bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
First-trimester Doppler ultrasound examination
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, BOHILTEA Roxana-Elena ,   Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, VEDUTA Alina ,   Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, CIOCA Ana-Maria ,   Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, DUCU Ionita ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, GRIGORIU Corina ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, BACALBASA Nicolae ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, DIMA Vlad ,   Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, MIHAI Bianca-Margareta ,   Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, VARLAS Valentin ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   Filantropia Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2022

First-trimester screening is focused on both markers of aneuploidies and structural abnormalities detection. In the past ten years, clinicians have been increasingly interested in using Doppler ultrasound in the first trimester of pregnancy. Doppler examination can help estimate the risk of aneuploidy and early diagnose severe fetal malformations. The purpose of this article is to highlight the importance of color Doppler ultrasound examination of the fetus in the first trimester. Color Doppler examination also has a great significance in studying maternal-fetal circulation. According to the ISUOG guidelines, several vascular territories should be covered: uterine arteries, umbilical artery, and ductus venosus. The nowadays first trimester Doppler examination not only identifies specific ultrasonographic markers for aneuploidy but also aids in the identification and analysis of many anatomical structures.
COVID-19 era and thyroid surgery
Authors:   Elias Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, SANDRU Florica ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, DUMITRASCU Mihai Cristian ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, RENTEA Diana Elena ,   “C.I. Parhon” National Institute of Endocrinology, Bucharest, Romania, ZUGRAVU Stefania ,   “C.I. Parhon” National Institute of Endocrinology, Bucharest, Romania, PETCA Razvan Cosmin ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   “Prof. Dr. Theodor Burghele” Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, MEHEDINTU Claudia ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   “Nicolae Malaxa” Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, CARSOTE Mara ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   “C.I. Parhon” National Institute of Endocrinology, Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2022

We aim to update the pandemic literature concerning thyroidectomies for benign and malign conditions. The inclusion criteria: PubMed published papers, the key words of research are “thyroidectomy” or “thyroid surgery” or “endocrine surgery” and “coronavirus”, “pandemic” or “COVID-19”. The reduction of thyroid ultrasound and fine needle aspiration is reflected in a lower volume of indications for surgery depending on the phases of pandemic and the rate of infections in general population. Imperative surgical approach is needed in cases with poor prognostic like poorly differentiated, undifferentiated, anaplastic and medullary carcinoma, while cases with well differentiated carcinoma originating from follicular cells associate a less aggressive behavior, thus the overall prognostic might not be affected if surgery is postponed. During the period of times with severe restrictions and high infection rates in general population, the delay of surgical procedures was unavoidable, thus scores of assigning the moment of operation were introduced as PAPS (Physician Assigned Priority Scoring) and MeNTS (Medically Necessary Time Sensitive). The need of assessing post-thyroidectomy complications is essential in situations when telemedicine is not a solution as severe cases of hypocalcemia, vocal folds damage, local liquid collections, etc. In conclusion, scores validation is still needed. Critical preoperatory decision takes into consideration the pandemic circumstances (COVID-19 status of the patient and of the health workers involved in the procedure). Use of digital health care systems might reduce the pre- and post-operatory burden. Overall, a reduction of thyroid surgery volume was registered during the first year of pandemic all over the world, while the procedure itself seems safe for the patient from a point of view related to the risk of coronavirus cross-infection.
Not just weight loss
Authors:   Elias Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, SANDRU Florica ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, PETROVA Eugenia ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   “C.I. Parhon” National Institute of Endocrinology, Bucharest, Romania, PETROV Boris ,   Medica Endoprovision Center, Bucharest, Romania, DRAGHICI Adina ,   “C.I. Parhon” National Institute of Endocrinology, Bucharest, Romania, GHEMIGIAN Adina ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   “C.I. Parhon” National Institute of Endocrinology, Bucharest, Romania, CARSOTE Mara ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   “C.I. Parhon” National Institute of Endocrinology, Bucharest, Romania, DUMITRASCU Anda ,   “C.I. Parhon” National Institute of Endocrinology, Bucharest, Romania, MEHEDINTU Claudia ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   “Nicolae Malaxa” Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, DUMITRASCU Mihai Cristian ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania,   University Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2022

Renal cancer (RC) – associated increased calcium is rather frequent among cases of kidney neoplasia; it may be the first sign of presentation that allows the detection of the malignancy; typically representing a poor prognostic factor. Weight loss is part of the panel underling hypercalcemia - related signs, but also of the malignancy – associated phenotype. We aim to introduce a male case who was admitted for a clinical picture (including weight loss) correlated with alarming high calcium levels; the biochemistry anomaly was actually a paraneoplastic syndrome due to RC. When admitted as emergency, the assays revealed hypercalcemia of 16.9 mg/dl (normal levels between 8.4 and 10.2 mg/dl) with low PTH (Parathormone) and high CrossLaps as bone turnover marker of resorption. Intravenous contrast computed tomography showed a large left retroperitoneal tumor (involving the kidney and adrenal gland) with iodophil pattern, and post-contrast heterogeneous structure of 8.06/11.09 cm (axial), 10.58/12.16 cm (coronal-reconstruction), 9.12/10.59 cm (sagittal - reconstruction), also associating a mixt structure and micro-calcifications as well as hypodense areas. Whole body bone scintigram did not show metastasis. The calcium levels were controlled under subcutaneous denosumab 60 mg in addition to IV fluids replacement; then the patient was referred to nephrectomy; postoperative confirmation confirmed a clear cell renal cell carcinoma (T4N1Mx). A normalization of calcium and PTH levels was found immediately after surgery. Unintentional weight loss might become a valuable tool in order to assess a routine biochemistry panel that will detect hypercalcemia. Low PTH represents the next step in order to further look for a tumor. Symptomatic control of hypercalcemia in addition to targeted approach of originating tumor are essential to improve the outcome.
Modalities of renal replacement therapy in acute kidney injury
Authors:   Clinical Department No. 3, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, PERIDE Ileana , TIGLIS Mirela ,   Clinical Department No. 14, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, NEAGU Tiberiu Paul ,   Clinical Department No. 11, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, NECHITA Ana-Maria ,   Department of Nephrology and Dialysis, “Sf. Ioan” Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, NICULAE Andrei ,   Clinical Department No. 3, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, CHECHERITA Ionel Alexandru ,   Clinical Department No. 3, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2022

Impaired renal function artificial support development massively contributed to increased life expectancy and quality of life improvement. The first steps in this direction were made in the beginning of the 1900s, nowadays existing a variety of methods of renal replacement therapies that could be customized to each patient depending on the associated complications and comorbidities. Considering these aspects and that acute kidney injury (AKI) could represent a life-threatening condition, the present review will present different options of renal replacement therapies suitable to be initiated in emergency.
THE MAIN DIRECTIONS OF STANDARDIZATION IN MEDICAL INFORMATICS
Authors: Kurbanov R. D. , Trigulova R. K. , Akhmedov D. D. , Bazarov R. K. , Tashkenbaeva N. F.
Published: April 2022

The application of the medical standard HL7 CDA for the tasks of creating clinical documents and digital signature means suitable for use in a single information space is described. A new specification (FHIR standard) is presented, based on the latest approaches in the field of e-health, but taking into account all the accumulated experience (real needs, successful solutions and typical difficulties). The structure of the electronic medical map (EMC), the conceptual, logical and physical model of the database for the needs of the cardiological service, which is the core of the unified information space of the RSSPMCC, is developed.
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Physicians in Healthcare Centers of Endemic Area, Biskra district, Algeria
Authors: Zeroual Samir , GAOUAOUI Randa , AMAMRI Khaoula , BOUDJELIDA Hamid
Published: April 2022

In Algeria Cutaneous Leishmaniasis remain a public health concern, which is endemic in different provinces including Biskra; the highest focus of the dis-ease in the country. There for our aim was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice on CL among health care physicians in Biskra province. A de-scriptive cross sectional study was carried out among 120 doctors practicing in private and state health centers areas of the eight localities of the prov-ince. Data were collected through a structured self-administered question-naire from December 2018 to March 2019. Questionnaire consisted of ques-tions related to the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of the disease. The most of the staff (98.3%) knew that the Upper limb is a commonly affect-ed body parts. And at risk groups were observed in 0–10 years persons (82.5%). Most of the respondents believed the disease incidence is higher in men than women. Number of lesions varied with single and double lesions being observed in the majority of patients (50%) and (66.7%) respectively. Some believed that autumn was the main peak incidence of the disease. There was also good Knowledge regarding the clinical features. Majority (89.2%) of respondents knew Wound swab for microscopy culture and sensi-tivity as a definitive diagnostic test for CL. However, most of the respondents knew the pentavalent antimony compound (Glucantime) the conventional drugs for treating CL (95.83%). The study results demonstrated that majority of physicians had adequate knowledge about the disease. Having well trained technical personnel is important to empower the public health con-tribution.
Analysis of microbiological risks and effects of refrigeration on the evolution of the bacteriological and the physicochemical quality of camel meat from Bechar (South-Western Algeria)
Authors: BENDADA Farah , Moussaoui A , Benyagoub E , Ahmed Lali M , Lamari N
Published: April 2022

Camel meat is widely consumed in the Bechar region which happens to be warm to hot, exceeding 50°C in summer; fact that probably affects its physicochemical and microbiological quality. This study aimed to assess the camel meat production chain upstream. A primary HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) study was conducted to detect the hazards, that were all related to the cold chain and refrigeration was the only mean used to preserve camel meat before marketing it raw. The kinetics of the physicochemical (temperature, pH, Total Dry Extract and humidity) and of the microbiological (Total Aerobic Mesophilic Flora, Coliforms, Staphylococci, Salmonella sp, Listeria monocytogenes, Pseudomonas sp, yeast and molds) parameters were then analyzed before and during cold storages, to study their limit over time. The results obtained showed that a temperature above the refrigeration temperature (+4 and +6°C) is likely to accelerate the microbial activity and to make the product unfit for consumption, a deterioration which resulted in a decrease in the rate of total dry extract (TDE) where the higher the temperature, the greater the loss of TDE, an alkalinization following proteolysis reactions with an increase in the humidity of the product. This study proved that the camel meat can meet national legislation for two weeks of storage at a temperature of up to 10°C. The evolution of the microbial and physicochemical parameters depends on several factors that should be strictly monitored, in particular the hygienic quality of the raw material, its handling and its storage conditions.
Study on variation in morpho-anatomical attributes and germination features of five varieties of Capsicum annuum L. grown in Algeria
Authors: Meliani Saliha , H. S. Sebaa  , N. Chebhouni
Published: April 2022

The introduction of seeds of new varieties in Algeria will make it possible to increase the capacities of adaptation of the plants of Capsicum annuum L. to the variable conditions of their environment having a great influence on the flowering, the self-fertilization and the fructification. The study of seed germination was carried out on five varieties: (Ciliegia Piccante Pepper; Hungaria yellow max hot; Cayenne Pepper; Grueso de Plaza and Largo de Reus), which begins with the imbibition until obtaining percentages of accumulated water in the following seed albumens: 91.33; 91.05; 91.09; 91.35 and 91.28. The recorded lag time is variable: 7, 10, 14, 15 to 17 days, by the mass of albumen and by the tegumentary dormancy due to the presence of polyphenols in the tegumentary cell walls. The percentage, speed, vigor and germination index of Capsicum seeds increase with their density and weight. They are of the order of [(63, 4.5, 2.9); (77, 5, 3.9); (83, 4.7, 4); (90, 5.7, 5.5); (100, 6, 6.8)] % and (0.86, 1.18, 1.21, 1.13, 2.03) germinated seeds/day. The average germination time decreases with their density, they are at (22, 20, 21, 17, 17) days. A morphological description of the plant has been made. This is followed by an anatomical analysis of the radicle at the level of the root hair region and the cotyledonary leaves presenting a structure less developed than that of the true leaves later formed. They provide the metabolites necessary for the first growth stage of the seedling by photosynthesis.
Gastrointestinal parasites in domestic cat (Felis catus Linnaeus, 1758) in Oran, Algeria: emergent zoonotic species and associated risk factors
Authors: Hadj Slimane Touria , Hadj Benali Nadjet , Moussa Daouia , Bourguig Lahouaria , Marzoug Douniazed
Published: April 2022

Among protozoa and helminths parasites of the cat’s digestive tract, some constitute a problem for public health, due to their zoonotic potential. An identification of gastrointestinal parasites is therefore necessary to control their distribution. The aims of the present study were to determine prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in domestic cat in Oran, western Algeria, and to identify risk factors associated with parasitism. One hundred and two fecal samples were collected from 102 domestic cats during period from February to July 2021, and analyzed using two coprological technics, sucrose flotation and Ritchie method. Age, sex, breed, eating habits and lifestyle of each cat were recorded to identify risk factors by using a bivariate test, Chi2 test. Sixty-two (60.8%) cats were infected with at least one intestinal parasite. Six species were identified: Toxocara cati (43.1%), Dipylidium caninum (15.7%), Toxascaris leonina (7.8%), Cystoisospora rivolta (5.9%), Giardia duodenalis (2%) and Cystoisospora felis (1%). The occurrence of co-infections was observed in 13.7% of cats. Young age, hunting behavior, outdoors access and raw chicken meat consummation are identified as factors significantly linked to contamination by gastrointestinal parasites. The findings showed that there is a significant infestation of domestic cats by the parasitic helminths, such as Toxocara cati, wich has a major public health impact. This suggests that immediate action may be carried to reduce infection rates in cats by implementing preventive antiparasitic treatments and to sensitize cats owners about zoonotic diseases risk.
Variability study of ber fruits (Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk.) collected from naturally grown plants through morphological characterization
Authors: MAJI SUTANU , BAIRWA SANAJY , VERMA NARENDRA
Published: April 2022

An experiment was carried out in the department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India to evaluate the morphological variation of ber fruits collected from widely and naturally grown ber crops inside the main campus of the university. There were 85 morphotypes selected for the study and fruit morphological characters were studied at the departmental laboratory with CRD statistical design and data of various morphotypes were compared at 5% level of significance. The results revealed that the highest fruit weight (15.33 g), fruit length (43.92 mm), fruit width (30.09 mm), fruit volume (14.23ml), pulp weight (14.26g), Pulp thickness (11.12 mm), pulp per cent (92.84%) was observed in B-45 morphotype. These physical characters seemed to be good for customer attractiveness. Considering the morphocharacteristic performance of fruit of 85 ber morphotypes grown in side BBAU campus, it may be concluded that the ber morphotype B-45 could be used for further crop improvement programme for its bigger fruit size, high pulp content.
KONSTRUKCIJOS BESIRIBOJANČIOS SU GRUNTU TEMPERATŪRINĖ ANALIZĖ
Authors: Betingis Dovydas , Valančius Kęstutis
Published: April 2022

Analizuojant atitvarų šilumines charakteristikas pastebėta, jog atsiranda nesutapimų kai skirtingi moks-
lininkai grunte esančią temperatūrą vertina skirtingai, o tai turi didelę reikšmę atitvaroms, kurios ribojasi su gruntu.
Vertinant skirtingą temperatūrą grunte, gaunami šilumos nuostoliai per atitvarą besiribojančią su gruntu yra taip pat
skirtingi. Mokslininkai grunto temperatūrą vertina dviem būdais: pirmuoju atveju, kai gruntas veikiamas adiabatine
apkrova tam tikrame gylyje ir antruoju, kai tam tikrame gylyje užsidedama temperatūros apkrova. Tai skatina tirti ir
analizuoti abu šiuos grunto vertinimo metodus ir išsiaiškinti, kuris yra labiau tinkamas Lietuvos sąlygomis bei koks ši-
lumos praradimas atitvaroje besiribojančioje su gruntu skirtumas galimas tarp šių metodų. Šiame darbe nagrinėjamos
temperatūros konstrukcijose besiribojančiose su gruntu naudojantis THERM skaitmeninio modeliavimo programa.
Gauti rezultatai parodė, jog antruoju skaitmeninio modeliavimo atveju užsidavus temperatūrinę apkrovą tam tikrame
gylyje, gauta grunto temperatūra ir įšalo gylis artimas Lietuvos galiojančioje statybinėje klimatologijoje RSN 156-94
„Statybinė klimatologija “.
IŠVALYTŲ NUOTEKŲ ŠILUMOS PANAUDOJIMO GALIMYBIŲ ANALIZĖ
Authors: Bogdan Darjuš , Čiuprinskas Kęstutis
Published: April 2022

Šiais laikais, energijos tiekimas iš atsinaujinančių energijos išteklių yra svarbus kiekvienos šalies energetikos
sektoriuje, todėl būtina atkreipti dėmesį į šiluminį potencialą turinčius alternatyvius energijos išteklius.. Šio straipsnio
tikslas yra atlikti Vilniaus nuotekų valykloje išvalytų nuotekų šilumos panaudojimo galimybių analizę. Darbe nustatomi
valykloje išvalytų nuotekų temperatūros ir debito svyravimai, teorinis atliekinės šilumos potencialas. Apskaičiuojami
prekybos paskirties pastato šilumos poreikiai. Remiantis šiais duomenimis nustatomi šilumos siurblio, naudojančio
išvalytų nuotekų šilumą parametrai ir sudaromas sistemos skaitmeninis modelis bei įvertinamas pastato aprūpinimas
šiluma.
ADMINISTRACINIO PASTATO ILGALAIKĖS STEBĖSENOS DUOMENŲ ANALIZĖ IR VALDYMO EFEKTYVUMO ĮVERTINIMAS
Authors: Dragūnas Vydmantas , Motuzienė Violeta
Published: April 2022

Šiltėjantis pasaulio klimatas ir su tuo susiję padariniai, įpareigoja mažinti pirminės ir galutinės energijos
vartojimą. Tiek Lietuvoje, tiek pasaulyje vieną didžiausių energijos taupymo potencialų turi pastatų sektorius. Tarp
pastatų energijos suvartojimais išsiskiria administracinės paskirties pastatai. Nors pastatai projektuojami, statomi ir
sertifikuojami pagal Europos sąjungos direktyvose nustatytus reikalavimus, tačiau tik dalis pastatų pasiekia sertifikatuose nurodytas vertes. Didesnį energijos vartojimą lemia įvairūs veiksniai, apimantys projektavimo, statybos ir eksploatavimo etapus. Mokslininkai dažnai išskiria pastato inžinerinių sistemų valdymą, kaip vieną iš pagrindinių veiksnių
lemiančių pastato energijos suvartojimus. Straipsnyje analizuojamas realus administracinis pastatas ir vertinamas jo
valdymo efektyvumas, remiantis ilgalaikės stebėsenos duomenimis. Nors tiriamo pastato faktinis energijos suvartojimas
neženkliai viršija pastato energinio naudingumo sertifikate nurodytą poreikį šildymui, tačiau išanalizavus stebėsenos
duomenis pastebimas nepanaudotas energijos taupymo potencialas tobulinant šildymo ir vėdinimo sistemų valdymą.
Atsižvelgiant į pastato mikroklimato, oro kokybės ir žmonių buvimo patalpose duomenis siūlomi valdymo efektyvumo
didinimo sprendimai, kuriuos taikant pastato energijos suvartojimai turėtų sumažėti 20 %
A new millipede genus and species of the tribe Pachyiulini from the Caucasus (Diplopoda, Julida, Julidae)
Authors: Evsyukov Aleksandr P. , Vagalinski Boyan , Zabiyaka Igor Y. , Sadyrin Evgeniy V.
Published: April 2022

A new genus and species of the millipede tribe Pachyiulini, Bellatoiulus golovatchigen. et sp. nov., is described from the Lesser Caucasus, Azerbaijan. Cybertypes of the new species are created from the physical holotype male and from a paratype female. The distribution and ecological features of the new species, and the position of the new genus within Pachyiulini are discussed.
Reflexive edge strength of convex polytopes and corona product of cycle with path
Authors: Yoong Kooi-Kuan , Hasni Roslan , Lau Gee-Choon , Asim Muhammad Ahsan , Ahmad Ali
Published: April 2022

For a graph $ G $, we define a total $ k $-labeling $ \varphi $ is a combination of an edge labeling $ \varphi_e(x)\to\{1, 2, \ldots, k_e\} $ and a vertex labeling $ \varphi_v(x) \to \{0, 2, \ldots, 2k_v\} $, such that $ \varphi(x) = \varphi_v(x) $ if $ x\in V(G) $ and $ \varphi(x) = \varphi_e(x) $ if $ x\in E(G) $, then $ k = \, \mbox{max}\, \{k_e, 2k_v\} $. The total $ k $-labeling $ \varphi $ is an edge irregular reflexive $ k $-labeling of $ G $ if every two different edges $ xy $ and $ x^\prime y^\prime $, the edge weights are distinct. The smallest value $ k $ for which such labeling exists is called a reflexive edge strength of $ G $. In this paper, we focus on the edge irregular reflexive labeling of antiprism, convex polytopes $ \mathcal D_{n} $, $ \mathcal R_{n} $, and corona product of cycle with path. This study also leads to interesting open problems for further extension of the work.
Almost periodic solutions of fuzzy shunting inhibitory CNNs with delays
Authors: Kashkynbayev Ardak , Koptileuova Moldir , Issakhanov Alfarabi , Cao Jinde
Published: April 2022

In the present paper, we prove the existence of unique almost periodic solutions to fuzzy shunting inhibitory cellular neural networks (FSICNN) with several delays. Further, by means of Halanay inequality we analyze the global exponential stability of these solutions and obtain corresponding convergence rate. The results of this paper are new, and they are concluded with numerical simulations confirming them.
Development and utilization of buckwheat sprouts in Korea
Authors: Park Min Ook , Kim Hi Jin , Choi Ik Young , Park Cheol Ho
Published: April 2022

History and dishes of buckwheat sprouts in Korea were reviewed from both industrial factory production andnon-industrial home cultivation. Industrialization of buckwheat sprouts was generally unsatisfactory because of limited demand in the market. Home-growing of buckwheat sprouts is recommended for individual health promotion. Research on buckwheat sprouts is being multifariously conducted such as component analysis, biological activity, application for food processing, creative culinary etc. Exploring and wide-spreading the protective effects of buckwheat sprouts on chronic disease are needed for the progress of buckwheat industry as well as the expansion of commercialized buckwheat sprout products.
Health Protection and Resonable Balancing of Interests
Authors: Albino Luca
Published: April 2022

Fundamental rights are born in the form, width, and with the limits that the constitution gives them. Concretely, in single laws and in concrete situations, every right claimed by one person is limited by the other rights and rights of others. In concrete situations, two or more rights cannot be satisfied at the same time; systemic and coherent protection can be given by reasonably balancing interests in the resolution of a specific conflict. As far as health protection is concerned, proportionality assessments are based primarily on the use of the precautionary principle and the determination of the so-called acceptable risk threshold. The aim of the contribution is therefore to illustrate the techniques of balancing interests in the field of health protection with particular focus on the Italian constitutional order.
Healthcare Risk Management
Authors: de Andreis Federico
Published: April 2022

For the healthcare organization, it becomes more essential implementing organizational measures that change the conduct of operators, through behavior and organizational culture, trying to promote the analysis of adverse events and thus to learn lessons from these events. Good risk management leads to safe care, which is also perceived as service quality. This is where the logic of healthcare marketing comes in, a tool that becomes necessary to communicate the quality and contextual safety of the services offered by healthcare companies. Marketing, which has long been neglected in health systems, plays a key role in this perspective. The user of health services must, in fact, be considered as a corporate client. This analysis aims to investigate how a more marketing-oriented approach in healthcare organizations can be particularly useful in promotion and customer focus strategies.
First record of Microctonus brassicae in Czechia, a potential biological control agent against a primary oilseed rape pest
Authors: Hovorka T.
Published: April 2022

After the ban on treating oilseed rape seeds with neonicotinoids in European Union, cabbage stem flea beetles (Psylliodes chrysocephala Linnaeus, 1758) again became one of its main pests. In Czechia, the impact of this pest increases every year, given with the narrowing spectrum of suitable insecticides and growing damage to oilseed rape plants in autumn. Based on this scenario, it is appropriate to look for alternative options to control oilseed rape pests. One option could be supporting beneficial organisms. One of these organisms is the hymenopteran braconid parasitoid Microctonus brassicae (Haeselbarth, 2008), which parasitizes adult cabbage stem flea beetles. Its occurrence has now been confirmed outside Great Britain in Czechia and continental Europe respectively. Five male specimens of M. brassicae emerged from 50 collected adults of cabbage stem flea beetle by sweep netting from two localities in central Bohemia. This parasitoid of adult cabbage stem flea beetles and its larval parasitoids probably play an important role in the life cycle and population dynamics of this pest. Current knowledge about the biology, taxonomic classification and identification of this parasitoid is summarized in this paper.
Commission géologique du Canada, rapport sur les résultats et la livraison, 2020-2021
Authors:   Geological Survey of Canada
Published: April 2022

This report highlights the GSC's contribution to NRCan's core mandated responsibility, Natural Resource Science and Risk Mitigation through Geological Knowledge for Canada's Onshore and Offshore Lands; Geoscience for Sustainable Development; and Geoscience for
Keeping Canada Safe. The mission of the GSC is to provide authoritative and cutting-edge geoscience information. This document presents a high-level corporate overview of the GSC and its science programs and activities.
Morphology, Microstructure and Stratigraphy of Some Late Cretaceous Radiolitid Rudists from Jamaica
Authors:   Department of Geography and Geology, University of the West Indies, Mitchell Simon F.
Published: April 2022

Radiolitid rudists from the Upper Maastrichtian of Jamaica includegenera Bournonia, Biradiolites and Thyrastylon. Three species ofBournonia are recognised, B. cancellata WHITFIELD, B. barretti TRECHMANN and B. thiadensi VERMUNT. B. cancellata evolvesinto B. barretti by the acquisition of costae on the anterior side. Thespecies of Bournonia are characterised by a distinctive cardinal apparatus, a thick inner shell layer, and an outer shell layer composed of cellular microstructure. Two species of Biradiolites are recognised– B. rudissimus TRECHMANN has an outer layer composed of cellular microstructure with occasional bands of compact microstructure, particularly in the radial bands, and B. jamaicensis TRECHMANNhas a very well organised outer layer with an inner band of cellular microstructure and an outer band of compact microstructure. Biradiolitesand Thyrastylon have a similar dentition, a thin inner layer andsimilar wall structures in the outer layer. Thyrastylon is distinguished from Biradiolites by the infolding of the radial bands in RV and bythe presence of oscules in LV. The evolutionary change from Bo. cancellata to Bo. barretti, and the first appearance of Bi. jamaicensis are probably useful biostratigraphic markers of the Upper Maastrichtian.
Response of some maize (Zea mays L.) varieties to natural infection of Maize streak virus in the Western Highlands of Cameroon
Authors: Sime Djomo Hervé , Suh Christopher , Mbong Annih Grace , Deloko Temfack Dély Carlos , Mafouasson Hortense , Mbotchak Leumassi Michel d’Aquin , Kamtchoum Martial Stéphane , Fonkou Théophile
Published: April 2022

Viruses are a limiting factor in maize production worldwide. Maize streak virus (MSV) significantly reduces maize yield in Africa and causes production losses ranging from 30 to 100%. In Cameroon, the incidence of maize streak disease ranges from 10 to 60% depending on the agro-ecological zone; and this is due to the susceptibility of the varieties used. A natural screening of 12 maize varieties for resistance to MSV was conducted at Institute of Agricultural Research and Development (IRAD) at Foumbot in 2019 and 2020, during the dry and rainy seasons. Prior to the trial, vector abundance was determined in the different localities of the Western Highlands of Cameroon. The incidence and severity of maize streak disease (MSD) was assessed at symptom onset for all varieties. The presence of MSV in leaf samples was confirmed by the Triple Antibody Sandwich Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (TAS-ELISA). The results showed that leafhoppers were more abundant in the Foumbot locality. MSV infections are higher in the dry season than in the rainy season. The maize varieties KASSAÏ, ACR06, ATP and MADJSYN VAR2 are less susceptible to MSV. These varieties could be used in the control of maize streak disease to limit yield losses.
Maintenance of rural water supply facilities in the Builsa North District of the Upper East Region of Ghana
Authors: Achum Adeenze-Kangah Henry
Published: April 2022

In Ghana, the sustainability of rural water supply facilities has been a recurring national issue. Therefore, this study examined the maintenance structures, as they exist for the effective management of water supply facilities in the Builsa North District. The study was descriptive, non-interventional and applied the mixed method approach to collect data from 138 water users who were randomly selected from hand pump communities. The study found that the management architecture of the water supply systems of the district hinged on the District Water and Sanitation Teams (DWSTs), Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) committees, area mechanics and pumped spare-parts dealers. The significant constraints to pump maintenance were inadequate logistics, finance, and remuneration of DWST, poor financial mobilisation, financial embezzlement, and high attrition among WATSAN committee members. Additionally, poor transport support for area mechanics, bad access routes, and scarcity of spare parts were also significant constraints to the maintenance architecture. The study recommends government and donor/agency to provide requisite financial and logistical support to the DWSTs, WATSAN committees and area mechanics and provision of spare parts at affordable prices.
Sexual behaviour and contraceptive uptake among female adolescents (15-19 years): A cross-sectional study in Sagnarigu Municipality, Ghana
Authors: Ziblim Shamsu-Deen , Bakuri Suara Sufyan , Adam Mukaila
Published: April 2022

There are reports of low utilization of contraception among adolescent females in developing countries. However, research on sexual behaviour and contraceptive uptake among female adolescents is scare in the Sagnarigu Municipality although the Municipality has a very high youthful population. The objective of the study was to assess the sexual behaviour and contraceptive uptake among adolescent females in Sagnarigu Municipality, Northern Region, Ghana. A cross-sectional study was adopted where 165 adolescent females (15-19 years) were randomly selected. The main tools for data collection were semi-structured questionnaires. For the data analysis, proportions of response variables were generated using statistical product and service solutions, version 24.0. The study revealed that among those who reported having sex in the past 12 months before the survey, over two-thirds of the participants have used at least one method of contraception. The results also showed that injectable was the leading form of contraception among both past and current users of contraceptive methods. Additionally, most of the respondents obtained their contraceptive methods from health facilities. We also established that avoidance of pregnancies was the main reason for using contraception. However, cultural beliefs, religion, fear of side effects were the reasons for non-use of contraceptives. The study further revealed that early initiation of sex among the participants was common. Nevertheless, some of the participants did not use contraceptives during sexual intercourse. The study recommended effective education on the types and uses of contraceptives among adolescents in the municipality.
The Experiences of Higher Education Students with Disabilities in Online Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Dube Nomzamo , Baleni Lulekwa
Published: April 2022

Although institutions of higher learning had been gradually exposed to blended and online methods of learning, most of them still preferred and utilised traditional, face-to-face learning for various reasons. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that caused lockdowns in countries worldwide, blended or online learning became more important to enable continuity of education. The inevitability of change during the pandemic and the hurried paradigm shift from traditional methods of learning came with different implications to institutions of higher learning. Online learning experiences have been extensively researched, however, they have not been adequately focused on students with disabilities. Students with disabilities are expected to be accommodated in learning environments at institutions of higher education. Using the Social Model of Disability, the study elucidates the experiences of students with disabilities of an institution of higher education in South Africa with online learning. The study is crucial in that it determines the extent to which online learning promotes inclusivity. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews and analysed using thematic analysis. The study concluded that online learning has both advantages and disadvantages for students with varying disabilities. Students with mobility and visual disabilities preferred online learning, which allows them to study in the comfort of their residences while students with intellectual disabilities preferred traditional/contact methods of learning. Most participants indicated that their online lecturers are not aware of their disabilities and thus, their methods of instruction and assessment are not as inclusive.
Título en español
Authors: Audrey L. Wright  , Abdul H. Wahab  , Howard Murray  , Miguel A. Lugo-López
Published: April 2022

Se evaluó el comportamiento de seis cultivares de habichuelas coloradas sembradas en bancales en un Ultisol inclinado en Jamaica. Las cultivares incluidas en el experimento fueron Miss Kelly, Tom Red, ICA Duva, ICA Guali, California Light Red y 27-R. Los rendimientos fluctuaron de 1182 kg/ha en el caso de la cultivar Miss Kelly a 528 kg/ha de la cultivar ICA Guali. Las cultivares de mayor producción fueron Miss Kelly, Tom Red e ICA Duva. Los rendimientos de las cultivares Miss Kelly y Tom Red fueron significativamente más elevados que los de California Light Red, 27-R e ICA Guali. La cultivar 27-R produjo más vainas por planta y la Miss Kelly más granos por vaina que todas las demás cultivares. Estas diferencias fueron significativas. No hubo diferencias significativas, en nodulación entre las cultivares.
Título en español
Authors: Abdul H. Wahab  , Miguel A. Lugo-López  , Bo-Myeong Woo  , Franklin Rosales  , Joseph Dehaney
Published: April 2022

En las parcelas testigo de una evaluación de diversas prácticas de conservación de suelos en Jamaica, sembradas de ñame (Dioscorea sp. L.) en montículos individuales sin zanjas de ladera, las pérdidas de suelo fueron de 192 Tm/ha/año. Con la construcción de zanjas de ladera e intercalando la siembra de ñame con la de papa, se redujeron las pérdidas de suelo en 35%. Se logró una mayor reducción cuando se intercaló la papa con el ñame sembrado en montículos continuos siguiendo las curvas de nivel y separados por zanjas de ladera. La mayor reducción en pérdidas de suelo se logró en las parcelas donde se intercaló la siembra de ñame con la de papas en montíiculos continuos y con una franja amortiguadora de yerbas.
Editorial
Authors: Espinoza Morales Francisco
Published: April 2022

“La Ciencia Abierta es el movimiento que busca la apertura de la investigación científica (métodos, instrumentos, datos, etc.) para beneficio de toda la sociedad. La Ciencia Abierta se presenta como un medio capaz de articular y dinamizar las políticas de ciencia, tecnología e Innovación”. (AmeliCA)

 

La presente edición de la RIASF Núm. 37 correspondiente al primer semestre de 2022, periodo enero- junio 2022, representa el esfuerzo colectivo de profesores e investigadores de diferentes Universidades de la República Mexicana y de otros países por dar a conocer resultados de investigaciones en el proceso de producir y transferir el conocimiento.

 

Agradecemos a nuestros colaboradores en el equipo de edición y sobre todo a quienes nos envían sus contribuciones de México, Cuba, Chile y Colombia porque con ello se fortalece este esfuerzo editorial, gracias de nuevo compañeros investigadores. Ratificamos la Reserva de Derecho al Uso Exclusivo No. 04-2014-030713263800-203 y el ISSN 2007-887 y la Revista está inscrita al Catálogo 2.0 de LATINDEX con Número de folio 20014 e Indexada a los Cite Factor Academic Scientific Journal e International Innovative Journal Impacto factor (IIJIF) y a la Red de Revistas Latinoaméricanas en Ciencias Sociales, Red Iberoamericana (REDIB), IJIFACTOR INDEXING y Neliti, DORA, Dialnet, Google académico, CRIS Unison.

 

Nuestro compromiso sigue siendo el mismo, contribuir y aportar con nuestros conocimientos, en este espacio que ha construido la División de Ciencias Económicas y Sociales de la Universidad de Sonora, con el apoyo de Fomento Editorial y la dirección de Investigación y Posgrado.

                                                              

 

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Spatial Distribution of Soil Nutrients in Berambadi Watershed of Chamarajanagar District, Karnataka for Sustainable Crop Production
Authors:   ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Regional Centre, Bangalore-560 024, India, Hegde Rajendra , Dharumarajan S. ,   ICAR-NationICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Regional Centre, Bangalore-560 024, India, Srinivasan R. ,   ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Regional Centre, Bangalore-560 024, India, Niranjana K.V. ,   ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Regional Centre, Bangalore-560 024, India, Savitha H.R. ,   ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Regional Centre, Bangalore-560 024, India, Lalitha M. ,   ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Regional Centre, Bangalore-560 024, India, Vasundhara R. ,   ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Regional Centre, Bangalore-560024
Published: April 2022

The spatial distribution of soil nutrients was assessed in Berambadi watershed of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka based on geo-statistics model. A total of 447 surface soil samples (0-20 cm) were collected at 250 m grid interval and analyzed. Semi variogram parameters (nugget, sill and range) for each soil property with best fitted models were identified based on minimum root mean square error (RMSE). Exponential, spherical and gaussian models were fit well for the soil properties. The nugget-sill ratio showed that the spatial variability of soil nutrients moderate spatial dependence (25-75 %) except soil pH and zinc (<25 % spatial dependence). The results of spatial distribution of nutrients showed that available phosphorus content was medium (23-56 kg ha-1) in 57% of total geographical area and available potassium content was high (>330 kg ha-1) in more than 60% of total geographical area of Berambadi watershed. Spatial distribution of soil nutrients is most important to know the status of soil fertility, which helps in adjusting the agricultural management measures for better crop production.
VARIATON OF POLITENESS STRATEGIES AMONG THE ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS AT ISLAMIC INSTITUTE OF MUHAMMADIYAH SINJAI
Authors: Bahrun St Rahmaniah , Nurul Putri A. Mentari
Published: April 2022

This study aims to find variations in the use of student politeness strategies in Islamic Institute of Muhammadiyah Sinjai. The researcher applied a descriptive qualitative research method. The participants of this research were 5th semester of English Education program consisting 34 students. The observation administered and mainly observed during the teaching and learning process in the classroom. The transcriptions were analyzed and discussed based on the theory of politeness of Brown and Levinson (1987). The findings from this study show that English students used different kinds of expressions to encode their politeness in the class. Those expressions were in the forms of greetings, thanking, addressing terms, apologizing, asking permission, rejecting, and fillers. There are also several terms comes from the student's regional language which is used as a form of their politeness. These expressions are categorized as positive and negative politeness.
The ABILITY OF STUDENTS AT THE TWELFTH GRADE IPA 1 AND IPA 2 OF SMAN 12 SINJAI IN TRANSLATING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT USING PAPER DICTIONARY AND ONLINE DICTIONARY (A COMPARATIVE STUDY)
Authors: Andi Mentari Nurul Putri  , Hasmiati
Published: April 2022

This research aimed to find out the differentiation between the result of the translating descriptive text using manual dictionary in the twelfth grade IPA 1 and using online dictionary in the twelfth grade IPA 2 SMAN 12 Sinjai. This research was a comparative study using a quantitative approach. The samples of this research were students of twelfth grade IPA 1 and IPA 2. The methods of data collection were tests and questionnaires. While the data analysis used descriptive analysis of the percentage score of students' ability. The results showed that there was the differentiation between the result of the translating descriptive text using manual dictionary and online dictionary. It was found that in the twelfth grade IPA 1, the percent of score was 82, 1% with the mastery level or predicate was excellent where 185 (61,7%) data was included in accurate category, 132 (44%) data was included in readable category, and 109 (36,3%) data was included in  acceptability category. While in the twelfth grade IPA 2, the percent of score was 76.4% with the mastery level or predicate was good where 153 (51%) data was included in accurate category, 127 (42,3%) data was included in readable category, and 102 (34%) data was included in acceptability category.
FACTORS CAUSING BURNOUT AMONG ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS IN TURKEY
Authors: Cesur Kürşat
Published: April 2022

This study aimed to explore the reasons behind English language teachers’ burnout in Turkey. To achieve this aim, qualitative research methodology was fallowed. In this respect, 102 comments from English teachers in Turkey in response to a post on Facebook were analyzed. After an investigation of the comments, 7 recurring themes were found by the researcher. In the order of frequency, these are: “Students, system, being a teacher, parents, colleagues, administrators and others”. Uninterested and disrespectful students are among the top reasons of teachers’ burnout. Noise in the classroom also drains teachers’ energy most in their classrooms. Another important reason for teacher burnout is that students are unwilling. Therefore, teachers believe that it is nearly impossible to teach English to such kind of students. These results were examined in detail and compared to the results of relevant studies in literature in the discussion part. In this respect, several important implications and suggestions were presented for both in-service and future teachers of English.