bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Historical rainfall data in Northern Italy predict larger meteorological drought hazard than climate projections
Authors: Guo Rui , Montanari Alberto
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Simulation of daily rainfall for the region of Bologna produced by 13 climate models for the period 1850–2100 are compared with the historical series of daily rainfall observed in Bologna for the period 1850–2014, and analysed to assess meteorological drought changes up to 2100. In particular, we focus on annual rainfall data, seasonality and drought events to derive information on the future development of critical events for water resources availability. The results prove that rainfall statistics, including seasonal patterns, are fairly well simulated by models, while the historical sequence of annual rainfall is not satisfactorily reproduced. In terms of meteorological droughts, we conclude that historical data analysis under the assumption of stationarity may depict a more critical future with respect to climate model simulations, therefore outlining important technical indications.
Comparison of straight-ray and curved-ray surface wave tomography approaches in near-surface studies
Authors: Karimpour Mohammadkarim , Slob Evert , Socco Laura Valentina
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Surface waves are widely used to model shear-wave
velocity of the subsurface. Surface wave tomography (SWT) has recently
gained popularity for near-surface studies. Some researchers have used
straight-ray SWT in which it is assumed that surface waves propagate along
the straight line between receiver pairs. Alternatively, curved-ray SWT can
be employed by computing the paths between the receiver pairs using a
ray-tracing algorithm. The SWT is a well-established method in seismology and
has been employed in numerous seismological studies. However, it is
important to make a comparison between these two SWT approaches for
near-surface applications since the amount of information and the level of
complexity in near-surface applications are different from seismological studies. We
apply straight-ray and curved-ray SWT to four near-surface examples and
compare the results in terms of the quality of the final model and the
computational cost. In three examples we optimise the shot positions to
obtain an acquisition layout which can produce high coverage of dispersion
curves. In the other example, the data have been acquired using a typical
seismic exploration 3D acquisition scheme. We show that if the source
positions are optimised, the straight-ray can produce S-wave velocity models
similar to the curved-ray SWT but with lower computational cost than the
curved-ray approach. Otherwise, the improvement of inversion results from
curved-ray SWT can be significant.
Global Climate Governance in 3D: Mainstreaming Geoengineering Within a Unified Framework
Authors: Weil Gabriel
Published: October 2022

The failure of conventional climate change mitigation to reduce climate-related risks to tolerable levels has spurred interest in more unconventional—and riskier—climate interventions. What currently sounds like science fiction could become a reality in the not-so-distant future: planes blasting particles into the sky to block the sun, vast deserts covered with mirrors, algae sucking carbon into the depths of the ocean. Scholars tend to lump all these unconventional climate measures together in a fuzzy category called “geoengineering,” and set them apart from conventional climate change mitigation. But the characteristics of climate interferences vary across three distinct dimensions, which the mitigation-geoengineering dichotomy fails to capture. First, interventions operate via different mechanisms, such as altering the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases or changing the fraction of incoming solar radiation absorbed by the earth. Second, the characteristic duration of interferences varies from several days to millennia. Third, interferences differ in terms of leverage—the scale of climate impact achievable with a fixed investment of resources. This Article argues that global climate governance would be best served by a unified approach that addresses all climate interferences based on these three dimensions. In such a unified framework, influence over multilateral decisions to deploy risky, high-leverage interventions could be used as an incentive to induce greater national investment in safer, more expensive decarbonization efforts. Scientific uncertainty should not deter early action on geoengineering governance; it should be viewed as an opportunity to lock in agreement on neutral principles while national governments remain behind a partial veil of ignorance regarding their interests.
Variables asociadas al ejercicio físico en supervivientes de cáncer de mama
Authors: Díaz Fonte Julia , Casla-Barrio Soraya
Published: October 2022

Las mujeres supervivientes de cáncer de mama (MSCM) pueden sufrir varios efectos secundarios y secuelas, por ello se recomienda la práctica regular de ejercicio físico (EF), como una estrategia que ha demostrado ser de ayuda para mitigar los síntomas negativos físicos y psicológicos provocados por el cáncer y sus tratamientos. Objetivo: conocer si las variables de: sintomatología de ansiedad, sintomatología depresiva, estilos de afrontamiento, nivel de apoyo social y barreras, se asocian al EF en MSCM. Método: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo en mujeres que acuden a la sede de Madrid de la Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer (AECC). Las variables analizadas son: realizar ejercicio
físico regular o no, evaluado con el cuestionario de etapas de cambio para el ejercicio físico (URICA E2), la sintomatología de ansiedad a través del inventario de ansiedad de Beck (BAI), la sintomatología depresiva con el inventario de depresión de Beck (BDI-II), para evaluar los estilos de afrontamiento se utilizó el cuestionario COPE-28, el nivel de apoyo social a través del Medical Outcomes Study-Social Support Survey (MOS) y un cuestionario para las barreras diseñado por Kostiuk (2016). La muestra constaba de 200 mujeres, de las cuales finalmente participaron 165, con una media de edad de 49,17 años (DT=7,54). Resultados: el 62,4% afirmó tener hijos, el 50,3% estaban casadas, el 75,8% con estudios universitarios, en activo el 57, 8%. En cuanto a las variables clínicas, el 100% de las mujeres fue intervenida quirúrgicamente, el 78,2% recibió además quimioterapia, el 78,8% radioterapia y el 78,8% hormonoterapia. Fueron el 71,5 % (118) de las mujeres que refirieron practicar EF de forma regular, y 28,5% (47) no lo hacían. Las variables que se asociaron a la práctica de EF fueron: la sintomatología depresiva (p<0,001), la sintomatología ansiosa (p=0,006), el estilo de afrontamiento; activo (p=0,016); aceptación (p=0,020) y religión (p=0,003). Así como las barreras individuales (p<0,001), de comunidad (p<0,001) y obligación (p=0,007). Conclusiones: se confirmó la influencia de las variables psicológicas de: sintomatología depresiva, de ansiedad, el estilo de afrontamiento y las barreras para la práctica de EF como variables asociadas a la práctica de EF en MSCM.
Construcción y análisis de propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Apertura a la Comunicación en Pacientes de Cáncer (EACPC)
Authors: Sierra-Murguía Mariana Alejandra , Padrós-Blázquez Ferrán
Published: October 2022

La comunicación entre profesionales, pacientes y familiares ha sido objeto de interés y se han desarrollado algunas escalas para evaluar dicho proceso de comunicación. Es importante señalar que poder expresarse de temas que pueden provocar miedo como la muerte y el cáncer es un aspecto fundamental para el paciente. Por ello, disponer de una herramienta de evaluación que permita conocer el grado de apertura que muestra el paciente a la comunicación (aludiendo a la libertad, franqueza y confianza) es de gran utilidad. Sin embargo, no hemos detectado instrumentos diseñados para evaluar la apertura que muestran los pacientes a la comunicación. Objetivo: Diseñar una escala que evalúe de forma breve sólo la apertura a la comunicación del paciente con cáncer y estudiar las propiedades psicométricas de la misma. Método: Estudio instrumental, participaron 225 pacientes diagnosticados de diferentes tipos de cáncer a los que se administraron la escala de 9 reactivos. Posteriormente, se dividió la muestra en dos partes y se estudió la estructura interna mediante un Análisis factorial exploratorio y en la otra mitad un análisis factorial confirmatorio. Resultados: La Escala de Apertura a la Comunicación en Pacientes de Cáncer (EACPC) consta de nueve ítems, y mostró una estructura interna unifactorial. Los valores de alfa de cronbach de la escala resultaron adecuados (α = ,866 en la primera mitad y α = ,865 en la segunda). Conclusión: Las propiedades psicométricas de la EACPC indican que es un instrumento adecuado para ser utilizado en pacientes mexicanos con cáncer.
Impacto de la percepción de riesgo de padecer cáncer en Consejo Genético Oncológico
Authors: Olivera Pérez-Frade Helena , Olivares Crespo María Eugenia , Cruzado Rodríguez Juan Antonio , Brenes Sánchez Juana , Herrera de la Muela María , Pérez Segura Pedro
Published: October 2022

El Consejo Genético Oncológico (CGO) es una herramienta útil para la detección de familias con alto riesgo cáncer de mama/ ovario hereditario, con la detección de mutaciones patogénicas en los genes BRCA1 y 2. Objetivo: valorar la percepción de riesgo de cáncer en mujeres con historia personal y/o familiar de cáncer de mama/ ovario hereditario, valorar la percepción de riesgo en función de la detección de la presencia/ ausencia de una mutación patogénica en el estudio genético, y de la medida preventiva elegida tras la realización del estudio genético (seguimiento periódico o cirugía reductora de riesgo). Método: se realizó una valoración de variables sociodemográficas, clínicas y percepción de riesgo de cáncer retrospectivamente en un grupo de mujeres portadoras de mutación sometidas a estudio genético desde 1998, y prospectivamente en un grupo de mujeres sometidas a estudio genético a partir de 2015. La muestra global estaba compuesta por 262 mujeres (173 mujeres recién estudiadas y 89 mujeres portadoras de mutación estudiadas previamente). Resultados: se encontraron diferencias significativas en las mujeres que decidieron optar por una cirugía reductora de riesgo, que presentaban una percepción de riesgo mayor que las que eligieron seguimiento y se observó una disminución significativa de esa percepción tras llevar a cabo la cirugía. Conclusiones: se resalta la necesidad de evaluar la percepción de riesgo de las participantes en CGO.
رقابة الأداء والبطالة المقنعة في منظمات القطاع العام
Authors:   طالب دكتوراه، جامعة محمد الخامس (المملكة المغربية)، دولة قطر, الفضالة فضالة يوسف
Published: October 2022

تعد البطالة المقنعة مشكلة حقيقية واقعية موجودة في معظم منظمات القطاع العام، ويعاني منها آلاف الموظفين، وتؤثر سلبيا على سير العمل، والروح المعنوية، وعلى الموارد البشرية والمالية للدولة. تم طرح وتقديم العديد من المقترحات والحلول، وأحد أهم تلك الحلول تعزيز رقابة الأداء، ولكن يبقى هناك تساؤل حول الدور الحقيقي الذي يمكن لرقابة الأداء أن تحققه في الحد من ظاهرة البطالة المقنعة في منظمات القطاع العام. ومن هنا تناول البحث دور رقابة الأداء في الحد من البطالة المقنعة، وذلك بهدف توضيح دور رقابة الأداء في الحد من البطالة المقنعة في منظمات القطاع العام. اعتمد البحث بشكل رئيسي على المنهج المكتبي من خلال مراجعة أدبيات الموضوع. تبين من خلال مراجعة ومناقشة أدبيات الموضوع أن رقابة الأداء يمكن أن تلعب دورا هاما في الحد من البطالة المقنعة في منظمات القطاع العام، حيث يمكن التنبيه على انتشار البطالة المقنعة، وأنها تمثل هدرا للموارد المالية والبشرية، ويتعارض انتشارها مع كفاءة وفاعلية الأداء، وتمثل في بعض جوانبها هدرا للمال العام، وشكلا من أشكال الفساد. ويمكن للمدققين والمراقبين أن يرصدوا البطالة المقنعة كمشكلة تؤثر سلبيا على الأداء، وتمثل هدرا للموارد البشرية والمالية. على أن دور رقابة الأداء في الحد من البطالة المقنعة في منظمات العام يتطلب عدة أمور. فهو بداية يتطلب قيام الجهات القائمة على رقابة الأداء برقابة سابقة وأخرى لاحقة. كما لا بد من أن تكون رقابة الأداء شاملة، ولا تقتصر على الرقابة على مشروعية الإنفاق، بل وكذلك كفاءة وفاعلية الإنفاق، وكفاءة وفاعلية الأداء، وكيف أن البطالة المقنعة تتعارض مع كفاءة الإنفاق وفاعلية الأداء.
تقويم نظام حماية الطفل بالمملكة العربيّة السعوديّة (دراسة مطبّقة على المستشفيات الحكوميّة بمنطقة تبوك)
Authors:   دكتوراه الفلسفة في الخدمة الاجتماعية، جامعة القصيم، المملكة العربية السعودية, العنزي أماني
Published: October 2022

تعد هذه الدراسة من الدراسات التقويمية حيث تهدف إلى تقويم نظام حماية الطفل بالمملكة العربية السعودية وذلك من خلال قياس مدى كفاءة وفعالية آلية نظام حماية الطفل في المستشفيات الحكومية بمنطقة تبوك، والوقوف على معوقات آلية كفاءة وفعالية هذا النظام. ومحاولة التوصل لسياسات مقترحة تدعم كفاءته وفعاليته، حيث استخدمت الباحثة اسلوب المسح الاجتماعي بنوعية: الحصر الشامل لجميع الأخصائيين الاجتماعيين بالمستشفيات الحكومية بمنطقة تبوك وعددهم (40) موزعين على (10) مستشفيات في مختلف محافظات المنطقة، وبالعينة للخبراء التي بلغت (9) من المختصين بحماية الطفل بالإضافة الى (28) مفردة من عينة المستفيدين من نظام حماية الطفل، وقد استخدمت الباحثة أداتين لجمع البيانات، هما المقابلة والاستبيان. وقد خلصت الدراسة إلى عدد من النتائج أهمها: أن كفاءة آلية نظام حماية الطفل من وجهة نظر الأخصائيين الاجتماعيين بالمستشفيات الحكومية بمنطقة تبوك مرتفعة، وأما عن فعالية آلية النظام فكانت مرتفعة وفق وجهة نظر المستفيدين من نظام حماية الطفل، وقد كانت أبرز معوقات كفاءة آلية نظام حماية الطفل في المستشفيات الحكومية حسب وجهة نظر الأخصائيين الاجتماعيين نقص الإعداد المهني للأخصائي الاجتماعي للعمل في مجال حماية الطفل، أما عن المعوقات المؤسسية فكان أبرزها عدم وجود تنسيق للتواصل مع لجان الحماية الأخرى في المنطقة، هذا في حين كانت أبرز المعوقات المجتمعية قلة وعي الأسر بحقوق الطفل ونظام الحماية، وتمثلت أبرز المعوقات من وجهة نظر المستفيدين في خوف المستفيد من عدم جدوى عملية البلاغ، لاعتقاده بأنها ستعرضه للعنف أكثر. وبناء على ما توصلت إليه الدراسة من نتائج فإن الباحثة أوصت بجملة من التوصيات أهمها: ضرورة التعريف بلجان الحماية ودورها وكيفية الوصول إليها والتبليغ عن حالات الإساءة، وضرورة التشديد في العقوبات المترتبة على المعتدي في قضايا حقوق الطفل وضمان تنفيذها، وأن تتولى وزارة الداخلية تنفيذ ووضع هذه العقوبات بالتنسيق مع وزارة الموارد البشرية والتنمية الاجتماعية.
Construction d’un hub social et formation des étudiants en ingénierie pédagogique
Authors: Perlot Olivier , Mocquet Bertrand
Published: October 2022

Notre article présente et analyse un dispositif, mis en place progressivement, d’un espace numérique d’échanges dans une formation de l’enseignement supérieur français se destinant au métier de l’ingénierie pédagogique répondant à une compétence de formation : répondre à un appel à projet fictif. Nous tentons de démontrer, en relatant la dernière année de formation, que cette pratique de formation intentionnelle de la part de l’enseignant fait apparaître toutes les caractéristiques d’un hub social (Gobert, 2009, 2020) dans la formation, mais aussi dans les six mois qui la suivent. Par ailleurs, nous témoignons que le hub social construit ainsi des pratiques professionnelles d’anciens étudiants aujourd’hui praticiens, puisque les interactions sont encore effectives bien après la formation.
Le centre international du photojournalisme (CIP) : un hub social culturel d’éducation aux médias - Entretien avec Jean-Luc Soret
Authors: Gobert Thierry
Published: October 2022

Cet entretien avec Jean-Luc Soret, directeur de l’association Visa pour l’image – Perpignan, a pour objet d’évoquer l’évolution d’une structure culturelle investie dans l’éducation aux médias depuis le début de son histoire. En évoquant les missions de la structure, le phénomène de concentration local et de rayonnement global ainsi que l’intégration sociale dans les dispositifs de médiation, il explicite les caractéristiques d’un hub social culturel éducatif.
Information security when working with geoinformation systems (GIS).
Authors: Tsyganov A. V. , Kuznetsov Y. E. , Aidiev A. B. , Gerasimov S. V. , Prosvirnin G. S. , Anisiforov S. N.
Published: October 2022

The purpose of the work is to study the features of information security when working with GIS by analyzing scientific publications. The main research methods are synthesis and methods of system, structural-logistic, functional analysis. The regulatory framework was compiled by the "Information Security Doctrine of the Russian Federation", Moscow, 2000, GOST R 54593-2011, "The concept of protection of computer equipment and automated systems from unauthorized access to information", 1992. The basic concepts in the field of information security are considered, the current state of the development and use of geoinformation systems (GIS) in various fields of the information field, including veterinary medicine, is analyzed. The classification of GIS according to various characteristics and its structure is given. The properties of information as an object of protection are considered, the patterns of creation of protected information systems are determined, the principles of ensuring the information security of the state are disclosed, attention is paid to information competition. In order to protect information, the necessity of monitoring risks/potential threats and creating a database based on geoinformation systems with a single secure system for entering and processing primary source data is emphasized. Solving the problem of creating conditions for information security requires mandatory comprehensive application of legislative, software, technical and organizational measures at the state level.
Laboratory diagnostics and analysis of epizootic situation on fish diseases in the Pskov region
Authors: Pomerantsev D. A. , Semenenko N. A.
Published: October 2022

Diseases of cultivated objects cause the main risks in the artificial reproduction of aquatic biological resources. Infectious and invasive diseases lead to significant biological and economic losses [4]. This article presents the materials of laboratory studies on the parasitic safety of fish farms in the Pskov region for 2020-2021. Timely diagnosis allows you to quickly stop the epizootic process.
Empathy Remotely
Authors: Kylmänen Anu , Pietarinen Heidi , Oksanen Johanna
Published: October 2022

This article focuses on examining art-based research and empathy research related to health care. The article is based on two narratives produced in the project More Remotely – Work in Social and Health Care is Changing (2020–22): Carefree room project (2020–21) and Look at the Clouds webinar (2020). In this article, the former will be referred to as Narrative I and the latter as Narrative II. The narratives aim at enhancing the well-being of social and health care staff and university students, as well as their participation in changing work and study environments. Our research develops new kinds of methods for remote interaction, here called “compassion without in-person contact”. The research material and the related art-based processes define and develop a method for individual participation in remote interaction, and for understanding and articulating the subjectivity of the interaction. The research material was collected by using art-based research methods (ABR), and it is presented in this article using the abovementioned Narratives I and II as example cases with a special emphasis on visualizing emotions and empathy-based thinking. The method presented here enables ways to engage participants in building a shared understanding, aiming towards enhancing collective well-being and creating empathy-based methods in changing work environments. This article addresses the following questions: 1) How to encounter, process, and manage one’s own emotions? and 2) How to identify, share and understand the emotions of the others remotely?
Inseminação caseira: múltiplas faces — Volume 1
Authors: Cabral Hildeliza Lacerda Tinoco , Ribeiro Patrícia Damasceno , Almeida João Carlos de Aquino
Published: October 2022

Esta obra estuda didaticamente a autoinseminação, discutindo aspectos técnicos, biológicos, legais, éticos e jurídicos. Trata-se de imersão científica no procedimento da inseminação caseira. Uma obra que estava faltando no cenário atual da reprodução humana. A leitura contextualizada dos vários capítulos certamente acrescentará um conhecimento sistematizado sobre o procedimento. A análise comparativa entre a fertilização assistida in vitro e a autoinseminação propiciará ao leitor uma compreensão global da dinâmica e da problemática da autoinseminação.
A Review on Ethnopharmacological Applications, Pharmacological Activities, and Bioactive Compounds of Mimosa pudica (Linn.)
Authors: K. Tripathi Arpan , Soni Rupesh , Verma Shekhar
Published: October 2022

In the current investigation, made endeavours to audit on a pharmacological movement of Mimosa pudica (Linn.) having a grade with family mimisace. Mimosa pudica (Linn.) is a swarming yearly or enduring herb. It has been documented as lajjalu in Ayurveda. It is called the delicate Plant, humble Plant, disgrace plant, resting grass, contactmenot, namaskari in Sanskrit, chuimui, lajwanti, snoozing grass, unstable Plant, humble Plant, hesitant Plant, get in touch with me not, and various names. The whole Plant of Mimosa pudica (Linn.) is beneficial for different pharmacological and natural exercises. For the most part, roots and leaves of Mimosa pudica (Linn.) are demonstrated the most excellent pharmacological action as hostile to the diabetic, counteragent, antihepatotoxic, cancer prevention agent, and wound recuperating movement, diuretic, anticancer, anticonvulsant. The herb has been used traditionally for ages to treat urogenital disorders, piles, dysentery, sinus, and applied on wounds. This work explores and compiles the different pharmacognostic and pharmacological aspects of the action plant M. pudica reported to date.
Repurposing of Drugs: Updates and New Perspectives
Authors: R. Aher Pratik , V. Aher Rushikesh , S. Ahire Tejas , B. Patil Monali , V. Shahare Hitesh , S. Gedam Shweta
Published: October 2022

Drug repurposing is an innovative drug discovery technique that looks for new therapeutic advantages in previously used, shelved, and clinically tested medications. This strategy is now gaining traction as a way to get around the financial, timing, and resource bottlenecks that plague traditional drug development. Several efforts have been undertaken in this respect to develop stratagems based on bioinformatics and computational technologies to speed up the repurposing process. A number of novel computational tools have evolved to enable systematic repurposing screenings, both experimentally and through in silico techniques. Access to molecular data, adequate analytical knowledge to provide strong insights, knowledge and experimental set up for validation, and clinical development know-how are all required for a successful medication repurposing pipeline. This review presents the benefits, considerations, and obstacles in repurposing as a drug development strategy adopted by pharmaceutical companies.
ANALGESIC ЕFFECT OF 25% GLUCOSE AND NON-NUTRITIVE SUCKING IN TERM NEWBORNS – COMPATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors:   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty, Medical University -Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Petleshkova Penka , Krasteva Maya ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty, Medical University -Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Pacheva IIliyana ,   Department of Pediatrics and Genetic Diseases, Medical Faculty, Medical University -Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Vilmosh Nataliya ,   Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Faculty, Medical University - Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Dragusheva Snezhana ,   Department Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health (EPH), Medical University - Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Published: October 2022

Non-nutritive sucking and oral uptake of glucose 25% are often non-pharmacological methods used to manage procedural pain in newborns. Aim: To compare the effect of using non-nutritive suction (NNS) and Sol.Glucosae 25% for reducing/eliminating neonatal pain due to heel prick. Material and methods: Term infants were studied: group (A), NNS, n = 40, and group (B) oral uptake of Sol.Glucosae 25%, n = 40. The severity of procedural pain was assessed using the Neonatal Facial Coding System (NFCS) scale: 30 seconds before the procedure, at the 30th second and at the 5th minute after the procedure. Physiological pain markers were monitored at these intervals: respiratory, heart rate, transcutaneous saturation (tSpO2), arterial blood pressure. Results and Discussion: Newborns in a group (B) had a lower evaluation at the 5th minute compared to those treated with non-nutritive suckling(A). There are significant differences in heart rate, breathing frequency and before the procedure. The intake of Sol. Glucose 25% compared to NNS causes a higher heart rate and a decrease in at the 30th second after the painful procedure. In contrast to the heart rate, for respiratory rate and tSpO2 at 5th min. we reported lower than the norms in both groups A and B. Conclusion: Unlike NNS, glucose intake eliminates pain within 5 minutes after a heel prick. Excluding arterial blood pressure, all other physiological pain markers undergo changes before the procedure but not after it.
O “Eu Cientista”: Relato de um Projeto Realizado por Estudantes do Ensino Fundamental da Cidade de Feira Nova, Pernambuco, Brasil
Authors: Vidal de Souza Araújo Rosangela
Published: October 2022

Letramento científico é o emprego do conhecimento científico para identificar questões, adquirir novos conhecimentos, e tirar conclusões baseadas em evidências científicas. Este relato objetiva apresentar a experiência de um projeto com estudantes do ensino fundamental, e visa a compreensão do fazer científico, e do papel do cientista na sociedade. Para tanto, todas as fases de uma investigação científica foram vivenciadas. Um problema de pesquisa foi apresentado “saber se estudantes do ensino fundamental de duas escolas da cidade de Feira Nova, Pernambuco, Brasil, conheciam o papel biológico da água e sabão no combate ao contágio pelo novo coronavírus”. Exposto o problema, trabalhou-se os conceitos de hipótese, comprovação ou refutamento de uma hipótese, desenho metodológico, coleta e tratamento de dados e escrita científica. Os resultados parciais dessa experiência apontam para questões que comprovam o que traz a literatura sobre letramento científico, onde, de acordo com os nossos achados, mais de 50% dos estudantes apesar de terem aulas formais de Ciências Naturais e Biologia, na maioria das vezes não tem ideia de como a ciência é feita, de como um cientista trabalha e como chega a resultados baseados em evidências. Este resultado nos inquieta, sobretudo em uma época na qual a negação a ciência se apresenta como um problema deste século, o que reforça no grupo de pesquisa a necessidade da continuidade deste projeto, realizando atividades que permitam construir nos alunos uma visão crítica da realidade, e a capacidade de alinhar o que é estudado em sala com a realidade do mundo.
Palestinians in Israel: New Scholarship on Politics and Religion
Authors: Zeedan Rami
Published: October 2022

This article situates these two new books on the Palestinians in Israel in the broader evolution of the existing scholarship. Ghanem and Mustafa provide a comprehensive new model based on the concept of “politics of faith” in order to explain how the Palestinians have tried to advance their collective interests as a minority in Israel. Al-Atawneh and Ali trace the evolution of Islamic identity and practice among the Palestinian minority in Israel. They explain how Islam has affected social and political change within Palestinian society in Israel. While both books expand our knowledge of the Palestinians in Israel, using different approaches, they share an emphasis on synthesizing both internal and external factors in their analysis of the developments affecting the Palestinians.
Creative Agency in a World Governed by Others’ Images and Languages
Authors: Zdafee Keren
Published: October 2022

At the core of Beautiful Agitation and The Politics of Art lies the question of what an Arab artist from the MENA region should or should not adhere to in their work, stylistically and thematically, as an Arab artist from the MENA region. This political and cultural discourse was shaped by the East-West encounters within the colonial context, and through it the issue of authenticity had served and still serves as a focal index of validation and value. Evaluating the authenticity of a certain modern or contemporary artwork, produced in the MENA region, was measured by different criteria throughout the long twentieth century—from colonialization, decolonialization, independence, postcolonialization, and globalization. However, these criteria were defined and\or reflected a Euro-American perspective. Although Beautiful Agitation and The Politics of Art address questions of resistance within the realm of art, in both works authenticity remains a key notion of interpretation and evaluation.
The Decline of the Labor Party in Israel
Authors: Shindler Colin
Published: October 2022

The decline of the Labor Party is one of the great mysteries of Israeli politics. From achieving forty-seven seats in the 1981 election, it attained a mere seven seats in the March 2021 election. From being the leading party in the electoral firmament, it is now subservient to the whims of the center and right-wing parties. While outside factors such as globalization and deregulation led to the demise of the command economy and the embrace of capitalism, the blurring of ideology has left Labor in search of an identity. Yet the decline of the Left in general can be traced back to the very beginning of the state—to an infatuation by Mapam with all things Soviet and David Ben-Gurion’s obsession about the Lavon affair. While the Left squabbled internally and fragmented, the Right built bridges and coalesced to eventually become the permanent party of power.
Determination of Dimensions of Glenoid Cavity from other Scapular Parameters
Authors: Shabeer Khurram , Billah Motasim , Baloch Abdul Hafeez , Shahbaz Mudassir , Majeed Nadia , Sharif Kanwal
Published: October 2022

Background: Different pathological conditions are associated with the anatomical variations in glenoid cavity. For getting insights into these variations the anthropometric parameters knowledge is highly required. Objective: The purpose of the study was the determination of the anthropometric relationship present between the left and right side of the glenoid cavity of the scapula and the application of the obtained knowledge in the forensic medicine. Place and Duration: In the department of anatomy, Multan Medical and Dental College and Bacha Khan Medical Complex Swabi for six months duration, from January 2021 to June 2021. Material and Methods: The data of 190 patients included in the study, was collected from the anatomy department of our institute. The sample was withdrawn from the non-deformed and well macerated scapulae bone of the 190 patients. The calibrated sliding digital caliper was used to measure the anthropometric parameters of glenoid cavity. The glenoid height, width and index were calculated by SPSS software. Results: The 34.8±4.0 (R=38 ± 4.98 and L=27.9-46.78) and 24.9 ±3.90 (R=27.2 ± 3.43 and L=20.1- 36) was the calculated mean standard deviation of Maximum glenoid height (MGH) and Maximum glenoid width (MGW) respectively. The statistically significant and greater values of MGH and MGW on the right side were obtained by using ANOVA and t-test. While calculated values of glenoid Index (GI) was smaller on the right side as compared to the left. Conclusion: The kinanthropological applications of the scapula are indicated by the study that which side can be more commonly used. This study provides with in-depth knowledge of biological profiling and develops better understanding required during reconstruction of the damaged skeleton. Keywords: Glenoid cavity, Maximum glenoid height (MGH), Maximum glenoid width (MGW).
Cardio Vascular Autonnomic Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes Patients with Microalbuminuria
Authors: Naqvi Syed Waqas Aslam , Anjum Rubina , Shah Auqib Ghulam , Abbas Jawad , Ahmed Salman , Raza Syed Ali
Published: October 2022

Objective: Main objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction in type-2 diabetes patients with microalbuminuria. Study Design: Descriptive/ observational study Place and Duration: Department of Cardiology, DHQ Hospital Alpurai, Shangla, from December, 2021 to May, 2022. Methods: Total 70 patients of both genders diagnosed diabetes 2 mellitus were presented in this study. Patients were aged between 20-80 years. Patients details demographics were recorded after taking written consent. Prevalence of cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction with microalbuminuria was assessed by statistical analysis. Microalbuminuria was diagnosed among patients if urinary albumin excretion was >30-300mg/g and graded into mild, moderate and severe according to value of urinary albumin excretion was (20–50 mg/24 hr, 50–100 mg/24 hr, 100–300 mg/24 hr). Complete data was analyzed by SPSS 20.0 version. Results: Out of 70, 38 (54.3%) were males and 32 (45.7%) were females. Mean age of the patients were 49.71±17.8 years with mean BMI 28.41±9.42 kg/m2. Mean ACR of microalbuminuria was 166.7±47.8 mg/gm. Among 70 cases, mild microalbuminuria was found in 28 (40%) cases, moderate microalbuminuria was among 31 (44.3%) and 11 (15.7%) was severe microalbuminuria. Lethargy was the most common symptom found in 25 (35.7%) followed by anorexia 20 (28.6%). Frequency of Cardiac autonomic neuropathy was 58 (82.86%), Parasympathetic dysfunction found in 59 (84.3%) and sympathetic dysfunction was among 62 (88.6%). Conclusion: We concluded in this study that the cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction in type-2 diabetes patients highly associated with microalbuminuria with increased systolic diastolic pressure and heart rate. Keywords: Microalbuminuria, Type 2 Diabetes, Cardio autonomic dysfunction
A Comparison Between Functional Results in Intra-Articular Displaced Calcaneus Fractures Managed with Conservative and Operative Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Hussain Farukh , Bhutto Ali Muhammad , Ahmed Waseem , Palh Hussain Bux , Mahar Sijad Ahmed , Laghari Ahmed Raza , Keerio Niaz Hussain
Published: October 2022

Aim: To make a comparison between functional results in intra-articular displaced calcaneus fractures which are treated conservatively and operative treatment Study design: A randomized controlled trial Place and Duration:This study was conducted at ward 17 JPMC Karachi from January 20221 to January 2022. Methodology: This study includes 32 individuals who had displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures. These individuals were classified into two groups, each group with 16 individuals. They were randomly assigned to either operative or conservative treatment. Clinical results, as well as radiological results (Modified Rowe’s score), were assessed at a 1-year follow-up. Results: All results were measured using Modified Rowe’s score. With a 1-year follow-up of the operative group, according to Modified Rowe’s score, 6 individuals had excellent results representing 37.5%, 8 individuals had good results representing 50%, and only 2 individuals had satisfactory results representing 12.5%. On the other hand, with a 1-year follow-up of the conservative group, only 2 individuals had excellent results representing 12.5%, 7 individuals had good results representing 43.75%, 5 individuals had satisfactory results representing 31.25%, and 2 individuals had poor results representing 12.5%. A few challenges were seen in each group. In the operative group, delayed wound healing was a complication seen in 2 cases while in the conservative group, peroneal tendonitis, subtalar arthritis and malunion were seen as a complication. Conclusion: In conclusion, the operative group was seen to be more effective to cure displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures rather than the comparative group. Only a few complications, better functional recovery, early rehabilitation, and early weight bearing were seen in the operative treatment. Keywords: Calcaneus fractures, functional outcome, rehabilitation, conservative treatment
Awareness of Chronic Kidney Disease, Medication, and Laboratory Investigation among Tertiary Care Hospitals in Karachi
Authors: Ali Syed Tajammul , Amir Amani , Adnan Farzana , Moon Farya , Anwar Sadiqa
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) continues to remain high globally, up to 13.4% by one estimate. Objectives: The main objective of the study is to find the awareness of chronic kidney disease, medication, and laboratory investigation in different tertiary care hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan. Material and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Naimat Baigum hospital and different tertiary care hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan. The data was collected with the permission of ethical committee of hospital. Informed consent was taken from all the selected patients. The data was collected through a designed questionnaire which include all the basic and demographic data. Results: The data was collected from 1000 patients of both genders. The mean age range was 45±5.67 years. The median age, blood pressure, blood urea nitrogen, serum creatinine and urine specific gravity were presented in table 01. Patients with CKD had significantly lower hemoglobin, and higher reticulocyte counts, CRP and inflammation also present in patients with CKD. Conclusion: It is concluded that awareness about CKD in patients were low and its prevalence continues to remain high and is likely to increase globally. Keywords: CKD, Patients, Nephrology, CRP, BUN
Diagnostic Accuracy of Doppler Ultrasonography for the Testicular Torsion in Patients with Acute Scrotum taking Intraoperative Findings as Gold Standard
Authors: Tahir Muhammad Yaseen , Ahmed Hafiz Zaheer , Hassaan Muhammad , Noor Bishir Ahmad , Zubair Muhammad , Rasheed Burhan , Anwar Usama
Published: October 2022

Objective: To analyze the diagnostic accuracy of Doppler ultrasonography in detecting acute testicular torsion in patients presenting with acute scrotal pain against the surgical findings as Gold Standard. Material and methods; Cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of surgery and Radiology of Indus Hospital, Lahore Watim Medical College, Rawalpindi and Niazi Medical and dental college, Sargodha over 6 months. Total 111 males of age 15-45 years having acute scrotal pain (12-48 hours) and testicular torsion diagnosed clinically were enrolled using non-probability-purposive sampling. Doppler ultrasonography was performed on every patient by single radiologist, by using TOSHIBA Just Vision USG machine equipped with curvilinear probe and Doppler USG facilities. Then patients were referred for surgery which was performed by one team, and per-operative findings were documented. Results: Mean age of patients was 29 ± 6.52 years. Average duration of scrotal pain 18.12 ±5.03, average scrotal pain was 7.17 ± 1.50. Forty-three (38.7%) patients had moderate pain, 68 (61.3%) had severe pain. On doppler ultrasonography testicular swelling was seen in 106(95.5%), decreased echogenicity was absent, 100 (90.1%) patients had decreased blood flow. The sensitivity and specificity of doppler ultrasonography was 98.06% and 87.5%, respectively taking surgical findings as gold standard. Positive and negative predictive value of doppler ultrasonography were 99.02% and 77.78% respectively, diagnostic accuracy of Doppler ultrasonography was 97.3% taking surgical findings as gold standard Conclusion: Our finding suggest, this modality of Doppler ultrasonography can be used to detect testicular torsion in patients having acute scrotum as it has reliable sensitivity (98.06%), specificity (87.5%) as well as high diagnostic accuracy (97.3%). Keywords: Scrotal pain, Echogenicity, Testicular swelling, Doppler ultrasonography, Torsion
The Success of the Bishop-Koop Surgery in Newborns with Meconium Ileus and Congenital Intestinal Atresia When Compared to Divided Stomas
Authors: Iqbal Asad , Pandit Gauri Shankar , Azam, Muhammad Tayyab , Karim Safina , Rasool Hafiz Mubashir , Burki Nahida , Pandit Ranjana Kumari , Akhtar Nadeem
Published: October 2022

Objective: The purpose of this study is to compare the Bishop-Koop procedure (BK) to the divided stoma in newborns with meconium ileus (MI) and congenital intestinal atresia. Study Design: Retrospective study Place and Duration: Children Hospital PIMS.Dec-2021-Jun 2022 Methods: There were seventy six neonates were presented in this study. Included neonates had meconium ileus (MI) and congenital intestinal atresia (CIA) and admitted to Hospital for surgery. Pateints were equally divided in two groups. Group I received divided stoma (DS) among 38 neonates and group II received Bishop-Koop procedure (BK) in 38 cases. Outcomes among both groups were compared in terms of surgery time, complications, and hospital stay. Mean standard deviation was used for data presentation. Results: There were 42 males (21 in each group) and 34 female (17 in each group) neonates among all cases. Mean age of the neonates in group I was 8.5 ± 4.16 days. Meconium ileus was found in 21(55.3%) in group I and 20 (52.6%) in group II and the rest of the neonates among both groups had congenital intestinal atresia. Mean operative time in group I was higher 180.7 ±9. 34 minutes as compared to group II 110.3 ± 7.26 minutes. We found that hospitalization in group II was lower 3.11 ±5. 40 days as compared to group I 10.2± 9.17 days. Frequency of complications in group I was higher found in 8 (21.5%) cases as compared to group II in 4 (10.5%) cases. Conclusion: In comparison to DS ostomies, we came to the conclusion that the BK approach is a safe, dependable, and acceptable technique for newborn surgery with a low risk of complications and shorter operating time and duration of hospital stay after ostomy closure. Keywords: Divided Stoma, Bishop-Koop, Meconium ileus , Congenital Intestinal Atresia, Complications
Functional Outcome in Patients with Hemorrhagic Stroke
Authors: Nadeem Muhammad , Kakar Iftikhar Ali , Khan Shair Zaman , Khan Samiullah , Mohiuddin Zafar , Ishfaq Muhammad
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Hemorrhagic stroke is a condition in which the weakened blood vessels ruptures and bleed into surrounding brain parenchyma or in surrounding meningeal spaces. Despite of current advances in determining of its pathophysiology and new treatment approaches, acute hemorrhagic stroke remain a least treatable stroke and the overall mortality ranges from 20 to 40%. Objective: To determine functional outcome in patients with hemorrhagic stroke. Materials and methods: This study was cross sectional descriptive study carried out at the Department of Medicine, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar for duration of six months from January 2022 to July 2022. Data collection was done for all the patients by using pre-designed Performa. Data was entered in Excel sheet and analysis of data was done by employing SPSS version 17. Results: Functional outcome according to GCS score among 181 patients was observed as 13(7%) patients had good recovery (return to pre injury functional level), 32(18%) patients had moderate disability (deficit with ability to look after self), 54(30%) patients had severe disability (in able to look after self), 44(24%) patients had persistent vegetative state (no higher mental functions), 38(21%) patients had death (no vital signs). Conclusion: Our study concludes that in our setup 7% patients had good recovery, 18% patients had moderate disability, 30% patients had severe disability, 24% patients had persistent vegetative state while the motility rate was 21% patients. Keywords: functional outcome, hemorrhagic, stroke.
Prevalence of Vitamin-D Deficiency and its Associations with Skin Color In First Trimester Pregnant Women
Authors: Zameer Farina , Memon Quratulain , Zehravi Ferrukh , Aziz Sumaiya , Mushtaq Nazia , Soomro Naeem Ahmed
Published: October 2022

Background: Background and Aim: Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy has negative clinical consequences, such as associations with glucose intolerance, pre-eclampsia, preterm birth and intra-uterine growth retardation. The rate of vitamin D deficiency in first trimester pregnant women differed depending on their skin colour. Objective: The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of vitamin-D deficiency and its association with skin color in first trimester pregnant women, at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi. Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on 156 vitamin-D deficient first trimester pregnant women at Derma Clinic, Fatimiyah Hospital, Karachi from during the period from July 2021 to March 2022. Ethical approval was taken from the hospital’s ethical committee. All the twin pregnancy women >18 years with parathyroid history, chronic malabsorption, HIV, liver disease, and suspected drug use were excluded. Vitamin-D deficiency was referred to as <20 ng/mL against sufficient >20 ng/mL. Written informed consent was taken from each individual. During routine examination of pregnancy, approximately 10 mL blood sample was collected and centrifuged. Serum was extracted and analyzed for vitamin-D deficiency. SPSS version 25 was utilized for data analysis. Results: The overall mean age in vitamin D sufficiency and deficiency was 30.45 and 28.91 years respectively. The incidence of vitamin D deficiency was 53.8% (n=84). Of the total, about 72 (46.2%) pregnant women were vitamin D sufficient. The mean serum concentration (25- hydroxyvitamin D) was 25.9 ng/mL (95% CI, 24.5-27.5) in vitamin-D sufficient group and 10.7 ng/mL (95% CI, 9.5-11.5) in vitamin-D deficient group women. Deficiency in Vitamin-D was significantly found in dark-skinned women compared to light-skinned women (OR 2.56; 95% CI 1.1-6.35) based on the most parsimonious model when adjusted for vitamin D supplement, age, smoking, BMI, and parity. Conclusion: The present study found that the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women was 53.5%. The differences in prevalence and 25-OH vitamin D levels mainly rely on maternal skin color, highlighting the need for supplementation programs and consequent screening for pregnant women particularly, dark-skinned pregnant women. Keywords: Vitamin D deficiency, Skin Color, First Trimester, Pregnant women
Knowledge of Female Dental Students of KKU Regarding Pulp Revascularization Treatment
Authors: Naz Fariha , Qasim Muhammad , Munir Nadia , Khan Abdul Samad , Chaudhry Sana , Alshahrani Manal Hussain , Alshahrani Sara Ali
Published: October 2022

Aim: To assess the knowledge of female dental students of KKU about pulp revascularization procedure. Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to female students of 5th and 6th year and to dental interns. Collected data were analysed with descriptive statistics using SPSS (V19). Results: 137 contributors filled the proforma. Highest percentage of students (35%) considered pulp revascularization as the best treatment for immature necrotic permanent teeth in terms of tooth survival and 45.3% believed to have strongest tooth structure with this procedure as compared to other options. 68.6% of the participants had never attempted this procedure. 53.3% of the students were not sure about the outcome of the treatment. Only 31.4% of the students were aware of need of post and core as a contraindication forprocedure. 52.6% participants chose the option of little instrumentation with sodium hypochlorite irrigation for canal cleaning and 27.7% considered CaOH as a best intracanal medicament. According to majority of students (44.5%) continued root development with absence of signs and symptoms were the best indications of successful treatment. Conclusion: Majority of the students had the knowledge of regenerative endodontics as a viable treatment option for immature permanent teeth with necrotic pulps but were unaware of the details of the procedure and case selection criterion. Students should be given detailed clinical knowledge of this procedure so that in their future clinical practice they consider it among other options either for treatment or do case selection for referrals to specialists. Keywords: pulp revascularization; knowledge; dental students.