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Potentially Harmful Elements Content in Soil and Stream Sediments in Southwestern Districts of Katowice (Southern Poland) – Geochemical Record of Historical Industrial Plants’ Activity
Authors: Nadłonek Weronika , Pasieczna Anna , Skreczko Sylwia 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
The aim of the research was to assess the quality of topsoils and stream sediments in the districts of the Katowice City of southern Poland in the Upper Silesian Industrial Agglomeration, influenced primarily by the exploitation of hard coal deposits and metallurgy. The task was carried out using indicators used to assess anthropogenic soil contamination (contamination factor CF and the Igeo geoaccumulation index), as well as ecotoxicological indicators used to determine the quality of stream sediments (Threshold Effect Concentration TEC and Probable Effect Concentration PEC). In order to indicate the most polluted areas, geochemical maps of selected elements in soil and stream sediments were developed. The material comes from the top layer of soil (0.0–0.3 m) and stream sediments located in the districts of the Katowice City. The work took into account selected potentially harmful elements (PHEs). The concentrations of elements were measured using the ICP-AES method, except for Hg (the CV-AAS method). The values of the CF and Igeo indicators allowed for the indication of high concentrations of most metals, arsenic, and sulfur in the topsoil layer, significantly exceeding the geochemical background values caused by the historical exploitation of Zn-Pb and zinc ores and ferrous metallurgy. The values of the TEC and PEC indicators classify the sediments into categories that may threaten the environment and living organisms.
Social Planning for Ageing Within the Framework of the Decade of Healthy Ageing (2020-2030)
Authors: Ruiz-Clavijo Ana Belén Cuesta , Diez Esther Raya 
Published: April 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate ageing planning with the aim of finding out the convergence
with the guidelines of the Decade of Healthy Ageing.

Theoretical Framework: This theme presents the main concepts underpinning the research such as the paradigms of active and healthy ageing, the principles set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and others, such as the Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020-2030 adopted by the United Nations Assembly in 2020. These provide a solid basis for understanding the context of the research.

Method: The methodology adopted consisted of a documentary analysis of the planning instruments on ageing developed by the Autonomous Communities of Spain. The analysis focused on the principles, lines, objectives and measures, and their alignment with the United Nations document.

Results and Discussion: The results revealed a high level of consensus among the principles identified by the UN (1991). A high level of convergence was also found between the Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020-2030, the Spanish National Strategy (IMSERSO, 2017) and regional planning.

Research Implications: The results of the research can be applied to the design of public policies aimed at promoting active and healthy ageing.

Originality/Value: This study contributes to the strengthening of social intervention in the promotion of active ageing. The work is innovative in analysing regional policies with reference to the Decade. The relevance and value of the work is evidenced in the recognition of the need for comprehensive and interdisciplinary approaches.
L’écomusée Nega Vilma : un patrimoine immatériel du haut de la favela de Santa Marta
Authors: Costa Kadão , Delambre Dell , de Azevedo Ferrari Pollyanna 
Published: April 2024

L’écomusée Nega Vilma dialogue avec de multiples acteurs et auteurs sociaux. Son nom est porteur de la densité d’une mémoire résistante, que l’on ne rencontre pas dans les musées nationaux du pays ; de l’empreinte d’une femme brésilienne, noire, pauvre et habitante de la favela ; de questionnements qui renvoient aux structures hégémoniques du pouvoir dans le pays, aux discriminations, à l’histoire culturelle provenant d’une soi-disant « périphérie », qui gagne progressivement en « centralité ».
A museum of ex-votos in Brazil: exposing the miracle
Authors: Alves Gomes Lilian 
Published: April 2024

À travers l'analyse d'une exposition d'ex-voto, l'article explore les problématiques de la sélection des œuvres et des modalités de mise en scène des « miracles ». Dans ce but, l'interlocution avec un collectionneur d'art ainsi que les expériences et impressions suscitées par certains dispositifs de présentation de l'exposition Casa dos Milagres - Santos e Ex-votos na Coleção de Antônio Marques, organisé dans dans la ville de Natal, l'état de Rio Grande do Norte, au Brésil, sont thématisés suivant une perspective ethnographique. Les principaux débats développés explorent les caractéristiques des espaces où les ex-voto sont exposés en contexte dévotionnel; les inflexions de la vie rituelle des ex-voto; le potentiel de l’exposition d’activer les pouvoirs des objets et, enfin, sur l' exposition comme un rituel.
Effect of Anti-Transpirants foliar application on productivity and quality of Egyptian cotton under water stress conditions in clay soils
Authors: ELashmouny Amany Ahmed , Moursi ElSayyed AbuAl-Futouh 
Published: April 2024

Two field experiments were conducted at Sakha, Agricultural Research Station, Egypt in two growing seasons during 2021 and 2022 seasons, to study the effect of three irrigation intervals (every 15, 30 and 45 days) and four foliar application with some anti-transpirants (without , linseed Oil (7%), Pure Gylatine (1.5 %) Magnesium Carbonate for dusting (250 g / plot), Potassium Silicate (3cm3 K2SiO3 / liter) on the growth, productivity, quality of Egyptian cotton plants (Super Giza 94 cultivar) and some water relations .The experiment was designed by using split plot design with three replicates. The results showed that, irrigation cotton plants every 30 days significantly increased leaf water content%, chlorophyll (a) in the second season, chlorophyll (b), number of open bolls / plant, earliness % in the second season, seed cotton yield, boll weight, seed index all in the two growing seasons compared with other two irrigation intervals. On the other hand, irrigation every 15 days was more effective on plant height, number of fruiting branches per plant in both seasons, fineness in the first season, fiber length in the second season and fiber strength in the two seasons. Foliar application of anti- transpirants significantly increased in the most studied characters, leaf water content%, chlorophyll a and b , plant height, number of fruiting branches, number of open bolls, earliness %, seed cotton yield, boll weight , seed index , fiber fineness , fiber strength and fiber length except fiber uniformity which was not affected in the two seasons as compared with the control in the two seasons. The highest values were obtained from potassium silicate compared with other anti- traspirants. Concerning the interaction effect between irrigation interval and anti-transpirants , the data indicated that the application of Potassium Silicate and irrigation cotton plants every 30 days produced the highest significant increase in leaf water content %, chlorophyll a , chlorophyll b , number of fruiting branches ,seed cotton yield and earliness % in the first and second season.
Effect of different Gamma Rays doses on Seed Germination, Seedling parameter on local seed okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.)
Authors: Hassoon Wafaa Hadi , Dheyab Naeem Saeed , Abd Alsada Ali Jabbar 
Published: April 2024

The experiment was carried out to study the effect of different gamma irradiation in 100 -800 Gy with non-irradiated control on seed okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.). The study carried in Microbiology Dept. Directorate of Agricultural Research. Ministry of Science and Technology in 2020. The results showed that 100-300 Gy had positive effects with respect to all studied growth seeding parameters. With increase in radiation above 300 Gy a decreasing germination potential, The lowest germination percentage was recorded at 800Gy,speed of germination was noted by Control (10.00 day) followed by gamma irradiation dose 800(9.90 day) and the same dose was logged lowest mean daily germination (7.85 seed day-1 ), higher doses (800,700,600 ) Gy marked reduction in root, shoot length, vigor index , chlorophyll a chlorophyll b .and total chlorophyll. The result showed a decreasing of the fresh weight of okra when radiation dose was increased While, dry weight was increasing when the radiation dose was increased. This study shows that the low dose gamma radiation may enhance the germination rate and the seedling growth during the early seedling state of okra seeds.
Personalization in higher education: Textoriented learning of Russian
Authors: Brenchugina-Romanova A. N. , Denisova L. O. , Safina L. M. 
Published: April 2024

One of the main goals of Russian higher education is to train a professionally competent specialist. In this regard, personalization of education, which concerns various aspects of the formation of students’ personal potential, is becoming increasingly relevant in our universities. This, first of all, refers to the leading modern principles and methods of teaching when the key role belongs to the language training of a modern specialist, i.e. their mastering the language - native and foreign, as well as the development of information and professionally oriented communicative competence.The scientific novelty of the research lies in highlighting the modern approach to the personalization of learning in teaching the Russian language, taking into account the students’ individual learning trajectory. The article touches on the issues of teaching the Russian language in higher educational institutions of Moscow. We consider the process of teaching Russian as a native, non-native and foreign language to students from different regions of the country and foreign countries in a technical and pedagogical university under personalization conditions. Russian language learning means the development of all types of students’ speech activity, moreover it contributes to mastery of their future specialty language - professional Russian. The article presents a selection of current didactic materials containing the spelling patterns, punctograms for working on language norms and spelling skills of students, as well as tasks that contribute to the development of communication skills.
Linguistic and cultural content of teaching preschoolers the Tatar language in a multilingual developmental environment
Authors: Nasyrova A. M. 
Published: April 2024

The languages, in which children are raised and educated become a tool, a condition and a factor in the formation of children’s worldview and their linguistic picture. It underlies the ethnocultural and national identification of the child in the future. The education system faces challenges related not only to the education and development of children, but also to the formation of an all-Russian civic identity, to the education of a person with linguistic and sociocultural competence, the one who respects the language, culture and traditions of the peoples of the Russian Federation. This idea permeates all normative acts concerning the content of education. Education is becoming a strategic tool for ensuring the linguistic and ethnocultural diversity of our country, a support for preserving the experience of intercultural and interreligious interaction of the peoples that make up the Russian nation. Multilingual education, whose linguodidactic system ensures the development of the child in the Russian and Tatar languages, makes it possible to take into account the national and cultural needs of the younger generation living in the region.The article reveals the experience of introducing a linguodidactic system for teaching children the Tatar language in a multilingual environment, designed to ensure the formation of a child’s national language picture.
On the development of linguistic and cultural competence in a Chinese audience (based on media texts)
Authors: Khasanova R. I. 
Published: April 2024

This scientific article examines the concepts of “media-text” and “linguistic and cultural competence”, analyzes various definitions of these concepts in the works of researchers in the Russian Federation and describes the features of working with media texts in classes of Russian as a foreign language.The article emphasizes the importance of including media texts in the educational process for the effective presentation and control of the acquisition of linguistic and cultural information, the development of productive and receptive types of speech activity in Chinese students, in particular, the skills of listening, speaking and reading.This scientific article provides teachers with recommendations and methodological approaches to the selection of certain media texts for use in classes of Russian as a foreign language. The results of the study may be useful for the further development of educational materials aimed at developing linguistic and cultural competence in Chinese students.As a result of the research, we have found that media texts are an essential tool for learning language and culture in a multicultural context; the use of media texts increases foreign students’ motivation and interest in learning Russian as a foreign language. The article presents the results of an experimental study that confirm the hypothesis that media texts contribute to the development of linguistic and cultural competence and have a positive effect on the learning process.
The effect of EKORMIN on rats with diabetes mellitus model: effectiveness on fasting blood glucose, MDA, and insulin levels
Authors: Tanaiyo Siti Nurjana Kurniaty , Wiboworini Budiyanti , Rahardjo Setyo Sri 
Published: April 2024

Antioxidant use for additional diabetes mellitus therapy is growing, such as okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) and turmeric (Curcuma longa), which are rich in flavonoids and have beneficial effects on diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to determine the effects of okra turmeric extract (EKORMIN) on Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG), malondialdehyde (MDA), and insulin levels in diabetic rats. The research was conducted from December to January 2022 at PSPG UGM using experimental research with a pre-posttest-controlled group design. White male Wistar rats (n = 35) randomly grouped into five: negative control (STZ-NA), positive control (STZ-NA+metformin 1,8 mg/200 gBW), P1 (STZ-NA+EKORMIN low dose 130,5;110,5 mg/kgBW), P2 (STZ-NA+EKORMIN moderate dose 261;221 mg/kgBW), P3 (STZ-NA+EKORMIN high dose 522;442 mg/kgBW). The intervention lasted 14 days. Data analysis was performed using one-way analysis of variance statistical tests and post hoc follow-up tests. EKORMIN in all doses, EKORMIN reduced FBG and MDA levels and increased insulin levels (p<0,05). P2 and P3 were not significantly different from the metformin (PG) group (p>0,05). The decrease in FBG (-167,05±-2,8 vs -175,86±-1,4 mg/dL) and MDA levels (-6,32±0,33 vs -7,98±0,07 nmol/ml) P3 was higher than P2. Similarly for increased insulin levels (121,47±3,03 and 164,09±4,48 pg/ml). EKORMIN was effective in reducing FBG and MDA levels and increased insulin levels in diabetic rats. EKORMIN has antidiabetic effects and has potential for type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment.
Investigation of antioxidant activity from beetroot juice (Beta vulgaris L) as a healthy drink for the prevention of non-communicable disease
Authors: Amelia Ratih Tri , Ardyanto Tonang Dwi , Sari Yulia 
Published: April 2024

Non-communicable diseases can cause oxidative stress, which affects their pathophysiology. One of the recommended diets for preventing complications of non-communicable diseases (NCD) is a rich antioxidant diet. One of the foods rich in antioxidants is beetroots. This study aimed to assess the antioxidant content of locally obtained beetroot juice. Laboratory experimental methods were used to test the antioxidant activity of beetroot juice. Before the laboratory test, the panelists carried out a hedonic test. The beets were then juiced and checked for DPPH′ (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl). The beetroot was then juiced and checked for DPPH′ (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl). Statistical analysis was performed using the Kruskal–Wallis test. Results: The hedonic test showed that panelists preferred beetroot juice with lemon juice, with a 'like' range for the aroma and viscosity and a 'neutral-like' range for the taste and color of beetroot juice. The antioxidant content in 300 ml of beetroot juice was 53,34 ± 0,13%. In conclusion, beetroot juice has a high antioxidant content and health benefits in preventing NCD.
Antioxidant activities (DPPH and ABTS method) from extract of Bangle rhizome (Zingiber cassumunar) using different method of extraction
Authors: Sari Kartika , Rahmadi Anton , Rohmah Miftakhur , Saragih Bernatal , Salam Iddris 
Published: April 2024

Antioxidants are important for the prevention of oxidative stress, which can cause various degenerative diseases. Bangles contain bioactive components with antioxidant potential. Processing affects the active compounds in food, including angle. This study aimed to determine the effects of the blanching and extraction methods on the antioxidant activity of Bangle. This study focused on three factors: blanching treatment extraction technique, time, and type of extraction solvent. Analyses of antioxidants using the DPPH and ABTS methods were conducted in triplicate for each sample. Data were analyzed using ANOVA. The results of this study show that the method, time, and type of solvent significantly affect the antioxidant activity of bangle rhizome extracts. The best treatment for antioxidant activity of Bangle rhizome was blanching treatment by adding 0,05% citric acid solution in the sonication extraction method for 30 min with ethanol as the solvent. The IC50 value on the DPPH method was 20,61±0,76 mg/g, and the percent free radical scavenging value was 87,11±3,04%. The IC50 value on the ABTS method is 20,79±0,29 mg/g and a percent free radical scavenging activity value of 92,75±0,13%. This study provides key insights for choosing effective extraction methods to increase antioxidant activity in natural materials, such as Bangle rhizomes.
Single-stage laparoscopic treatment of a cholecystoduodenal fistula with perforated small bowel ileus and fibrinous purulent peritonitis. A single case study
Authors: Demtröder C. R. D. , Murnik M. , Kirchmeyer P. , Giger-Pabst U. , Dajchin D. 
Published: April 2024

Gallstone ileus is a rare complication of recurrent cholecystitis and one of the rarest causes of mechanical bowel obstruction, with an increasing incidence in the elderly. We present a case of multiple small bowel perforations of the jejunum due to gallstone obstruction and the incidental finding of high‑grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasia of the appendix. To our knowledge, this is the first such case to be described and completely resolved by a laparoscopic approach.
An 83‑year‑old woman presented to our emergency department with severe vomiting, constipation, and deterioration of her general condition. A computed tomography scan revealed thickening of the gallbladder with a continuous aerobe to the duodenum, a mechanical obstruction of the small intestine at the transition to the ileum, and a thickened and calcified appendix. Due to a high suspicion of gallbladder perforation with the formation of a bilio‑duodenal fistula, the patient underwent an emergency exploratory laparoscopy, which revealed a small bowel perforation in three segments with marked local fibrinous, purulent, and stercoral peritonitis of the left hemiabdomen. The gallstone was retrieved through the perforated small bowel, and a partial small bowel resection and a cecal wedge resection were performed laparoscopically. Small bowel continuity was restored with an anisoperistaltic side‑to‑side jejuno‑jejunostomy. The patient was discharged on postoperative day eight.
Despite advances in imaging, gallstone ileus remains a diagnostic challenge. Because the disease occurs predominantly in elderly patients, gallstone ileus remains associated with high morbidity and mortality. It remains unclear from the literature whether the optimal surgical management of bilioenteric fistula is best resolved by a single‑stage or a two‑stage approach.
Circulating microRNA-21-3p in patients with arterial hypertension
Authors: Koval S. M. , Snihurska I. O. , Mysnychenko O. V. , Penkova M. Y. , Galchiska V. Y. 
Published: April 2024

Objective — to study changes in the blood plasma levels of microRNA‑21‑3p in patients with arterial hypertension (AH) and their relationship with the characteristics of the course of the disease.
Materials and methods. Examinations involved 24 patients with hypertension stage II and degree 2—3 (11 men, 13 women) aged from 42 to 60 years. The control group consisted of 12 practically healthy individuals, age and gender matching. The examinations were carried out in the Department of Hypertension and Kidney Diseases of the GI «L. T. Mala National Therapy Institute of NAMS of Ukraine». The degree, stage of hypertension and the presence of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD), established CVD and kidney disease were assessed in accordance with current recommendations. All patients underwent general clinical laboratory and instrumental examinations. The blood plasma level of circulating microRNA‑21‑3p was determined by quantitative reverse transcriptase‑polymerase chain reaction (qRT‑PCR) using reagent kits for monitoring and analyzing microRNA expression «TaqMan microRNA Assay» (ThermoFisher Scientific, USA). Small nuclear RNA U6 was used as a reference. Relative expression was calculated in relative units (r.u.) using the ΔΔCt method. Statistical analysis of the obtained data was carried out using standard methods with application packages Microsoft Excel and SPSS 19.0.
Results. A significant decrease in the plasma levels of microRNA‑21‑3p in patients with hypertension was established in comparison with practically healthy individuals. The most pronounced decrease in plasma microRNA‑21‑3p levels was observed in patients with the most severe hypertension (stage 3 AH) and in subjects, in whom antihypertensive therapy did not result in the achieving target levels of «office» blood pressure (BP). Significant negative correlations were found between the plasma microRNA‑21‑3p levels and hemodynamic parameters (BP levels) and the left ventricular myocardial mass index — an indicator of the severity of left ventricular hypertrophy, one of the key lesions of target organs. The obtained results indicate the presence in patients with hypertension of a significant deficiency in the production of microRNA‑21‑3p, which, according to the literature data, has pronounced antihypertensive and cardiovascular‑ and renoprotective properties.
Conclusions. A significant decrease in the blood plasma levels of microRNA‑21‑3p, the endogenous regulator of gene expression with antihypertensive and organoprotective properties, was established in patients with hypertension in comparison with practically healthy subjects. The revealed decrease in the blood plasma levels of this microRNA was enhanced at severe and uncontrolled hypertension and associated with the degree of hypertensive heart damage. The data obtained indicate the important role of microRNA‑21‑3p in the hypertension pathogenesis and the prospects of finding methods for correcting its production.