bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison between digital vaginal examination and ultrasound parameters to assess fetal head station and position in labour
Authors: Pandey Yashaswi , G. C. Apernapriya , K. S. Rajarajeshwari , S. Kalyani
Published: September 2024

Background: The aim was to study the comparison between digital vaginal examination and ultrasound parameters to assess fetal head station and position in labour. The objective was to determine the level of agreement and to compare the findings of clinical examination with intrapartum ultrasound in the determination of fetal head station and position in labour.
Methods: A prospective cohort study was done over a period of 12 months in a tertiary centre. 86 patients were followed up by digital vaginal examination and intrapartum ultrasound for determining the fetal head position and station in active labour. Categorical variables were presented in number and percentage, and continuous variables presented as mean±SD and median. Qualitative variables were correlated using Chi-square test. A p value of <0.05 was considered statistically signiﬁcant.
Results: The absolute agreement between DVE and intrapartum USG for determining FHP was 43.02% in labour with a composite agreement of 66.67%. The absolute agreement between DVE and Intrapartum USG for determining fetal head station was 68.6% in labour. Accuracy of ultrasound to correctly diagnose fetal head position in labour was found to be 82.14%.
Conclusions: DVE is a subjective tool which can fail to detect the correct fetal head position and station in labour in presence of certain conditions like caput succedaneum and moulding during active labour.
Perinatal mortality audit in a tertiary healthcare center in Uttar Pradesh: a retrospective study
Authors: Sharma Bandana , Malviya Himani , Malik Anchal , Swayam Neha
Published: September 2024

Background: Perinatal mortality remains a significant global health issue, reflecting the quality of maternal and neonatal care. In Uttar Pradesh, India, where healthcare challenges are pronounced, understanding the specific factors contributing to perinatal mortality is crucial. This study aims to analyse and evaluate the patterns, causes, and contributing factors of perinatal mortality in a tertiary healthcare center in Kanpur.
Methods: This retrospective observational study was conducted at GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. Data on maternal and fetal characteristics were collected from hospital files and neonatal outcomes from the NICU. Inclusion criteria included stillborn babies born after 28 weeks of gestation and newborns who died within the first 7 days of life. Cases were excluded if they were preterm, of low birth weight, or delivered outside the hospital. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data.
Results: Among 6,123 deliveries, 212 perinatal deaths were recorded, yielding a perinatal mortality rate of 3.46%. The mean maternal age was 27.67 years. A majority of perinatal deaths (75.5%) involved women with no antenatal care. The leading causes of death were prematurity (23.5%), asphyxia (15.6%), and respiratory distress syndrome (11.8%). Hypertensive disorders, antepartum haemorrhage, and severe anemia were the most common maternal complications. The study revealed significant risks associated with multiparity, lack of prenatal care, and low birth weight.
Conclusions: Reducing perinatal mortality in Uttar Pradesh requires a comprehensive approach, including improved access to antenatal care, strengthened healthcare infrastructure, and community education. Addressing these factors is essential for enhancing maternal and neonatal health outcomes and reducing perinatal mortality rates.
Efficacy of combined hysteroscopy and laparoscopy in the evaluation and management of female infertility at a tertiary care center
Authors: Rakholia Reha , Donthu Kiranmayi , Sinha Shweta , Sharma Sangeeta , Himabindu Y. , Swapnil  , Dubey Ambika
Published: September 2024

Background: Infertility, defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the inability to achieve pregnancy after one year of unprotected intercourse, is a significant health concern. The study aimed to assess the efficacy of combined hysteroscopy and laparoscopy in diagnosing and managing female infertility, focusing on their impact on pregnancy success rates in a tertiary care setting.
Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted on 170 infertile women aged 20 to 40 years at GSL Medical College from January 2022 to December 2023. Diagnostic and therapeutic hysterolaparoscopy was performed to identify and treat intrauterine and tuboperitoneal abnormalities. Data were analyzed to determine the prevalence of different infertility factors and the effectiveness of these procedures in enhancing fertility outcomes.
Results: Of the 170 cases, 129 (75.8%) were diagnosed with primary infertility, and 41 (24.1%) with secondary infertility. The most common abnormalities detected included tubal infertility (19.4%) and endometriosis (14.1%). The overall pregnancy success rate was 31.18%, with significant contributions from ovulation induction, IUI, and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Spontaneous pregnancies were infrequent, highlighting the importance of medical intervention.
Conclusions: Combined hysteroscopy and laparoscopy are effective tools for evaluating and managing female infertility. These procedures are particularly valuable in diagnosing and treating conditions like tubal infertility, endometriosis, and uterine anomalies, leading to improved pregnancy outcomes.
Fetomaternal outcome of referred obstetrics patients in tertiary care centre
Authors: Dwivedi Seema , Sahu Monica , Malviya Himani
Published: September 2024

Background: Pregnancy is a natural physiological process, with most cases being low-risk and managed safely at primary healthcare centers. However, the timely referral of high-risk pregnancies to specialized care is crucial to prevent complications and reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. In India, particularly in rural areas, the referral system’s efficiency is vital in improving feto-maternal outcomes. Despite improvements in maternal mortality rates, the referral system faces challenges, such as poor coordination and delayed referrals, undermining further reductions in maternal mortality. This study examined the outcomes of emergency obstetric transfers to a tertiary hospital, focusing on the reasons for these transfers and the impact of specialized care on maternal and neonatal health.
Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted at GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, over a six-month period from January 1, 2024, to June 31, 2024. Data were collected on maternal and fetal demographic characteristics, clinical and obstetric conditions, and neonatal outcomes from hospital records. The study population included all obstetric cases >28 weeks referred to the department of obstetrics and gynecology.
Results: Out of 2459 deliveries, 718 cases (29.2%) were referred, with the majority (78.6%) in the 21-30 age group. Most referrals were multipara (54.4%) and from district hospitals (43.8%) and CHCs (41.4%). The main reasons for referral were pre-eclampsia (13.6%), previous caesarean sections (11.4%), and anemia (12.4%). Maternal morbidity was observed in 244 cases (34%), with anemia, postpartum hemorrhage, and eclampsia being the most common complications. Maternal mortality occurred in 12 cases, primarily due to hypertensive disorders, coagulopathy, and sepsis. Among 735 births, 81.2% of babies were discharged without complications, 14.5% required NICU admission, and 4.3% were stillborn.
Conclusions: Timely referral and specialized care are critical in managing high-risk pregnancies and improving maternal and neonatal outcomes. Strengthening first referral units (FRUs) and training healthcare workers are essential steps to enhance the referral system and reduce the burden on tertiary care facilities.
Menstrual hygiene and its awareness among adolescent girls-a study from an urban area
Authors: Anne Shreya , K. Vijayalakshmi
Published: September 2024

Background: Menstrual hygiene management is vital for the health and well-being of adolescent girls, especially in developing countries like India, where menstruation is surrounded by cultural taboos and stigmas. These societal attitudes can impact physical and psychological health, making MHM crucial for dignity, comfort, and infection prevention. In urban areas of India, despite better access to education and healthcare compared to rural regions, many girls still face challenges such as limited access to sanitary products, inadequate school facilities, and insufficient menstrual health education. Addressing these issues is essential for achieving Sustainable Development Goals related to health, education, gender equality, and sanitation.
Methods: This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate menstrual hygiene awareness and practices among 500 urban adolescent girls aged 11-16 years who had attained menarche. A structured questionnaire developed by Chettinad Hospital's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology was used, covering awareness of menstruation, hygiene practices, and access to products.
Results: The study found that most of the participants had good knowledge when it came to awareness of menstruation, but faced limitations in understanding it’s management and the social restrictions associated with it.
Conclusions: This study shows that there is progress in menstrual hygiene management but also reveals ongoing challenges. Effective interventions should focus on improving menstrual education, providing resources, and combating cultural stigmas to support adolescent girls to manage menstruation with dignity and confidence.
Prolonged neuroglycopenia in a type 1 diabetic pregnancy: a case report
Authors: Nhalil Kusumam Vilangot , Mathew Marin Mariyam , Narayanan Saikrishna , Balathil Ranjana
Published: September 2024

Hypoglycemia in pregnancy is a metabolic abnormality associated with substantial morbidity. Here we report the adverse events triggered during pregnancy in a primi with type 1 diabetes. A 19-year-old primi, type 1 diabetic since 13 years of age and history of recurrent seizures since fourth month of pregnancy presented at 28 weeks with severe hypoglycemia. Clinico-radiological impression of a metabolic encephalopathy secondary to prolonged neuroglycopenia was kept. She underwent preterm caesarean section and delivered a 1.86 kg baby. She was weaned off the ventilatory support and discharged on POD 38 on tracheostomy T piece. After that she continued treatment from local hospital, and expired 2 weeks later. presently her child is 4 years old, healthy with age-appropriate milestones.
High risk pregnancy with sacrococcygeal teratoma
Authors: Sharma Snigdha , Sharma Arti , Maletha Madhukar
Published: September 2024

Sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is the most common tumor of the newborn period. Most cases are diagnosed prenatally during ultrasound imaging. If fetal hydrops develops, urgent intervention is done to minimize fetal morbidity (or mortality). Management depends on fetal lung maturity and tumor size. Most cases are benign and require only minimal intervention. Once fetal maturity is achieved at 37 weeks, scheduled delivery is planned. Complete resection of tumor including coccyx is vital to prevent malignant recurrence. Strict follow up and AFP monitoring is important. Small percentage become malignant and can occur even after tumor removal.
Effect of mobile telephony on male reproduction: a review
Authors: Jayram  , Kumar Mukesh , Srinivasa M. S.
Published: September 2024

Mobile telephony is not very old phenomenon, it functions based on electro-magnetic-radiation (EMR). Mobile telephony has eased the communication. Almost ninety percent work are done using mobile telephony. Therefore, use and users of mobile telephony are increasing rapidly and significantly daily. Recently, some published research studies show that mobile telephony affects the human health and reproductive system too. Percentage of cancer and tumor cases have also enhanced significantly all over the world. In animal it is well established that electro-magnetic radiation (EMR) affects male reproductive system and fertility. Articles being published recently also suggested that over-use of mobile telephony affects the semen profile of human. But contrary to this, some researchers have claimed that mobile telephony does not adversely affect the human male reproductive system. Therefore, this article reviews all important published research studies on effect of mobile telephony on male reproductive system and future direction to fight this invisible environmental pollution (if it is really affecting).
Exploring the traits, genetic variability and antibiotic resistance of salmonella serovars in poultry farming in Pakistan
Authors: Mehmood Muhammad D , Ul-Haq Huma A , Habib Rabia , Amin Faisal , Amin Yasir
Published: September 2024

Salmonellosis in poultry have been reported worldwide as the major cause of gastrointestinal foodborne illness and unembellished losses to the poultry industry. The current study aimed to isolate, purify, and characterize the species in suspected chickens during natural outbreaks in commercial poultry farms in Pakistan.

A total of 50 dead birds were randomly selected and examined for postmortem from each of the 10 farms located in different areas of Punjab and Sind provinces of Pakistan. Liver and cloacal swab samples from each of the birds showing typical lesions were collected and inoculated on Salmonella-shigella agar (SSA), Xylose-Lysine deoxycholate agar (XLD) and CHROM agar (CA). The DNA of the isolates was extracted and amplified using an flhB gene specifically designed primer for Salmonella. The gene sequences of the different isolates were analyzed using the NCBI portal and a phylogenetic relationship was established (DNA-Star version 2.0).

Small black center colonies with translucent margins appeared after 24 hours of incubation at 37°C, showing a 379bp PCR product. The validated sequences were deposited in the NCBI database with accession numbers PP393497 through PP726904. Gene sequence analysis revealed two different serovars of Salmonella species (13%) and (80%) while the remaining isolates did not predict any similarity to the NCBI database.

The isolates showing more than 99% similarity to accession numbers are CP011365, CP129209, CP011365, CP129206, CP011365, CP011365, CP011365, CP129206, CP011942, CP129209, CP129206, CP129209, LR792395and CP100724. Finally, most gram-negative bacteria are sensitive erythromycin, and tetracycline, and they also showed resistant to ofloxacin and gentamycin.
Digital Inclusion Strategies: A Primer for Latin American Policymakers
Authors: García Zaballos Antonio , Jorge Sonia , Dalio Maribel , Makwakwa Onica , Albornoz Basto Nicolas
Published: September 2024

Digital policies without inclusion principles risk underperforming and having a reduced impact. As more countries look to scale up their digital economies and create favorable investment conditions for information and communication technologies, inclusion will be a critical factor in distinguishing between localized and widespread impact. Early investment in digital inclusion leads to greater returns, economically and socially, for policymakers. This report provides a broad landscape to inform policymakers who are about to embark on the process of writing a digital inclusion strategy or policy. It assumes a national-level context; however, lessons and details presented here may be applied to an international, subnational, or municipal level, too.
Las nuevas supersticiones. Marcos del discurso anticientífico y recomendaciones para una divulgación preventiva
Authors:   Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Campos Rabadán Minerva , Rojas Andrés Raúl , Álvarez-Peralta Miguel
Published: September 2024

El objetivo de Las nuevas supersticiones. Marcos del discurso anticientífico y recomendaciones para una divulgación preventiva, es exponer los elementos más característicos de los discursos anticientíficos o pseudocientíficos que circulan en las redes sociales y en la calle: en nuestro mundo, que ahora es digital y global. Es importante conocer en qué consisten y cómo operan para estar prevenidas como ciudadanas y como profesionales de la información y la comunicación, como docentes y periodistas. La publicación incluye un estudio en profundidad acompañado de una breve guía didáctica y de buenas prácticas. En conjunto, apunta a las cuestiones más problemáticas del tratamiento mediático (pero también social) de estas teorías anticientíficas o pseudocientíficas.
Isidore of Seville and his “codification” of law (etym. 5.1-27)
Authors: Jońca Maciej
Published: September 2024

In the first part of chapter V of Etymologiae, Isidore of Seville collects and discusses the most important issues pertaining to law and justice. His analysis leads today’s lawyers to a surprising conclusion: narration is not typical to ancient linguistic treaties but to today’s legal codifications. Unlike the lengthy and casuistic arguments of ancient and medieval jurists, Isidore’s entries are concise, general and abstract. Transposing today’s templates of legislative techniques onto Etymologiae, Isidore of Seville may be considered one of the precursors of modern codifiers of law. He himself, despite the effect achieved, did not think of himself in such categories.
Encyclopaedia of Isidore of Seville as polyphony (based on Etymologiae, I–III)
Authors: Krynicka Tatiana
Published: September 2024

The life of Isidore hid under the shadow of his writing. Generations of Europeans learned about the world from its most famous work – Etymologiae. The author of this impressive compilation was a bishop dedicated to God’s people, advisor to Visigoth rulers, propagator of monastic life, ardent preacher, benefactor of the poor, leader of synod sessions. He was neither a scholar, nor a traveller, not a lawyer, a farmer or a doctor. His knowledge of the world was literary. Etymologiae was a kind of a cento, whose building blocks were breves tabellae (passages from works of other writers). In effect, Etymologiae may be considered a polyphonic work, from which the voice of the author himself reaches the reader from afar.
Preliminary comments on the genesis of the concept of natural law in the approach taken by St. Isidore of Seville
Authors: Zalewski Bartosz
Published: September 2024

The aim of this study is to discuss information on the origins of natural law (ius naturale) in Etymologiae (Etymologiarum sive Originarum libri XX) written by St. Isidore of Seville (d. 636). Such a choice of the subject matter seems reasonable mainly because research on Christian concepts of natural law as a rule places the study of St. Thomas Aquinas’s natural law theory as its focal point. Previous Christian concepts are only briefly touched upon. Meanwhile, they have immense historical significance that have determined the entire Christian reflection on the idea of natural law since as early as the 13th century.
The research allows a conclusion that the definition of natural law constructed by St. Isidore of Seville, along with the examples presented in his Etymologiae, is an exceptional creation that has no clear archetype in juridical and non–juridical sources. It quite clearly presents elements taken from Ulpian. However, the very essence of natural law as a normative system, that connects all people (not people and animals) due to their “natural instinct” (instinctus naturae) and that is independent of the will of the positive legislator, remains under a marked influence of the Christian thought.
H.L.A. Hart on Legal Moralism and Social Morality
Authors: Cuypers Stefaan E.
Published: September 2024

After explaining legal moralism, this paper introduces the so-called “Hart-Devlin debate” on sexual morality in the philosophy of law. First, it reviews Hart’s revisions of Mill’s no-harm principle to cope with some counterexamples that favor the legal enforcement of morality even in the presence of consent or the absence of physical harm. Then, the paper examines the main arguments for both the disintegration and conservative theses of the legal moralists Devlin and Stephen, together with Hart’s replies to them. Furthermore, it relates the Hart-Devlin debate, reframed as a controversy between “thin” and “thick” legal moralists, to different conceptions of social morality Oxford philosophy of the 1950s and 1960s. Finally, the paper indicates why a qualified moral conservatism, also with regard to sexual morality, is warranted if the very notion of morality is given due consideration.
“Philosophy Can Also Have Its Chiliasm.” Immanuel Kant’s Preparation for the Philosophical Project of Perpetual Peace
Authors: Kupś Tomasz
Published: September 2024

In the following article I will discuss the context in which Kant used the theological concept of chiliasm. Kant introduced the concept of chiliasm to reflect the complexity of the feasibility of the idea of the highest good in the world. To achieve this, Kant made an effort to liberate chiliasm from an exclusively theological meaning and gave it a meaning consistent with his own philosophy. The introduction of the concept of “philosophical chiliasm” represents an alternative to the strategy of the realization of the idea of the highest good presented in Critique of Practical Reason. We need not think of the feasibility of the highest goals of morality as those guaranteed by God alone. Since at least 1784 Kant has made it clear that the feasibility of these goals is also conceivable on the basis of the guarantees of nature itself. Philosophical chiliasm is thus Kant’s original answer to the question of the feasibility of the idea of the highest good in the world. The final answer is given in Towards Perpetual Peace.
WOKE – Irracjonalna idea walki o lepszy świat
Authors: Mazur Jan
Published: September 2024

Zjawisko określane mianem woke stanowi konkretyzację lewicowej, neomarksistowskiej idei walki o lepszy świat. Najogólniej rzecz biorąc, oznacza „przebudzoną” świadomość rasizmu i braku sprawiedliwości społecznej. Sam termin, w obecnym zradykalizowanym znaczeniu, zafunkcjonował na początku XXI wieku. Charakterystyczne przejawy woke to walka o sprawiedliwość społeczną, kultura anulowania, kultura „płatków śniegu” i kultura krzywdy. Każde z tych czterech ujęć generalnie oznacza aktywizm społeczny skupiony na walce z systemowymi represjami różnych grup społecznych. Można stwierdzić, że woke i związana z nim irracjonalna ideologia wokeizmu stanowią trend, który wywiera znaczący wpływ na mentalność ludzi, przenikając do życia społecznego, polityki, biznesu, szkolnictwa, kultury a nawet religii. Z chrześcijańskiego punktu widzenia niezbędne jest demaskowanie autorytarnego charakteru woke i fanatyzmu jego zwolenników. Ideologia wokeizmu stanowi problem cywilizacyjny, który koniecznie należy przezwyciężyć, aby nie stała się nowym, postmodernistycznym autorytaryzmem na wzór dawnego marksistowskiego „socjalizmu realnego”.
Komunikowanie polityczne Konferencji Episkopatu Polski podczas kampanii parlamentarnej w 2023 roku
Authors: Leśniczak Rafał
Published: September 2024

Celem podjętych badań była analiza komunikacji instytucjonalnej Konferencji Episkopatu Polski podczas kampanii parlamentarnej w 2023 r. Analizą objęto komunikaty biskupów zamieszczone na oficjalnej stronie episkopat.pl i opublikowane w okresie od 1 stycznia 2023 do 13 października 2023, jak również ogólnopolskie tygodniki katolickie „Niedziela” i „Gość Niedzielny” z okresu od 8 sierpnia 2023 do 13 października 2023. Uwzględniono ponadto stanowisko tzw. mediów toruńskich (Radia Maryja, Telewizji Trwam). Zastosowano metodę analizy dyskursu, analizy zawartości oraz metodę przeglądu literatury. Podczas kampanii parlamentarnej w 2023 r. polscy biskupi byli na poziomie komunikacji instytucjonalnej niezaangażowanymi aktorami politycznymi. Hierarchowie nie wspierali rządu Zjednoczonej Prawicy i zdystansowali się od niego politycznie. Z kolei ogólnopolskie media katolickie aprobowały działania polityczne kandydatów Zjednoczonej Prawicy. Artykuł zwiększa wartość poznawczą w obszarze komunikowania politycznego Konferencji Episkopatu Polski.
Fatores de risco e prevalência das infecções oportunistas em gestantes com HIV atendidas em um hospital público e universitário do Sul do Brasil
Authors: Schiavenin Luisa , Daros Stedile Fernanda , Meneghello Fuentefria Alexandre , Gnatta Diego
Published: September 2024

Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar a prevalência de infecções oportunistas durante a gestação de mulheres portadoras do HIV e os possíveis fatores de risco que podem estar relacionados. Método: foi realizado um estudo transversal prospectivo com gestantes vivendo com HIV acompanhadas no ambulatório de pré-natal de alto risco do Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre entre abril e outubro de 2022. Os dados foram obtidos através de entrevistas às pacientes, via formulário, e por meio dos resultados de exames microbiológicos e imunológicos coletados nos prontuários eletrônicos de cada gestante. Resultados: Foram incluídas 41 gestantes, das quais 30 (73,17%) apresentam uma ou mais infecções oportunistas, sendo as mais frequentes as causadas pelos patógenos Gardnerella vaginalis (29,3%) e Streptococcus agalactiae (24,4%). Dezesseis (39,1%) gestantes apresentaram contagem de linfócitos T CD4+ ? 350 cél/mm3 e 10 (24,4%) tiveram carga viral detectável. Quanto ao perfil demográfico e social, a maioria era de cor preta (43,9%), com ensino médio incompleto (31,7%) e com renda familiar média de 1 a 2 salários mínimos (43,9%). Conclusão: a prevalência de gestantes vivendo com HIV acometidas por uma ou mais infecções oportunistas foi alta (73,2%) e quatro entre dez apresentaram contagem de linfócitos T CD4+ menor que 350 cél/mm3, classificando-as como imunossuprimidas, sugerindo possível baixa adesão ao TARV. Fatores socioeconômicos, como escolaridade e renda, podem contribuir com o surgimento das infecções oportunistas.
New Trends in the Labor Market in the Context of Shared Economy
Authors: Dirgová Eva , Janičková Jana , Klencová Jana
Published: September 2024

The topic of the article is linked to the Europe 2020 strategy's attributions, to the key factors for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and its chosen core objectives – employment and education. The aim of the article is to define the possibilities of activation, involvement in social and economic changes, especially under the influence of information and communication technologies, which are shaped as innovative, alternative opportunities on the traditional labor market. The achievement of the objective was supported by the results of the primary qualitative survey.
İklim Krizinin Medyada Ele Alınışı: Akademik Eğilimlerin ve Çalışmaların Bibliyografik Analizi
Authors: Çoban Keneş Hatice
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışma, 2000-2023 yılları arasındaki 23 yıllık süreçte Türkiye’de iklim değişikliğine dair medyada yer alan haberleri ve söylemleri ele alan akademik çalışmaları analiz etmektedir. İklim krizi, günümüzde en büyük çevresel tehditlerden biri olarak kabul edilmekte olup, Türkiye de bu etkileri derinden hissetmektedir. Bu bağlamda medya, farkındalık yaratma ve bilgilendirme konusunda kritik bir rol oynamaktadır. Özellikle de medyanın kitleselliği ve kitlelere ulaşma hızı göz önüne alındığında iklim değişikliğinin farklı sonuçları ile medyada yer alıp almadığı, nasıl ve ne kadar yer aldığı kamuoyunun bilinçlenmesinde, kamusal baskı oluşmasında, konunun politik mecralarda tartışılmasında etkilidir. Aynı şekilde iklim değişikliğinin toplum, çevre, nüfus, ekonomi ve benzerine etkilerinin bilimsel olarak tartışılması, akademik kamuoyunda paylaşılması da, politika yapıcıların, sivil toplum örgütlerinin konuya dikkatlerinin akademik düzeyde çekilmesinde önemlidir. Bu çalışmanın amacı iklim değişikliğinin yarattığı sonuçların medyada yer alma biçimlerini sorunsallaştıran akademik metinleri analiz etmektir. Böylelikle iklim değişikliğinin medyada (televizyon, online/basılı gazeteler, sosyal medya, kitaplar, reklamlar, filmler, diziler vb.) nasıl ele alındığını sorunsallaştıran bilimsel çalışmalar bibliyografik olarak analiz edilerek iletişim çalışmaları alanındaki akademik ilginin haritası çıkarılacak ve saptamalarda bulunulacaktır.
Cultivating Flesh Fly Larvae as a Sustainable Feed Source for the Ornamental Fish (Carassius auratus)
Authors: Sharawi Somia Eissa
Published: September 2024

Background: Providing ornamental fish (Carassius auratus), with nutritious and sustainable food sources is an increasingly important part of that process. Flesh flies (Sarcophaga spp.) have a high content of nutrient in their larval stage, which make their bodies grow quickly during their larval phase. Methods: The nutrient composition of Sarcophaga larvae and their effect as a feeding source on C. auratus growth during the process were studied. In a laboratory, Sarcophaga larvae were cultured on shrimp shells and C. auratus fed on Sarcophaga larvae were compared to C. auratus fed on commercial food. Result: Crude protein content of 52.5% was remarkably high, followed by crude lipid (30.2%), crude fibers (9.8%) and finally crude ash (7.5%). Our results showed also a significant improvement in growth performance of C. auratus fed on Sarcophaga larvae, with a median weight of 25.3 g compared with the control group (17.3 g) by the fourth week, indicating significant advantages for C. auratus fed on Sarcophaga larvae. In this study, Sarcophaga larvae are examined as a sustainable and nutritious source of food for C. auratus fish. Using insect larvae for aquaculture should be further refined and evaluated for long-term benefits and safety.
Análise do sistema de aproveitamento de água pluvial a partir da medição dos usos finais de água
Authors: Sebben Oneda Tânia Mara , Ghisi Enedir
Published: September 2024

Este artigo tem por objetivo a análise do aproveitamento de água pluvial para usos não potáveis em uma residência. Foram feitas as medições de vazão em cada ponto de consumo e a estimativa de usos finais após o acompanhamento do consumo durante quinze dias. Na sequência, foram feitas simulações no programa Netuno, versão 4, considerando ou não a existência de reservatório superior e a substituição por água pluvial em dois cenários: (i) bacias sanitárias e torneira de jardim e (ii) bacias sanitárias, torneira de jardim, máquina de lavar roupas e torneira do tanque. Os resultados mostraram que o aparelho de maior utilização foi o chuveiro, seguido da máquina de lavar roupas. Nas simulações do aproveitamento de água pluvial, os resultados mostraram que não houve diferenças significativas com a utilização do reservatório superior, com exceção do volume extravasado de água. O número de dias em que a demanda de água pluvial foi totalmente atendida foi superior a 90% para todos os casos, o que é bastante positivo. Conclui-se que a área de captação, a demanda de água para fins não potáveis, o tamanho do reservatório, assim como os valores das tarifas de água influenciam muito na viabilidade do projeto.
Preservação cultural em Brasília
Authors: Barbosa Daniela Pereira
Published: September 2024

Este artigo examina o processo de preservação do patrimônio cultural em Brasília, destacando questões centrais e marcos relevantes na temática. A análise aborda tanto o Plano Piloto, núcleo central e valorizado da cidade, quanto os núcleos satélites localizados em sua periferia. Inicialmente, são analisados os debates em torno de normativas de preservação do Conjunto Urbanístico de Brasília (CUB), área delimitada pelo Plano Piloto e seu entorno imediato. O CUB é protegido em três esferas: local pelo Governo do Distrito Federal, mundial pela UNESCO (1987) e federal pelo IPHAN. Esse processo evidenciou a relevância do projeto original de Lucio Costa nas definições relacionadas à preservação da cidade. No entanto, o patrimônio cultural de Brasília vai além do Plano Piloto e inclui construções centenárias em Planaltina, edificações em madeira da época da construção da cidade e infraestrutura urbana dos núcleos satélites de Taguatinga e de Ceilândia. Esses tombamentos ocorreram paralelamente ao desenvolvimento de Brasília, ampliando o debate sobre seu patrimônio. A análise conclui destacando como o discurso que valorizou esse patrimônio periférico buscou incluir sua representação na consolidação da monumentalidade e representatividade da capital brasileira.
Fostering Metacognition and Feedback Loops in a Summer Undergraduate Research Program: A Pilot Study
Authors:   Nevada State University, Gomez Kaytlin , Curtis Chad ,   Nevada State University
Published: September 2024

Undergraduate research experiences are a documented high-impact practice affecting student learning, attitudes, and career outcomes. However, many of these reported benefits are associated with longer-term research experiences. This study pilots the use of a small group metacognition activity in a 10-week summer undergraduate research program. It was hypothesized that early intervention with metacognition activities in group settings could improve student outcomes by reducing early challenges in the onboarding process. The efficacy of the group metacognition activity was evaluated with a postprogram survey employing a Likert scale. The outcomes of this pilot study suggest that small group metacognition activities can reduce research anxiety, promote cohort building, foster peer-to-peer learning, and encourage self-improvement throughout the research program.
Integrating a DEI Focus in a CURE Development Model Across STEM Departments
Authors:   Towson University, Norman Leann , Gough Laura ,   Towson University, Hemm Matthew ,   Towson University, Doyle Jacqueline ,   Towson University, Elkins Kelly ,   Towson University, Jara Brian ,   Towson University, Miranda Rommel ,   Towson University
Published: September 2024

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Inclusive Excellence initiative funded 57 institutions to improve capacity to include all students in STEM education and research activities. At Towson University, a professional development (PD) program funded by this initiative helped STEM faculty design course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) and incorporate inclusive approaches in class instruction. Core components of the PD centered around training in diversity, equity, and inclusion approaches. An overview of the PD program is presented along with common barriers to creating CUREs and potential solutions for sustaining these pedagogical changes. Over five years, 35 faculty developed 25 CUREs in biology, chemistry, computer science, math, and geosciences. Many aspects of this PD can be maintained without external funding and can be replicated elsewhere.
The Benefits and Challenges of Collaborative Research Involving Undergraduate Participants
Authors:   Susquehanna University, Henry Geneive E.
Published: September 2024

The advantages of collaborative research partnerships are well documented. However, these partnerships are sometimes challenging to implement in undergraduate research programs. This commentary addresses two models of collaborative research (comentorship and multimentor protégé) and the associated benefits and challenges.
Motivated Mentorships: How Reasons for Undergraduate Research Predict Scholarly Outcomes
Authors:   Eastern Kentucky University, Gore Jonathan S. , Carmichael Miya ,   Eastern Kentucky University
Published: September 2024

Mentorship experiences involve a variety of motives, but some are more effective than others. The authors hypothesized that personal autonomous reasons (PARs, “for me”) and relational autonomous reasons (RARs, “for us”) for engaging in undergraduate research would be associated with better perceived and scholarly outcomes, whereas controlled reasons (CRs, “I have to”) would be associated with worse outcomes. Fifty-five undergraduate students presenting their mentored projects at university-hosted poster events completed surveys indicating their reasons for working on their project, their perceptions of their project and mentorship, and the number of past and planned future presentations, projects, and mentorship experiences. The results indicated that both PARs and RARs were associated with positive outcomes, but PARs were mostly associated with the project, whereas RARs were mostly associated with the mentorship.
Understanding the Peer Review Process and How to Respond: Tips for SPUR Authors
Authors: Mabrouk Patricia Ann
Published: September 2024

Understanding journal norms, viewing peer review feedback constructively, and responding appropriately through revisions to the manuscript text and the Response to Reviewers document are essential elements of a successful manuscript revision. This brief editorial discusses these elements. Responding to peer reviewer feedback is a normal part of the publication process at Scholarship & Practice of Undergraduate Research (SPUR). In this editorial, I offer some tips on how to do this effectively, improving your chances of being published in SPUR and doing this in a shorter time.
The principal's role in environmental education for junior high school students
Authors: Syahri Mohammad
Published: September 2024

Environmental development programs in schools are vehicles for developing the nation's character from an environmental perspective. National character education is important in realizing citizens' awareness of the environment and knowing their rights and obligations. Currently, our environmental conditions are getting worse, and thus, environmental education for future generations is very urgent. This study aimed to identify and determine the role of school principals in environmental education programs and policies in schools, with a focus on gathering information about environmental management education programs in schools, and the implementation of Environmental Care with the Adiwiyata Program. This study used a qualitative approach. The instruments used were interviews, observations, and questionnaires. Principal, Deputy Principal for Curriculum, Deputy Principal for Students, Instructors, and Students were the participants of the study. The findings showed that the implementation of environmental education programs in schools, in general, is good, especially for school environmental policies, participatory-based environmental activities, and management of environmental supporting facilities, but in the future, it must be further developed.
Keywords: Environmental education; policy; school; students.
Detection of NS1 Antigen in Serologically Confirmed Dengue Cases at least after 5 Days of Infection
Authors: Poddar* Sudipta , Hati Amiya Kumar
Published: September 2024

Objectives: The objective of this paper is to detect the NS1 antigen beyond 5 days of infection in serologically confirmed dengue cases in whom both NS1 antigen and IgG and IgM antibodies were assessed.
Anatomical Variations of Osteomatal Complex: An Endoscopic Study
Authors: Mahajan Anukaran , Mahajan Anupama , Gupta Karunesh , Verma Pankaj
Published: September 2024

Introduction: The prevalence of Anatomical variations of Osteomeatal Complex (OMC) is well documented that can alter the drainage pathways of the sinuses resulting in recurrent or chronic sinusitis. A detailed knowledge of these anatomical variants can help the endoscopic sinus surgeons to restore normal sinus ventilation with minimum trauma and morbidity.
Prevalence of Periodontitis in Patients with Ischemic Heart Diseases
Authors: Literat* Andra Daniela , Boșca Adina Bianca , Feurdean Claudia Nicoleta , Uriciuc Andrei Willi , Băbțan Anida-Maria , Ionel Anca , Pop Andreea Simona , Ilea Aranka
Published: September 2024

Background: Periodontitis is currently the main cause of the loss of dental units, thus having a strong impact on the quality of individuals’ life. Cardiovascular disease and periodontitis have a diverse range of etiological factors and common risk factors. The correlation between periodontal disease and various systemic conditions, including cerebrovascular disease, heart disease and atherosclerosis, is now recognized. Furthermore, periodontitis is considered to be the most common oral disease in the adult population.
The Saga of Vitamin D Discovery
Authors: D Saraví Fernando , E Carra Graciela
Published: September 2024

While rickets is known as a pediatric bone disease since the 17th century, its etiology remained obscure until the 20th century. During the first decades of the last century evidence from several sources suggested that rickets could be prevented or cured with either cod liver oil or exposure to ultraviolet light. In 1922 a compound present in cod liver oil, distinct from the already known vitamin A, was identified as a steroid, although its precise chemical structure still remained uncertain for several years. The newly identified antirachitic compound was named vitamin D. The findings leading to its discovery are briefly reviewed..
LGBTQIA+-inclusive humanitarian action in the Philippines
Authors: Emmanuel A. Abesamis Luis , Hrynick Tabitha
Published: September 2024

Humanitarian crises affect diverse populations in complex ways, often exacerbating pre-existing vulnerabilities and inequalities. Among those disproportionately impacted are LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and other SOGIESC – sexual orientations, gender identities, and sex characteristics) individuals and communities. In the Philippines – a country that frequently experiences humanitarian emergencies, such as pandemics, conflict, and environmental hazards – LGBTQIA+ people face unique challenges. Both LGBTQIA+ people and the challenges they face are often overlooked in humanitarian action – from the planning stage to the implementation and evaluation of initiatives This SSHAP Brief aims to provide local and regional non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and others involved in development and humanitarian programming in the Philippines with key considerations for addressing the complex needs of LGBTQIA+ people in humanitarian contexts. It seeks to support humanitarian actors to design and implement more effective, equitable and inclusive activities. To this end, the brief examines the social, economic and legal landscape for LGBTQIA+ groups, exploring their specific capacities and vulnerabilities during crises and offering practical guidance. Drawing on academic and grey literature and consultations with academic, humanitarian and community experts, this brief also bridges a gap between short-term crisis response and long-term transformational change. This brief emphasises the importance of LGBTQIA+ inclusion across all phases of humanitarian action. Ultimately, it aims to contribute to building more resilient LGBTQIA+ communities and a more inclusive humanitarian sector in the Philippines.
Key considerations: Balancing epidemic preparedness and response with humanitarian protection in Ugandan refugee settlements
Authors: Mylan Sophie
Published: September 2024

Humanitarian actors in Ugandan refugee settlements face the dual challenge of preparing for and responding to epidemics, while providing essential humanitarian assistance. They must balance their international mandate to protect refugees and uphold human rights with a variety of public health measures to safeguard refugees, humanitarian workers and Ugandan host communities from epidemic threats. This complex task also involves addressing broader regional, national and international public health implications of uncontrolled epidemic spread. Previous SSHAP briefs have described specific considerations regarding cross-border dynamics between Uganda and neighbouring countries in the context of epidemics. The brief Key Considerations: Cross-Border Dynamics Between Uganda and South Sudan in the Context of the Outbreak of Ebola, 2022 highlights the complex movement of people across the highly porous – and sometimes contested – South Sudan-Uganda border, which cuts through multiple ethnic groups. It describes mobility as related to networks of kin, livelihoods, trade, education, healthcare, and the search for safety and security. The brief suggests that Ebola preparedness and response activities need to be locally appropriate, paying specific attention to the livelihoods of people in this region. Another brief specifically highlights the need to consider the context specific vulnerabilities of refugees in Uganda in relation to epidemics. This brief builds on these insights and presents considerations for five areas of epidemic preparedness and response in Ugandan refugee settlements, drawing on the experience of COVID-19 and its implications for humanitarian protection. It focuses on refugee settlements in north Uganda, drawing on ethnographic data collected during COVID-19 in Palabek refugee settlement, Lamwo district. This is combined with insights from published research, grey literature, and discussions with government employees and humanitarian actors engaged in the Ugandan refugee response.
A comunhão das sociedades metodistas: uma resposta à atomização da fé cristã
Authors: Malheiros Isaac , Boechat Davi
Published: September 2024

Este artigo procura avaliar uma manifestação histórica proeminente dos atributos coletivistas e comunitários inerentes à fé cristã, nomeadamente, o envolvimento metodista com pequenos grupos, supervisionado por John Wesley, e seus efeitos na comunidade religiosa. A investigação é feita por meio de uma revisão de literatura, e inicia-se com uma apresentação concisa da gênese histórica das sociedades metodistas e das reuniões de classe. As deliberações subsequentes centrar-se-ão na dedicação ao cuidado mútuo dentro de pequenos grupos e nos esforços contemporâneos que visam o renascimento deste legado metodista. Através desta pesquisa é possível concluir que o modelo metodista pode ser uma resposta adequada às tendências contemporâneas de atomização da fé e individualismo na experiência religiosa.
A Re-reading of Pitirim Sorokin’s Sociology: To Commemorate The Publication of Thirteen Volumes of his Collected Works
Authors: Golovin Nikolay
Published: September 2024

This 30-volume edition of the Collected Works of Russian-American sociologist Pitirim Aleksandrovich Sorokin (1889–1968), the publication of which is ongoing with support from the Komi Republic Government (Russian Federation), is unique and the most extensive in Russian sociology. The review article critically assesses the preparation for publication of 13 volumes that cover almost the entire Russian period of the sociologist’s work. The introductory articles to the volumes not only introduce him to the reader, but also collectively provide an overview of the classic sociologist’s scientific program and the stages of its implementation. Carefully selected by the publishers, reviews of P.A. Sorokin’s books by his contemporaries, attached to the volumes of the Collected Works, and an excellent scientific and reference apparatus (indexes of names and cited literature) allow us to reconstruct the historical and scientific context of P.A. Sorokin’s theoretical and methodological thought, with a few exceptions regarding the racial theories that penetrated sociology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Controversial terminological solutions in translating the conceptual apparatus from English into Russian were examined. Today P.A. Sorokin’s landmark studies need to be reconsidered through a new lens and reevaluated given how much time has passed and that the current historical situation in our country and in the world is no less complicated than the period during which his work was created. As such, the points of accession to P.A. Sorokin’s ideas, primarily in the theory and methodology of sociology, have been identified: his underestimated contribution to the development of the General Theory of Social Systems and the Methodology of the Study of Value Systems in the dynamics of society.