bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
UTILIZATION OF OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS MONITORING TO ECONOMICAL AND SAFETY DRIVE OF VEHICLES
Authors:   Partner MB s.r.o, Prague, Czech Republic, PAVLU JINDRICH , PEXA MARTIN ,   Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Quality and Dependability of Machines, Prague, Czech Republic, CEDIK JAKUB ,   Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Quality and Dependability of Machines, Prague, Czech Republic, JURCA VLADIMIR ,   Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Quality and Dependability of Machines, Prague, Czech Republic
Published: February 2022

The paper is focused on the issue of measuring the amount of fuel in the tank of truck, construction and agriculture machine. The gradual expansion of of the share of the biocomponent in diesel fuel results in greater measurement errors via the capacitive probe in the fuel tank. The proposed solution, which uses three electrodes leads to increased accuracy in measuring of the amount of fuel in the tank. According to standard EN 590, the measurement error of the new capacitive probe is only 1.5% when using diesel. The highest measurement error 4% is achieved when using neat rapeseed oil methyl ester. The previous solution of the capacitive probe when using diesel fuel according to EN 590 achieved a measurement error of 2.5%, but it increased significantly with the proportion of rapeseed oil methyl ester up to 70% when using neat rapeseed oil methyl ester. The new capacitive probe concept with two positive electrodes and higher accuracy can be used to evaluate driving style towards economical and environmentally friendly driving. It is also possible to focus on safe driving style of drivers using other operating parameters. The aim of the paper is to compare the capacitive probe with one and two positive electrodes and demonstrate their use in evaluating the driving style of drivers.
Indications of caesarean section in a tertiary care teaching hospital
Authors: Bhardwaj Davinder , Bhardwaj Bikram , Mane Jitendra D , Nandy Souvik , Bhattacharya Ritam
Published: February 2022

Background: The rising trend of caesarean deliveries is noticed across the globe. The caesarean deliveries are associated with costlier health care, increased risk of maternal and perinatal morbidity as compared to vaginal deliveries. This study was aimed to find out the rate and various indications of caesarean deliveries and to amend the current protocols based on these findings to reduce the incidence of caesarean in our institute in future.Methods: A cross sectional observational study was done to find the caesarean delivery rate and various indications contributing to it for a period of one year. All pregnant women with period of gestation more than 28 weeks who delivered in hospital were included in the study. All women with period of gestation less than 28 weeks and in labour irrespective to mode of delivery and foetal outcome were excluded from the study.Results: The overall Caesarean section (CS) rate was 34.23% out of 2676 deliveries. The commonest indication was repeat CS (45.09%) followed by foetal distress (12.66%), failed induction (12.34%) and arrest of labour (10.26%). The commonest cause for the repeat CS was patient refusal for trial of labour 195 (47.22%).Conclusions: The common indications of CS found are repeat CS, Foetal distress, NPOL and failed induction. Foetal distress, NPOL and failed induction are amenable to intervention and needs to be introspected at institutional levels. Trial of labour after CS (TOLAC) should be encouraged to control the rising trend of CS.
A comparative study of postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device acceptance between vaginal delivery and caesarean delivery of women in a 2nd tire Government hospital in West Bengal, India
Authors: Biswas Chandralekha , Biswas Banya
Published: February 2022

Background: About third fourth of the world’s population lines in the developing countries. Indian population contributes 17.7% of world population. Family planning is key factor for declining the population. It is related to every phase of maternity cycle i.e., antenatal, intranatal, postnatal or postpartum. IUCD is one the most effective reversible contraceptive method in family planning program. Methods: It was comparative study conducted over a period of two years at Gynae & Obstetrics department in a second-tier hospital in WB in India. Total 984 women had PPIUCD insertion immediately after delivery of placenta in vaginal (group A) and caesarean section (group B) after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. All women are counseled who delivered at this hospital over the mentioned period, were included in this study. Medical eligibility criteria were used for selection.Results: Around 50% of total delivery in both groups were accepted PPIUCD. There are 68% approximately women accepted PPIUCD who delivered virginally. In primiparous women acceptance of PPIUCD was 45.5%. Acceptance of postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device was significantly higher in multipara (40.8%) who delivered vaginally.Conclusions: Acceptance of PPIUCD was significantly higher in women who delivered vaginally than cesarean section in both primiparous and multiparous women. Most common cause behind this acceptance was family planning counselling and awareness program.
Endometrial cancer after pelvic radiotherapy: a case-report and review of literature
Authors: Passos Silva Sara , Martins Miranda Andreia , Gonçalves Elisabete , Carvalho Sónia , Simas Ana , Carvalho Agostinho
Published: February 2022

Cancer treatment has evolved with advances in radiation and chemotherapy. However, over time the effects of ionizing radiation become more evident. In spite of attempting a more targeted therapeutic approach, the harmful effects of radiation on healthy tissues are many times inevitable. We report the case of a young woman who underwent chemoradiotherapy for stage IB2 cervical cancer with no evidence of relapse during 10 years follow-up. Instead she had radiation associated colitis and cystitis and vertebral necrosis. After 10 years an endometrial cancer was diagnosed. Radiation associated endometrial cancer is rare and may present with atypical symptoms making the diagnosis challenging. High degree of suspicion is necessary for an on time diagnosis and treatment.
A rare case of obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis syndrome presented with haematocolpos and haematometra
Authors: Devi Auxeelia Packia , Diana Valsa , Kumar Geetha M.
Published: February 2022

Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal anomaly (OHVIRA) syndrome is a syndrome characterised by obstructed hemivagina, ipsilateral renal agenesis and uterine didelphys. It is a rare congenital anomaly results from defective fusion of the Müllerian ducts during development of the female reproductive system. It is also known as Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome. Aim of the study was to project a rare case of developmental anomaly of Mullerian system. OHVIRA syndrome is rare anomaly. The most common presentation of this syndrome is a mass secondary to hematocolpos, pain, and dysmenorrhea. Incidence rate is 0.1-3%. Other symptoms are swelling of the abdomen, nausea and vomiting due to pelvic pain, and fertility may also be affected. Diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound. This case was managed by diagnostic laparoscopy with resection of vertical vaginal septum. Other treatment option is vaginoscopic incision of the oblique vaginal septum. High level of clinical suspicion and early surgical intervention will prevent further complications.
Torsion of in-utero fetal ovarian cyst
Authors: Balasubramanian Kruthiga Kumari , Natarajan Lalitha , Arunachalam Paavi , Maheshwari Latha
Published: February 2022

A 22 years old primi-gravida was diagnosed to have a 6.3×5×5.37 cm hemorrhagic gonadal cyst in fetus at 38 weeks of gestation by growth scan, on follow-up. At term gestation, she delivered a female baby by vacuum assisted vaginal delivery, weighed 2.86 kg, no other anomalies. X-ray done at 1st hour of life showed mass on the right side. USG abdomen done showed an intraperitoneal cystic lesion (5.7×3.9×6.3 cm) in right lumbar quadrant of abdomen and pediatric surgeon was consulted. Baby taken for diagnostic laparoscopy on second day of life. Findings were right large ovarian cyst with torsion with adhesions to small bowel. 75 ml of hemorrhagic fluid drained and ovarian cystectomy done, sample sent for histopathological examination, turned out to be a simple cyst. Baby discharged on day 7 of life (POD-5), hemodynamically stable and on direct breast feeding, tolerated well.
Post-traumatic high vaginal stricture and hematocolpos impersonating vaginal septum in adolescent girl: a case report
Authors: Patel Smeet , Patel Sanjay , Bhadana Priyanka , Shetty Ria
Published: February 2022

Vaginal stenosis was once a well-known condition in various nations. Vaginal stenosis can be caused by a variety of factors and manifest in a variety of ways. Because its occurrence is based on misinformation and cultural beliefs, acquired gynaetresia continues to be a major public health concern in underdeveloped nations, despite the fact that it is preventable. Traditional treatment involves an abdomino-perineal approach that requires a laparotomy. We are presenting a rare instance of vaginal stenosis following perineal trauma in an adolescent girl, which resulted in hematocolpos, and also as a novel laparoscopic technique to the management of significant vaginal stenosis.
Clinical findings and surgical outcomes of encephalocoeles
Authors: Babagana Usman , Mohammed Abubakar Auwal
Published: February 2022

Background: Encephalocoeles are herniation of the brain and its meninges via a midline cranial vault defect or at the base of the skull, at the site of local mesenchymal disruption. It accounts for 10% to 20% of all the cranial and spinal dysraphisms found in 1/5000 live births.Method: It is a 5 year retrospective study on 42 cases of encephalocoele managed in a Nigerian Tertiary Medical Centre. We extracted the clinical findings and surgical management outcomes from the patient's case notes.Result: Ages at presentation were Neonates (24, 57.1%), ≤3 months (35, 83.3%), with mode of 2 days. Males (12, 28.6%), females (30, 71.4%), with M:F=1:2.5.  Posterior (occipital) lesions (36, 85.7%), anterior (6, 14.3%). Variable size lesions (33, 78.6%), giant encephalocoeles (9, 21.4%). Hydrocephalus (16, 38.1%) included pre-excision HCP (12, 75% of 16) and post excision HCP (4, 25% of 16). Available neuroimaging was TFUSS (all, 100%), CT Scan (20, 47.6%), MRI (2, 4.8%). Surgery of excision and repair (36, 85.7%), combined craniofacial repair (6, 14.3%), additional ventriculoperitoneal shunt (16, 38.1%). Post-operative complications included CSF leak (2, 4.8%), superficial surgical site infection (3, 7.1%), meningitis (1, 2.4%), shunt infection (4, 9.5%), shunt obstruction (7, 16.7%). Outcomes were good (38, 90.5%), blind (3, 7.1%), vegetative (1, 2.4%), death (1, 2.4%).Conclusions: Encephalocoeles are an uncommon congenital type of neural tube defect containing herniated brain tissue. Posterior (occipital) lesions are commoner (and maybe of giant size) than anterior lesions (Sincipital). Surgical outcomes are generally good.
Compliance, efficacy and quality of life for oral morphine versus transdermal fentanyl patch in management of cancer pain
Authors: N. Gauridas Singha , Deka Arun , Dakua Dipankar
Published: February 2022

Background: A randomized, open, two-period, crossover study was done on cancer patients requiring strong opioid analgesia (n=104, mean age 63.5, range18-83 years) recruited from State Cancer Institute, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, comparing transdermal fentanyl with oral morphine.Methods: Patients received one treatment for 15 days followed immediately by the other for 15 days.Results: Transdermal fentanyl provided good pain relief and it was also was associated with less constipation when compared to oral morphine(p<0.05). Of those who were able to express a preference, significantly more preferred fentanyl patches.Conclusions: Transdermal fentanyl patch provided good pain relief, equivalent to that provided by oral morphine, required lesser rescue doses, improved quality of life and is associated with less constipation when compared to morphine, and was preferred more by patients.
Institutional evaluation of anosmia and ageusia in COVID-19 positive health care workers of clinical and non-clinical departments
Authors: Jha Shruti , Singh Rakesh Kumar , Kumar Sanjay , Singh Tullika
Published: February 2022

Background: Health Care Workers (HCW’s) are disproportionately at high risk to acquire COVID-19, through their close and extended contact in outpatient, inpatient departments, and operation theatres. This study aims to compare anosmia and ageusia in COVID-19 positive health workers in clinical and non-clinical categories who tested positive for COVID-19.Methods: A retrospective Institutional study was performed on 106 HCW’s of clinical and non-clinical departments from July 2020 to February 2021. Cases were HCW’s who tested positive on RTPCR for SARS-CoV-2 and were working at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the basis of symptoms and oxygen support, we made a grading system named COVID-19 proposed grading system based on symptom and supplementary oxygen requirement to simplify the patient category and treatment plan. The Subjective Self-assessment olfactory and gustatory functions of each individual were collected telephonically including time of onset, severity, duration, and time of improvement.Results: Out of 106 positive individuals, 68 were males and 38 were females. Forty-five out of the 106 HCW’s had anosmia and ageusia as initial symptoms. The prevalence of anosmia and ageusia was 42.4% in the COVID-19 positive HCW’s. The affected HCW’s were also enquired about the department they worked in to explore the relationship between viral load exposure and the development of anosmia and ageusia as symptoms. 61.3% of HCW’s working in clinical departments had anosmia and ageusia as symptoms as compared to 38.7% in non-clinical departments.Conclusions: The prevalence of anosmia and ageusia was higher in HCW’s affected with SARS-CoV-2 placed in the clinical department than in the non-clinical department. It also emphasizes that the patient-to healthcare transmission is the major factor, then the transmission of viruses in HCW by other means. Hence, the modified strategies must be made to protect the HCW’s in view of their maximum utilization to manage the COVID-19 or non-COVID-19 patients.
An unusual case of hypopituitarism
Authors: Anand Vishal , Singh Abhishek Pratap , Anand Aditya , Achari Vijay
Published: February 2022

Lymphocytic hypophysitis represents a difficult diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The clinical presentation of this inflammatory condition may mimic that of a pituitary adenoma with apoplexy. We report a case of a 45 years old male patient with acute adrenal crisis complicating chronic hypopituitarism secondary to lymphocytic hypophysitis. The patient was managed acutely with high dose steroids and supportive measures, and is currently doing well.
Relationship between estimated foetal weight and maternal renal volume in normal pregnant women in Bayelsa state, South-South Nigeria
Authors: Kiridi Enefia Kelvin , Oriji Peter Chibuzor , Abasi Isaac Joel , Okechukwu Chioma
Published: February 2022

Background: The weight of the foetus is an important factor to consider when determining the outcome of pregnancy. The birth weight is reliable in predicting perinatal outcome. Excessive and low weights of the baby are associated with increased risk of newborn complications during labour, delivery and postpartum. The objective of the study was to determine the relationship between estimated foetal weight and maternal renal dimensions and volume in normal pregnant women in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.Methods: This prospective, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Radiology Departments of the two tertiary hospitals in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, from July to December, 2021. Sonographic assessments of estimated foetal weight and the maternal renal dimensions and volume in 400 consecutive normal pregnant women in both tertiary institutions were done, after obtaining written informed consent from them. Data were entered into a pre-designed proforma, and analysed using Statistical Product and Service Solutions for windows® version 25, (SPSS Inc.; Chicago, USA). Results were presented in frequencies and percentages for categorical variables and mean and standard deviation for continuous variables.Results: A total of 400 pregnant women were scanned. There was a valid relationship between right renal antero-posterior diameter (ɼ = 0.32; p – 0.010), right renal width (ɼ = 0.32; p – 0.007), right renal volume (ɼ = 0.32; p – 0.007) and estimated foetal weight. The left renal width and renal volume showed the same trend as the right parameters with slight differences in values.Conclusions: This study revealed that estimated foetal weight increased with increase in maternal renal volume and dimensions.
Emerging role of physiotherapy in management of crush injury over forearm
Authors: Ray Mansi
Published: February 2022

The objective of the case report is to discuss the case of a patient with crush injury over right forearm. A 37 years old male came with complain of pain, swelling, restricted range over affected side, muscle weakness over right forearm, wrist and hand, reduced grip strength on right hand, and difficulties in ADL’S over right-hand following crush injury over right forearm. Treatment involved physical therapy and Electro modalities for the elimination of pain and returning the patient’s full range of motion in the wrist and hand. After range of motion was restored, a home exercise program was initiated. The home exercise program included a return to ADLs and occupational related activity and active, resistive, gripping activities of the hand. After 11/2 month follow up, our patient showed dramatic recovery after appropriate Surgical and physiotherapy management. Physiotherapy plays significant role in the elimination of pain, improving range; muscle strength and hand function and also reduces the risk of stiffness, contracture and deformity in crush injuries.
Trans-radial cerebral angiography-safety, efficacy and patient comfort: review of literature
Authors: Dalai Sibasankar , Behera Hemant K. , Datla Aravind V. , Jalamanchili Prithvi
Published: February 2022

A diagnostic cerebral angiography is a vital tool in the planning and management of various cerebrovascular conditions. Newer angiographic modalities, such as digital subtraction angiography offers dynamic imaging of the cerebral blood flow and is the preferred diagnostic modality of choice when a subsequent intervention is contemplated. Traditionally, the transfemoral route at the groin was used as the site for vascular access. However, landmark randomised controlled trials in the field of interventional cardiology have demonstrated the safety, efficacy and patient comfort attained by employing a trans-radial access for angiography and interventions. This has spawned numerous studies which were directed explicitly towards cerebral angiography and neuro-intervention. We present this review of literature to consolidate the current practices and to encourage the neuro-interventionalists to shift to a radial first approach.
Combined endoscopic and computed tomography guided trans-nasal embolisation of intramuscular hemangioma of the medial rectus muscle: a rare case
Authors: Dalai Sibasankar , Lele Surendra , Gantayet Maya , Datla Aravind V.
Published: February 2022

Hemangiomas are benign vascular malformations. Intramuscular hemangiomas (IMH) of the extraocular muscles are exceedingly rare. So far, only eight cases have been previously reported in the medical literature till date. We report a rare case of an intramuscular hemangioma of the medial rectus muscle presenting severe pain in the right eye and redness in the right sclera. We administered analgesics and steroids for six weeks, with no pain relief. Right ethmoidal dissection was done, and a window was made over the lamina papyracea, and a needle was placed directly into the mass under combined endoscopy and computed tomography (CT)-scan guidance. The mass was embolised with 33% glue and lipiodol. The patient recovered from the pain, and complete vision was restored. Eye discolouration got wholly cured within two weeks.
An update on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of sphenopalatine neuralgia
Authors: Swanson Daniel , Lewis Kendall , Thornhill Katherine , Fabian Isabella , Kaye Alan D. , Viswanath Omar , Urits Ivan
Published: February 2022

This report intends to summarize the underlying pathophysiology, relevant symptoms, appropriate diagnostic workup, necessary imaging, and medical and surgical treatments of Sphenopalatine neuralgia (SN). This was done through a comprehensive literature review of peer-reviewed literature throughout the most relevant databases. Dr. Greenfield Sluder first observed that a number of his patients had atypical headaches that caused referred pain to the head and neck regions. The current understanding of the pathophysiology of SN states that irritation of the pterygopalatine ganglion secondary to inflammatory processes of the posterior ethmoid and sphenoid sinuses causes symptoms including unilateral persistent headache that begins lateral to the nose or near the eye and radiates across the face. Diagnosis is typically clinical; however, this is challenging due to lack of a definitive diagnostic criteria. Dr. Sluder originally treated his patients with 20-67% cocaine that was injected into the pterygopalatine ganglion to relieve the pain. Today, we use 88% phenol applied to the nasal mucosa. The most definitive way to both diagnoses and treat SN is the injection of cocaine or 88% phenol into the sphenopalatine region. The aim of the study was to update providers on the important clinical signs of SN and the important distinction between the clinically distinct conditions of sphenopalatine neuralgia and cluster headache. This report also outlines the treatment options to address this condition.  
Our experience of the management of severe bone defects in primary total knee arthroplasty with cement and screws with undersizing of tibia
Authors: Juneja Johney , Patil Rakesh , Vaidya Narendra , Sen Ramesh , Tantuway Vinay , Mehra A. K.
Published: February 2022

Background: There are several options for dealing with tibial bone defects during total knee arthroplasty in severe primary osteoarthritis. The aim of this study was to report the midterm results of TKA with screw and cement augmentation of moderate-sized tibial bone defects.

Methods: Patients with osteoarthritis who had posterior stabilised TKA with screw and cement augmentation of the tibia were reviewed retrospectively. Patients were assessed preoperatively and at follow-up using the International knee society knee score and function score, and radiographic analysis of alignment and signs of loosening.

Results: 60 knee in 60 patients were included in the study. The mean age was 71 years; mean follow-up was 58 months. KS improved from 46 to 76 and FS from 51 to 92. The femorotibial mechanical angle changed from 174 to 178. There were no signs of osteolysis or loosening, and no revisions. Radiolucent lines at the cement bone interface were common but non- progressive.

Conclusions: Midterm clinical and radiographic results of TKA with screw and cement augmentation for moderate tibial defects were satisfactory.
Effectiveness of intra-articular hyaluronic acid versus corticosteroids in knee osteoarthritis: a comparative study
Authors: Nikam Mithilesh A. , Patil Paresh V. , Kumar Priyambada
Published: February 2022

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the largest cause of disability worldwide and the most common cause of knee discomfort. OA is a chronic, progressive joint disease marked by articular cartilage deterioration and secondary hyperosteogeny. OA affects 35 percent of those over the age of 65 and produces considerable pain in the knee joint. The patient with OA not only suffers from chronic pain, stiffness, and reduced movement, physical and/or mental co-morbidity, but also has a direct impact on their quality of life.

Methods: 72 patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis of unilateral knee joint (pain >3 months) were included in the present study. They were randomly divided into two groups; group A (n=36) included patients who were given intra-articular injection hyaluronic acid and group B (n=36) included those who were given intra-articular corticosteroid injection. All the data was compared both within the group as well as with one another at different follow up time.

Results: There was no significant difference in the basic demographic distribution in both groups. Female sex predilection was seen in the present study. In patients receiving hyaluronic acid (HA), mean baseline visual analog scale (VAS) score was noted to be 7.45±1.4. Then at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months follow up the mean VAS score was 3.4±1.3, 2.78±1.1, 3.71±1.4 and 3.90±1.2; p<0.05).

Conclusions: Steroids provide an acute symptomatic relief but their benefits are short lasting. On the other hand, HA provides long lasting therapeutic pain relief.
Pre-operative hypoalbuminemia: overlooked prior knee arthroplasty?
Authors: J. Vinay D. , Ashik Mohamed Nazir , Qamar Adnan , C. Prabaharan , Dhanarajan Gokul Raj
Published: February 2022

Background: Role of preoperative serum albumin on primary total knee arthroplasty.

Methods: A total of 1022 patients who underwent primary knee arthroplasty were collected. All patients were divided into the control group (preoperative serum albumin ≥3.5 g/dl) and case group (preoperative serum albumin <3.5 g/dl). The risk factors of preoperative hypoalbuminemia and the postoperative complications were analyzed.

Results: Compared to controls, hypoalbuminemia patients were older (p<0.05 ), had higher risk for any complication such as delayed wound healing, pleural effusion, and pneumonia, lower BMI and longer hospital stay (p<0.001).

Conclusions: Preoperative hypoalbuminemia is more frequent in patients who are older, have poor nutritional condition, and have more than two concurrent disorders. Hypoalbuminemia before surgery is linked to a higher risk of postoperative problems.
Development of DVT in an operated case of cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty during COVID pandemic: a case report
Authors: Mahajan Neetin Pralhad , Pande Kartik Prashant , Bagimani Pramod K. , Dadhaniya Ravi
Published: February 2022

One of the most common treatment for fracture neck of femur in the elderly is bipolar hemi-arthroplasty which is associated with the patient being mobilized early, lower complication rate, longer implant life. Both uncemented and cemented arthroplasty have been associated with good outcomes, however cemented arthroplasty has higher incidences of DVT due to the thrombogenic potential of cement in addition to the hypercoagulability due to the femoral fracture. Hence, DVT remains a life-threatening complication of arthroplasty, despite the preventive measures owing also to certain genetic and acquired risk factors. We have a 70-year-old female patient, who presented to us with a post traumatic right sided displaced neck of femur with greater trochanter fracture following an alleged history of slip and fall at home who was operated with cemented bipolar hemi-arthroplasty. The patient developed deep vein thrombosis of the operated limb even after adequate mobilization with full weight bearing over the operated limb from post op day 2 and other adequate physiotherapy exercises such as hip/knee ROM exercises and ankle pump exercises. Although, our case report seems to be too far-fetched in terms of correlating this episode of DVT even after adequate mobilization from POD-2 to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic causing a sub-clinical asymptomatic coronavirus infection causing an increased hypercoagulability of the blood as has been demonstrated by various studies, it does provide substantial evidence which warrants wider multi-centric studies in order to provide a definite correlation of the aforementioned scenario.  
Use and impact of Cheneau brace in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a literature review
Authors: Kumari Rohina , . Surbhi
Published: February 2022

The Cheneau brace is the most commonly used rigid thoracolumbosacral orthosis in Europe. It is designed to de-rotate the apical segment of the curve and provide 3D correction of the spinal deformity. In terms of brace application outcomes, the Cheneau brace has been shown to prevent curve progression and decrease axial rotation. The objectives of the Cheneau brace are to achieve a three-dimensional correction of the scoliotic deformity, focusing on the sagittal plane as well as the coronal and transverse planes. This literature review aims to review the impact of Cheneau brace on usage and compliance in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and reference lists from all retrieved papers were used to conduct an electronic database search. The Cheneau brace may be beneficial in preventing curvature progression in AIS patients. With careful fitting and adjustment of the pads by an experienced Orthotist, the curve should be corrected to the greatest extent possible in the brace. Poor outcomes can also be the result of poor patient management, which can have an impact on compliance. A successful treatment outcome can be achieved with close monitoring of the patient's compliance and in brace correction. According to the literature, the Cheneau brace is an effective treatment for mild to moderate AIS. Starting brace usage at a younger age and taking into account the child's routines and preferences, as well as the treatment plan and prescribed orthosis regimen, can drastically improve compliance.
Simulações de fenômenos da natureza no ensino de Física
Authors: Domingos Rafael Brock , Teixeira Ricardo Roberto Plaza
Published: February 2022

Este artigo tem o intuito investigar as possibilidades de uso de simulações de fenômenos da natureza no processo de aprendizagem de conteúdos de física na educação básica e no ensino superior. A partir de uma análise sobre como são tradicionalmente trabalhados os conteúdos de física pelos professores das escolas públicas da educação básica, foi feita inicialmente uma avaliação sobre como a utilização de softwares de modelagens computacionais de fenômenos da natureza, em particular, aquelas do site “PhET Interactive Simulations”, pode tanto contribuir para a compreensão de conceitos fundamentais da física, quanto incentivar e estimular os interesses dos alunos por temas científicos associados ao estudo da natureza.
O Plano de Aula para Educação On-line na Pandemia de Covid-19
Authors: Rocha Telma Brito
Published: February 2022

. A Pandemia do SARS-CoV-2, que provoca a Covid-19, tem afetado os ordenamentos sociais, políticos e econômicos do país. O distanciamento social, necessário para conter o avanço do vírus, resultou no fechamento de instituições educacionais, e o ensino presencial foi transposto para ambientes virtuais de aprendizagem, onde passou a ser executado exclusivamente com mediação tecnológica. Assim, o presente artigo tem como objetivo apresentar um plano de aula para educação on-line, no componente curricular Didática, utilizado como proposta orientadora para formação de professores (as), no Curso de Licenciatura em Pedagogia de uma Universidade Pública. De acordo com a atual conjuntura educacional no país, a ação de planejar a aula não pode ser uma mera transposição do presencial, é preciso conhecer o nível de inclusão digital dos discentes, características e potencialidades do ambiente virtual de aprendizagem escolhido. Além disso, ainda apresenta as concepções sobre ensino remoto, educação à distância, educação On-line, ensino híbrido. A abordagem metodológica é qualitativa, na qual utilizou-se a revisão de literatura e pesquisa-formação, propondo uma reflexão e ação na formação inicial de professores (as). Resultados, sugere-se a utilização do Moodle (Modular Object-oriented Dynamic Learning Environment) e suas interfaces de atividades, visto que é uma plataforma educacional livre, de código aberto, com possibilidade de uso em atividades síncrona e/ou assíncrona, e, apresentação de um quadro orientador para as etapas de construção do plano de aula, seleção dos conteúdos, objetivo geral e específicos, estratégias metodológicas, definição dos objetos de aprendizagem e a avaliação da aprendizagem.

Palavras-chave: Covid-19. Educação on-line. Plano de aula. Moodle.
Ciento ochenta años de trabajos botánicos en la región del Alto Río Negro - Vaupés en la frontera de Colombia y Brasil (1785 – 1965)
Authors: Cabrera Becerra Gabriel
Published: February 2022

Este artículo estudia los trabajos adelantados por botánicos entre 1785 y 1965 en la región del Alto Río Negro - Vaupés, área fronteriza en la Amazonia entre Colombia y Brasil. Tras las figuras del siglo XIX, la literatura suele exaltar al estadounidense Richard Evans Schultes, pero sus trabajos contaron con una importante participación de otros investigadores colombianos y también hay aportes desde Brasil que no suelen mencionarse. Los materiales revisados permiten visibilizar estos otros científicos que hicieron valiosas contribuciones al conocimiento de la flora amazónica.
Un largo abril. El caso de la guerrilla Movimiento Jaime Bateman Cayón (1994 – 2002)
Authors: Caro Romero Felipe , Cruz Triana Angélica
Published: February 2022

El artículo reconstruye la trayectoria del Movimiento Jaime Bateman Cayón (MJBC), una organización guerrillera colombiana heredera del Movimiento 19 de Abril (M-19) poco abordada en la historiografía nacional. Para dicho estudio nos basamos en fuentes no contempladas por trabajos previos, entre las que se encuentran documentos internos de la organización, prensa y entrevistas. El trabajo propone problematizar la lectura tradicional del grupo como disidencia, ofreciendo en su lugar una reconstrucción histórica del proceso y el análisis de su heterogeneidad interna, que demuestra una vida orgánica compleja, que trasciende lecturas tradicionales. Ello hace posible establecer una nueva agenda investigativa que estudie la emergencia de posiciones en disputa en el marco de procesos de paz, que como consecuencia dan cabida a la aparición de nuevas iniciativas armadas.
Estimation of reserves and prospective resources of Coalbed methane (CBM) in Peru
Authors: Santivañez H. Juan Carlos , Cano T. Walter Erick
Published: February 2022

Methane and coal form together during carbonification, a process in which the biomass is converted by biological and geological forces into coal. Methane is adsorbed by the molecular structure of coal and is released by a simple desorption process when the water present in the fissures of the coal formation is dislodged. Although the development of these unconventional deposits of Coalbed Methane (CBM) has not been applied in Peru, there is a good prospect of CBM development in the Goyllarisquizga and Jatunhuasi formations. Reserve estimation techniques include volumetric material balance, decrease curve analysis, simulation studies, and geophysical techniques. Entries for initially estimation of original gas in place (OGIP include geological parameters, specific parameters of carbon layer methane (CBM), and production history. Bituminous coal from the Goyllarisquizga and Jatunhuasi basins is very suitable for the exploration of CBM in terms of its depth of occurrence, the thickness of coal formation, coal reserve, and area extension. Consequently, the total gas that can be produced is 3 TSCF.
SELECTED WAYS OF NONVEBRAL COMMUNICATION IN UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
Authors: Michvocikova Veronika
Published: February 2022

The presented study has a theoretical-empirical character. The theoretical part of the study defines the basic theoretical characteristics of pedagogical communication. Subsequently, there is a detailed theoretical analysis of non-verbal communication and its application to the university educational process. Theoretical definitions and characteristics are used as a background for the empirical research of the mentioned issue. There is empirical research of non-verbal communication in the university educational process in the empirical part of the study. Data collection was realized by the prepared questionnaire. Empirical research has a quantitative design of research. The analysis of the collected data was realized by the results of bivariate and univariate data analysis in the statistical software SPSS 20. The main aim of the study is the analysis of the haptic area in the non-verbal communication used by a university teacher in the university educational process.
“ROMANTIC” ABSURD: “THE INVASION” BY ARTHUR ADAMOV AND “CHATTERTON” BY ALFRED DE VIGNY
Authors: Osmanova Kira P.
Published: February 2022

The article contains an intertextual analysis of the play “The Invasion” (1949) by Arthur Adamov, one of the classical examples of the drama of the absurd. In his dramaturgical experience of 1949, Arthur Adamov demonstrates the acceptance of the XIX century French literature romantic tradition and significant refraction of this tradition in the coordinate system of the poetics of the absurd. Being open about his main source — the play “Chatterton” (1834) by Alfred de Vigny — Adamov intentionally strengthens and sharpens the theme of the tragic forlornness of a great artist who lost faith in himself in the face of a crisis of faith in the world mind. Adamov’s principal character is a filiation of the image of the romantic poetmessiah. The principal character of de Vigny and the principal character of Adamov have in common a vocation associated with the sacred power of the Word (the Poet and the Keeper of the Message), and fervor in following this high vocation; opposition to the world of ordinary people; loyalty to the individual life code. In the context of the mid-twentieth century philosophical views system, based on the idea of the absurd, Adamov revises the rules by which the artistic world is constructed, and transforms some romantic motives and characteristics. Love and creativity no longer perform a saving function; escape becomes the movement of an individual into the space of the inner prison. The fate of Adamov’s principal character cannot be shared by anyone else. The principal character is devoid of a demiurgical quality; he is doomed to plumb the depths of the concept of comprehensive futility and observe the loss of meanings at all levels of human existence. The analysis of the figurative system of “The Invasion” proves the romantic genesis of the absurdism of the twentieth century, confirming the theoretical concept of romanticism as a stable paradigm of artistic consciousness, which has retained its relevance in the modern era.
ON THE STUDY OF SPELLING RULES AT SECONDARY SCHOOL: HISTORY AND MODERNITY
Authors: Larionova Lyudmila G.
Published: February 2022

The article is devoted to the main problems of studying the rules of Russian spelling at secondary school at different stages of its development. It is presented a general overview of scientific and methodological works, from the 19th century to the present day, which consider the history of formation, streamlining of methodological thought in the study of spelling rules, determining their significance for the formation of literate writing of students. In addition, in the process of research, problems are raised: why spelling rules are necessary; if it is possible to teach schoolchildren to write literally without memorizing the wording of spelling rules; if you teach students on the basis of rules, then what should be the requirements for the formulation of spelling rules from a linguistic, methodological and psychological-pedagogical point of view. The author’s analysis of thesis research from 2000 to 2020 made it possible to determine the basic approaches to the study of spelling rules in a modern secondary general education school: the communicative-activity approach, the cognitive-activity approach, the programmed approach (or programmed teaching) - and to identify the linguodidactic principles underlying the study of spelling rules within each of these approaches. In the course of the study, special attention was paid to the analysis of the spelling course in the new educational-methodical complex (EMC) in the Russian language (authors: M.M. Razumovskaya, S.I. Lvova, V.I. Kapinos, V.V. Lvov). It is concluded that the study of spelling rules (and this has been proven by leading scientists-methodologists of the past and present times) form the basis of the school spelling course, which is therefore called rule-oriented. Learning spelling is impossible without rules and dictionaries. The formation of the relative literacy of students, which is formed in secondary school, requires time, observance of stages and reliance on spelling rules studied as educational and scientific texts of linguistic content, taking into account the development of all types of speech activity in unity and interconnection. Each lesson of the Russian language, in which the spelling rule is studied, is a lesson in the development of students’ speech, where their literacy is formed in the broad sense of the word.
SYNTACTIC SPECIFICITY OF A LITERARY TEXT (BASED ON THE MATERIALS OF MODERN LITERATURE FOR TEENAGERS)
Authors: Shatalova Olga V.
Published: February 2022

The article observes the changes of syntactic priorities based on the syntactic-statistical analysis of texts of Russian fiction from the XIX (M. Lermontov and I. Turgenev), XX (M. Prishvin) and XXI (Mikhail Loginov) centuries. The variety of syntactic constructions in the works of classical literature, formed not only by complicating sentences with coordinated homogeneous members, unattached participles, etc. makes the narration multifaceted and multileveled, which requires a high degree of intellectual concentration from the reader and develops empathy through internal experience of the depicted situation. The syntactic organization of the texts of modern literature is different in the constructions used that are unified, linear and overly parcellated. Analyzing the correlations between the parameters of syntactic constructions and the principles of emotional-intellectual perception of texts brings forth the conclusion that the grammatical-syntactic organization of literary works influences the formation and the development of linguistic personality in teenagers. The qualitative transformation of text structure, perceived as an integral phenomenon formed by individual linguistic units, causes simplification and stereotypization of thought, weakens the capacity for emotional reception.
Podolsky's Electrodynamics Via First Principles
Authors: Sales Jorge Henrique de Oliveira
Published: February 2022

A theory of electromagnetism with higher order derivatives, which attained by generalizing the laws of electrostatics, laws that follow from the generalized Coulomb's law and the superposition principle, so that they are consistent with special relativity.
People-Powered Planning: Planning from the bottom up in a top-down system
Authors: Collins Patrick
Published: February 2022

This paper is concerned with spatial policy in Ireland. It adopts an historical lens to help explain why Ireland currently finds itself at the bottom of the European league table with regard to local governance. After categorising the Irish political and planning system as highly centralised, bureaucratic and linear, the paper uses a case study of the Moycullen village plan to show an alternate path towards place development in Ireland. This case study sets out to contrast the desire of a people to collaborate in the authorship of their place with the top down nature of spatial planning in Ireland. By making clear the methods and results of the project, this paper highlights the latent demand that exists in a community that is subject to national planning system that reduces their ability to affect change. Through the use of some innovative approaches, this project has sought to fire the geographic imaginary of a people with respect to their place.
Nauczyciel dziecka w kontekście zniewolenia i samostanowienia. Podmiotowe i nie podmiotowe style pracy nauczyciela
Authors: Adamek Irena
Published: February 2022

The author considers a contemporary image of the teachers and their model of education. She summarises it by formulating basic tasks such as: teaching the craft of thinking in the categories of the future, capturing the curiosity of the world, introducing an intellectual flexibility and as a consequence gaining new knowledge and adapting to the new reality in which the school operates. Only in that case the teacher will become a conscious and critical interpreter of both his own educational activities and the ones of the surrounding world, able to work in a subjective way, free of enslavement caused by the need of completing a given task, often appointed without his participation.
Nauczyciele i ich niepełnosprawni uczniowie w szkołach ogólnodostępnych
Authors: Baranowicz Krystyna
Published: February 2022

There are two major thesis discussed in the paper. At first, the author argues that curriculum of teacher education must be change because many disabled children are at ordinary schools. At second, the author tries to indicate the necessity of coteaching in classes called the integrate class.
Wczesna edukacja dziecka z perspektywy wybranych doświadczeń i badań studenckich
Authors: Arciszewska Ewa
Published: February 2022

This article is a report of individuating qualititative research on perception of early education by 55 senior students of the full-time and part-time BA programme of studies preparing for teaching kindergarten and early education. Quoted and interpreted are only some of the very diverse examples of events, descriptions of student observations and research conducted in the years 2008-2010 in Warsaw and its surroundings. They indicate that education on this level is a highly formalized process and focused on observable behavior of the child, leading to a measureable result. Additionally, both the teachers and the students participating in the study have shown a significant lack of psychopedagogical knowledge and low reflexivity. Unfortunately, these conclusions are consistent with the critical assessments formulated by the scientific community on the basis of research and analysis undertaken due to reforms of the education system in recent years.
Sincronía y diacronía del posgrado en educación especial de la Facultad de Estudios Superiores Zaragoza (FESZ): balance y perspectivas
Authors: Acle Tomasini Guadalupe , Lozada García Rosalinda , Martínez Basurto Laura María , Durán Fonseca Thamir D.D.
Published: February 2022

Introducción: Diseñar un plan de estudios de posgrado es una tarea relevante en las facultades de estudios superiores debido a lo que en el futuro se espera en la formación de sus estudiantes. Instrumentarlo e irlo adecuando a las exigencias que en el tiempo se manifiestan es muy importante. Objetivo: del presente artículo de reflexión es describir los aspectos sincrónicos y diacrónicos subyacentes al desarrollo del posgrado en Educación Especial de FESZ desde 1987 a la fecha. Se muestra la evolución del posgrado en el tiempo, las bases teóricas que lo sustentan, el análisis de la situación de maestros y de alumnos respecto del egreso, no egreso y nivel ocupacional. Discusión: Se reconoce el dinamismo desde su instrumentación, la relación que ha guardado con diversos factores en los que ha estado inmerso, tanto los administrativos y académicos propios de la institución como de otros externos: políticos, económicos y científicos. Se concluye con las aportaciones al campo de la educación especial logradas y las áreas de oportunidad tanto disciplinares como formativas ante los retos futuros.