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The Effect of Chinese Coastal Areas Cosmetology Students' Major Selection Motivation on Career Decision Making and Major Satisfaction
Authors: Wang Dong-Ting , Kim Kyeong-Ran
Published: December 2022

Education is very important for cultivating personal ability and humanity, but choosing a major that suits the individual will improve learning ability and point out a specific direction for determining the future. In order to grasp the correlation and influence among Chinese Cosmetology students’ Major Selection Motivation, Career Decision Making and Major Satisfaction, this study used the survey conducted by WeChat and Wenjuanxing program from June 25 to July 25, 2022. A total of 180 copies were used for final analysis. Data analysis was conducted via SPSSWIN 21.0 with frequency analysis and factor analysis to test validity. Reliability was assessed by Cronbach‘s coefficient. Descriptive statistics analysis, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were also conducted. The results of the study were as follows: female (gender), The 19-20 years old (age), higher vocational school (education), 1st grade (grade), skin care (major) . It shows the relationship between Major Selection Motivation, Career Decision Making and major Satisfaction had a positive (+) correlation. It also can be seen that the economic motivation factor of the Major Selection Motivation has a very high effect on the career plan and the career confidence factor of the career decision making . Based on the findings of the study, the personal motivation, economic motivation and social motivation of major selection motivation have a very high effect on all factors. The study found that the economic motivation of major selection motivation has the greatest impact on the career plan factor of career decision making and the social identity factor of major satisfaction. Therefore, cosmetology students recognize the importance of establishing career planning and social awareness in the career guidance and counseling process.
The Effect of Tattooists' Verbal and Non-verbal Communication on Customer Satisfaction
Authors: Seo Ran-Sug
Published: December 2022

This study is interested in the effect of tattooists' verbal and non-verbal communication on customer satisfaction, and aims to investigate the types of verbal communication that tattooists deal with customers and how non-verbal communication factors affect customer satisfaction. To achieve this research purpose, tattooists were surveyed, and verbal communication of tattooists was largely divided into customer-oriented and tattooist-oriented communication, and non-verbal communication elements were divided into physical language and spatial environment. Whether these two factors affect customer satisfaction was structured and analyzed. As a result of the analysis, first, it was found that the customer-oriented communication of the tattooist's verbal communication had a significant effect on customer satisfaction. Second, it was proved that physical language among the non-verbal communication factors of tattooists has a significant effect on customer satisfaction.
Analysis of Research Trends in Skin Care using Keyword Network Analysis
Authors: Oh Yun-Kyoung
Published: December 2022

This study tried to examine the research trends related to skin care by using keyword network analysis on data extracted from the KCI journal D/B provided by the National Research Foundation of Korea. Text refinement was performed by extracting key words from a total of 504 papers published from 2011 to August 2022. The tools used for analysis are Textom and UCINET6. As a result, first, the keyword frequency was ‘cosmetics’ the most, followed by‘appearance management behavior’, ‘skin care shop’, ‘satisfaction’, ‘female’, ‘medical’, ‘service’, and ‘acne’. Second, as a result of examining the frequency of skin care related keywords according to the study period, the 1st period (2011-2016) and the 2nd period (2017-2022) both included ‘cosmetics’ as the keyword the most. In the second period, keywords such as ‘skin care shop’, ‘medical’, ‘aging’, and ‘acne’ appeared in high rankings. Third, keywords such as ‘cosmetics’, ‘satisfaction’, ‘skin care room’, ‘appearance management behavior’ and ‘service’ are keywords with high connection centrality, proximity centrality, and dominance centrality. It was confirmed that it was actively progressing.
Cosmetic Use and Skin Care Behavior According to Monthly Income of Middle-aged Chinese Women
Authors: Yue Lou , Choi Mee-Ok
Published: December 2022

With the development of the Chinese economy and changes in cultural life, middle-aged women's desire for a healthy and beautiful life has increased, and interest in skin care has continued to increase.Pay more attention to skin care to look more attractive. In addition, investment in skin care is increasing as professional women's participation in society increases and demand for appearance. In this study, middle-aged women in their 30s and 50s living in Liaoning Province of China, were studied to find out the differences in cosmetics use and skin care behavior depending on their monthly income. A total of 205 middle-aged residents of Shenyang, Tieling and Dandong were surveyed. All 185 of them were used as the final analysis materials except for 20 inattentive or missing answers. Frequency analysis was conducted to find out the general characteristics of the survey subjects, cosmetics use, and skin care, and a case care test was conducted to find out the difference between cosmetics use management and skin care according to monthly income. This study used the SPSSWIN 21.0 program, and all empirical analyses were verified at a significance level of 5%. People with high monthly incomes have a high demand for cosmetics, and low-income middle-aged women have a lower desire to use cosmetics than working women due to a lack of income. Prices are an important factor in the cosmetics purchase process, indirectly affecting consumers' desire to buy cosmetics, and low-income middle-aged women are less willing to use cosmetics than working women because they cannot buy expensive cosmetics due to lack of income. Economic income is the basic factor that affects women's consumption behavior in beauty direction, and the basis for economic factors is that the amount of skin care expenditure of high-income people is larger depending on monthly income and facial skin care investment. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the differences in cosmetics use and skin care behavior according to monthly income for middle-aged women in their 30s to 50s living in various occupations in Shenyang, Tiering, and Dandong of China.
Trend Investigation of Hairstyles Using Big Data Analysis Before and After of COVID-19: Focusing on Text Mining and Semantic Network Analysis
Authors: Joo Myoung , Seo Su-Yeon , Choi Esther
Published: December 2022

Recently, hairstyle trends have changed drastically in relation to K-beauty. Therefore, this study performed an atypical big day analysis to analyze hairstyle trends before and after COVID-19. Next, Naver and Google collected a total of 65,776 keywords using Textom, a text data analysis program, from the last four years (two years from January 2018 to December 2019 before COVID-19 and two years from January 2020 to December 2021 after COVID-19). And by refining unnecessary words for text mining, 50 key keywords were derived each before and after COVID-19 and used for empirical analysis. In the top 50 keywords, it was found that hair, perm style, men, women, cuts, and short hair were the main keywords. In the semantic network analysis using UCINET 6.0 and Netdraw, it was confirmed that keywords such as hair, perm style, male and female, change, and cut are highly connected with other keywords. Finally, as a result of CONCOR analysis, before COVID-19, it was divided into four clusters: styling, cut style, promotion, and style transformation, and after COVID-19, it was divided into three clusters: style transformation, promotion, and styling. These analysis results confirm trends related to hairstyles, key components and promotional channels for hairstyle fields.
Changes in the sugar-acid ratio in apple fruits depending on the applied storage technology
Authors:   Institutul de Genetică şi Fiziologie a Plantelor, Republica Moldova, Nicuţa Alexandru
Published: December 2022

Physiological-biochemical changes that occur during the post-harvest period lead to the deterioration of the quality of agricultural products. The main biochemical indices of fruit quality, which determine their taste and consistency, are sugars and organic acids. As the apples ripen, the total amount of sugars increases and the acidity decreases. The taste of the fruits is determined not only by the absolute content of organic acids and sugars, but mainly by their ratio in the fruit. The fruits treated post-harvest with the Fitomag preparation were characterized at the time of release from storage by a more harmonious taste, compared to the control fruits. The sugar-acid ratio can be used as a diagnostic indicator of quality, by monitoring the biochemical content of fruits in storage.
Fundamental dimensions of personality and emotional intelligence in people with psoriasis (comparative study)
Authors:   Universitatea de Stat din Moldova, Praviţchi Galina , Chicu Victoria ,   Universitatea de Stat din Moldova
Published: December 2022

Research into the fundamental dimensions of personality and emotional intelligence in people with psoriasis is particularly current and important in conditions of high psychological morbidity among patients with skin diseases. The complexity of this topic lies in the large number of individual and contextual characteristics that influence the onset and progression of psoriasis. Emotional intelligence is a complex construct that takes center stage in the management of dermatology. Its role is particularly emphasized when we refer to the defense mechanisms of emotional conflict that can be activated through the perception, assimilation, understanding, and control of emotions.
The socio-economic situation of the city of Balti reflected in Iosif Broitman’s Guide (1938)
Authors:   Universitatea de Stat din Moldova, Cuculescu (Molcosean) Ana
Published: December 2022

The city of Bălți, during the years 1918–1939, had the opportunity to know a vast development in several spheres, becoming a regional economic center, which contributed to bringing it to light in the national arena, often competing with the regions over the Prut River. This study refers to the First guide of the municipality of Bălți edited by Iosif Broitman, published in 1938. The content of the article reflects the sectors of activity in the interwar period of the Balti municipality, especially the years 1937–1938: education, medicine, economy, culture, enterprises, factories. At the same time, the services offered in the municipality and the persons responsible in these fields are highlighted. The author points out the actions taken by the local administration for the socio-economic rise of the municipality, but also the weak points of the activity to which the attention of municipal structures should be drawn.
The mother archetype in the poetry of Grigore Vieru
Authors:   Universitatea de Stat din Moldova, Serdeşniuc Cristian
Published: December 2022

Grigore Vieru created a poem about children and childhood, and in the middle of it arranged a mother’s image. Marked with the irrepressible wish to his mother, even being an adult, he was looking avidly for returning to the lost paradise of childhood. By intermedium of the poems for children about the mother and the entire environment, Vieru helped the little reader to discover the sense of the Universe. The living beings guided the children through harmony and continual rejoice. The poet was looking for discovering some primary needs of an infantile being, identifying them with the child itself. The theme about the mother after Vieru consists of worship of traditions, the religion of sincerity, and the personal myth.
THE EFFECT OF PEER MENTORING MODEL USED TO TEACH PERIPHERAL INTRAVENOUS CATHETER PLACEMENT ON KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, SELF-CONFIDENCE, SATISFACTION AND FEAR OF NURSING STUDENTS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Authors: SU Serpil , KACAROĞLU VİCDAN Ayşe
Published: December 2022

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of peer mentoring model used to teach peripheral intravenous catheter placement on knowledge, skills, self-confidence, satisfaction and symptoms of fear of nursing students.

Method: This is a controlled, randomized, parallel group and single center study. The Shapiro-Wilk Test, Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test, Mann-Whitney U Test were used for the analysis of the data. The EtaSquared value was used for the effect value of the data.

Results: When peripheral intravenous catheter knowledge and skills of students were evaluated, there was no statistical difference between the knowledge and skill mean scores of the students in the peer mentoring model group (n=50) and the students in the traditional teaching model (n=51) (p=0.389). When the scores for satisfaction about peripheral intravenous catheter insertion procedures were analysed, a significant difference was found between the groups with an effect value below the medium level (p=0.048, η2=0.038). When the students' self-confidence scores were evaluated, a significant difference was found the groups with an effect value the medium level (p=0.004, η2=0.078). The students in the control group experienced more often symptom of feeling tense compared to the students in the experimental group (p=0.004).

Conclusion: This study found that the peer mentoring model was as effective as the traditional teaching model in gaining skills of peripheral intravenous catheter placement, and the students' self-confidence and satisfaction were higher.
Farklı veri kaynaklarından üretilen 3B modellerin kıyaslanması; Diyarbakır Ulu camii Musalla taşı ve Güneş saati örneği
Authors: ASLAN İlyas , KALAYCI Enis , TEKTAŞ Yunus
Published: December 2022

Teknolojinin gelişimi ile birlikte tarihi eserlerin aslına uygun şekilde ileriye dönük olarak kullanılması büyük önem arz eder. 3 boyutlu modelleme işlemlerinde birçok teknik kullanılmaktadır. Apple iPhone 13 Pro, verilerini iki farklı yöntemle belgeleyebilen güçlü bir el bilgisayarıdır. Bu çalışmada iki farklı yöntem kullanılmıştır. Birinci yöntemde iPhone'un yersel lazer tarama ile Lidar sensörü kullanılmış, ikinci yöntemde ise iPhone'un fotoğraf özelliği ile yersel fotogrametri kullanılmıştır. Her iki yöntem de gerçek dünyadaki nesneleri veya ortamları analiz etmek, şekiller ve renkler hakkında veri toplamak için kullanılabilmektedir. Toplanan verilerin analizi için dijital üç boyutlu nokta bulutları oluşturulmuştur. Bu çalışmada Diyarbakır ilinin Merkez Sur ilçesine bağlı Ulucamii avlusunda bulunan tarihi güneş saati ile musalla taşının modellenmesi konu edinilmiştir. Her iki obje İphone 13 pro lidar sensörü ile tarandıktan sonra, İphone 13 pro kamerası ile de fotoğraf çekilmiştir. Ayrı ayrı 3 boyutlu modellemeleri oluşturulmuştur. Lidar modellemesi için Cloud compare, yersel fotogrametri modellemesi için de Agisoft yazılımı kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlar karşılaştırıldıktan sonra, fotogrametri ile elde edilen verilerin lidar ile orta çıkan sonuçlardan daha doğru daha güvenilir olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Studiul potențialului tehnologic al soiurilor de struguri de selecție nouă în contextul schimbărilor climatice în Republica Moldova
Authors:   Scientific-Practical Institute of Horticulture and Food Technologies, Republic of Moldova, Taran Nicolae , Ponomariova Irina ,   Scientific-Practical Institute of Horticulture and Food Technologies, Republic of Moldova, Morari Boris ,   Scientific-Practical Institute of Horticulture and Food Technologies, Republic of Moldova, Nemteanu Silvia ,   Scientific-Practical Institute of Horticulture and Food Technologies, Republic of Moldova
Published: December 2022

Climate change in recent years has led to the need to pay more attention to clones of new selection varieties, which are adapted to local conditions. Of the varieties of grape, the ones obtained by the breeders (selectors) from the Republic of Moldova, through the interspecific hybridization of different grape varieties, such as Floricica, Viorica, Legenda and Riton, are of special interest. The aim of the research is to study the agrobiological and oenological potential of new grape varieties for the production of quality wines, in order to promote these varieties, expand the range of wine production and increase the volume of these wines on the market. The paper analyzed the climatic conditions of the harvest year 2020 and their effects on grape growth and development. Data on the agrobiological parameters of the new selection varieties was studied. The physico-chemical results obtained demonstrated the high quality of dry white wines from grape varieties of new selection, with high organoleptic qualities.
Alunul obișnuit (Corylus avellana L.) – particularități și beneficii
Authors:   Scientific-Practical Institute of Horticulture and Food Technologies, Republic of Moldova, Dadu Constantin , Donea Victor ,   NGO "Noi si mediul", Republic of Moldova, Onica Elisaveta ,   "Alexandru Ciubotaru" National Botanical Garden (Institute), Republic of Moldova, Donea Ecaterina ,   Moldova State University, Oboroc Ion ,   Agroindustrial College from Ungheni, Republic of Moldova
Published: December 2022

The article presents the particularities and cultivation tehnologies of the common hazel (Corylus avellana L.) which belongs to the genus Corylus L., family Betulaceae (Gheideman T., 1986). In the spontaneous flora, the common hazel is spread almost throughout all of Europe, Asia Minor, the Balkan Peninsula, Iran, the Caucasus, through deciduous and mixed forests, in clearings, thickets, in hill and mountain regions, less in plains etc. According to the research carried out and the analysis of the specialized literature, the qualities of the common hazelnut were highlighted and the right assortment was selected for the creation of plantations in the Republic of Moldova.
Homo politicus: Man as a political, religious and historical creature from the perspective of philosophy
Authors: Siep Ludwig
Published: December 2022

In his contribution on “Homo politicus”, Prof. Siep deals with the human being as a political, religious and historical creature from the point of view of philosophy. He makes it clear that the zoon politicon in Aristotle is inextricably linked to the definition of human beings as reason and language talent (zoon logon echon). He points out that nowadays the Aristotelian tradition of homo politicus can be supported by scientific and cultural insights. Furthermore, the author also refers to the results of modern brain and behavioral research, which explores the physiological basis of specifically human abilities and deficiencies. In the following, the author goes into the anthropological basics - in particular the reduction of instincts and human language, which enables exchange between rational beings. He makes it clear that public speech was already the language of political beings in antiquity, if it is based on the equal co-determination of everyone, then, according to Aristotle, one speaks of a "polity", which means that one has arrived at democracy. If one also wants to designate other forms of government as “political”, the author believes that the term must be broadened, which in his opinion is made possible by referring to the monopoly on the use of force. The monopoly on the use of force requires legitimation. This leads the author to Max Weber's "Concept of the Political" and its forms of domination. Finally, he raises the question of consensus and dissent in a democracy, how individuals and groups with different views can agree in a 'public speech'.
Handling power. A human stumbling block on the public plateau
Authors: Zweigle Birgit
Published: December 2022

In her article, the author, Prof. Dr. Birgit Zweigle, it is clear that when we talk about people as zóon politikón, we also have to talk about the topic of power. The exercise of power is therefore a subliminal human desire. It is a temptation for individuals as well as for groups or states because it ultimately gives actors a sense of importance. The author approaches the topic in three steps, first showing how power has been argumentatively founded and realized in history. In doing so, she focuses on the models of the relationship between state and church and their intellectual and historical justification. By raising the question of the biblical understanding of power, the author is able to confront the concepts realized in history with the gospel. She leaves no doubt that, in her view, the exercise of power by the state and the church is far removed from the biblical understanding of power. Ultimately, according to the author, her approach makes it possible to identify stumbling blocks in dealing with power. According to the author, the first danger is identification with divine authority - church and state would have claimed to speak and act in the name of God, whereby she regards the Pope's dogma of infallibility as an aggravation. The author sees a second danger in theology putting itself at the service of politics. According to the author, a third danger is the misuse of divine power for one's own purposes, as becomes clear, for example, in the Investiture Controversy.
ʿAllāma al-Ḥillī and his theory of action
Authors: Khansari Mousavi Sedigheh
Published: December 2022

In her article, Sedigheh Khansari Mousavi takes up the question of human free will and discusses it using the example of the theory of action of the Islamic Shiite scholar ʿAllāma al-Ḥillī (d. 1325) and his treatise Istiqṣāʾ an-naẓar fī l-qaḍāʾ wa-l-qadar. But before discussing this work in more detail, she gives a brief historical overview of various Muslim schools of thought and kalām schools by introducing their respective methodologies and positions on the theory of action and discussing the debate on »divine predestination and human free will« that took place in this context. She then takes a closer look at the »kalām school of al-Ḥilla«, whose most prominent representative and pioneer was ʿAllāma al-Ḥillī and which, according to the author, united two currents within the Imamite kalām, namely the rational current of the kalām school of Baghdad and the text-oriented current of the school of Qum. Both currents also come together in the thought and work of ʿAllāma al-Ḥillī and shape his writing Istiqṣāʾ an-naẓar fī l-qaḍāʾ wa-l-qadar, in which he attempts to solve the much-discussed problem of the theory of action with the help of a rational and text-oriented line of argument. In this way, he confronts a theological topic with philosophical methods, as, according to the author’s account, Abū al-Ḥasan al-ʿĀmirī (d. 992) had done before him with his work Inqāḏ al-bašar mina l-ǧabr wa-l-qadar, so that here theology and philosophy, and thus revelation and reason, are not seen as opposites, but as two mutually confirming paths that pursue the same goal, namely to discover divine truth.
Language Images of Modern Statehood. Emancipatory Rhetoric and Sovereign Politics
Authors: Mackowitz Laurin
Published: December 2022

In his article Dr. Laurin Mackowitz assumes that the inherent characteristics of language-based communication should be included in thinking about politics at the latest with the »Linguistic Turn«. Since then, there has been a fundamental skepticism about the notion that language is a transparent instrument for communicating reality. Instead, language is seen as an unavoidable constraint that structures all human searches for meaning and knowledge. Since reality cannot be perceived without language-dependent constraints, the focus of thought must be on language criticism. The author makes it clear that metaphors are more than mere descriptions, but seem to be actors in their own right, binding individual and collective subjects to language and leading people and peoples to see the world through their lenses. Dasein is to be understood as a "world-forming" and at the same time image-related being, which is why the imagination could be seen as decisive for the conditioning of social realities as power relations. The task that political philosophy faces as a result of the disenchantment of the world-forming dimension of language is to gain clarity about how the production and organization of knowledge, weapons and living space are given meaning by the linguistic images of modern statehood. The author continues to address the »state organism« (»body, sovereignty, fascism«). One of the dominant language images in modernity is the idea of the state as an organism. The body imagery that was already widespread in antiquity, which transferred the image of the living human body to inanimate things and above all to social structures, developed into an organism imagery. The »body metaphor« was already widespread in antiquity and fulfills many functions. The metaphor of the political body as a composite and self-sustaining organism finds a reconfiguration in modernity, which would find its most famous expression in Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan on the title page. Using several examples, the author makes it clear that the metaphor of the modern political body would promise a rational organization of the complex social structure, a comprehensive presentation of the tasks and assigned social positions and decision-making power in a crisis.
Current status of historical-critical Quran research
Authors: Davitashvili Ana
Published: December 2022

In her article, Ana Davitashvili not only provides a comprehensible introduction to historical-critical Quran research, even for those who have not yet dealt with this topic, but she also presents the various currents within and outside of historical-critical Quran research In the author's opinion, the »traditionalists« stand outside of historical-critical Quran research, since they approach the study of the Quran with theological goals. According to this, only Muslim academics are to be understood who do not recognize the problem of the authenticity of the Islamic tradition, who consider neither the biblical tradition nor non-Arab historical sources and who do not take note of the research results of archeology or inscriptions. The author identifies the "neo-traditionalists" as a further current, who recognize the basic features of Islamic tradition and the basic data of the prophet's biography or Sira, and a group between "neo-traditionalists" and "revisionists" who are centered around Gabriel Said Reynolds , one of the most important American Quran researchers. Finally, according to the author, the group of “revisionists” rejects the Muslim tradition, questions the main features of the prophet's biography and questions the authorship of the Qur'an or denies that the Qur'an as a whole originated on the Arabian Peninsula. As the author presents both the consensus and the points of contention in historical-critical Quranic research, the current state of research is well illuminated and clearly worked out. Finally, the author ventures a look at the future perspectives of historical-critical Quran research.
Socrates – a homo politicus
Authors: Thiel Detlef
Published: December 2022

Given that homo politicus goes back etymologically to the ancient Greek ζῷον πολιτικόν (zóon politikón), Dr. Detlef Thiel in the first article entitled Sokrates – ein homo politicus? contributes to the thinking of ancient Greece. In it he not only gives a detailed overview of the development of political thought during this period, but also of the historical events and the political background. In his contribution, the author presents Socrates as a polis citizen, philosopher and homo politicus. He goes into detail about life as well as the court process that led to the conviction of Socrates and makes it clear that Socrates, after the death sentence, chose to flee or enter refused ransom and thus became the first martyr of philosophy. As evidence for his assessment that Socrates is to be regarded as a homo politicus, he cites Socrates' three missions to Athens, the acceptance of the court process and judgement, the unity of theory and practice practiced by Socrates and the criticism of democracy. His philosophical conversations with the young people of Athens therefore also had a political dimension, because he was trying to educate future decision-makers to become ethically responsible personalities. The teachability of political virtue is Socrates' greatest question for the author. He comes to the conclusion that, according to Socrates, only the morally good life is worth living and that this has a political dimension.
Treatment of Superficial Necrolytic Dermatitis with Copper Chelation in a Dog with Copper-Associated Hepatitis
Authors: Talbot Cindy , Kearns Shawn , Mouser Pamela J.
Published: December 2022

A 7 yr old castrated male Cavalier King Charles spaniel presented for evaluation of liver enzyme elevations. Abdominal ultrasound revealed a small liver with mixed echogenicity, small hypoechoic nodules, and an irregular surface. Histologic examination and copper quantification of the liver obtained by laparoscopy diagnosed copper-associated hepatitis. One month later the dog developed hyperkeratosis of all four foot pads and ulcerations of feet, legs, and rectum. Punch biopsies confirmed superficial necrolytic dermatitis. After a total of 2 mo of chelation with no changes to medications, skin lesions began to improve, continuing over the following 6 wk to almost complete resolution. At this point the skin lesions returned and had minimal response to four amino acids infusions. The dog was switched from penicillamine to trientine. Zinc acetate was initiated 6 wk after the switch to trientine, and skin improvement was noted soon thereafter. At the time of death, skin lesions were improving and the dog was clinically comfortable. Copper-associated hepatitis should be considered as a possible etiology for superficial necrolytic dermatitis. Treatment of superficial necrolytic dermatitis is often unrewarding, and copper chelation, when copper-associated hepatitis has been confirmed, represents another therapeutic option.
Suspected Generalized Neonatal Tetanus in a Litter of Puppies
Authors: Mayousse Vincent , Soete Caroline , Jeandel Aurélien
Published: December 2022

Tetanus, caused by Clostridium tetani neurotoxin, is extensively described in adult dogs and is frequently associated with a recent history of wounds. Although this condition is reported in 2–3 mo old puppies, tetanus has not been described in neonates. Herein, we report the clinical signs of 3–5 day old American Bully puppies from the same litter, presenting with an acute onset of marked generalized stiffness of the extensor muscles, trismus, and an inability to suckle. Three puppies died because of tetanus: one died during consultation, one was euthanized owing to respiratory distress, and the third died 1 mo after initial presentation following deterioration. All three of these puppies were clinically affected by omphalitis. Complete bloodwork, toxicological screening (including strychnine assay), serology, and polymerase chain reaction tests for selected infectious diseases were unremarkable. Necropsy of the euthanized puppy confirmed suppurative omphalitis, which may have contributed to C. tetani infection. These are the first cases of suspected neonatal tetanus in puppies, which is a frequent condition in newborn humans and is associated with omphalitis as the route of infection.
Negative Antigenuria in a Dog with Suspected Central Nervous System Localized Blastomycosis
Authors: Cridge Harry , Tryon Emily , Burkland Erica , Moeser Adam
Published: December 2022

A 7 yr old female spayed mixed-breed dog was presented for a 1 wk history of neck pain and pelvic limb weakness. Examination revealed nonambulatory paraparesis and thoracolumbar hyperesthesia. MRI revealed extensive intramedullary T2-weighted/short tau inversion recovery hyperintensity and diffuse severe T1-post contrast meningeal enhancement of the thoracolumbar spinal cord. An L5-L6 cerebrospinal fluid sample revealed a suppurative pleocytosis (81% neutrophils, total protein 4362.5 mg/dL and nucleated cell count 352,000/μL). While awaiting the results of infectious disease testing, the dog was treated for suspected meningoencephalitis of unknown etiology with corticosteroids, cyclosporine, and a cytarabine arabinoside infusion. The dog neurologically declined and was started on broad-spectrum antibiotics. The dog continued to decline despite antibiotics, and infectious disease titers subsequently revealed serum antibody positivity for blastomycosis. The dog was then referred to a multispecialty referral hospital and was treated with amphotericin B followed by fluconazole. Prednisone was continued at anti-inflammatory doses. Urine blastomycosis antigen testing was submitted for subsequent disease monitoring but was negative. Five months after presentation the dog was clinically doing well with no identifiable neurologic deficits. This case demonstrates that neurologic blastomycosis may have negative urine antigen concentrations in some dogs and that other diagnostic modalities should be pursued when central nervous system fungal disease is suspected.
KAMU KURUMLARININ KRİZ DÖNEMLERİNDE SOSYAL MEDYA KULLANIMI: COVID-19 SÜRECİNDE SAĞLIK BAKANLIĞI’NIN TWITTER PAYLAŞIMLARINA YÖNELİK İÇERİK ANALİZİ
Authors: GAZAZ Doğan Can
Published: December 2022

Kriz, ortaya çıkış anı itibariyle örgütün tüm paydaşları üzerinde bunalım ve panik yaratabilen bir olgudur. Krizle birlikte paydaşlar üzerinde gelişen panik ve bunalım, özel sektör organizasyonlarının yaşamını sonlandırabilirken kamusal sektörde oy kayıplarına yol açabilmektedir. Bu nedenle hem özel hem de kamusal sektörde kriz iletişimi uygulamaları gereklidir. Kriz iletişimi uygulamaları sayesinde mevcut kitlesel paniğe erken müdahalede gerçekleştirilebilirken kimi zaman kriz fırsata da dönüştürülebilmektedir. Kriz iletişimi kapsamında geçmişte, paydaşlara ulaşabilmek için geleneksel medya mecralarından yararlanılabilirken günümüzde, Web 2.0 teknolojisinin getirdiği yenilikler sayesinde sosyal medya mecralarından da faydalanılabilmektedir. Sosyal medya mecraları sayesinde organizasyon ile paydaşlar arasında karşılıklı etkileşime dayanan kriz iletişimi uygulamaları gerçekleştirilebilmektedir. Çalışma kapsamında, 2020 yılında tüm dünyayı etkisi altına alan Covid-19 salgını sürecinde Türkiye’de yetkili kurum olan T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı’nın Twitter paylaşımları incelenmiştir. Paylaşımlar incelenirken, ‘Kriz ve Acil Durum Risk İletişimi Modeli’ ve ‘Durumsal Kriz İletişimi Teorisi’ çerçevesinde oluşturulan kodlama cetvelinden yararlanılarak içerik analizi yöntemi uygulanmıştır. Araştırmada, Bakanlığın Covid-19 salgın krizi sürecinde, Twitter platformunu kullanarak kitlelere, salgının etkisini ve kitlesel paniği azaltmaya yardımcı olabilecek iletiler gönderdiği, fakat sosyal medya mecralarının etkileşim olanaklarını kullanmadığı ve Covid-19 ile ilgili paylaşımların daha fazla etkileşim aldığı bulgulanmıştır.
A Stakeholders’ Analysis of Airbnb in London and Barcelona
Authors: Miguel Cristina , Perez-Vega Rodrigo
Published: December 2022

Airbnb not only has transformed the hospitality industry but also has created wider economic change in adjacent industries and in society in general. Because of this, many stakeholders are now trying to proactively shape the evolution of such platforms, as reflected by numerous actions by policymakers, industry representatives, media outlets and the public across the world. This chapter reports on a city-based case study (London and Barcelona) and examines the experiences and views of relevant stakeholders in the Airbnb sphere: hosts, guests, Airbnb public policy managers, rental apartment companies, council representatives and other local authorities. The barriers and opportunities for ethical practice were also identified and reported according to the views of these stakeholders. By using in-depth interviews and focus groups, this chapter gathers perspectives from a wide range of stakeholders on the perceived impact of Airbnb in two European cities that are major tourist destinations.
Weekly anal Dilatation after Anoplasty in Low Variety Anorectal Malformations - A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Hanif Khan Muhammad Amir , Haq Muhammad Riaz-ul- , Khalid Iram Uzma , Ahmad Shahnab , Ahmad Mahreen Zahra , Kashif M.
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Low variety anorectal malformations (ARM) include almost one half of all anorectal malformations. Most of them undergo single stage anoplasty in neonatal age as an emergency procedure. Anal Dilatation is started after 10-14 days of surgery as a general protocol. Aim of our study was to measure the outcome of weekly dilatation instead of daily dilatation plan in low variety ARM patients undergoing anoplasty in terms of complications. Materials and Methods: After Ethical considerations, a prospective cross sectional study was carried out from April 2020 to March 2022 in the Department of Pediatric Surgery, The Children Hospital and the Institute of Child Health, Multan. 34 patients of low variety of ARM were included in the study. Anoplasty was done on Hager dilator no. 10. After two weeks of surgery, the patients were called for weekly follow up and dilatation. The dilatation was performed as an outpatient procedure for three months and then monthly for three months. After data collection on a pre-designed performa, statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 20. Results: Constipation was seen in 10 (29.4%) patients, followed by anal stenosis in 6 (17.6%) and wound dehiscence in 3 (8.8%) patients. Most of the patients responded to oral laxatives and intravenous antibiotics. 3 (8.8%) patients needed redo anoplasty. Overall, 26 patients (76.5%) did well on weekly dilatation program, while in 8 (23.5%) weekly dilatation program had to be converted to daily dilatation program. Conclusion: Weekly calibration by surgeons has acceptable outcomes. It is kinder and gentle to patients and lessens excessive physical and psychological trauma and morbidity to patients. The weekly dilatation plan will benefit patients not only financially but it will also lessen the psychological and physical trauma to the patients and their caregivers. Key words: anorectal malformations, low variety, anal dilatation.
Critical Analysis of Etiopathology of Cervical Lymphadenopathy in patients reporting to the Department of Surgery Chandka Medical College Hospital Larkana
Authors: Shaikh Nargis , Shaikh Aisha , Fatima Saira , Asghar Ibrahim , Qureshi Kanwal
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Nodes that are aberrant in their size, consistency, or number are referred to as lymphadenopathy. Study Duration: Current research was carried out at Surgery Department of Chandka Medical College (CMC) & Teaching Hospital, Larkana starting from March 2019 to September 2020. Subjects & Methods: After taking written informed consent, 162 patients was included in the study after fulfilling of the inclusion criteria. Chi square test was applied and P-value <0.05 was considered significant Results: The results of reactive/benign in our study were as out of 162 patients 54(33.3%) belongs to positive group and 108(66.7%) belongs to negative group. In tuberculous the frequency distribution results showed that 57(35.2%) positive and 105(64.8%) were negative. In causing factors the results of malignant frequency distribution were as out of 162 patients 51(31.5%) were positive and 111(68.5%) were negative. Conclusion: In conclusion, our study reveals a lower prevalence of malignancy, reactivity, and benign causes of cervical lymphadenopathy, and an increased prevalence of Tuberculosis as a cause of cervical lymphadenopathy in patients presenting to the surgery department at CMC Hospital in Larkana. To avoid lengthy delays in identification and treatment of numerous medical diseases, including potentially curable malignancies, we advocate for conducting biopsy early in the workup of cervical lymphadenopathy. Keywords: Cervical lymphadenopathy, lymphoma, Tuberculous. Etiopathology, Chandka Medical College
Postoperative Bleed after PARS Plana Vitrectomy with Pre-Operative Intra Vitreal Bevacizumab in Diabetic Patients with Advance Diabetic Eye Disease
Authors: Tahir Muhammad , Rehman Tayyab , Shahid Muhammad Hamza , Farooq Muhammad Talha , Mitru M. Faisal , Khokhar Sehrish Qayyum
Published: December 2022

Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of preoperative intravitreal Bevacizumab on postoperative incidence of vitreous cavity hemorrhage in patients with advance diabetic eye disease undergoing 23 gauge pars plana vitrectomy. Study Duration: This study was conducted in the department of Ophthalmology Services Hospital Lahore from April 2021 to September 2021. Study Design: Randomized Controlled Trail Patients & Methods: Forty eyes of forty diabetic patients with advance diabetic eye disease were selected for three port 23 gauge pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and were split into two groups of twenty patients each. One week before the pars plana vitrectomy, Group A received preoperative intravitreal bevacizumab (1.25 mg/0.05 ml) and sham injection were given to Group B patients and postoperative vitreous cavity bleeding was noted on day one , day three , day seven and bleeding was graded from no bleeding to mild and severe based on clinical examination. Practical implication: To assess the decrease in potential risk of postoperative vitreous cavity bleeding following 23 gauge three port pars plana vitrectomy Results: The patients in this study had an average age of 58.46 ±3.62 yrs and mean duration of diabetes among these patients selected for this trial was 11.25±1.52 years (range 8-22 years). Out of 20 eyes in Group A , 15 (75.0%) had no bleeding, 4 (20.0%) had mild and 1(5.0%) had severe postoperative vitreous cavity bleed. In group B , out of 20 eyes 11(55.0%) had no bleeding , 7(35%) had mild to moderate bleeding and 2(10.0%) had severe vitreous cavity hemorrhage. Conclusion: Preoperative Intravitreal bevacizumab prior to pars plana vitrectomy was found effective in reducing the risk of postoperative vitreous cavity bleeding in patients with advance diabetic eye disease. Keywords: Intravitreal Bevacizumab, advanced diabetic eye disease, vitreous hemorrhage, Postoperative bleed, Vitrectomy
Assessment of Severity of Anxiety and Depression in Covid-19 Patients Admitted to Rawalpindi Medical University and Allied Hospitals Rawalpindi Pakistan
Authors: Yasir Sadia , Fatima Ghulam , Umar Zarnain , Tahir Zona , Malik Qasim , Maqsood Azfar , Muhammad Sultan
Published: December 2022

Objective: To determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression among the COVID-19 infected patients. Study design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Rawalpindi Medical University and Allied Hospitals Covid designated wards from 1st April 2019 and 30th June 2020 Methodology: Hundred patients of either gender presented with Covid-19 infection were enrolled. Detailed demographics and complete medical examination was done after taking informed written consent. Those patients who fulfil the clinical criteria Hamilton rating scale for anxiety (HAMA) and Hamilton rating scale for depression (HRSD) were applied to assess the severity of anxiety and/or depression. Results: There were 69 (69%) males and 31 (31%) females. Eighty two (82%) patients fall in the age range of 21 to 50 years with the mean of 38 years. There is high level of anxiety as well as depression among admitted patients suffering from COVID-19. Seventy five (75%) patients suffered from depression and 72 (72%) of patients suffered from anxiety ranging from mild to severe. Conclusion: It is concluded that patients suffering from Covid-19 disease had high prevalence of depression and anxiety. Keywords: Covid 19, Anxiety and depression, Physical comorbidities
Frequency of Vitamin D Deficiency in Children with Tuberculosis
Authors: Rayaz Saima , Bizenjo Attaullah , Hussain Mohammad , Iqbal Mohammad
Published: December 2022

Objective: To find the frequency of vitamin d deficiency in children with tuberculosis. Study Design: Case control study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pediatric Medicine Unit 2, Sandeman Provincial Hospital, Quetta from 1st December 2021 to 31st May 2022. Methodology: One hundred children from 1 to 15 years which were divided into two groups. Group A had 50 patients/children suffering from tuberculosis while Group B had 50 healthy controls. A 2cc blood was withdrawn for the vitamin D3 testing. The results and confounding factors for vitamin D deficiency were compared within both groups. Results: The mean age of the cases and controls was 7.5±2.3 and 4.2±1.2 years respectively. There were more boys in cases with vitamin D deficiency while higher number of girls was observed in the vitamin D deficient controls. The Vitamin D levels of children with tuberculosis were compared with the controls and it was observed that 34% cases with severe vitamin D deficiency and 32% with mild vitamin D deficiency where a significant variance of controls results was noticed with 20% and 24% cases of severe and mild vitamin D deficiency. Conclusion: The frequency of vitamin D deficiency in children with tuberculosis was 66% reported. Keywords: Frequency, Vitamin D deficiency, Children, Tuberculosis
Factors Associated with Maternal Anemia and its Relationship with a Low Birth Weight of Newborn
Authors: Rauf Shahzad , Mandokhel Shamayal , Pirzada Hina , Sher Rehman , Shakeel Munema , . Farhatullah
Published: December 2022

Objective: To determine maternal anemia and its relationship with the nutritional status and low birth weight of a newborn. Study Design: Cross-sectional analytical study. Place and Duration of Study: Tertiary Care Hospital KPK Peshawar from 1st January 2022 to 30th June 2022. Methodology: Three hundred and eighty five individuals, aged between 18 to 45 years were enrolled. All patients with hemoglobin level <11 g/dl, low birth and normal were included. Patients with a history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus were excluded. Results: The maternal anemia was found in 39.37% while low birth weight was among 16.62% result was significant (P=0.00). Mothers taking a balanced diet and milk regularly were reported with normal hemoglobin. Low birth weight was reported in multigravida 28.3% and 20.25% in primigravida. The multiparous give birth to 29.09% low birth weight and patients taking a gap of less than 2 years have a low birth weight of a newborn and he results were significant at P=0.043. Conclusion: The maternal anemia can be a risk factor for the low birth weight of the newborn. Keywords: Maternal anemia, Nutrition, Newborn, Deficiencies, Low birth weight