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Guía macrofotográfica digital: un camino hacia la enseñanza en ecología y conservación de insectos polinizadores
Authors: Gutierrez Galindo Kevin , Renis Cogollo Yuliana  Julieth 
Published: January 2025

En esta investigación se diseñó una guía macrofotográfica digital de insectos polinizadores, presentes en jardines ornamentales del Municipio de Puerto Colombia, Atlántico. En la primera etapa se identificaron las zonas urbanas con mayor diversidad de microhábitat, donde se documentaron a través de macrofotografías dos familias del orden Himenóptera: Apidae y Vespidae, que posteriormente en la segunda etapa fueron articuladas a elementos conceptuales de ecología y conservación de insectos polinizadores, dando lugar a una herramienta digital que integró la ciencia, la tecnología y la informática , publicado en Google Sites en el siguiente enlace: https://www.guiadeinsectospolinizadores.tk, disponible para los estudiantes del grado décimo de la Institución Educativa María Mancilla Sánchez, con el objetivo de identificar si la actitud ante el aprendizaje puede ser influenciada por la guía y mejorar el rendimiento académico en la asignatura de biología. Se aplicó un diseño cuasi-experimental, con la participación de 42 estudiantes del grado décimo, 18 pertenecían al grupo A y 24 al B, siendo primero el grupo control y el segundo el experimental. Los resultados de los Postest evidencian una actitud favorable ante el aprendizaje empleando la guía, viéndose reflejado en un rendimiento académico excelente en el grupo experimental.
Epilepsy and sleep: current diagnostic and treatment approaches
Authors: Shova N. I. , Bolshakova A. K. , Mikhailov V. A. 
Published: January 2025

Background. Multiple complicated interactions exist between sleep and epilepsy – sleep activating effect on emerging epileptic seizures, altered sleep pattern due to epileptic activity, antiepileptic drugs impact on sleep pattern in epilepsy patients, as well as comorbidity of sleep disorders and epilepsy.Objective: exploring a literature-based relationship between sleep and epileptic activity, as well as approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in epilepsy.Material and methods. Current literature review examined the data of presented analysis assessing a relationship between epilepsy and sleep. Publications were searched in the electronic databases PubMed/MEDLINE and eLibrary using key words and phrases: “epilepsy”, “sleep”, “antiepileptic drugs”, “sleep disorders”, “insomnia”, “obstructive sleep apnea syndrome”, “restless legs syndrome”, “depression”, “anxiety”, “non-psychotic mental disorders” in Russian and English.Results. A literature review revealed complex relationships between epilepsy and sleep disorders. Epileptic activity, especially at night, can fragment sleep, reducing its restorative potential and provoking higher seizure incidence and severity. It was also shown that different antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) have ambiguous effects on sleep patterns: sedative AEDs may improve sleep, but may cause excessive daytime sleepiness if dosage and timing of administration are inappropriate. Challenges in differential diagnosis of sleep disorders in epilepsy treatment were highlighted, requiring a multidisciplinary approach due to the difficulty in distinguishing between symptoms caused by both epileptic activity and AEDs side effects as well as associated psychiatric disorders. To address these issues, an algorithm for diagnosis and correction of sleep disorders in epilepsy patients was proposed, aimed at optimizing therapy and improving the quality of life in this patient cohort.Conclusion. Sleep disorders in patients with epilepsy can lead to the formation of a “vicious circle” and worsen the course of both diseases, therefore, it is necessary to ensure their timely diagnosis and correction.
Role of neuropeptide Y in development of valproate-induced eating behaviour disorder
Authors: Shnayder N. A. , Grechkina V. V. , Kissin M. Ya. , Dmitrenko D. V. , Nasyrova R. F. 
Published: January 2025

Background. Eating behaviour disorder (EBD) induced by valproic acid (VPA) is one of the components of the pathogenesis of a serious complication of therapy with VPA and its salts such as VPA-induced metabolic syndrome (MetS). About 20% of patients receiving VPA have weight gain, which is also a consequence of altered eating behaviour in such patients. Substances such as neuropeptide Y (NPY), leptin, orexin and ghrelin are involved in the regulation of eating behaviour. NPY has received special attention in recent years because it is one of the most potent brain orexigenic peptides and its expression level directly affects the quantity and quality of food intake. NPY overexpression is associated with EBD, food preferences, obesity, and MetS.Objective: to review preclinical and clinical studies of NPY role as a potential sensitive and specific serum biomarker of VPA-EBD, secondary weight gain and VPA-MetS development in children and adults with epilepsy.Material and methods. We analyzed Russian and foreign publications submitted to eLibrary, PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases between 2014 and 2024. The full-text articles in Russian and English (original studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, Cochrane reviews, and clinical cases) were analyzed. After the selection procedure, 53 out of 1105 publications retrieved by query keywords were included in the analysis.Results. VPA-EDB refers to multifactorial diseases, requiring to take into account the additive contribution of external (food education, eating habits of the patient and family members) and internal (key hormones and neuropeptides regulating appetite and food preferences, the dose and duration of VPA intake, the metabolic rate of VPA) factors while assessing a risk of its development. NPY-associated VPA-EDB affects dietary preferences in favor of high-calorie food and beverages, increases the frequency of meals, the risks of insulin resistance, hyperglycemia as one of the major domains in MetS pathogenesis.Conclusion. VPA-EBD requires timely diagnosis, as it can cause VPA-MetS. NPY is an important biomarker of VPA-EBD, because recent studies have convincingly demonstrated that this neuropeptide is involved in the regulation of eating behavior in patients with epilepsy.
Comparative study of the role of pronator quadratus repair versus no pronator quadratus repair in volar plate fixation of distal radius fractures
Authors: Kumar Shubham , Choudhary Rakesh , Rahman Shamir 
Published: January 2025

Background: There is a controversy regarding the merits of repairing pronator quadratus (PQ) following volar plate fixation of distal radius fracture via Henry’s approach. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the post-operative functional outcome between those with PQ repair vs those without PQ repair.
Methods: The 41 patients (33 males and 8 females) were included in this randomized controlled trial as per our inclusion and exclusion criteria. Of these 21 patients were in group A in which PQ repair was done and 20 patients were in group B in which PQ repair was not done. Both groups were compared with DASH score, wrist range of motion, post-operative pain and grip strength.
Results: The patients were followed up for minimum 1 year. Patients in both the groups shared similar baseline and demographic characteristics. There was no significant difference in the mean DASH score and mean grip strength at any point of time in follow up. However, wrist flexion at 6 weeks was better in group A (p=0.03) along with post-operative pain at 2nd and 6th week (p=0.035, 0.039).
Conclusions: PQ repair during volar plating of distal radius fractures does not provide any significant better functional outcome, range of motion and grip strength, especially in long run. But it reduced early post-operative pain significantly.
The Effect of Baduanjin Qigong on Impact of Disease and Sleep Quality in Elderly Fibromyalgia Patients
Authors: Saeed Ali Heiresh , Khanmohammadi Razieh , Arabameri Elahe , Shaw Ina , Shaw Brandon S. 
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Fibromyalgia is marked by widespread chronic pain, fatigue, and disrupted sleep, significantly impacting quality of life. This study aimed to explore the effect of Baduanjin Qigong (BQ) on impact of the disease and quality of sleep in elderly patients with fibromyalgia.

Methods: The study employed a semi-experimental design. A total of thirty-four elderly female patients with fibromyalgia were recruited through convenience sampling and allocated into two intervention groups: BQ group (n = 17) and a walking group (n = 17). The BQ protocol was conducted for 12 weeks, with sessions held three times a week. The walking group participated in a 12 week fitness walking program. Impact of the disease and quality of sleep were assessed at baseline and after 12 weeks using The Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Data were analyzed using paired t-test and independent t-test.

Results: The significant improvements were observed in PSQI total (t (16) = 3.65, p = 0.002), FIQR (t (16) = 3.76, p = 0.002), FIQR function (t (16) = 2.16, p = 0.04), FIQR symptoms (t (16) = 2.957, p = 0.009) in BQ group. There was a significant difference between the average post-test data of the walking group and BQ group in daytime dysfunction, with the BQ group performing better than the walking group (p ≤ 0.05).

Conclusion: BQ significantly improves fibromyalgia impact and sleep quality in elderly patients and reduces daytime dysfunction more effectively than walking. However, it is not superior to walking in other aspects of disease impact and sleep quality enhancement.
Health-Related Quality of Life and Gender Differences in Elderly People: a Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Bahrami Pegah , Farkhani Ehsan Mosa , Nourbakhsh Sima , Sarkhosh Maryam 
Published: January 2025

Introduction: As the population is aging, concerns are raised regarding the quality of life of elderly people. Men and women tend to experience aging differently due to socioeconomic differences. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the state of health-related quality of life and its gender-related discrepancies in the elderly population in Mashhad, Iran.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 elderly population in Mashhad, Iran. Following a multi-staged stratified sampling, participants were selected, and in order to complete the questionaries interviewed at their homes or the Health Center according to the participants’ priorities using the RAND 36-Item Health Survey (RAND-36). The survey consists of 8 scales of physical functioning (PF), role limitations caused by physical health problems (RP), role limitations caused by emotional problems (RE), social functioning (SF), emotional well-being (EW), energy/fatigue (EF), pain (P), and general health (GH). Data were analyzed using Chi-Square test.

Results: Men exhibited significantly higher scores on PF (71.38 ( ± 24.13) vs 57.63 ( ± 24.75), p =0.00), SF (74.22 ( ± 17.99) vs 67.27 ( ± 18.61), p =0.01), and p (77.38 ( ± 23.76) vs 64.79 ( ± 27.77), p =0.00) dimensions compared to women. Post-hoc analyses revealed that the main factors influencing the differences were variations between ages (60-65) with (70-75) and over 80 regarding PF, ages (60-65) with over 80 in RP, and finally, the difference attributed to ages (60-65) with (65-70) in GH. The comparison between the states of employment revealed that the employed individuals ranked higher in all dimensions except pain.

Conclusion: This study provides an overall description of the state of the health-related quality of life of the elderly in Mashhad underscoring the differences that genders exhibit in each dimension which calls for a broader gender-based assessment of quality of life in this population in Mashhad and Iran.
Comparing Personality Traits and Resilience Among Treatment-Seeking and Treatment-avoidant Elderly with Health Anxiety Disorder
Authors: Ghorbanalipour Masood , Hajihatamlou Somayeh , Hosseinlou Bahare , Nahr Ameneh Zardi 
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Treatment-seeking behaviors in elderly patients can facilitate timely diagnosis and effective intervention for health issues, whereas treatment-avoidant behaviors may contribute to the progression of diseases and an increased burden of chronic conditions. Understanding the psychological factors influencing these behaviors is crucial for improving health outcomes in this population. This study aimed to compare personality traits and resilience among elderly patients with health anxiety who exhibit treatment-seeking versus treatment-avoidant behaviors.

Methods: This fundamental research employed a causal-comparative design. The statistical population consisted of elderly patients with health anxiety who referred to Healthcare Centers in West Azerbaijan Province, Iran, in 2023. A sample of 60 patients was selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using the NEO Five-Factor Inventory, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and the Salkowski Health Anxiety Inventory. Hypotheses were tested using MANOVA.

Results: Significant differences were observed between treatment-seeking and treatment-avoidant patients in terms of personality traits and resilience (F (2, 57) = 11.28, p < 0.05). The findings highlighted that individuals with certain personality traits and higher levels of resilience were more inclined to seek treatment.

Conclusion: The study underscores the importance of considering personality traits and resilience as key factors when developing strategies for encouraging appropriate healthcare-seeking behaviors among elderly patients with health anxiety. Understanding these factors can inform tailored interventions to reduce treatment avoidance and improve overall health management.
Comparison of the Effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy on Mental Vitality in Caregivers of Elderly Parents
Authors: Noorali Zahra , Khakpour Reza , Jahangir Pante'a 
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Caregiving burden for older adults can impose significant physical and emotional demands, leading to a reduction in mental vitality among caregiver children. Effective psychological interventions are crucial to enhance their well-being.

Methods: This quasi-experimental study included two psychological interventions: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), with baseline, post-test, and follow-up phases, along with a control group for comparison. The research population comprised female caregivers who accompanied their older adults to health centers in Tehran. From a total of 169 individuals, 45 participants were selected through convenience sampling and were randomly assigned to three groups of 15 participants each, forming two experimental groups and one control group. Data were collected using the Ryan and Frederick Mental Vitality Questionnaire, and multivariate covariance analysis was applied for data analysis to assess the effectiveness of the interventions.

Results: The analysis showed that both ACT and EFT interventions significantly improved the mental vitality of caregiver children in the post-test and follow-up stages compared to the control group (p = 0.001). Additionally, EFT demonstrated a greater impact on enhancing mental vitality compared to ACT.

Conclusion: Emotion-focused interventions, such as EFT, can be considered a more effective approach for improving the mental vitality of caregiver children of older adults. This highlights the importance of incorporating tailored emotional support strategies in caregiver assistance programs.
The Effects of Multimodal Exercise Program on Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Elderly Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Authors: Naser Abbas Abdulameer , Dehkordi Khosro Jalali , Nasser Radhi Mahmoud , Taghian Farzaneh , Chitsaz Ahmad 
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a degenerative neurological illness characterized by various motor and non-motor symptoms that can lead to varying degrees of functional impairment. This study aims to investigate the effects of a multimodal exercise program (MEP) on functional capacity and quality of life in elderly patients with PD.

Methods: Thirty elderly patients with PD were randomly divided into two equal groups of MEP and control, with no significant differences in age, weight, and height. The variables of Functional Factors and Quality of Life were assessed in pre- and post-tests. MEP was performed five days a week for twelve weeks. Data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA at a significance level of p < 0.05.

Results: The study observed significant differences in quality of life, static balance, dynamic balance, wrist strength, and walking performance between the two groups of PD patients (p <0.001). The mean scores of quality of life, static balance, dynamic balance, and wrist strength in the MEP group were significantly higher compared to the control group (p <0.001). Additionally, after the intervention, the walking speed in the MEP group showed a significant improvement, with a lower completion time compared to the control group (p <0.001).

Conclusion: MEP can be used as a useful and effective method to improve quality of life, static balance, dynamic balance, wrist strength and walking performance of PD patients. Therefore, MEP (resistance, aerobic, and balance) is recommended as the most effective complementary therapeutic strategy for PD.
A Systems Engineering Framework for Safe and Secure LiDAR Perception in Autonomous Vehicles
Authors: Lingras Satyajit , Rumao Stalen , Basu Aruni 
Published: January 2025

This paper addresses the critical need for a revised systems engineering framework to ensure the safety and security of LiDAR perception software in autonomous vehicles. Traditional approaches, often rooted in waterfall methodologies, prove inadequate in addressing the complexity, stringent safety requirements (ISO 26262), and evolving cybersecurity threats inherent in this rapidly advancing field. We propose a novel framework that integrates best practices from Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), agile development, formal methods, and security-by-design principles, creating a holistic approach to development and validation. This framework directly tackles the limitations of traditional methods by incorporating iterative development cycles, rigorous verification and validation processes, and proactive security measures throughout the entire lifecycle. The framework’s practical application is demonstrated through a comparative case study analyzing DBSCAN and Euclidean clustering algorithms for object detection within a safety-critical Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system. This case study highlights the importance of algorithm selection, parameter optimization, and the crucial role of testing methodologies in achieving both high performance and compliance with ISO 26262 safety standards. Our analysis reveals significant performance differences between the algorithms, underscoring the necessity of a rigorous and data-driven approach to algorithm selection and validation within a comprehensive systems engineering framework. The research concludes by outlining key areas for future investigation, including advancements in algorithmic efficiency, robust sensor fusion strategies, enhanced cybersecurity measures (addressing both known and emerging threats), and the development of standardized testing and validation procedures to ensure the continued improvement and widespread adoption of safe and reliable autonomous driving systems. This holistic framework offers a significant contribution to the ongoing effort of building more robust and trustworthy autonomous vehicles, directly addressing the challenges of safety, security, and reliability in this rapidly evolving technology.
Radiographic Image of Fracture Healing with Bone Graft Equine Hydroxyapatite (BGEH) Implantation in Rabbits
Authors: Muhammad Zulfadillah Sinusi  , Fatmawati Dian , Amriani Rini , Liding Ulfa Desianti , Gifardi Muhammad Dirga 
Published: January 2025

Background: Fractures refer to the obstruction of bone continuity due to trauma, stress, or pathological abnormalities. One method to accelerate fracture healing is through bone graft implantation. Horses are commonly utilized by society, but horse bones are difficult for decomposers to break down, resulting in waste. However, the calcium and phosphorus content in horse bones is quite high, making them a potential material for bone grafting due to their more compact and hard structure. Research Objective: Research Objective: To make a bone graft from horse bones called Bone Graft Equine Hydroxyapatites (BGEH) and evaluate its effectiveness for fracture healing. Research Method: The sample in this study used eight rabbits and divided into two groups. The first group was the control group by doing defect in femur rabbit without any implantation, while the second group was the treatment group with horse bone graft (BGEH) implantation. The research procedure consisted of two stages: the creation of horse bone grafts and testing on experimental animal. Results: In two weeks, the control group showed the formation of a soft callus characterized by low density at the edges of the fragments. In contrast, the treatment group with BGEH showed the formation of a thin callus distributed evenly across the entire bone defect area provided by high opacity in whole defect of bone. At six weeks, the control group showed that the bone area was not yet completely covered but had reduced in defect diameter, whereas the treatment group had achieved complete closure due to the formation of a more organized hard callus and new bone formation. The results indicated that the use of horse bone grafts could be an alternative for fracture management as it could accelerate bone healing.

Keywords: Fracture, bone graft, hydroxyapatite, BGEH, equine
Critical Portrait of Vocational High School Accounting Teachers Sustainable Awareness in Indonesia
Authors: Sri Sumaryati  , Ivada Elvia , Susanti Asri Diah , Nurhaini Lies 
Published: January 2025

about their actions’ environmental and social impact, Education teaches students to think critically and responsibly towards the surrounding environment. Therefore, as the spearhead of education, teachers must be aware of sustainability education, so that they can teach it to their students Hence. This research explores the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards sustainable awareness, especially in accounting teachers, and analyzes the interdimensional relationship to sustainable awareness. This research uses a quantitative approach with a survey type of research. The data source for this study is 277 Vocational High School accounting teachers from the program of the institution's accounting and finance expertise, consisting of 239 females, and 38 males. They all participated in Teacher Professional Education at Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta in 2023. The instrument used in this study is the Sustainability Consciousness Questionnaire (SCQ), developed by Gericke et al. in 2019. As a result of this study, teachers have knowledge about sustainable awareness that is followed up with sustainable attitudes and behaviors even though they are not optimal. This result can be seen from the high average score on knowledge of sustainable awareness, not followed by a high score on sustainable attitudes and behaviors. The study results show that each component's scores are 3.44, 3.17, and 3.13. This means that knowledge of sustainable awareness is not balanced with sustainable attitudes and behaviors.