bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Seroprevalence and its associated risk factors of Bovine Neosporosis and Bovine Viral Diarrhea in cattle of Tilottama municipality, Rupandehi, Nepal
Authors: Aasish Gautam , Sulav Dhakal , Umesh Sharma , Dojraj Khanal , Krishna Kaphle
Published: September 2022

Background: Bovine Neosporosis (BN) and Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) are economically significant livestock disease that causes reproductive and respiratory problems in cattle and buffalo caused by protozoan parasite Neospora caninum and Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) respectively. The burden of production and economic loss due to infectious reproductive diseases are still unknown in the various location of Nepal. Objectives: To overview the prevalence of bovine neosporosis and bovine viral diarrhea infection in a commercially important livestock herd from Tilottama Municipality, Rupandehi, Nepal. Methods: A cross-sectional purposive study was conducted through a questionnaire survey to collect demographic and farm characteristics information. In total 92 serum samples from jugular veins were collected from a different herd of Tilottama Municipality of Rupandehi, Nepal. The antibody against BVDV was tested using the competitive Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (c-ELISA). Results: The individual animal-wise apparent prevalence was 9.78% with a true prevalence of 9.70% (5.09 - 17.57) and 3.26% with a true prevalence of 3.10%; CI (0.93 - 9.06) for BN and BVD respectively. The risk factor history of abortion was associated significantly with BN and BVD seropositivity (p < 0.05). Animals in the mixed farming system and contact with dogs were associated significantly with the occurrence of bovine viral diarrhea and bovine neosporosis respectively at (p < 0.05). Conclusion and recommendation: The stuy indicated the circulation of Neospora caninum and bovine viral diarrhea in dairy herds of the study area. It is suggested that the stakeholders in the study area should be sensitized to the impact of Neospora caninum and bovine viral diarrhea virus infection in dairy herds and include both diseases in the regional and national surveillance system.
Engaging in Decolonial ‘Pedagogizations’ at a Colombian Doctoral Teacher Education Program in English Language Teaching
Authors: Castañeda-Peña Harold , Méndez-Rivera Pilar
Published: September 2022

Decolonial engagement in education is becoming geo and body politically multifaceted across the global south and north. It is witnessing the emergence of ‘pedagogies of crossing,’ pedagogías insumisas (unsubordinate pedagogies), and ‘trans/queer pedagogies,’ among others. Thus, decolonial engagement in education constitutes a fruitful epistemological site of struggle, fracture, and healing. This plurality situates the so-called pedagogizations within the decolonial turn. Pedagogizations, on the other hand, refer to actions otherwise rather than to the hold of colonialism in a designated field: Pedagogy. Decolonial pedagogizations remain underexplored in the literature on language teacher education, however. This article unearths and discusses how they are (co)constructed for and with English language teachers at a Colombian state university’s doctoral program that claims a south epistemological stance and seeks the decolonization of language teacher education. In this vein, this article adds to the literature reclaiming decolonial methodologies, or pedagogizations, in education and proposes that they include knowledge (co)construction processes otherwise such as submerged guiding, deculonial voicing, and cultivating heterarchical relationships. Yet, it also critiques these decolonial pedagogizations in language teacher education, embracing the diverse onto-epistemological constitution of graduate educational processes.
Actividades mediadas por ordenador para el mantenimiento de la atención y la emoción en la clase ELE online
Authors: Ainciburu María Cecilia
Published: September 2022

En esta investigación examinamos los resultados de la integración de actividades mediadas por ordenador en las clases de ELE en línea. Cien estudiantes italianos de ELE tomaron clases basadas en dos protocolos: uno, a través de videoconferencia y, otro, en el que las actividades eran interactivas. Las variables atención y emoción las investigamos mediante cuestionarios y otros datos objetivos, como la ausencia del micrófono o la webcam, y las triangulamos con las puntuaciones de un examen de certificación. El protocolo modificado fue mayormente eficaz para mantener el nivel de atención y fomentar la empatía en el grupo.
Intracranial hemorrhage during pregnancy
Authors: Bayalieva A. Zh. , Davydova V. R. , Mokhsin M. , Iupatov E. Iu.
Published: September 2022

Here, we review publications aimed at assessing the prevalence of intracranial hemorrhage, types of hemorrhage in pregnant patients, diagnostic features, as well as the basic principles of treatment used in such cases. There a represented pathologies in pregnant women such as subarachnoid, subdural, extradural hemorrhage, thrombosis of cavernous sinuses, arteriovenous malformations, neoplasms. There are summarized data within the years from 2015 to 2020 retrieved from the search databases PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. Based on our study, it was concluded that intracranial hemorrhages during pregnancy most often occur in the third trimester. This is due to several factors: development of preeclampsia, increased blood pressure, coagulopathy, HELLP-syndrome, physiological remodeling of cerebral autoregulation, and concomitant initial pathology of cerebral vessels such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations. We also draw special attention to the importance of timely differential diagnostics of hypertensive conditions during preeclampsia and neurosurgical pathology requiring urgent intervention.
Sarcopenia: modern approaches to solving diagnosis problems
Authors: Smorchkova Anastasia K. , Petraikin Alexey V. , Semenov Dmitry S. , Sharova Daria E.
Published: September 2022

Although sarcopenia is a relatively new diagnosis for medical statistics and the healthcare system, it represents a social and economic burden on the healthcare due to the large number of possible adverse outcomes such as increased risk of falls, physical disability, longer hospital stays, and increased mortality. No specialized medical treatment is available for sarcopenia; however, prevention and timely nonpharmacological treatment can reduce the risk of potential adverse effects. To establish the diagnosis of sarcopenia, it is necessary to confirm the decrease in not only muscle strength but also muscle mass. Instrumental diagnostics includes methods such as dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and bioimpedance analysis. These methods can be supplemented by artificial intelligence algorithms for the automatic segmentation of muscle and fat tissue on computed tomography and magnetic resonance images, followed by calculation of the skeletal muscle index at the level of the L3 vertebra (L3SMI). Such software, when used in systems such as the Unified Radiological Information Service of the Unified Medical Information and Analytical System of Moscow, opens up opportunities for opportunistic screening. However, despite the recognition of CT and MRI as the gold standard by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People, there are no generally accepted L3SMI cut-off values for CT and MR diagnostics of sarcopenia. Furthermore, there is the problem of unifying the term skeletal muscle index. If these problems could be solved through further population studies, it will be possible to obtain a new method for the instrumental diagnosis of sarcopenia with its subsequent use for opportunistic screening.
Transparent Reporting of a multivariable prediction model for Individual Prognosis Or Diagnosis (TRIPOD): Explanation and Elaboration. Translation in to Russian
Authors: Moons Karel G.M. , Altman Douglas G. , Reitsma Johannes B. , Loannidis John P.A. , Macaskill Petra , Steyerberg Ewout W. , Vickers Andrew J. , Ransohoff David F. , Collins Gary S.
Published: September 2022

The TRIPOD (Transparent Reporting of a multivariable prediction model for Individual Prognosis Or Diagnosis) Statement includes a 22-item checklist, which aims to improve the reporting of studies developing, validating, or updating a prediction model, whether for diagnostic or prognostic purposes. The TRIPOD Statement aims to improve the transparency of the reporting of a prediction model study regardless of the study methods used. This explanation and elaboration document describes the rationale; clarifies the meaning of each item; and discusses why transparent reporting is important, with a view to assessing risk of bias and clinical usefulness of the prediction model. Each checklist item of the TRIPOD Statement is explained in detail and accompanied by published examples of good reporting. The document also provides a valuable reference of issues to consider when designing, conducting, and analyzing prediction model studies. To aid the editorial process and help peer reviewers and, ultimately, readers and systematic reviewers of prediction model studies, it is recommended that authors include a completed checklist in their submission. The TRIPOD checklist can also be downloaded from www.tripod-statement.org. For members of the TRIPOD Group, see the Appendix. This article is the translation in to Russian by Dr. Ruslan Saygitov (ORCID: 0000-0002-8915-6153) from the original published in [Ann Intern Med. 2015; 162:W1-W73. doi: 10.7326/M14-0698 ].
Interconexión de gemelo digital de célula de fabricación flexible con PLC, para el aprendizaje automático de parámetros
Authors: Torres Alejandro , Gómez Javier , Escaño Juan M.
Published: September 2022

Se presenta la implementación de un sistema de comunicaciones que permita el intercambio de datos en tiempo real entre el sistema físico y su Gemelo Digital. El objetivo de este trabajo ha sido proponer una solución capaz de garantizar no solo el intercambio de datos entre ambos sistemas; sino también la adaptación del gemelo digital a la realidad física, mediante rutinas de aprendizaje automático
Cohort study on the experiences of cancer diagnosis and treatment in Iceland in the years 2015-2019
Authors:   The Icelandic Cancer Society, Centre of Public Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Torfadóttir Jóhanna E , Einarsdóttir Sigrún Eva ,   The Icelandic Cancer Society, Helgason Ásgeir R ,   The Icelandic Cancer Society, University of Reykjavík, Þórðardóttir Birna ,   Health Science Institute, Guðmundsdóttir Rebekka Björg ,   Centre of Public Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Unnarsdóttir Anna Bára ,   Centre of Public Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Tryggvadóttir Laufey ,   ICS Research and Registration Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Birgisson Helgi ,   ICS Research and Registration Center, Þorvaldsdóttir Guðfinna Halla ,   The Icelandic Cancer Society
Published: September 2022

INTRODUCTION: In the coming years, an increase in the number of cancer cases can be expected in Iceland. It is important to gain more insight into the experiences of the diagnostic- and treatment phase among those diagnosed with cancer to improve quality of life and life expectancy. METHODS: The study included 4575 individuals diagnosed with cancer between 2015 and 2019 in Iceland, 18 years or older at the time. Participants answered an on-line questionnaire once between 2020 and 2021. RESULTS: A total of 1672 (37%) individuals responded to the questionnaire. The mean age at diagnosis was 59 years (±12). The majority of participants were informed on their cancer diagnosis during a doctor’s appointment (67%), but a quarter (25%) received the information by telephone. A total of 77% of participants were satisfied with the diagnostic process, thereof relatively fewer women than men (73% vs. 83%) (p<0,001). Fewer of those who received the cancer diagnosis by telephone were pleased with the diagnostic process (62%) compared with those receiving information during a doctor’s appointment (85%) (p<0,001). More women (58%) than men (33%) expressed the need for support regarding mental well-being from healthcare professionals during the diagnostic process (p <0.001). In 2015, 36% of participants started treatment more than month after diagnosis, compared with 51% in 2019. The need for various specific resources during treatment, e.g. physiotherapy, psychological services or nutritional counseling were regularly assessed among 20-30% of participants. CONCLUSION: A quarter of respondents diagnosed with cancer received information about the diagnosis over the phone instead of an interview. There is a suggestion that the time from diagnosis to the start of cancer treatment is increasing. It is necessary to assess whether it is possible to support individuals with cancer better during the diagnostic- and treatment phase based on their individual needs.
Mathematical model of financing the education system in the form of optimal control problem and its application
Authors: Чернова Е.С. , Леонтьева А.О.
Published: September 2022

Целью статьи является разработка общей методики расчета оптимального финансирования системы образования. Для реализации поставленной цели были использованы методы теории оптимальных дискретных процессов. Построена модель, где в качестве фазовых переменных рассматривалась численность обучающихся на различных уровнях образования, а в качестве параметров управления – расходы бюджета по статьям. Сформулирован алгоритм решения задачи об оптимальном распределении расходов, который применен на примере как Российской Федерации в целом, так и на уровне отдельного региона – Новосибирской области. Определены статьи расходов федерального и областного бюджетов, в которые рекомендуется внести корректировки.

The purpose of the article is to develop a general methodology for calculating the optimal financing of the education system. To achieve this goal, methods of optimal discrete processes theory were used: model was built where the number of students at various levels of education was considered as phase variables, and budget expenditures by items were considered as control parameters. Algorithm for solving the problem of the optimal distribution of expenditures is formulated, which is applied on the example of both the Russian Federation as a whole and at the level of a separate region - the Novosibirsk region. The items of expenditure of the federal and regional budgets are identified, in which it is recommended to make adjustments.
On the relations of uncertainties in the information-timeresources tryad arising in the decision-making proces
Authors: Клименко И.С. , Палкин Е.А.
Published: September 2022

Рассмотрена проблема выбора управленческих решений в условиях ограничений информации, необходимой для принятия решения, времени и иных ресурсов. На основе семантики принципа дополнительности Бора в его макроскопической интерпретации проанализирована неоднородная связь параметров, характеризующих степень неопределенности ситуации принятия решения. Сформулированы и обоснованы соотношения неопределенностей, связывающие информацию, порождаемую лицом, принимающим решение, время и иные ресурсы, затрачиваемые на принятие решения. Обращено внимание на трехпараметрический характер обсуждаемой оптимизационной задачи.

The problem of choosing management decisions under the conditions of limitations of the information necessary for decision-making, time and other resources is considered. Based on the semantics of the Bohr complementarity principle in its macroscopic interpretation, the heterogeneous relationship of parameters characterizing the degree of uncertainty of the decision-making situation is analyzed. The relations of uncertainties linking the information generated by the decision-maker, time and other resources spent on decision-making are formulated and justified. Attention is drawn to the three-parameter nature of the optimization problem under discussion.
Methodological approach to training the skills of flight crew of aircraft complexes for detection and recognition of typical targets by opto-electronic homing radiar heads of controlled aviation weapons of the class “air – surface”
Authors: Аль Сафтли Ф.Х. , Баланян С.Т. , Егоров П.С. , Коновальцев Э.В. , Сазонов В.М.
Published: September 2022

Представлена методика тренировки навыков по обнаружению и распознаванию летными экипажами типовых целей оптико-электронными головками самонаведения (телевизионными и тепловизионными) управляемых авиационных средств поражения класса «воздух – поверхность» в составе авиационных носителей. Данный подход применим для тренировки навыков по обнаружению целей радиолокационными системами наведения.

A technique for training skills in detecting and recognizing typical targets by flight crews by optoelectronic homing heads (television and thermal imaging) of air-to-surface guided aircraft weapons as part of aircraft carriers is presented. This approach is applicable for training skills in target detection by radar guidance systems.
Análisis de Aceite un Enfoque Explicativo en Muestras Reales
Authors: Rojas Lizeth
Published: September 2022

Las ideas expuestas en este artículo científico se enfocan a la parte explicativa de la técnica del análisis de aceite en motores Diesel Detroit serie 60 de dos camiones Freightliner que se encuentran actualmente en servicio en la vía Bogotá- Cali. Esta investigación realizó el análisis de resultados basado en pruebas reales con la finalidad de realizar un comparativo que defina los elementos y componentes más afectados y con mayor desgaste durante el uso constante de motores de alto desempeño, de esta manera predecir fallas en el motor y definir qué tipo de técnicas son óptimas para realizar análisis más exhaustivos que permitan definir a detalle cómo se debe mantener el estado del lubricante.
Epidural labor analgesia: a comparison of mixture of ropivacaine 0.125% with fentanyl versus ropivacaine 0.2% with fentanyl
Authors: Patel Dipali L. , Sojitra Bhavna H. , Rathod Jigishaben D.
Published: September 2022

Background: Ropivacaine is more selective for sensory fibers when compared to other local anesthetics, producing less motor block. This permits better maternal ambulation and also allows for normal progression of labor, which translates into lesser instrumental deliveries and higher vaginal deliveries. Objective was to evaluate 0.125% versus 0.2% ropivacaine, with 2 μg/ml of fentanyl in epidural labor analgesia, regarding their sensory and motor block characteristics.Methods: This prospective study was conducted among 40 patients, 20 in each group [group A (0.125% ropivacaine with 2 µg/ml fentanyl), group B (0.2% ropivacaine with 2 µg/ml fentanyl)], for epidural labor analgesia in obstetrics and gynecology department (labor room). The efficacy of the drugs was tested by comparing the onset of analgesia, duration of labor analgesia, dose requirement, pulse, BP, sensory effect, motor effect, FHR, APGAR score and side effects.Results: Total duration of labor analgesia was 230.25 minutes with 55.68 SD and 186.25 minutes with 57.7 SD in group A and group B respectively (p<0.05). The total dose of ropivacaine used was 81.00 mg and 68.50 mg in group A and B respectively (p<0.05). Total dose of fentanyl required was 94.50 µg and 73.50 µg in group A and group B respectively (p<0.05). There was no significant difference found in hemodynamic parameters in both groups.Conclusions: Both the concentrations are effective in producing epidural labor analgesia. However, onset of analgesia was significantly faster with 0.2% ropivacaine. The required dose of ropivacaine was significantly higher in 0.125% ropivacaine. 0.2% ropivacaine shorten the duration of labor compared to 0.125% ropivacaine.
Clinical analysis of ectopic pregnancies in a tertiary care center: a two-year retrospective study
Authors: Airao Bhavesh B. , Vyas Jahnvi M.
Published: September 2022

Background: Ectopic pregnancy is defined as the implantation and development of blastocyst at a site other than the endometrial lining of the uterine cavity. With its incidence rising, there have been advances in its early diagnosis by Transvaginal sonography, B-Hcg assays and availability of medical and surgical management, thereby reducing mortality and morbidities.Methods: 100 cases were reported in a span of 2 years. Incidence, causes, diagnosis, past history of infertility treatment, tubal ligation, B-Hcg level, hemoglobin level, USG findings were reviewed and the cases were managed accordingly.Results: Incidence was 1/170 pregnancies and was highest between 25-30 years of age; more common in multigravida than primigravida; lower abdominal pain being the most common presenting complain followed by bleeding per vaginum. Etiology-idiopathic>previous abortion>pelvic infection>infertility treatment>previous ectopic>previous pelvic surgeries. Tubal ectopic being the most common followed by cornual>ovarian>rudimentary horn>scar ectopic>abdominal ectopic. More than 2/3rd cases were ruptured ectopics yet most patients were vitally stable at the time of presentation and immediate laprotomy followed by salpingectomy was the preferred modality. Patients who were hemodynamically stable, had Gsac size <4 cm by TVS, B-hcg levels <10,000 U/ml and no free fluid in the pelvic cavity, were managed medically. Most patients required blood transfusion, other than that there was trivial morbidity and no mortality.Conclusions: Most patients being vitally stable on presentation so timely diagnosis and management could prevent mortality and reduce the morbidities to a great extent.
Antiepileptic drug adherence among children with epilepsy attending a tertiary hospital in Rivers state, Nigeria
Authors: Gabriel-Job Nneka , Wobo Kininyiruchi N.
Published: September 2022

Background: Epilepsy is a common neurologic disorder characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures which can affect the cognitive, social and the psychological wellbeing of a child. Antiepileptic drugs (AED) adherence is necessary for good control of seizure. However, several factors can affect the adherence level among children.  This present study sought to determine the factors associated with adherence to antiepileptic drugs among children with epilepsy in university of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH).Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was done among children with a diagnosis of epilepsy attending the Paediatrics Neurology Clinic of the UPTH over a 6-month period from June 2021 to December 2021. AED adherence was determined by self-report of their AED use in the month preceding the study. Descriptive statistics was used for data analysis, test for association between subgroups was carried out using Chi-square test while the difference between means was determined using the Students t-test.Results: A total of 94 children with epilepsy participated in this study. Forty-nine (52.1%) were females and 45 (47.9%) males. The mean age was 7.34 years.  Thirty-eight (40.0%) had seizure control, adherence to AED was found among 39 (41.5%). Age ≤5 years (p-0.04, OR 2.4, CI 1.00-5.50), being a female (p-0.002, OR 2.8, CI 0.18-6.54), patients from upper socioeconomic class (p<0.001, OR 8.8, CI 2.27-29.5), monotherapy (p-0.007, OR 5.4, CI 1.45-19.9) and low monthly income (p-0.03, OR 0.4, CI 0.17-0.90) were factors found to significantly determine adherence to AEDs.Conclusions: AED adherence is poor among children. Making drugs affordable and availability as well as adequate and continuous counselling of care givers and patients is important to ensure adherence to AED.
Retrospective and prospective study of amputation in burn patients in Kashmir
Authors: Shiekh Hafeezullah , Ahmad Lone Rais , Sheikh Aadil Ahmad
Published: September 2022

Background: Burn is the coagulation necrosis of tissue caused as a result of application of heat which is categorized depending upon its depth. Amputation in burn patient is widely reported especially in severe burn to enhance survival. Though the number of amputations is low in civilian population but it represents a significantly large economic loss. Objective was to do a retrospective and prospective study of amputation in burn patients in Kashmir.Methods: This study was conducted retrospectively from July 2007 to June 2017 and prospectively from July 2017 to June 2019 in department of plastic and reconstructive surgery, SKIMS, Srinagar. For prospective group the patients were admitted and resuscitated as per the protocol and then shifted to the burn unit. The patients were closely monitored and the procedures like early and delayed amputation were done as needed.Results: We had finally a total of 35 patients with 24 in retrospective and 11 in prospective group. In retrospective group, 9 patients had minor while as 15 had major amputation. Majority of the patients were in the age group of 20-40 years (58.3%). In prospective group, 6 patients had major while as 5 patients had minor amputation. Majority of the patients belonged to the age group of 20-40 years (45.5%).Conclusions: The amputation rate in burn patients is not reassuring in Kashmir with minor or major amputation needed in almost all patients and the most effected age group is the “productive age group” representing a significant economic loss.
Comparative study of transabdominal preperitoneal versus open Lichtenstein hernia repair in primary inguinal hernia
Authors: Zargar Owais-ul-umer , Ashraf Nashrah , Albina Ayat , Iqbal Javed , Dhingra N. C.
Published: September 2022

Background: Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed surgery in surgical practice and has evolved through various techniques. However, which technique is gold standard is still a topic of debate and the clinical studies are not adequate to show clear benefits of one technique over another. Objective was to compare the outcome of transabdominal preperitoneal repair (TAPP) versus open Lichtenstein tension free mesh repair in primary inguinal hernia.Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital with sample size of 80 patients (40 cases in each group) and these patients were compared in terms of operative time, complications, duration of hospital stay, postoperative recovery, postoperative pain and timing of return to normal activity and work.Results: On comparing the results of our study we found that in unilateral cases the operating time was greater in the TAPP group than the Lichtenstein group; however, in the bilateral cases, the operating time was significantly greater in the Lichtenstein repair group than the laparoscopic TAPP group. The incidence of post operative complications was lower in TAPP group (8.2%) then in open hernia repair group (21.6%). The time to return to normal activity was also lower for laparoscopic group in both unilateral and bilateral cases.Conclusions: It can be concluded that laparoscopic TAPP repair offers significant advantage over open tension free mesh hernioplasty in terms of lesser post operative pain, lesser complications and early return to normal activity, better cosmetic outcomes, and less persisting pain but it is associated with a higher operative time depending on surgeon’s expertise, more costly for the patient and there is no significant difference in early post operative complications.
Knowledge attitude and behavior practices regarding clinical presentation, transmission, preventive measures and management of malaria and dengue among the health care personnel
Authors: Dudi Jitendra Kumar , Dogne Chandragopal , Afrin Sana , Singh Abhay , Raghunath Deepa , S. B. Bansal , Dixit Shivam , Narendranath R.
Published: September 2022

Background: According to WHO, in 2020, there were an estimated 241 million cases of malaria worldwide. The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 627000 in 2020. Similarly, the global incidence of dengue has grown dramatically with about half of the world's population now at risk. The present study is an attempt to assess the knowledge attitude and behaviour practices regarding clinical presentation, transmission, preventive measures and management of malaria and dengue among the health care personnel (HCPs).Methods: The present cross-sectional study was carried out in the department of community medicine, MGM medical college Indore. Among one tribal (Barwani) and one non-tribal district of Indore, participant selection was done by simple random sampling technique using chit method of all districts covered under Indore division. The ethical clearance was obtained from our institute ethical committee.  Results: The advice given by all the HCPs for the prevention of malaria infection is eradication of breeding site of mosquito by preventing water stagnation. The 75% ANMs, 90% lab technicians, 100% MOs, malaria inspectors and MPWs were aware of the time of the bite of female anopheles’ mosquito. Majority of the HCPs were aware of the time of the bite of female Aedes mosquito, the warning signs dengue infection and were of the opinion that they give advice of keeping drinking water containers (Cisterns, tanks) tight closed.Conclusions: All the HCPs were aware of the prominent symptoms of malaria and promoted actively the integrated vector control measures in their allocated areas of work.
Schwannoma of the pinna: a narrative review
Authors: Swain Santosh Kumar
Published: September 2022

Schwannomas are uncommon and benign neurogenic tumors that originate from the nerve sheath of the myelinated nerves. It can be found in any peripheral, cranial or autonomic nerves which contain Schwann cells. It is also called neuroma, nerve sheath tumor and neurilemmoma. Schwannomas in the head and neck region often present as painless swelling. The growth of schwannoma of the pinna causes an aesthetic alteration of the pinna. Schwannoma is a rare tumor of the pinna. The diagnosis of schwannoma is confirmed by histopathological study and immunohistochemistry. Histopathologically, it shows encapsulated, well-circumscribed lesions composed of different cellular patterns and arrangements. Histologically, the hallmark of schwannomas is the pattern of alternating Antoni A and Antoni B areas. The treatment of choice for schwannoma of the pinna is complete surgical excision. Recurrence following complete excision of the schwannoma is rare. Because of their rarity, these tumors are often not included in the differential diagnosis of the mass on the pinna. Preoperative suspicion and awareness are very important for schwannoma of the pinna to avoid delayed diagnosis and treatment. There is not much literature on the schwannoma of the pinna, indicating that this clinical entity is neglected. The objective of this article was to provide a comprehensive review of the schwannoma of the pinna including its epidemiology, etiopathology, clinical presentations, diagnosis and treatment.
Assessment of copper and zinc in liver diseases
Authors: Nehra Rajiv , Nath Dwijendar , Nasir Afreena , Hasan Aamir , Aggarwal Narottam , Nehra Manju
Published: September 2022

The liver is a primary storage site for a variety of metabolites. It plays a role in wide variety of metabolic, toxic, excretory, circulatory and defence functions inside the body. Damage to the organ may not evidently affect its activity since the liver has considerable functional reserve. Liver disease is a common term for any damage that reduces the functioning of the liver. Chronic liver disease is identified by gradual destruction of liver cells resulting in fibrosis. It is affected by different conditions including viral hepatitis, excessive alcoholism, genetic, autoimmune and NAFLD.

The present study was carried out in Govt. Medical College, Jalaun at Department of Biochemistry. The diagnosis of Liver disease was done by ultrasonographic examination of liver. This study comprised a total of 50 patients, 25 of whom were healthy controls and 25 of whom were Liver Disease patients. After overnight fasting 8-12 hours (under aseptic condition) blood sample (8ml) was drawn from antecubital vein of each subject using a plain vial and was analyzed for serum Cu, Zn & liver profile parameters (serum bilirubin, serum SGOT, serum SGPT and serum ALP done by colorimetric method and calmagnite method, diazo method, IFCC method and assessed by kinetic method respectively.

The present study’s findings, indicates that the level of serum copper in liver disease patient was 127.38±28.81µg/dl, which is significantly higher than that of 86.54 ± 15.88µg/dl found is healthy controls (p<0.001). Also, serum copper is strongly linked with biochemical parameters of liver enzyme (SGOT & SGPT).

Likewise, the mean value of serum zinc in liver disease were 58.08 ± 13.11µg/dl, which is significantly lower than that of69.88± 6.67µg/dl found in healthy subjects. Further, serum zinc has shown a significant weakly linked with serum SGPT.

Therefore, during routine assessments of individuals with liver disease, serum trace elements (Cu and Zn) can be highly effective indicators for detecting the severity of liver damage.

Thus, based on the findings of our current investigation, zinc and copper supplementation, as well as a reduction in copper intake, may help to enhance patient survival and preventing the development of hepatitis B to liver cirrhosis.

Considering findings of the study, it is recommended that serum trace element concentrations be corrected on a regular basis to help with various problems of liver cirrhosis and maybe to slow the progression of liver disease.
Antimicrobial activities of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) juice on isolated Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas spp, and Klebsiella spp
Authors: Ogbodo E C , Iwuji J C , Chukwuemeka S C , Ogbonye E E , Amah A K , Uduchi I O , Okezie A O , Okebalama A A
Published: September 2022

Resistance to antibiotics is one of the greatest problems to the success of modern medication. Due to the emergence of multi-drug resistant bacteria, selection of effective antibiotics for suppression of microbial activity has been an incidental issue. The aim of this study is to determine the antimicrobial activities of sweet orange juice on isolated, , which were subjected to different concentrations of sweet orange juice to determine their response to the juice concentrations. 25%, 50%, & 100% concentrations were used respectively using a well-in-agar diffusion method and it was discovered that all the microorganisms were sensitive to the sweet orange juice at 100% concentration only with zones of inhibitions as follows: This shows that the juice may not be recommended as alternative for antibiotics development since it only inhibited the microbial growth at 100% concentration only, and its respective zones of inhibition were minimal or less effective.
Application of Non-Destructive Testing in Reservoir Dam Safety Monitoring
Authors: Sun Yadong , Ru Shirong
Published: September 2022

Most reservoirs built in earlier years in China generally have major safety issues and leakage is a common problem with them. Nowadays as the technology of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) has developed and matured greatly, it has been widely used in detecting internal seepage channels, voids, cracks of the dam body and is showing obvious advantages in these aspects. This paper employed a method integrating geological radar (geo-radar) with ultrasonic detection to conduct safety test on the dam body of the Xidachuan Reservoir located in the Linjiang City of Jilin Province of China. The NDT discovered main leakage risk positions of the dam, gave a safety evaluation of the dam body, and proposed targeted treatment measures. NDT can quickly and accurately inspect the quality problems with the dam without causing damages to the structure and it can provide reliable guarantees for the quality of dam projects.
Hybrid Renewable Energy System Controlled with Intelligent Direct Power Control
Authors: Gadouche Zoubir , Belfedal Cheikh , Allaoui Tayeb , Denai Mouloud , Bey Mohammed
Published: September 2022

The paper suggests a novel DPC approach to ameliorate the management and HRES “hybrid renewable energy system” control composed of photovoltaic and wind systems. In the conventional DPC technique, the “switching table” is founded on a “hysteresis comparator”, which poses the problem of fluctuations on the HRES various output variables. The approach proposed here is based on an FLC and shown to diminish the ripples in the “active” and “reactive” powers waveforms. The comprehensive HRES and the advised “control schemes” are implemented using “MATLAB/Simulink” and the results indicate that the advised method had preferable performance over the conventional DPC.
New Configuration of Five-Level NPC Inverter with Three-Level Boost Converter for Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conversion
Authors: Benamrane Karima , Abdelkrim Thameur , Benlahbib Boualam , Bouarroudj Noureddine , Lakhdari Abdelkader , Borni Abdelhalim , Bahri Ahmed
Published: September 2022

This paper deals with the modeling and control of a new two-stage photovoltaic conversion cascade composed of a Three-Level Boost (3LB) converter and a three-phase NPC five-level inverter (5LI). The main objective is to ensure the continuity of energy transfer from a renewable continuous source to the electrical grid while regulating the voltages of the DC bus capacitors with a new proposed configuration. The 3LB is controlled in MPPT based on fuzzy logic. A PI regulator is introduced into the 3LB regulation loop in order to maintain the equality of the two output voltages. The overall voltage of the DC bus being regulated by the control of the multilevel inverter interconnected to the grid, using synchronous reference frame control. Therefore, in our case there is the problem of voltages imbalance caused by the 5LI. We propose in this work to introduce two Clamping Bridges (CBs) each one is composed by a transistor in series with a resistor. These CBs are introduced in parallel with two capacitors of the DC bus. This solution avoids us to use the control algorithm by redundant configurations in the regulation loop of the 5LI. The results obtained show the effectiveness of the proposed control in stabilizing and maintaining the four DC bus voltages at equal values. With four balanced capacitor voltages, we get symmetrical inverter output voltage waveforms, which directly affects the quality of the current injected to the grid.
The cognitive potential of social media in pre-university training as an effective teaching practice
Authors:   Shukhov Belgorod State Technological University, Akifi Olesya Igorevna , Goncharova Anastasia Vladimirovna ,   Shukhov Belgorod State Technological University
Published: September 2022

Introduction. The paper aims to investigate the necessity of engaging social media in the modern educational process, especially at the pre-university stage. The paper presents the academic standards of effective university teaching practices and analyzes the prospects for extending traditional educational technologies from this perspective. In order to achieve the goal, the following tasks are highlighted: 1) to analyse the works on innovative and classical practices of university teaching; 2) to consider the process of evolution of pedagogical approaches to methodological techniques as well as changes in motivation of foreign students; 3) to formulate our own conclusions (based on practice) on the effectiveness of introducing social networks in the educational process. The working hypothesis is that social networks in the educational process at the pre-university stage are not only a distracting element, but can become a powerful motivational lever for learning the Russian language and Russian culture and become a component of attracting a wider range of foreign citizens to study in Russia. Thus, the research focused on traditional and innovative pedagogical and methodological research on pre-university education of foreign citizens, the study of the functionality of social networks in the educational space and as an element of “soft power” of the state, the peculiarities of thinking and motivation of modern foreign students. The following methods were used in the research: analysis of existing pedagogical and methodological experience, making changes to the traditional educational model of teaching, analysis and selection of methods of work with social networks in the educational process, evaluation of effectiveness. Results. The authors come to the conclusion regarding the expediency of introducing social networks (by the example of Instagram) into the traditional educational process at the pre-university training stage as the element which could increase the motivation of foreign students, expand the borders of Russian language and education in Russia and achieve many other aims.
Three editions of I.A. Heym’s Russian grammar and their sources in the history of pedagogy
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University, Vlasov Sergey Vasilevich , Moskovkin Leonid Viktorovich ,   Saint Petersburg State University
Published: September 2022

Introduction. The research of Russian grammar textbook of I.A. Heym (Bernhard Andreas von Heym, 1759-1821) is of interest for the history of pedagogy, as it allows revealing the features of teaching Russian as a foreign language in Russia at the end of the 18th century. The study of the sources of three editions of this grammar allows us to understand which of the existing grammatical traditions had the strongest influence on the authors of the Russian language textbooks of that time. The purpose of this research is to study the features of the description of Russian grammar in three editions of the textbook by I. A. Heym, allowing to establish their sources and reflecting the methodological views of the author. Materials and Methods: the research material is the sections “Name”, “Pronoun” and “Verb” in three editions of the Russian language textbook for Germans “Russische Spraclehre für Deutsche” (1789, 1794, 1804). The description of not all grammatical categories of the name, pronoun and verb is subjected to analysis, but only those whose interpretation is different in various textbooks, and causes difficulties for foreign students: gender and declension of nouns, degrees of comparison of adjectives, categories of pronouns, tenses of the verb. Research methods: descriptive, comparative and analytical. Results: Three editions of Heym’s Russian grammar for Germans have an internal unity, but at the same time differ from each other in details. The first version of the textbook (1789) was based on the grammar of M.V. Lomonosov, and in some cases on the grammar of J. Rodde. The 1794 edition is also based on the grammar of M.V. Lomonosov, but at the same time on the grammars by J. Rodde and P.I. Sokolov. The text of the 1804 edition reveals a dependence on the academic grammar of 1802. I.A. Heym was more of a pedagogue than a linguist. His merit lies in the fact that he sought to make grammatical rules more accessible and understandable by systematizing and simplifying them and giving more common examples.
Emotional characteristics of high school professional settings
Authors:   Psychological Institute of the Russian Academy of Education, Lisichkina Alena Gennadievna , Trushina Irina Aleksandrovna ,   Chelyabinsk State University, Emelyanova Larisa Alekseevna ,   Orsk Humanitarian Technological Institute, Branch of Orenburg State
Published: September 2022

Introduction. The problem of professional self-determination in Russian and international psychology has been addressed for a long time and has not lost its relevance. Russian and international research mostly presents studies that consider the relationship of professional identity on student samples or in professional groups, and the studies mostly focus on the development of skills in the IT sphere. There is considerably less research aimed at studying the readiness for professional self-determination among students aged 15-18. The aim of the research was to study the emotional characteristics of professional attitudes among high school graduates and college students of the first and second years. Materials and Methods. In order to obtain empirical data, we used: Questionnaire of Professional Attitudes of Adolescents (I.M. Kondakov); Questionnaire of Emotional Attitudes towards the Future (M.R. Ginzburg); Questionnaire of Self-Realization Assessment (M.R. Ginzburg). Research Results and Discussion. The data obtained in our study demonstrates the relationship between emotional characteristics of the future and professional attitudes, indicating that the self-determination process is experienced by modern youth quite acutely. The data obtained in our study demonstrates the relationship between emotional characteristics of the future and professional attitudes, indicating that the self-determination process is experienced by modern youth quite acutely. Meaningful connections between the characteristics of self-determination and the emotional connotation of the future were identified and analyzed. Immaturity of professional self-determination is characterized by emotional experience of the future, manifestation of anxiety, despair and worry. Professional attitudes: “Rationalism of professional choice”, “Optimism about professional future” and “High self-esteem” are regarded as appropriate attitudes to the situation of professional self-determination; “Dependence and indecision in professional choice” are characterized by personal immaturity to professional self-determination, emotional experience of the future. Most likely, this emotional attitude towards the future is caused not only by the expanding range of opportunities for self-realization provided by the digital economy, but also by the high mobility of socio-economic processes and global uncertainty of the future. Conclusion. The results of the research suggest the conclusion about the relationship between the emotional characteristics of the attitude towards the future and professional attitudes of high school students, which can be used to improve the efficiency of vocational guidance activities with high school students.
Motherhood in Prison Threats and Opportunities of mothering while incarcerated
Authors: Polak-Kruszyk Aleksandra
Published: September 2022

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this paper is to present sentenced mothers in conditions of penitentiary isolation, according to the polish penal law. Women endure imprisonment much worse than men and have more difficulties adjusting to prison's isolation. Especially those who have children - they are concerned about the future and fate of their children. Polish provisions provide that children can stay in jail before turning 3 in the special "House of the Mother and Child" and let women to take constant and direct child care.

Methodology: This paper combines two methods: a comparison of legal documents and legal writers' thoughts and author observation of this phenomenon.

Main findings of the study: Putting children in the House of the Mother and Child in prisons is very controversial. It is hard to say if it is the best option to let the children stay with their mothers in prison. On the one hand it has a positive effect on both the development of the child as well as the social rehabilitation of the mother. The mother also learns to fulfill her parental responsibilities. On the other hand, the opponents of the incarceration of mothers with children claim that a child brought up behind bars will have a permanent memory of this experience.

Application of the study: The presented research relates to various scientific fields, e.g. criminal law, executive penal law and sociology.

Originality/Novelty of the study: This study shows that it is important to reconsider, what matters to the futures of babies and to start a new conversation about situation of mothers in prison. There is still a need to collect and analyse the information by both legal practice and legal theory, because it can lead to new solutions in dealing with this group of convicts.
An Optimal Solution to Global Warming
Authors: Hirsch Ph.D. Robert L. , Bezdek, Ph.D. Roger H.
Published: September 2022

Nature has given us a method of cooling the planet quickly.  Among other things volcanic eruptions discharge droplets that reflect sunlight back into space, causing global cooling.  We could conduct a human-made mimic relatively quickly without the volcanic mess, thereby dramatically changing the climate change dialogue and beginning to relieve populations from the astronomical costs of impending climate mitigation efforts.