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Socio-cultural origins of beer naming in the Kirov region
Authors: Moskvin Artem , Kushova Irina 
Published: April 2024

Russia in its history has experienced completely different attitudes of the population towards alcohol consumption and, at times, diametrically opposite approaches of the state to its regulation: from dry laws to widespread encouragement, from the northern type of alcohol consumption (dominance of strong drinks) to the southern type (dominance of low-alcohol drinks). In this sense, today we are experiencing a unique situation: in modern Russia, beer (a low-alcohol drink) is taking the lead in the alcoholic beverage market. Beer is again becoming, in fact, a people's drink. This circumstance makes interesting and relevant the question of studying beer consumption in the historical context. How has the consumption of alcohol in the past influenced its consumption today? Is there any cultural connection between the eras? Or is today's beer culture starting from scratch? We have tried to answer these questions by studying modern beer naming.
In this article the socio-cultural origins of modern beer names are analysed on the example of draught beer shops in the city of Kirov. The names are analysed in the context of successive major Russian historical epochs. The study was conducted using a content analysis method of three hundred and seventy beer names collected by the authors in the first half of 2023 in twenty-two beer shops in the city. Three strategies used for naming beer were identified: pre-revolutionary (these names are closely related to the names of varieties from various Western European countries), Soviet (built on the negation of the pre-revolutionary strategy, based on the development of new, unique names) and post-Soviet (modern names that do not correlate with either the pre-revolutionary or Soviet strategy). The study revealed that the most popular strategies are pre-revolutionary and post-Soviet (38 per cent each of all names considered), while the least popular is the Soviet strategy (24 per cent of all names considered). In addition, the coefficient of uniqueness of the strategy used is introduced, which allows us to understand how diverse the use of a particular strategy in sales is. It is shown that pre-revolutionary and post-Soviet beer naming strategies are most often used in beer sales, while the Soviet strategy is the least popular, which indicates the special characteristics of the beer consumer community.
Power in small Russian cities: managerial problems and motivation of actors
Authors: Chirikova Alla 
Published: April 2024

The paper analyses Russian municipal power on the example of small Russian cities. The analysis is based on the results of an empirical study conducted with the author's participation in six small towns in Perm Krai, Ivanovo and Tambov regions. The research was conducted in two stages. The first stage consisted of 69 in-depth interviews with representatives of local and regional elites and experts conducted in 2012-2015. At the second stage in 2018 -2020, 64 interviews were conducted, including as well the same respondents who were interviewed at the first stage. In 2023, several additional interviews were conducted with experts in the city G of Perm Krai due to the dramatically changed situation.
The conducted research allows us to say that the problem field of small towns has not changed so significantly over the years. The problems are still concentrated around the theme of deteriorating socio-economic situation, taxes and personnel deficit. At the same time, managerial problems of the authorities are growing due to the deficit of personnel in small towns, managerial weakness of some heads of small towns. Among the new problems are pandemic, insufficient number of leaders in the corps of municipal managers, and the consequences of SWO. The analysis of the motivational profile of the heads of municipal entities and their teams has shown that in recent years the level of motivation and management efficiency have increased among the heads of cities. The elites' and population's demand for power has significantly increased, which could not but affect the internal motivation of actors. The empirical study on the example of one single-industry town demonstrated that a small town despite all resource and other constraints can continue to develop if a partnership model of interaction between local authorities and strategic leaders of a large company is formed. However, it does not always guarantee that the achieved efficiency of interaction between government and business will remain unchanged if the federal government interferes in the system of relations between the two actors.
WITHDRAWN: Numerical Study on the Performance Evaluation and Thermal Management of Automotive Exhaust Thermoelectric Generator using Pin fins
Authors: Veer Chander , Kansara Keyur , Singh Shobhana 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
The utilization of thermoelectric power generators presents a viable prospect for the recuperation of waste heat that results from exhaust gases within the automotive sector. The optimal performance of thermoelectric modules in waste heat recovery applications is heavily dependent on the design of the heat exchanger. The current study employs numerical methods to examine the efficacy of pin-fin configurations on the hot-side heat exchanger surface in enhancing heat transfer and thereby improving the conversion efficiency of TEG. Specifically, the study explores the impact of inline, staggered, and progressive arrangements of pin-fins in the direction of the exhaust stream. The heat exchanger is subjected to variations in fin thickness ranging from 10 mm to 18 mm to improve heat transfer in each configuration. The study conducts simulations on every fin configuration, utilizing three distinct inlet velocities (4 m/s, 6 m/s, and 8 m/s) and five different inlet temperatures (423 K, 473 K, 523 K, 573 K, and 623 K). The assessment of the heat exchanger’s performance is conducted by means of the thermalhydraulic performance coefficient (THPC) and the temperature uniformity index. Meanwhile, the evaluation of the TEG device’s performance is carried out by estimating its rated power output and the conversion efficiency of TEG. According to the findings, the staggered fin arrangement exhibits the highest Thermal Hydraulic Performance Coefficient (THPC) and power generation capability, while the progressive and inline fin configurations follow in descending order. The utilization of fins with a thickness of 18 mm in a staggered arrangement yields a peak rated power output of 53.42 W. The implementation of pin fins in a staggered configuration within the heat exchanger amplifies the heat transfer from the exhaust gas to the thermoelectric module. Consequently, there is an increase in the output power with respect to the given temperature difference.
Effect of SGLT2 Inhibitor Dapagliflozin on Biomarkers of Tubular Injury in Patients with Acute Heart Failure: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Gojaseni Pongsathorn , Wattanakul Jananya , Chuasuwan Anan , Chittinandana Anutra 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors improve cardiovascular outcomes in acute heart failure (AHF) but are associated with a transient rise in serum creatinine. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of SGLT2 inhibitor on urinary biomarkers of tubular injury in patients with AHF. Patients who hospitalized for AHF were randomized to dapagliflozin added to standard of care or control group for 28 days. The primary outcome was the change of urinary [TIMP-2] x [IGFBP7] by NephroCheck® from baseline. Out of the 32 patients who underwent randomization, 25 eligible individuals were enrolled for analysis. Compared with control group, dapagliflozin group significantly reduced urinary [TIMP-2] x [IGFBP7] after 7 days [dapagliflozin: -0.03 ± 0.11 (ng/mL)2/1000; control: +0.4 ± 0.14 (ng/mL)2/1000; P = 0.022] and continue this trend until the end of the study. In terms of clinical outcomes, dapagliflozin has demonstrated a trend towards decrease in acute kidney injury (AKI) events compared to the control group (33.3% vs 46.2%; P = 0.513). The changes in serum creatinine, and adverse events showed no differences in either group. In conclusion, initiation of SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with AHF significantly decrease the urinary AKI risk markers TIMP-2 and IGFBP7, that supported protective effect of SGLT2 inhibitor on renal tubular injury.
Trial registration number: The study was registered with the Thai Clinical Trials Registry TCTR20221003002.
Vascular Access Related Infections in Hemodialysis Children and the Impact of Implementation of CDC Guidelines and Tools on the control of these infections: A Single Centre Experience from Egypt
Authors: Moselhy Sawsan S. El , El-Sharawi Mohamed Nasr , Elhady Marwa W. Abd , Khamis Mohamed Awad , Said Ragia Marei 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Background: Vascular access related infection (VARI) is a serious issue in pediatric end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients on regular hemodialysis. Multiple infection control rules have been highly endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Objective: To estimate the frequency of vascular access related infections in hemodialysis (HD) children and to assess the effect of implementation of CDC guidelines and tools on prevention of VARI.
Subjects and methods: This study was conducted on 110 patients with ESKD on regular hemodialysis at the Pediatric Dialysis Unit, Ain Shams University in the period from August 2019 till September 2021; retrospectively for one year and prospectively for another year after implicating the CDC infection control procedures.
Besides full history taking, vascular access history and thorough clinical examination, the lab investigations for VARI diagnosis and echocardiography were done. CDC infection control procedures were implemented for one year and VARI was re-evaluated.
Results: The total number of patients enrolled in the study was 110, they were 58 males (52.7%) and 52 females (47.3%). The incidence of infection per 1000 vascular access days in both years was highest in patients with NTVCs (10.447 /1000 NTVC days, 6.861 /1000 NTVCs days) followed by patients with TVCs (1.051/1000 TVC days, 0.604 /1000 TVC days) then patients with AVF, (0.141/1000 AVF days, 0.046 /1000 AVF days). The mortality from vascular access related infections in the first year was higher than in the second year, 5 patients (10.2%) and 1 patient (3.8%) respectively.
The average duration of hospital stays (PPY) due to VARI (total admission days 8.09 and ward admission days 6.41) in the first year were significantly higher than in the second year 4.04, 3.20 days/PPY respectively, but there were no significant differences in the average duration of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) admissions between the 2 years of the study (1.68, 0.84 days/PPY respectively).
Conclusion: The incidence of vascular access infection (VAI) is higher with non-tunneled catheters and lowest with Arteriovenous fistulae (AVF). To reduce the risk of VARI and hospitalization, proper infection control procedures must be implemented.
PD-1 inhibitors combined with chemotherapy or lenvatinib in advanced gallbladder cancer: A retrospective comparative study
Authors: Song Hao , Tan Xiao-yu , Liang Xiao-lu , Liu Bin , Ma Hong-yan 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Background
Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a refractory primary cancer. Some GBC patients are prone to recurrence even after surgical resection. In such cases, chemotherapy is the most common non-surgical treatment. The emergence of programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitors and targeted therapy have provided an additional option for those suffering from advanced tumors.
Methods
This was a retrospective study involving patients with advanced GBC treated at the Shanghai Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital between June 2019 and June 2022. The patients who received a PD-1 inhibitor (tislelizumab) with chemotherapy or with lenvatinib were retrospectively analyzed. The Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST 1.1) was used as the efficacy evaluation standard. The overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), and tumor marker CA199 were evaluated.
Results
This study involved 61 patients with advanced GBC. Of these, 32 patients received tislelizumab and GS (gemcitabine and TS-1) chemotherapy, whereas 29 patients received tislelizumab and lenvatinib. For the Tislelizumab plus GS chemotherapy group, the median OS and PFS were 19.64 ± 11.81 (95% CI: 16.47–25.20) and 15.44 ± 13.42 (95% CI: 12.08–22.25) months, respectively. For the lenvatinib group, the OS and PFS were 13.06 ± 9.41 (95% CI: 9.72–16.63) and 10.34 ± 10.03 (95% CI: 6.56–14.13) months, respectively. The ORR and DCR were 59.38% and 81.3%, respectively, for the Tislelizumab plus GS chemotherapy group, which were significantly longer than those for the Tislelizumab plus Lenvatinib group. Treatment-related adverse events were similar between the groups.
Conclusion
Tislelizumab combined with GS chemotherapy provides a safe and more efficient treatment option for advanced GBC patients.
Improving Postoperative Outcomes for DoC Patients: The Role of BIS-Monitored Depth Regulation
Authors: Chen Xuanling , Qin Xuewei , Zhuang Yutong , Li Zhengqian , Liang Zhenhu , Zhang Hua , Yao Lan , Li Xiaoli , He Jianghong , Guo Xiangyang 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Objective: To assess whether maintaining an appropriate depth of anesthesia using the Bispectral Index (BIS) could enhance outcomes following spinal cord stimulation (SCS) device implantation in patients with chronic disorders of consciousness (DoC).
Methods: A total of 103 patients with DoC who underwent SCS implantation were reviewed between January 2019 and December 2021, of whom 83 met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients were categorized into the BIS group (n = 45) and the non-BIS group (n = 38) based on whether BIS monitoring was used during the operation. Relevant data, such as disease course, cause, anesthesia, and operation time, were collected. Preoperative Coma Recovery Scale—Revised (CRS-R(preoperative)) score, postoperative CRS-R(24h), and postoperative CRS-R(3m) changes were recorded.
Results: The CRS-R(3m) score was significantly higher in the BIS group than that in the non-BIS group (preoperative), with a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05). Furthermore, in the CRS-R(24h), the BIS group demonstrated a higher score than the non-BIS group, with a statistically significant difference noted (X2 = 8.787, p = 0.004). When assessing the improvement in consciousness in the multivariate logistic regression analysis model, it was revealed that the thalamus independently influenced the enhancement of consciousness (p < 0.05). Throughout the follow-up, one patient in the BIS group experienced a decline in consciousness from a minimally consciousness state (MCS)- to-vegetative state, whereas two patients in the non-BIS group passed away during the follow-up.
Conclusion: For patients with DoC undergoing SCS implantation under general anesthesia, employing BIS monitoring during surgery to regulate the depth of sedation under general anesthesia can reduce propofol dosage and influence the brain network. Patients can benefit from improved hearing, as observed in the CRS-R(24h). We recommend using BIS to monitor the depth of anesthesia in patients with DoC to enhance overall patient outcomes.
Experimental study on the mechanism of nanoparticles improving the stability of high expansion foam
Authors: Zhang Yixiang , Feng Shilong , Bai Junhua , Zhu Jianlu , Li Yuxing 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

High expansion foam (Hi-Ex) is recommended to suppress the leakage and diffusion of cryogenic liquid due to its light weight and large volume. However, the disadvantages of low stability and high break rate under environmental conditions are all limited the further application of the Hi-Ex foam in vapor mitigation and fire extinguishing. So that, this paper focus on the effect and mechanism of nanoparticles in stabilizing Hi-Ex foam. Three kinds of nanoparticles with different concentration were selected to evaluate the effect of foam half-life and the mechanism of solid particles on improving the foam stability. The results indicated that different particle concentrations can improve the foam stability to a specific extent, and the maximum improving of half-life can increase by 95.4% in presence of the hydrophilic SiO2 at 0.5 wt%. Meanwhile, the hydrophilicity, size and morphology of the particles have a specific impact on the foam stability. From the microscopic point of view, it was observed that the bubble size gradually increases with time by two processes of ripening and coalescence and satisfied in a logarithmic distribution. While, the liquid film thickness remarkably decreases in a large decline rate of 77.1% due to foam drainage without particles and the adsorption and accumulation of nanoparticles on foam lamella can provide a spatial barrier for the film thinning and the inter bubble diffusion. So that, the microscopic interaction mechanism of improving the foam stability between the nanoparticles and bubble have been further explored and revealed in these two aspects.
Collaborative Strategies for Adolescent Suicide Prevention: Insights from Slovakia and Kyrgyzstan
Authors: Salimova Leila , Rusnáková Markéta 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Objective
The study aimed to analyze the role and effectiveness of multidisciplinary teams in preventing adolescent suicide within educational settings in Slovakia and Kyrgyzstan.
Materials and Methods
Qualitative research methods were employed, involving semi-structured interviews with 10 specialists from Slovakia and Kyrgyzstan. The study assessed the collaborative efforts of various professionals involved in suicide prevention.
Results
Despite differing levels of development and implementation of multidisciplinary team concepts, findings revealed a generally positive impact of collaborative efforts in both countries (more structured in Slovakia and less developed in Kyrgyzstan). Multidisciplinary teams in educational settings strive to create supportive environments for adolescents, contributing significantly to mitigating various issues during their formative years.
Conclusions
Prevention efforts require coordinated action among multiple social institutions with unified strategies. While progress has been made, there remains potential for further development, particularly in improving cooperation among specialists, national recognition of youth suicide as a critical issue, and institutionalizing procedures to elevate the status and education of multidisciplinary teams.
Significance: This research provides innovative insights into the effectiveness of multidisciplinary teams in suicide prevention among adolescents. By suggesting comprehensive strategies for team collaboration, it offers valuable contributions to reducing youth suicide rates in both Slovakia and Kyrgyzstan.
The effect of Levodopa and Stimulation on post-surgery Freezing of Gait in STN-DBS Parkinson's Disease patients: a clinical and kinematic analysis
Authors: Barbosa Raquel , Bastos Paulo , Lobo Patricia Pita , Rodrigues Catarina , Valadas Anabela , Guedes Leonor Correia , Mano Beatriz , Alberto Sara , Paixao Vitor , Rosa Mário , Matias Ricardo , Martins Daniel , Mendonça Marcelo , Coelho Miguel 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

Background
Despite the long-term efficacy of high-frequency (HFS) subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS) on appendicular symptoms, its benefit on freezing of gait (FOG) is less clear. Mechanisms and optimal therapeutic approaches to this type of FOG remain unclear.
Objective
Assess acute post-surgery FOG response to levodopa and stimulation
Methods
17 PD STN-DBS patients with a FOG score (item 3.11) ≥ 2 in the MedON/StimON condition were evaluated under 5 experimental conditions, including a low frequency (60Hz) condition maintaining the same total energy delivered. In each condition, gait and FOG episodes (#FOG) were assessed using clinical (including a 3x14 meters Stand-Walk-Sit task) and kinematic metrics using a set of Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs).
Results
At a cohort level, compared to MedOFF/StimOFF, #FOG was significantly reduced in the MedONStimON 130Hz condition. A high variability in individual responses were seen regarding individual responses to LD or stimulation. While ~ 29% of patients worsened their FOG with LD and were rescued by DBS, ~ 18% presented the reverse pattern. No significant differences were observed in #FOG when low and high frequency were compared, however MDS-UPDRS axial subscores were significantly lower in 60Hz condition. Gait variability emerged as the strongest kinematic dimension associated with FOG. A convolutional neural network model trained to identify FOG episodes on sensor data from an independent cohort of PD presented a good correlation with clinical FOG metrics (r > 0.54).
Discussion
FOG presenting in the Best-Functional state after surgery is mostly a therapy-resistant FOG partially improved by stimulation and medication. The clinical and kinematic heterogeneity in FOG responses to LD and stimulation (including frequency) should be clinically considered. IMU based tools can provide powerful methods to identify FOG episodes, study gait phenotypes and clarify the circuit mechanisms of FOG, whose treatment remains an unmet clinical need.
Seismic performance evaluation of precast post-tensioned high- performance concrete frame beam-column joint under cyclic loading
Authors: Pang Xuefei , Li Yangchun 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Precast concrete structures have developed rapidly because they meet the requirements of green and low-carbon social development. In this paper, a precast post-tensioned high-performance concrete frame beam-column joint was proposed, and the low-cycle reversed load test was performed on the four proposed joints. The main differences between the four joints are the different prestress values applied by the joints and whether the beam-column joint is provided with L-shaped steel. The seismic performance indexes such as hysteresis curve, stiffness degradation, deformation capacity, energy dissipation capacity and residual deformation of each node were obtained through experiments. By comparing various seismic performance indicators, it could be found that the use of high-performance concrete could effectively avoid the phenomenon of local crushing of concrete due to excessive prestressing. At the same time, it was found that the setting of L-shaped steel plate at the beam-column junction could effectively avoid the early damage at the beam-column junction. On the basis of the test, the three-line restoring force model of the joint was established by the method of experimental regression analysis. The model could better reflect the stress situation of each stage of the joint. Based on the experimental and theoretical analysis, the finite element analysis model of the joint was established, and the model calculation results were in good agreement with the experimental results.