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Foreign Open Access Journals in the Field of Librarianship: Opportunities for Publishing Research Results
Authors: Volkova I. N. 
Published: January 2024

Open access journals are widespread, including the field of library science. The purpose of the article is, basing on the results of the analysis of foreign journals on library science topics, to prepare a list of journals for potential publishing Russian scientists’ articles in them.The selection of journals was carried out on the platforms Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Dimensions, Lens.org and Scimago Journal & Country Rank. Non-thematic journals were eliminated from the initial sample of journals; the remained ones were analyzed according to the following parameters: reflection of journal data on major world open access resources, indexing in international databases (Web of Science and Scopus), quartile (Q1 и Q2 from Scimago Journal & Country Rank), as well as open access models, price policy and availability of an open license.In addition, the studied journals were checked for presence/absence in the “black” lists of journals. Based on these data, the general “portrait” of library open access journals was compiled and the list of recommended foreign open access journals for publishing the Russian scientists’ results of research was marked out.The study embraced 220 open access journals.The results indicated the Directory of Open Access Journals (57, 7 %) as the main platform for journal selection. About 64 % of journals were free of charge for authors with publishers (universities or associations) covering the costs of publishing articles themselves. “Diamond” (about 63.5% of journals) and “Green” (about 43, 5 % of journals) were identified as the dominant open access models, indexed in Web of Science and Scopus – about 60 % of open access journals.The study also revealed the problem of correct reflection of open access journals on the platforms (discrepancy of topic, type of the document, etc.). The list of 12 highly rated journals that library scientists could use when searching for information and publishing their research results in the open information space was compiled, and analyzed for publications of Russian authors in them over the past 5 years (2018–2023).
Bilocal Field Theory for Composite Scalar Bosons
Authors: Hill Christopher 
Published: January 2024

We give a bilocal field theory description of a composite scalar with an extended binding potential,
that reduces to the Nambu–Jona–Lasinio (NJL) model in the pointlike limit. This provides a
description of the internal dynamics of the bound state and features a static internal wave-function,
ϕ(⃗r), in the center-of-mass frame that satisfies a Schr¨odinger-Klein-Gordon equation with eigenvalues
m2. We analyze the “coloron” model (single perturbative massive gluon exchange) which yields a
UV completion of the NJL model. This has a BCS-like enhancement of its interaction, ∝ Nc the
number of colors, and is classically critical with gcritical remarkably close to the NJL quantum
critical coupling. Negative eigenvalues for m2 lead to spontaneous symmetry breaking, and the
Yukawa coupling of the bound state to constituent fermions is emergent.
Comparison of In-Vitro Bacterial Susceptibility to Common and Novel Equine Wound Care Dressings
Authors: Simpson Merrill , Hendrickson Dean , Hyatt Doreene , Rao Sangeeta 
Published: January 2024

The goal of this study was to determine the relative susceptibility of four common equine wound pathogens to ten different types of antimicrobial agents based on minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC). Additionally, to describe the comparison of bactericidal activity of medical grade Manuka honey, local honey, and commercial, food-grade honey to other commonly used wound dressings. The objective is to provide veterinary practitioners with comparative data on the use of a variety of antimicrobial dressings for inhibiting growth of common wound bacteria. MIC and MBC for Manuka, store, and local honeys were comparable to those of sterile gauze, sugar, and hypertonic saline. Across bacterial species, local honey proved to have more bactericidal activity when compared to Manuka and commercial, food-grade honey. The MIC and MBC for PHMB gauze and foam was consistently at a higher dilution compared to the other antimicrobials. The majority of antimicrobials exhibited stronger inhibitory and bactericidal activity against a Streptococcus zooepidemicus isolate obtained from a wound compared to other bacteria that were ATCC lab acclimated. Additional research for in-vivo applications needs to be done to see whether differences exist in effective wound management.
Enterococci in Ruminant Carcasses at a Slaughterhouse: Prevalence, Virulence Factors and Antibiotic Resistance in Turkey
Authors: Cebeci Tugba 
Published: January 2024

Enterococci are widely acknowledged as prominent pathogens in hospitals, with the potential to transfer resistance genes, virulence factors, or other characteristics that increase their ability to survive in humans. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and diversity of Enterococcus species in healthy sheep, goat, and cattle carcasses, as well as to analyze the antimicrobial resistance phenotype/genotype and the virulence gene content. During 2019–2020, carcass surface samples of 150 ruminants were collected in a slaughterhouse. A total of 90 enterococci, comprising 5 species, were obtained. The overall prevalence of enterococci was found to be 60%, out of which 37.7% were identified as E. hirae, 33.3% as E. casseliflavus, 15.5% as E. faecium, 12.2% as E. faecalis, and 1.1% as E. gallinarum. Virulence-associated genes of efaA (12.2%) were commonly observed in the Enterococcus isolates, followed by gelE (3.3%), asaI (3.3%), and ace (2.2%). Characteristic resistance genes were identified by PCR with an incidence of 6.6%, 2.2%, 1.1%, 1.1%, 1.1%, and 1.1% for the tetM, ermB, ermA, aac(6’)Ie-aph(2&quot;)-la VanC1, and VanC2 genes, respectively. The high resistance to quinupristin-dalfopristin (28.8%), tetracycline (21.1%), ampisilin (20%), and rifampin (15.5%) was distributed among two, four, four, and five of the five species, respectively. The resistance of Enterococcus isolates to 11 antibiotic groups was determined and multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains occupied 18.8% of the Enterococcus isolates. The study&#039;s results showed that there were enterococci in the slaughterhouse that were multidrug resistant (MDR) and had a number of genes linked to virulence that could be harmful to human health.
A Subdural Dissection of Cerebrospinal Fluid Causing Cauda Equina Centralization After Durotomy
Authors: Zielinski Emily , Beutler Graham , Hajewski Christina J. , Sasso Rick 
Published: January 2024

Case:
A 61-year-old woman with recurrent left L5 radiculopathy underwent revision L4-5 decompression complicated by incidental durotomy requiring primary repair. Postoperative course was complicated by wound drainage and headache. Repeat magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated cerebrospinal fluid dissecting a plane deep to the dura mater but superficial to the arachnoid, with the collection compressing the cauda equina in an atypical horizontal and linear fashion. Nonoperative treatment was ineffective, and she required revision decompression and dural repair.

Conclusion:
Spine surgeons should recognize this finding on postoperative imaging as a potential sign of an incomplete dural repair necessitating return to the operating room.
Delayed Presentation of Bowel Injury Associated with Pelvic Fragility Fracture in Patient with Bladder Sling
Authors: Meshay Ian M. , Robbins Jordan B. , Wainwright Jared , Sonstein Joseph , Person Joshua , Hagedorn John C. 
Published: January 2024

Case:
An 85-year-old woman with a history of bladder mesh sling placement sustained a pelvic fracture and extraperitoneal bladder rupture after a ground-level fall. The patient underwent cystorrhaphy and percutaneous anterior column screw placement. Free air was identified on abdominal computed tomography scan on postoperative day 5. Exploratory laparotomy revealed a sigmoid colon perforation and extensive bowel adhesions to the anterior pelvis.

Conclusion:
This is the first report describing bowel injury and associated bladder rupture in a pelvic fragility fracture related to a prior bladder mesh sling. This case highlights the importance of obtaining a thorough surgical history when treating pelvic injuries.
Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO Nanoparticles and Their Application on Cotton Fabrics to Obtain Superhydrophobic Surfaces
Authors: Ebrahim Mai , Saffour Ziad 
Published: January 2024

حضرت جسيمات أوكسيد الزنك النانوية ZnO (NPs) بطريقة كيميائية رطبة عند درجتي حرارة مختلفتين (30-90) ̊C باستخدام كلوريد الزنك كبادئ في وسط مائي. تم توصيف جسيمات أوكسيد الزنك النانوي المحضر باستخدام المجهر الإلكتروني الماسح (SEM) ,حيود الأشعة السينية (XRD) ، وطيف الأشعة تحت الحمراء (FTIR) ، أشارت أنماط الأشعة السينية الى بنية سداسية (wurtizte) بمتوسط حجم بلوري (19.5-23nm) لجسيمات أوكسيد الزنك المحضرة عند درجتي الحرارة (30-90 ̊C)على التوالي. أظهرت صور المجهر الالكتروني الماسح أنه مع زيادة درجة الحرارة ، تغير شكل جسيمات أوكسيد الزنك النانوي من الأسلاك النانوية إلى االشكل الكروي . لتصنيع قماش قطني فائق المقاومة للماء. تم غمر القماش في محلول غروواني لأوكسيد الزنك بتركيز (1٪) ,ثم تعديله لاحقًا بحمض الشمع . تم توصيف القماش القطني المعالج باستخدام المجهر الإلكتروني الماسح (SEM) واختبار زاوية التماس (CA) .أظهرت نتائج المجهر الالكتروني الماسح أن جسيمات أوكسيد الزنك النانوي المحضر عند(90 ̊C) خلق خشونة على سطح القطن أفضل من جسيمات أكسيد الزنك النانوي المحضرعند (30 ̊C). أظهرت نتائج اختبار زاوية التماس CA خصائص فائقة الكره للماء لعينات أوكسيد الزنك النانوي المحضر عند(90 ̊C) ، بينما أظهرت عينات أوكسيد الزنك النانوي المحضر عند(30 ̊C) خصائص كارهة للماء فقط بعد التعديل بحمض الشمع. تم استخدام تراكيز مختلفة من حمض الشمع لجعل سطح أوكسيد الزنك كارهاً للماء. أظهرت نتائج زاوية التماس (CA) أن القماش القطني المعالج بأوكسيد الزنك النانوي المحضر عند الدرجة (90 ̊C) المعدل ب 1٪ وزناً من حمض الشمع أظهر سطحاً فائق الكره للماء بزاوية تماس (CA=154̊ ).
Antibacterial Efficacy of 940 nm Diode Laser against Cariogenic Bacteria (Tooth Decay-causing Bacteria)
Authors: Jameel Noha M. , Taher Hanan J. 
Published: January 2024

تسوس الأسنان هو مرض معدي منتشر للغاية تسببه بكتيريا موجبة بشكل رئيسي المكورات العقدية الطافرة والتي تعتبر العامل المسبب الرئيسي لتسوس الأسنان. في السنوات الأخيرة ، كانت هناك زيادة هائلة في استخدام تقنية الليزر في الطب وطب الأسنان ، وقد ثبت أن لها تأثيرًا كبيرًا مضادًا للبكتيريا دون أي ضرر لأنسجة الفم. كان هدف الدراسة هو تقييم فعالية ليزر الصمام الثنائي كعامل مضاد للجراثيم ضد بكتيريا بجرعات مختلفة. تم اجراء الدراسة على بكتريا المكورات العقدية بتركيز106 مستعمرة لكل مليلتر والتي تلقت اشعاع ليزر من ليزر ثنائي الصمام ذي الطول الموجي 940 نانو متر لفحص ثلاثة قدرات مختلفة ( 1 واط, 2 واط, و 3 واط) لمدة 30 ثانية من وقت التعرض, وتم استخدام الكلوروهيكسيدين كمجموعة تحكم ايجابية. تم حساب النمو البكتيري بعد 24 ساعة من التعرض لليزر.النتائج اظهرت فرق احصائي عالي بالمقارنة مع مجموعة التحكم السلبية بدون معالجة. كإستنتاج, الدراسة الحالية وضحت ان ليزر الصمام الثنائي 940 نانومتر كان ناجا وفعالا في تقليل نمو بكتيريا المكورات العقدية وبجرعات مختلفة.
Evaluation of the Potential Protective Role of Galangin Associated with Gold Nanoparticles in the Histological and Functional Structure of Testes of Adult Male Albino Mice Administrated with Carbon Tetrachloride
Authors: Abeed Bassem Sultan , Al-Shmgani Hanady Salim 
Published: January 2024

الكالانجين Galangin (Gal) هو فلافونويد طبيعي من مصادره جذور نبات Albina Kalanga . يمتلك العديد من الفعاليات الدوائية مثل مضاد للأكسدة والسرطان والالتهابات. تهدف الدراسة الحالية إلى تعزيز فعالية الكالانجين من خلال استخدام جسيمات الذهب النانوية AuNPs كنظام لتوصيل الدواء ضد السمية التي يسببها رباعي كلوريد الكاربون في أنسجة الخصية لذكور الفئران البيض. تم تقسيم اثنين وأربعين من الفئران البيض إلى سبع مجموعات (6 فئران / مجموعة)، كانت المعاملة بمحلول رباعي كلوريد الكاربون لمدة أسبوعين بالحقن داخل الصفاق , (1 مل / كغم) مرة واحدة في الأسبوع لكل المجاميع ماعدا مجموعة السيطرة، بعدها حقنت مجموعة بجسيمات الذهب النانوية ومجموعتين تم حقنها بالكالانجين بتركيزين ، وتم حقن مجموعتين بمحلول الاقتران AuNPs + Gal بتركيزين, .تم وزن أجسام الحيوانات وأخذ عينات دم لتحليل هرمون التستوستيرون والخصيتين لغرض الوزن والدراسة النسيجية في نهاية التجارب. أظهرت الدراسة أن أنسجة الخصية للفئران المعاملة برباعي كلوريد الكاربون كان لها أمراض مختلفة مقارنة بمجموعة السيطرة ، وكانت مستويات هرمون التستوستيرون في مجموعة CCl4 أعلى بكثير من تلك الموجودة في مجموعة السيطرة. أظهرت النتائج من مجموعة الاقتران AuNPs + Gal انخفاضا كبيرا في آثار سمية CCl4 على خصيتي الفئران ، مع عودة مستويات هرمون التستوستيرون إلى طبيعتها وتحسين تركيب الخصية النسيجية. كانت نسبة أوزان الخصية إلى وزن جسم الحيوان في المجموعة المحقونة ب AuNPs أعلى بكثير من تلك الخاصة بمجموعة السيطرة ،. في الختام ، كشفت النتائج أن الكالانجين عند اقنرانه مع جزيئات الذهب النانوية يمكن أن يقلل بشكل فعال من الامراض النسيجية والوظيفية التي يسببها CCl4 ، مما يقدم حلا طبيعيا واعدا يحتاج إلى مزيد من التطوير
In Silico Comparison of Main Proteinase Inhibitors for Different Coronaviruses
Authors: Jihad Tahani W. , Hussien Hyffaa Y. , Qaba Mohammed A. M. Ali , Ismail Ghassan Q. 
Published: January 2024

فيروسات كورونا تضم فيروسات الحمض النووي الريبي الموجبة مع نتوءات بروتينية شوكية تسمح للفيروس بالاختراق والتأثير على الخلايا المضيفة. ان ظهور فيروس كورونا المتلازمة التنفسية الحادة الوخيمة (SARS-CoV) ومتلازمة الشرق الأوسط التنفسية التاجية (MERS-CoV) ، كأمراض مميتة بفيروس كورونا البشري، مم اثار اهتمامًا كبيرًا في المجتمع الطبي. ان التفشي السريع والعالمي لفيروس كورونا البشري الجديد الناتج عن سلالة جديدة من الفيروس التاجي 2 (CoV-2) ادى إلى تعزيز الحاجة لايجاد علاج فعال لCOVID-19. ان انزيم MPro برز كهدف علاجي جذاب لفيروسات كورونا، وهو المسؤول عن النسخ والنسخ المتماثلة لفيروسات كورونا. ان تشخيص ادوية محتملة هي حاجة ملحة وحاسمة للمجتمع الطبي. تم استخدام الالتحام الجزيئي استعمل لوصف انزيم البروتيز وتقييم قدرة العديد من مثبطات انزيم MPro الطبيعية المعروفة والمختبرة مختبريا. تم اختيار ستة وسبعين مركبًا طبيعيًا ذو فعالية مثبطة معروفة وأربعة أدوية مختبرة ضد CoV-1 اختيرت في دراسة الالتحام الجزيئي. كشفت دراساتنا النظرية أن العديد من هذه الجزيئات تظهر الفة ارتباط عالية للعديد من انزيمات CoV-2 ومقارنة المفضلة منها مع انزيمات CoV-1 و MERS. يشير بحثنا إلى أن هذه الجزيئات يمكن أن تكون مثبطة لانزيم CoV-2 MPro. مما يدل على إمكانية إعادة توصيفها كمركبات مضادة للفيروسات على نطاق واسع.
Asymmetrical Microfracture Density Across an Active Thrust Fault: Evidence from the Longmen Shan Fault, Eastern Tibet
Authors: Wang Hu , Luo Peisheng , Liang Yi , Li Dongming , Li Kaijin , Deng Lin , Chen Lichun 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Microfracture density in fault damage zones can reflect spatial variability that decays in intensity as a function of distance from the fault, which is crucial in understanding the mechanical, seismological, and fluid-flow properties of the fault system. However, few studies explored the characteristics of fracture density between the two sides of active dip-slip faults due to rare field observations. Here, we measured and modeled microfractures across an active thrust fault associated with the 2008 Mw 7.9 Wenchuan earthquake in the Longmen Shan, eastern Tibetan Plateau. The results showed that the microfracture density at the Qingping site developed more intensely in the hanging wall than in the footwall for an exposed thrust fault, indicating an asymmetrical pattern. The hidden thrust fault at the Jushui site showed that microfractures developed more intensely in vertical planes in the hanging wall than in the footwall, whereas microfractures developed similarly in horizontal planes within the two sides, indicating a quasiasymmetrical pattern. Comparing the data at the two sites with computational modeling, we suggest that fault geometry might exert a first-order control of the asymmetrical microfracture density pattern, which is helpful for revealing different deformational behaviors of rock masses in the fault damage zones and better understanding the hanging-wall effect for evaluating seismic hazards on active thrust faults.
On the Influence of Grain Size Compared with Other Internal Factors Affecting the Permeability of Granular Porous Media: Redefining the Permeability Units
Authors: Díaz-Curiel Jesús , Biosca Bárbara , Arévalo-Lomas Lucía , Paredes-Palacios David , Miguel María J. 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This study first reviews the influence of grain size on the permeability of porous granular media in comparison to other factors, especially the sorting of grain size distribution, in order to improve the physical knowledge of permeability. The aim of this research is to counter the widespread misconception that the characteristics of water flow in granular porous media can be associated exclusively with an area regarding grain size. This review involves two different aspects. First, the dependence of the intrinsic permeability on the particle size distribution is highlighted, independently of the other internal factors such as porosity and average grain size, by simply reviewing the main existing formulas. Second, the historical literature on the influence of the average grain size in porosity is analyzed, and it is compared with the influence of the granulometric sorting. The most recognized data show that the influence of each of these two factors is of the same order, but it was not expressed in mathematical form, so a relationship of porosity versus average grain size and sorting is established. The two aforementioned steps conclude that the factors influencing permeability do not advise the use of area dimensions because it leads to only link permeability with the average grain size, especially when nonspecialists come into contact with earth sciences. Finally, after a review of the historical evolution of the permeability units, they are redefined to avoid the common misconception that occurs when the established unit leads to only a partial understanding of the key parameters influencing permeability.
Phage Therapy: Leveraging Machine Learning and Big Data techniques to Unveil the Evolution, Innovations, and Global Landscape in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
Authors: Fonkou Maxime Descartes Mbogning , Kong Jude Dzevela 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Phage therapy patent analysis, spanning from 1955 to 2023, reveals a substantial growth in the field, particularly since the early 2000s, with a peak in patent filings in 2021. The study identified key thematic areas, with “Compositions for Bacterial Infection Treatment” being the most prominent among the ten identified topics. Geographically, Asia, especially China, emerged as a leader in patent production, although U.S. patents showed greater citation impact, indicating a significant influence on global research. The analysis also highlighted diverse sectoral contributions with commercial and academic entities actively involved, and the importance of collaborative dynamics in driving innovation. This underscores a dynamic, evolving landscape in phage therapy, marked by regional disparities and a shift in research focus towards broad-spectrum medical applications and treatments for bacterial infections.
Advancing Transnational Assessments of Biodiversity Drivers in European Agriculture with an Updated Hierarchical Crop and Agriculture Taxonomy (HCAT)
Authors: Schneider Maja , Gackstetter David , Prexl Jonathan , Meyer Sebastian T. , Körner Marco 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Modern agriculture plays a significant role in driving the decline of global biodiversity. The homogenization of landscapes, the reduction of natural habitats, and the intense use of pesticides are substantial factors for natural species populations to shrink or even disappear. However, despite significant advances in research, still today, the impacts of cropping systems on biodiversity are challenging to quantify. One primary reason for this is the lack of available agricultural data. The data from the Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS) of the European Union’s (EU) Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) give new potential to improve the basis of information for agroecological research in Europe. Within the framework of the CAP, European farmers are required to declare their cropping arrangements to official authorities to receive corresponding subsidies in exchange. The nationally applied crop taxonomies are, however, not harmonized across Europe, which hinders transnational analyses of agriculture and its environmental impacts. To overcome this barrier, we developed a Hierarchical Crop and Agriculture Taxonomy (HCAT) to harmonize administrative, agricultural data from 16 EU member states. With the release of our upgraded second version of HCAT, we demonstrate how a harmonized CAP data set can aid in identifying drivers of biodiversity in agricultural landscapes at both national and international scales.
Prioritizing Asset Information Requirements for Data-Driven Decision Making: A Fuzzy AHP Approach of Ethiopian Public University Buildings Cases
Authors: Desbalo Muluken Tilahun , Woldesenbet Asregidew Kassa , Yehualaw Mitiku Damtie 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Digitization of a building infrastructure requires the creation of big data that needs to be modelled and integrated into digital platforms from initial/design phase to operation & maintenance phases to serve as a single source of reliable information. This insufficient integration and/or transition of building information modelling (BIM) into asset management has posed challenges in the operation & maintenance performance. Thus, it is compulsory for owners and end-users to invest in creating digital data for built assets in taking advantage of incorporating building information modelling (BIM) into operational functions. Nevertheless, creating a BIM-enabled asset management and development of a big data repository is costly, time-consuming and requires expertise that may not be achievable without specific targets to make data-driven decisions. The aim of this study is to prioritize the information requirements using building improvement/adaptation, maintenance/ preservation and deconstruction/disassembling as strategic decisions in built asset management. The data for the pairwise comparisons among criteria, strategic decisions, and information requirements was collected from 11 expert’s using AHP pairwise questionnaire. The collected data was transformed into triangular fuzzy logic to overcome the lack of precision and uncertainties of human thought process. A fuzzy-AHP approach is utilized to analyze the collected data. The degree of importance of all forms of information requirement is determined in relation to the strategic decisions. The results showed that all forms of information requirements varies with the type of strategic decision. The results of the present study can help built asset owners and their representatives to define information need based on the decision type using criteria for efficient built asset management.