bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FOTOBIOMODULAÇÃO TRANSABDOMINAL COMO TERAPIA SINÉRGICA NO MANEJO DO MICROBIOMA E SUAS POSSÍVEIS APLICAÇÕES EM HARMONIZAÇÃO OROFACIAL
Authors: Toledo Bello Barizão Serena , Toledo Bello Liciane
Published: March 2024

O objetivo: A terapia sinérgica sistêmica através da fotobiomodulação transabdominal atua diretamente na regulação do microbioma, contribuindo para diversos ajustes metabólicos que beneficiam pacientes complexos portadores de patologias de curso imunológico e/ou infeccioso ou ainda mediante uso de vacinas (mRNA). Relato de caso: Paciente feminino, leucoderma, vacinada com a vacina da Pfizer, apresentou sinais e sintomas (30 dias após preenchimento com ácido hialurônico), como ETIP e sintomas sistêmico caracterizando a ASIA. O protocolo sinérgico é realizado através da fotobiomodulaçāo local e transabdominal da seguinte forma: na irradiaçāo local foi utilizado equipamento com irradiação simultânea do Infravermelho e Âmbar por cinco minutos por terço de face e a irradiação transabdominal utilizou equipamento com 6 diodos de laser sendo que três acionados no Infravermelho na dose de 18J por área. Conclusão: O tratamento mostrou-se eficaz, amenizando a manifestação dos sinais e sintomas de forma prolongada e ajustando os marcadores inflamatórios dentro do quartil de normalidade.
Therapeutic correction of cognitive disorders of various etiologies: a report from the 20th anniversary congress "Veinovskie Chtenia"
Authors: Верминский М.П.
Published: March 2024

Репортаж в формате научных заметок с круглого стола «Трудный пациент», который проводился 19 февраля 2024 года в рамках XX Междисциплинарной конференции с международным участием «Вейновские чтения». На круглом столе рассматривались такие вопросы и проблемы, как сосудистые когнитивные расстройства у пациентов молодого возраста и связь между артериальной гипертензией и неврологическими заболеваниями, а также актуальные эпидемиологические данные и современные диагностические и терапевтические подходы с анализом эффективности и фармакокинетики ряда отечественных препаратов.

Report from the XX Interdisciplinary Conference with international participation "Veinovskie Chtenia", "Difficult Patient" section, which was held on February 19, 2024. The issues addressed were vascular cognitive disorders in young patients and the relationship between arterial hypertension and neurological diseases, as well as up-to-date epidemiological data and diagnostic and therapeutic approaches with the analysis of efficacy and pharmacokinetics of products.
Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Midwife Led Debriefing on Prevention of Postpartum Depression in Western, Kenya
Authors: Oronje Sally Jepkosgei , Kipmerewo Mary , Okoth John
Published: March 2024

Childbirth is a stressful event in women’s lives and could influence emotions which may lead to mental ill health like depression in the postnatal period if not resolved. Depression is a common mental disorder with serious consequences especially during the postpartum period. The prevalence of postpartum depression varies globally, and can be as low as 0.5% or as high as 60.8% in the first year after childbirth. Due to its detrimental impacts, postpartum depression is a serious public health problem. Debriefing is a type of interpersonal therapy, utilized to treat and prevent serious depressive disorders in both pregnant women and the general adult population. Although debriefing has been shown to be useful in both preventing and treating postpartum depression, its effectiveness has not been fully evaluated. The purpose of the study was to assess factors influencing the effectiveness of midwife-led debriefing on prevention of Postpartum Depression in Western region, of Kenya. The study used a quasi-experimental design with pre and post-test assessments. Systematic random sampling was used to identify and allocate participants. The target population was women of childbearing age and study participants were women who gave birth during the study period, of which a sample of 212 participated. Data were collected using standard questionnaire including Edinburg postpartum depression scale (EPDS) score and an interview schedule. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.  Chi-square was used to test association between variables. Logistic regression model was used to assess the influence of time-based outcome, based on social cultural and demographic characteristics of women on prevention of postpartum depression. Study results indicated that parity, Age, living together with spouse and social support (p=0.004; p=0.003; p=0.002) were significant factors. Additionally, it showed that social support significantly reduced the symptoms of postpartum depression. In conclusion, at the 5% significance level, the key factor was social support (p=0.001) <0.05 which showed that participants postpartum depression symptoms decreased greatly. Midwife led debriefing is recommended as a routine care during perinatal period. Further studies to be done to explore how social support influences midwife led debriefing on prevention of Postpartum depression.
O USO DE DADOS ESTATÍSTICOS PARA A TOMADA DE DECISÕES AO COMBATE DOS CRIMES ENVOLVENDO AS MULHERES NO MUNICÍPIO DE VILHENA/RO
Authors: Sá Uéslei Agostinho de , Gouveia Neto Sérgio Candido de , Custódio Elizângela Maria Oliveira , Costa Robinson Francino da
Published: March 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar os dados estatísticos referentes aos casos de violência doméstica ocorridos na cidade de Vilhena entre 01 de julho de 2022 a 01 de julho de 2023. Diante do fato de que a violência doméstica é um problema persistente que se arrasta há décadas, afetando milhares de mulheres em todo o mundo, para tratar o assunto explanaremos o tema a fim de demonstrar a historicidade, percorrendo pelas definições dos termos que cercam o problema, assim como as transformações das leis. Logo após mostraremos o panorama atual local e de que maneira o uso desses dados pode ser utilizado na prevenção dos crimes de violência contra as mulheres. O trabalho se baseia em estudos anteriores sobre o tema e segue as normas da ABNT.
Perancangan Aplikasi E-Lapor Berbasis Android untuk Membantu Komunitas Peduli Sungai Opak Gajah Wong Melakukan Monitoring Potensi Bencana
Authors: Agung Yulianto Nugroho  , Johan Danu Prasetya  , Yohana Noradika Maharani  , Tedy Agung Cahyadi  , Ficky Adi Kurniawan
Published: March 2024

Information technology has emerged to make various activities easier. One of the important roles of information technology is in providing disaster information. River Care Communities (KPS) which are currently spread across several regions in Indonesia, one of which is River Care Communities Opak Gajah Wong. River Care Communities have an important role in helping reduce disaster risks along river flows. There are various kinds of events that have the potential to cause disasters along river flows, including accumulation of rubbish, landslides on river walls, narrowing and shallowing of rivers, rising water discharge above normal limits and the growth of wild plants that can obstruct river flow. Currently the River Care Community only reports its activities conventionally and has not maximized the existence of information technology. With this conventional method, the delivery of incident reports along the river which is their area of ​​activity is often late, the coordinates are inaccurate and confusing because they are not accompanied by visual images. The conventional pattern of submitting reports means that these reports are too late to be followed up by the relevant agencies and are often simply overlooked. To answer the problems mentioned above, the author conducted research by developing an E-Report application based on Android mobile application using the prototyping method. Currently, there are already several similar complaint applications, but they are not specific to problems that exist along the river flow. The form of complaints and reports in river basins has unique characteristics, where the reporter must enter certain values ​​to determine the level of urgency of the report. With this application, it is hoped that every report from River Care Communities Opak Gajah Wong can be conveyed in real time and immediately receive follow-up from the relevant agencies.
Characterizing Southeast Greenland fjord surface ice and freshwater flux to support biological applications
Authors: Moon Twila A. , Cohen Benjamin , Black Taryn E. , Laidre Kristin L. , Stern Harry , Joughin Ian
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Southeast Greenland (SEG) is characterized by complex morphology and environmental processes that create dynamic habitats for resident marine top predators. Active glaciers producing solid ice discharge, freshwater flux, offshore sea ice transport, and seasonal landfast ice formation all contribute to a variable, transient environment within SEG fjord systems. Here, we investigate a selection of physical processes in SEG to provide a regional characterization to reveal physical system processes and support biological research. SEG fjords exhibit high fjord-to-fjord variability regarding bathymetry, size, shape, and glacial setting, influencing some processes more than others. For example, the timing of offshore sea ice formation in fall near SEG fjords progresses temporally southward across latitudes while the timing of offshore sea ice disappearance is less dependent on latitude. Rates of annual freshwater flux into fjords, in contrast, are highly variable across SEG, with annual average input values ranging from ~1x108 m3 to ~1.25x1010 m3 (~0.1–12.5 Gt) for individual fjords. Similarly, rates of solid ice discharge in SEG fjords vary widely – in part due to the irregular distribution of active glaciers across the study area (60° N–70° N). Landfast sea ice, assessed for 8 focus fjords, is seasonal and has a spatial distribution highly dependent on individual fjord topography. Conversely, glacial ice is deposited into fjord systems year-round, with the spatial distribution of glacier-derived ice dependent on glacier termini location. As climate change continues to affect SEG, the evolution of these metrics will be individually variable in their response, and next steps should include moving from characterization to system projection. Due to projected regional ice sheet persistence that will continue to feed glacial ice into fjords, it is possible that SEG could remain a long-term (century to millennia scale) refugia location for polar bears and other ice-dependent species, demonstrating a need for continued research on the SEG physical environment.
Impact of meteorological conditions on BVOC emission rate from Eastern Mediterranean vegetation under drought
Authors: Li Qian , Lerner Gil , Bar Einat , Lewinsohn Efraim , Tas Eran
Published: March 2024

Abstract. A comprehensive characterization of drought’s impact on biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOC) emissions is essential for understanding atmospheric chemistry under global climate change, with implications for both air quality and climate model simulation. Currently, the effects of drought on BVOC emissions are not well characterized. Our study aims to test: i) whether instantaneous changes in meteorological conditions can serve as a better proxy for drought-related changes in BVOC emission compared to the absolute values of the meteorological parameters, as indicated in a companion article based on BVOC mixing-ratio measurements; ii) the impact of a plant under drought stress receiving a small amount of precipitation on BVOC emission rate, and on the manner in which the emission rate is influenced by meteorological parameters. To address these objectives, we conducted our study during the warm and dry summer conditions of the Eastern Mediterranean region, focusing on the impact of drought on BVOC emissions from natural vegetation. Specifically, we conducted branch-enclosure sampling measurements in Ramat Hanadiv Nature Park, both under natural drought and after irrigation (equivalent to 5.5–7 mm precipitation), for six selected branches of Phillyrea latifolia, the highest BVOC emitter in this park, in September–October 2020. The samplings were followed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis for BVOCs identification and flux quantification. The results corroborate the finding that instantaneous changes in meteorological parameters, particularly relative humidity (RH), offer the most accurate proxy for BVOC emission rates under drought, compared to the absolute values of either temperature (T) or RH. However, after irrigation, the correlation of the detected BVOC emission rate with the instantaneous changes in RH became significantly more moderate, or even reversed. Our findings highlight that under drought, the instantaneous changes in RH, and to a lesser extent in T, are the best proxy for the emission rate of monoterpenes (MTs) and sesquiterpenes (SQTs), whereas under moderate drought conditions, T or RH serves as the best proxy for MT and SQT emission rate, respectively. In addition, the detected emission rates of MTs and SQTs increased by 150 % and 545 %, respectively, after a small amount of irrigation.
Re-Analysis of the Prototype Structure of Earthquake-Resistant Flats Built in the Seismic Mitigation Area Central of Borneo
Authors: Su Johan , Kraugusteeliana Kraugusteeliana , Irwansyah Defi
Published: March 2024

Indonesia is an earthquake-prone area; to reduce the risk of disasters, it is necessary to construct earthquake-resistant buildings. The concept of earthquake-resistant buildings attempts to make all structural elements into a unified whole that is not easily collapsed by an earthquake. In general, the planning of the structure of an apartment is made of a prototype whose structure is calculated to be earthquake-resistant. However, not all flats are built in earthquake-prone areas. One is in Central Borneo Province, which is not prone to earthquakes. The research aims to determine the comparison of the dimensions and reinforcement requirements on the prototype with Kriteria  Desain  Struktur (KDS) 'BC' Structural Design Criteria compared to structural planning in the Central Borneo Seismic Mitigation Area. Design standards refer to SNI 1727:2013, SNI 2847:2013, SNI 2847-2019, and SNI 1726-2019. The building being studied is the Type 36 Prototype Flat (5 floors) using concrete fc' 22.8 MPa and reinforcing steel my 420 MPa. Research on Columns and Beams' superstructure includes the design of the structural dimensions and reinforcement requirements. Structural dimensions and reinforcement area will be designed efficiently and declared safe by controlling the reinforcement ratio(p). Structural dimensional limitations. Structural calculation analysis using the  ETABS computer application.
El orden de las razones en el pensamiento ético de Kant
Authors: Villaverde López Guillermo
Published: March 2024

El artículo ofrece una propuesta de reconstrucción del “orden de las razones” del pensamiento ético de Kant y pretende con ello contribuir a las discusiones sobre su arquitectura interna y sobre el lugar que ocupa en el conjunto de la reflexión moral moderna. En particular, el artículo discute el extendido hábito de situar la exigencia de universalidad como primer principio de la ética kantiana, y trata de mostrar que dicha exigencia no es lo primero en el orden efectivo de las razones. Dicho orden –esta es la tesis que el artículo defiende– comienza antes y en un estrato más originario, y ello repercute directamente en el sentido y el lugar que deben atribuirse al proyecto de una “ética autónoma”. Por ese motivo, en la última parte del trabajo se discuten, a partir de la perspectiva alcanzada, algunas interpretaciones importantes y ya clásicas (Tugendhat, Prauss) acerca del sentido y el lugar que corresponden a tal proyecto dentro de la época moderna.
¿Es cartesiano el “teatro cartesiano” de Dennett?: Un análisis crítico desde el trialismo y el ens per se
Authors: González Fernández Rodrigo Alfonso , Morales Carbonell Felipe
Published: March 2024

Este artículo examina cómo la separabilidad y unidad mente-cuerpo resultan clave para poner de manifiesto lo inapropiado del “teatro cartesiano”, metáfora creada por Daniel Dennett para criticar la experiencia consciente unificada en Descartes. La primera sección introduce al problema de la separabilidad cartesiana. La segunda examina cómo mente y cuerpo, separables mediante lo concebible según Descartes, resultan ser cosas metafísicamente distintas. La tercera enfatiza como separables no implica separados. La última sección enfatiza el argumento de la dis-analogía del piloto y el navío, y cómo, según el filósofo francés, aunque separables, mente y cuerpo son substancias estrechamente unidas, formando un ens per se. En vista de este, criticamos la metáfora del “teatro cartesiano” de Dennett: es imposible que la mente sea un espectador, puesto que la experiencia consciente ya es unificada e incluso somatizada. Notamos, por último, que pese a Dennett, hay investigadores de la Ciencia Cognitiva que coinciden con Descartes en relación con la estrecha unión mente-cuerpo, i.e., quienes defienden que la mente es encarnada, incrustada o incluso extendida.
Hasdai Cresques’s Impact on Fifteenth-Century Iberian Jewish Philosophy and Polemics
Authors: Lasker Daniel J.
Published: March 2024

Hasdai Crescas fue un importante pensador, autor y líder comunitario judío de finales del siglo XIV y principios del XV, cuyas obras son estudiadas con detalle en el mundo académico. No obstante, su impacto sobre la comunidad judía tradicional ha sido casi inexistente. Nunca terminó su obra legal, la que podría haber tenido impacto en los judíos tradicionales. Sus escritos filosóficos conservados son difíciles de seguir; solo sobrevive una de las dos polémicas anticristianas vernáculas, en una traducción/paráfrasis hebrea. Aunque Crescas fue bien recordado en el siglo posterior a su muerte, ya en este período se pueden detectar las razones de su posterior olvido. Un examen de la historia de la recepción de la obra de Crescas en el siglo XV demuestra hasta qué punto sus posiciones polémicas, dogmáticas y filosóficas fueron mayoritariamente rechazadas, más allá de que tuvo partidarios, fundamentalmente entre sus alumnos más cercanos. No es de extrañar, entonces, que en los siglos posteriores, la memoria de Crescas fuera casi borrada de la conciencia comunitaria judía.
Hasdai Crescas, Gianfrancesco Pico, Giordano Bruno: On Infinite Space and Time
Authors: Granada Miguel Ángel
Published: March 2024

This article examines the conception of infinite space and time in Hasdai Crescas, Gianfrancesco Pico della Mirandola and Giordano Bruno. If Crescas’ presence is explicit in Gianfrancesco Pico’s Examen vanitatis (1520), the reception by Bruno, who never mentions him, was postulated by Harry A. Wolfson in 1929. More recently, David Harari and Mauro Zonta posited the intermediary role of an unknown Jewish author. However, a comparison of the critique of Aristotle by Crescas and Bruno shows that, apart from two points, Bruno was able to reach his positions, independently of Crescas, from his own critical reading of Aristotle and from his knowledge of the developments in medieval scholasticism and the Neoplatonic concept of time. Significantly, Crescas qualifies space and time as attributes of God in a purely metaphorical sense, a question that Pico leaves aside, while Bruno conceives of infinite space and duration, together with matter, as real attributes of God, who, as an indifferent unity of opposites, is both mind and intellect as well as space and matter.
La negación y la afirmación en el estoicismo: Apuleyo, Alejandro y Boecio
Authors: Correia Manuel Antonio
Published: March 2024

El artículo trata sobre la negación estoica y su crítica a la fórmula aristotélica según los testimonios de Apuleyo, Alejandro de Afrodisias y Boecio. La crítica se divide en tres aspectos: (i) sistematicidad (ya que una misma regla no se aplica a todo tipo de proposición); (ii) universalidad (ya que todo par contradictorio no divide la verdad y la falsedad sin excepción alguna); y (iii) rigurosidad (ya que el sujeto de la proposición puede no existir o no ser lo que creemos que es). Se concluye que el fondo de la crítica no se relaciona con que una fórmula es inconsistente o hace imposible la lógica y sus operaciones, sino que tiene relación con cuál fórmula es más ambigua y menos preferible.
Spinoza y la filosofía verdadera. Estudio a partir de las recepciones de Burgh, Steno y Leibniz
Authors: Jabase Leila
Published: March 2024

El presente artículo aborda la pregunta por la filosofía, las ideas y la verdad en el pensamiento spinoziano, así como el camino para acceder a ellas. Para esto, trazamos un recorrido histórico que comprende una serie de cartas y comentarios que incluyen a Burgh, Steno y Leibniz. Esto nos permitirá, por un lado, mostrar la relevancia histórico-filosófica del debate y, por otro, sostener nuestra hipótesis, según la cual Spinoza consideraría su filosofía como verdadera porque parte de una concepción sobre la naturaleza misma de las ideas que no otorga un estatuto de realidad al error en cuanto tal, dado que en la inmanencia spinoziana no hay ideas completamente inadecuadas o falsas.
Ideas Orteguianas para una filosofía del presente [José Luis Villacañas. Ortega y Gasset. Una experiencia filosófica española. Madrid
Authors: Castro Orellana Rodrigo
Published: March 2024

En esta nota crítica se analiza el libro de José Luis Villacañas Ortega y Gasset. Una experiencia filosófica española desde la perspectiva de los aportes y rendimientos teóricos que podría contener el pensamiento de Ortega y Gasset para nuestra filosofía contemporánea. En este contexto, se identifican dos tareas filosóficas fundamentales. En primer lugar, el desarrollo de un pensamiento que esté en condiciones de superar a Husserl y Heidegger. En segundo término, la necesidad de desplegar una teoría de la vida a la altura de la complejidad de nuestra contemporaneidad.
Cartoons of mental illness after COVID-19. A decalogue of good practices for a non-stigmatising visual representation
Authors: Soria-Yenez Meritxell , Sapiña Lucía , Domínguez Martí
Published: March 2024

The mental health of the population has deteriorated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been shown that people with mental illnesses face discrimination and stigma. In this context, communication is an essential tool to make these illnesses more visible and, in particular, cartoons can play an important role. In this paper we analyze 317 cartoons dealing with mental health. We compared the cartoons published before and during the pandemic to see if there were any changes, if stigma was reduced and if journalistic good practice guidelines were applied to the cartoons. The data suggest that more attention has been paid to mental health issues during the pandemic, although many stereotypes and bad practices still dominate the cartoons. Furthermore, graphic humor proves its value as a tool for analyzing current affairs and can also be used to raise awareness of mental health issues.
THE INFLUENCE OF SELF AWARENESS ON MATHEMATICS LEARNING OUTCOMES OF CLASS VII STUDENTS OF SMP NEGERI 1 BUNTAO'
Authors: Duma' Sonny Yalti , Tandiseru Selvi Rajuaty , Tandioga Rispa
Published: March 2024

One thing that influences learning outcomes is self-awareness. Self-Awareness (is an ability that allows students to adapt self with person other with increase control himself, can understand other people, and can learn to achieve a goal. The aim of this study to determine whether there is an influence of self-awareness on learning outcomes mathematics class VII students of SMP Negeri 1 Buntao'. The population of this study were students Class VII of SMP Negeri 1 Buntao'. Sampling used cluster techniques random sampling so class VII B was selected as a research sample. (1) Method collection data use questionnaire Which use scale Likert and documentation in the form of final semester exam scores. The analysis technique used is Analysis Statistics descriptive, analysis statistics inferential. (2) Test precondition analysis form test normality, test linearity and test hypothesis. Technique analysis and test precondition use program SPSS 21. (3) Results study show that there is Self-Awareness in learning mathematics with mathematics learning outcomes student class VII JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Country 1 Buntao'. Matter This proven with mark t count > t table (4,193 >2,056).
Histopathological Study of Prostatic Lesions in Transurethral Resection of Prostate Specimens in Correlation with Serum Prostate Specific Antigen Levels
Authors: Anand Kumar Chaurasiya , Amit Kumar Patel , Roshan Kurmi
Published: March 2024

Background: Diseases of prostate are very common among elderly males and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is the commonest. Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) level estimation has become a popular method for screening prostatic lesions. This study was carried out to evaluate the histopathological findings of prostatic lesions and to see the correlation with serum prostate specific antigens.
Materials and Methods: Permission was taken from Institutional Review Committee (IRC) of National Medical College before starting the study (Ref. F-NMC/641/079-080). Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP) specimens received for histopathological examination in the Department of Pathology from March 2023 to December 2023 were included in the study. Paraffin embedded sections were stained with routine haematoxylin and eosin stain. The PSA levels were recorded before the surgical procedure. Serum PSA level was estimated using chemiluminescent assay. Serum PSA levels were arbitrarily divided into 0 – 4 ng/ml, 4.1 – 10 ng/ml, 10.1 – 20 ng/ml, 20.1 – 30 ng/ml. and > 30 ng/ml.
Results: Total Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP) specimens received were 60. With 78.3%, benign prostatic hyperplasia was the most common followed by prostatic intraepithelial lesion in 11.7%. and malignancy (prostatic adenocarcinoma) in 10%. PSA levels were increased in prostatic intraepithelial neoplasms and malignancies.
Conclusion: PSA is an important marker for prostatic lesions. It is normal to mildly increase in benign conditions (eg. BPH) and markedly increased in malignancies.

Key words: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Adenocarcinoma prostate, Serum prostate specific antigens, Total Transurethral Resection of Prostate.
The Relationship of Dynamic Balance with Foot Posture Index and Q Angle in Premenopausal Nursing Population
Authors: Kubal Swati , Jaiswal Shubham , Lokwani Mahek
Published: March 2024

Background: Nursing is a healthcare profession involving prolonged standing and heavy lifting of patients. Working in awkward positions for longer durations may lead to musculoskeletal problems in weight bearing joints like knee and ankle/foot. Abnormal knee or ankle/foot biomechanics can affect balance by changing somatosensory afferents which can affect their job and quality of life. This study aims to understand the relationship of dynamic balance with foot posture index and Q angle in premenopausal nursing population.
Materials and Methods: Materials required for this study included pen and paper, a measuring tape, a weighing machine, a marker, adhesive tape, and a full-circle goniometer. The study design employed a cross-sectional analytical approach, and convenience sampling was utilized as the sampling method. The study included 175 premenopausal nursing professionals aged between 25 to 45 years with a minimum of 5 years of work experience. Foot posture was evaluated using the Foot Posture Index, and the Q angle was measured using a full-scale goniometer. Dynamic balance was assessed through the Star Excursion Balance Test (Y balance test). Data collection was done, and appropriate statistical analyses were conducted for the obtained data.
Results: Correlation analyses were performed, but no significant (p value > 0.05) correlations were found between foot posture (FPI), Q angle, and dynamic balance (CRDS) for both the right and left sides.
Conclusion: Our study concluded that there is no significant correlation of dynamic balance with foot posture index and Q angle in premenopausal nursing population.

Key words: Foot Posture Index, Composite Reach Distance Score, Star Excursion Balance Test
Cytological Diagnosis of Nodular Fasciitis - A Rare Case with Variable Presentation
Authors: Verma Renuka , Kalra Rajnish , Bansal Palak
Published: March 2024

Nodular fasciitis is a self-limited neoplasm involving upper extremities, trunk, back and hand. The duration of onset is short with rapid progression pointing towards soft tissue malignancy. Fine needle aspiration cytology plays an important role in early diagnosis of nodular fasciitis by correlating it with clinicoradiological presentations. Histological evidence after excision and using immunostains proves the lesion.

Key words: Nodular fasciitis, fine needle aspiration cytology, sarcoma, excision
Aortic Valve Makeover: Understanding TAVI's Advancements and Outcomes
Authors: Badodiyawala Jenab Hojefa , Meher Arpita , Nath Ravi Narendra
Published: March 2024

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation has transformed the therapeutic landscape for symptomatic aortic stenosis by providing a less invasive option for high-risk or inoperable patients. TAVI began as Dr. Alain Criber's innovative notion in 1989, and its history has been distinguished by constant innovation, transforming it into the current gold standard. This detailed narrative analysis delves into TAVI's effectiveness, safety profile, and technical improvements by meticulously reviewing clinical trials, landmark papers, and developing techniques. The procedure's effectiveness is dependent on proper patient selection, anatomical compatibility, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Recent advances in valve technology, device innovation, and procedural approaches have expanded TAVI's application while dramatically reducing complications, and improving short- and medium-term results. Despite tremendous advances, problems remain, requiring greater investigation into patient-specific designs and tissue usage. As the scope of TAVI develops, future concerns will include individualized valve selection, cost-effectiveness studies, and research into next-generation transcatheter heart valves. The developing narrative surrounding TAVI emphasizes its transformational impact on a wide range of patient demographics and portrays it as a cornerstone in the care of aortic valve disease.

Key words: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Intervention (TAVI), Aortic Stenosis, Interventional Cardiology, Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
Abnormal Brain Computed Tomography Findings in Children
Authors: I T Annongu , OG. Magaji
Published: March 2024

There is improvement in patient care as a result of advanced Radiological medical imaging. Some of these however are associated with ionization radiation; a form of energy with potentials to damage the DNA resulting to chances of developing radiation related complications including cancers. Computed Tomography (CT) scan is one of such Radiation emitting equipment and its use has increased tremendously over the last decade even in children. Children are more radiosensitive than adults are and have higher chances of developing radiation related complications with the same dose. On this premise, the principle of As Low As Reasonable Achievable (ALARA) should be employed when requesting for radiological investigations.
The study aimed to evaluate abnormal CT findings in those requests, assess if the request are justifiable, and therefore propose that many CT requests are unnecessary.
One hundred and twenty CT images and dermographic data of paediatric cases 1-18years were reviewed from the archived of the Radiology Department of the Benue State University Teaching Hospital. The major complain were head injury (33.8%), seizures (23.8%) and CNS infection (11.5%). Fourty-four (33.8%) images reviewed were normal while 86 (66.2%) were abnormal. Of the 31patients that presented with seizures, 25 had no abnormal findings in their CT scans. Seventeen patients out of the 44 with head injury had intracranial haemorrages, 15 of them were associated with skull fractures, six normal.
Paediatric CT request in our environment is justifiably. In seizures however, except there are other clinical symptoms, it may not be necessary.

Key words: Brain CT, Abnormal findings, Children
Global Upper Body Assessment (GUBA) - A new Tool to Identify the Indicators That will lead to the Occurrence of Musculoskeletal Disorders of Light Weight Loads in Seated Position Based Body Mass Index and Postural Strategy
Authors: Jacquier-Bret Julien , Gorce Philippe
Published: March 2024

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are increasingly prevalent in industrialized countries, and have a major financial impact. Their prevention requires new ergonomic tools to better understand and assess the risks. The objective was to propose the Global Upper Body Assessment (GUBA) tool for investigating indicators that will lead to the occurrence of MSDs in the workplace, in daily life or at home. GUBA was applied to interaction tasks with handheld digital devices weighing from 0 to 1 kg in a sitting position, with or without support for the upper limbs. The GUBA tool was developed in three stages: 1) modeling to quantify joint parameters, joint torques and reaction forces from subject’s BMI, mass handled, and postural strategy; 2) development of risk scales; 3) computation of the GUBA score. A set of abacuses has been created to enable the user to directly read the GUBA score and the corresponding MSD risk level. The abacuses are very easy to use: simply select the abacus for the situation (sitting with or without support), choose the table corresponding to the mass handled, identify the user's BMI, choose the postural strategy, and finally read the GUBA score at the end of the line.

Key words: Musculoskeletal disorders; ergonomic assessment; posture; joint load; support; smartphone; handheld digital devices.
Smartphone IMU Integration: Precision Boost for Sit-to-Stand Test with the Equilibrium Mobile Application
Authors: Mantri Prathamesh , Mehta Ami , Kanchan Karan
Published: March 2024

This study introduces an innovative approach that integrates the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor of a smartphone for conducting the 5 Times Sit to Stand Test (5xSST) through the Equilibrium by Vayu Technology (EQ) mobile application. Engaging a sample of 16 participants, the research utilized the EQ mobile application for data acquisition during the 5xSST, in parallel with high-speed video recording of the participants executing the test. The video footage was then rigorously annotated by three independent experts. A comparative analysis of the data from the EQ mobile application and the annotated video revealed a significant level of precision, matching, and/or surpassing benchmarks set in existing research. Additionally, this study incorporates kinematic analysis for the 5 Times Sit to Stand Test (5xSST), providing a comprehensive evaluation of participants' movements.
The Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of this method stands at 3.26%, notably better than the results of traditional methods. The absolute error for the total duration of the 5xSST was recorded at 0.16 ± 0.1 seconds, which is consistent with the ranges reported in the literature. Additionally, a percentage error of 1.3 ± 0.84% highlights the accuracy and reliability of this smartphone-based approach. This study marks a significant advancement in functional mobility assessments, leveraging mobile technology to achieve greater precision and methodological rigor, thereby contributing a valuable perspective to the domain of health assessments.

Key words: Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU),5 Times Sit to Stand Test (5xSST), Equilibrium (EQ) mobile application, Kinematic analysis, Functional mobility assessments, Smartphone-based health assessment, Precision and accuracy.
Resilience of the Rainbow in the Cyberspace: Exploring How the Queer Population Copes with Cyberbullying in India
Authors: Das Manjima , Sutar Deepmala
Published: March 2024

Background: Cyberbullying is one of the many damages that has come in via the advancement of technology. The growth of usage of online digital platforms influences indirectly the culture of cyberbullying. The most in jeopardy are the struggling minorities such as LGBTQ+ population present in India. This study is aimed to shed light on the experiences of cyberbullying faced by the queer population in India and identifies the various coping strategies implemented by them.
Materials and Methods: Through purposive sampling ten participants belonging to the queer community in India were a part of this study. A qualitative research design was utilized where data was obtained through interviews and later coded for inference.
Results: The findings identified derogatory remarks on social media and name-calling as the most general cyberbullying experience followed with individual prominent in intracommunity cyberbullying. The findings surrounding coping strategies used by the Indian queer population to overcome cyberbullying were noted to be both positive and negative in nature.
Conclusion: The findings of this study highlight the unique challenges that the Indian queer population goes through when it comes to cyberbullying. The results also show us the various coping strategies used by them. However, the effectiveness of those strategies was mostly short-term.

Key words: Cyberbullying, LGBTQ+, Indian Queer Population, India
Improving Tuberculosis Active Case Finding Through the Engagement of Traditional Medicine Practitioners in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: Maduakolam Onyema , Abayomi Afe Joseph , Jimoh N Ayomide
Published: March 2024

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in high-burden countries like Nigeria. Despite efforts to combat TB, a substantial number of cases remain undiagnosed and untreated, contributing to the continued spread of the disease. In response to this public health crisis, the USAID/Nigeria Tuberculosis Local Organization (USAID/Nigeria TB LON) project, implemented by the Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI) in Lagos State, initiated a novel approach to TB case finding. This journal article provides an overview of the strategies, activities, challenges, and achievements of the Program within the USAID TB LON 3 project in Lagos State, with a focus on the period from March to September 2021
Methods: This approach involves collaboration with Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMPs) to identify and link presumptive TB cases to testing and treatment services.
Result: From March to September 2021, only 30 out of the 94 TMPs trained reported a total of 8,333 clients screened for Tuberculosis infections across 7 LGAs in Lagos State. 715 presumptive TB cases were identified (representing 0.09% of screened cases) and 628 samples were further evaluated for TB (88% of identified presumptive cases) with 12 confirmed TB positive cases reported (2% of presumptive cases), 11 linked to treatment, and 1 death reported.
Conclusion: This research offers compelling evidence supporting the efficacy of engaging Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMPs) in enhancing active Tuberculosis (TB) case finding in Lagos State. The substantial and positive impact observed underscores the potential of this approach to play a pivotal role in TB control initiatives, fortifying the healthcare system's resilience in addressing TB within community outside hospital facility.

Keywords: Tuberculosis (TB), Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMP),
Short Communication: Principles of Health Data Stewardship in Public Health Epidemiology - A Rapid Overview
Authors: Fant GV
Published: March 2024

This short communication discusses the importance of managing health data to enhance public health outcomes while emphasizing the significance of data privacy and accuracy. It presents guidelines for the handling and utilization of data covering aspects such as data quality, security, privacy, sharing, ethics, governance, transparency, accountability and sustainability. By highlighting the value of high-quality data, we advocate for leveraging Health Information Technology (HIT) solutions, like Electronic Health Records (EHRs), to improve data integrity. Efficient data management supports health initiatives like analyzing disease patterns and designing interventions underscoring its role in decision making and formulating public health strategies.

Keywords: Health Data Stewardship; Public Health Epidemiology; Data Quality; Ethical Use; Health Information Technology
Outcomes of Premature Rupture of Membrane Among Women Admitted in Teaching Hospital, Chitwan, Nepal
Authors: Sharma Sabita , Shakya Jayalaxmi , Thapa Basanta
Published: March 2024

Background: Premature rupture of membranes is defined as rupture of membranes after 28th weeks of gestation before the onset of labor is called preterm PROM when it occurs after 37 completed weeks of gestation and before onset of labor, then it is term PROM. Spontaneous rupture of the membrane any time beyond 28th weeks of pregnancy but before the onset of labor is called Premature Rupture of Membrane (PROM). The management of maternal and fetal outcome in PROM is very important to decrease maternal as well as neonatal mortality and for better management and prevention of complications which has essential significance for the further fate pregnancy. Thus, the study aims to find out the factors and outcomes of PROM among the women who will be admitted in maternity ward at Chitwan Medical College.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a teaching hospital of Chitwan, Nepal during the study period of six months from 13th Feb 2023 to 14th August 2023 after getting ethical approval from Chitwan Medical College- institutional Review Committee (Reference number-CMC-IRC/079/080). Women were selected via convenience sampling technique. Face to face interview was conducted to gather socio-demographic and obstetric data by structured interview schedule whereas, data related to the feto maternal outcomes were obtained from patient charts and delivery record books. Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20 was used for data analysis. Point estimate at 95% confidence interval was calculated along with frequency and proportion for binary data.
Result: The prevalence of premature rupture of membrane was found to be 15.3% out of 503 delivered mothers during six-month period. More than half (67.5%) of postnatal mother were between age of 35-45 years. More than half (57.1%) of mother were at 33-35weeks of gestation. Only 3.9 % of mother has Postpartum hemorrhage as maternal outcome. Only 2.6% of fetus have meconium aspiration syndrome as fetus outcome.
Conclusion: The burden of premature rupture of membrane was found quite higher as compared to other similar studies done in Nepal. Hence, awareness, early screening, and treatment are necessary for the hospital attended pregnant women to minimize the risk of premature rupture of membrane.

Keywords: Outcomes, premature and Rupture of membrane
A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practice Regarding Hand Washing Among Ward Attendants in Selected Hospital at Jaipur with a View to Conduct a Demonstration on Hand Washing
Authors: Sharma Jogendra Kumar , Meena Vishram
Published: March 2024

Hand hygiene is the primary measure proven to be effective in precluding HCAI and the spread of antimicrobial resistance. However, it has been shown that HCWs encounter difficulties in complying with hand hygiene suggestions at different situations. Thus, looking into the intensity of the problem and investigator experience, it's important to find out the knowledge and practice of ward attendants regarding hand hygiene to prevent hospital acquired infections. A quantitative research approach with descriptive research design was used to conduct this study. 60 ward attendants were assessed by using convenient sampling technique. The result showed that means % of knowledge was 35 with SD 3.61 and mean percentage of practice was 49.58 with SD2.21. Study revealed that 53.33 samples had poor knowledge and 60 had poor practice for hand hygiene. There was weak positive correlation (‘r’ value 0.10) between knowledge and practice score of ward attendants.

Keywords: Knowledge, Practice, Hand Hygiene, Ward attendants, Demonstration.
Nano Carbon as Catalyst for the Dehydrogenation of Alkanes to Produce Olefin
Authors: Ibrahim Alrawili  , Maher Alanzy  , Majed Al-Asmari  , Aboulbaba Eladeb  , Adel Al-Enezi
Published: March 2024

The escalating need for energy around the globe increases the production rate of several chemicals. This report elucidates the production process of olefins through the Dehydrogenation of light alkanes using nanocarbon as a catalytic material. There are several catalysts used to produce olefins. However, there are many problems associated with these catalysts, such as the encapsulation of catalytic particles with coke which retard the product formation. Therefore, nanocarbon is considered the substitute in place of Pt, Pd, Ga, etc. It is also observed that 37% of the production rate has been increased by using nanoparticles as a catalyst. Moreover, using carbon nanoparticles as a catalyst will reduce global warming as carbon is the primary source of the greenhouse effect, increasing the development of a sustainable environment. The activity of the catalyst is highly dependent on the surface-active sites of the substance. Because the greater the number of active sites, the more significant the reactive sites will be, and the rate of reaction escalates.
تكون هيدرات الغاز في مجال تكرير النفط الخام: مصفاة النجف (unit 2) / دراسة حالة
Authors: شطب سامر نعمان , حسين محمد نعمة , جبار غالب صادق , رحيم حيدر سامي
Published: March 2024

تعرف الهيدرات الغازية بأنها مركبات (clathrate) تتكون من ثلاث مكونات أساسية (سائل خام، غاز، ماء). عندما يتم تحرير الغاز(الضيف) من السائل الخام بفعل مفاهيم الحركة الديناميكية والحرارية  للغاز والسائل، يتم حصر(الغاز) داخل قفص فقاعة الماء المتبخرة (المضيف) ليتكون الهيدر الغازي بفعل ضرفي الحرارة والضغط على شكل هيكل بلوري كروي مرتبط بروابط (أواصر) هيدروجينية تحت تأثير قوة فان دير فال تسبب الهيدرات، عند حدوثها، انسدادًا كليًا أو جزئيًا وعرقلة لتدفق النفط الخام وفقدان للطاقة التشغيلية. يعتمد ذلك على نوع الهيدر الغازي المتكون وطبيعة الضروف الموقعية، لذا تعتبر الهيدرات الغازية واحدة من اهم المشاكل العلميه الموقعية التي تعاني منها مصافي تكرير النفط الخام خاصة في الموقعين، أبتداً من منطقة التسخين الأولية - حزمة المبادلات الحرارية 211ABC) –EX ) وصولاً الى منطقة التسخين الثانوية– (فرن الوحدة).
وضعت الورقه اهم الحلول العلمية والعملية، ومن خلال النتائج تبين ان الخطوات العمليه الفنية التي يتبناها مشغلي الوحدات التكريرية تسبب اضرار مستقبلية وتقلل من العمرالتصميمي للوحدة، على العكس من الحلول العلمية بأستخدام مثبطات الهيدرات.
Purification of Used Lubricating Oils Using Vacuum Distillation
Authors: Al-Nidawi Mustafa R. , Ahmed Dalya J. , Chali Mohammed , Bahjat Ahmed
Published: March 2024

Engine oil (EO) is produced by mixing base oil derivatives from crude oil with chemical additives to the lubricity of moving parts and reduce the friction inside the engine. Used lubricating oil (ULO) is one of the hazardous materials that consists of pollution harmful to the environment, it needs to be managed properly. In this work, vacuum distillation technique is used to recycle used lubricating oil. Used lubricating oil samples from two different brands of diesel engine oil (20w-50) and gasoline engine oil (10W-30) are used in this study. Various properties of ULO and recycled oil were characterized such as kinematic viscosity, viscosity index, density, pour point, flash point, Sulphur content, and Fourier transform Infrared spectroscopy FTIR. The yield recycles for ULO of gasoline engines, diesel engines, and mix (gasoline and diesel) by vacuum process were 85%, 74%, and 75% respectively, it was discovered that the sulfur component decreased from 9792.3 ppm of ULO to 405 ppm of yield distillates. The pour point results show an increase from -30 °C of used lubricating oil to -18 and -6 for distillates cut for vacuum distillation, compared to the pour point of Iraqi base oil 40 and 60 Stook (SN150 and SN200) -18 °C and -6 °C