bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Characteristics of the epidemic process of Lyme borreliosis in the Sverdlovsk district over a 20-year period
Authors: Kolyasnikova N. M. , Chistyakova L. G. , Ponomareva A. V. , Platonov A. E. , Romanenko V. V. , Chekanova T. A. , Titkov A. V. , Ishmukhametov A. A. , Akimkin V. G. 
Published: May 2023

Relevance. The Sverdlovsk district is a tense natural focus for Lyme borreliosis (LB) with a constantly recorded incidence that exceeds these indicators in the Russian Federation and the Ural Federal region several times. LB is registered on 56 of 59 administrative territories of the district. Currently, the count of LB in the Russian Federation includes both infections caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato group Borrelia and infections caused by Borrelia miyamotoi sensu lato group Borrelia.Aim. To characterize the epidemic process of LB in the territory of the Sverdlovsk district over a 20-year period (2002–2021).Materials and methods. The paper uses data from federal and regional statistical observations, reporting materials of the Department of Rospotrebnadzor in the Sverdlovsk district for 2002–2021, methods of statistical analysis.Results and discussion. During the follow–up period (2002–2021), the incidence rate of BL in the Sverdlovsk district exceeded the average long-term level in the Russian Federation by almost 3 times, and in the Ural Federal region – by 1.8 times. Among the mechanisms and ways of transmission of LB pathogens, the vector-borne mechanism dominated (84.5%), the share of the unidentified pathway was 15.4%, alimentary (when using raw goat's milk) – 0.1%. The duration of the epidemic season for LB in the district was 10 months (from March to December) with a peak incidence in June. Cases of LB were registered among people of different ages, with a predominance in the group of 60 years and older (39.1%). An analysis of the distribution of people with LB by social composition showed that pensioners prevailed among them – 36.3%, officials made up 27.8%, unemployed – 14.1%. Among the cases, a high proportion of schoolchildren and children under 7 years old were noted. It was found that erythematous and non-erythematous forms of LB are registered in the district, with a predominance of erythematous (64.5%). The main etiological agent of the erythematous form is Borrelia garinii, while the non-erythematous form is Borrelia miyamotoi and B. garinii. In the general structure of morbidity, the number of cases of LB is largely determined by the city inhabitants (92.9%). There were no fatal outcomes in LB in the territory of the district during the studied period.Conclusions. Due to the lack of vaccination of LB worldwide, the only strategy to reduce the incidence of LB is non-specific prevention and timely diagnosis of the disease, including data from epidemiological history, clinical and laboratory diagnostics. The long-term clinical and epidemiological and laboratory studies conducted by us in the Sverdlovsk district allowed us to characterize the main manifestations of the epidemic process of LB and to improve the diagnosis of the disease.
Standards for the Epidemiological Investigation of Measles and Rubella Foci
Authors: Tsvirkun O. V. , Tikhonova N. T. , Gerasimova A. G. , Turaeva N. V. , Barkinkhoeva L. A. , Briko N. I. 
Published: May 2023

In practical medicine, standards for the provision of therapeutic and preventive care have been used for a long time, but in epidemiology this concept has not yet been reflected in regulatory documents. Epidemiologists need a standard of epidemiological investigation of cases of measles and rubella infection, which must be eliminated. The use of specific terms, the interaction of specialists of various profiles, the emphasis on the classification of the case – «local», «imported from the territory of another state», «imported from another territory of Russia», the need to assess the degree of secondary spread of infection imposes its own characteristics on the epidemiological investigation of measles and rubella cases. The use of standards would optimize this process, prevent errors and minimize the time of localization and elimination of the outbreak.The standard of epidemiological investigation of measles and rubella cases consists of three independent sections, such as examination of the focus, laboratory examination of patients and directions of information flows between medical organizations and organizations of the sanitary and epidemiological service. The main parameters of the epidemiological examination of a measles/rubella outbreak are — person, time, place, contacts; this is the sequence provided for when collecting and analyzing identification and epidemiological information about the patient. The laboratory research section determines the implementing organization, the type of clinical sample, taking into account the research method, the timing of taking the material for research, the volume, frequency, time of delivery of the material to the laboratory and the timing of obtaining the result. The epidemiological investigation ends with the execution of a number of documents, such as the «Map of the epidemiological examination of the focus of an infectious disease», «The Act of investigation with the establishment of cause-and-effect relationships», as well as the control of anti-epidemic measures. The model of the direction of information flows provides for the order of interaction of various organizations: the movement of reports, clinical samples, research results and «Maps of epidemiological examination of the focus of an infectious disease», etc., as well as regulated deadlines for the implementation of measures. Since the standard is a single, binding scheme of actions, the practical application of the standard of epidemiological investigation of measles and rubella will allow collecting and processing information in a single format throughout the country.
Можливості застосування інтеграції на рівні способів дій під час вивчення природознавства
Authors: Москаленко Микола , Миронець Людмила 
Published: May 2023

У статті розглянуто проблему інтегрованого навчання, заснованого на діяльнісному підході. У межах цього підходу питання реалізації інтеграції на рівні способів дій (навичок) змісту навчальних предметів залишається актуальним. Тому мета статті полягає у виявленні та обґрунтуванні застосування конкретних прикладів діяльнісного підходу до інтеграції змісту навчального матеріалу при вивченні інтегрованого курсу «Природознавство» в 5-6 класі. Установлено, що створення і впровадження нових модельних програм «Пізнаємо природу» в межах природничої освітньої галузі – новий етап інтеграції змісту природничих наук у загальноосвітніх навчальних закладах. Визначено специфіку тематичного та діяльнісного підходу до інтеграції змісту навчальної дисципліни. Підкреслено, що діяльнісний підхід – це інтеграція на рівні способів дій, навичок. Набуття таких навичок у процесі навчання – головне завдання діяльнісного підходу. Навчання відповідно до такого підходу передбачає певну діяльність щодо тіл і явищ живої та неживої природи, дуже далеких між собою за походженням, природою, характеристиками, властивостями, що буде елементом інтегрованого навчання на рівні способів дій. Указано, що набуті навички надалі можуть бути використані для розв‟язання різноманітних навчальних та життєвих проблем природничого характеру. Підкреслено, що діяльнісний підхід до інтегрованого навчання забезпечує академічну свободу вчителя. Вона полягає в тому, що вчитель може змінити предмет дослідження, але його діяльність повинна відповідати роботі над певною проблематикою, запропонованою в модельній програмі. Зазначено, що специфікою вивчення природничих дисциплін є необхідність частину уроків проводити за межами школи. У календарно-тематичному плануванні потрібно передбачати години на проведення занять «у природі». Наведені в статті приклади діяльнісного підходу до побудови інтегрованого уроку природознавства в 5-6 класі допоможуть вчителям краще орієнтуватись в особливостях численних модельних програм «Пізнаємо природу», які сьогодні пропонуються для роботи.
Starting university during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Turu Marc , Rossum Tom van , Gridley Nicole 
Published: May 2023

Abstract
In early 2020, universities across the world ceased face-to-face teaching due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This article explores the experiences of first-year UK university students during this time. Four main themes were identified in the data. Regarding course delivery, students valued the flexibility of blended learning, which involved attending some live sessions while working on others in their own time. Student interaction was mentioned to be critical for learning and how the use of webcams and breakout rooms can facilitate or hinder it. Regarding staff, continuous communication, availability and online drop-ins were highly valued and had a positive impact on satisfaction. Finally, while students benefitted from a coherent use of online tools provided by the university, they also valued the flexibility of using less-regulated tools, including social media.
PENGARUH BAURAN PEMASARAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN KONSUMEN MENONTON DI XX1 PALU GRAND MALL KOTA PALU
Authors: Latoki Labandingi , Badjamal Faigah A , Sakaria Maulid , Wahab Abdul , I Pagisi Eva Warta 
Published: May 2023

Pengaruh bauran pemasaran terhadap kepuasan konsumen menonton di XX1 pada Palu Grand Mall Kota Palu. Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dalam penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bauran pemasaran yang terdiri dari produk, harga, tempat, promosi, orang, proses, dan bukti fisik berpengaruh secara serempak terhadap kepuasan konsumen menonton di XX1 pada Palu Grand Mall Kota Palu. Metode yang digunakan penelilti bersifat survey verifikatif dengan alat bantu koesioner terhadap 80 responden. Hasil penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa Multiple atau koefisien korelasi (R) adalah hubungan antara ketujuh variabel produk, harga, tempat, promosi, orang, proses, dan bukti fisik terhadap kepuasan konsumen menonton di XX1 pada Palu Grand Mall Kota Palu sebesar 0.768 artinya hubungan variabel bebas (independen) terhadap variabel terikat (dependen) adalah kuat. R Square atau koefisien determinasi (R2) adalah melihat pengaruh antara variabel produk, harga, tempat, promosi, orang, proses, dan bukti fisik terhadap kepuasan konsumen menonton di XX1 pada Palu Grand Mall Kota Palu sebesar 0.591 atau 59.1% artinya pengaruh variabel bebas (independen) terhadap variabel terikat (dependen) sebesar 59.1% sedangkan sisanya 40.9% adalah pengaruh variabel lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini.
Kata Kunci: Produk, Harga, Tempat, Promosi, Orang, Proses, Bukti Fisik dan Kepuasan Konsumen.
The Role of Trace elements in Multiple Sclerosis.
Authors: Thamer Ammar A. , Mohammed Najeeb H. , Ibrahim Akram M. 
Published: May 2023

Fac Med Baghdad
2014; Vol.56, No.2
Received: Feb., 2014
Accepted April. 2014

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS) affecting young adults and is considered as the leading cause of non traumatic neurological disability of young adults (1). The pathogenesis of MS is still incompletely understood. Deviation of immune responses in a genetically susceptible patient plays a central role in its pathogenesis (2). Electrophysiological, spinal tap and Radiological tools are important laboratory investigations that have added so much to the clinical diagnosis and for the classification of MS (3 and 4).
Objectives: The aims of the study is to estimate and evaluate the oxidative status indirectly through the serum levels of copper, zinc, zinc/copper ratio and magnesium in patients with MS, in addition to their relation with patients` degree of disability.
Patients and Methods: 112 patients with multiple sclerosis and 50 subjects without any neurological or psychiatric diseases as control group were recruited in this study. The cases were collected from Baghdad teaching hospital, MS center, Baghdad, Iraq at the period from May 2012 to April 2013, and studied at the toxicology center in Al-Shaheed Ghazi Al-Hareri Hospital in the Medical city. All patients and control groups were tested for serum level of copper, zinc and magnesium.
Results: The present study showed that serum level of copper was significantly higher in patients than in control, while the serum level of zinc, zinc/copper ratio and magnesium, were significantly lower in patients group than the control group. Also there was a positive linear correlation between the patients` disability measured by Expanded Disability Status Scale score and Cu and Mg, while a negative linear correlation between Zn and Zn/Cu ratio.
Conclusion: There is a disturbed oxidative status in MS patients shown by the higher increment of Cu and decrement of Zn, Mg and Zn/Cu ratio in MS patients, in addition to their relation with patients` disability than the control group, making it easy to quantify and predict MS disability objectively.
Incorporating Innovative Interior Design Elements of Vintage Era: Introducing Old World Charm in the Conventional Cigar Lounge Environment
Authors: Javed Adeen 
Published: May 2023

The interest in cigar lounges developed in 1990’s when cities and government entities began instituting smoking ban but provided exceptions for establishments that catered to smokers. The current study aims to design a space that provides a pollution free environment. This approach eliminates all the distracting elements and focuses on encouraging one’s interaction with others in a cozy environment. Although, it has been ages that the concept of cigar lounges in Pakistan has become obsolete. The current study aims to revive cigar lounge & to design a deluxe space to fulfill the demands of a cigar Aficionado. This study is focused to design such a space, which is specifically remodeled and acquiesced to create the vibe of a cigar lounge. The importance of the cigar lounge is to stipulate an ethical and smoke free space for the people who treasure to soot a cigar. People who smoke cigar illustrate a status symbol that differs from the typical soul who doesn’t smoke a cigar. They are prone to be more conscious about their style & status. So, it is a main purpose of the current study to match the personality of a cigar enthusiast through designing a cigar lounge with the ambiance itself. The representative words designating a cigar lounge are sophisticated, luxurious, casual and convivial. This study states that the interior of the cigar lounge is the blend of Gothic baroque, rococo and the Victorian era. Such styles create an ambiance, which define Grace, sumptuous, and prestige. The final expression of a cigar room is an opulence of vintage era, which aesthetically defines the absolute grandeur and exceptionality.
Index Terms: Cigar Lounge, Convivial, Gothic, Luxurious, Victorian era, Vintage era.
Designing Multi-Functional Beeswax-Modified Fashion Garments for Vitriolage Victims
Authors: Khadim Sumia 
Published: May 2023

Acid attack or vitriol attack is an instance of brutality which is also an act of slinging acid by targeting another person’s body to disfigure their face in order to harm or kill them. Moreover, acid attack is a social concern which can cause physiological and economic problems. According to previous studies, 80% of the victims all around the world are women by gender. Hence, the current study is based on designing a women's wear collection for their safety. However, acid attack victims can’t use all types of fabrics to cover their burnt body parts. Therefore, beeswax is used to design their dresses which further facilitates them with the healing of their bruises. The application of beeswax finishes on the fabric is beneficial due to its natural characteristics which include antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, moisturizing / hydrating, and eco-friendly properties. The aim of this research project is to use both technology and art in designing floral and Zen motif patterns. The purpose of using them, as a source material for modifying and designing fabric, is to create an effective women’s wear collection. Furthermore, such collection is aesthetically pleasing and yields functional benefits to protect women’s skin from acid attacks as well.
Index Terms: beeswax finish, couture, multi-functional, vitriol attack
Reshaping Textiles: An Inspiration from Wassily Kandinsky
Authors: Khan Humda , Junaid Ahmad  
Published: May 2023

There will be several elements discussed in this article regarding my design inspiration from a renowned painter Wassily Kandinsky. Wassily was an eminent Russian painter and art theorist who is considered as the father of the abstract art. In this research, I endeavored to introduce alien elements in the domain of textiles by merging abstract concepts of Kandinsky’s painting with my textile products. Keeping in view the modern art, I have created my designs that could reshape the concept of textile décor regarding wall panels, setae and side-panels. In later sections, we will transit towards our design compositions, techniques and other mediums that have been incorporated within. The aim of this report article is concluded by my endeavor to justify as to how I came up with the innovative textiles ideas by extracting an inspiration from Kandinsky’s work which in the end is left up to the critiques and readers to decide as to how much I have succeeded.
Index Terms: Abstract art, Compositions and Impressions, Expressionism, Spirituality, Textiles, Wassily Kandinsky.
A Tale of the Evolution and Stylized Modification of Paisley in different Eras of the Sub-Continent
Authors: Shoukat Aleena 
Published: May 2023

The land of Kashmir is celebrated for the nature that abides within it, a place of immeasurable beauty, fabrics, color, scenic artistry and illustrative ways. Numerous fabrics of this land are unsheathed by their alluring, intricate, and delicate designs. Presumably, the well- known fabric patterns and designs among them are originated from the sub-Continent- namely, the “Paisley of Kashmir”. The art we shall be highlighting in this article shall be the Paisley motif from the land of Kashmir. Up to this day it is still used rigorously in variety of couture including wide range of casual domestic fabrics and gift particulars. The purpose of this article is to explore the literal background, origin, fashion, colorful patterns; and development in the motif, the present script and its use in the contemporary art world. Furthermore, my aim is to gain an in- depth knowledge on the content for which a series of interview schedule was held from the vast dealers of textile, needlewomen, embroiders of cloth, carpet manufacturers; and export dealers who had dealt with this Kashmir motif. This extensive exploration will not only enable us to dissect the use of Kashmiri motif but also contributes in knowing as how proactively it can be used to put extra touch of glamour for decorating home textiles such as bedcovers and dresses.
Index terms: Home textiles, Mango motif, Paisley of Kashmir, tadpole type pattern, teardrop.
Eufloria: An Exquisite Jewelry Brand Embracing Floral-tree Motif
Authors: Asma Ahmed  
Published: May 2023

The current study introduces a new jewelry brand Eufloria which is highly inspired by the combination of special floral-tree structure and Mughal era. The researchers’ designs infuse trees in the jewelry with a texture and color tones of Pakistani Mughal era into it. The current study is under the deep influence of Japanese culture and also aims to incorporate its fashion trends into it as well. The motive and objective behind these new designs of jewelry is to meet the demands of entire fashion industry of the current era. Jewelry has the ability to highlight women personality and bring out her best persona if a right jewelry is chosen for the right occasion. Today, the fashion industry is at its peak as the female models wear ornaments of variant styles on different events. These ornaments and their style are adopted by the modern-day women as they idolized celebrities. Furthermore, this study focuses on trending floral jewelry designs that are being appreciated by the younger generation, for instance, cherry blossom in shades of baby pink and ivory. In addition, we aim to design catalogues with its first collection along with inlays; and we will promote this vision via e-marketing platforms for which we shall create an Instagram and Facebook business page. These pages further include practice of a researcher’s designing skills for social media designing. This research work also reflects light on the package design for the products. Hence, it covers the entire graphic designing skills. In addition, online surveys will be conducted in order to determine the desirability of the project in this research.
Index terms: Eufloria, fashion ornaments, floral motifs, jewelry, Mughal era.
Khel Tale: An Interactive Animated Storybook App for Children
Authors: Fatima Mujahid  
Published: May 2023

According to the current study, children adores reading fairy tales or comics since their childhood. In today’s world, digital grounds have transformed storybooks into animated illustrations. In particular, famous studios like Disney are producing movies out of them to attract and influence millions of children. However, moral based stories have always been in demand to teach children that how to pay heed to the elder’s advice. Also, how to morally transform their behavior in a positive manner. Khel Tale is a modern version of animated storybook application for children to play which asks them to pick one of the main characters of their own choice, out of the story. Thus, children enjoy the consequences of making those choices at the end of the story. It is a choice based animated storybook that plays 3D animation clips in order to narrate the whole story to children through pictorial illustrations. The main purpose of this mobile application is to teach children regarding the importance of obeying the instructions of their elders through decision-based 3D animated stories. The application runs in landscape mode and is divided into further episodes. The content of each episode covers a small lesson for children. An episode begins by playing a fixed 3D animation video clip, and later on it offers two choices to children in order to particularly conclude the episode either with a good choice or a bad choice. Later, children can also see the consequences of their choices and actions in the story. The basic concept of this application revolves around a thought that mostly children are fascinated by the characters they observe in cartoons and read in stories. Hence, they start relating them to those characters. This concept is evolved by combining the approach of teaching to children through 3D animated stories where they can choose the characters to see the reaction of not listening to their elders. They also observe that what reward they can get if they actually act patient and listen to what elders advised them. Hence, the current study regarding Khel Tale application concludes it with the effectiveness.
Index Terms: Animated storybook, audio dubbing, computer animations, Khel Tale, teaching good behavior, 3D and 2D visual models