bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Consecuencias del desempleo en la salud mental de una muestra de jóvenes angoleños
Authors: Tomás José Manuel , Gutiérrez Melchor , Fernández Irene
Published: September 2021

Entre los efectos del desempleo en la salud mental, destacan problemas de confianza, depresión y pérdida de recursos psicosociales. El objetivo es investigar las variables atenuantes del estrés sobre la salud mental en desempleados jóvenes angoleños mediante un modelo estructural con variables latentes. Se probaron los efectos del apoyo social, la resiliencia y las estrategias de afrontamiento sobre la salud mental, controlando por los efectos de ser económicamente suficiente. Para poner a prueba este modelo se ha contado con una muestra de 283 angoleños con edades comprendidas entre 18 y 30 años. El modelo se estimó en EQS 5.7. Los resultados indican un ajuste adecuado del modelo. Estos resultados apuntan a que apoyo social, resiliencia y estrategias de afrontamiento tienen un efecto atenuante sobre las consecuencias negativas del desempleo en la salud mental. Entre las implicaciones derivadas de este estudio destaca la necesidad de potenciar el apoyo de los padres, así como la necesidad de las instituciones sociales de encontrar modos de promover la búsqueda activa de empleo. Se discuten también los resultados obtenidos a la luz de la evidencia anterior y se sugieren las limitaciones derivadas del carácter transversal y de la muestra incidental del estudio.
Efectos de una intervención cognitivo-conductual para disminuir el burnout en cuidadores de ancianos institucionalizados
Authors: Reyes Jarquín Karina , González-Celis Rangel Ana Luisa Mónica
Published: September 2021

El burnout es una respuesta disfuncional al estrés laboral crónico, la cual se presenta en profesionales que tienen trato constante con usuarios de servicios, por ejemplo, médicos, enfermeras y cuidadores. El burnout incide negativamente a nivel fisiológico, personal, familiar y laboral. El propósito de este estudio fue evaluar los efectos de una intervención cognitivo-conductual (ICC) dirigida a cuidadores formales de ancianos para disminuir el burnout. La ICC se implementó y evaluó en 15 cuidadores formales de ancianos institucionalizados, y se integró por los módulos de relajación, reestructuración cognitiva, habilidades sociales, reforzamiento positivo, moldeamiento y modelamiento. Los resultados de la intervención indican disminuciones estadísticamente significativas en los puntajes de la variable burnout y sus dimensiones desgaste físico y psíquico, desilusión por el trabajo y culpa. También, se aprecian incrementos en los puntajes de la variable calidad de vida y sus dimensiones salud física, salud psicológica y relaciones sociales. Adicionalmente, se observa que todos los cuidadores, disminuyeron clínicamente las puntuaciones de burnout, y el 60% de ellos, mejoraron clínicamente las puntuaciones de calidad de vida. Se concluye que la ICC fue eficaz en el manejo del burnout y en la mejora de calidad de vida en cuidadores de ancianos.
Timing of adjuvant chemotherapy after limb amputation and effect on outcome in dogs with appendicular osteosarcoma without distant metastases
Authors: Marconato Laura , Buracco Paolo , Polton Gerry A. , Finotello Riccardo , Stefanello Damiano , Skor Ondrej , Bicanova Lida , Capitani Ombretta , Floch Franck , Morello Emanuela , Camerino Maria Teresa , Smallwood Katherine , Sabattini Silvia
Published: September 2021

OBJECTIVE

To determine an optimal time interval between amputation and initiation of adjuvant chemotherapy (TIamp-chemo) in dogs with appendicular osteosarcoma without distant metastases and whether TIamp-chemo was associated with outcome.

ANIMALS

168 client-owned dogs treated at 9 veterinary oncology centers.

PROCEDURES

Data were collected from the dogs’ medical records concerning potential prognostic variables and outcomes. Dogs were grouped as to whether they received chemotherapy within 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, or > 30 days after amputation of the affected limb. Analyses were performed to identify variables associated with time to tumor progression and survival time after limb amputation and to determine an optimal TIamp-chemo.

RESULTS

Median TIamp-chemo was 14 days (range, 1 to 210 days). Median time to tumor progression for dogs with a TIamp-chemo ≤ 5 days (375 days; 95% CI, 162 to 588 days) was significantly longer than that for dogs with a TIamp-chemo > 5 days (202 days; 95% CI, 146 to 257 days). Median overall survival time for dogs with a TIamp-chemo ≤ 5 days (445 days; 95% CI, 345 to 545 days) was significantly longer than that for dogs with a TIamp-chemo > 5 days (239 days; 95% CI, 186 to 291 days).

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Findings indicated that early (within 5 days) initiation of adjuvant chemotherapy after limb amputation was associated with a significant and clinically relevant survival benefit for dogs with appendicular osteosarcoma without distant metastases. These results suggested that the timing of chemotherapy may be an important prognostic variable.
Clinical and pathological findings in rabbits with cardiovascular disease: 59 cases (2001–2018)
Authors: Ozawa Sarah , Guzman David Sanchez-Migallon , Keel Kevin , Gunther-Harrington Catherine
Published: September 2021

OBJECTIVE

To determine epidemiological features of cardiovascular disease in rabbits examined at a veterinary teaching hospital and characterize clinical and pathological findings.

ANIMALS

59 rabbits.

PROCEDURES

Medical records from 2001 to 2018 were reviewed, and data were collected. Echocardiographic images and histologic diagnoses were reviewed.

RESULTS

The prevalence of cardiovascular disease was 2.6% (59/2,249). Clinical signs related to cardiac disease included heart murmur (n = 25 rabbits), arrhythmia (22), tachypnea or dyspnea (13), hyporexia or anorexia (13), and muscle wasting (9). Radiographic (n = 39) abnormalities included cardiomegaly (19) and peritoneal (12) and pleural (11) effusion. Common echocardiographic (n = 37) diagnoses included degenerative valve disease (15), dilated cardiomyopathy (7), unclassified cardiomyopathy (4), restrictive cardiomyopathy (3), and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (2). On ECG (n = 19), supraventricular arrhythmias (16) were more common than ventricular arrhythmias (12). Thirty-five necropsy reports were available, and diagnoses included cardiomyopathy (n = 14), myocarditis (10), and arteriosclerosis (9). Medical management (n = 20) included a wide range of drugs and dosages with few adverse effects. Survival times (n = 36 rabbits) ranged from 1 to 2,353 days with a median cardiac disease–specific survival time of 306 days.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE

The findings provided information on the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in rabbits and survival times for affected rabbits. Right-sided, left-sided, and biventricular congestive heart failure occurred equally. Median survival time was lower than that reported for other species. Further research on the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease in rabbits is needed.
Panels made from recycled tire-application of linear model to test the tensile force
Authors: Crnoja Andjelko
Published: September 2021

Background: Number of used tires is increasing every day and the accumulation of such waste is a serious problem in terms of environmental protection and in terms of delay and deposition (End-of-LifeTires, 2019). Over the last twenty years the study of new ways to use products from recycled tires has been intensified. When developing new products, it is important to investigate how certain properties of the materials used change. According to the available literature, different variants of material composition and processing approaches have been investigated (Kowalska, Chmielewski, Guleira & Dutta, 2017; Zaoiai, Makani, Tafraoui & Benmerioul, 2015).

Objectives: The aim of this work, based on the evaluation of an experiment using a mathematical model, is to determine the required structure of the material. The possibility and correctness of using the linear model was determined.

Methods/Approach: The experiment was conducted to check the magnitude of the deformation depending on the stress.

Results: Based on the obtained results, the accuracy of the applied linear model and the influence of individual factors on the results of the experiment were evaluated.

Conclusions: Mathematical linear model estimation refers to the determination of quantitative parameters in the structure of a material. If the required deformation is defined or acceptable, other material parameters can be determined with some accuracy.
From a policy bank to a crowding-in bank: The development of the European Investment Bank in the last ten years, as seen through its business model
Authors: Kavvadia Helen
Published: September 2021

The European Investment Bank (EIB), the primary financial arm of the European Union (EU) has become of central interest in the last ten years. The EIB has been increasingly solicited by the EU to bolster the European economy during the global crisis and support its recovery thereafter. Calls have recently been voiced for the EIB to contribute to the European Green Deal and the post-pandemic economic stimulus. This paper studies the EIB’s role in the European economy through its business model in the period from 2009–2019. The paper’s prime objective is to investigate what enabled the EIB to act in a countercyclical mode and how the EIB met the new economy needs in this turbulent environment.
Adoption of big data technologies in smart cities of the European Union: Analysis of the importance and performance of technological factors
Authors: Pivar Jasmina
Published: September 2021

The cities of the European Union are adopting big data technologies in their development towards a smart city. Given that big data technologies are complex and disruptive technologies, it is necessary to determine the importance of factors and their aspects for the adoption of big data technologies in cities. The aim of this paper is to identify the most important aspects of technological factors in the adoption of big data technologies in the cities of the European Union. In order to achieve the goal of the paper a survey was conducted on a sample of European Union cities, and on the collected data, an analysis of the map of importance and performance of factors for the adoption of big data technologies was conducted. The results of the research show that the aspects of absorption capacity and technological readiness of EU cities are of relatively high importance, but with low levels of performance in relation to organizational and environmental factors. The contribution of the paper consists of general guidelines for increasing the level of technological readiness and absorption capacity of cities in order to increase the success of the adoption of big data technologies in the cities of the European Union.
PENGARUH PELAKSANAAN KEBIJAKAN DANA DESA TERHADAP KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT: STUDI KASUS DI KECAMATAN SIANTAR NARUMONDA KABUPATEN TOBA
Authors: Siagian Nalom , Manalu Darma , Tobing Artha Lumban
Published: September 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh pelaksanaan kebijakan dana desa dan pemberdayaan masyarakat terhadap kesejahteraan masyarakat.  Penelitian ini dilakukan pada 14 (empat belas) Desa yang tersebar di Kecamatan Siantar Narumonda Kabupaten Toba. Jumlah responden dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 220 masyarakat yang diambil dengan menggunakan metode proportional random  sampling. Data yang terkumpul dalam penelitian ini dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis strucutre equation model. Berdasarkan hasil analisis yang dilakukan, disimpulkan bahwa secara langsung pelaksanaan kebijakan dana desa berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap pemberdayaan masyarakat. Pelaksanaan kebijakan dana desa berpengaruh negatif tidak signifikan terhadap kesejahateraan masyarakat, sedangkan pemberdayaan masyarakat berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap kesejahteraan masyarakat. Secara tidak langsung, pelaksanaan kebijakan dana desa berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap kesejahteraan masyarakat melalui pemberdayaan masyarakat.
Influence of Different Irrigation Strategies on Yield and Water Use of Dry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Semi-Arid Zone
Authors: YAVUZ NURCAN
Published: September 2021

Increasing population and challenges among the sectors due to the climate change and incorrect water policy has increased the pressure on water resources. This situation being as a global crisis particularly in respect to the food security has accelerated productive utilization of water supplies. The aim of the current study with 2-year experiments was to identify the effect of different irrigation interval and irrigation regimes on the yield and yield components of dry bean having greater than 50% of total world legumes production. In that experiment, two different irrigation interval, 7 and 14-day, and three different irrigation levels, (I100, I75 and I50, were studied.

In results, the maximum yield was obtained from 7-day irrigation interval, and 28% yield reduction was detected at 14-day irrigation interval. In examine the irrigation levels, the highest yield was found at full irrigation (I100), and increasing water stress caused significant yield reductions e.g. 21% and 49% for I75 and I50, respectively. The evapotranspiration and total applied water as an average of 2013-2014 were calculated as 533 mm, and 450 mm, respectively. In assessment of the both the combine year results, the ky value was determined as 1.59, and this finding shows that dry bean crop is sensitive to the water stress condition.
Cancer Stem Cell Assay for the Treatment of Platinum-Resistant Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Authors:   Department Of Biomolecular Sciences, National Center For Natural Products Research, University Of Mississippi, Jackson, MS 39126, United States, Claudio Pier Paolo
Published: September 2021

This data indicates that the drug cytotoxicity assay aimed at targeting CSCs may be a useful tool for optimizing treatment selection when first-line therapy fails, and when there are multiple clinically-acceptable and -equivalent treatments available.
Bone Marrow Aspirate for Delayed Union due to Severe Thoracic Rib Trauma
Authors:   Anesthesiologist, Pain Physician, Hospital São Judas Tadeu, 150 Cel. João Notini St – Zip Code 35500-017 Divinópolis – MG, Brazil, Braga Marcelo
Published: September 2021

In this peculiar setting, the infiltrations with BMA proved to be an efficient alternative tool for the treatment of severe thoracic rib trauma and delayed union. The patient returned with no complaints and CT evidence indicated that all of the fractured ribs had complete consolidation. Pain and functional outcome of the chest wall in terms of stability improved with the help of this orthobiologic alternative.
INFLAMMATION AND SEPSIS BIOMARKERS IN DIAGNOSIS OF THE GENERALIZED PERITONITIS STAGE
Authors:   Department of Surgical Diseases № 1, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, SARAEV A.R. , NAZAROV SH.K. ,   Department of Surgical Diseases № 1, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, ALI-ZADE S.G. ,   Department of Surgical Diseases № 1, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, SABUROVA A.M. ,   Department of Biochemistry, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan
Published: September 2021

To assess the predictable role of inflammatory biomarkers in determining the stage of generalized peritonitis.
COMBINATION OF PENETRATION AND PYLORIC AND DUODENAL STENOSIS IN DUODENAL ULCER
Authors:   Institute of Gastroenterology, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, KODIROV F.D. , SAYDALIEV SH.SH. ,   Department of Surgical Diseases № 1, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, KADYROV D.M. ,   Institute of Gastroenterology, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, TABAROV Z.V. ,   Institute of Gastroenterology, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan
Published: September 2021

The review provides an analysis of the literary data devoted to the problem of surgical treatment of duodenal stenosis combined with ulcer penetration. Still in the scientific literature has an ambiguous interpretation of the concept of ulcer penetration: it also exceptionally includes the presence of a large ulcerative crater penetrating into a neighbouring organ with periulcerous inflammatory infiltrate. Hereby, cicatricial adhesions with neighboring organs, as the result of preceded ulcer penetration, are not considered penetration. There are controversial views among the surgeons regarding surgical tactics, volume and surgical technique. The particular situation in surgery of duodenal ulcer is domination of resection methods over organsaving techniques. There’s a wrong opinion of impossibility of organ-saving surgery in penetrating duodenal ulcer. In recent years, the methods of low-invasive surgery have become increasingly popular. The analysis of literary data shows that there is insufficient knowledge of this problem, the debatability of a number of issues requiring their final solution.
EFFECT OF INTRACAMERAL IMPLANTATION OF PLASMA-MODIFIED POLYLACTIC ACID FILMS ON THE COURSE OF IN VIVO-INDUCED BULLOUS KERATOPATHY
Authors:   Biohybrid Materials Laboratory, Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russian Federation, FILIPPOVA E.O. , IVANOVA N.M. ,   Biohybrid Materials Laboratory, Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russian Federation, PICHUGIN V.F. ,   Research School of High-Energy Processes, Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, Russian Federation
Published: September 2021

To determine the effect of intracameral implantation of polylactic acid (PLA) films modified in low-temperature atmospheric pressure plasma on the course of in vivo-induced bullous keratopathy (BK).
INFLUENCE OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH LOCALLY ADVANCED HEAD AND NECK CANCER
Authors:   Republican Scientific Oncology Center, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, NIYAZOV I.K. , SANGINOV D.R. ,   Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Imaging, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, KHUSEYNZODA Z.KH. ,   Republican Scientific Oncology Center, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, BAZAROV N.I. ,   Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Imaging, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan
Published: September 2021

A comparative assessment of the quality of life (QOL) parameters in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) depending on the methods of reconstruction.
auto-dynamic intramedullary osteosynthesis for femur fractures and consequences of injuries
Authors: ZUEV P.P. , BARABASH YU.A. , NORKIN I.A. , IVANOV D.V. , KAUTS O.A. , GRAZHDANOV K.A. , BARABASH A.P.
Published: September 2021

The assessment of clinical testing results of the new intramedullary rod which design features neutralize the disadvantages of conventional blocking devices.
FEATURES OF ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT USING LINGUAL BRACES
Authors:   Department of Propaedeutics of Dental Diseases, E.V. Borovsky Institute of Dentistry, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, BILALOVA F.A. , BONDARENKO V.I. ,   Department of Propaedeutics of Dental Diseases, E.V. Borovsky Institute of Dentistry, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation, BASIN E.M. ,   Department of Oncology and Plastic Surgery, Academy of Postgraduate Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, KUZNETSOVA M.YU. ,   Department of Oncology and Plastic Surgery, Academy of Postgraduate Education, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: September 2021

Malocclusion and imperfect placement of teeth can have a big impact on the smile, well-being and quality of life. As a result of the treatment of pathological and abnormal bite, many children and adults are forced to use braces to improve their bite. The consequences of treatment are different: inflammation and itching, edema of the oral mucosa and maxillary sinuses, headaches, fever. All this depends on the human physiological characteristics, as well as adaptation to this artificial structure, which actually shifts the teeth from a pathological position to a physiological one. Correcting the bite with lingual braces has a key advantage. The main thing is the ability to cope with the psychological barrier that inevitably arises when wearing vestibular braces. But there is also a disadvantage that manifests itself in a short-term speech disorder for 2-3 months. This article discusses the procedure for making lingual braces, the stages and principles of installing lingual braces, recommendations for the care and wearing of the structure, as well as the impact of these braces on the speech apparatus and articulation of speech sounds and the possible development of logoneurosis due to treatment with lingual braces.
NANOTECHNOLOGY: FINDING NEW SOLUTIONS FOR PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
Authors:   Department of Periodontology, Tver State Medical University, Tver, Russian Federation, BLINOVA A.V.
Published: September 2021

Individual oral hygiene is the key element of the complex programs, developed for prevention of caries and inflammatory periodontal diseases. The industry of care cosmetic, especially dental care cosmetic, is so sensitive to modern conceptions and scientific achievements. It tries to use them to create more effective and commercially successful products. Incorporation of nanoparticles into dental composites, disinfected solutions for irrigation of root canals, bioactive covers for titanium and zirconium implants no longer cause skepticism. Using nanoparticles in cosmetic formulations allows us to achieve high filling and active surface area, and therefore, improve cleaning and antimicrobial properties. The aim of this review is to study the promising and already existing areas for using nanotechnologies for prevention of dental disorders. First of all, we are interested in the creation of new oral hygiene products. The samples of nano-containing toothpastes, mouthwashes, mousses and adhesive films, already presented on the market, demonstrate a high remineralizing potential, and with regular use, they are apparently able to provide a prolonged bacteriostatic effect. At the same time, currently there is no information in the public science press about the general or local toxic effects, caused by these biologically active drugs.
El problema del cambio de mundo: un enfoque conceptualista
Authors: Rolleri José Luis
Published: September 2021

De las tesis sobre las revoluciones científicas y la inconmensurabilidad de los paradigmas de Kuhn parece derivarse un problema conocido como el cambio de mundo. Aquí intentamos elucidar en qué consiste ese problema ―el cual tiene faces tanto semántica como ontológica―, para mostrar que la solución taxonómica debida a Kuhn y la solución nominalista propuesta por Hacking, no sólo son compatibles sino complementarias, ofreciendo conjuntamente una solución dual, ontosemántica.
Nussbaum, M. (2020). La tradición cosmopolita. Un noble e imperfecto ideal. Ediciones Paidós
Authors: Florián Sánchez Hans Leonardo
Published: September 2021

El presente texto reconstruye las ideas centrales del argumento de la filósofa Martha Nussbaum en su más reciente obra La Tradición Cosmopolita (2020), en la cual realiza un análisis del origen del cosmopolitismo con la escuela cínica y de los amplios desarrollos de algunos representantes del estoicismo, encontrando allí el germen de algunos problemas del cosmopolitismo contemporáneo. Es por ello que la autora rescata perspectivas cosmopolitas que han sido obnubiladas, reconociendo en Grocio y Adam Smith aportes que le ayudarán a sustentar su propuesta del enfoque de las capacidades. Del primero se vale para mostrar la necesidad de cuestionar la comprensión clásica del concepto de propiedad, mientras que en el pensamiento del británico encuentra la posibilidad de demostrar la necesidad de condiciones materiales que soporten la vida humana y por las cuales se desarrollan las capacidades humanas. Finalmente, se plantean cinco problemas actuales del cosmopolitismo y encuentra en el EC una perspectiva para la tradición cosmopolita.
MICHEL FOUCAULT O LA PROBLEMATIZACIÓN DEL PENSAMIENTO. Entrevista con Marco Díaz Marsá (11 de enero de 2019)
Authors: Moreno Yesurún
Published: September 2021

Marco Díaz Marsá es Doctor en Filosofía y Profesor Contratado Doctor en el Departamento de Lógica y Filosofía Teórica de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Asimismo es Coordinador de las Titulaciones de Doble Grado en Derecho y Filosofía y Ciencias Políticas y Filosofía de la UCM. Fue becario doctoral del Ministerio de Educación y becario postdoctoral de la Fundación Caja de Madrid. Es miembro de la Red iberoamericana Foucault y de los proyectos de investigación Naturaleza humana y comunidad IV y La deducción trascendental de las categorías: nuevas perspectivas, y forma parte de los grupos de investigación UCM GINEDIS y “Metafísica, crítica y política”.  Autor de numerosos artículos sobre Foucault en revistas especializadas, entre sus libros cabe destacar Modificaciones. Ontología crítica y antropología política en el pensamiento de Foucault (Escolar y Mayo. Madrid. 2014), Ley y ser. Derecho y ontología crítica en Foucault (Escolar y Mayo. Madrid. 2016) y Foucault y la cuestión del derecho (coordinado junto con J. L. Pardo. Guillermo Escolar ed. Madrid. 2017).
ІНДИКАТОРИ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ СТАЛОГО РОЗВИТКУ РЕГІОНІВ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Olifirenko Liliia , Koval Kristina
Published: September 2021

The main conditions of the concept of sustainable development are considered and the objectives of the goals of such development are determined on the basis of orientation. The analysis of regional risk factors, which serve as indicators of sustainable development of the next decade of the regions of Ukraine in the economic and social spheres, is carried out both on the basis of personal assessment of citizens and on the basis of official data of the State Statistics Service of Ukraine. Based on relevant indicators, urgent problems of the economic and social components of the country's sustainable development are identified.
ТЕОРЕТИЧНІ ЗАСАДИ СТВОРЕННЯ ТА ФУНКЦІОНУВАННЯ СПЕЦІАЛЬНИХ (ВІЛЬНИХ) ЕКОНОМІЧНИХ ЗОН ЯК ФОРМИ ТЕРИТОРІАЛЬНО-ГАЛУЗЕВОЇ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ ГОСПОДАРСТВА РЕГІОНІВ
Authors: Samiilenko Halyna
Published: September 2021

The article is devoted to the study of theoretical bases of activity of special (free) economic zones as a form of territorial-branch organization of economy of regions. The definitions and functional types of special (free) economic zones according to the legislation of Ukraine have been clarified. The characteristic of existing domestic special (free) economic zones is given and the main indicators of their functioning are given. The basic goals, tasks, initial criteria, reasons and conditions of creation of special economic zones and influence of their activity on the organization of regional economic systems are investigated. The classification of special economic zones is given. The main advantages and disadvantages of the specified form of territorial-branch organization of economy based on the study of foreign and domestic experience of their functioning are revealed.
Adult Brachial Plexus Injuries. Part 1: Anatomy, Exam and Evaluation
Authors: Rodríguez Ricardo María Cristina , García González Luis Alejandro , Shin Alexander Y.
Published: September 2021

Introducción. El plexo braquial es una red intrincada de nervios que proveen la inervación sensitiva y motora de la cintura escapular y la extremidad superior. Diferentes mecanismos pueden lesionar estos nervios en diferentes grados y localizaciones, y en los casos más severos las raíces se avulsionan de la médula espinal resultando en una pérdida global de la función y la sensibilidad de la extremidad superior.

Objetivos. Revisar la anatomía del plexo braquial y los mecanismos y patrones de lesión; proveer guías para una evaluación estructurada, y revisar el rol de los estudios diagnósticos.

Resultados. El conocimiento sobre la anatomía del plexo braquial es útil para identificar el sitio de la lesión y elegir el tratamiento más adecuado. La tracción cerrada es el mecanismo más común de lesión en esta red de nervios y la mayoría de lesiones son completas en el momento de la presentación. El examen físico es fundamental para descartar situaciones que ponen en riesgo la vida, interpretar los estudios diagnósticos y tomar decisiones durante el tratamiento. El mielotac es el estándar de oro de las imágenes diagnósticas y el electrodiagnóstico es la manera más confiable de identificar la lesión nerviosa y documentar los signos más tempranos de reinervación. Aunque existe una gran variedad de opciones para restaurar la función, la elección depende de los nervios lesionados y de los hallazgos al examen físico.

Conclusión. El pronóstico de las lesiones del plexo braquial depende de un diagnóstico correcto y oportuno. Los procesos diagnósticos multifactoriales buscan delimitar las opciones para ayudar al cirujano a decidir el mejor curso de tratamiento y evitar pérdidas de tiempo.
A relevância da implementação de um programa de rastreamento de câncer de ovário: uma revisão narrativa
Authors: Rodrigues Gabriel Jancik Rey , Lasmar Ana Luísa Terra , Rezende Bárbara Ellen Souza , Martins Bruna Cristina Silva , Mussi Higor Gomes , Rabello Laura Nacife , Campagnani Sâmara Marques , Santos Karine Ferreira dos
Published: September 2021

Objetivo: Descrever os métodos de rastreamento pesquisados para câncer de ovário, que são: Ultrassom Transvaginal (UTV), pesquisa do antígeno CA-125, e doppler e as suas limitações. Revisão bibliográfica: Cada método apresenta suas características positivas e negativas, que impedem sua implementação como método de rastreio. A proteína sérica CA-125 é um ótimo marcador, porém gera vários resultados falsos positivos; o doppler, por outro lado, apresenta sensibilidade e especificidade razoáveis para o diagnóstico, mas não são capazes de detectar pequenas lesões, o que é essencial para o diagnóstico inicial; e, por fim, o ultrassom transvaginal tem um baixo custo, não é invasivo e é amplamente aceito, mas não consegue identificar tumores na camada epitelial do útero. Considerações finais: Apresenta informações acerca dos métodos de rastreamento discutidos atualmente e suas limitações, que impedem que o rastreamento do câncer de ovário seja implementado nos dias atuais. Com a alta taxa de letalidade desta doença, há um esforço mundial para diagnosticar câncer de ovário em estágio inicial e consequentemente reduzir a mortalidade, para isso, estudos estão sendo cada vez mais produzidos.
Tratamento cirúrgico de divertículo de Zenker: relato de caso
Authors: Pinheiro Isabella Nacur , Oliveira Ademar Cândido de , Santos Gabriela Paiva , Paiva Guilherme Dumont Campos , Zuba Huberth André Vieira , Ferreira Felipe Jean de Souza , Pinheiro Luiza Nacur , Resende Renata Tiemi Moreira de , Santos Rúbria Paiva
Published: September 2021

Objetivo: Relatar o caso de uma paciente com diagnóstico de divertículo faringoesofágico, também conhecido como divertículo de Zenker, submetida a tratamento cirúrgico, abordando a técnica cirúrgica, o desfecho e a evolução da paciente ao longo do acompanhamento. Detalhamento de caso: Paciente de 45 anos, sexo feminino, com quadro de disfagia e odinofagia progressivas, associada a sensação de globus e corpo estranho na garganta, além de refluxo gastroesofágico. Realizados exames de imagem que evidenciaram o divertículo hipofaríngeo de cerca de 3 cm, sendo submetida a cervicotomia esquerda longitudinal e posterior diverticulectomia. Abordamos também a evolução pós cirúrgica da paciente. Considerações finais: O divertículo de Zenker é uma patologia adquirida rara, e por isso, muitos cirurgiões formados não tiveram contato ou não têm experiência com as opções terapêuticas disponíveis (reparo aberto por cervicotomia esquerda e reparo por via endoscópica). Portanto, é importante o estudo teórico de tais técnicas, permitindo um desfecho favorável e sem complicações, na maioria das vezes.
Atrofia muscular espinhal: possíveis impactos do rastreio precoce no teste do pezinho ampliado
Authors: Sousa Graziela Cesar de , Almeida Bruna de Oliveira , Vilela Gyovana Rosa , Ferreira Juliana Marques Santos , Honorato Letícia Almeida , Santos Maria Caroline Castro , Emiliano Mariana Cristina Flores , Oliveira Roberta Ellen Santos , Guimarães Patrícia Regina
Published: September 2021

Objetivo: Apresentar aspectos importantes da Atrofia Muscular Espinhal (AME) e analisar os possíveis impactos do rastreio precoce através do Teste do Pezinho Ampliado no prognóstico das crianças acometidas. Revisão bibliográfica: AME é uma doença neuromuscular caracterizada pela degeneração de neurônios alfa na medula espinhal decorrente de uma deleção em 5q11.2-q13.3 que afeta o neurônio motor de sobrevivência 1 (SMN1). Cursa com atrofia muscular progressiva, fraqueza, paralisia e morte. A classificação tradicional divide a AME em 5 tipos, mas sua importância prática vem sendo progressivamente reduzida. A suspeição diagnóstica se dá pelas manifestações características da doença e a confirmação é feita por meio de testes genéticos moleculares. O manejo do paciente com AME envolve medidas não farmacológicas, além de terapia medicamentosa. A triagem neonatal objetiva rastrear doenças em recém-nascidos no período pré-sintomático. Seis doenças estão incluídas no rastreio, mas outras serão incorporadas, incluindo a AME. Considerações finais: Como o sucesso da terapia está associado à precocidade de sua instituição, o rastreio precoce possibilitará melhor perspectiva de cuidado na AME, maximizando os resultados funcionais e promovendo qualidade de vida.
An Investigation of Makeup Ingredients and their Effects on Acne Cosmetica with Dermatologic Practice Recommendations
Authors: Ghani Hira , Rahman Raphia , Liu Kevin , Cubelli Stefani
Published: September 2021

Acne cosmetica, a type of acne linked to cosmetic usage, is characterized by persistent mild breakouts and occurs due to the interplay between sebum and trapped comedogenic products in makeup products. Regular cosmetic usage may cause acne since it has been determined that a reduction in makeup application can help reduce its severity. There is a pressing need for dermatologists and patients to select appropriate, well-tolerated, and non-comedogenic makeup products containing active ingredients that help to eradicate acne. This literature review will thus examine common ingredients found in makeup products that act as comedogenic irritants, acnefriendly ingredients, and explore dermatologic recommendations to address beauty product use in acne-prone patients. Both PubMed and Google Scholar were searched using keywords skincare and makeup ingredients combined with acne cosmetica in adolescents and dermatology. This literature review has indicated that patients suffering from acne should be recommended to avoid using comedogenic products and switch to acne-friendly ingredients that are safe for skin. Dermatologists should recommend the use of prescription topical medications containing ingredients such as retinol and salicylic acid to yield visible and noticeable results. These findings help to strengthen the dermatologists' understanding of common active ingredients found in beauty products and helps guide recommendations for patients suffering from acne
Epidural extension of dorsal vertebral D1–D7 hemangiomas with congenital cutaneous hemangiomas: Case report and literature review
Authors: Pillai Suresh S. , Ramsheela P. A. , Deepak Rijil , Francis Shinto , Jayakrishnan C. , Praveen Ani , Mampally Neena
Published: September 2021

Background:

There are only rare reports of simultaneous multiple thoracic vertebral, epidural, and congenital cutaneous hemangiomas occurring at the same levels.

Case Description:

A 24-year-old male presented with a progressive paraparesis attributed to multiple vertebral hemangiomas (MVH) with epidural extension (i.e. resulting in D1–D3 significant cord compression.), plus congenital cutaneous lesions at the D2–D7 levels. Following preoperative angioembolisation, a D1–D7 laminectomy was performed along with a C7–D8 pedicle screw fixation. Pathologically the bone and cutaneous lesions were spinal cavernous hemangiomas. Postoperatively, the patient regained normal function. As complete excision was not feasible, he subsequently received radiotherapy to prevent tumor recurrence.

Conclusion:

MVH with multilevel epidural extension resulting in significant cord compression and congenital cutaneous lesions should undergo attempted tumor excision followed by radiation therapy where complete removal is not feasible.
Intracranial hypotension as a unique complication of the rupture of an anterior sacral meningocele into a recurrent pilonidal cyst
Authors: Xhumari Artur , Zaimi Edmond , Saraci Myfit , Zikaj Gentian
Published: September 2021

Background:

Intracranial hypotension (IH) is an underdiagnosed, but important cause of new-onset, daily persistent headache, especially among the young- and middle-aged population. It results from a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak with subsequent lowered CSF pressure.

Case Description:

A 37-year-old female presented to the emergency department with sudden onset severe headaches. Two years earlier, she had undergone surgery for resection of a pilonidal cyst (PC). The night before admission, she had watery discharge from the recurrent PC and severe diffuse positional headaches associated with photophobia and neck pain. The head computed tomography showed pneumocephalus in the posterior fossa and a spine magnetic resonance imaging revealed an anterior sacral meningocele (ASM) in close contact with the recurrent PC. A final diagnosis was made of headaches due to IH. The leakage site was the rupture of the ASM in the PC. The surgical repair of the ASM was achieved suturing two overlapping dural flaps. There was no more CSF leakage from the PC and the headaches disappeared.

Conclusion:

This is a unique case of IH due to the rupture of an ASM into a recurrent PC. The association of an ASM and PC, at the best of our knowledge, is unique. Moreover, the fistulation of the ASM to the PC is exceptional. ASM can be successfully closed with a posterior approach, using two overlapping dural flaps.
Abstracts from the 1997 Eastern Student Research Forum
Authors:   Eastern Student Research Forum
Published: September 2021

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Abstracts from the Eighth European Students Conference of the Charité
Authors:   European Students Conference of the Charité
Published: September 2021

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The influence of habitat on metabolic and digestive parameters in an intertidal crab from a SW Atlantic coastal lagoon
Authors: Méndez Eugenia , Michiels M. Soledad , López-Mañanes Alejandra A.
Published: September 2021

The hepatopancreas of decapod crustaceans is an organ which can act as indicator for digestive and metabolic parameters under different physiological and / or environmental conditions. However, biochemical studies on digestive and metabolic parameters of the hepatopancreas of euryhaline burrowing crabs such as Neohelice granulata from habitats with different diet compositions are still scarce. In the wild, adult males of N. granulata from Mar Chiquita Coastal Lagoon (Argentina) in mudflat habitat have diets with higher lipid and protein content than crabs from the saltmarsh, suggesting that diets could be an important factor influencing hepatopancreas activities. We tested this hypothesis here by exposing adult male crabs to a similar experimental diet and comparing hepatopancreas parameters for lipid components and protein metabolism between males from these two habitat types at different times (up to three months). At month 3, we noticed a decrease of the triglyceride concentration and lipase activity and an increase of protein concentration in crabs from the mudflat. In contrast, triglycerides and protein concentration did not change in crabs from the saltmarsh, while lipase activity decreased and levamisole insensitive AP increased at month 3. The results indicate that digestive and metabolic parameters in the hepatopancreas of crabs from habitats varying in diet content remain different, even if crabs are subsequently fed by a similar experimental diet. This suggests that specific intrinsic regulations of these hepatopancreas parameters could operate differently in each habitat and could not be changed by recent diet conditions.
Desigualdades de los jóvenes afrocolombianos frente a la educación y la cultura
Authors: Campaz Camacho Neyda , Suárez Sanabria Nubia
Published: September 2021

Este artículo presenta la primera parte de una investigación cualitativa llevada a cabo con jóvenes afrocolombianos en tres universidades de Bogotá y con jóvenes mestizos de grado 11° de un colegio ubicado en los Altos de Cazucá, sobre sus trayectorias hacia la universidad. La idea central es poder presentar las seis desigualdades educativas que enfrentan estos jóvenes frente a la educación y la cultura a partir de la teoría de Bourdieu y Passeron a causa de los condicionamientos sociales. El argumento parte de la idea, de que la inequidad educativa se genera en la educación básica primaria y media para el caso colombiano. Los tres principales condicionamientos sociales se configuran alrededor de la clase social, el espacio y la etnia. Estas tres categorías como instrumentos de conocimiento y comunicación del capital simbólico son establecidas mediante la imposición de distinciones jerárquicas que aseguran ciertos acuerdos sobre el sentido del mundo.
La dialéctica argumental de Hubert Marraud en la enseñanza universitaria de la argumentación
Authors: Hernández Deciderio Gabriela
Published: September 2021

Hubert Marraud ha desarrollado una propuesta de análisis y evaluación de argumentos, desde la perspectiva lógica en teoría de la argumentación, a la que llama dialéctica argumental, según la cual el carácter dialéctico en argumentación no se presenta solo entre los argumentadores, sino también entre los propios argumentos internos de los discursos argumentativos. A partir de su propuesta ha ofrecido, desde hace casi diez años, un curso de argumentación a estudiantes de Filosofía en la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. En este escrito se presenta la propuesta dialéctica argumental, la integración de temas y la metodología con las que Marraud confecciona su curso universitario, así como reflexiones sobre algunos de los resultados alcanzados. Esta exposición pretende evidenciar el singular beneficio recíproco que se logra al combinar investigación y enseñanza en teoría de la argumentación.
What qualities can make TRPG more appealing to new players?
Authors:   , Liu Huayu
Published: September 2021

Tabletop role-playing games (TRPGs) have more than 40 years of history and have achieved far-reaching influence, especially in countries where English is the primary language. However, even though many new games appear every year, TRPGs still does not occupy a dominant position in the game market. Most gamers prefer video games and board games to TRPG. The aim of this project is to use qualitative analysis to investigate which parts of TRPG design prohibit players from engaging with TRPGs and then to create a novel TRPG that addresses these design problems. This project will combine newly formulated design elements into a game designed to attract new players and ensure that player engagement is sustained in subsequent play. The project focuses on the example of China, where many people play video games and board games, but few know about or play TRPGs. Therefore, this research will mainly study the gaming behaviour and feedback of Chinese participants to study what methods can attract Chinese players to TRPGs.
Randomized placental and cord blood sampling culture in women with preterm and term labour to detect infection
Authors: Farraj A. A.
Published: September 2021

Placental tissue and cord blood from women with preterm and term labour were examined for microorganisms and compared in this randomized prospective study. Of 100 women who delivered during a 12-month period, 50 had preterm labour and 50 had term labour. Samples were taken under sterile conditions for routine culture of anaerobic and aerobic bacteria immediately after delivery of the placenta. Fetal blood cultures were positive for 30% of the preterm group and 18% of the term group, which was statistically significant. Placental tissue cultures were positive for 58% of the preterm group and 28% of the term group. These data support previous reports that infection plays a significant role in preterm labour
Correlation between normal glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase level and haematological parameters
Authors: Ajlaan S. K. , Al Naama L. M. , Al Naama M. M.
Published: September 2021

The study involved 143 individuals and aimed to correlate normal glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD]level with haematological parameters. A statistically significant negative correlation was found between G6PD level and haemoglobin, packed cell volume, red blood cell count, mean corpuscular haemoglobin and mean corpuscular volume. A statistically significant positive correlation was found between G6PD level and white blood cell count and reticulocyte count, but no significant correlation was found between G6PD level and mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration. The negative correlation between G6PD level and haemoglobin suggests that anaemic people have higher G6PD levels than normal individuals. The positive correlation between G6PD level and white blood cell count indicates that white blood cells may play an important role in contributing to G6PD level
Acanthosis nigricans, hyperinsulinaemia and risk factors for cardiovascular disease
Authors: Bener A. , Lestringant G. G. , Nyomba B. L. , Frossard P. , Saadi H.
Published: September 2021

We examined the association between acanthosis nigricans, hyperinsulinaemia and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease in patients from the United Arab Emirates. Height, weight and sitting blood pressure were recorded in 122 patients with acanthosis nigricans, and blood samples were obtained for measuring fasting cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglyceride and uric acid levels. In addition, a glucose tolerance test was performed and blood was sampled for insulin and glucose. Our results indicate that the patients with acanthosis nigricans had a high prevalence of abnormal glucose tolerance and hyperinsulinaemia. In addition, euglycaemic patients with hyperinsulinaemia had a cluster of risk factors for cardiovascular disease
Primary health care physicians’ views on periodic health evaluation in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al Rowais N. , Khoja T. , Al Nahedh N.
Published: September 2021

The attitude and beliefs of primary health care physicians regarding periodic health evaluation is critical to determining the most effective and acceptable means for delivering recommended clinical preventive services. We aimed to evaluate the views of primary health care physicians in Saudi Arabia on periodic health evaluation. A self-administered and pre-tested questionnaire was sent to 1235 physicians randomly selected throughout the country. About 90% of the physicians would recommend periodic health evaluations to all or some clients while 10% would not. Almost all [95%] of the physicians were aware of the benefits and costs of periodic health examinations, and were willing to carry it out. Their enthusiasm for performing many items during examinations should be encouraged
The relation between protein energy malnutrition and gingival status in children
Authors: Dashash Maisoun Ahmed Dib
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relation between protein-energy malnutrition and gingivitis in children in Damascus and its suburbs. For this purpose we used a random sample of 840 male and female children aged 6-12 years. Their gums were examined. The bleeding indexes were recorded for both primary and permanent teeth. Anthropometric measures were taken: Weight for age, Height for age and Weight for Height. We found that gingivitis increased among low weight children [44%]compared to normal children [31%]. It was more severe in low-height children in comparison to others. These findings necessitate the promotion of preventive care in order to insure gingival hygiene, particularly by following a balanced diet