bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clinicopathologic profile of sinonasal diseases in a tertiary hospital in Port Harcourt
Authors: Matilda Uju Ibekwe  , Edirirn Nosa Oghenekaro
Published: April 2021

Background: In a typical ear nose and throat clinic, disease conditions involving the nose and paranasal sinuses are not uncommon. The aim of this study is to determine the clinicopathologic profile of these diseases as it occurs in university of Port Harcourt teaching hospital. Methodology: A retrospective descriptive analysis of all patients with diagnosis of sinonasal disease that presented in the ear nose and throat surgery department of university of Port Harcourt teaching hospital within the period of 5years (from 2016 – 2020). Data retrieved were biodata, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment, these were all collated and analysed. Patients without complete records were excluded. The patients recruited had clinical diagnosis which was aided by radiological investigations and confirmed by histology. Result: A total of 68 patients were studied within the 5year period. There were 35males and 33 females. The mean age was 33.96+/_17.9 years. The age groups 11-20 and 41-50 were more affected. Rhinosinusitis was the commonest condition seen while inflammatory polyp was the commonest histologic diagnosis. Polypectomy with bilateral antrostomy was the commonly done surgery in 26.4% age. Conclusion: Disease of the nose and paranasal sinuses are commonly seen in ENT practice and rhinosinusitis is the commonest entity encountered with inflammatory polyp as the commonest histopathologic finding. Squamous cell carcinoma was the commonest malignant lesion seen occurring more in males. Age distribution of the diseases was statistically significant.
Caregivers’ burden of caring for children with chronic illnesses at a tertiary health facility in southern Nigeria
Authors: Gracia Ker Eke  , Nsirimobu Ichendu Paul
Published: April 2021

Background: The responsibilities perceived by caregivers of children with chronic diseases can impose significant burden on their physical, emotional and mental well-being. Objective: To explore the burden of caregivers of children with chronic illnesses at a tertiary-care health facility in southern Nigeria, in order to devise effective ways of reducing them. Methodology: It was a descriptive cross-sectional survey amongst parents/caregivers of children with chronic illnesses in the Children’s Outpatient clinics /wards and emergency room, who presented for care and/or follow-up visits between October and December 2020. A validated Caregiver Burden Scale (CBS) that assesses the level of burden in five domains: general strain, isolation, disappointment, emotional involvement and environment, was used to obtain data. Caregivers’ and the children’ socio-demographic characteristics were also ascertained and compared with the level of burden. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25.0. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered significant. Result: A total of 109 caregivers completed the questionnaire. Half (n=55; 50.5%) of the caregivers were aged 30-39years; 88 (80.7%) were females; 58 (53.2%) had post-secondary education and 51 (46.8%) were self-employed. Of the 109 children studied, 70 (64.2%) were males and the commonest diagnosis was sickle cell anaemia (SCA) (n=62; 56.9%) followed by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) disease (n=35; 32.1%). The age at diagnosis was 1-5years in 70 (64.2%) of cases while 76 (69.7%) of them had received care for 1-5years. The mean caregiving burden score was highest in disappointment (2.0) and lowest in the domain of isolation (1.5), while the overall mean score was 1.7 (SD=0.6). There was a statistically significant relationship between the caregivers’ age and all the domains studied except the general strain, while the other socio-demographic variables had varying significance with the different domains of burden. Conclusion: Severe burden of caregiving was experienced by more caregivers in the domains of disappointment and general strain while the isolation domain experienced the lowest frequency of caregivers with severe burden. Improving social support and advocacy to stakeholders, including the government to take over the financing of medical expenses of children with chronic diseases will reduce the burden of care experienced by their caregivers.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Corynebacterium bovis Isolates from Immunodeficient Rodents
Authors: Fagre Anna C , Pugazhenthi Uma , Cheleuitte-Nieves Christopher , Crim Marcus J , Henderson Kenneth S , Fong Derek L , Leszczynski Jori K , Schurr Michael J , Daniels Joshua B , Manuel Christopher A
Published: April 2021

Corynebacterium bovis, the causative agent of hyperkeratotic dermatitis in immunodeficient mice, is a significant problem in preclinical oncology research. Infection results in lifelong skin colonization and a decrease in successful engraftment of patient-derived xenograft tumor
models. The use of antimicrobial agents for C. bovis is controversial in light of reports of poor efficacy and the possibility of selection for resistant strains. The purpose of this study was to describe the antimicrobial susceptibilities of C. bovis isolates obtained exclusively
from immunodeficient rodents in order to aid in antimicrobial dose determination. Between 1995 and 2018, 15 isolates were collected from 11 research institutions across the United States. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed for 24 antimicrobials commonly used against gram-positive
bacteria. Our results provide an updated understanding of the susceptibility profiles of rodent C. bovis isolates, indicating little variability between geographically and temporally distant isolates. These results will facilitate appropriate antimicrobial use to prevent and treat C.
bovis infections in immunodeficient rodents.
Students’ Sense Making of Higher Education Policies During the Vertical Transfer Process
Authors: Schudde Lauren , Jabbar Huriya , Epstein Eliza , Yucel Elif
Published: April 2021

More than a third of students enter higher education at a community college; most aim to earn a baccalaureate. Drawing on sense-making theory and longitudinal qualitative data, we examined how community college students interpret state transfer policies and how their interpretations influence subsequent behavior. Data from 3 years of interviews revealed how students adjudicate between multiple intersecting policies. The higher education context, where institutions provided competing signals about policies, left students to navigate complex messages to achieve their transfer goals. Students’ approaches to understanding transfer policies primarily followed one of two patterns: adopting policy signals as step-by-step procedures or adapting and combining policy signals to create a customized transfer pathway. Both approaches had important implications for students’ transfer outcomes.
Kasani beej (Cichorium intybus): Ayurvedic View, Folk View, Phytochemistry and Modern Therapeutic Uses
Authors: Shailja Choudhary  , Hemlata Kaurav  , Gitika Chaudhary
Published: April 2021

Cichorium intybus is commonly known as Chicory, kasani. It is a recognized medicinal plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is a well-known traditional herb used in various medicinal systems like Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha medicinal system to treat variety of diseases ranging from wounds to diabetes. The species is native to the European region (Mediterranean region) but can also grow in the temperate and semi-arid regions. The juice extracted from this plant is used as a traditional remedy to cure uterus cancer and tumors. The plant is well-known for its roots that are used as an additive in coffee as it provides bitterness in taste without the caffeine. It is also reported that the roots of the plant contain 40% inulin and acts as an anti-diabetic agent. Historically, the plant was cultivated by ancient Egyptians as a medicinal plant, vegetable crop, coffee substitute and also used as animal forage. Cichorium intybus contains various phytochemical constituents mainly sesquiterpene lactones, caffeic acid derivatives, inulin flavonoids, alkaloids, phenols, steroids terpenoids and many more. The reported pharmacological properties of the C. intybus plant include hepatoprotective, anti-diabetic, anti-cancerous, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, cardiovascular, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anthelmintic, antimalarial, anti-allergic and gastroprotective activities. In this review article, the medicinal and ayurvedic importance of C. intybus plant along with its phytochemicals are briefly explained.
A Comparative Analysis of Disk Scheduling Algorithms
Authors: Bishwo Prakash Pokharel
Published: April 2021

In an operating system, disk scheduling is the process of managing the I/O request to the secondary storage devices such as hard disk. The speed of the processor and primary memory has increased in a rapid way than the secondary storage. Seek time is the important factor in an operating system to get the best access time. For the better performance, speedy servicing of I/O request for secondary memory is very important. The goal of the disk-scheduling algorithm is to minimize the response time and maximize throughput of the system.

This work analyzed and compared various basic disk scheduling techniques like First Come First Serve (FCFS), Shortest Seek Time First (SSTF), SCAN, LOOK, Circular SCAN (C-SCAN) and Circular LOOK (C-LOOK) along with the corresponding seek time. From the comparative analysis, the result show that C-LOOK algorithm give the least head movement and seek time in different cases as compared to other algorithm. Therefore, it maximizes the throughput for the storage devices.
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Seed Priming: It’s Effect on Seed Germination and Seedling Emergence of Spring Varieties in Kapilvastu District, Nepal
Authors: Sabita Ghimire  , Hariom Yadav  , Prabesh Acharya  , Raju Kharel
Published: April 2021

This study aimed to determine the effect of seed priming (on-farm, hydro, halo, osmo, vitamin c priming, and hardening) on the germination and seedling growth of spring rice varieties: hardinath-3, hardinath-1, and chaite-5 at ambient room temperature. A factorial completely randomized design (CRD) was carried out with two factors: methods of priming and varieties at agriculture knowledge center (AKC), kapilbastu during march 2020. There were, in total, 21 treatment combinations and four replications. Parameters observed were germination percentage, speed of germination, vigor index, root length, shoot length, fresh weight, and dry weight of rice seedlings. Hardinath-3 had superior performance in terms of germination percentage (95.35 %), vigor index (183.86), root length (11.51 cm) and shoot length (7.39 cm) compared to hardinath-1 and chaite-5; the speed of germination, however, was greater in hardinath-1. Seed hardening - alternate soaking (tap water for 24 hours) and drying - induced higher germination percentage (94.91 %), speed of germination (96.00), and vigor index (197.43) than did other priming methods; germination percentage of vitamin c primed seeds (94.75 %), nevertheless, were at statistical par with hardened seeds. Hardened hardinath-3 seeds were better in regards to germination percentage (97.50 %) and root length (12.92 cm), while the speed of germination (97.50) and vigor index (210.50) was greater in hardened hardinath-1. Vitamin c primed seeds of hardinath-3 and hardinath-1 were finer with dry weight, shoot length, and vigor index. In conclusion, farmers' are suggested to hardened seeds of hardinath-3 before sowing to promote uniform germination and growth.
When Face Masks Signal Social Identity: Explaining the Deep Face-Mask Divide During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Powdthavee Nattavudh , Riyanto Yohanes Eko , Wong Erwin C. L. , Xiong-Wei Jonathan Yeo , Qi-Yu Chan
Published: April 2021

With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging and the vaccination program still rolling out, there continues to be an immediate need for public health officials to better understand the mechanisms behind the deep and perpetual divide over face masks in America. Using a random sample of Americans (N=615), following a pre-registered experimental design and analytic plan, we first demonstrated that mask wearers were not innately more cooperative as individuals than non-mask wearers in the Prisoners’ Dilemma (PD) game when information about their own and the other person’s mask usage was not salient. However, we found strong, revealed preference evidence of in-group favoritism among both mask and non-mask wearers when information about the other partner’s mask usage was known. Holding other things constant, non-mask wearers were 23 percentage points less likely to cooperate than mask wearers when facing a mask-wearing partner, and 26 percentage points more likely to cooperate than mask wearers when facing a non-mask wearing partner. Our analysis suggests social identity effects to be one of the main drivers of people’s decision whether to wear or shun face masks during the pandemic. Policy makers should therefore take social perception of face masks into account when designing not only what public messages to deliver, but also who to deliver these messages.
A Quantification of the Effects of Medical Hypnosis in the Treatment of High Intraocular Pressure
Authors: Hunter Regina
Published: April 2021

In the current report, the conditions, procedures and results of a treatment with medical hypnosis are presented. The single case pilot study is the result of a cooperation between ophthalmology and medical hypnosis. After a surgical adverse occurrence led to different complications and an escalation of intraocular pressure, the ophthalmologic treatment of a patient was supplemented by medical hypnosis. Measurements of intraocular pressure at different times before and after the hypnosis treatment made it possible to quantify the effects of the hypnosis intervention. In a 17-month follow-up period, 43 measurements were taken and control results were obtained. After intraocular pressure escalations up to a damaging degree within the initial situation, the measured values stabilized at a low average intraocular pressure with no further escalations. Besides a stabilized lower intraocular pressure, active coping and relieved feelings on the part of the patient were obtained. (Please find a German translation attached on p. 24.)
心理学的性差の効果量を伝えるにはどうしたらよいか　―心理学を専攻しない学生を対象とした授業実践―
Authors: Niimi Ryosuke
Published: April 2021

心理学的性差はさまざまな研究領域で報告されているが，そのほとんどはあまり大きな効果量ではない。しかし，心理学的性差を報告した研究成果が非専門家に伝わる際，非常に大きなはっきりした差があるかのように理解されてしまう可能性があり，これは大学の授業でも問題となる。性差の効果量を適切に伝えることは難しいが，心理学を専門としない大学生を対象とした授業において，効果量の統計学的に詳しい説明なしで性差効果量の大きさ／小ささを適切に伝える方法をいくつか試みた。
Outcome of Non-drainage Scleral Buckling in Primary Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
Authors: Agarwal Lalit , Agrawal Nisha
Published: April 2021

Introduction: Scleral buckling (SB) was the principal surgical intervention for patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) until the development of pars plana vitrectomy. The study aims to evaluate the outcome of SB without subretinal fluid (SRF) drainage in RRD.
Materials and methods:  A retrospective observational study was conducted at a tertiary eye care center. Charts of patients operated with SB without SRF drainage for RRD between January 2014 and December 2015 were evaluated. The main outcome measure was the primary reattachment rate at 1 month after single SB surgery. Other outcome measures were final reattachment rate after further intervention, visual improvement and relation of various parameters with retinal reattachment.
Results: One hundred and seventeen patients were included of which 90 (76.9%) were men. Mean age was 26.68±12.6 years (Range 9-60). All eyes were phakic. Only 1 patient had a macula on RD. The primary reattachment rate was 84.6% (n=99). Mean LogMAR (±SD) visual acuity (VA) improved from 1.92(±0.46) to 1.02(±0.42). Extent of RD, number of breaks, and type of break was found to have no association with retinal reattachment. Association between type of PVR and status of retina post buckling was found to be significant (p=0.026) with retinal reattachment seen in 100% in PVR-A and only 60% in PVR-C2. Final reattachment rate was 98.2%. Complications encountered were postoperative diplopia (n=1), suture granuloma (n=1) and buckle infection (n=2).
Conclusion: Scleral buckling without SRF drainage, an exclusively extra ocular procedure, is an effective and safe treatment modality for non-complicated RRD.
Comparative Study of Dry Eye Indices Following Cataract Surgery
Authors: Bista Bipin , Bista Padam Raj , Gupta Sharad , Byanju Raghunandan , Khadka Simanta , Mishra Surendra
Published: April 2021

Background: This study aims to assess dry eye indices following cataract surgery.

Materials and Methods:  A single center descriptive and comparative study was performed. A total of 100 eyes of 100 cases fulfilling the inclusion criteria from 1st June 2017 to 30th May 2018 were enrolled. Out of 100 eyes, 50 eyes each went through manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS) and phacoemulsification respectively. For objective analysis : schirmer 1 test(ST-I), tear breakup Time(TBUT) along with lissamine Green Surface Staining(LGSS) was performed on pre-operative day, 1st, 4th and 12th week respectively. Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) was done for subjective analysis on pre-operative day and at 12th week.

Results: The mean age of the patient was 53.66 ± 7.839 years with 34 (68%) being female in a small incision cataract surgery group.  In the phacoemulsification group, mean age was 54.72 ± 7.985 years and 32 (64%) were female.  On analyzing the objective dry eye indices: ST-I,TBUT and  LGSS at 12thweek was 18.80 ± 7.393 mm, 11.30 ± 5.456 seconds and 1.62 ± 1.193 in Small incision cataract surgery group and 27.10 ± 6.326 mm, 16.60 ± 4.699 seconds and 0.38 ± 0.602 in Phacoemulsification group respectively which was statistically significant. (p< 0.001). 

Conclusion: Regardless of the type of cataract surgery, dry eye disease is unavoidable affecting both tear quality and quantity postoperatively. In our study, phacoemulsification had lesser effect in dry eye indices than small incision cataract surgery.
(Mis)representation of Nepali Culture in The Guru of Love
Authors: Kandel Bhanu Bhakta Sharma
Published: April 2021

Samrat Upadhyay’s The Guru of Love has (mis)represented Nepali culture, society and thoughts from Western perspective. The writer has applied Western standards of life

to represent Orient culture and society where he seems to have misguided somewhere. He has mentioned in the novel that Easterners have suffered from inferior thoughts and practices, the society has slavish mind-set regarding gender issues and sexual psychology, the society is poverty-stricken and it is full of the people with corrupt mind. The novel explains that females have been victimized from males’ domination practicing sexual violence, harassment and gender discrimination and dominance.

Upadhayay has discussed about his birth place, cultures, society, language, religion, relatives, illicit sexual relation and political chaos which has helped to create a ‘discourse’ about Nepali society. The article argues how the novelist has (mis) represented the Nepai culture by discussing socio-cultural practices and it analyzes how it has tried to serve the palate of the Western readership.
Human Embeddedness with Nature: An Ecocritical Reading of Some Mundhums in Limbu Culture
Authors: Lungeli Dipak
Published: April 2021

Mundhums as philosophies of life in Limbu culture view human beings and nature, in both terrestrial and celestial sphere as part of large and embedded ecological family sharing common heritage and ancestries. Human-nature relationship described in Imansing Chemjong’s collection of Kirat Mundhum Khahun and Bairagi Kaila’s collections of Mujingna- Kheyangna Mundhum, Lahadangna-Suhampheba Mundhum,Tangsing Takma Mundhum, Namsami-Kesami Mundhum and the references of Pajaiba Mundhum, Luplinama Adannama Mundhum,Thimjik Mundhum show how human beings in the dynamics of affect and affected by, integrate with ecological surroundings. In order to substantiate the major claim that Mundhums, with unique dimensions of indigenous knowledge system of Limbus put nature at center and hence they are ecocentric, I use theoretical insights from Arne Naess’ concept of deep ecology, Aldo Leopold’s assertion of the land ethic backed up by critical readings on ecocritical and Mundhum discourses.
Lord Krishna as Brahman in the Bhagavadgita
Authors: Paudyal Ganga Ram
Published: April 2021

This article explores Lord Krishna as Brahman in the Bhagavadgita who is regarded as the source of cosmic consciousness. The concept of the Brahman resembles the idea of the absolute reality. In the Bhagavadgita, the chief speaker, Lord Krishna, projects himself as the ultimate reality from where the entire creation radiates. In this regard, Lord Krishna is the Brahman. He addresses the question as to what constitutes the virtuous path and necessary spiritual liberation to release from the cycles of rebirth and attain the redemption (moksha). The message of the Bhagavadgita or the lesson of Lord Krishna’s teaching mainly focuses us to follow the path of righteousness by giving up desires and selfishness which can be the obstacles of dharmic action and spiritual living. In the Bhagavadgita, Lord Krishna emphasizes that he is everywhere both in manifested and invisible world as a guiding force—Brahman. He is all in all and all is in him as being the nucleus of the universe from whom nobody can escape. He shows different spiritual paths for human beings to liberate from these worldly chains like jnana yoga, bhakti yoga, karma yoga and raja yoga which converge in one and lead to divinity. As a qualitative research, this paper explores, interprets and, expounds the concepts and phenomena from the Bhagavadgita to justify Lord Krishna as the source of ultimate reality—Brahman.
Heroic Self-discovery of the Shepherd in Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist
Authors: Regmi Dipendra Raj
Published: April 2021

This paper examines the heroic self-discovery of a common shepherd in Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist (1988) through the concept of popular culture. Santiago, the protagonist, abandons his home and family in teenage for a mysterious hidden treasure. What are the reasons that make him to undertake an adventurous journey from the known to the unknown land? So this paper draws on ideas from Marshall W. Fishwick and Joseph Campbell to respond the shepherd’s journey in order to substantiate his expedition as an adventure of the hero. Santiago’s journey of self- discovery can be analyzed in the theoretical frame of the hero journey and the quest of myth. Therefore, Santiago’s journey from Andalusia to Africa in search of a hidden treasure is uncommon because he begins his journey in a response to an exotic recurring dream where a child summons him to the Pyramids of Egypt. This is the reason why his journey differs from the celebrities, artists, politicians, and mythical heroes.
Education in rights and citizenship instruction: epistemic elucidation as from Paulo Freire
Authors: Albuquerque Bento Ana Beatriz , Da Silva Cardoso Fernando
Published: April 2021

Education is undoubtedly a factor that contributes decisively to human development. In this sense, the present study searches to evaluate, based on freirean assumptions, the contemporary scenario of education in Brazil and its reflexes in society. From a historical and structural analysis, the problems that are established as impasses to a contextualized, plural and accessible education are put in check, as we think new paths, from the epistemology of Paulo Freire, for the real performance of students in human rights and citizenship.
Acquiring Knowledge the Quilombola Territory of the Jambuaçu River through the Games
Authors: Araújo Jasmine Priscyla Leite de , Alcântara Ana Carolina Monteiro dos Santos de , Barros Fabrício José Brito , Cavalcante Gervásio Protásio dos Santos , Castro Bruno Souza Lyra , Neto Miércio Cardoso de Alcântara , Nunes Arthur Tavares
Published: April 2021

This game aims to become a didactic-pedagogical tool to facilitate the interaction and transmission of history, culture and some traditional knowledge of quilombola community living in the Quilombola Territory of the Jambuaçu River, located in the municipality of Mojú, state of Pará, to be applied to the students of the local schools and students of the School of Application of the Federal University of Pará. It also aims to boost the interaction between these different worldviews, through the joint elaboration between quilombola researchers, community members of the Quilombola Territory of the Jambuaçu River and the others researchers
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS
Authors: Ramos Tiago de Melo , Bezerra Jaldemir Santana Batista , Silva José Ediclei Santos , Kirst Flávio Valdir , Batista Maique dos Santos Bezerra , Canuto Ana Carla Barboza , De-Bortoli Robelius
Published: April 2021

In essence, man stands out for the use of your intellect to overcome his challenges and remain in constant evolution. Throughout its history, mankind has developed laws, rules and criteria to protect inventions and innovations. Along the way, a copyright law was created that supports and protects works and products from human intellect. Through it, it is possible to stimulate and leverage diverse sectors and professionals. Based on this, this study aims to characterize the prescriptions of physical activities, therapy, prophylaxis and their relationship with copyright. Its methodology is Grounded Theory, or theory based on data analysis and analysis of the legislation of the professional exercise of Physical Education (CONFEF). As preliminary results, it was identified that there are elements that allow the authorial protection of the training sections, in the prescription of prophylactic and therapeutic activities because they present characteristics of intellectual property and the Physical Education professional, in their functions and attributions, demand innovations and inventions customization of training sections.
USE OF ASSOCIATION RULES TO PERFORM THE MINING OF A MARKETING DATABASE COMERCIAL
Authors: Leão de Lima Priscilla , Fonseca Richardyson Nobrega da , Gomes Rilmar Pereira , Alencar David Barbosa de
Published: April 2021

Currently, companies seek to find methods to analyze their customer behaviors and profiles. From this, a case study was carried out in a drugstore, in which the data mining technique and the Apriori algorithm were applied, for a better understanding. of your sales. First, a bibliographic survey on data mining and its tasks was carried out. Soon the sales made and their respective products were examined. Finally, marketing standards were presented according to the data analyzed, in order to assist the organizational management and marketing of the examined company.
EVALUATION OF ACCESS TO ORAL HEALTH AND THE NEED FOR TREATMENT IN ADOLESCENTS IN A FULL-TIME SCHOOL SYSTEM
Authors: Figuereido Priscilla Bittencourt de Almeida , Ribeiro Suelly Maria Mendes , Ramos Marina Glaucia Alves , Alho Miriam Almeida , Figueiredo Arilson Lobo
Published: April 2021

This study evaluated the self-perception of adolescents' oral health and their oral conditions and the need for treatment in relation to dental caries. An epidemiological survey was carried out in the municipality of Belém, Pará, Brazil, in 2018. The sample consisted of 200 students, aged 11 to 16 years old, from a full-time public school. The data were collected through a questionnaire where their self-perception of their oral health was assessed and an intra-oral examination was carried out to assess oral health conditions in relation to dental caries, using the Dental Caries Index and need for treatment (ICDNT). The data analysis was based on the Chi-square test, and when the npq <5 restriction occurred, Fisher's exact test was applied. The comparison between quantitative variables was performed using the Student's t test. The average DMFT index was 3.57, with only 17% of the studied population free of caries. The carious component was the one with the greatest significance (3.14) and the need for treatment with the highest prevalence was the restoration of one face (47.5%). A percentage of 88.5% of the adolescents evaluated answered that they did not take a toothbrush to school. The studied sample had a moderate prevalence of caries compared to the parameters recommended by the WHO, but above the standard obtained in the national survey carried out in 2010. Therefore, it is necessary to implement measures aimed at improving the quality of oral health of these adolescents and a full-time system would be a ideal for implementing good habits and routines for the adolescent’s oral health.
COOPERATIVE COMMUNITY OF NETWORK LEARNING
Authors: Gomes Aline Fonseca , Costa Silva Carolina , Barros de Carvalho Cleidida , Nascimento Prates Gabriela , Miranda Pedrecal Meirelles Giovana , Rocha Porto Ivanildo , Da Silva Bispo Joselito , Costa Oliveira Vagner
Published: April 2021

The cooperative community of network application corresponds to practices that increase or compromise and involve two students; therefore, we developed, with this study, a methodology for the creation of working groups from two reports of representatives of the investigated groups. In this sense, the methodological procedures adopted were: descriptive and exploratory research, case study, experience report, documentary, and bibliographic research, with the nature of two qualitative data, derived from the survey with the representatives of the classes of the Technical course in Administration, integrated modality year High School, from Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Baiano – IF Baiano, Teixeira de Freitas – Bahia campus, federal public institution, about or development of non-classroom pedagogical activities. From the results obtained, it is accepted that these activities are divided into synchronous and asynchronous rooms, and that is still in the adaptation phase; also through the experience report suggested to improve communication, the increase in feedback from teachers to students of activities and from students to management on the development of APNPs and difficulties encountered, to promote their effective improvement.
Kajian Tentang Hematologi Penderita Plasmodium vivax di Laboratorium Inti Farma Jayapura-Papua
Authors: Elieser Elieser , Iswanto Dais
Published: April 2021

Malaria due to Plasmodium vivax infection is a species that attacks humans more than other species. The purpose of this study was to determine the hematological description of Plasmodium vivax sufferers in the Inti Farma Jayapura Laboratory for the period January - June 2020. The descriptive study design used malaria examination using the peripheral blood smear method which was examined using a microscope at the Inti Farma Jayapura laboratory during the period January to June of the year. 2020. The results of the hematological examination were analyzed with descriptive statistics and crosstabulation using the SPSS version 25 program. The results revealed that the mean hemoglobin level of patients with vivax malaria was 12.12, the number of erythrocytes was 5.2750 million / miuL, the leukocyte count was 5,500 miuL, and the trombosiy was 303 thousand. / miuL. These findings provide important information for malaria management in general in Kota Jayapura.Key words: Laboratory, Plasmodium vivax, hematology, peripheral blood smear
Use of Radium223 in metastatic prostate cancer patient in treatment with denosumab: a potential trigger for Osteonecrosis of the jaw? A case report.
Authors: Pavese Francesco , Rotondaro Silvia
Published: April 2021

Radium-223 dichloride (Ra223) is an alpha-emitting radiopharmaceutical agent  approved for the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) with symptomatic bone metastases. Denosumab, a human monoclonal antibody targeting the key bone resorption mediator RANKL, has shown to reduce the risk of skeletal-related events in patients with bone metastases from solid tumors. Osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ) is an important potential adverse event associated with the use of denosumab or other bone health agents (BHA) like bisphosphonates. In a phase III study  conducted to investigate safety and efficacy of Ra223, ONJ was reported in 0.67% of patients treated with Ra223 and in 0.33% of patients who received placebo; however, all patients with ONJ were also exposed to prior or concomitant BHA. Furthermore, denosumab has been associated with prolonged survival in patients treated with Ra223, and a BHA therapy should be considered during Ra223 treatment in order to prevent Ra223 induced bone fractures. Considering that background, we report the case of a 67-year-old man with metastatic CRPC already exposed for almost 4 years to denosumab, who developed ONJ during concomitant Ra223 therapy. Despite contrasting findings in real life experiences, our case suggests to carry out a close monitoring of oral health in patients receiving Ra223 with previous long exposure to denosumab.
Influence of soaking temperature time on the ability prepared liquefaction of wood from cashew nut shell waste
Authors: Quang Minh Do , Ngoc Minh Huynh , Vu Uyen Nhi Nguyen , Kieu Kien Do Trung
Published: April 2021

Liquefied wood is one of the phenolic resin. However, unlike commercial phenolic resins that are normally synthesized by the chemical reaction between phenol and formaldehyde, liquefied wood is usually produced by reacting phenol with wood-derived materials, and catalyst at 120-180◦C. Depending on whether the catalyst is a base or a acid, the formed resin is a thermoset or a thermoplastic. In this study, wood liquefaction was prepared from a cashew nut shell waste (CNSW), phenol, and sulfuric acid catalyst. The cashew nut shell waste is taken from Binh Phuoc province - Vietnam and crushed to a size of less than 500 mm. Phenol and sulfuric acid catalyst are chemical experiments. The powder of cashew nut shell waste, phenol, and sulfuric acid were mixed and reacted at 150oC for different soaking times. An optimal soaking temperature time was determined through a cashew nut shell waste residue content in wood liquefaction products. The wood liquefaction products also were determined by a number average molecular weight (Mn) and a weight average molecular weight (Mw) by Gel permeation chromatography method (GPC); the function groups by Fourier Transform Infrared method (FT-IR). The results showed that the formed resin is thermoplastic and the optimal soaking time to prepared liquefied wood is 180 minutes. This sample has a residual cashew nut shell waste ratio of 9.44%, a number average molecular weight of 7552, and a weight average molecular weight of 10640. The liquefied wood from cashew nut shell waste can be used as a binder in the manufacture of the medium density fiberboard (MDF) or as a material to promote the sintered process in the production of woodceramic materials. In addition, the liquefied wood can also be pyrolyzed to form carbon fiber. Carbon fiber can be applied as reinforcing materials for ceramic products.
Diagnóstico e Tratamento da COVID-19: protocolo de scoping review
Authors: Bortolato-Major Carina , Costa Aline Balandis , Dalcol Camila , Seiva Fábio Rodrigues Ferreira , Alcantara Leia Regina de Souza , Cruz Carolina Fordellone Rosa , Melo Emiliana Cristina
Published: April 2021

Este protocolo tem como objetivo mapear as publicações relacionadas ao diagnóstico e tratamento da COVID-19. É um protocolo de revisão de escopo que segue o método preconizado pelo Joanna Briggs Institute, demais autores e a Diretriz Itens de Relatório Preferidos Para Revisões Sistemáticas e Extensão de meta-análises para revisões de escopo. A estratégia PCC (população, conceito e contexto) sistematizou a busca que foi realizada nos meses de maio e junho de 2020, nas bases de dados PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, CINAHL, LILACS, SCOPUS e Web of Science. Quanto à literatura cinzenta, serão usados ​​o Google Scholar. Os resultados serão analisados quantitativamente e serão organizados por temas e apresentados em termos de frequência absoluta e relativa. Espera-se que esta revisão de escopo contribua para o desenvolvimento de estratégias de enfrentamento da doença.
Desenvolvimento de produtos utilizando lona de banner: experiência de um projeto de extensão no Noroeste do Paraná
Authors: Santos Maiara de Oliveira , Thomaz Danielle Comitre , Oliveira Thalia Emanoele da Silva , Batista Bruna , Barbosa Ana Beatriz Avelino , Monteiro Claudia Cirineo Ferreira
Published: April 2021

A larga utilização do policloreto de vinila (PVC) para a produção dos mais diversos tipos de produtos em função de sua versatilidade e baixo custo, torna este material um dos mais utilizados pelas indústrias, mas por outro lado gera um expressivo impacto ambiental, seja durante sua produção e principalmente no descarte. As lonas vinílicas utilizadas para banners de congressos e propaganda, que normalmente são utilizadas por períodos muito curtos, são feitas de PVC e outros componentes, o que dificulta seu processo de reciclagem, além disso, quando são descartadas em aterros, levam anos para se decompor. Diante da necessidade de encontrar alternativas sustentáveis, este artigo tem por objetivo reaproveitar lonas de banner para a construção de bolsas e acessórios por meio de cursos de extensão oferecidos as comunidades do Noroeste paranaense, visando o aumento do ciclo de vida deste material feito a base de PVC. Os principais resultados obtidos evidenciaram a viabilidade da produção dos artefatos empregando os banners usados como principal matéria-prima. Por fim, concluiu-se que ao mesmo tempo que o projeto contribuiu para redução do impacto ambiental do descarte do material, por outro lado contribuiu como mais uma alternativa de renda aos artesãos.
Determinação comparativa da precipitação anual média na região metropolitana de Belém-PA
Authors: Dias Éverton Costa , Penner Giovanni Chaves , Nascimento Juliana Silva do , Monteiro Milena Jéssica Guimarães , Lopes Paulo Victor Nobre
Published: April 2021

Os métodos de determinação da precipitação anual média são de grande importância para o conhecimento do regime pluviométrico de uma região, principalmente para localidades em que a precipitação é intensa e com tendência de aumento ao longo dos anos, bem como para planos de gestão dos recursos hídricos. Desta forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a precipitação anual média na Região Metropolitana de Belém (RMB), comparando e verificando as variações entre os resultados obtidos. Para tanto foram aplicados três diferentes métodos: Média Aritmética, Polígono de Thiessen e Isoietas (por meio da interpolação por Krigagem ordinária e inverso do quadrado da distância) para três condições distintas (série histórica de dados com: 37, 28 e 20 anos). Os resultados obtidos apontam que os métodos de Thiessen e das Isoietas as variações foram pouco significativas e apresentaram valores de precipitação no entorno de 2.841 mm, ao passo de que o método de média aritmética se mostrou distante dos demais por apresentar em média 2.604 mm. Portanto, pelos resultados obtidos, conclui-se que mesmo com uma distribuição irregular das estações pluviométricas e relevo pouco acidentado os métodos de Polígono de Thiessen e de Isoietas são equivalentes para o objetivo em questão, não apresentando variação significativa entre ambos.
Risco de queda em idosos residentes em instituições de longa permanência
Authors: Batista Pedro Venicius de Sousa , Santos Nyara Caroline dos , Oliveira Yan Ezequiel Sousa , Santos Ana Maria Ribeiro dos , Ribeiro Ivonizete Pires , Rocha Francisca Cecília Viana
Published: April 2021

Objetivos: caracterizar as produções científicas levantadas considerando as variáveis: autores, tipo de estudo, base de dados, país, periódico e ano de publicação; descrever os fatores associados ao risco de quedas em idosos residentes em Instituição de Longa Permanência; discutir os mecanismos de prevenção desse evento nos idosos residentes nessas instituições e identificar a prevalência de quedas entre os idosos residentes em ILPIs. Metodologia: estudo do tipo revisão integrativa de literatura que incluiu artigos publicados no período de janeiro de 2010 a outubro de 2020. A busca na literatura foi realizada nas seguintes bases de dados: LILACS, MEDLINE, BDENF, SciELO e CINAHL. Na amostra final foram selecionados 21 artigos. Resultados: os estudos incluídos foram escritos na língua portuguesa e inglesa. Quanto à origem dos estudos, dezesseis artigos foram desenvolvidos no Brasil, dois na China, um no Japão, um na Espanha e um no Canadá. De acordo com os dados levantados a partir dos artigos selecionados, os resultados foram discutidos em duas categorias: fatores associados ao risco de quedas em idosos residentes em Instituição de Longa Permanência e as medidas para prevenção desse risco serão apresentados em duas categorias. Conclusão: trata-se de temática ainda recente, porém com significativa prevalência em idosos institucionalizados, o que requer urgente adoção de medidas preventivas. A articulação multiprofissional e intersetorial pode favorecer o engajamento de toda sociedade em busca de soluções efetivas para a redução do número de quedas em decorrência do processo de envelhecimento entre os idosos institucionalizados.
Pengaruh Pemberian Limbah Biogas Cair dan Padat (Bio Slurry) sebagai Pupuk Organik terhadap Pertumbuhan Tanaman Sawi Hijau (Brassica juncea)
Authors: Hilmi Afif , Laili Saimul , Rahayu Tintrim
Published: April 2021

The mustard greens green (Brassica juncea L.) is one of the vegetables that has a commercial value and prospects in the community. Bio-slurry or waste of biogas is a product of the biogas processing from a animals dung, human waste and plant by mixing them with water through the process without oxygen (anaerobic) in the room is covered with metanogen bacteria. The research was carried out by the experimental method with block radomized design. Based on the results of research the effect of biogas liquid waste and solid Bio Slurry as organic fertilizer to the plants growth of mustard greens green (Brassica juncea L.). The best dosage in the organic fertilizer provision  of the form of a solid is 450g (P45), while a dosage of the liquid form is 30 ml and they are not different.The key word: organic fertilizer, Bio slurry, mustard greens green.ABSTRAKTanaman sawi hijau (Brassica junceaL.) merupakan salah satu kelompok sayuran yang memiliki nilai komersial dan prospek yang tinggi di kalangan masyarakat. Bio-slurry atau limbah biogas merupakan produk dari hasil pengolahan biogas berbahan campuran kotoran yaitu kotoran manusia, kotoran ternak dan tumbuhan, proses pengelolaannya dengan cara mencampurkan kotoran ternak dengan air melalui proses tanpa oksigen (anaerobik) di dalam ruang tertutup oleh bakteri metanogen. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode deksperimen dengan rancangan acak kelompok. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian pengaruh pemberian limbah biogas cair dan padat (Bio Slurry) sebagai pupuk organik terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman sawi hijau (Brassica juncea L.). Dosis yang terbaik dalam pemberian pupuk organik dari limbah biogas (Bio Slurry) bentuk padatan dalah 450g (P45), sedangkan dosis yang terbaik pemberian pupuk organik dari limbah biogas (Bio Slurry) bentuk cair adalah 30 ml dan keduanya tidak berbeda.Kata kunci: pupuk organic, Bio slurry,sawi hijau
Eksplorasi Pengetahuan tentang Tumbuhan Obat di Kalangan Generasi Muda Pulau Mandangin Kecamatan Sampang kabupaten Sampang Madura
Authors: Sari Hosnia , Hayati Ari , Rahayu Tintrim
Published: April 2021

In the study of the exploration of knowledge of medicinal plants among the younger generation Mandangin Island has the purpose to inventory and describe the types of plants and explore the knowledge of the younger generation about medicinal plants on Mandangin Island. This research was conducted on Mandangin Island in June-July 2018. The tools and materials used in this study were questionnaires, digital cameras and all medicinal plants that were known by the respondents while the research method used was descriptive explorative method, namely literature study, observation in the field , and interviews using questionnaires. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling technique with the number of respondents taken as many as 100 respondents in the age range between 16-30 years. While the data analysis used in this study is a descriptive statistical analysis that covers the value of respondents' perceptions based on the scale and analysis of data resulting from community perceptions of medicinal plants. From the results of research that has been done that the level of knowledge of young genes on medicinal plants on Mandangin Island has a high score of 91%. The plants found by the young generation amount to 21 species and only 16 types of medicinal plants are used as medicine by the younger generation.ABSTRAKDalam penelitian tentang eksplorasi pengetahuan tumbuhan obat di kalangan generasi muda Pulau Mandangin memiliki tujuan untuk menginventarisasi  dan mendiskripsikan jenis-jenis tumbuhan serta menggali pengetahuan generasi muda tentang tumbuhan obat di Pulau Mandangin. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Pulau Mandangin pada bulan juni-juli 2018. Alat dan bahan yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu kuesioner, kamera digital dan semua tumbuhan obat yang diketahui oleh responden sedangkan metode penelitian  yang digunakan yaitu metode deskriptif eksploratif yaitu studi pustaka, pengamatan di lapangan, dan wawancara menggunakan kuesioner. Teknik pengambilan sampelnya menggunkan teknik purposive sampling dengan jumlah responden yang diambil sebanyak 100 responden pada kisaran umur antar 16-30 tahun. Sedangkan analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis statistika deskriptif yang mencangkup nilai persepsi responden berdasarkan skala dan analisis data hasil persepsi masyarakat terhadap tumbuhan obat. Dari hasil penelitian yang sudah dilakukan bahwa tingkat pengetahuan genarasi muda terhadap tumbuhan obat di Pulau Mandangin memiliki nilai skor tinggi yaitu sebanyak 91%. Tumbuhan yang di ketahaui oleh generasi muda berjumlah 21 jenis dan hanya 16 jenis tumbuhan obat  saja yang digunakan sebagai obat oleh generasi muda.Kata Kunci: Pengetahuan Tentang Tumbuhan Obat, Generasi Muda Dan Jenis  Tumbuhan Obat