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Manipuliacijos Lietuvos futbole: empirinis tyrimas
Authors: Zaksaite Salomeja 
Published: June 2024

This article deals with the topic of manipulation of sports competitions. It discusses the results of a unique empirical research, which gathered data from experts with a wealth of first-hand knowledge. Due to the specificity of such a study, the vast majority of the data is anonymised and/or pseudonymised. Nevertheless, the research is as natural as possible, especially due to the the sensitivity of the topic and jargon. The study revealed that manipulation is a serious problem in Lithuanian football, although the peak of this phenomenon is probably in the past. The research revealed intriguing connections that show that manipulation is far from being only a sports issue. It is a phenomenon closely linked to other scourges of the sporting community and society as a whole: the disregard for good governance, the lack of transparency and publicity, and the role of organised crime in the world of sport. Although the study did not specifically test criminological theories, the findings gathered from the research confirmed the insights of the strain and differential association theories. One of the ways in which manipulation is carried out clearly corresponds to the pattern drawn in the context of the two theories: starting with simple betting, players become addicted and indebted, and consequently feel constant tension, and only later, through a gradual interaction, does one start to talk about the manipulation of sporting competitions. It is also important to note that the betting market is precisely the environment where players can satisfy their need for competitiveness and release excessive adrenaline. Perhaps for this reason, football players who play in lower leagues or whose careers are ending – that is, who are no longer able to succeed and let off steam on the field – are frequently caught by the betting hook. This creates an addiction to betting, potentially leading to committing fraud. From a legal perspective, the problem of manipulation of sports competitions can be explained by the difficulties in the application of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania: in the context of an unclear concept of professional sport, it is not obvious which competitions meet or do not meet the criterion of professionalism (which, up to now, has been required for the incrimination of manipulation of sports competitions).
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Low-Value Testing and Treatment of Bronchiolitis
Authors: Labudde Emily J. , Walsh Patrick S. , Lipshaw Matthew J. , Kerrey Benjamin T. 
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND
Viral testing and treatments such as systemic steroids and inhaled corticosteroids are low-value care for routine bronchiolitis. We sought to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on low-value care in young children with bronchiolitis.

METHODS
This was a retrospective, cross-sectional study using the Pediatric Health Information Systems database. We included children &lt;2 years seen in a pediatric emergency department for bronchiolitis. We selected a priori 3 study periods: September 2018 to February 2020 (prepandemic), March 2020 to August 2022 (early pandemic), and September 2022 to January 2023 (late pandemic). Low-value care included respiratory syncytial virus testing, chest radiography, albuterol, or corticosteroids and was compared across the 3 time periods.

RESULTS
At least 1 element of low-value care was provided in 45%, 47%, and 44% of encounters in the prepandemic, early pandemic, and late pandemic periods, respectively. There was little variation in the use of albuterol and chest radiography across time periods and a slight increase in systemic corticosteroid use from prepandemic to early and late pandemic groups. Viral testing increased from 36% prepandemic to 65% early pandemic and 67% late pandemic, which appeared to be driven by SARS-CoV-2 testing and combination viral testing.

CONCLUSIONS
There was no clinically significant change in low-value care for bronchiolitis during the pandemic. Because of SARS-CoV-2 testing, however, overall frequency of viral testing increased dramatically over time. This marked increase in overall viral testing should be taken into consideration for future quality improvement efforts.
Potentially Better Practices for Follow Through in Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Authors: Edwards Erika M. , Ehret Danielle E. Y. , Horbar Jeffrey D. 
Published: June 2024

OBJECTIVE
To ascertain how NICU teams are undertaking action to follow through, involving teams, families, and communities as partners to address health-related social needs of infants and families.

METHODS
Nineteen potentially better practices (PBPs) for follow through first published in 2020 were reported and analyzed as a sum, overall, and by safety-net hospital status, hospital ownership, and NICU type, among US NICUs that finalized Vermont Oxford Network data collection in 2023.

RESULTS
One hundred percent of 758 eligible hospitals completed the annual membership survey, of which 57.5% reported screening for social risks. Almost all NICUs offered social work, lactation support, and translation services, but only 16% included a lawyer or paralegal on the team. Overall, 90.2% helped families offset financial costs while their infants were in the hospital, either with direct services or vouchers. At discharge, 94.0% of NICUs connected families with appropriate community organizations and services, 52.9% provided telemedicine after discharge, and 11.7% conducted home visits. The median number of PBPs at each hospital was 10 (25th percentile: 8, 75th percentile: 12). The number of PBPs reported differed by hospital control or ownership and level of NICU care. There were no differences by safety-net hospital status.

CONCLUSIONS
Despite concerns about time and resources, a diverse set of US NICUs reported adopting potentially better practices for follow through. However, the marked variation among NICUs and the lower rates at for-profit and lower-level NICUs suggest there is substantial opportunity for improvement.
Uterine hydatidosis: casuistry is possible
Authors: Tikhomirov A. L. , Kazenashev V. V. , Dubinin A. A. , Sadikova R. R. , Maminova M. V. , Globa J. S. , Bukharov A. V. 
Published: June 2024

Introduction. Hydatidosis is a severe parasitic disease caused by tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus widely spread in some endemic areas all over the world that primarily targets liver, lung, bones, muscles well as pelvis in casuistic cases. Due to the lack of pathognomonic signs as well as low prevalence rate of hydatid cysts in such anatomic sites, a differential diagnosis for relevant gynecological pathologies may be substantially complicated. Compared with common gynecological disease such as uterine fibroids, ovarian cyst and malignancies uterine hydatidosis may be identified only in 0.16 % cases.Aim: to present a clinical case of uterine hydatid cyst in order to optimize algorithms for differential diagnosis of primary pelvic echinococcosis and gynecological pathology, which is necessary for successfully conducted timely surgical treatment.Clinical case. In 2023, patient K. complained of dysuric phenomena and a feeling of heaviness in the pelvic area. Based on the anamnesis, clinical picture, laboratory and instrumental research methods, it was decided to perform surgical treatment. The patient underwent laparoscopic hysterectomy and removal of ¾ hydatid cyst. The obtained material was used for histological examination to verify the diagnosis.Results. Differential diagnosis of uterine echinococcosis is most often carried out with cystic or dysembryogenetic tumors, purulent or tuberculous abscesses, ovarian cysts, ovarian tumors, and uterine fibroids. Features of the MR picture, such as a thick compacted wall, the lack of internal septa, parietal and papillary outgrowths, as well as a solid component, allowed to suspect parasitic genesis of the neoplasm.Conclusion. While treating patients with cystic neoplasms of the pelvic area referred from endemic areas, echinococcosis should be included in the list of differential diagnostic searches.
¿Una diplomacia a la vasca? El equipo Euzkadi y su gira internacional
Authors: Ibarrondo Merino Iker 
Published: June 2024

En los albores del fracasado golpe de Estado del 18 de julio de 1936, que desencadenó una cruenta Guerra Civil, el territorio vasco describiría una serie de peculiaridades, que le otorgarían un cariz propio. Más allá de las especificidades, las cuales se pueden observar en el tipo de gobierno, configurado durante el referido episodio bélico en la citada demarcación geográfica, que se mantuvo fiel a la legalidad republicana, emergería con fuerza un tipo de diplomacia con objetivos duales, de defensa de la legalidad de un Estado y publicitación de otro ente, el cual aspiraba a nacer y escapaba a las lógicas existentes. Este modelo de diplomacia ha podido ser puesto en valor gracias a los análisis de diversas fuentes de archivo, hemerográficas (locales, europeas y americanas) y mediante el empleo del método analítico sintético. De esta forma, podemos aseverar que en el territorio vasco fiel a la II República se desarrolló un modelo de diplomacia a la vasca, que fue novedosa en el territorio peninsular
The Collection of Laws of the Tuvan People's Republic as a Book Monument
Authors: Maadyr M. S. 
Published: June 2024

The Tuvan People's Republic, as a sovereign state with a socialist orientation, did not exist for long: from 1921 to 1944. During the period of 23 years, just over 500 books, brochures, newspapers and magazines in Mongolian, Tuvan and Russian languages came out of print. They were published by various departments, the Press Committee, and the Tuvan United State Publishing House as well. To date over 150 works have survived, most of which – in the only copy. The main owners of these book monuments became the National Library named after A. S. Pushkin, the National Museum named after Aldan-Maadyr, the National Archive and the Tuvan Institute of Humanities, Applied and Socio-Economic Research. For example, in the specialized sector of the National Library there are more than 60 printed works published in the Tuvan People's Republic. The object of the research is the “Collection of laws and basic regulations of the Government of the Tuvan People's Republic” that is stored in the archive of the Tuvan Institute of Humanities, Applied and Socio-Economic Research. The purpose of the article is to consider the specifics of the period of preparation and release of the collection, its structure and content. The results of the study will expand the understanding of the book culture of the Tuvan People’s Republic and, in general, the cultural heritage of the republic in modern conditions.
Readers' Awareness of Scientific Achievements and Demand for Popular Science Journals in the Public Library
Authors: Kalyuzhnaya T. A. , Pleshakova M. A. 
Published: June 2024

The significant role of science in the development of all spheres of society is undeniable, it ensures progress and improvement of the quality of life, promotes the introduction of innovative technologies in all areas of human activity. Today, the issue of popularization of scientific achievements is on the agenda, as well as the development of information channels that will allow the society better understand the importance of scientific discoveries and their impact on culture, identity, values and human behavior. The purpose of the article is to evaluate the level of readers’ information awareness of the latest scientific achievements and the library role in it.The article examines the place of the library in the system of relations between scientists and the general public. It records that journals that regularly publish fresh and relevant materials are an effective means of popularizing science. The awareness of readers of public libraries about scientific achievements is analyzed and the demand for popular science journals available in the collections of the State Scientific Technological Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPSTL SB RAS) is studied.The authors conclude that: 1) popular science journals for library users are not the main source of knowledge about the development of science and technology, but there is a steady demand for them, and there is also a tendency to expand the names of the requested journals, accompanied by a simultaneous increase in their issuance; 2) requests for popular science journals, with a few exceptions, do not depend on gender indicators; 3) people over the age of 60 constitute the bulk of readers of popular science periodicals; 4) more often, popular science journals from the SPSTL SB RAS collections are requested by specialists with higher education. It is noted that the level of education of library users becomes one of the main factors determining the demand for popular science journals. The list of journals from the SPSTL SB RAS collections, which are in the greatest demand, has been determined. Thus, the library, not being a direct scientific communicator, but having popular science journals in its collections, performs an important intermediary function in popularization of science.
Another Look to Exercise Prescription: Exercise Timing and the Circadian Clock in 2 Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes and those at risk
Authors: Magalhães João , Oliveira Estela C. , Hetherington-Rauth Megan , Jesus Filipe , Faria Maria Clarissa , Raposo João F. , Ribeiro Rogério T. , Caetano Cristina , Sardinha Luís B. 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Background: Exercise is known to provide multiple metabolic benefits such as improved insulin sensitivity and glucose control in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and those at risk. Beyond the traditional exercise dose, exercise timing is perceived as a contemporary hot-topic, especially in the field of T2DM, however, the number of intervention studies assessing exercise timing and glucose metabolism is scarce. Our aim is to test the effect of exercise timing (i.e., morning, afternoon, or evening) on the inter-individual response variability in glycemic control and related metabolic health parameters in individuals with T2DM and those at risk during a 12-week intervention.
Methods: A randomized cross-over exercise intervention will be conducted involving 2 groups: Group 1, individuals with T2DM; Group 2, age-matched older adults with overweight/obesity. The intervention will consist of 3, 2-week blocks of supervised post-prandial exercise using high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Between each training block, a 2-week washout period, where participants avoid structured exercise, will take place. Assessments will be conducted in both groups before and after each exercise block. The primary outcomes include the 24-hour area under the curve continuous glucose monitoring based glucose. The secondary outcomes include body composition, resting energy expenditure, insulin response to a meal tolerance test, maximal aerobic capacity, peak power output, physical activity, sleep quality, and insulin and glucose levels. All primary and secondary outcomes will be measured at each assessment point.
Discussion: Outcomes from this trial will provide us additional insight into the role of exercise timing on the inter-individual response variability in glycemic control and other related metabolic parameters in two distinct populations, thus contributing to the development of more effective exercise prescription guidelines for individuals with T2DM and those at risk.
Trial registration: This study was retrospectively registered, and the details are at: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06136013; Registered 18 November 2023.
Coordinated Computations for Naturalistic Memory Encoding and Retrieval in Hippocampal Neural Subspaces
Authors: Shim Won Mok , Kwon Dasom , Kim Jungwoo , Yoo Seng Bum 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Our naturalistic experiences are organized into memories through multiple processes, including novelty encoding, memory formation, and retrieval. However, the neural mechanisms coordinating these processes remain elusive. Using fMRI data acquired during movie viewing and subsequent narrative recall, we examined hippocampal neural subspaces associated with distinct memory processes and characterized their relationships. We quantified novelty in character co-occurrences and the valence of relationships and estimated event memorability. Within the hippocampus, the novelty subspaces encoding each type exhibited partial overlap, and these overlapping novelty subspaces aligned with the subspace involved in memorability. Notably, following event boundaries, hippocampal states within these subspaces aligned inversely along a shared coding axis, predicting subsequent recall performance. This novelty-memorability alignment was selectively observed during encoding but not during retrieval. Our findings offer novel insights into how the hippocampus dynamically coordinates computations underlying memory encoding and retrieval at the population level to transform ongoing experiences into enduring memories.
Periodic Relations between Vegetation Cover and Climatic Factors in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India
Authors: Gautam Nimish Narayan , Lhouvum Thangjalal , Warbah Niewkor 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

This study conducts a comprehensive investigation into the vegetation cover dynamics and climatic factors influencing the East Khasi Hill district. Employing a combination of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, the research spans seven years, from 1993 to 2022, integrating primary data from satellite images and secondary climatologically data. The methodology involves a comparison approach utilizing the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and rule-based classification for vegetation cover analysis at five-year intervals. Optical satellite images from Landsat, along with Terra MODIS LST data, provide critical insights into the land surface conditions. Additionally, ASTER data is employed for automatic stream network extraction and analysis. Elevation and slope classifications offer a spatial understanding of the geographical distribution across different elevation ranges and slope categories. The results indicate a declining trend in vegetation cover, with elevation-wise variations and a mix of gentle to moderately steep slopes in the region. Furthermore, the extraction of Land Surface Temperature (LST) from MODIS, Landsat-5, and Landsat-8 data reveals temperature variations that influence vegetation growth patterns. Monthly and annual climatological data from the India Meteorological Department contribute to the verification of temporal climatic factors, providing valuable context to the vegetation dynamics. The study's findings underscore the dynamic interplay between vegetation cover, topography, and climatic conditions in the East Khasi Hill district. These insights are crucial for informed decision-making in land management, conservation efforts, and understanding the region's environmental changes. The presented methodological flowchart visually summarizes the research approach, providing a roadmap for future studies in similar contexts.
NOD2 reduces the chemoresistance of melanoma by
inhibiting the TYMS/PLK1 signaling axis
Authors: Zhu chun , Yun Fang , Wu Na , Yi Xiao , Zhang Xue , Feng Yu , Ni Qin , Gai Yan , Li En , Yang Zhe , Zhang Qiao , Sai Buqing , Kuang Ying 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain 2 (NOD2) is an immune sensor crucial for eliciting the innate immune responses. Nevertheless, discrepancies exist regarding the effect of NOD2 on different types of cancer. The aim of this study was to investigate the function of NOD2 in melanoma and its underlying mechanisms. We have validated the tumor suppressor effect of NOD2 in melanoma. NOD2 inhibited the proliferation of melanoma cells, hindering their migration and invasion while promoting the onset of apoptosis. Our study showed that NOD2 expression is closely related to folate metabolism, and its mechanism of action is to inhibit TYMS expression by promoting ubiquitination modification of thymidylate synthase (TYMS), thereby decreasing the resistance of melanoma cells to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and capecitabine (CAP). TYMS was identified to form a complex with Polo-like Kinase 1 (PLK1) and activate the PLK1 signaling pathway. Furthermore, we revealed that the combination of the PLK1 inhibitor volasertib (BI6727) with 5-FU or CAP had a synergistic effect repressing the proliferation and migration of melanoma cells. Overall, our research highlights the protective role of NOD2 in melanoma and suggests that targeting NOD2 and the TYMS/PLK1 signaling axis is a high-profile therapy that could be a prospect for melanoma treatment.
Identification of cis-Acting Elements Recognized by Transcription Factor LlWOX11 in Lilium lancifolium
Authors: Bai Jingyi , Yang Panpan , Bi Mengmeng , Xu Leifeng , Ming Jun 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

WOX transcription factors play important roles in plant developmental processes and mainly bind to the WOX-binding element to regulate gene expression. Previously, we characterized a WOX gene from Lilium lancifolium, LlWOX11, positively regulating bulbil formationin, and showed that it bound to the motif of TTAATGAG. However, whether LlWOX11 could bind to other motifs is unclear. In this study, Transcription Factor Centered Yeast One Hybrid (TF-Centered Y1H) was utilized to study the motifs recognized by LlWOX11, and five motifs with seven bases were obtained. In addition to five motifs containing known cis-acting elements: TCAACTC (CAREOSREP1), AGAAAGA (DOFCOREZM/POLLENILELAT52), ACAGTAT (CACTFTPPCA1), we identified that LlWOX11 could bind to two new motifs: TGCGAAA, TCCATCA. We further searched for the core sequences of these motifs by Y1H. Dual-luciferase assay (LUC), Electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA) and chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) were performed to further determine that these motifs were bound by LlWOX11 in the plant. In addition, we found that LlWOX11 inhibited the transcription of LlRR9 by binding to the screened motifs in the promoter and promoted bulbil formation. These findings will help to further reveal the functions of WOX protein and the molecular mechanism of bulbil formation regulated by LlWOX11.
Four new species of Chlorociboria from Yunnan, China
Authors: SU HONGLI , Zhao Qi , Hyde Kevin D. , Luo Le , Chethana K. W. Thilini 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Chlorociboria, a commonly reported saprobic genus in Chlorociboriaceae, is characterized by discoid, blue-green, olivaceous, yellow or white apothecia, filiform or thin-clavate paraphyses, cylindric-clavate asci, and ascospores that are elliptic to fusiform, or allantoid, hyaline. According to our morphological and phylogenetic studies of nine Chlorociboria collections from southwest China, four new species (C. ailaoense, C. bannaensis, C. laojunense and C. yulongense) are proposed. Chlorociboria ailaoense is identified by its blue to dark blue-green receptacles without tomentum hyphae, along with medially and basally branched paraphyses, and fusiform ascospores. Chlorociboria bannaensis is recognized by light blue receptacles lacking tomentum hyphae, black stipes, a degenerated medullary excipulum, thin-clavate, unbranched paraphyses, inamyloid asci, and ellipsoid ascospores. For C. laojunense, distinctive characters include light blue discs, dark blue-green flanks without tomentum hyphae, asci without croziers, and fusiform ascospores. Chlorociboria yulongense is characterized by olive green to dark discs, white flanks without tomentum hyphae, filiform, branched paraphyses, inamyloid asci, and elliptic to allantoid ascospores. Our phylogenetic analyses, based on the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and the nuclear ribosomal large subunit (LSU) data of Chlorociboriaceae, strongly support the establishment of the four new species. In addition, we have provided an updated key to distinguish species of Chlorociboria.