Most deceased had comorbidities, among them diabetes mellitus (26.6%) and hypertension (26.6%) were most common.
Lung biopsy samples were taken from 30 deceased patients. Histomorphological feature of diffuse alveolar damage was seen in 90% (27 out of 30) cases. Other findings noted on microscopy were chronic interstitial inflammation in 6.7% cases, pulmonary edema (3.33%), intra alveolar haemorrhage (3.33%) and viral cytopathic changes (3.33%).
 Conclusion:   This study highlighted the pulmonary morphological changes which are most prominent in COVID-19 infections, but it was a difficult to ascertain that the findings are related to viral infection or due to associated coomorbidities
Age estimation from endochondral ossification pattern of thyroid cartilage in the population of Punjab
Authors: Sunil Subramanyam  , S P Mandal
Published: October 2024

Objective: The present study aims at studying the ossification of thyroid cartilage and to compare it with age of the individual.
Methods: The study was conducted in 300 samples of thyroid cartilage collected during autopsy in the department of Forensic medicine in a tertiary care hospital. Each thyroid cartilage is divided in to thirteen anatomical area and ossification in each defined area was studied through gross and cut section features and classified as ossified and not ossified areas. The samples were grouped in to seven groups of age and ossification features were compared between the age groups.
 Results: On analysing the ossification pattern of thyroid cartilage in thirteen defined anatomical areas and comparing it with the age, a peculiar sequence of ossification was noted, and it was also observed that frequency of ossification increases significantly with increasing age groups.
 Conclusion: Ossification of thyroid cartilage helps in establishing the age of individual and it can be categorised to an age group of ten years.
A Different Case Of Suicide By Hanging - Case Study Of The Event
Authors: Deependra Awasthi  , Akhilesh Agarwal  , Puneet M. Awasthi  , Soni Verma  , Rahul Dev  , Piyush Kumar Gangwar
Published: October 2024

A thorough analysis of circumstances and examination of the death scene is crucial before determining the manner of death in cases of hanging. While there are numerous reports of suicide and homicide by hanging in India, instances where the deceased is found with hands and/or feet bound and with feet touching a chair, the ground, or a bed, are considerably uncommon, as illustrated in this particular case (figure no.1). Hanging is indeed one of the methods used in suicides due to its accessibility and the perception that it may lead to a quick death. However, it's important to note that the choice of method can vary greatly depending on individual circumstances and cultural context. It is very easy to locate the place (indoor/outdoor) as well as commonly available hanging materials like rope, long napkin, belt, saree, dupatta, and long cloth (dhoti). Partial hanging suicide with hand-tied rope/dupatta cases are very less in number. Data on suicides, such as those reported by the National Crime Records Bureau, provide important insights into patterns and risk factors for suicide, essential information for public health interventions, and policy-making aimed at preventing such deaths. A total of 1,70,924 suicides were reported in the country during 20229. Sometimes suicidal tendency of the victim is so high that he/she can tie his/her hands with ligature material so that he/she cannot escape from the suicidal situation. We can also learn about partial hanging and postmortem blisters from this case study.
THE IMPACT OF IMPLEMENTING TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PLANS ON THE ENVIRONMENT (CASE STUDY OF NATURAL RESERVES IN NAJAF GOVERNORATE)
Authors:   Institute of Najaf Technical, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Al-Najaf 31001, Iraq, Jassim Shyma Essa
Published: October 2024

The research aims to know the impact of implementing tourism development plans on the natural reserve environment in Najaf Governorate. The tourism industry is one of the most important economic activities in the contemporary world, and it is one of the sources of income and a strong driver of its economic dimensions. It represents one of the tributaries of increasing economic growth, providing job opportunities, and solving the unemployment problem that most countries suffer from, including Iraq. Therefore, building foundations for comprehensive spatial development in unexploited natural areas is necessary, which helps develop plans for future tourism development to invest them environmentally and touristically. The city of Najaf has elements of tourist attractions, such as natural geographical phenomena. Still, it has yet to receive the required and appropriate attention, and tourism development faces many challenges. Based on all of this, the research problem emerged to determine the type of relationship between the research variables, which are tourism development plans, which are the independent variable, and the extent of their impact on the environment of natural reserves in Najaf Governorate, which is the dependent variable. Natural reserves are essential for preserving biological diversity, reducing the risk of extinction of threatened species, and ensuring ecosystem services. The researcher followed a methodology based on repeated field visits to the reserve and conducting personal interviews with its officials. The research sample included officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and several officials from Najaf Governorate. Among the most prominent results reached by the research is the importance of implementing tourism development plans as a mechanism through which the potential of the natural region can be exploited, contributing to its environmental and tourist development. The researcher reached a set of results and recommendations that would contribute to improving the environmental performance of the reserve.
LABORATORY PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC CEREBRAL ISCHEMIA DEPENDING ON THE PRESENCE OF CONCOMITANT CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
Authors:   Andijan State Medical Institute, Uzbekistan, Zakirova L.M. , Nazarova J.A. ,   Center for the Development of Professional Qualifications of Medical Workers of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the laboratory parameters in patients with chronic cerebral ischemia (CCI) in relation to the presence of concomitant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). CCI is characterized by a progressive reduction in cerebral blood flow, while COPD can exacerbate hypoxia, potentially worsening brain ischemia. The research evaluates blood biomarkers, including inflammatory markers and oxygenation indices, to determine the impact of COPD on CCI patients. Results suggest that patients with both CCI and COPD present with more severe inflammatory responses and lower oxygenation levels, which may influence the progression of cerebral ischemia and overall prognosis.
THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MONITORING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION
Authors:   Professor at the ", Polatov Sh.P. ,   Education Management",   Department at TSPU named after Nizami, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor, Honored Youth Mentor of Uzbekistan
Published: October 2024

The theoretical and methodological foundations of monitoring the quality of education reveal the management of the educational process, the system for implementing the monitoring of education quality in the general secondary education system, and the object of monitoring education quality. It also highlights the opportunities provided by monitoring the quality of education in managing school activities, the communication of the results of education quality monitoring to the pedagogical staff, and the effective implementation of advanced pedagogical and information-communication technologies in the educational process.
MUSIC CULTURE IMPORTANCE OF PIANO PERFORMANCE
Authors:   Teacher of Andijan State University, Uzbekistan, Nabijanovna Rakhimova Mavludakhan
Published: October 2024

This article analyzes the role and importance of piano performance in music culture. The piano, with its unique melodic and dynamic capabilities, offers new perspectives and ways of expression in the performance of musical works. The article shows the history of piano performance, stages of development and its contribution to performance culture, and explores the influence of performers who used this instrument on art and culture. It also provides information on the spread, formation and development of music culture on a global scale through piano performance.
LANDSCAPES DYNAMICS OF NORTH-EASTERN UZBEKISTAN IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE AND LAND USE CHANGES
Authors:   National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Turunbaevich Mirakmalov Mirali
Published: October 2024

The article examines the causes and results of the dynamics of the Western Tien Shan landscapes in the context of climatic and institutional changes. Based on field studies, analysis of multi temporal satellite images over 30 years and sociological surveys of the local people, changes in the landcover and land use of the region were identified. That includes degradation of glacial and subnival landscapes, an increase in the area and change in the structure of agricultural lands, expansion of recreational infrastructure and growth of recreational load, etc. The results obtained can contribute to the development of recommendations for landscape planning of the region and the resolution of conflicts in environmental management, taking into account the interests and needs of the local people.
MAIN ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC CEREBRAL ISCHEMIA DEPENDING ON THE PRESENCE OF CONCOMITANT CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
Authors:   Andijan State Medical Institute, Uzbekistan, Zakirova L.M. , Nazarova J.A. ,   Center for the Development of Professional Qualifications of Medical Workers of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan
Published: October 2024

This study examines the main echocardiographic parameters in patients with chronic cerebral ischemia (CCI) and analyzes how these parameters are influenced by the presence of concomitant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). CCI, associated with reduced cerebral blood flow, can be exacerbated by COPD, which negatively affects cardiovascular and respiratory functions. The study evaluates key echocardiographic markers such as left ventricular ejection fraction, right ventricular function, and pulmonary artery pressure. The findings indicate that patients with both CCI and COPD exhibit more significant cardiac dysfunction, suggesting that COPD may worsen cardiovascular complications in CCI patients.
THE ROLE OF MEDICAL INSURANCE IN THE FIELD OF HEALTH CARE AND LEGAL ISSUES OF ITS IMPLEMENTATION
Authors:   Tashkent State University of Law, Associate Professor of the Department of Civil Law, doctor of legal sciences, Uzbekistan, Boltaev Mansurjon
Published: October 2024

It is important to make medical services acceptable in all respects, high-quality and financially feasible for the population in the preservation of human health. In the provision of medical services, the organization of mutual relations between the medical institution, the doctor and the patient, and the creation of necessary conditions for the treatment of patients in the medical institution are organized in different ways. Medical insurance is considered the most effective of such methods in today's modern medicine. Through medical insurance, the insurance organization takes all organizational (placement of the patient in a medical institution, highly qualified doctors) financial measures related to the treatment of the insured person (patient) in the event of an insured event, and as a result the insured person will have the opportunity to receive qualified and quality medical services. Today, there are no clear approaches to the role of medical insurance in legal regulations and areas of jurisprudence, which branch of insurance it belongs to: life insurance and general insurance. At the same time, this creates a number of problems and gaps in the legal regulation in the interpretation of the essence of the medical insurance contract and its application. Therefore, it is important to determine the nature of medical insurance, its content and peculiarities as a legal relationship, and thereby create the legal basis of medical insurance.
THE AESTHETICS OF DESIGN CONSTRUCTION IN THE WORKS OF ARTISTS GRAPHICS
Authors:   Ministry of Education, Babylon Education Directorate, Iraq, Hamza Lect. Dr. Haider Addam
Published: October 2024

The research dealt with the definition and includes the research background, the research problem, the research hypotheses, the research objectives, the research importance, the research limits, the research methodology, the research terms, the related studies, the first chapter dealt with the graphic design structure, design and experimentation, design and nature, the diversity of design sources, design and order, design between chaos and order, the second chapter included the factors affecting graphic design, and factors related to the content and subject of the design, and factors related to techniques, tools and performance skills, and factors related to the design function, and factors associated with the culture of the audience and the environment surrounding the design, and the third chapter dealt with this chapter analyzing the works of the most influential graphic artists, the artist Martin Grohs, the artist Mark Joseph Paje, and the artist Cyril Rolando, the fourth chapter dealt with the results, recommendations and references.
Does a nursing practitioner have a duty to work in a clinic without the fundamental resource of water?
Authors: MM Ralehike
Published: October 2024

This report delves into the impact of a lack of water in healthcare clinics on nurses' working environment and ethical considerations surrounding this issue. It argues that nursing practitioners should not be obligated to work in clinics without access to clean running water, as it can compromise patient care. The lack of water in healthcare facilities, especially in remote areas of South Africa, poses significant health risks to both nurses and patients. Existing professional and legal guidelines from the South African Nursing Council (SANC), as a nursing regulatory body, do not adequately address these issues and create ethical dilemmas for nursing practitioners who are working in clinical facilities that lack fundamental resources for quality care.
Современное состояние морских колониальных птиц на Командорских островах
Authors: Пилипенко Д. В.
Published: October 2024

19 species of colonial seabirds nest on the Commander Islands, with a total number of more than 550 thousand pairs. On Bering Islands there are more than 234 thousand pairs, on the Medny Islands – about 224 thousand pairs, on the Toporkov Islands – more than 56 thousand pairs and on the Ariy Kamen Islands – about 39 thousand pairs.
СОЗДАНИЕ БАЗЫ ДАННЫХ ЧАСТОТ МИКРОСАТЕЛЛИТНЫХ ЛОКУСОВ ДЛЯ ПОПУЛЯЦИОННЫХ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЙ НЕРКИ (Oncorhynchus nerka) ЗАПАДНОГО ПОБЕРЕЖЬЯ п-ова КАМЧАТКА
Authors: Пильганчук О. А. , Муравская У. О. , Крупенёва М. В. , Савенков В. В. , Бугаева Е. А. , Денисенко А. Д. , Зеленина Д. А. , Зикунова О. В. , Шпигальская Н. Ю.
Published: October 2024

A database of nuclear DNA microsatellite loci frequencies was created to answer the questions on the origin of sockeye salmon in mixed catches from coastal waters off the west coast of Kamchatka in order to prepare materials to justify predicted catches and to describe prespawning migration routes. To date, we have studied allelic variability of eight seal microsatellite loci (Ots107, Oki1a, Oki1b, One104, One109, OtsG68, Oki6, Omm1037) in 23 samples (1052 specimens). The probability of identification of sockeye salmon from the Ozernaya River in mixed aggregations (catches of sea trap nets) according to the results of simulation analysis performed in ONCOR program was found to be 96%.
К ЭКОЛОГО-ФИТОЦЕНОТИЧЕСКОМУ АНАЛИЗУ ФЛОРЫ СОСУДИСТЫХ РАСТЕНИЙ СЕВЕРА ДАЛЬНЕГО ВОСТОКА РОССИИ
Authors: Полежаев А. Н.
Published: October 2024

The ecological and phytocenotic status of vascular plant species of the regional phytoflora of the North of the Russian Far East was assessed. A high proportion of non-specialized florocenoelements in the phytocenoecological spectrum of the flora was established. The dominant species in the main types of plant communities were determined.
БИОЛОГИЧЕСКОЕ РАЗНООБРАЗИЕ ПАРАЗИТОВ РЫБ оз. БАЙКАЛ И ОЦЕНКА ВРЕМЕНИ ЕГО ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ
Authors: Русинек О. Т.
Published: October 2024

According to modern data, 260 species of parasites have been observed in Baikal fish, most of them have a simple life cycle (63.1%). The parasite fauna of introduced fish includes 48 species, including 15 specific ones that were imported from the mother reservoirs. The most ancient are the endemic simple parasitic systems of Cottoidea, which were formed as a result of prolonged isolation of their hosts in Lake Baikal (in the Pliocene, 2.5 million years ago).
NOVEL MAPPING OF THE FLYWAY CORRIDORS OF WILDFOWL IN THE EAST ASIAN AUSTRALASIAN FLYWAY
Authors: Cao Lei
Published: October 2024

We combined recent tracking data from wildfowls in the EAAF to define their flyway corridors, linking discrete breeding, moulting, staging and wintering distributions to define their biogeographical subpopulations. For the first time, this provides the foundation for generating population estimates and trends for these newly identified biogeographical units, especially those of unfavorable conservation status. Combined with remote sensing data, results have vastly improved our understanding of their geographical ranges and the key sites and habitats used by wildfowls throughout their annual cycle. The results confirm the importance of relatively few major Asian river floodplains and their associated wetland habitats in China and Russia. With continuing development pressures in the region, it is vital that we use this information to support flyway initiatives to protect these floodplains, wetlands and waterbirds to safeguard them for the enjoyment of future generations.
Beyond Green : Assesing Environmental Cost Determinants
Authors: Hilery Br Ginting Jesicha , Siagian Valentine , Tagal Gallena Sinaga Judith
Published: October 2024

This study aims to evaluate the fundamental factors that impact the environmental costs borne by firms included in the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) index. The factors that were taken into account and analyzed include the reputation of the company, the quality of the audits, and the size of the organization in relation to environmental costs. The data collection is entailed the examination of financial records and sustainability reports. The study's population comprised companies that were indexed based on  (ESG) criteria for the period of 2018–2022. The data gathering process in this study yielded a total of 285 data points for analysis, obtained from 57 different companies. The study employed a quantitative methodology using ordinary least squares and included control variables and a fixed effect. The findings of this study suggest that reputation and firm size exert a substantial impact on environmental costs, whereas the quality of audits does not have a significant effect on environmental costs. Empirically, this result shows that the better the company's reputation and the bigger the company, the higher the environmental cost spent by that company. Thus, whichever public accounting firm handles the company, will not affect the amount of environmental costs spent.
Upaya Peningkatan Penjualan Melalui Strategi Iklan Berbayar di Instagram pada PT. Bela Berlian Madiri
Authors: Erlangga Berlian , Nur Fadhilla Hanifa
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efektivitas strategi pemasaran paid promote yang diterapkan oleh PT. Bela Berlian Mandiri dengan fokus pada penggunaan platform Instagram sebagai media pemasaran. Mengingat perkembangan teknologi dan peningkatan penggunaan media sosial, perusahaan perlu beradaptasi dengan metode pemasaran yang inovatif untuk tetap kompetitif. Studi ini mengeksplorasi strategi pemasaran iklan berbayar khususnya paid promote di Instagram, serta mengevaluasi manfaat dan tantangan yang dihadapi oleh perusahaan. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara dengan karyawan dan konsumen PT. Bela Berlian Mandiri serta analisis data penjualan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan strategi paid promote melalui Instagram memberikan dampak positif terhadap peningkatan penjualan perusahaan. Namun, terdapat beberapa rekomendasi meliputi peningkatan frekuensi dan variasi konten promosi, seperti video demonstrasi produk, testimoni pelanggan, dan sesi Q&A, untuk menjaga minat dan keterlibatan audiens secara konsisten. Selain itu, optimalisasi penggunaan influencer yang memiliki pengetahuan mendalam tentang industri properti serta pemanfaatan fitur targeting dan analisis performa iklan dapat meningkatkan kepercayaan dan minat konsumen.
Assessment of tumor location in adjuvant treatment decision for stage II colon cancer
Authors: Yıldırım Dişli Şafak , Ayas Eyyüp , Dişli Ahmet Kürşad , Dogan Ender , Özdemir Feyyaz
Published: October 2024

Aims: In stage II colon cancer, the aim is to evaluate the impact of tumor location and other clinicopathological factors on prognosis and survival.
Methods: The study included a total of 93 patients diagnosed with stage II colon cancer between January 2018 and December 2022, comprising 41 females and 52 males. Clinicopathological factors related to the patients were retrospectively investigated. Factors found to be significant in univariate analysis were further evaluated through multivariate analysis to identify independent factors.
Results: As a result of univariate analysis, variables such as tumor location (right-left colon), perineural invasion, surgical margin, intestinal obstruction, and lymph node dissection were found to be statistically significant for the risk of death (p
Determining the effectiveness of basic first aid training provided to secondary school students
Authors: Bulduk Mehmet , Aytekin Özdemir Aynur
Published: October 2024

Aims: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of first aid training provided to middle school students from diverse socio-demographic backgrounds, and to examine how these differences influence the outcomes of the training.
Methods: The study was conducted in three middle schools located in the eastern part of Turkiye between April and July 2016. The population of the study consisted of 7th-grade students (n=391) attending these schools during the spring semester of the 2015-2016 academic year. All students were included in the sample without any selection, as participation was obtained through parental and student consent. Data were collected using the “Descriptive Information Form” and the “First Aid Education Knowledge Evaluation Form”. First aid knowledge levels were assessed before the training, after the training, and two weeks post-training.
Results: The study found that the average first aid knowledge scores of students based on socioeconomic status were 58.61±6.26 for high, 60.86±5.86 for middle, and 56.44±6.26 for low socioeconomic status. Post-training, the average scores increased across all groups. These findings indicate that socioeconomic status affects first aid knowledge, but the training programs benefit all students and improve their knowledge levels.
Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that while socioeconomic status exerts a significant influence on first aid knowledge, the training programmes implemented have resulted in notable improvements in the knowledge levels of all students.
Sexual dysfunctions (SD) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs): from preclinical studies to intervention strategies
Authors: Kaloğlu Hatice Ayça , Öztürk Gökçe Sevim , Dilekoz Ergin
Published: October 2024

In the light of existing literature, we reviewed the causes, management and potential therapeutic benefits of SSRI (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) agents regarding sexual functions. (SSRIs) are the most commonly used medications for the treatment of depression, based on their effectiveness and safety profile. Sexual dysfunctions (SD) caused by SSRIs are one of the most important reasons for discontinuation of treatment in both genders. Knowing the intervention strategies in patients who develop SD is pivotal for the proper management of sexual side effects and the treatment adherence of patients. The effects of SSRIs on sexual functions can also be used to treat certain disorders. SSRIs have a high success rate in the treatment of premature ejaculation and their off-label use for this purpose is widely recognized.
Is essential tremor a risk factor for carpal tunnel syndrome? A prospective study excluding the most common comorbid conditions
Authors: Kocatürk İdris , Uğur Fatih
Published: October 2024

Aims: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy of the upper extremity, resulting from compression of the median nerve. Tremor, a rhythmic and involuntary movement of any part of the body, is the most common movement disorder, affecting millions of people worldwide. There is limited research on the coexistence of CTS and ET (essential tremor).
Methods: This prospective study included patients aged 18-65 who presented to the neurology outpatient clinic and were diagnosed with ET. Participants supplied informed consent, a sociodemographic form, and the Fahn-Tolosa-Marin Clinical Tremor Rating Scale (FTM TRS). Patients were evaluated for the presence and severity of CTS with electromyography (EMG). The EMG data were categorized as normal, mild, moderate, and severe CTS.
Results: In the study, the average age of the 50 ET patients was 56.0 (35.0-64.0) years. The gender distribution comprised 22 (44.0%) males and 28 (56.0%) females. The following tremor locations were reported: 41 (82.0%) in both upper extremities, 3 (6.0%) in the right upper extremity, 2 (4.0%) in the left upper extremity, 1 (2.0%) in both upper extremities, head tremor, and voice, and 3 (6.0%) in both upper extremities and head tremor. A high prevalence of CTS was detected in ET patients (46%). Additionally, a positive correlation was found between CTS in ET patients, long disease duration, and female gender. No significant relationship was found between FTM TRS Part A, Part B, Part C, total scores, and median sensory and motor nerve amplitude and velocity values in ETS patients.
Conclusion: CTS is more common in patients with ET. This suggests that ET may be a risk factor for CTS, independent of other factors. Early diagnosis and treatment of CTS in patients with ET is important to improve their quality of life.
Regional disparities in amenities and the life satisfaction of internal migrants
Authors: Guevara-Rosero Grace Carolina , Sarango-Iturralde Alexander , García-Suaza Andres
Published: October 2024

While migrants pursue better incomes, they might be driven by diﬀerences in amenities between the place of origin and destination. This study aims to determine the eﬀect of diﬀerences in health, educational amenities, and the operational capacity between the place of origin and destination on the life satisfaction of internal migrants. To do so, a generalized ordered logit model is estimated using data from the Survey of Employment, Unemployment and Underemployment of Ecuador for the editions from 2015 to 2017. Our results show that income and amenities are not competing reasons for life satisfaction, they go hand in hand. Diﬀerences in health and educational amenities, as well as variations in the operational capacity of local governments between the places of origin and destination, have an inﬂuence on the life satisfaction of internal migrants. These eﬀects vary depending on the age of the migrant, the size of the city of origin and destination, the reason for migration, and the duration of residence.
Palimbiosis
Authors: Walker Leila
Published: October 2024

How does one begin to talk about the end? Contemporary artistic and literary responses to climate change frequently invoke Romantic traditions, in part because many theorists attribute our current crisis to historical developments in the Romantic period, but also as means of representing how climate change collapses the familiar orderliness of time. This essay is about the narrative forms that emerge when our place of safety is revealed to be as unstable as melting permafrost. It centers on Mary Shelley’s 1825 essay about a frozen Englishman reanimated during that especially warm summer. I read Shelley’s essay anachronistically alongside contemporary climate art in order to explore narrative forms that disrupt the linear progression of time and suggest the possibility of other narratives that might emerge in the plurality of our endings. We are accustomed to thinking of Romanticism as environmentally informed by ice. This essay is about the thaw.
Taking Liberty with Imagination and Gender in
Northanger Abbey
Authors: Linkin Harriet Kramer
Published: October 2024

In
Northanger Abbey
Austen presents the evolution and devolution of a romantic relationship that reveals what is lost when shame brings two non-heteronormative partners into a conventional social contract: the witty conversations and imaginative flights of fancy that Catherine Morland and Henry Tilney sustain in their courtship fade and finally disappear as they take their places in the symbolic order. Both experience a turning point in their development when Henry realizes and seemingly rebukes Catherine for suspecting that his father was responsible for his mother’s death. That critical moment changes everything for them, as they surrender their fluidity and pursue a more generic path to marriage that Austen’s metaleptic narrator cagily challenges as the novel concludes.
Ice Formation, Exsolution, and Multiphase Equilibria in the Methane–Ethane–Nitrogen System at Titan Surface Conditions
Authors: Engle Anna E. , Hanley Jennifer , Tan Sugata P. , Grundy William M. , Tegler Stephen C. , Lindberg Gerrick E. , Steckloff Jordan K. , Raposa Shaelyn M. , Thieberger Cecilia L. , Dustrud Shyanne , Groven Jessica J. , Pearce Logan A.
Published: October 2024

Titan is unique among the icy satellites in that it has a thick atmosphere, stable surficial bodies of liquid, and a precipitation system that promotes interactions between the two. Although Titan’s surface conditions are typically assumed to be above the freezing point temperatures of the major constituent species of the climate system (methane, ethane, and nitrogen), conditions may be sufficiently cool across parts of Titan to allow for ice formation alongside known liquid-vapor phases. In this study, we used Raman spectroscopy, visual inspection, and the CRYOCHEM 2.0 equation of state to map the appearance of first ice and to quantify the amount of nitrogen dissolution into liquid in the methane–ethane–nitrogen system along a 1.5 bar isobaric cooling path in the temperature range 80–95 K. This was with the intent of (1) determining the effects nitrogen has on the phase behaviors of the methane–ethane binary system, and (2) establishing the temperatures and ternary mixing ratios needed for ice formation on Titan’s surface. We found that ethane-rich mixtures enter a three-phase solid–liquid–vapor equilibrium and are characterized by nitrogen-rich exsolution upon freezing and ice that form at the bottom of the sample. With sufficient methane content, the mixtures cross a univariant four-phase solid–liquid–liquid–vapor boundary, which contributes to a distinct isothermal freezing point profile and ice that forms starting at the liquid–liquid interface. Our results generally agree with findings from previous studies of the methane–ethane–nitrogen system and are intended to add to our current understanding of Titan’s geochemical processes.