bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Contemporary Residential Areasas an Example of Tradition-led Urban Designin Islamic Cities. Case study of Jazan in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Khamui Abdelmuniem , Kaźmierczak Bartosz , Pazder Dominika
Published: January 2023

This article focuses on how modern housing environment is shaped via the specifics of construction in extremely challenging weather conditions in the cities of Saudi Arabia. With the overall goal that modern housing must be eco- and human-friendly in mind, the authors have attempted to identify the characteristic features of the Islamic cities and traditional local methods of construction. The article presents typical solutions of local architecture and urban plans, expecting that they might render significant guidelines for the spatial organisation of modern cities. A case study of Jazan city and its neighbourhood has been intended to analyse not only the spatial design of the city but also a recently worked out Masterplan. Both the architecture and the urban planning of Jazan city might serve as a good example of modern interpretation of heritage that underlies high quality housing environment.
Exploring the Model of Legal Consciousness Formation Among Foreigners Working in Poland. Preliminary Insights
Authors: Adamski Jakub Krzysztof , Florczak Izabela
Published: January 2023

The article focuses on the formation of legal consciousness among economic migrants from third countries to Poland as an important factor that contributes to their integration in the host country. First, the concept of legal consciousness is discussed, and a migration-adjusted model of how it is formed is proposed. As special emphasis is put on legal knowledge, an overview of the legal provisions of migration employment law is presented. Finally, based on articles and reports on economic migration to Poland, we ascertain how migrants acquire legal knowledge, what the flow of information is, where interferences are and how they impact migrants’legal consciousness. Based on articles and reports, we identify possible breakdowns in the information flow between key labour market actors (e.g. employers, public offices that manage the formal side of the employment process, and intermediaries, such as temporary employment agencies) and migrants. The complexity of regulations often leaves employers and foreign workers dependent on intermediaries. Without knowing the applicable legal provisions, much less understanding them, migrants tend to lack all types of legal knowledge. Thus, they may develop attitudes and legal consciousness based on false premises, further impacting their legal status in the host country. Even if they acquire knowledge, its quality can be questioned due to the fraud and deception that are often reported. Particularly troublesome is the limited contact between public offices and migrants, depriving them of reliable legal information.
Dzieje „fundacji dobrowskiej” w średniowieczu
Authors: Witkowski Krzysztof
Published: January 2023

Dzieje tzw. „fundacji dobrowskiej” były badane przy okazji zgłębiania innych zagadnień ze średniowiecznej historii Polski. Nie było jak do tej pory monograficznego opracowania jej dziejów. Stanowiła ona pewien zespół dóbr darowanych przez błogosławionego Bogumiła klasztorowi cystersów Łeknie. Większość jej dziejów związana jest z zakonem cystersów i klasztorami w Łeknie, Sulejowie i Byszewie oraz z osobą biskupa Prus Chrystiana, również cystersa. Miała ona stanowić materialną podstawę do prowadzenia misji chrystianizacyjnej w Prusach. Gdy idee chrystianizacji stały się nieaktualne dobra stały się własnością arcybiskupstwa gnieźnieńskiego.

THE HISTORY OF „DOBROWSKA‘S FOUNDATION“ IN THE MIDDLE AGES

The history of so-called „Dobrowska‘s Foundation“ was tested on the occasion to explore other issues of medieval Polish history. So far there has not been the monographic development of this history. It was a range of goods donated by the blessed Bogumiła to the Łękno Cistercian Monastery. The majority of the fundation‘s history is linked to the order of the Cistercians and monasteries in Łekno, Sulejów and Byszewo and with the person of the Bishop Christian of Prussia, who was also a cisterian. It was to be the material basis for the conduct of the christianity proclamation mission in Prussia. When the ideas of christianization became out of date the goods became the property of the archbishop of Gniezno.
Amt Kłodawa w dokumentach Archiwum Państwowego w Łodzi
Authors: Gańczyk Barbara
Published: January 2023

Po I wojnie światowej na mocy reformy rolnej majorat Kłodawa o powierzchni ok. 300 ha został rozparcelowany w celu uwłaszczenia bezrolnych i upełnorolnienia małorolnych obywateli Kłodawy. Organem odpowiedzialnym za proces uwłaszczenia i scalenia gruntów był Okręgowy Urząd Ziemski w Piotrkowie Trybunalskim w osobie mierniczego Stanisława Skarbka. Folwark o powierzchni 30 ha wydzierżawił Józef Dunin Sulgustowski, a poddzierżawcą został jego przyjaciel, Józefat Giziński. Wokół różnych spraw związanych z prowadzeniem gospodarstwa narosła w Urzędzie Wojewódzkim w Łodzi bogata korespondencja, obecnie w posiadaniu Archiwum Państwowego w Łodzi, gdyż Kłodawa do r. 1938 znajdowała się w woj. łódzkim. Dokumenty obrazują, z jakiego powodu obiekty gospodarcze i mieszkalne, w tym pałac z r. 1906, w szybkim tempie uległy dewastacji. Krótkowzroczne zarządzanie majątkiem państwowym doprowadziło do zaniku substancji architektonicznej. Na szczęście zwyciężył zmysł praktyczny. Znajdujące się na powierzchni 7 ha budynki murowane stały się źródłem materiału budowlanego dla biorących udział w reformie «parcelantów». Wzdłuż nowo wytyczonych ulic powstały zabudowania wzbogaconych gospodarzy. Jednocześnie zostały zniweczone plany wykorzystania kompleksu do utworzenia domu dziecka, o co zabiegała fundacja św. Wacława z Liskowa. Na obszarze po dawnym zespole pałacowo-folwarcznym obecnie znajduje się Park Górnika z kompleksem sportowym.

ATM KŁODAWA IN THE DOCUMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES IN ŁÓDŹ

After World War I under the land reform the entail of Kłodawa, about 300 ha of land was parceled into to the landless and to form farms among the citizens of Klodava. The authority responsible for this process and for the reparcelling was the Main Land Office in Piotrków Trybunalski it means in the measuring person of Stanisław Skarbonka. The farm covers an area of 30 hectares leased by Józef Dunin Sulgustowski and leaseholder was his friend Józefat Gizinski. Around the various matters relating to the running of the farm a rich correspondence was created, now held by the national archives in Łódz till 1938 when Kłodawa was in the Łódż province. The documents show why the economic and residential buildings, including the palace from 1906, at a rapid pace were devastated. Short-sighted national asset management led to the disappearance of the architectural substance. Luckily a practical sense won. Located on the surface of 7 hectares brick buildings became a source of building material for so called ‚parcelants‘ participating in the reform. Along the newly defined streets the buildings with the hosts were built. At the same time the plans for use of the complex to create an orphanage (exerted by the Foundation by St. Wenceslas from Liskowa) were dashed. In the area of the former palace-farm the miner‘s sports complex is now situated.
Udział Kardynała Szczepana Trochty Sdb w uroczystościach dziękczynnych w 25. rocznicę wyzwolenia KL Dachau w Sanktuarium Św. Józefa w Kaliszu
Authors: Wąsowicz Jarosław
Published: January 2023

Artykuł dotyczy wizyty w Kaliszu, czeskiego kardynała Szczepana Trochty; salezjanina. Miała ona miejsce w 25 rocznicę wyzwolenia obozu koncentracyjnego w Dachau. Oprócz Kalisza kardynał odwiedził również Ląd.

THE PARTICIPATION OF CARDINAL STEPHEN TROCHTA SDB IN THANKSGIVING CELEBRATIONS FOR THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF DACHAU CONCETRATION CAMP IN THE SAINT JOSEPH SANCTUARY IN KALISZ.

The article concerns Czech Salesian Cardinal Stephen Trochta's visit in Kalisz.It took place on the 25th anniversary of the liberation of the Dachau Concetration Camp.Apart from Kalisz the cardinal also visited Ląd.
Tapered Fiber Sensor for Citric Acid Detection
Authors:   School of Electrical Engg., College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Ghafar Nurul Athirah Mohamad Abdul , Markom Arni Munira , Lokman Muhammad Quisar , Jusoh Zulzilawati , Yusof Yusrina , Haris Hazlihan , Muhammad Ahmad Razif , Yusoff Zakiah Mohd , Saad Ismail , Harun Sulaiman Wadi
Published: January 2023

For many industries, the ability to distinguish between different solution concentrations is crucial. Modern sensors necessitate a labour-intensive and difficult approach. These problems are addressed by tapered fibre optic sensors. This fibre can be used as citric acid sensors because to its effectiveness, high sensitivity, stability, compact size, low cost, and tolerance to electromagnetic interference. The use of a tapered single-mode fibre sensor to monitor citric acid levels in deionized water is presented in this research. With increasing citric acid content, the wavelength shift of light transmitted from the fibre sensor is tracked and studied. Using a heat-pulling technique, the tapered fiber's waist diameter is reduced to 6 m. As the solution concentration increased from 400 ppm to 700 ppm, the wavelength shifted to the right, from 1524.86 nm to 1530 nm, with a sensitivity of 0.0169 nm/ppm and a linearity of 93%. This sensor has the benefits of being simple to use, inexpensive, and responsive.
Analysis of Smart Tracking Assistance and Control of Vehicle Using Internet of Things
Authors: Arulmurugan R.
Published: January 2023

Everyone in the world has a dream project to buy their car, bike, own house, etc. The average human spent his life term saving for full fill his dream wises of buying his product like a car, bike, house, etc. but some rob people easily steal their dream wishes without taking much time. That means stealing vehicles by robbery increases day by day. The main objective of this paper deals with one of the simplest methods of safe and precaution of the vehicle from stealing a person. That method is called a GPS tracking system. In earlier days, no such device was an exit to save guard the vehicle from robbery. So everyone needs to appoint a security service system for monitoring things throughout the day. The drawback of the security service system is difficult to monitor continuous hours throughout the day and night. The alternative method for prevention is the CCTV camera method, even though robbery is continuing every part of the world. This article describes GPS based tracking system. These device uses to get notifications immediately if someone steals the vehicle. The merit of this GPS-based tracking device does not require a main battery power supply because it has its small battery system. This battery system uses to continually running the GPS device without any disturbance. The outcome of the GPS tracking system is working well. It will communicate the information as quickly as possible.
Design and Development of Solar Based Washing Machine Model for Tiny Family
Authors: Arulmurugan R.
Published: January 2023

The solar-based washing system is very helpful, especially for those who are doing business as dry washer because the proposed method not only save electricity, it will save water too. In recent days, every house has its washing system. It will occupy some space of the house in everywhere of the city. It will consume higher power from 800 watts to 1500 watts based on various patterns and convenience. The washing machine is essential item in every house and factory; it will use to clean cloths, uniforms, shoes, bed-sheet, etc. It will rotate in both forward as well reverse directions to remove the dirt in the cloth. It will depend totally on electricity, whenever electricity is available. Due to the continuous use of washing machines, the electricity cost is lead 600 to 1000 rupees for the average house family members. It will be overcome by using solar based washing machine system. It doesn’t require electricity. It is also a similar construction part of a remaining system and applicable to use all technologies.
Flora of the Vidlič Mt (Southeastern Serbia)
Authors:   University of Niš, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Serbia, Marković Marija
Published: January 2023

The flora of the Vidlič Mt, which is relatively spacious limestone massif, located mostly in Southeastern Serbia, was studied. The vascular flora was investigated in the period 2003 – 2013. Based on the analysis of the collected material during field studies, and data from the literature, it was noted that the flora of Vidlič Mt is represented by 1264 species and subspecies, distributed in 55 orders, 93 families and 444 genera of plants. The majority of plant taxa belongs to the Euroasian area type (42%) followed by taxa of the Mediterranean- Submediterranean area type (20%). The biological spectrum of the flora in the study area was shown, and it was compared with the biological spectrum of the flora of Serbia, Balkan Peninsula, Mediterranean region and temperate zone of Europe. Vidlič Mt is characterized by high presence of hemicryptophytes (46%), which fits into the range of Serbian flora, and it is closer in ecological sense to the floras of the temperate zone. In the flora of Vidlič Mt, the 25 balkan endemic taxa were recorded, which is 8.71% of the total number of balkan endemic taxa in Serbia.
Let’s make the most out of 2023!
Authors: Ballestero Matheus , de Oliveira Ricardo Santos
Published: January 2023

Archives of Pediatric Neurosurgery, the official journal of the Brazilian Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery, was established in 2019 and, since then, has had exponential growth!

From our first indexing at Google Academics to Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS),  in which we are in the final validation process, much has been built and worked in our journal.

Since 2019 we received 117 papers and published 88 articles. In the last year, we had a rejection rate of 19% with 23 days to the first editorial decision.

In 2022 we successfully experimented with a new formula, publishing two special issues with 10 papers in each: Craniofacial and Arachnoid cyst. 

Besides that, 2022 was a year of international growth. This year we published many articles from China, Egypt, Malaysia, and Mexico!

We also evolved in digital technology by inserting the platform in the "Lepidus" administrator and submission by FORMS, which improved the entire system's performance.

 

On this special occasion, the editorial office would like to extend their greatest appreciation to all editors, and reviewers who have been supportive, and devoted much of their time and effort to nurturing APN. The journal, in particular, would like to thank the authors for submitting their papers to APN. The editorial board thanks you, and the work continues so that we can reach new indexing bases and consolidate as a reference in Word Pediatric neurosurgery. 

 

Let's grow together!! 

 

Happy New year and long life for everyone!

Regard to the last 12 months:

 

-MOST DOWNLOADED PDF ARTICLE: Jucá et al. Prenatal myelomeningocele repair: report of an inaugural case and considerations about the implementation of a new fetal neurosurgery program

 

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Cryptogenic subdural empyema mimicking subacute-subdural hematoma on CT imaging in the pediatric group: a clinical case series
Authors: Jaweed Mohammad , Ying Dollicia Toh Ching , Rong Esther Sim Wan , Yasin Mohammad , Rosman Azmin Kass
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Subdural empyema (SDE) is a rare but potentially life-threatening intracranial infection that is invariably fatal if left untreated. As clinical and radiologic features may be subtle or uncertain, early diagnosis may be a challenge but is crucial in reducing morbidity and mortality. SDE should always be suspected especially in a paediatric group with a history of fever, focal seizures, meningism and neurological deficit. The management of SDE has been debated in the literature for decades. Being one of the most serious neurosurgical emergencies, goals include surgical evacuation where both burr-hole drainage and craniotomy are primary surgical options, treatment of pus, and establishing the etiologic agent which subsequently guides antibiotic therapy for a favourable outcome.

Case presentation: We present three cases of immunocompetent patients, 4 and 6-month-old infants with a 14-year-old adolescent presenting with SDE without underlying risk factors. Non-contrast computed tomography imaging was equivocal for SDE. All of them required surgery. The two infants underwent burr holes and  subsequently a wide craniotomy with intravenous antibiotics therapy while the adolescent required craniectomy because of swollen brain. They all had a favourable outcome on long term follow up.

 

Conclusion:  Paediatric supratentorial SDE, although rapidly fatal if not identified promptly, can be effectively managed with early surgical drainage preferably craniotomy, eradication of the source, and sensitive IV broad-spectrum antibiotics. In this article, we discuss the clinical presentation, diagnostic tools, treatment options and outcomes for SDE with an emphasis on the challenges.
Actual epidemiological profile and management of central nervous system (CNS) malformations in a neurosurgery department in sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Zabsonre Denlewende Sylvain , Babana Abdoulaye Adamou , Haro Yakouba , Sanou Abdoulaye , Zoungrana Inoussa , Yameogo Pacôme , Kyelem Kafando Julie Marie Adeline Wendlamita , Kabre Abel
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Central Nervous System (CNS) malformations usually leave the family in disarray and doctors’ staff powerless. In developed countries, the rigorous application of preventive measures has contributed to a significant reduction incidence of these malformations. In African societies, mystical-religious considerations and low socio-economic level contribute to the increased occurrence of these malformations.  The purpose of this work was to evaluate the prevalence and management of CNS malformations in our neurosurgical department.
Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted in the neurosurgery department of Yalgado Ouedraogo Teaching Hospital, in Ouagadougou, from 2016 to 2019.  All cases of CNS malformations managed in the department with a workable medical record were reviewed.
Results:  Five hundred and twenty-four cases were selected. The prevalence of malformations was 7.05%.  The mean age of patients was 1.48 years (1 day and 76 years). Thirty-one (5.9%) cases of CNS malformations were diagnosed antenatally. One hundred and twenty-four (23.6%) ultrasounds (including 51 antenatal), 418 CT scans (79.7%) and 9 MRIs (1.7%) were performed. Hydrocephalus [(n = 219 (41.7%)] and spina bifida [(n = 213 (40.6%)] were the most common pathologies. Surgical treatment was indicated in 435 cases (83%) of which 179 (41.1%) could be operated. After a follow-up of 15.8 months, there were 46.3% sequelae identified.
Conclusion:  CNS malformations are common in our context.  They are not always prone to be treated surgically and are at the origin of many neurological sequelae and lifelong disability. Hence there is an urgent need to focus on improving preventive measures in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Pathological Video-Gaming among Singaporean Youth
Authors: Choo Hyekyung , Gentile Douglas A , Sim Timothy , Li Dongdong , Khoo Angeline , Liau Albert K
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Increase in internet use and video-gaming contributes to public concern on pathological or obsessive play of video games among children and adolescents worldwide. Nevertheless, little is known about the prevalence of pathological symptoms in video-gaming among Singaporean youth and the psychometric properties of instruments measuring pathological symptoms in video-gaming. Materials and Methods: A total of 2998 children and adolescents from 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in Singapore responded to a comprehensive survey questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics, video-gaming habits, school performance, somatic symptoms, various psychological traits, social functioning and pathological symptoms of video-gaming. After weighting, the survey data were analysed to determine the prevalence of pathological video-gaming among Singaporean youth and gender differences in the prevalence. The construct validity of instrument used to measure pathological symptoms of video-gaming was tested. Results: Of all the study participants, 8.7% were classified as pathological players with more boys reporting more pathological symptoms than girls. All variables, including impulse control problem, social competence, hostility, academic performance, and damages to social functioning, tested for construct validity, were significantly associated with pathological status, providing good evidence for the construct validity of the instrument used. Conclusion: The prevalence rate of pathological video-gaming among Singaporean youth is comparable with that from other countries studied thus far, and gender differences are also consistent with the findings of prior research. The positive evidence of construct validity supports the potential use of the instrument for future research and clinical screening on Singapore children and adolescents’ pathological video-gaming.

Key words: Construct validity, Prevalence of video-gaming, Singapore children and adolescents
T Lymphocyte Activation Profiles in Peripheral Blood of Long-Versus Short-Term Residents of Kuwait: Comparison with Asthmatics
Authors: Mahmoud Fadia , Habeeb Fatema , Arifhodzic Nirmina , Haines David , Novotny Ladislav
Published: January 2023

Introduction: During the Arabian Gulf Wars of 1991 and 2003, the resident population of Kuwait sustained heavy exposure to environmental toxicants introduced by military activities. No comprehensive studies have been conducted to assess how exposure to the wartime and postwar environment may have altered the fundamental patterns of immune reactivity among Kuwaitis in ways that affect pathogenesis of disease. This present study addresses this issue by characterising immunological features of asthma and allergies in a Kuwaiti population that is unique and possibly correlates with toxicant exposures. Materials and Methods: Twenty-five long-term residents of Kuwait afflicted with bronchial asthma concurrent with rhinitis; and 2 healthy control groups: 18 long-term residents and 10 newcomers to Kuwait were evaluated by 2- and 3-colour flow cytometry for peripheral blood T cell subpopulation frequencies. Results: Relative to healthy, long-term residents, significantly elevated frequencies of all activated cell phenotypes were observed in the blood of the asthmatic group (P <0.05 to P <0.001), except for CD8+HLA-DR+ cells and a presumed T-regulatory (Treg) subpopulation: CD4+CD25high. The asthmatic group was also observed to have larger populations of CD3+ (pan-T cells), CD4+ (T helper cells) and CD8+ (cytotoxic T cells), CD3+CD56 (NKT-like cells) and CD56+CD16+ (NK cells) compared to healthy long-term residents. Compared to healthy recent immigrants, the blood of long-term residents contained elevated levels of CD3+CD56+ (NK-like), CD4+CD45RA+/CD45RO+ (Naive-to-Memory Transitional), but lower CD4+CD25+high (Treg) (P <0.05). Conclusions: Elevated representation of natural killer (NKT)-like and memory phenotypes may predispose long-term residents towards enhanced susceptibility for airway disease; while at the same time, reducing representation of Treg cells which are protective against airway disease, and this may increase vulnerability to these syndromes among the residents of Kuwait. These results may provide insight into the features of immunopathogenesis of asthma and allergies in Kuwait that arise as a result of the special environment of the country.

Key words: Asthma, Immune reactivity, Kuwait, Rhinitis, T cells
Outcomes of Oral Tongue Cancer: Does Age Matter?
Authors: Yip Connie SP , Charn Tze Choong , Wee Joseph TS , Tan Terence WK , Goh Christopher , Tan Hiang Khoon , Fong Kam Weng
Published: January 2023

Introduction: This is a retrospective study aimed to analyse the outcomes of oral tongue cancer with emphasis on young people. Materials and Methods: Patients treated radically between 1998 and 2006 were included and categorised according to treatment modalities (Group A: Surgery, Group B: Surgery and adjuvant therapy, Group C: Definitive radiotherapy) and age groups (≤40 and > 40 years). Overall survival (OS), disease-free survival (DFS), locoregional relapse-free survival (LRS) and metastasis-free survival (MFS) were estimated using Kaplan-Meier method. Results: There were 123 patients with 32%, 53% and 15% in Group A, B and C, respectively. Of these, 17 patients (14%) were ≤40 years with 6 (15%), 8 (12%) and 3 (16%) young oral tongues in Group A, B and C, respectively. Five-year OS and DFS were 69%/72%, 41%/47% and 16%/9.5% for Group A, B and C, respectively. Young patients had similar survival as the older population with 5-year OS of 83%, 75% and 33% in Group A, B and C, as compared to the older patients (66%, 36% and 13%, respectively). Conclusion: Young oral tongue patients did not have worse outcomes.

Keywords: Head and neck, Squamous cell carcinoma, Young
Epidemiology of Skin Diseases in Renal Transplant Recipients in a Tertiary Hospital
Authors: Chen Qi Ping , Aw Derrick CW
Published: January 2023

Introduction: There is no published epidemiological data on skin diseases in kidney transplant recipients in this tropical country, which has multi-ethnic groups with the Chinese as the predominant ethnic group. Materials and Methods: Skin diseases of 143 renal transplant recipients were studied in a skin clinic of a tertiary institution during annual surveillance visits from June 2006 to March 2009. Results: Our study showed that except the common drug specific skin manifestations, sebaceous hyperplasia (56.6%), seborrheic keratosis (60.8%), melanocytic naevi (76.9%), skin tags (37.1%) and viral (29.4%) and fungal (20.3%) infections were the most prevalent skin diseases among renal transplant recipients living in Singapore. The prevalence of pre-malignant and malignant tumours was very low (11.2% actinic keratosis, 1.4% Bowen’s disease, 1.4% squamous cell carcinoma, 0.7% basal cell carcinoma, 0.7% keratoacanthoma). Male predominance was seen in sebaceous hyperplasia (72.4% vs 32.1%), actinic keratosis (17.2% vs 1.8%), viral (36.8% vs 19.6%) and fungal (27.6% vs 8.9%) infections. Our study also showed increased prevalence of sebaceous hyperplasia with increased age but its prevalence was significantly higher than that reported in the age matched general population. The prevalence of seborrheic keratosis, actinic keratosis and viral infection correlated positively with post-transplant duration. Conclusions: Our study provides epidemiological data for the prevalence of skin diseases in renal transplant recipients. It emphasises the importance of dermatologic follow-up for renal transplant patients in order to obtain a diagnosis and manage treatable skin diseases.

Keywords: Actinic keratosis, Sebaceous hyperplasia, Seborrheic keratosis
Spontaneous perforation of Meckel’s diverticulum causing a partial small bowel obstruction: A case report
Authors: Koura Simran , Urbik Veronica , Overman Richard , Olson Rohini , Herco Maja , Longshore Shannon
Published: January 2023

Background: Meckel’s diverticulum is a common congenital malformation in young children. Perforation of Meckel’s diverticulum in a neonate is a rarity and poses diagnostic and management challenges.
Case Presentation: This patient is a former 26 5/7 week estimated gestational age infant who presented at 41 weeks corrected gestational age with abdominal distension and was discovered to have a perforated Meckel’s diverticulum that presented as a partial small bowel obstruction. Resection of the involved bowel and ileo-ileal anastomosis was performed.
Conclusion: Small bowel obstructions should be considered as a potential presentation of a perforated Meckel’s diverticulum.
Acute poisoning in children: a retrospective case study
Authors: Kamalova Aelita Askhatovna , Garina Galina Alekseevna , Kadyrova Yuliya Anatol’evna , Nizamova Railya Al’bertovna , Zainetdinova Madina Shigapovna , Kvitko El’mira Maratovna
Published: January 2023

Introduction. Acute exposure to chemicals is the most common cause of poisoning in pediatric practice and one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide [1]. In the available domestic literature, we have not found publications concerning up-to-date data on the etiological structure, clinical characteristics of patients and outcomes of acute poisoning in children. Knowledge of clinical manifestations and prognosis for various poisoning in children will help doctors of the outpatient level and the reception department of hospitals to quickly determine the tactics of patient management and prevent serious consequences. Material and methods. In this retrospective study, the case histories of 300 children aged 0 to 18 years who were admitted to the emergency department of the third - level hospital - the Children’s Republican Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan with acute poisoning for the period from 2018 to 2020 were studied. Results. The study included 176 boys (58.6%) and 124 girls (41.4%). Poisoning was most common in the age periods from 1 to 3 years - 127 (42.3%) and from 12 to 18 years - 76 (25.3%). 67% of poisoning were unintentional, and in 33% of cases - intentional. The largest number of poisonings - 248 (82.7%) occurred at home, and 52 (17.3%) were poisoned outside the home. Of the 300 cases of poisoning, 70 (23.3%) were of mild severity, 151 (50.3%) of moderate severity, 79 (26.3%) of severe severity. The most common toxic substances were: chemical detergents, carbon monoxide, vasoconstrictor drugs, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. All 300 patients survived. Limitations of the study. The data of patients living in the Republic of Tatarstan who were admitted to the emergency department of the DRKB for the time period from 2018 to 2020 were studied. Conclusion. Over the past 2 years, there has been an increase in the frequency of poisoning in the city of Kazan. Most patients had mild to moderate poisoning, more often unintentional. A serious condition was observed in adolescents when the cause of poisoning was a suicide attempt. The increase in the number of poisonings can be associated with the over-the-counter sale of a large number of drugs, their aggressive advertising, as well as improper storage at home.
Methodical approaches to scale-up measurement of glyphosate concentration using HPLC-FLD
Authors: Fedorova Nataliya Evgen'evna , Ivchenkova Anastasiya Aleksandrovna , Stepanova Nataliya Andreevna , Dobrev Svetoslav Dobrev
Published: January 2023

Introduction. Traditionally, the hygienic assessment of working conditions when using glyphosate preparations, an extremely popular herbicide in the world, is based on the use of thin layer chromatography. In this paper, alternative approaches are considered. On the basis of experimental data, the conditions for the analysis of glyphosate content in air by high performance liquid chromatography were optimized. Material and methods. All work with glyphosate solutions was carried out in polypropylene vessels. Sampling from the air medium was carried out on a medium filtration filter (“blue ribbon”). Subsequent extraction was carried out with water. The measurements were performed by high performance liquid chromatography with a fluorimetric detector at an excitation wavelength of 270 nm and an emission wavelength of 313 nm. To transfer glyphosate to a molecule with fluorimetric properties after derivatization of glyphosate in an alkaline medium using 9-fluorenylmethyl chloroformate by heating and washing off the excess of the reagent with toluene. A C18 reverse phase column was used; ammonium acetate with the addition of acetic acid and acetonitrile were used as eluents. Results. Approbation of the developed technique was carried out on real samples taken during ground treatment of fallow fields and lands of industrial territories with glyphosate preparations. The detected levels of glyphosate did not exceed the lower limit of quantitative determination: 0.5 mg/m3 in the air of the working area and 0.025 mg/m3 in the atmospheric air (with maximum allowable concentrations of 1.0 and 0.1 mg/m3, respectively). Limitations. The study considers a limited number of chromatographic columns. The study is performed on 25 model samples of the air of the working area and atmospheric air. Conclusion. Based on the results of the work performed, methodological instructions “Measurement of glyphosate concentrations in the air by high-performance liquid chromatography” were formed and sent for metrological certification in the approved manner.
Omgaan met zorgweigering bij een persoon met een ernstige psychiatrische aandoening en een levensbedreigende ziekte: een casusbespreking
Authors: Moureau L. , Tansens A. , Desimpele L. , Verdée T. , De Lepeleire J.
Published: January 2023

Dealing with refusal of care by patients with a severe psychiatric disorder in combination with a life-threatening condition: a case report Providing good care for persons with a severe psychiatric disorder in combination with a life-threatening condition is a major challenge for health care providers. By means of a case report, the authors analyze the situation of a 65-year-old woman with Korsakov’s disease, depressive symptoms and aplastic anemia. She refuses to be examined and treated, despite many efforts on the part of the caregivers and relatives, as well as the seriousness of the situation. The team has to switch from a curative to a palliative approach in a short space of time. Various areas of tension are assessed: appraising the decision-making capacity of the person requesting care, dealing with refusal of care in a life-threatening situation, and involving and coordinating the various parties concerned, including the psychiatric and somatic care providers, administrator and family. The case uniquely illustrates the challenges described in international literature and recent local studies. The authors plead for the importance of the liaison function between psychiatric and somatic care and the central role of the general practitioner associated with the psychiatric facility. The careful clarification of the legal capacity of the patient who refuses life-saving care, the added value of ethical consultation in order to come to a supported approach and to channel moral distress, and the involvement of a palliative support team within a psychiatric setting are also crucial elements in the approach.
The age and potential of primary diamond deposits: estimation from mantle-derived placer minerals
Authors: BARABASH EKATERINA , AFANASIEV VALENTIN , POKHILENKO NIKOLAY , MALYGINA ELENA , IVANOVA OKSANA
Published: January 2023

The ages of primary diamond deposits in the Anabar-Udzha interfluve, Tarydak and Miryuga sites, Kelimyar area, and Chompolo field have been estimated using mineralogical criteria from data on mantle-derived minerals found in the related placers. The new data have implications for the diamond potential of primary deposits in the sampled areas.
Specific features of petrographic study of kimberlite
Authors: ZINCHUK NIKOLAY
Published: January 2023

Based on the analysis of specific actual and analytical material capabilities and perspectives of petrographic and petrological investigations of kimberlite rocks are indicated. Kimberlite is a volcanic igneous rock, undersaturated by silica, enriched in volatiles of peralkaline ultramafic hybrid formations, containing mantle and crust material in varying quantities and ratios. Mantle material in kimberlite is represented by xenoliths of ultramafic, alkali-rich mafic-ultramafic rocks and xeno-minerals from them.
Causas de reprobación en alumnos de una facultad de la Universidad Veracruzana
Authors: Abad García Maricela Ingrid , Castro Hernández Karla Amelia , Lucas Sebastián María , Martínez Díaz Nazaria , Santes Bastián María del Carmen
Published: January 2023

La reprobación se define como la incapacidad de un estudiante para obtener una calificación mínima necesaria que le permita aprobar una evaluación o periodo académico específico. Las escuelas de educación superior tienen un alto índice de reprobación, que pone de manifiesto un problema de calidad educativa. Objetivo: Identificar las causas de reprobación de los alumnos en una Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica, de la Universidad Veracruzana, en el periodo de febrero-junio 2022. Metodología: Estudio cuantitativo no experimental, descriptivo, transversal, con muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia, con 78 participantes. Se aplicó el instrumento causas de reprobación en universitarios con 24 ítems dividido en tres dimensiones: factores inherentes al alumno, al docente  y al nivel socioeconómico.. Resultados: la edad promedio fue de 20 años predominando el sexo de los hombres. El 72% respondió que reprueba por la mala organización de sus tiempos para estudiar, el 51% menciono que fue porque los métodos de enseñanza-aprendizaje no son variados, el 44% lo atribuye a trabajar para pagar sus estudios y/o sostener a su familia. Conclusiones: Las causas de reprobación de los estudiantes de la Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica  Eléctrica (FIME)  son por no organizar el tiempo para estudiar y hacer tareas, falta de métodos de enseñanza y aprendizaje variados, trabajar para estudiar y sostener la familia.
DOCÊNCIA E INCLUSÃO NO ENSINO SUPERIOR
Authors: Gomides Paula Aparecida Diniz , Da Silva Ribeiro Tiago , Felix Silva Erliandro , Velozo Francioni William
Published: January 2023

Analisamos os percursos marcados pelo processo de ‘metamorfose’ (KAFKA, 2001) imposto a um estudante/pesquisador surdo na graduação e na pós-graduação. Apesar das legislações que reconhecem a língua e a cultura da comunidade surda (BRASIL, 2002; 2005; 2015; 2021), a surdez permanece interpretada em nossa sociedade a partir de um viés clínico-terapêutico. Esse entendimento repercute em uma noção estereotipada de superação lançada sobre as pessoas com deficiência que revela o capacitismo presente na sociedade (DI MARCO, 2020). Utilizamo-nos da abordagem qualitativa e das ‘histórias de vida’ (GAULEJAC, 1996) como metodologia investigativa, com a seguinte questão de pesquisa: como o binômio ‘inclusão versus exclusão’ está presente e impacta as trajetórias acadêmicas das pessoas surdas, em meio às contribuições e contradições das legislações que determinam a educação bilíngue? Estudamos o caso de Sílvio, pesquisador surdo da área da educação e linguagem que teve a conclusão de seu mestrado largamente publicizado pela instituição na qual este foi realizado. Enfocamos a (re)construção de sua trajetória acadêmica a partir de uma entrevista realizada em Libras e transcrita para a língua portuguesa e operacionalizamo-nos pela ‘análise do discurso’ (GREEN; BLOOME, 1997) para a construção de categorias analíticas que permitem explicar a influência da visão clínico-terapêutica nas trajetórias escolares acidentadas da comunidade surda. Indicamos a importância da formação de professores proficientes em Libras, do estímulo ao engajamento entre estudantes ouvintes e surdos nas atividades acadêmicas e da promoção de políticas de educação básica pautadas no ensino bilíngue. Esses elementos podem contribuir para que a universidade se torne mais inclusiva e democrática.
ABORDAGEM SOCIOINTERACIONISTA NA PRÁTICA DE PROFESSORES DA REDE PÚBLICA MUNICIPAL DA GRANDE ILHA DE SÃO LUÍS - MA
Authors: Santos Marcos Antônio Fernandes dos
Published: January 2023

A psicologia da aprendizagem tem contribuído bastante para que professores ressignifiquem suas práticas, a partir de pressupostos que esclarecem sobre as diferentes formas de ensinar e aprender, o que reflete na melhoria da qualidade da educação oferecida pelas escolas. Entre esses pressupostos, por exemplo, destaca-se o do teórico Vygotsky (1989), que postulou sobre o desenvolvimento humano e o processo de aprendizagem a partir da interação do sujeito com o meio do qual faz parte. Sua vertente teórica ficou conhecida, então, como sociointeracionismo. Nesse sentido, este artigo objetivou investigar as contribuições da abordagem sociointeracionista na prática de professores da rede municipal da Grande Ilha de São Luís, no estado do Maranhão. A proposta desta pesquisa possui caráter qualitativo, quanto ao tipo de pesquisa, sendo ainda descritiva, quanto aos objetivos. Realizou-se também uma pesquisa de campo, em que o público participante foram dez professores da educação básica maranhense. O instrumento de coleta de dados, portanto, foi um questionário com cinco questões abertas. Assim, os resultados revelaram que os professores possuem conhecimentos básicos sobre a abordagem proposta por Vygotsky e desenvolvem práticas que envolvem metodologias sociointeracionistas, embora percebam que ainda é necessário que essa perspectiva seja mais explorada por professores e pelas instituições de ensino, inclusive, aquelas das quais fazem parte.
A INTERDISCIPLINARIDADE DA PRÁTICA EDUCATIVA DA CAPOEIRA NO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Melo Raimunda Alves , Santos Marcus Vinicius Antunes dos
Published: January 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho foi compreender como a prática educativa da capoeira pode contribuir para o desenvolvimento da interdisciplinaridade nos anos finais do Ensino Fundamental. Desenvolveu-se pesquisa descritiva, de abordagem qualitativa, do tipo intervenção pedagógica em que se utilizou como instrumentos de produção de dados a observação participante, a entrevista semiestruturada e uma oficina de intervenção. Os interlocutores da pesquisa foram 05 (cinco) professores do município de Assunção do Piauí, 04 (quatro) ministram aulas na Unidade Escola Evaristo Campelo de Matos, cenário desta pesquisa, e 01 (um) desenvolve atividades de capoeira em projetos sociais e comunitários do referido município. Os resultados apontam que a capoeira é uma prática educativa que possui várias capacidades formativas que quando trabalhadas de forma articulada com princípios educativos – como respeito, coletividade, valorização da diversidade e disciplina – podem contribuir para a formação humana, para a aprendizagem de conhecimentos escolares de caráter interdisciplinar, para a saúde, entre outras vantagens. O potencial interdisciplinar da capoeira fortalece o seu caráter educativo como um instrumento educacional de socialização de saberes e virtudes como o companheirismo, a camaradagem, o trabalho em equipe, o respeito às diferentes opiniões e à diversidade, tornando-a uma espécie de educação popular, muito difundida na contemporaneidade.
ECOS DE BOM CRIOULO
Authors: Bringel de Oliveira Marcus Rodolfo
Published: January 2023

Este artigo procurou analisar a permanência da imagem do homem negro homossexual na literatura brasileira, cuja origem remete ao romance Bom Crioulo, de Adolfo Caminha, de 1895. A narrativa trata da relação amorosa inter-racial entre dois marinheiros e sua representação, problemática em termos de negritude e homossexualidade, resiste em obras literárias contemporâneas, tanto do século XX quanto XXI. Dessa maneira, através do cotejo da figuração do afeto ou da tentativa de relações afetivas entre homens no livro do século XIX e dos contos “O estivador”, de Harry Laus, e “Coração”, de Marcelino Freire, pretendeu-se analisar como o protagonista negro e homossexual ainda é dependente de uma representação controversa, relacionada principalmente à dicotomia da virilidade e da afeminação, ambas relacionadas à hipersexualização e ao fetiche do corpo negro, culminando, invariavelmente, na solidão relacionada à impossibilidade de vínculos que fujam aos rótulos sexuais. Questionou-se, ainda, a limitação de possibilidades relacionadas a essa representação, que condiciona formas de ser, existir e amar não só das personagens nas narrativas, mas dos sujeitos estereotipados pelo imaginário da branquitude. Tais problemáticas foram conduzidas por discussões propostas por Miskolci (2012) e Benítez (2006), acerca da imbricação, na construção de sujeitos reais e ficcionalizados, entre a homossexualidade e a negritude, e por Shohat e Stam (2006), sobre os problemas da representação de grupos minoritários. Como resultado, conclui-se a recorrência de estereótipos na constituição literária dos seres apresentados, ligados à solidão afetiva e à sexualização, extremadas pela afeminação e pela virilidade, mesmo em narrativas publicadas em três séculos diferentes.
IMPORTANCE AND FORMATION OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE OF STUDENTS MAJORING ENGLISH TEACHING
Authors: A. Jieensi  , A. Y. Niazova
Published: January 2023

Nowadays English education not only requires students to master the ability of listening, speaking, reading and writing, but also intercultural communication competence has become an indispensable part. However, we have to think about whether the university pays enough attention to and supports students' intercultural communication ability. The intercultural communication of students majoring in English education are uneven, and the way of improvement is relatively simple. The research was conducted in the form of questionnaires for the students of Two Foreign Languages in Eurasian National University. This paper analyzes the intercultural communication competence of students from five aspects: the degree of intercultural competence, the way of learning intercultural communication, the establishment of intercultural courses in university, the perception of intercultural competence, and the perception of university support. The results of the questionnaire show that students have different abilities and levels, and they do not pay enough attention to learning intercultural communication. University, students, and teachers need to put efforts to solve the learning problem of intercultural communication. The researcher investigate and think about the current situation and existing problems, and put forward corresponding countermeasures and suggestions for reference.
ИЗУЧЕНИЕ ОТНОШЕНИЯ УЧИТЕЛЕЙ К ИНКЛЮЗИВНОМУ ОБРАЗОВАНИЮ В РЕСПУБЛИКЕ КАЗАХСТАН
Authors: С. Д. Аубакирова  , А. Д. Жомартова
Published: January 2023

Образование детей с особыми образовательными потребностями и инвалидностью в общеобразовательных школах является важным вопросом для обсуждения во всем мире. Инклюзивное образование означает, что учащиеся должны не просто быть включены в обычные школы без внимания к качеству предоставляемого образования, но предполагает, что школы и учителя должны адаптироваться и изменить свои методы, чтобы удовлетворить потребности разнообразного ученического состава школы. Инклюзивное образование должно отражать способности, характеристики и особенности всех учащихся. В данной статье представлены результаты исследования отношения казахстанских учителей к инклюзии. Исследование проводилось посредством онлайн опроса в общеобразовательных школах г. Алматы и г. Астана. Выборка составила 1244 учителя начального и среднего образования. Для обработки результатов исследования применялись методы математической статистики: расчет среднего арифметического, стандартного отклонения и коэффициента Альфа Кронбаха. Общий коэффициент Альфа Кронбаха составил 0,67, что является хорошим показателем надежности. Анализ результатов выявил нейтральное отношение казахстанских учителей к инклюзии. Результаты исследования свидетельствуют о необходимости системного и комплексного подхода к разработке и реализации инклюзивной политики, инклюзивной культуры и практики.