Abstract:Background: Preterm birth, a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, presents numerous challenges including reduced growth rates and heightened stress levels. Massage therapy has emerged as a potential non-invasive intervention to address these issues in preterm infants. This study aims to evaluate the effects of massage therapy on the growth parameters and stress levels of preterm infants in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)setting. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted involving preterm infants in an NICU. Participants were randomly assigned to either a massage therapy group or a control group receiving standard care. The massage therapy group received moderate pressure massage for 15 minutes, three times daily, over a period of 10 days. Growth parameters(weight, length, and head circumference) and stress levels (assessed through behavioural and physiological indicators) were measured at baseline, and on the 1st, 5th, and 10thdaysofthe intervention. Results: The massage therapy group demonstrated significantly greater improvements in weight gain, length, and head circumference compared to the control group. Additionally, the massage group showed a significant reduction in stress behaviours and physiological stress indicators over the intervention period. Conclusion: Massage therapy appears to be an effective intervention for enhancing growth and reducing stress in preterm infants in the NICU. These findings suggest that massage therapy could be a valuable addition to the care of preterm infants, potentially leading to better developmental outcomes.
Abstract:This study advances critical insights into the governance dynamics of UNESCO World Heritage sites, interrogating how state-driven tourism policies prioritize mass visitation economies while systematically marginalizing community agency in heritage management. Focusing on Mexico’s Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacán—a monumental archaeological complex inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1987—and its adjacent Pueblos Mágicos (Teotihuacán and San Martín de las Pirámides), the research unravels the paradoxical coexistence of global heritage prestige and localized sociocultural disenfranchisement. As a nexus of Mesoamerican civilization and contemporary neoliberal tourism, Teotihuacán offers a seminal case for analyzing the tensions between preservation mandates, economic exploitation, and participatory governance in Latin America. Employing an exploratory mixed-methods approach, the study synthesizes qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with policymakers, heritage administrators, and local stakeholders, alongside critical discourse analysis of tourism legislation and UNESCO operational guidelines. This methodology reveals how institutionalized "topdown" frameworks—epitomized by Mexico’s Programa Pueblos Magicos (PPM)— instrumentalize cultural heritage as a marketable commodity, privileging infrastructural investments in mass tourism hubs (e.g., visitor centres, souvenir corridors) over inclusive community development. While UNESCO’s designation reinforces the site’s scientific and symbolic capital, the PPM’s neoliberal ethos transforms intangible heritage into consumable experiences.
Abstract:While the Laptev Sea sedimentary basin belonging to the shelfal area of the Arctic Ocean is promising in terms of hydrocarbon discoveries, its geologic complexity hinders petroleum geologic studies and estimation of its hydrocarbon potential. Existing contradictory views about the tectonic framework and evolution of the Laptev Sea cause considerable uncertainties concerning its prospects. The current situation resulting by the fact that our basic understanding of the geology of the Laptev Sea margin was mostly established before 2000 and was based on a limited amount of seismic data, often of compromised quality. Still, recent years have seen the accumulation of a considerable amount of G&G data capable of improving our understanding of the Laptev offshore geology, although it has not been generalized and comprehensively reviewed to date. A unified dataset comprising both historical and newly acquired G&G data created in the course of this project enabled to revise the tectonic framework of the Laptev Sea. The comprehensive review of the information provided a consistent model for the tectonic evolution of the studied territory and clarified some controversial questions.
Abstract:A review of both historical and recent geological and geophysical data has provided a comprehensive examination of the sedimentary cover architecture in the Laptev Sea, as well as the tectonic conditions for its evolution. The well-established hypothesis regarding the rift-driven origin of sedimentary basins in the Laptev shelf has been challenged based on extensive geophysical data obtain ed in recent years and the results of fission track and radiometric dating of rock samples from the surrounding onshore area. Structural mapping of the entire Laptev shelf has allowed for the delineation of the main sequences, revealing the development of sedimentary basins, including shifts in depocentres and temporal changes in sedimentation rates. The current understanding of Arctic Ocean tectonic development, which is grounded in plate tectonic theory, has facilitated geodynamic restoration in the study area. This endeavour has yielded a consistent background model suitable for subsequent basin analysis, geological risk assessment, and estimation of hydrocarbon potential.
Abstract:The sapwood proportion in sawdust prior to extraction plays a crucial role in determining the effectiveness of extracts against wood-decaying fungi and crop-damaging insects. This study, centred on the sawdust of five durable wood species from Côte d’Ivoire, revealed that sapwood proportions in individual sawdust samples can be predicted either directly from the sawdust or by analysing extracts obtained through ethanol-water extraction (50/50, v/v). The most accurate predictive models were developed for Milicia regia (Iroko) and Mansonia altissima (Bete). For Milicia regia, the model performances were r² = 0.92, RMSEc = 2%, and RPDc = 4.7 for sawdust, and r² = 0.82, RMSEc = 4%, and RPDc = 2.35 for its extracts. Similarly, for Mansonia altissima, the results were r² = 0.89, RMSEc = 3%, and RPDc = 3.13 for both the sawdust and the extracts. In the case of Nauclea diderrichii (Badi), the best predictive model was derived from its extracts, with parameters of r² = 0.82, RMSEc = 4%, and RPDc = 2.35. For Milicia excelsa (Iroko), the optimal model was based on its sawdust, yielding r² = 0.87, RMSEc = 3%, and RPDc = 3.13. However, predictive models for Khaya ivorensis (Acajou) exhibited poor performance, failing to accurately estimate the sapwood proportion. Since most extracts from these woods, with varying sapwood-to-heartwood ratios, have been tested for applications in agriculture and wood preservation, predicting sapwood content in sawdust facilitates the effective utilization of extracts derived from these wood species.
Abstract:Fibroids and keloids are two distinct medical conditions with no direct link or association. They involve different types of tissues and have distinct characteristics. Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that develop in the muscular wall of the uterus. They are composed of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue. They are typically found in the uterus. Fibroids can cause symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain or pressure, frequent urination, and reproductive issues. Keloids are raised overgrowths of scar tissue that can develop at the site of a wound or injury. They result from an overproduction of collagen during the healing process. It Can occur anywhere on the body, often at the site of a previous injury, surgical incision, or even spontaneously. Keloids are characterized by their raised appearance, extending beyond the boundaries of the original wound. They may be itchy, tender, and have a different texture compared to the surrounding skin. In summary, fibroids are related to the uterus and involve abnormal growth of uterine tissue, while keloids are related to the skin and result from an abnormal response to the healing process after an injury. There is no known direct connection between the two conditions, as they affect different tissues and have distinct etiologies. If there are concerns about fibroids or keloids, it is advisable to consult with a healthcare professional for proper evaluation and management.
Abstract:We have studied sedimentary basins in the Eastern Arctic Seas using a specialized step-\nby-step technique of paleotectonic and geodynamic analyses. The initial steps of the workflow\ninvolve analyzing present-day structural geometries of the main unconformities to define key\ntectonic stages in the evolution of the sedimentary cover. Specific aspects of vertical movement\nduring each stage are also examined. This is followed by the analysis of thickness maps of\nsedimentary strata between the main unconformities, and the determination of basin boundaries\nand areas of persistent downwarping. Next, we calculate and analyze sedimentation rates at each\nkey stage of evolution. Final steps involve examining paleogeographic environments, identifying\nstructural-formational complexes, and performing geodynamic zonation of the study area.\nPaleotectonic and geodynamic studies conducted as part of basin analysis have enabled us to\ndetect depocenters at each structural level, trace their migration amid the territory\'s geodynamic\nevolution, and estimate the rates at which sedimentary material has accumulated. The identified\nsedimentary basins have undergone their own evolution against the background of major tectonic\nevents that have taken place in the region. Specific aspects of this evolution are expectedly\nobserved in the internal structure of the basins.
Abstract:AbstractBackgroundChest pain is common among patients in emergency departments (EDs) worldwide, with significant implications for patient outcomes. This study aims to characterize patients presenting with non-cardiac and cardiac chest pain in the ED of The Cuban Hospital of Qatar.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective observational study from September 1 to October 31, 2023, involving 131 patients with chest pain, excluding 13, resulting in a final sample of 118 patients. We compared non-cardiac (109 patients) and cardiac (9 patients) chest pain across various demographic and clinical variables. Statistical analysis included Chi-square tests, odds ratios, and confidence intervals with a significance level of 95%.ResultsMales constituted 78% of the study population, with a significant proportion (49.2%) under age 40. Cardiac chest pain was more common in the 40 to 60-year-old age group (88.9%) and among Southeast Asians (66.7%). Obesity (28.8%) and hypertension (27.1%) were the most common risk factors. Non-cardiac chest pain predominated in cases without electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities (93.6%), while inverted T waves were most frequent in cardiac chest pain (55.6%). Most patients (93.2%) were discharged, with a higher admission rate for cardiac chest pain (44.4%).ConclusionPatients with cardiac chest pain were likely to be male, older, of Southeast Asian origin, and to have more risk factors, ischemic ECG changes, and elevated highly sensitive troponin T levels. Despite low-risk HEART (History, ECG, Age, Risk factors, and Troponin)/MACE (Major Adverse Cardiac Events) scores, these patients were admitted at higher rates. Current risk assessment tools may need adjustment to better identify cardiac chest pain patients requiring hospital admission despite low-risk scores.
Abstract:We deal with an instrument which seems to be close to branding, that is the impact of a term on our knowledge and for a better understanding of a certain situation or action.\n In fact, it’s about any public, influential and notorious person, related with economic policies or outstanding economic impact in society who receives the suffix-nomics linked to its name. \n This analyzed aspect is a contribution to the renewal of Economic Theory, putting at work elements of different economic domains. We used data from media and Internet sources regarding such blend words list and we’ve selected the most important with a sound impact on specialists or readers.\n Conclusion is that, in our opinion, the Surnamenomics treatment is very appropriate to those analyzed in the paper. At the same time, we think that revealing sound reasons, we can propose other names in such manner, but in order to be approved by a large base of professors, specialists and journalists, and after that to be spread all over the world and to remain stuck in the collective memory.
Abstract:Antibiotics are the medications used for treatment of bacterial infections or inhibiting their spread, most frequently by interfering with bacteria metabolism. For instance, the Zinacef antibiotic used in the investigation is a cefuroxime, which is a substance that belongs to cephalosporins antibiotics. Peptidoglycan is responsible for providing structural stability to the cell wall in bacteria. In gram-positive bacteria, such as Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, peptidoglycan is a vital component with a thickness of more than 10 layers, without which the cell cannot function properly. β-lactams antibiotics have been proven to inhibit the last step of peptidoglycan synthesis, thereby depriving the cell of the main protective layer.. However, as mentioned in Fundament of interest, there is evidence that some substances can decrease the efficiency of antibiotics in fighting bacteria. Moreover, some of them have both antimicrobial properties and properties that inhibit the effectiveness of antibiotics at the same time. In this work, an attempt was made to check What is the effect of water, tea, milk, grapefruit juice, coffee, and energy drink on the effectiveness of Zinacef antibiotic in inhibiting growth of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, investigated by measuring the zones of inhibition with use of a vernier calliper? The results and conclusions of the experiment were as follows: water does not contain substances that could somehow affect the effectiveness of the Zinacef antibiotic, tea properties have the smallest effect on Zinacef antibiotic effectiveness in inhibiting Lactobacillus Rhamnosus growth, in the experiment milk indeed negatively influenced the activity of Zinacef antibiotic. On the other hand energy drinks have blocked the activity of the antibiotic to a greater extent than coffee.