Original Literature Research Articles

Terminological Features of Studying the Language of Choreography (Based on Irish Dance Terms)

Introduction. The article examines issues related to the difficulties of describing poorly ordered terminologies. Domestic terminologists traditionally include choreography terminology among such types. This terminological area provides unique material for research, since it combines verbal specialized knowledge, as well as graphic illustrative explanatory support to clarify and record the body movements of performers. In connection with the development of the anthropocentric direction in linguistics, the study of the terminology of classical choreography, as well as the terms of folk dances, provides an opportunity to comprehend the technologies of art, in which the direct relationship of emotions, movement, strength of folk character, expression of freedom and the joy of being is manifested. Methodology and sources. Interest in the study of the terminology of humanitarian, economic and legal disciplines has become widespread in recent decades. The changed social context and social landscape have highlighted a huge layer of terminological vocabulary that was previously not in demand for large-scale terminology research.Methods of cognitive terminology allow us to consider not only systemic phenomena in terminology, categorization and conceptualization of special knowledge, but also key concepts that develop in synchrony and diachrony. The descriptive method and the method of definitional analysis are decisive for this work. The studied English terms of Irish folk dance were obtained by continuous sampling from original literature, terminological dictionaries and glossaries. Results and discussion. The uniqueness of the Irish folk dance terminology nomination lies, firstly, in the use of two languages: English and Gaelic. Secondly, the spread of the Irish diaspora across different continents creates the preconditions for the development of dance schools around the world and the consolidation of this bilingual terminology. In addition, organizing certification of teachers and holding festivals and competitions at the regional and world level contributes to the standardization of not only dances, but also terms. It seems that the publication of the best examples of dance heritage and recording them for posterity helped create the characteristic performing culture that we have seen in recent decades. Conclusion. The relevance of the work is due to the fact that the sphere of choreographic terminology in general and the terminology of Irish folk dances is an insufficiently studied area due to objective difficulties caused by the use of a combination of verbal and non-verbal resources to characterize dance movements. In addition, the study shows that the peculiarity of the terminological nomination, which, for historical reasons, preserves the balance of two languages, gives particular specificity to the contexts in which these terminological units operate.

Go back to the original sources please!

This column is intended to address the kinds of knotty problems and dilemmas with which many scholars grapple in studying health professions education. In this article, we address the dilemma of engaging with foundational works versus depending on summary articles. We argue that an over-dependence on secondary sources can lead to prejudices and unquestioned assumptions, and limit the constructive development of our field. We urge health professions education scholars to honour the original literature not just for their own learning and understanding, but so that the field can move forward in developing theory and methodology.

Surgical correction of posttraumatic triphalangeal joint flexion contractures of the fingers (systematic literature review)

Introduction Triphalangeal joint flexion contracture of the fingers is a common and challeging posttraumatic hand condition. The goal of surgical treatment is to correct finger deformity and increase interphalangeal range of motion.The objective was to systematize data on the causes of post-traumatic triphalangeal joint flexion contracture of the fingers and methods of surgical correction.Material and methods The original literature search was conducted on key resources including Scientific Electronic Library (www.elibrary.ru), the National Library of Medicine (www.pubmed.org), ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, Ovid databases according to PRISMA recommendations. Literature searches included both Russian and English studies, with one or more cases of post-traumatic triphalangeal joint flexion contracture of the fingers with the deformity surgically corrected. Cases of non-traumatic flexion contractures were excluded. Etiological factors of flexion contractures, heterogeneity of definitions and methods for recording the range of motion in the joint, anatomical features, surgical correction of flexion contractures and postoperative complications were reviewed.Results Common causes of flexion contractures included burns (32.3 %), dislocations and fracturedislocations of the finger joints (23.5 %). The median postoperative follow-up period was 13.5 months after surgical treatment. Surgical correction was produced with external fixation device (EFD) in 40 % of cases, open procedures performed in 50 % and a combined technique employed in one case (10 %). Based on calculations of the odds ratios of postoperative complications, a weak positive linear relationship was revealed between EFD and pain syndrome, and a weak negative linear relationship was observed between the open procedure and pain.Discussion There is heterogeneity of approaches regarding methods for correcting flexion contractures, surgical approaches, techniques for mobilizing joints and releasing the anatomical structures of the finger with open procedures, the distraction rate with EFD, methods for repair of soft tissue defects following the treatment of flexion contractures of interphalangeal joint of a finger.Conclusion Open procedures are commonly used for precise elimination of all components of flexion contracture of the joint and repair of soft tissue defects of the finger. A weak positive linear relationship was revealed between EF and pain syndrome. There was no significant correlation between open techniques and complications. There were no correlations between the treatment method and the contracture type; there are no treatment regimens for patients with this pathology.

Little-known Saniculeae genera: phytochemical studies and pharmaceutical activities

AbstractThis work initiates the original and updated literature review of the current state of research on the Saniculoideae subfamily, emphasizing the selected genera Saniculeae, namely Sanicula, Hacquetia, Astrantia, and Eryngium. Various parts of these plants, especially aerial parts and roots, have an immense range of medicinal uses in traditional medicine for a number of ailments. Phytochemical studies conducted on the Saniculeae species indicate that these plants synthesize metabolites belonging to diverse groups of compounds. These include triterpenoid saponins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, coumarins, volatile organic compounds, polyacetylenes, ecdysteroids, phytosterols, lignans, betaines, carotenoids, and anthraquinones. Some of the structures of these compounds are rare in the plant kingdom. The pharmacological potential of the Saniculeae species as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, antiprotozoal, antitumor, antidiabetic, hypocholesterolemic, and neuroprotective agents has been explored in several studies. In addition, traditional medicinal uses have been discussed to provide a comprehensive picture of this subfamily. It is known that these plants have been used to treat dermatological diseases, respiratory issues, gastrointestinal problems, inflammations, wound healing, and cancers. As far as the author is aware, this is the first study conducted on this subfamily. Therefore, this review paper is the first to examine the little-known Saniculeae genera regarding their phytochemical and pharmacological characteristics. Studies showed that Saniculeae genera synthesize distinct secondary metabolites. Therefore, further research should be conducted on the exploration of these metabolites. The pharmacological investigation should also validate their potential efficacy in treating specific ailments and support their inclusion in modern healthcare practices.

The Role of Micro Fulfilment Centers in Alleviating, in a Sustainable Way, the Urban Last Mile Logistics Problem: A Systematic Literature Review

This systematic literature review has as its aim to discuss how the use of micro fulfilment centers can help logistics and supply chain professionals in alleviating the urban last mile logistics problem. This systematic literature review adapts the SALSA approach, the PRISMA 2009 checklist, and the PRISMA 2020 flow diagram, while its validity is based on the utilization of the qualitative CASP checklist. In addition to the above, certain inclusion/exclusion criteria were used. The findings of this review underline that micro fulfilment centers are a key new approach in terms of alleviating the last mile logistics problem, in urban areas where space is extremely limited via a reduction in CO2 emissions, the use of new technologies not only in operations but also in the delivery of goods and the increase in customer satisfaction. This is an original and breakthrough literature review as it covers a gap in the existing literature that has to do with the role of micro fulfilment centers in urban areas in terms of alleviating the last mile logistics problem, a topic about which not much have been written until now as it is quite novel. This literature review gives a clear path for the researcher of the future in terms of approaching the urban last mile logistics problem via the lens of the use of micro fulfilment centers, while it contributes to the urban logistics industry in several ways.

Testing the Ability and Limitations of ChatGPT to Generate Differential Diagnoses from Transcribed Radiologic Findings.

Background The burgeoning interest in ChatGPT as a potentially useful tool in medicine highlights the necessity for systematic evaluation of its capabilities and limitations. Purpose To evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and repeatability of differential diagnoses produced by ChatGPT from transcribed radiologic findings. Materials and Methods Cases selected from a radiology textbook series spanning a variety of imaging modalities, subspecialties, and anatomic pathologies were converted into standardized prompts that were entered into ChatGPT (GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 algorithms; April 3 to June 1, 2023). Responses were analyzed for accuracy via comparison with the final diagnosis and top 3 differential diagnosis provided in the textbook, which served as the ground truth. Reliability, defined based on the frequency of algorithmic hallucination, was assessed through the identification of factually incorrect statements and fabricated references. Comparisons were made between the algorithms using the McNemar test and a generalized estimating equation model framework. Test-retest repeatability was measured by obtaining 10 independent responses from both algorithms for 10 cases in each subspecialty, and calculating the average pairwise percent agreement and Krippendorff α. Results A total of 339 cases were collected across multiple radiologic subspecialties. The overall accuracy of GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 for final diagnosis was 53.7% (182 of 339) and 66.1% (224 of 339; P < .001), respectively. The mean differential score (ie, proportion of top 3 diagnoses that matched the original literature differential diagnosis) for GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 was 0.50 and 0.54 (P = .06), respectively. Of the references provided in GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 responses, 39.9% (401 of 1006) and 14.3% (161 of 1124; P < .001), respectively, were fabricated. GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 generated false statements in 16.2% (55 of 339) and 4.7% (16 of 339; P < .001) of cases, respectively. The range of average pairwise percent agreement across subspecialties for the final diagnosis and top 3 differential diagnosis was 59%-98% and 23%-49%, respectively. Conclusion ChatGPT achieved the best results when the most up-to-date model (GPT-4) was used and when it was prompted for a single diagnosis. Hallucination frequency was lower with GPT-4 than with GPT-3.5, but repeatability was an issue for both models. © RSNA, 2024 Supplemental material is available for this article. See also the editorial by Chang in this issue.

Service quality in higher education: A literature review

In a time where the student experience increasingly mirrors a customer-centric approach, universities are tasked with fulfilling the role of comprehensive educational service providers. This paper presents a comprehensive literature review on service quality in higher education, focusing on various generic and industry-specific scales. The primary objective of this article is to analyse and compare prominent measurement scales such as SERVQUAL, SERVPERF, HEdPERF, UnivQual, and HiEduQual. Each scale is defined according to its original literature and provides a foundational understanding of their respective constructs and factors. To achieve a nuanced comparison, the paper examines these scales based on the number of factors extracted from studies and their characteristics. The analysis reveals a great diversity and specificity of factors in measuring service quality across different higher education contexts. Beyond that, the paper analyses a database of 45 selected peer-reviewed articles to understand the practical application of service quality scales in empirical research. This examination considers multiple dimensions such as the country of focus, the statistical procedures employed, and the research methods. These dimensions offer a rich comparative insight into the trends in service quality research within higher education. Additionally, the study delves into the number and names of factors identified in each article, mapping them against the established scales to uncover patterns and deviations in empirical findings. A notable aspect of the review is the exploration of gender differences in service quality perceptions, a critical yet often underexplored area. This gender-based analysis provides valuable insights into how male and female students may perceive service quality differently, thereby informing more nuanced and inclusive service quality enhancement strategies. The findings of this paper underscore the multifaceted nature of service quality in higher education and the importance of context-specific scales. By comparing different measurement approaches and analysing a broad spectrum of empirical studies, this review contributes to a deeper understanding of how service quality is conceptualised and measured in higher education. It also offers practical implications for researchers and practitioners aiming to enhance service quality and align it more closely with student expectations and experiences.

The influence of musical experience on laparoscopic surgical skill performance: an original investigation and literature review.

As the needs and curricula of surgical residencies evolve, recent studies have focused on identifying factors that may be related to faster and more efficient surgical skill acquisition, such as experience with playing video games, sports, and other dexterous activities. The aim of this study was to elucidate the relationship between instrumental musical experience and laparoscopic surgical skill performance as well as to provide an overview of the available literature on this topic. A query from database inception to January 2023 of the PubMed database for literature discussing the association of musical experience and surgical skills was conducted. One hundred and twelve publications were sorted for relevance, yielding 16 included studies. The details of these studies were organized in a table and further analyzed. Study participants answered several questions regarding their personal instrumental musical experience and rotated through two minimally invasive surgery (MIS) skills stations. Participants received a score for each station based on level of performance. Descriptive statistics as well as non-parametric analyses and Spearman's correlations were calculated when appropriate to determine any associations between musical experience and laparoscopic surgical skill performance. One hundred individuals participated in the study. Fifty-one of the participants indicated that they played at least one musical instrument, and twelve (9.0%) of these individuals played more than one instrument. There was no statistically significant difference or correlation in scores between individuals that played an instrument and those that did not (p > 0.05). Playing a greater number of instruments did not significantly correlate with increased performance (p > 0.05). There was also no statistically significant difference or correlation in scores within the group that played instruments based on instrument type or number of years playing an instrument (p > 0.05). Experience playing musical instruments did not confer an advantage in MIS skills tested in the present study.

Influence of post placement on single unit full coverage restorations in endodontically treated teeth - A systematic review

The aim of this systematic review is to analyse the effect of post placement on single unit full coverage restorations in endodontically treated teeth. Published articles related to post placement on single unit full coverage restorations in endodontically treated teeth which includes original research and literature review from databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, Ovid Medline etc., were taken into the study for review. Articles from 2002 to 2023 were included. Two authors independently extracted data and assessed the quality of the selected studies.Six studies involving 991 patients were analyzed in this systematic review, which comprised 229 anterior and 910 posterior teeth. The risk of failure or the survival rate was associated with the teeth that had no post placement when the number of coronal walls was less than two. When three or four coronal walls present the success or survival rate seem to be higher with the post placement. Post-retained crowns are better, post-free crowns may be considered when three or four tooth walls are still present, whereas teeth with one or two remaining walls may be better candidates for post-retained crowns. When the ferrule is absent, prosthetic components may be explored

Description of Peliococcus schmuttereri Caballero and Kaydan sp. n. from specimens of an invalid species, Spinococcus kozari Schmutterer, 2002 (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)

ABSTRACT The description of a mealybug species found in Germany, Spinococcus kozari Schmutterer, 2002 (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha), is considered invalid because no type material or depository were specified in the original literature. Here a valid description of the same species is provided under the name Peliococcus schmuttereri Caballero and Kaydan sp. n. following the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature. The species is redescribed, with a taxonomic illustration and microphotographs, an updated taxonomic key is provided, and type material and a depository are designated. With this record, the number of species of Peliococcus Borchsenius, 1948 is increased to 37 worldwide and the number of Peliococcus species present in Germany is increased to two, the second species being Peliococcus calluneti (Lindinger, 1912). http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:875561CB-E514-4084-8F7A-AF36A3C24D53

Research on the Deletion and Restoration of Literature Works in Film and Television Drama

Film and television adaptation of literature has become the mainstream of current film and television works, but literature and film and television, as two different art forms, the adaptation process is very complicated. This paper deeply discusses the various forms of adaptation of original works and the reasons behind them through case studies and qualitative analysis. At the same time, the article points out that there are significant differences between the original literature and the adaptation of film and television, and analyzes the reasons and techniques of adaptation. Meanwhile, taking the film and television adaptations of the Four Great Classical Novels and Sherlock as examples, it specifically analyzes the content and plot changes presented after the adaptation, and points out that the purpose of film and television adaptation is to improve the viewing quality and satisfy the needs of modern audiences.

Nerve injury associated with shoulder surgery

Introduction Progress in shoulder surgery is associated with improved operating rooms equipment, advanced surgical products and minimally invasive techniques. There are rare injuries to nerves and vessels being intersected or pulled into the sutures. However, marginal tears, compression and nerve entrapment of trunks during access retraction, catheterization, inadequate correct of the patient on the operating table and errors in rehabilitation can be common.The purpose was to identify factors predisposing to peripheral nerve injury to the upper limb during shoulder surgery and offer prevention options.Material and methods Major studies in the field of shoulder anatomy and surgery published between 1984 and 2023 were reviewed to identify anatomical, biomechanical and perioperative factors leading to peripheral nerve injuries. The original literature search was conducted on key resources including GoogleScholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect, RSCI, Scopus. Four approaches were used for structuring and informative presentation of the data to include types of the peripheral nerve injury in the upper limb.Results and discussion Factors predisposing to the peripheral nerve injury in the upper limb during shoulder surgery were identified in the review. Prevention measures include the patient positioned on the operating table with adequate fixation of the head and torso, regardless of the chosen position; traction of the involved upper limb with a load of not greater than 9 kg using a specialized clamp; preoperative marks of the surgical field and staining of bone landmarks; the arthroscopic ports 1–2 cm to be shifted more distally minimizing the fluid flow into the joint during a long operation. Postoperative consultation with rehabilitation specialists is essential to develop an early activation program and assess the risks of neurological disorders.Conclusion The shoulder anatomy and the localization of unsafe zones of the shoulder, the risks associated with a particular manipulation were explored for effective preoperative planning and prevention of neurological complications in the treatment of surgical pathology of the shoulder joint.

Updated systematic review and meta‑analysis for risk predictors of 30‑day unplanned readmission following gastric cancer surgery.

Readmission to hospital is a common occurrence due to adverse post-operative events. The primary objective of the present study was to examine the possible risk predictors for 30-day unplanned readmissions after the surgical treatment of gastric cancer. The secondary aim was to determine the clinical characteristics that are associated with readmission. Studies that reported the risk factors and clinical characteristics of patients with gastric cancer who had an unplanned 30-day post-operative readmission were identified systematically from PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science and Embase databases, with a final search date of March 30, 2024. A systematic review and meta-analysis were then performed to estimate the risk predictors and relevant clinical characteristics for readmission. A total of 16,154 patients from 12 studies were included in the present study, with 1,736 patients who were readmitted and 14,418 patients who were not readmitted. A higher proportion of patients with an age ≥70 years, cardiovascular comorbidity, Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS) 2002 score ≥3, respiratory diseases, male sex, American Society of Anesthesiologists score ≥3, combined multi-organ resection, greater depth of invasion (T3-4/T1-2), discharge to home with provision of care services, neoadjuvant therapy, post-operative complications or a blood transfusion were found in the readmission group compared with that in the non-readmission group. A meta-analysis was also performed to calculate risk predictors using the results of multivariate regression analyses from the original literature. This identified cardiovascular comorbidity, NRS 2002 score ≥3, pancreatectomy and post-operative complications as risk predictors for 30-day unplanned readmission following surgery for gastric cancer. Therefore, it is recommended that extra attention and support should be given to patients with these high-risk predictors during the perioperative period.

Early Neanderthal mandibular remains from Baume Moula-Guercy (Soyons, Ardèche).

We provide an ontogenetically-based comparative description of mandibular remains from Last Interglacial deposits (MIS 5e) at Baume Moula-Guercy and examine their affinities to European and Middle Eastern Middle-to-Late Pleistocene (≈MIS 14-MIS 1) Homo. Description of the M-G2-419 right partial mandibular corpus with M1-3 (15-16.0 years ±0.5 years) and mandibular fragments M-F4-77 and M-S-TNN1 is with reference to original fossils, casts, CT scans, literature descriptions, and virtual reconstructions. Our comparative sample is ontogenetically based and divided into a Preneanderthal-Neanderthal group and a Homo sapiens group. These groups are subdivided into (1) Preneanderthals (≈MIS 14-9), Early Neanderthals (MIS 7-5e), and Late Neanderthals (MIS 5d-3), and (2) Middle (MIS 5) and Upper (MIS 3-Pre-MIS 1) Paleolithic and recent H. sapiens. Standard techniques were employed for developmental age and sex determinations and measurements. The M-G2-419 mandible possesses corpus features that link it most closely with the Sima de los Huesos Preneanderthal and Early Neanderthal groups. These include mental foramen position, number, and height on the corpus, anterior marginal tubercle position, and mylohyoid line orientation. Metrically, the M-G2-419 mandibular corpus is small relative to adults in all groups, but the thickness/height relationship is like the adult condition. The thickness of the corpus is more like Neanderthal children than adolescents. Molar crown features suggest affinities with the Preneanderthal-Neanderthal group. The Moula-Guercy mandibles possess a combination of Neanderthal-associated features that provides insights into MIS 7-5e paleodeme variation and the timing of appearance of MIS 5d-3 Neanderthal facial features.

Vertebral arteria lusoria-Hyrtl's original description (1859), case illustration, and literature analysis.

A translation of the initial observation of vertebral arteria lusoria reported by Hyrtl in 1859 is followed by a review of all cases published until May 2023 to identify the anatomical and clinical features characterizing the typical form of this rare variant. PubMed, Google Scholar, and Google queries were performed with "vertebral arteria lusoria", "retroesophageal vertebral artery", and "aberrant vertebral artery" as keywords (in English, German, and French). A feature was considered typical when present in at least 75% of analyzed cases. A case of incidentally discovered vertebral arteria lusoria illustrates the typical form of the variant. The analysis of 56 publications yielded 66 observations of right-sided vertebral arteria lusoria published between 1859 and May 2023. A small caliber, a retro-esophageal location, and passage through the foramen transversarium of C7 were typical. There was no evidence of association with clinical symptoms or other cardiovascular anomalies. A typical vertebral arteria lusoria is an incidentally discovered nondominant aberrant right VA originating from the proximal descending aorta and following a retro-esophageal course to enter the C7 foramen transversarium, without associated aortic arch branching anomalies or congenital cardiovascular pathologies.

Impact of cardiovascular diseases on fitness to drive: mobility limitations in the elderly

The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases increases with age. Common symptoms such as dyspnea, chest pain, dizziness, or syncope can impact driving fitness. Due to agrowing number of private drivers aged 65 and older and an increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, questions regarding driving fitness restrictions for cardiological patients are gaining prominence in clinical settings. This article aims to summarize current recommendations for driving fitness in the context of cardiovascular diseases. The basis for the guidelines includes the Driving License Ordinance, the expert assessment guidelines of the Federal Highway Research Institute, and the guidelines of the German Society of Cardiology on driving fitness. Original literature on this topic is limited.Emphasizing an individualized assessment, clear guidelines for driving fitness in cardiac diseases or their symptoms and treatments are formulated. Regardless of the cardiac condition, the symptoms and likelihood of sudden loss of consciousness play aleading role in driving fitness assessment. Resulting impairments can range from afew weeks to acomplete revocation of driving fitness. Regular examinations and differentiated assessments by medical professionals are prerequisites for maintaining driving fitness.The driving fitness of older private drivers is asignificant and practical topic in cardiology. Current guidelines support the treating physicians in providing appropriate recommendations.

The quality of a button accordionist’s “element” thinking: performer’s text and the sound image of the modern button accordion

Statement of the problem. Modern musical language serves as a stimulus for the further improvement of the artistic indicators of the button accordion performance technique: composers incorporate new performing techniques into their works, expanding the original button accordion literature and integrating innovative techniques into its. This promotes the development of modern musical language in button accordion art. An important aspect of contemporary button accordion art is the performer’s “element” thinking, which refers to their ability to act intuitively, following an inner emotional impulse and musical inspiration. The “element” thinking of a button accordionist allows them to freely interpret the musical text, adding their own individuality and artistic expressiveness. This is particularly important in the performance process, where the instant emotional response to music is key to creating a lively and dynamic performance. Objectives, methods, and novelty of the study. The purpose of the article is to characterize the quality of a button accordionist’s “element” thinking in the process of forming the sound image of the modern button accordion. This goal requires the solution of the following tasks: • identify modern performing techniques of button accordion playing; • investigate the stable and mobile elements of the composer’s text; • determine the components of performing mastery and the qualities of the button accordionist’s “element” thinking. The following methods were used to address the proposed issues: the method of systematizing the performance techniques in contemporary button accordion art; the organological method, which helps to reveal the specifics of the accordion’s sound in the context of new artistic and expressive means; and the structuralfunctional method, which pertains to the analysis of elements of the composer’s text (texture distribution of the material, principles of timbral diversification, use of sound imitation, and specific button accordion techniques). The study is the first experience of considering bayan playing techniques as mobile elements of a composer’s test in performance interpretation. Results and conclusion. To characterize the quality of a button accordionist’s “elemental” thinking in the process of creating the sound image of the modern button accordion, two key aspects were considered: contemporary performance techniques on the button accordion and the stable and mobile components of the composer’s text. Contemporary button accordion creativity employs various performance techniques and effects that reveal the instrument’s versatility and significantly enrich the musical content of the works. Composers and performers, using such techniques as vibrato, tremolo, ricochet, cluster, non-tempered glissando, air playing, percussion effects, register playing, and extramusical noise effects, create unique and expressive sound textures that enhance the emotional and artistic expressiveness of the music. The stable components of the composer’s text include elements clearly defined by the composer, ensuring the structural integrity of the piece. In contrast, the mobile components allow the performer to contribute their creative input to the performance, including timbre shades, dynamic nuances, and phrasal variability. Thus, the quality of the button accordionist’s “elemental” thinking is formed through the ability to integrate contemporary performance techniques and the creative interpretation of the composer’s text, forming their own performance text. This characterizes the sound image of the modern button accordion, which fully meets the demands of the time. Prospects for further development. For further research in contemporary button accordion art, it is important to expand the spectrum of analysis of musical works that contain innovative playing techniques and methods. The prospects for studying the quality of the performer’s “elemental” thinking in the process of creating the sound image of the modern button accordion may include psychological aspects of creativity.

Enlightenment and Freemasonry in the Life and Work of the Physician Joannis Baptistae Lalangue

Data on the educational and Freemasonry activities of Doctor Joannis Baptistae Lalangue have been relatively modestly represented in the scientific literature until now. Based on recent research, we have come to the realizations that give us a new context for the life and work of Lalangue, especially from the aspect of his social activity. All of the above had very significant repercussions on his entire public health work and especially on his journalistic and publishing work. John the Baptist Lalangue was a successful physician. During his medical studies in Vienna, he was recognized by Baron van Swieten, the first name in medicine of the Habsburg Monarchy. Recent knowledge speaks of his very notable Enlightenment and Freemasonry work, which largely determined his life and work. Lalangue has created a truly impressive literary work, which is closely related to his active Enlightenment and public Masonry engagement. The mentioned progressive Enlightenment engagement is also responsible for the fact that thanks to Lalangue, we already had printed medical original professional literature in the Croatian language in the second half of the 18th century. This directly changed the conditions in society, primarily in the field of public health, for the better, not only in Croatia but also throughout the Habsburg Monarchy.

Effectiveness of an interdisciplinary home care approach for older adults with chronic conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

The effectiveness of interdisciplinary home healthcare service consisting of at least two or more healthcare providers, such as a nurse, physician and physiotherapist, for community-dwelling older adults remains unclear. This systematic review assesses the effects of interdisciplinary home care on quality of life (QOL) and health outcomes in older adults with chronic conditions using validated tools. Databases were searched using CINAHL Plus with Full Text, PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, PsycINFO, and OpenGrey from inception to January 25, 2021. Eligibility criteria included (i) an interdisciplinary home care approach, (ii) participants aged 65 years and older with chronic conditions, (iii) randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and (iv) original literature in English. The study reviewer's dyad independently screened the literature and assessed the study quality using the Cochrane's Risk of Bias 2 tool. The analysis employed qualitative and quantitative integration and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation. This study included 13 RCTs with 4709 participants. Four RCTs indicated that interdisciplinary home healthcare services reduced hospital admissions during the initial 6 months after the start of home care interventions (risk ratio [RR] = 0.73; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.61-0.88; p < 0.001; I2 = 0%). However, evidence certainty was moderate; QOL and mortality showed low certainty; and institutionalization and adherence showed moderate certainty of evidence. This study suggests that the interdisciplinary home care approach reduces hospital admissions but lacks effects on other outcomes. More robust studies are required to evaluate this evidence. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; ••: ••-••.

Recovery rate after acute acoustic trauma: a case series and meta-analysis.

Steroids given systemically, locally, or both are the mainstay of treatment for acute acoustic trauma (AAT). The overall recovery rate (full, partial, and none) is undetermined. Original case series and systematic literature review. Case series of a tertiary referral center and a systematic literature review. Cases of AAT between 2012 and 2022 were retrospectively analyzed for demographics, acoustic trauma characteristics, treatment modality and delay and prognosis. This case series was added to the series identified by a systematic literature review. This review included "Medline" via "PubMed", "EMBASE", and "Google scholar". All series were pooled for meta-analysis defining prognosis following steroidal treatment for AAT patients. The pooled analyses included 662 ears, out of which 250 underwent complete recovery of hearing (overall proportion = 0.2809, 95%confidence interval [CI] = 0.1611-0.4178). Any recovery was recorded for 477 ears (overall proportion = 0.7185, 95% CI = 0.5671-0.8493) and no recovery was documented for 185 ears (overall proportion = 0.2815, 95% CI = 0.1507-0.4329). The rate of overall recovery for AAT is around 70%, and around 30% for full recovery when steroids are initiated within the first 2 weeks following the insult.