bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Life Skills Training on the Self-Management of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Hemmatpoor Behzad ,   Clinical Research Development Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran, Gholami ALI ,   Clinical Research Development Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran, Parnian Shima ,   Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,   Dr. Shima Parnian, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Tehran, The Islamic Republic of Iran, E-mail: shimaparnian1991@gmail.com, Seyedoshohadaee Mahnaz ,   Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Published: November 2022

Background

Training sessions are the most common framework used to provide self-management for patients with multiple sclerosis

Objective

This study was conducted to determine the effect of life skills training on the self-management of patients with multiple sclerosis. Findings showed that life skills training had a significant effect on the overall self-management score; thus, self-management of patients increased after training life skills (F = 25.1821, P <0.01).

Materials and Methods

This semi-experimental study was conducted on 80 subjects with MS in the MS Society in Tehran (Iran) in 2016. The experimental group received four one-hour sessions of life skills training. The control group received routine care. Patients of both groups filled MS self-management (MSSM) scales at baseline and a month after the last training session. Independent t-test was used to compare findings between the two groups; pairwise t-test was used to compare results before and after the test. Covariance test was used to present the research results and data was analyzed by using SPSS21.

Findings

Mean and standard deviation of age were 32.22±8.88 and 33.02±10.34 in the control and experimental groups, respectively.

Results

Comparison of total self-management showed a significant difference between the control and experimental groups after receiving life skill training (P<0.01). Moreover, there was a significant difference in the mean of total self-management in the experimental group before and after the intervention; self-management increased after intervention (p-value<0.001).

Conclusion

This study showed the positive effect of life skills training because its main goal is to prepare and help patients solve problems and deal with difficulties resulting from the disease. Therefore, life skill training is suggested for patients suffering from MS.
Diagnostic Difficulties in Evaluation of Neck Masses – Idiopathic Lymph Node Infarction
Authors: Subicz Imre ,   Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County Hospital, Szolnok, Hungary, Sztanó Balázs ,   Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Szeged, Hungary,   Dr. Balázs Sztanó, 111 Tisza L, Szeged, Hungary, 6725, +3662545310 E-mail: sztano.balazs@med.u-szeged.hu, Krasznai Géza ,   Department of Pathology, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County Hospital, Szolnok, Hungary, Vörös András ,   Department of Pathology, University of Szeged, Hungary, Tiszlavicz László ,   Department of Pathology, University of Szeged, Hungary, Borkó Rezsö ,   Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County Hospital, Szolnok, Hungary, Rovó László ,   Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Szeged, Hungary
Published: November 2022

Palpable neck masses are often the only signs of patients visiting their ENT specialists. Lymphadenopathy may be a primary or secondary manifestation of numerous benign and malignant disorders. The medical history, physical examination, imaging and pathological examination may help to set the appropriate diagnosis. Lymph node infarction is a very rare entity among the various pathologies involving the lymph nodes. We hereby present three cases, in which infarction was the only symptom, no associated condition occurred.
Prenatal Genetic Testing for Dopa-Responsive Dystonia – Clinical Judgment in the Context of Next Generation Sequencing
Authors: Nedelea Florina ,   Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania,   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Veduta Alina ,   Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania,   Alina Veduta, Filantropia Clinical Hospital, 11 – 13, Ion Mihalache Blvd Postal Code 011171, Bucharest, Romania E-mail: alina.veduta@gmail.com Phone: +40745636052, Duta Simona ,   Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Vayna Ana-Maria ,   Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Panaitescu Anca ,   Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania,   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Peltecu Gheorghe ,   Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania,   Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Duba Hans-Christoph ,   Kepler Universitätsklinikum Linz, Austria
Published: November 2022

We present a family in which the first child was diagnosed with dopa-responsive dystonia based on biochemical findings only. Dopa-responsive dystonia is a severe heterogeneous genetic disease. The possibly involved genes are GCH1 and TH.

In their second pregnancy, the parents came for genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis late, at 12 weeks of gestation. Genetic testing in the affected child was performed, but the results were difficult to interpret. The identified mutations were classified as VOUS – variants of unknown clinical significance. Although possibly causative, a homozygous variant in the TH gene was not reported before in children with dopa-responsive dystonia. Due to limited time, establishing the fetal prognosis was challenging.

Our report emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the context of new diagnostic techniques, such as Next Generation Sequencing. We illustrate the fact that behind any laboratory result remains sophisticated clinical judgment. We also describe a previously not reported variant of the TH gene in a child with severe, early-onset dystonia.
Specific Factors That Influence Adherence to Beta Blocker Treatment in Primary Prevention of Variceal Bleeding in Cirrhotic Romanian Patients. a Proof of Concept Qualitative Study
Authors: Sovaila Silvia ,   Gastroenterology Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Craiova, Romania,   Internal Medicine Clinic “Internist.ro”, Brasov, Romania,   Silvia Sovaila, Internist.ro, Brașov, 63 N Bălcescu, 500019, Brașov, România, Tel.: 0040 733 911 513; E-mail: sovaila.silvia@internist.ro, Purcarea Adrian ,   Internal Medicine Clinic “Internist.ro”, Brasov, Romania, Gheonea Dan ,   Gastroenterology Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Craiova, Romania, Ciurea Tudorel ,   Gastroenterology Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Craiova, Romania
Published: November 2022

Adherence to medical treatment in chronic patients challenging, especially in primary prevention where the benefit is not directly perceived by the patient. Through the directed interview of this qualitative study we assessed some specific factors that intervene in beta-blockers adherence in cirrhotic patients with oesophageal varices in primary prevention in Romanian. We identified that the most important modifiable extrinsic factor that influences adherence is the confidence in medicine. The intensely negative perception of the disease seemed to be another major driver of adherence.
The effect of backup midwife on maternal experience after vaginal childbirth – a qualitative study
Authors: Khodarahmi Shiva ,   1. Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Hajian Sepideh ,   1. Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,   Sepideh Hajian, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. E-mail: s.hajian@sbmu.ac.ir, Zare Elham ,   1. Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Nasiri Malihe ,   2. Department of Basic Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Published: November 2022

One of the goals of reproductive health enhancement is to ensure the desired experience of safe childbirth by reducing possible complications, fears, and worries about delivery by ongoing midwife backup care. This study explains women's experiences with a backup midwife during labor and childbirth. This was a qualitative study involving 19 women who had natural childbirth in Hamadan, 2020. Purposeful sampling and data collection were performed using semi-structured in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed by conventional content analysis using MAXQDA software version 10. Data analysis showed three themes and six main categories. The themes included security, high-quality care, and respectful care, consisting of two main categories of perceived empowerment and support, physiological approach and reassuring care, and respect for the mother's privacy and optimal accountability. The presence of a backup midwife during labor caused a sense of security, control, and perceived empowerment, thus a positive childbirth experience. Therefore, it is necessary to train and employ midwifery in the healthcare system. It is recommended to train and employ midwifery graduates for this purpose and include it as one of the basic principles in the current planning to promote natural childbirth.
Comparison of three culture media in assessing the sensitivity of antibiotics to common foodborne microorganisms
Authors: Mohammed Sudad Jasim ,   1. Market Research and Consumer Protection Center, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq,   Sudad Jasim Mohammed, Market Research and Consumer Protection Center, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq. E-mail: sudad@mracpc.uobaghdad.edu.iq, Al-Musawi Adil Turki ,   1. Market Research and Consumer Protection Center, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq, Al-Fraji Aliaa Saadoon ,   1. Market Research and Consumer Protection Center, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq, Kareem Hayder Shannoon ,   2. Central Public Health Laboratory, Ministry of Health, Baghdad, Iraq
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to determine the antibiotic susceptibility of seven antibiotics, (Amoxicillin (AX), Ampicillin (AM), Chloramphenicol (C), Ciprofloxacin (CIP), Doxycycline (DO), Gentamicin (CN) and Neomycin (N)) on some common microorganisms that cause food poisoning. Furthermore, we aimed to compare three types of culture media in assessing antibiotics susceptibility. A sensitivity test was carried out using six bacterial isolates: Micrococcus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These bacterial isolates were identified at the Food Microbiology Division, Public Health Laboratory using three culture media: Mueller Hinton Agar (MHA), Antibiotic Assay Medium A (AAM), and nutrient agar (NA). The results showed that all of these media are suitable to test antibiotic sensitivity. Bacterial sensitivity and resistance between these media (P≤0.01) were recorded, with significant differences found at the tested probability level.
Estimation of elemental concentrations in the toenail of young Saudi females with obesity
Authors: Al-Muzafar Hessah ,   1. Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Al-Hariri Mohammed ,   2. Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia,   Mohammed Al-Hariri, Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. E-mail: mtalhariri@iau.edu.sa
Published: November 2022

Elemental homeostasis is essential for maintaining normal metabolic processes. Elements in the toenails are now considered in the diagnosis or screening and used as biomarkers of several metabolic disorders. The incidence of obesity is more prevalent in females than males globally. At the same time, females appeared more susceptible to elemental alterations than males. This study aimed to evaluate the variation in the levels of several elements in toenails as possible biomarkers of health conditions associated with obesity in young Saudi females. A cross-sectional study was performed, between February–November 2019. The study enrolled 79 young females divided into two groups: participants with obesity (n=39) and non-obese (n=40). The toenail was analyzed to estimate Fe, I, K, Na, Cd, Cr, Mn, Ca, Mg, Cu, Co, and Se levels. The study showed a significant elevation in the levels of Fe, Ca, K, and Na in the toenail sample of female participants with obesity compared to the non-obese group. The levels of Mn, Cd, Co, Cu, and Cr, were significantly decreased in the toenail of participants with obesity. Moreover, other elements (i.e., Mg, I, and Se) were not significantly lower in the female group with obesity. Our findings confirmed the alterations of several elements among Saudi females with obesity. The toenail elemental analysis may become a useful diagnostic technique in monitoring the nutritional status, predicting some metabolic disorders, and environmental exposure.
التوزيع الجغرافي لاستعمالات الأرض الزراعية في ناحية دجلة لسنة 2019
Authors: Al-Saeed Arif Abdul Razzaq , Muhammad Hakam Dhiab
Published: November 2022

تناولت الدراسة التوزيع الجغرافي لاستعمالات الأرض الزراعية في منطقة الدراسة (ناحية دجلة ) لسنة 2019 على وفق المقاطعات الزراعية , إذ من خلال الدراسة تبين أن هنالك تباينا في المساحات المزروعة بالمحاصيل الزراعية بين المقاطعات , ويعود ذلك إلى التباين أيضاً في مساحة المقاطعات الزراعية وتباين ظروفها الطبيعية والبشرية والحياتية المؤثرة فيها , إذ شغلت محاصيل الحبوب لاسيما القمح المساحة الأوسع من بين بقية المحاصيل الاخرى والبالغة (101625 دونما )  ثم جاءت بعدها محاصيل الخضراوات والعلف والبستنة  , أما ما يخص الثروة الحيوانية فقد شهدت تباينا في تربيتها بين المقاطعات , والذي اتضح من خلال الدراسة ان تربية الاغنام تنشط في المقاطعات الغربية من منطقة الدراسة والتي تتسم بانبساط الارض وسعة المساحة وصلاحيتها لرعي الحيوانات لاسيما في فصل سقوط الامطار , كما شهدت تربية الجاموس اقتصار تربيته على ثلاث مقاطعات وذلك لتوافر بعض الظروف الملائمة له  .
          إذ توصي الدراسة  بالعمل على وجود  سياسة داعمة من قبل الدولة تجاه المزارعين ومربي الثروة الحيوانية من اجل النهوض بالواقع الزراعي من خلال الدعم المادي والمعنوي , كذلك التوجه الى حماية المنتوج الزراعي من خلال  منع استيراد المحاصيل الزراعية في اوقات توافرها محلياً , وذلك من اجل تأمين الغذاء للسكان وزيادة المساحة المزروعة بالمحاصيل الغذائية و المنتجات الحيوانية من لحوم و البان .
O uso da terapia de pressão negativa na cicatrização de feridas complexas no pós-operatório
Authors: Aquino Julianna Henriques de , Melo Luiza Mendonça Pessoa de , Name Beatriz de Holanda , Tokarski Igor Caminha , Veloso Júlia Marques , Guimarães Letícia Carvalho , Martins Melissa Amorim , Machado Rebeca d'Aquino e Silva Corrêa , Mercadante Sarah Lauton , Juliani Alisson
Published: November 2022

Objetivo: Descrever o uso de curativos à vácuo na cicatrização de feridas complexas no pós-operatório. Revisão bibliográfica: Feridas complexas são lesões nas quais ocorre perda significativa de tecido, gerando um alto risco de infecção. Percebe-se a necessidade de procedimentos que minimizem o tempo de cicatrização e devolvam o máximo de vitalização ao tecido. Desse modo, o impacto positivo dos curativos por pressão negativa é de grande valia. Um dos benefícios é a diminuição no tempo de internação, levando a um menor risco de complicações e menor gasto com o paciente. Ademais, é importante pontuar a contenção da infecção nesse curativo, evidenciado pela menor carga bacteriana na ferida. A Terapia por Pressão Negativa pode ser administrada de maneira hospitalar ou domiciliar, de maneira que a troca dos curativos seja feita de 48 a 72 horas, para garantir o pleno funcionamento e assegurar a eficácia do tratamento. Considerações finais: Feridas complexas necessitam de mais cuidado ao serem tratadas, sendo o curativo à vácuo uma boa opção devido ao uso da pressão negativa com fim terapêutico. Esse curativo permite o tratamento em menor tempo e com maior conforto ao paciente, além de resultados estéticos melhores e menor risco de complicações.
Byler’s disease in a young child (own clinical observation)
Authors: Gudkov Roman Anatolyevich , Dmitriev Andrey Vladimirovich , Fedina Natalia Vasilyevna , Petrova Valeria Igorevna
Published: November 2022

Bailer’s disease is an ultra-rare (orphan) pathology associated with a deficiency of the membrane enzyme responsible for the transport of fat-soluble compounds and bile acids through the tubular membrane of the hepatocyte, as a result of which they accumulate in liver cells and have a damaging effect on them, being triggering factors of apoptosis. A clinical case of diagnosis of progressive familial cholestasis in a child aged 2 months with genetic verification of the diagnosis and successful treatment, including liver transplantation, is presented. Two mutations in the heterozygous state were identified: the previously described pathogenic mutation CM033442 and a previously undescribed mutation in the PGM1 gene.
Acetylcholinesterase (AchE) receptor-based In-Silico drug discovery for Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Sahoo Rajesh Kumar
Published: November 2022

In Alzheimer’s disease acetylcholine esterase is a lead enzyme for increasing the patient health. The current most effective drug donepezil in this paper the donepezil core which is not participating in receptor-ligand binding was substituted with another core and the the library was prepared. Computer-aided drug design (CADD), especially in the field of structure-based plays a significant role in the design and optimization of drug-like molecules, in CADD virtual screening remains at the top, the virtual screening is used to screen the library generated against the receptor. Molecular docking analysis was used for the analysis of the analyzing the ligand and receptor docking. The docked compounds were then further analyzed to check their drug-likeness properties and the parameters like receptor-ligand binding energy and their modes of interaction distance from the active site of the receptor were done further synthetic and biological assays can be performed for a details analysis of drug activity and study of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic properties of the drug.
Mitigating Electrode Inactivation During CO2 Electrocatalysis in Aprotic Solvents with Alkali Cations
Authors: Kash Benjamin , Gomes Reginaldo , Amanchukwu Chibueze
Published: November 2022

CO2 electrochemical reduction (CO2R) in aprotic media is a promising alternative to aqueous electrocatalysis, as it minimizes the competing hydrogen evolution reaction while enhancing CO2 solubility. To date, state-of-the-art alkali salts used as electrolytes for selective aqueous CO2R are inaccessible in aprotic systems due to the inactivation of the electrode surface from carbonate deposition. In this work, we demonstrate that an acidic non-aqueous environment enables sustained CO2 electrochemical reduction with common alkali salts in dimethyl sulfoxide. Electrochemical and spectroscopic techniques show that at low pH, carbonate build-up can be prevented, allowing CO2R to proceed. Product distribution with a copper electrode revealed up to 80% faradaic efficiency for CO2R products, including carbon monoxide, formic acid, and methane. By understanding the mechanism for electrode deactivation in an aprotic medium and addressing that challenge with dilute acid addition, we pave the way toward the development of more efficient and selective electrolytes for CO2R.
Synthesis of γ-alkenylated δ-sultones via Brønsted base-catalyzed Michael addition-SuFEx click reaction of allyl ketones and ethenesulfonyl fluorides
Authors: He Lin , Zhang Fang , Zhang Qichao , Liu Jichang , Dai Bin
Published: November 2022

A tandem annulation reaction of allyl ketones and ethenesulfonyl fluoride has been described. Under the catalysis of Brønsted base, vinyl ketones reacted with ethenesulfonyl fluoride through a cascade intermolecular Michael addition-intramolecular SuFEx process to afford γ-alkenylated δ-sultones in good to excellent reaction yields. In this reaction, no additional base was needed, and 4 Å Molecular sieves was used as efficient HF scavenger to restrict the neutralization and deactivation of the Brønsted base catalyst.
A Clinical Study and Management of Umbilical Disorders
Authors: S Kappikeri* V , V Vishwanath
Published: November 2022

Background and Aims Umbilicus is a localized depressed area that marks the connection of an individual with his or her mother during the foetal life. In recent years it is known that it forms the gateway for minimal access surgeries. It also forms the major weak point in the anterior abdominal wall which can be prone for herniation. Umbilical disorders may be either congenital or acquired. The treatment of umbilical disorders is important to prevent complications.Methods A series of 30 cases of umbilical disorders were studied and treated accordingly in a prospective interventional study.Results Umbilical hernia is the most common disorder encountered. Out of 30 patients 26 patients had umbilical hernia while two patients had umbilical granuloma and one each of umbilical sinus and umbilical sepsis. Umbilical hernia was repaired either with anatomical repair or mesh repair while ultrasound examination formed the common modality of this investigation.Conclusions Umbilical hernia is the most common form of umbilical disorder followed by umbilical granuloma and urachal sinus.
A New Experience for Child in Pediatric Dental Clinic during Pulp Therapy Procedures with the Google Card board Device
Authors: Sharma* Devdatt , Sheth Megha , Bhatt Rohan
Published: November 2022

Background and Aims Emotions like fear and anxiety prevail in children which may hamper effective dental treatment. Thus need for behavior management is mandatory in pediatric dentistry. We planned to determine the effectiveness of Google cardboard device virtual reality VR distraction method of behavior management on anxiety and disruptive behaviour during pulp therapy procedures among children aged 5-8 years.Methods The proposed study was conducted split mouth as a single-blinded crossover design in children of age group of 5-8 years to assess the efficacy of the conventional method and VR distraction by Google cardboard device during pulp therapy procedures. Disruptive behavior of children was assessed by the face legs activity cry consolability FLACC scale and anxiety levels was assessed according to pulse oximetry and modified child dental anxiety scale faces version MCDASf. All the data were statistically analyzed.Results Childrenrsquos disruptive behavior anxiety levels and time required for the pulp therapy procedures were reduced in both the groups having statistically significant p value while using Google cardboard device.Conclusions VR distraction method was using Google cardboard device effectively that reduced childrenrsquos disruptive behavior anxiety levels and time required for the pulp therapy procedures.
Homocysteine Level Status in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Duhok: in Relation to Disease. Activity Score
Authors: Younis Sherzad Saeed
Published: November 2022

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes high rate of the mortality. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is markedly elevated in RA partly due to accelerated atherosclerosis (AS) from chronic inflammation. Homocysteine’ elevation (Hcys) strongly related to the AS and CVD’s progression in RA. Current study aims to evaluates Hcys level status and its relation with disease activity (DA) and inflammation marker (CRP) in Duhok RA patients. Sixty-four RA patients (case) were involved in this study with equal number of healthy individuals (control), means± SD of their age were 47.78 ± 14.08 and 46.98 ± 15 respectively. ratio of females to males was (8.1 and 7.0) in case and control respectively. Blood was analyzed and RA related laboratory and biochemical markers were investigated. The results revealed that Means±SD of Hcys was higher in case comparing to control (17.30±8.52 and 7.2±3.4) respectively. RA patient with high DA score recorded higher percentage intra group of increased Hcys level (52%). This study concludes that there is a strong association between Hcys level and RA activity, severity and inflammation process in RA Duhok patients. Hcys could play role as a predictor marker helping physicians for good monitoring and managing RA disease
A lost world: Pipi Park for Porirua harbour
Authors:   , Ghirmay Michael
Published: November 2022

Previously the harbor was rich in fauna and flora sustained by the well-established habitats, and the first habitants benefited greatly from such abundance. Unfortunately, the present state of the harbor has little resemblance to that rich identity that existed. Many habitats, fauna, and flora have either been lost or are slowly fading away. The destruction caused by human activity to the harbor has greatly affected the pipi and decimated its population. The loss of the pipi community has also meant that the connection that existed between the people and the pipi has ceased. The experience that people may currently receive can in some respects be considered very poor for a location of that kind. Due to this, the imagination is left unstimulated. The harbor’s edge is filled with gravel, rocks, and debris, making it unsuitable for activities. The pipi, as a species greatly affected by such changes, is the window through which we can connect to this reality which is stretched throughout space and time. This thesis aims to use design and augmented reality to connect people with a hidden reality. Furthermore, it aims to bridge the gap between the person and the environment which occurred through negative human activities and narrow thinking. The physical design of this project will once again enable people to have a close interaction with the harbor’s edge as it was historically. Augmented reality will be used as a window to a sad reality already hinted at by the physical forms. These changes will ensure a reality rich in experiences fueled by what’s been designed and AR that stimulates the imagination.
Go Public: Architecture as Activism
Authors:   , Reade Alice
Published: November 2022

Housing is a human right. There is an extreme housing shortage in Pōneke Wellington with profound impacts; 1% homeless, half of these under 25, thousands living in vehicles or motels provided by the State and houses that cause otherwise preventable illness and disease. Architects design houses and have opinions about how to use space. We must then interrogate this urban relation; how can architecture become an activist to support the social role of housing?

In the urgency of Aotearoa’s housing crisis, this takes an action research through design approach to actively experiment with the re-emergence of the often effaced political and activist dimension of architectural practice. Three areas of discourse, housing, activism and self-build/craft, are drawn together to develop a body of knowledge tested and iterated through the design of self-build/craft direct action engagement with the community.

A series of GIFs engaging with Pōneke-Wellington’s housing discourse and ideas of self-build act as provocations to discussion. Via image creation, they ask: what is given priority in urban space; what is the level of public-private acceptability; if we respond with urgency to the housing shortage, what should we do? Resulting connections, discussions and reflections lead to the self-build of a bike trailer to provide a platform for these dialogues, the very foundation of urbanism, to occur. The cart’s spatially transforming and mobile nature enables this discussion to be taken up anywhere and with anyone.

The research finds an expanded practice, based in personal craft that bears upon public meaning; an architecture of activism rather than plan, section and elevation. The founded practice asserts voice and leverages agency for the everyday user that is diminishing in the financialisation of our city. A spectrum between activism and engagement is found, workings between ideology, education and community discussion to give back to the community with tools to shape their future.
Structural effect on the charge transfer and on the internal reorganization energy: Computational study
Authors: Jabha Mohamed , El Alaoui Abdelah , Jarid Abdellah , Mabrouk El Houssine
Published: November 2022

The effects of addition of thiophene, bridged phenyl-thiophene, thia-tetra-azacyclopenta-naphthalene, benzo-bis-thiadiazole, and pyrido(3,4-b)pyrazine to 9-(4-octyloxyphenyl)-2,7-divinylcabazole on the internal reorganization energies, electronic affinity, and ionization potential were studied using density functional theory (DFT). These compounds are characterized by their charge exchange potentials (donor-acceptor), which can be applied in energy conversion devices such as photovoltaic cells. The so-called internal reorganization concerns, above all, the positions of holes and points of high electron density on the molecular skeleton. Thus, valuable information is provided by the knowledge of the structure, the length of the desired oligomer and the nature of the radicals attached to the oligomer. Considering the available data, 2,7-divnyl-carbazole (CrV-H) is the basic oligomer to carry out this theoretical study by extending the choice of ligands and length order to other oligomers while setting charge mobility as the major objective. The λ+ of all the oligomers studied was lower than their λ– except for the CrV-BBT oligomer, indicating a lower hole transfer cost than electron transfer cost with changes in molecular geometry during this�process.
MEMOIRS OF TRANSLATORS AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL AND THEIR DIDACTIC POTENTIAL
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Voronova Svetlana A.
Published: November 2022

The intensification of international contacts has made socio-political translation a popular area in public life. The transfer of meaning in this kind of translation is a very complex process, since an incorrectly chosen equivalent can be misinterpreted and affect the foreign policy of states in the future. Difficulties in translation can be caused by non-equivalent vocabulary, violation of phraseological combinations, euphemisms, currently popular phrases and words. Practicing translators in the field of translation of international negotiations have accumulated enormous experience and knowledge, their memoirs are of great value as an intangible cultural heritage. Being a storehouse of decision-making experience in difficult situations of translation precedents, having a high didactic potential, the memoirs of translators in the socio-political sphere can be used in foreign language classes with international students. Of great importance is the perception of the translation experience, familiarization with the stylistics and vocabulary, cliches and terms traditional for political texts. The personal practical experience of the author, the analysis of his behavior significantly increases the interest of students, stimulating the effectiveness of learning. Familiarity with the experience of translators at the highest level, described in their memoirs, with their practical activities during negotiations, stimulates the development of constructive and critical thinking, trains the speed of decision-making, analysis of situations. The description of specific episodes that have occurred in the intercultural field leaves space for an objective assessment, analysis of the causes of the situation, search for ways to solve it, which makes foreign language classes more interesting, richer
“IT SEEMS TO ME I KNOW THE TRUTH BUT I HAVE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS IT”: ARGUMENTATION, ITS PECULIARITIES AND POTENTIALS
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Antonova Irina B.
Published: November 2022

The problem of argumentation caused by the ambiguity and multi-functionality of the phenomenon itself is ranked to be an infinite one. In ancient times argumentation used to be rightly considered a component of cognition and a method to prove the truth. Its functions today have extended considerably – from systematizing the knowledge to influencing rhetorically human views and behavior. It fulfills even more ambitious targets affecting the essence of ethical standards and thus the social and political background of the society. Teaching argumentation is a constituent of the modern educational system in Russia. In accordance with the requirements registered in the State Educational Standard for higher professional training of the Russian Federation (2010), experts in the humanitarian non-linguistic fields must demonstrate the ability to critical thinking which, in its turn, presupposes thinking and speaking logically in both – native and foreign – languages, holding, formulating logically one’s thoughts in the native and foreign languages, holding argumentative discussions, accepting or counter arguing a debatable issue. The author considers the phenomenon of argumentation applying the activity approach and thus analyzing its aims, correlating argumentation and proof concepts, and estimating teacher (argumentator) – student (recipient) relationships. In addition to this, the paper is aimed at considering the factors of transforming educational process from an informative to an argumentative (persuasive) one in which argumentation might be regarded as a method of impact
SOME ASPECTS OF STUDYING PRIMARY AND SECONDARY TEXTS IN THE CONTEXT OF TEACHING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Baranova Tat’yana V.
Published: November 2022

The present article is dedicated to the usage of primary and secondary features of texts at foreign language classes. To secondary texts we refer such texts as translations, abstracts, comments, adaptations, interpretations, etc. The author emphasizes the interdisciplinary character of the problem, investigates the main features of the secondary texts as well as the model of their genesis. The article gives an analysis of such texts as translation which were earlier considered as secondary texts, but at the present time researchers are inclined to think that translation texts is a phenomenon which combines characteristics of both secondary and primary texts. It is very important, that there is no unique understanding of the text, because every reader who tries to grasp it, constructs the meanings of the text according to his own personality and conveys them further through his secondary texts. Research in the field of secondary texts is of paramount importance not only for linguistics, translation studies and other branches of science, but also for the practice of teaching a foreign language while preparing analytical and creative assignments at different stages of education process. The author considers possibilities of using a model of generating secondary texts for work with students on the basis of scientific and creative tasks.
Phytochemical and pharmacological potential of Impatiens balsamina
Authors: Reshmi Rajan  , Shana KM  , Vishnupriya VV  , Fahmeeda PP  , Prajna PP  , E Tamil Jothi
Published: November 2022

Impatiens balsamina is an annual herb, belongs to the family Balsaminaceae, commonly seen in India, China, and Korea. It is an erect plant commonly known as rose balsam and garden balsam. Studies shows that the plant contain many valuable phytoconstituents such as flavonoids, saponins, phenolics, naphthoquinones, and glycosides. The plant is used in traditional medicine for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and antidermatitic properties. The plant can also be used to treat burns, scalds, and lumbago. Flowers of the plant is used as dye in pastry. Seeds of this plant is edible. Leaves and stem are also edible when boiled. Leaves, stem, flowers are also having medicinal properties. Microscopical features of pollen grains shows that the pollen grains contain a vegetative and generative cell. Many studies have been done to identify the pharmacological properties of this plant. Some of the pharmacological actions of the plant include antipruritic, antidermatitic, antimicrobial, antitumor, wound healing, antidiabetic and antinociceptive. The present review summarizes information about the morphology, chemical constituents, and pharmacological actions of Impatiens balsamina for future works.
Adopsi Inovasi Teknik Tanam Jarwo Riting Plus-Plus pada Petani Padi Sawah (Oryza sativa L.) di Kecamatan Susukan Kabupaten Banjarnegara
Authors: Rahmatika Fiki , Dumasari Dumasari , Budiningsih Sulistyani
Published: November 2022

This research was conducted in Susukan Sub-district, Banjarnegara Regency, from March to April 2022. It aims to figure out the process of the adopted innovation of Jarwo Riting Plus-Plus in the area. The method used is descriptive qualitative and quantitative. They applied purposive sampling method with census technique which resulted in one (1) key informant and 23 farmer respondents who adopted the technique. The research results concluded that Jarwo Riting Plus-Plus is a rice cultivation technique that uses Jajar Legowo system, then a surrounding ditch is made in each rice field, afterwards each rice field is planted with refugia plants, and the last phase is to release of fish in each rice field. Characteristics of 23 respondents include age, number of dependents, education level, length of farming, and land area. The motivating factors for the adoption of the planting technique are institutional support and easy access to information, while the inhibiting factors are farmers' refusal, security intrusion, high land slope, lack of water availability, prone to flooding and high use of fertilizers and pesticides. The adoption rate implemented by the rice farmers in Susukan sub-district is in the medium category.
Aspek Ketahanan Pangan di Provinsi Jawa Tengah: Perkembangan Luas panen Padi, Produktivitas Lahan, Subsidi Input, Harga Beras, Jumlah Penduduk, Produksi dan Konsumsi Beras
Authors: Prabayanti Herning , Sutrisno Joko , Antriyandarti Ernoiz
Published: November 2022

Pangan merupakan kebutuhan dasar yang harus dipenuhi. Beras sebagai makanan pokok utama penduduk Indonesia merupakan bagian dari tradisi yang juga berperan sebagai simbol dan perekat sosial. Ketahanan pangan dapat dikatakan sebagai situasi ketika semua orang pada setiap saat memiliki akses fisik, sosial dan ekonomi terhadap pangan yang cukup, aman, dan bergizi agar kebutuhan preferensi pangan terpenuhi sehingga dapat hidup aktif dan sehat. Tujuan kedua dalam Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) berupa zero hunger pada tahun 2030. Indonesia mendukung tercapainya tujuan SDGs tersebut dengan membuat prioritas atas tujuan dan target pada SDGs. Oleh karena itu, Indonesia juga harus mewujudkan ketahanan pangan terutama pada subsistem produksi beras sebagai makanan pokok utama. Jawa Tengah sebagai salah satu provinsi produsen beras tertinggi harus menjaga konstribusi dalam menjaga ketahanan pangan nasional demi terwujudnya tujuan SDGs. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perkembangan luas panen padi, produktivitas lahan, subsidi input, harga beras, jumlah penduduk, produksi dan konsumsi beras di Provinsi Jawa Tengah. Metode dasar dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif. Teknik Analisis data yang digunakan adalah statistik deskriptif. Adapun data yang digunakan merupakan data sekunder berupa data panel dari 35 kabupaten/kota di Jawa Tengah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan luas panen padi yang dihitung dengan metode Kerangka Sampel Area (KSA), produktivitas lahan, subsidi input yang berupa pupuk dan benih, harga beras berfluktuasi. Jumlah penduduk mengalami peningkatan dari tahun 2019 s.d. 2021. Konsumsi lebih kecil dari produksi beras sehingga Jawa Tengah masih mengalami surplus. Namun, Jawa Tengah tetap harus menjaga produksi beras agar dapat meningkatkan kontribusi untuk ketahanan pangan Indonesia.
Pengenalan Digital Marketing untuk Petani Milenial dalam Memasarkan Produk Hasil Pertanian di Desa Patok Kalianda
Authors: Setiawan Jaka
Published: November 2022

Pada era digital saat ini perkembangan teknologi informasi yang ditandai dengan maraknya Smartphone sebagai media komunikasi digital yang beredar serta perkembangannya sangat pesat berpengaruh bagi masyarakat dalam mendukung kegiatan bisnis baik besar maupun kecil di seluruh sektor salah satunya sektor pertanian. Ada keperhatian besar terkait dengan kondisi para petani saat ini. Produk pertanian berlimpah diiringi harga bahan pokok yang tinggi namun harga jual hasil pertanian yang rendah dikarenakan petani sebagai produsen untuk menjual hasil pertanian melalui panjangnya rantai distribusi dan ketergantungan petani pada tengkulak. Melihat kondisi tersebut maka diperlukan upaya untuk meningkatkan harga tawar petani dengan cara menghubungkan petani langsung kepada konsumen. Salah satu cara yakni dengan memanfaatkan teknologi digital marketing atau pemasaran online kepada para petani. Dengan adanya kegiatan ini petani diharapkan lebih memahami pentingnya penggunaan digital marketing seperti social media, website, dan lain sebagainya untuk mendukung pemasaran produk pertanian. Metode pengabdian ini dilakukan dengan penyuluhan, praktik penggunaan social media dan diskusi.  Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini diberikan kepada pengurus anggota ikatan tani kota kalianda yang beranggotakan petani muda yang aktif dalam mengelola pertanian dan memahami penggunaan smartphone. Diharapkan dengan kegiatan ini para petani di desa patok kalianda bisa meningkatkan keterampilan dalam memasarkan produk pertanian secara luas dan menjadi seorang petani yang milenial.
Preparation of ZnO/TiO2 Nanocomposite Sensitized Mangosteen Rind (Garcinia mangostana L) Dye for Light Harvesting Efficiency in Solar Cell
Authors: Utomo Arya Dwi Cahyo , Wihadi Muh. Nur Khoiru
Published: November 2022

The preparation of ZnO/TiO2 nanocomposite is done using the sol-gel method for light harvesting in dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC). The titanium dioxide (TiO2) compound was added with different ratios to the ZnO matrix and measured its effect on solar cells based on the DSSC system. The powder X-ray diffractions of nanocomposite revealed anatase (TiO2­) and wurtzite (ZnO­) phases have the highest peak at 25.26° and 36.97°, respectively. The energy gap was observed by diffuse reflectance-ultra violet (DR-UV) spectroscopy and it revealed that the optimum performance of nanocomposite was 3.16 eV for the 1:2 ratio. The optimum power efficiency was 2.4% with 3.6 cm2 active area, Voc= 788 mV and Isc=3.39 mA, respectively. The scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX) demonstrated the diversity of surface morphology depends on the ratio of TiO2 in the nanocomposite. This shows the addition of TiO2 to the ZnO matrix influenced the structure of the nanocomposite, which can be applied as DSSC electrodes.
HUBUNGAN KEAKTIFAN KELUARGA DALAM KEGIATAN POSYANDU DENGAN STATUS GIZI BALITA DI KELURAHAN KEBUN SIKOLOS
Authors: Hendayani Weni Lidya , Amalia Rosa Fitri
Published: November 2022

Data Depkes tercatat jumlah anak balita yang terkena gizi buruk melonjak dari 1,8 juta (2005) menjadi 2,3 juta anak (2006). Dalam kurun waktu itu, lebih dari lima juta balita terkena gizi kurang, bahkan (10%) berakhir dengan kematian. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan keaktifan keluarga dalam kegiatan posyandu dengan status gizi balita di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Kebun Sikolos tahun 2016. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional study. Penelitian dilakukan di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Kebun Sikolos Padang Panjang tahun 2016. Populasi dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 1.319 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel secara purposive sampling, dengan sampel sebanyak 111 orang. Pengolahan data dilakukan secara komputerisasi menggunakan program SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solutions)dengan analisa univariat dan bivariat, uji statistik yang dipakai adalah chi-square. Hasil analisa univariat menunjukkan bahwa lebih dari separuh keluarga aktif dalam kegiatan posyandu (53,2%), lebih dari separuh status gizi anak baik (66,7%). Pada analisa bivariat p = value  0,893 berarti tidak terdapat hubungan yang signitif antara keaktifan keluarga dengan status gizi balita. Maka dari itu hendaknya keluarga tetap menjaga gizi anaknya supaya anaknya tidak terkena gizi buruk yaitu dengan cara selalu aktif dalam kegiatan posyandu yang telah tersedia sehingga angka kematian gizi buruk bisa menurun.
MANAJEMEN GENERAL ANESTESI PADA PASIEN SPLENOMEGALI
Authors: Selvia Dea , Wahyuni Ari
Published: November 2022

Pendahuluan : Splenomegali merupakan suatu kondisi adanya pembesaran limpa atau lien yang diukur berdasarkan ukuran atau beratnya. Lien merupakan organ tubuh yang memiliki peran penting dalam proses imunologis dan hematopoiesis. Fungsi utama limpa termasuk dalam proses fagositosis eritrosit abnormal, pembersihan terhadap mikroorganisme dan antigen serta melakukan sintesis terhadap imunoglobulin G (IgG). Lien juga berperan dalam proses sintesis peptida sistem imun properdin dan tuftsin. Sekitar sepertiga dari trombosit yang bersirkulasi disimpan di limpa. Berat normal limpa orang dewasa adalah 70 g hingga 200 g, berat limpa 400 g sampai 500 g menunjukkan splenomegaly, berat limpa lebih besar dari 1000 g definitif splenomegali masif. Pembahasan : Tata laksana yang tepat pada splenomegali adalah dengan melakukan tindakan operatif yaitu splenektomi. Splenektomi dapat dilakukan melalui prosedur laparotomy dengan general anestesi. Kesimpulan: Tindakan splenektomi dengan general anestesi pada pasien menjadi topik yang menarik dengan memperhatikan kondisi kesehatan setiap individu dalam merespon pemberian  tindakan anestesi yang diberikan. Pada tulisan ini akan dibahas mengenai penyebab splenomegali, evaluasi, dan manajemen anestesi pada tindakan splenektomi.Kata kunci : Anestesi, Splenomegali, Splenektomi