bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalência de infecções sexualmente transmissíveis utilizando testes rápidos em usuários transgêneros em ambulatório de diversidade de gênero de Vitória (ES)
Authors: Saldanha Fenísia Gabrielle Carvalho , Vaz Letícia Viana , Costa Franco Luís Salume , Reis Helena Lúcia Barroso dos , Almeida Susana Lamara Pedras , Miranda Angélica Espinosa , Moura Helena Giacomini , Boldrini Neide Aparecida Tosato
Published: February 2022

Introdução: A prevalência de vírus da imunodeficiência humana na população transgênero é desproporcional quando comparadas à população geral e eles podem ser igualmente vulneráveis a outras infecções sexualmente transmissíveis, mas o risco de infecções sexualmente transmissíveis entre pessoas transgênero permanece pouco estudada. Essa população enfrenta barreiras socioeconômicas e estruturais que levam ao aumento de risco de infecções sexualmente transmissíveis, como estigma e discriminação, pobreza, desemprego e falta de acesso a cuidados de saúde. Objetivo: Descrever a frequência de infecções sexualmente transmissíveis por meio de testes rápidos em usuários transgêneros em ambulatório diversidade de gênero do Hospital Universitário Cassiano Antônio de Moraes. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo observacional, transversal, realizado em usuários transgêneros atendidos no Hospital Universitário Cassiano Antônio de Moraes durante 2018 a 2021. Após assinatura do Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido, foi feita coleta de dados por questionário estruturado e realizaram-se testes rápidos para vírus da imunodeficiência humana, Estudo Laboratorial de Doenças Venéreas, HbsAg e vírus da hepatite C. A análise de dados foi realizada no programa estatístico SPSS (v. 21.0). Resultados: Foram realizados testes rápidos em 103 pacientes. Desses, 32,0% são mulheres transexuais, 63,1% são homens transexuais e 4,9% não se identificam com esses gêneros. Na população em estudo a prevalência de vírus da imunodeficiência humana, sífilis, hepatite B e C foram, respectivamente, 2,9%, 4,9%, 1,0% e 1,0%. Entre eles, todos os testes positivos foram em mulheres transgênero. Conclusão: Tendo em vista que a prevalência de infecções sexualmente transmissíveis é maior na população trangênero comparada à população geral, este estudo teve como finalidade descrever a frequência de algumas das infecções sexualmente transmissíveis mais relevantes. Os resultados dos testes rápidos possibilitaram a abordagem terapêutica e seguimento ambulatorial desses pacientes. A taxa de prevalência de infecção pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana encontrada no grupo de mulheres transgênero foi mais baixa que a encontrada na literatura internacional. Considerando a vulnerabilidade e estigmatização em torno da população estudada, torna-se evidente a necessidade de incentivo em políticas saúde pública e pesquisas populacionais nesse grupo.
Priority populations on Brazilian HIV/AIDS prevention campaigns
Authors: Mariz Fabiana Nunes de Carvalho , Pereir Luiza de Lima , Silva Pâmela Araújo da , Magalhães Izabela Junqueira , Oliveira Cristhiane Campos Marques de , Trombetta Marihá Thaís , Borges Daniel Martins , Carvalho Alvaro Macedo de , Araújo Carla Nunes de
Published: February 2022

Introduction: According to the Brazilian Ministry of Health, priority populations are composed of adolescents and young adults, people of color, homeless people, and indigenous communities and fragile groups that are more vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. Contrary to the global downward trend in the number of new HIV cases, the Brazilian priority groups show increasing rates. Therefore, the importance of HIV/AIDS prevention and informational campaigns focused on these groups is important. Objective: This study aims to perform a documental research on the national HIV/AIDS prevention campaigns to determine which ones focused on priority populations. Methods: This analysis was based on data from publicity pieces of HIV/AIDS prevention campaigns from 1998 to 2020. The search and examination of these campaigns were conducted on the Brazilian Department of Chronic Conditions Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections of the Ministry of Health website. Results: From a total of 85 promoted campaigns in the period, only 9 had the adolescent and young adult population as the target audience, despite the increase in AIDS detection rate in these groups. Furthermore, none of them focused on the other priority groups nor presented information about combination HIV prevention. Conclusion: The data evidence the need for elaborating more HIV/ AIDS prevention campaigns to reach priority populations. Actions aiming to inform and protect these groups, as well as making prevention and treatment methods easily accessible, are key for fighting HIV/AIDS spread and ensuring a healthy future.
Sensibilidad a gentamicina en aislamientos de neisseria gonorrhoeae con fenotipos MDR Y NO-MDR en Argentina, 2017–2019
Authors: Gianecini Ricardo Ariel , Cuenca Noelia , Gonzalez Melisa , Cristaldo Paula , Oviedo Claudia , Galarza Patricia
Published: February 2022

Introducción : Actualmente, la emergencia de aislamientos de Neisseria gonorrhoeae resistentes a la azitromicina y/o ceftriaxona pone en riesgo la efectividad de la terapia antimicrobiana dual. Gentamicina en combinación con azitromicina surge como alternativa terapéutica principalmente ante falla de tratamiento y/o pacientes alérgicos a cefalosporinas. Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la actividad in vitro de gentamicina en aislamientos de N. gonorrhoeae con fenotipo multirresistente (MDR) y no-MDR en Argentina. Métodos: Se estudiaron 2595 aislamientos colectados por el PROVSAG entre 2017 y 2019. La CIM a los antimicrobianos se realizó de acuerdo al documento CLSI M07-A10. Un aislamiento MDR fue definido como: sensibilidad disminuida/resistencia a un antimicrobiano actualmente recomendado (ceftriaxona, cefixima o azitromicina), más resistencia, al menos a otros dos antimicrobianos (penicilina-G, tetraciclina y/o ciprofloxacina). Resultados: Un alto porcentaje de aislamientos resulto resistente a penicilina-G (47,1%), tetraciclina (34,3%) y ciprofloxacina (74,3%). Aislamientos no-sensibles a azitromicina (CIM:8805,2μg/mL) se incrementaron de 1,7% (2017) a 4,2% (2019). Aunque no se detectaron aislamientos resistentes a ceftriaxona, un total de 2,3% (2017) y 4,6% (2019) mostraron valores de CIM 8805,0,06 μg/mL (considerados con sensibilidad-reducida). Un 7,0% del total de aislamientos presento un fenotipo MDR. Las CIMs a gentamicina estuvieron comprendidas entre 1–16 956,g/mL y la CIM50/90 fue 8 μ/mL. No se observaron diferencias significativas en las CIMs a gentamicina en aislamientos con fenotipo MDR y no-MDR. Los aislamientos con fenotipo MDR y no-MDR en Argentina no mostraron resistencia a gentamicina. Sin embargo, en similitud a estudios en otras regiones geográficas, un elevado porcentaje de aislamientos mostró sensibilidad intermedia (CIM:8–16 μg/mL). Conclusion: Estos resultados muestran a gentamicina como una posible opción de tratamiento en Argentina. La emergencia de aislamientos de N. gonorrhoeae con fenotipo MDR llevan a la necesidad de un fortalecimiento de los sistemas de vigilancia para la detección de resistencias emergente y búsqueda de nuevas opciones tratamiento.
Prevalência de papilomavírus humano em travestis e mulheres transexuais em Goiânia/GO — resultados preliminares
Authors: Oliveira Brunna Rodrigues de , Guimarães Amanda de Oliveira , Silva Bruno Vinícius Diniz e , Santos Kamila Cardoso dos , Magalhães Larissa Silva , Amorim Karlla Antonieta Caetano , Teles Sheila Araujo , Santos Silvia Helena Rabelo dos , Saddi Vera Aparecida , Carneiro Megmar Aparecida dos Santos
Published: February 2022

Introdução: O papilomavírus humano (HPV) é infecção sexualmente transmissível mais comum em todo o mundo, podendo causar verrugas genitais, lesões pré-cancerosas e câncer. A principal forma de prevenção dessa infecção é a vacina, pois atualmente não existe tratamento específico para o vírus. A população transexual apresenta um amplo espectro de vulnerabilidades que são determinantes para a aquisição de infecções sexualmente transmissíveis, como a infecção por HPV. Objetivo: Estimar a prevalência de DNA de HPV na região anal em travestis e mulheres transexuais em Goiânia, Goiás. Métodos: Estudo transversal conduzido em 268 travestis e mulheres transexuais utilizando a metodologia Respondent-Driven Sampling. As amostras para a pesquisa de DNA de HPV foram obtidas por autocoleta (região anal) e, posteriormente, submetidas a extração e amplificação pela reação em cadeia pelapolimerase. Resultados: A prevalência preliminar de HPV-DNA na região anal foi de 76,9% (intervalo de confiança 95% 71,35–81,78). Conclusão: Os dados mostram elevada prevalência de HPV em travestis e mulheres transexuais, e a infecção por HPV é um fator de risco causal no desenvolvimento do câncer anal. Portanto, a detecção precoce de HPV em uma população-alvo para as infecções sexualmente transmissíveis deve ser realizada, visando à adoção de medidas que possam reduzir essa infecção, a exemplo de elaboração de políticas públicas de prevenção como a vacinação, ajudando a diminuir a incidência e a mortalidade por neoplasias associadas ao HPV.
Tendência temporal da sífilis em Mato Grosso, Amazônia Legal, 2010–2019
Authors: Souza Tony José de , Assis Júlia Maria Vicente de , Pires Jussara Conceição Santos , Lima Solange da Silva
Published: February 2022

Introdução: A sífilis é uma doença infectocontagiosa transmitida por via sexual e materno-fetal por meio do agente etiológico Treponema pallidum, obtendo como classificação da doença, respectivamente, a forma adquirida e congênita. A sífilis é um importante problema de saúde pública no Brasil e no mundo, evidenciado pelas altas taxas de detecção na população adulta. Objetivo: Analisar a tendência temporal da taxa de detecção de sífilis adquirida na população adulta (15 anos a 59 anos) residente em Mato Grosso, Amazônia Legal, 2010-2019. Métodos: Estudo ecológico, do tipo série temporal, pautado em dados secundários do censo demográfico de 2010 do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística e do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação. A população do estudo foi composta da taxa de detecção de sífilis adquirida registrada na população adulta residente em Mato Grosso, de 2010 a 2019. Os dados do estudo foram coletados em etapa única, no período de 17 e 18 de janeiro de 2021, por meio de acesso ao sítio do Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde e do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística. A estimativa da taxa de detecção de sífilis foi realizada por meio de estatística descritiva, na qual taxa de detecção de sífilis adquirida = total de casos novos de sífilis adquirida registrados em adultos/população adulta residente em Mato Grosso no período do estudo X 100.000 habitantes. Para realização do estudo, obedeceu-se aos dispositivos contidos na Resolução nº 466/2012 do Conselho Nacional de Saúde. Resultados: Ao longo dos anos do estudo foram registrados 6.873 casos novos de sífilis em Mato Grosso, e a incidência registrada em 2010 era de 0,8/100.000 habitantes, saltando para 20,3/100.000 habitantes em 2015 e 51,5/100.000 habitantes em 2019. Conclusão: Os achados evidenciam tendência crescente da taxa de detecção de sífilis na população adulta de Mato Grosso e reforçam a necessidade do enfrentamento da epidemia de sífilis no estado por meio de politicas públicas.
Perfil clínico e epidemiológico de indivíduos com 50 anos e mais com vírus da imunodeficiência humana/aids acompanhados no ambulatório de doenças infecciosas e parasitárias de um hospital universitário em Niterói (RJ)
Authors: Santana Pedro Paulo Corrêa , Andrade Marilda , Gurgel Jonas Lírio , Melo Enirtes Caetano Prates , Góes Fernanda Garcia Bezerra , Spindola Thelma , Valente Geilsa Soraia Cavalcanti , Rembold Simone Martins , Matias Thainá Ferreira , Braga André Luiz de Souza
Published: February 2022

Introdução: A partir do século XXI, a pandemia da aids ganhou visibilidade com novos sujeitos de estudo — os indivíduos com 50 anos ou mais. A necessidade de estudos com esses sujeitos envolve a melhoria da qualidade de vida, aumento da sobrevida pelo sucesso com os antirretrovirais e eficácia de estratégias para enfrentamento de impotência sexual. Objetivo: A partir disso, tem-se como objetivo deste estudo caracterizar o perfil clínico e epidemiológico dos indivíduos idosos com vírus da imunodeficiência humana/ aids que fizeram acompanhamento no ambulatório do Serviço de Doenças Infecciosas e Parasitárias do hospital universitário. Métodos: Tratou-se de um estudo epidemiológico descritivo, inferencial e retrospectivo a partir dos registros de idosos com vírus da imunodeficiência humana/aids acompanhados no ambulatório em Niterói (RJ). Resultados: Os resultados do estudo apontaram uma expressa proximidade entre o número de homens 54 (53%) e mulheres 48 (47%) infectados pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana, predominância de homens solteiros/separados, 40 (74%), e mulheres viúvas, 16 (33%). Na orientação sexual foi observada a prevalência de heterossexuais e homossexuais masculinos e, entre as mulheres, a heterossexualidade. Em referência aos casos de vírus da imunodeficiência humana na família, houve diferença significativa entre os sexos (qui- -quadrado, p=0.0184), pois as mulheres apresentaram um número expressivo de maridos/companheiros infectados–17 (35%). As coinfecções/doenças oportunistas têm sido a causa de internação desses idosos, pois muitas vezes descobrem a soropositividade para o vírus da imunodeficiência humana, já manifestando a aids. As causas mais prevalentes de internação, no sexo masculino e feminino, foram por pneumocistose, tuberculose pulmonar, neurotoxoplasmose e pneumonia bacteriana. Conclusão: O envelhecimento populacional é um fato e, somado à vulnerabilidade dos idosos a infecções sexualmente transmissíveis, leva ao profissional de saúde a responsabilidade de planejamento de ações que visam à disseminação de informação voltada à educação sexual desse público, pois estão sexualmente ativos e necessitam postularem-se preventivamente para redução da infecção e transmissibilidade.
Preliminary identification of potential phytochemical components as antiviral agents against Dengue Virus 2: An in silico study
Authors: Banerjee Amrita , Pal Souvik , Das Mohapatra Pradeep Kumar , Samanta Saptadip
Published: February 2022

Dengue fever is an infectious disease of the dengue virus. It becomes a severe problem, particularly prevalent in the tropics and the subtropical countries. The disease can make a life-threatening illness at any age of the people. Still, there is no definite treatment regimen for dengue infection. Nature is a vast reservoir of precious phytochemical substances that can be explored to develop new phytotherapeutics for dengue treatment. Using natural resources either directly as pharmaceuticals or as a structural base for chemical synthesis can optimize the development of new antiviral agents against dengue. In this paper, we have tried to determine the therapeutic potentialities of some natural products as the dengue antiviral agents through in silico study. We had studied the inhibitory pattern of five phytochemical components (baicalein, fisetin, fucoidan, hyperoside, β-carboline) against the dengue envelope protein of dengue virus serotype-2. Among the components, baicalein and β-carboline were the potential phytochemicals that can inhibit the early step of viral infection after binding with dengue envelope protein. Other phytochemicals did not show satisfactory results. This result will be helpful for the development of new medicines from natural resources.
Antimalarial, cytotoxic and antioxidant activities of 14 medicinal plants from Sudan
Authors: El Bashir Ibrahim B. E. , Kordofani Maha Y. , Yagi Sakina , Al-Atar Abdulrahman A. , Qahtan Ahmed A. , Abdel-Salam Eslam M. , Alkahtani Abdullah M. , Al-Mansoub Majed A. , Ahmed Ali Ammar Mohammed , Batah Ali M. , Zengin Gokhan
Published: February 2022

Fourteen plants endogenous to Sudan were selected to evaluate their total phenolic content, antioxidant, antimalarial and cytotoxicity potential in the present work. Extracts were prepared by maceration of each plant material in chloroform: methanol (C: M; 1:1 v/v) mixture. The antioxidant activity was determined by measuring the radical scavenging effects against 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS), and ferric-reducing (FRAP) capacity. The antiplasmodial activity was determined using the NF54 strain of Plasmodium falciparum. Cytotoxicity was evaluated towards human colorectal carcinoma cell line (HCT-116), human hormone-sensitive and invasive breast cancer cell line (MCF-7), and human hormone-resistant breast cancer cell line (MDA-MB-231), in addition to endothelial normal EAhy-296 cell line. Results showed that the plants' total phenolic and flavonoid contents were variable. Of the 14 plant species, only Burnatia enneandra showed high in vitro antiplasmodial activity (IC50 5758 ɳg/mL). Some plants possessed considerable free radical scavenging ability and reducing power. Coccinia grandis fruit extract (IC50 13.23 ± 0.51 μg/mL) and Geigeria alata root extract (IC50 35.54 ± 0.27 μg/mL) displayed the highest DPPH and ABTS scavenging activity, respectively. Striga hermonthica whole plant extract exhibited the highest FRAP reducing power (107.15 ± 0.11 nmol Fe+2 eq./mg). At a 100 μg/mL concentration, Dioscorea hirtiflora bulb extract displayed the highest cytotoxicity (74.23 ± 03.72%), followed by Mitragyna inermis fruit extract (65.28 ± 04.60%) against HCT-116 cell line. Aerva javanica leaf extract showed toxicity to the MDA-MB-231 cell line (50.82 ± 07.46%) at 100 μg/mL. The current study results showed that endogenous medicinal plants might represent a rich source of natural antioxidant, antimalarial and antitumor agents.
Kids are Kids: Corona-Proofing Early Childhood Programs in the Republic of Korea
Authors:   Department of Early Childhood Education, College of Public Health and Welfare, Woosong University, Republic of Korea, Ronquillo Carolyn Victoria
Published: February 2022

As of January 26, 2021, around 18.8 percent of confirmed COVID-19 patients in the Republic of Korea were in their 50’s and only 3.75% were children below 10 years old. This figure may just be a drop in the bucket, yet the profound effects of this global pandemic on young children’s development cannot be overlooked. COVID-19 has not yet been considered a “children’s disease” because of very few confirmed cases and for those who have contracted it, the fatality rate has been very low. Relying on an aggressive trace-test-and-quarantine program, South Korea has so far weathered this crisis without major lockdowns. It has been hailed by various countries for “flattening the curve” in a short period of time. This paper investigates how the education sector in South Korea responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. It documents the educational experiences in making the Nuri Curriculum more relevant and effective as significant educational adjustments were put into action to deal with the new policies related to South Korea’s COVID-19 response. A description of the innovative alternative practices in terms of the physical and temporal environments as well as curricular strategies implemented in Kindergarten schools and child care centers are elaborated in this paper. This is supplemented with feedback gathered from interviews with early childhood educators, which reveal both the difficulties and psychological rewards that they have experienced.
Assessing the Adequacy of Aesthetic Nature and Maintenance of School Grounds of the Lagos State Public Schools: A Step Toward Sustainable Development
Authors: Alabi Olaide
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of aesthetic nature of school grounds of Lagos state public schools: a step toward sustainable development. Two research questions were raised for the study. Multi-stage sample was used, where forty-six schools were purposively selected from two districts to participate in the study. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and checklist and questionnaire were used to collect data. The reliability coefficients of the instruments were found to be 0.85 and 0.84. The findings show that Lagos State Junior Secondary Schools did not regard the major relevance of the aesthetic nature of school grounds, such as good quality hedges; walkways, flower beds, ornamental trees, grassed fields, car parks and assembly grounds, therefore they do not have quality aesthetic designs for school grounds. On how schools were maintained with regards to floods during the rainy season, results show that the following categories of these agents participated in controlling flood: 22 (48%) schools enjoyed government intervention; 13 (28%) schools made use of students to control flood and 11 (24%) enjoyed no assistance from any quarters. None of the schools received parents’ intervention. It was therefore recommended that government should ensure that school grounds should be given special attention and should be designed to add befitting attraction to the school environment.
Impact of Covid-19 Lockdown on Engineering Education System; A Survey Based Case Study in Pakistan
Authors: Haider Farhan , Bhatti Samiullah
Published: February 2022

The education system in Pakistan is suffering a lot of challenges in this modern world of advanced technologies. The engineering and technical education system is implementing modern techniques to improve the quality of education. The current disaster of coronavirus has badly affected the operation of engineering education in Pakistan, and student and faculty members are suffering from several issues in implementing a successful online education of digital semester. Each stakeholder has their own problems to make online education efficient. A questionnaire survey has been conducted with students as well as faculty members of engineering disciplines from different institutions. Different problems and issues are discussed with both stakeholders to observe the flaws which have been suffered by Pakistan’s higher education in the engineering sector. The effect of teacher’s academic profile, their attitude, professional field experience and advanced skills were discussed with 1000 students randomly. Similarly, 100 faculty members were questioned regarding the problems of the digital education system and pandemic effects on their performance. Various observations are concluded with this short survey-based research, and some suggestions are provided to improve the quality of education in this pandemic situation. The proposed solutions include the training sessions for teachers to get quipped with digital technologies, enforcement of lab sessions by opening all institutions at least one day a week, and professional experience requirements for the eligibility of academic staff.
U-Pb VEIN CALCITE DATING REVEALS THE AGE OF CARLIN-TYPE GOLD DEPOSITS OF CENTRAL YUKON AND A CONTEMPORANEITY WITH A REGIONAL INTRUSION-RELATED METALLOGENIC EVENT
Authors: Pinet Nicolas , Davis William J. , Petts Duane C. , Sack Patrick , Mercier-Langevin Patrick , Lavoie Denis , Jackson Simon E.
Published: February 2022

Laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) U-Pb dating of hydrothermal calcite associated with the waning stage of mineralization is used to constrain the age of Neoproterozoic-hosted Carlin-type gold deposits in central Yukon, Canada. Samples exhibiting minor textural complexity show low dispersion of individual spot analyses and define Tera-Wasserburg lower intercept ages between 75.1 ± 2.5 and 71.2 ± 4.3 Ma. Samples with U-rich microfractures and/or a second generation of calcite associated with vein reopening record the primary stage of calcite growth related to hydrothermal activity at ca. 74 Ma and a younger ca. 48 Ma event related to fluid-assisted U mobility. The minimum age for mineralization at ca. 74 Ma overlaps with a maximum age based on a zircon U-Pb date of 74.1 ± 1.0 Ma for a gabbro dike that is locally altered and mineralized. These time constraints indicate that mineralization is ca. 74 Ma and penecontemporaneous with dike emplacement. Furthermore, mineralization is contemporaneous with a regional gold-bearing, intrusion-related, metallogenic event in eastern Alaska and central Yukon. This temporal link between Carlin-type mineralization and other mineralization types bears similarities with world-class sedimentary rock-hosted gold deposits of Nevada. This study demonstrates the potential of using LA-ICP-MS U-Pb dating on calcite to constrain the age of mineral deposits lacking synmineralization minerals amenable to classic dating techniques.
EXPLORING THE DYNAMICS OF STREET TRADING AS STREET SPATIAL (IN) JUSTICE IN MUSINA TOWN
Authors: Tsoriyo W , Ingwani E
Published: February 2022

Street trading takes place on the most contested public spaces-streets. Street spaces are therefore sites of spatial justice and injustice and consequently inclusion and exclusion. This paper explores the dynamics of street trading as street spatial (in)justice in Musina Town. The study adopts a qualitative research approach. Data were collected in the form of structured interviews with Musina Local Municipality officials and semi-structured interviews with 30 street traders from Musina Town CBD. The key findings reveal that issuing of trading licenses is a controlled form of spatial justice, which limits the expansion of street trade and confines the traders to a particular space. The findings reveal that the ‘‘Right to the City’’ claims depend on the users’ purpose for being in the street. Understanding the street trading dynamics and nature of space contestations and negotiations by street traders’ and other street users helps planners to delineate their implications on street spatial justice and stimulates the creation of new innovative approaches to co-create more inclusive and just spaces with street traders as co-producers of spatially (un)just street spaces.
AN EARLY WARNING SYSTEM FOR MALARIA IN MOPANI DISTRICT: DIVERGENT OR CONVERGENT APPROACHES
Authors: B.N. Rumutsa B , Nethengwe N S
Published: February 2022

Abstract. Malaria is a tropical climate-change concatenated biological hazard that may, like any other hazard, lead to a disaster and requires a multidisciplinary divergent approach. This research was carried out in Mopani District of South Africa. It sought find out whether the existing early warning system in Mopani District is adopting a convergent or divergent approach. Subsequently, this was to assist in developing a tool that covers the loopholes in the existing system to further mitigate malaria transmissions. The study took a mixed approach. Data was collected from 381 selected participants through in-depth interviews, a survey, and a focus group discussion. Multiple sampling techniques were used in this study. In-depth interviews respondents were selected through snowballing, questionnaire survey respondents were sampled randomly, while for the discussants in the focus group discussion were purposively sampled. The study applied constructivist grounded theory to analyse qualitative data and to generate theory. Results of the study show that people in Mopani District predict the malaria season onset by forecasting rainfall using various indigenous knowledge-based indicators. The rainfall indicators mentioned by participants in the study were used to develop an early warning system. In the design of the system, Apache Cordova, JDK 1.8, Node JS, and XAMPP software were used. The study recommends malaria management and control key stakeholders to adopt the developed early warning system to further mitigate malaria transmission in Mopani District.
ADOPTION OF INTEGRATED TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Aderibigbe O
Published: February 2022

The importance of addressing urban mobility problems is increasingly being emphasized in the Fourth Industrial Era. This shift towards creating a smart and inclusive cities represents a major milestone towards improving policies and urban mobility processes in both developed and developing cities. One approach to tackle this is the adoption of an integrated active/public transport system for urban mobility. Building on this, the study reviewed the need for an integrated transport system and means to achieve a safe, efficient, accessible, and affordable transport system for all members of society. The study revealed that good modal interchanges are central to creating a better transport network aimed at improving the transportation planning of a country. To achieve this, a well-planned and integrated transport infrastructure and services are needed and should be provided to facilitate and enhance smart mobility for all members of the society irrespective of their status or spatial location. Without planning and investment in better interchanges, the absence of affordable, efficient, and easy to use alternatives will mean those with access to a private car continue to rely on them while those without it will continue to be doubly disadvantaged by the negative social and environmental impacts of over-reliance on private cars. Thus, there is a clear and pressing need for better
PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE CONNECTED WITH FEMALE INFERTILITY
Authors:   African Centre of Excellence, Centre for Oilfield Chemicals Research (ACE-CEFOR), University of Port Harcourt, PMB, 5323 Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria, Eddie-Amadi Boma F , Dike Chinyere S. ,   Africa Centre of Excellence, Centre for Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR) University of Port Harcourt, Ezejiofor Anthonet N. ,   Department of Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Port Harcourt, PMB, Port Harcourt, Choba 5323, Nigeria
Published: February 2022

This study reviewed recent articles on prevalence and risk exposure of pollutants connected with female sterility. Occupational and regular exposure to mixtures of metals and other chemicals induce oxidative stress which further induce hormonal imbalance and result to damage cell membrane, cell apoptosis, damage proteins, lipid and nucleic acid, reduced growth and development of oocytes, increase mRNA in anterior pituitary, reduced follicular development and growth, poor oocytes quality, poor reproductive outcome, damage DNA, embryo fragmentation, implantation failure, abortion, ovarian aging and steroidogenesis, folliculogenesis, impaired placentation, congenital abnormalities and formation of numerous developmental abnormalities. This study revealed an association between environmental contaminants and unexplained infertility, women with unexplained infertility have decreased ovarian sensitivity to gonadotropins, resulting in higher circulating gonadotropin levels, including higher mean serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels. Asides from environmental contaminant effects on female infertility, exposure to environmental contaminants could also increase the risk of suffering spontaneous abortion, stillbirths, premature delivery, gestational diabetes mellitus, pregnancy hypertension, preeclampsia, premature rupture of membranes, intrauterine growth restriction, low birth weight, harm the growing baby leading to foetal abnormality and congenital disabilities To manage female infertility, risk exposures to heavy metals should be reduced to minimal or zero level.
A New Species of Harpa (Gastropoda: Harpidae) from the Coral Sea Archipelagos of Queensland, Australia
Authors: Berschauer David , Petuch Edward
Published: February 2022

A new species of Harpa, closely related to the widespread Indo-Pacific Harpa major Röding, 1798, is described from the Coral Sea archipelagos east of the Great Barrier Reef system of Queensland, Australia. The new taxon, Harpa queenslandica, differs from Harpa major in being consistently a smaller and more lightweight shell, in having fewer varices per whorl, in having a much paler shell color, and in having a proportionally-larger protoconch that is composed of 3 ½ whorls.
New species of Amphidromus (Syndromus) from northern Meratus Mountains, Kalimantan
Authors: Parsons Jeff
Published: February 2022

This paper describes a new member of the Amphidromus (Syndromus) adamsii (Reeve in Adams, 1848) group from Mount Sarempakang on the border of South and East Kalimantan, Indonesia. A comparison is made with other members of the A. (S.) adamsii group, and with extraterritorial species in the groups of A. (S.) contrarius (Müller, 1774) and A. (S.) sinistralis (Reeve,1849). A. (S.) stevenliei new species is distinguishable from other members of the A. (S.) adamsii group based on shell and animal morphology, and conchologically separable from other congeners.
Six New Species of Gastropods (Fasciolariidae, Conidae, and Conilithidae) from Brazil
Authors: Petuch Edward , Berschauer David
Published: February 2022

Six new gastropods, belonging to the families Fasciolariidae, Conidae, and Conilithidae, recently have been discovered within the biogeographical boundaries of the Brazilian Molluscan Province. These include: Poremskiconus fonsecai n. sp. and Poremskiconus smoesi n. sp. (both Conidae) from the Cearaian Subprovince of northern Brazil; Jaspidiconus josei n. sp. (Conilithidae) from the Bahian Subprovince of central Brazil; and Fusinus damasoi n. sp., Fusinus mariaodeteae n. sp. (both Fasciolariidae), and Lamniconus petestimpsoni n. sp. (Conidae) from the Paulinian Subprovince of southern Brazil.
“A three hour tour” - Reflections on Shelling Sint Maarten as a Port During a Cruise
Authors: Berschauer David
Published: February 2022

The island of Saint Martin in the Leeward Island chain of the Lesser Antilles has not been thoroughly explored by malacologists. The author had a brief opportunity to visit the island and conduct a cursory survey of the marine molluscan fauna. This paper details that experience and provides an accounting of 91 taxa of marine mollusks found on shore among the floatsam and jetsum of Great Bay, Phillipsburg, Sint Maarten, as well as some intriguing specific findings.
Identification Guide and Iconography of Eastern Pacific Hybrid Abalone Shells (Genus Haliotis) Part 2 of 2
Authors: Owen Buzz , Raffety Arjay
Published: February 2022

There are seven species of Haliotis that inhabit the rocky coastline and offshore islands in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and hybridization has been observed, though very rarely, among them. This manuscript along with photo images of known hybrid specimens will serve as a guide to identifying hybrid abalone shells of this area.
Amphidromus chrisabbasi, a new species (Gastropoda: Camaenidae) from Indonesia
Authors: Thach Nguyen
Published: February 2022

A new species of genus Amphidromus Albers, 1850 is described from the town of Soe, West Timor Island, Indonesia and compared to six other species of this genus: Amphidormus marieabbasae Thach, 2017, Amphidromus laevus laevus Müller, 1774, Amphidormus laevus janetabbasae Parsons, 2014, Amphidormus laevus nusleti Parsons, 2014, Amphidromus contrarius baaguiae Forcart, 1936 and Amphidromus reflexilabris Schepman, 1892. It is characterized by elongated aperture and twin (or coalescent) spiral lines, forming black or red-brown spiral bands on chalky white outer surface.
Evaluation of different promising agroforestry tree species on the soil health in sub temperate sub humid mid hill zone of Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Thakur C. , Karimullah  , Ali Aasif
Published: February 2022

The present investigation was carried out at the established plantations and laboratory of the Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (H.P.) during the year 2008-2009. The experimental site lies in the mid hill zone of Himachal Pradesh with an elevation of 1250 m above mean sea level. It is located at 30o 51' N latitude and 76o 11' E longitude. The study revealed higher nutrient contents at surface layer D1 (0-15cm) which decreased with increase in soil depths. Among different tree species Alnus nitida registered significantly higher amount of available nitrogen at different soil depths. Phosphorus and potassium varied significantly under different tree species and found highest again under Alnus nitida. Phosphorus was noticed maximum (41.92 kg/ha) at 0-15cm which decreased to 40.40 kg/ha at 30-45cm soil depths. Similar trend observed for potassium where it decreased to about 32.50% at D3 (30-45cm) than at D1 (0-15cm). Irrespective of soil depths, the magnesium content was found highest (330.40kg/ha) under Melia azedarach. Magnesium decreased from 329.70 kg/ha at D1 to 281.40 kg/ha at D3 registering about 15% reduction. Calcium behaved in similar manner which irrespective of depths was registered highest under Alnus nitida plantation. A slight decrease in soil pH was observed as the soil depth increased. It lowered to 6.4 at D3 (30-45cm) from 6.55 at D1 (0-15cm). Organic carbon decreased to about 50% at D3 as compared to its value to D1 depth. Similarly, the soil microbial biomass decreased to more than 50% at D3 than that of D1 depth. Irrespective of soil depths the highest (2.15?g/g) microbial biomass was observed under Alnus nitida.
Dry biomass distribution pattern in Mallotus albus Muell. under energy plantation
Authors: Chandra Anup
Published: February 2022

The present paper on biomass distribution pattern of Mallotus albus Mull. under energy plantation was carried out in Golaghat district of Assam, India. Biomass production up to 36 months was estimated by random stratified technique. Total dry biomass at the age of 12, 24 and 36 months was estimated to be 0.78, 18.65 and 42.57 t ha-1 respectively. The percent contribution of utilizable biomass (wood, branch and bark) increased from 32.6% at 12 months to 71.9% at 36 months. Genetic improvement of the species should be worked out and vegetative multiplication of improved material to be utilized for raising high density plantation.
Short communication: Organic fertilization for the improvement of production and quality of ripe figs
Authors: Tofanelli Mauro B. D. , De Jesus Gabriel L. , Silva Ricardo S. A.
Published: February 2022

Aim of study: The use of natural inputs in farming practices and the consumption of in natura products have been on the rise. Natural crop fertilizing sources gains force when the intent lies in crop by way of an ecologically correct agricultural system. To this end, this paper targeted assessing the use of cattle (CM) and bird manure (BM) in organic fertilization of fig culture in organic handling, and its effect on the production of ripe figs.
Area of study: Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
Material and methods: In 2011, an experimental fig orchard was established using the ‘Roxo de Valinhos’ cultivar. The experimental outline adopted was in randomized blocks, with 3 repetitions and 7 treatments comprised of: the control and 6 types of fertilization using CM and/or BM. Harvests were performed in 2016 and 2017. The characteristics evaluated were mean weight, length and diameter of individual fruits, mean weight and number of fruits per tree, total soluble solids content, total titratable acidity and pH.
Main results: Organic fertilization with 5 L of CM per fig tree promoted the best results in all biometric variables as compared to the plants that were not fertilized. Considering quality, only 5 L of CM or 1.25 L of BM provided equal total titratable acidity in comparison with control. Plants fertilized with 2.5 L of CM produced figs with higher maturation index against plants fertilized with 5 L of CM or 1.25 L of BM.
Research highlights: Considering the fig tree productivity and quality of ripe figs, organic fertilization with CM and BM promoted good characteristics.
Traumatic Neuropathic Pain
Authors: Raihan Lutfia Lisa , Ananda Audia Arsiazi Baiq , Hanan Farihah Inas , Mahfuzzahroni M
Published: February 2022

Peripheral neuromas caused by trauma or injury and surgical procedures can cause traumatic neuropathic pain, functional impairment and psychological distress, which can lead to decreased quality of life. Traumatic neuropathic pain can cause the patient to feel a burning, stabbing, stinging and nauseating sensation. Based on studies, the incidence of neuropathic pain due to peripheral nerve injury varies from 2.8 to 5% in the population. Estimates of the incidence of chronic postoperative neuropathic pain vary depending on the type of surgery and surgical technique. Various techniques for the prevention and treatment of traumatic neuromas have been recommended, including massage therapy, electrical stimulation, lipofilling, methods of transposition of nerve endings into muscle, bone or vein, and confining the injured nerve with synthetic or biological materials. The challenge in the treatment of traumatic neuromas today is that patients are resistant to analgesics, so standardized treatment is needed. Conclusion : The current challenge in the treatment of traumatic neuromas is that patients are resistant to analgesics, so standardized treatment is needed.
Systematic Review on Health Law in Indonesia During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Hidayat Rif'atul
Published: February 2022

Studying health law issues from previous studies may open new opportunities to find more varied research and get updates. It is necessary to analyze previous research by conducting a Systematic Review in the field of Health law during COVID-19. To conduct a literature review or Systematic Review of research from   various international journals from 2020-2021. Bibliometric analysis method consisted of defining search keywords, namely Health Law in Indonesia During the COVID-19 Pandemic, (2.) search results preliminary data, (3.) narrowing of search results, (4.) compilation of preliminary data statistics, and (5.) data analysis. The findings of the study were 247 articles from 13 publishers, the most published articles related to auditing were published by publishing institution named 'Elsevier '. The most published articles in 2021 were 170 articles. Meanwhile, the most cited article citations in 2020 were 638 citations with the title Review and analysis of current responses to COVID-19 in Indonesia: Period of January to March 2020
Snowballing Technique for High Flow Arteriovenous Fistula: A Technical Note
Authors: Alokaili Riyadh Nasser , Alokaili Hesham Riyadh , Badran Mohammad F. , Aldahash Homoud Abdulaziz , Binkhamis Shagran M.
Published: February 2022

A novel endovascular technique to occlude high flow direct arteriovenous fistulae is presented, where the distal tip of the microcatheter acts as a nucleus that the operator can grow a plug from a liquid embolic agent. Its advantages (such as cost-saving and distal reachability), disadvantages (such as embolic material instability), and technique are discussed.
Outils d'information sur l'alimentation, les produits bioalimentaires et les risques alimentaires au Québec
Authors: Korai Bernard , Bocoum Ibrahima
Published: February 2022

Cette étude se propose d’analyser les facteurs contribuant à la qualité de l’information alimentaire et nutritionnelle au Québec, et la manière dont celle-ci affecte le niveau de littératie alimentaire des populations. Certaines pistes de réflexion sont, par ailleurs, suggérées afin de promouvoir les habitudes de saine alimentation.
An Analysis of the Project Incubation Model of Self-produced TV Dramas in the New Media Era
Authors: Zhao Xiaoxuan
Published: February 2022

With the advent of the information age, the application of digital technology on the Internet has become more and more popular. Mobile phones, the Internet and other emerging media have brought a drastic impact on the traditional media era, and the status of traditional media is slowly weakening. Nowadays, new media devices and video websites are gradually becoming active in people’s lives, and the increasingly sophisticated digital means have led to the rapid rise of new media. Against this backdrop, traditional media are being squeezed to a great extent. In addition to being dominated by new media in terms of communication channels, the voice of traditional media in the market is also threatened to a certain extent. In addition to the problems of the traditional media themselves, and the lagging nature of the traditional media that is not in tune with the development of the times, the traditional media industry, especially the TV side and TV people, are gradually facing more pressure. Under pressure, there must be innovation. How traditional TV media can change and innovate requires us to rise to the occasion and be fully prepared for the current environment, and self-produced dramas are one of the paths that TV stations need to explore.
Particle Morphology and Optical Property of Silicate Powder Prepared from Waste Borosilicate Glass by High Energy Ball Milling Process
Authors: Mekprasart Wanichaya , Naknawa Pakakul , Manivong Aphisit , Boonyarattanakalin Kanokthip , Chongsri Krisana , Ishihara Keiichi , Pecharapa Wisanu
Published: February 2022

The aim of this work was focused on the size reduction of waste glass that was obtained from broken beaker glass in the laboratory. The particle size reduction of glass cullet was performed by a high energy ball milling process. Firstly, the obtained beaker glass was smashed into fine particles before the milling process. The milling parameters studied, which had potential effects on the efficiency of the milling process, were rotation speed, milling time and ball sizes. The particle size and morphology of before/after milled silicate powder were evaluated by a particle analyzer and a field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM). It was shown that the particle size of the milled powder had decreased after milling. However, agglomeration occurred after the use of high rotation speeds and longer milling times. Furthermore, functional groups of the milled samples were analyzed by a Fourier transform-infrared (FT-IR) spectrometer. The FTIR spectra of samples of each milled condition displayede similar patterns. Meanwhile, an optical property, the scattering effect of milled samples of different particle sizes, was identified by a luminance meter. The preliminary results suggested that the minimum particle size of the milled glass was reached at 1.33 µm with milling time of 30 min at 500 rpm. Therefore, an increase of light scattering property occurred, and this correspondented to the smaller particle size of milled silicate powder.
Nanoporous Carbon from Water Hyacinth via Hydrothermal Carbonization assisted Chemical Activation for Dye adsorption
Authors: Eiad-ua Apiluck , Sukulbrahman Manu , Siraorarnroj Siwat , Suksai Nattaya , Kaewtrakulchai Napat , Chutipaijit Sutee , Chanpee Sirayu , Puengjinda Pramote , Fuji Masayoshi , KlomKlao Sappasith , Jaruvanawat Anuchit
Published: February 2022

Nanoporous carbon was successfully prepared by hydrothermal carbonization with chemical activation using water hyacinth as a raw material. The porous carbon was produced for the adsorption of methylene blue (MB), which is an organic pollutant in wastewater from several industries. The effect of various parameters such as pH, dye concentration and adsorption period time on dye removal were studied. The highest removal efficiency of MB obtained using WH nanoporous carbon was approximately 96.8-99.9% within an adsorption time between 10 and 30 min. The dye removal capacity increased with increasing of period time during the adsorption test. Moreover, the adsorption kinetics of MB during adsorption process was explained by the Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms.