bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La demande pour des espaces de nature en situation de pandémie
Authors: Dehez Jeoffrey , Lyser Sandrine
Published: April 2023

Introduction : La crise sanitaire que nous traversons est une occasion de mettre en lumière l’étendue des bienfaits sur la santé que procure le contact avec la nature. Dans ce contexte, néanmoins, les études négligent encore très souvent l’impact du type de milieu naturel que les individus fréquentent, retenant pour l’occasion une catégorie très générale d’« espaces verts ». But de l’étude : À travers deux enquêtes quantitatives portant sur la fréquentation des forêts et des plages océanes en Aquitaine, nous analysons, à l’aide d’outils empruntés aux sciences sociales, la façon dont chacun des deux espaces a répondu à des demandes spécifiques durant la première année de l’épidémie de COVID-19. Résultats : Nous montrons que les espaces se distinguent du point de vue des publics qui les fréquentent, des usages qu’ils permettent, mais aussi des attentes et des perceptions dont ils sont l’objet en matière de risques de contamination. Plus accessibles que d’autres formes de loisirs, les activités de plein air n’en demeurent pas moins un cas d’inégalité environnementale. Chez nos enquêtés, la forêt bénéficie d’une image plus positive que le littoral en termes de bien-être et de bénéfices pour la santé, y compris au niveau des risques de contamination par le SARS-CoV-2. Ces résultats renforcent l’idée qu’il existe effectivement des spécificités à la « santé verte » ( Green Health ), d’un côté, et à la « santé bleue » ( Blue Health ), de l’autre. Savoir d’où proviennent ces différences de représentations demeure une question ouverte, en émettant toutefois l’hypothèse que les croyances sont, au moins en partie, héritées de références constituées antérieurement à la pandémie, notamment sur la nature et le poids des fonctions environnementales. Conclusions : Les rapports que les individus entretiennent avec la nature résultent d’entrelacs complexes de facteurs environnementaux et sociaux. Ces relations influent sur les bénéfices qu’ils retirent de la fréquentation des espaces naturels. Dans ces conditions, les travaux de santé publique pourraient tirer profit des acquis obtenus depuis maintenant plusieurs décennies par les recherches en sciences sociales sur les activités de plein air.
Facteurs associés à la crainte de l’infection par la COVID-19 chez des personnes vivant avec le VIH
Authors: Piton Maëva , Della Vecchia Claire , Mabire Renaud , Alain Tristan , Salcedo Robledo Manuela , Charpentier Nicolas , Puppo Costanza , Petit Anne Sophie , Carpentier Camille , Perray Mathilde , Mabire Xavier , Michels David , Préau Marie
Published: April 2023

Introduction : Les personnes vivant avec le VIH (PVVIH) ayant déjà vécu des perturbations biographiques dans leur trajectoire de vie peuvent avoir une vulnérabilité accrue aux risques, particulièrement dans le cadre d’une crise sanitaire infectieuse. La présente étude (« Adaptations à la COVID-19 lorsque l’on vit avec le VIH » [ACOVIH]) vise à appréhender les facteurs associés à l’inquiétude d’être infecté par la COVID-19 chez les PVVIH durant la première période de la crise sanitaire. Méthodes : Il s’agissait d’une étude transversale en ligne par questionnaire autoadministré conduite dans le contexte épidémique de la COVID-19 sur le territoire français auprès d’une population de PVVIH. Les participants ont été recrutés via les réseaux sociaux et par le biais de divers acteur·trice·s de la lutte contre le VIH. L’autoquestionnaire était disponible de juillet 2020 à septembre 2020. Résultats : L’étude ACOVIH a recueilli 249 réponses, 202 hommes et 47 femmes, d’un âge moyen de 46,6 ± 12,9 ans. Les catégories socioprofessionnelles les plus représentées étaient les employés ( n = 73, 29 %), suivis des cadres et des professions intellectuelles et artistiques ( n = 59, 24 %). Les PVVIH les plus inquiètes à l’idée d’être infectées par la COVID-19 ont un niveau d’études inférieur ou égal au baccalauréat, des difficultés familiales en lien avec le VIH et une dégradation de la relation de confiance vis-à-vis de l’équipe médicale VIH. Conclusion : Le sentiment d’inquiétude peut avoir un impact sanitaire et psychosocial chez les PVVIH. Il est nécessaire de considérer ces facteurs négatifs en proposant un accompagnement adapté et en menant des actions préventives visant notamment à améliorer la littératie des PVVIH.
Cabinets de médecine générale et notification des effets indésirables médicamenteux : expertise d’un délégué de l’Assurance maladie
Authors: Fedrizzi Sophie , Chrétien Basile , Sassier Marion , Decaen Philippe , Paul Mehedi , Alexandre Joachim , Humbert Xavier
Published: April 2023

Introduction : Pour réduire la sous-notification des effets indésirables médicamenteux (EIM) en médecine générale, le centre régional de pharmacovigilance (CRPV) Caen Normandie a mis en place une formation pour les délégués de la Caisse primaire d’assurance maladie de la Manche (CPAM 50) afin de sensibiliser les médecins généralistes (MG) à la déclaration des EIM. Ainsi, lors de la visite trimestrielle des délégués de la CPAM 50 aux MG, il était présenté le mode de fonctionnement et l’intérêt des déclarations de pharmacovigilance. But de l’étude : Cette étude pilote présente l’influence de ces visites post-formation des délégués de la CPAM 50 sur le nombre d’EIM déclarés. Résultats : Le bilan de cette première année de visites montre le doublement des EIM déclarés par les MG du département de la Manche en 2019 par rapport aux années 2017 et 2018. Ce phénomène n’a pas été retrouvé dans les deux départements témoins (départements du Calvados et de l’Orne), où l’information n’avait pas été délivrée. Ces EIM concernaient d’abord les médicaments du système rénine-angiotensine, puis les psychotropes et les anti-infectieux. Il s’agissait d’EIM cutanés puis neurologiques et gastro-intestinaux touchant préférentiellement les femmes. Conclusions : Cette expérimentation devra se poursuivre à plus large échelle. L’évaluation à plus long terme de ce dispositif permettra aussi d’en évaluer la pertinence.
L’intégration de médecins prescripteurs en Ehpad : une amélioration de la qualité des soins perçue
Authors: Boulet Elsa , Barbet Isabelle , Hartmann Laurence , Narcy Mathieu
Published: April 2023

Introduction : L’agence régionale de santé d’Île-de-France a mis en place, depuis 2017, une expérimentation consistant à subventionner le recrutement de médecins à temps partiel dans les établissements d’hébergement pour personnes dépendantes (Ehpad) afin que les résidents sans médecin traitant bénéficient d’un suivi médical régulier. But de l’étude : L’objectif de cette étude est d’estimer les effets du dispositif en tentant de répondre à ces deux questions : comment se passe l’intégration du médecin dans l’Ehpad ? Quels sont les effets du dispositif sur la qualité des soins perçue ? Méthode : La méthode employée est une enquête qualitative par entretiens semi-directifs individuels ou collectifs. Au total, 20 professionnels, une résidente et deux filles de résidentes ont été interrogés, dans quatre établissements différents. Résultats : L’enquête montre que ce dispositif répond à un besoin médical insatisfait. Le recrutement de médecins apparaît toutefois difficile et des délais importants ont été relevés dans l’étude. L’expérimentation est jugée bénéfique par les personnes interrogées : elle permettrait une réévaluation des prescriptions en temps voulu, éviterait des dégradations de l’état de santé des résidents et limiterait le recours aux urgences. Les médecins interviennent dans la prise en soins des troubles cognitifs et jouent un rôle important dans l’accompagnement des fins de vie. Conclusions : L’expérimentation a un effet positif sur la qualité des soins perçue, aussi bien d’après les professionnels que les résidents ou leurs proches, ce qui pourrait justifier sa pérennisation voire son extension.
Centros de riqueza y endemismo del megagénero Astragalus (Fabaceae) en Irán
Authors: Maassoumi Ali Asghar , Khajoei Nasab Farzaneh
Published: April 2023

Irán es el principal centro de especiación y endemismo de Astragalus (Fabaceae), el mayor género de angiospermas en el viejo mundo. Las áreas de endemismo y los hotspots de endemismo del género no son bien conocidos y es necesaria una evaluación detallada utilizando aproximaciones SIG. En este artículo, se estudian los patrones de distribución espacial de los endemismos del género Astragalus en Irán utilizando la riqueza de especies, el análisis parsimonioso de endemicidad (PAE por sus siglas en inglés) y la interpolación geográfica de endemismo (GIE por sus siglas en inglés). Utilizando todas las fuentes disponibles, se han reunido 4180 citas para 589 endemismos de Astragalus. Han sido identificados tres hotspots así como siete y cuatro áreas de endemismo (AoEs por sus siglas en inglés) utilizando riqueza, GIE y PAE. Atropatene es la provincial iraní más rica en endemismos de Astragalus. La mayoría de las áreas de endemismo se localizan en los hábitats montañosos como Alborz y Khorassan-Kopet Dagh así como en las zonas altas del sur y centro de Irán. Nuestros hallazgos muestran que las montañas juegan un papel importante en los patrones de endemicidad del género Astragalus, pero las llanuras, marismas y pastos también contienen numerosos endemismos y por tanto deben ser incluidos en el esfuerzo de conservación. Los resultados obtenidos a partir de las tres aproximaciones son consistentes entre ellas. Sin embargo, parece que la aproximación PAE ha sido más exitosa que los otros dos métodos y cubren la mayoría de las áreas de endemismo de Astragalus en Irán. Finalmente, sugerimos que, en los análisis biogeográficos en Irán, se utilicen conjuntamente técnicas basadas en mallas de celdas y aproximaciones de vecindad circular para determinar las áreas prioritarias de conservación.
Faculties Behavioural Intention Toward the Use of the Fourth Industrial Revolution Related-Technologies in Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Al-Riyami Thuraya , Al-Maskari Azzah , Al-Ghnimi Sami
Published: April 2023

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has affected every aspect of our life, including education. Studies related to acceptance and adoption of 4IR related technologies in Higher education Institutions (HEIs) are limited. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the acceptance of 4IR related-technologies by faculty members in HEIs. An online questionnaire was implemented based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) in a sample of 275 faculty members aged between 21 and 60 years old.  The results showed that all the five constructs of the UTAUT model have significant impacts on the behavior intention with different degrees of influence: Performance Expectancy (43%), Facilitation Condition (27%), Effort Expectancy (21.5%), Social Influence, and Attitude toward using the technology are equally the same with (15.4%). Gender has only significant effects on Social Influence and Facilitation Condition, while age has only a significant impact on Social Influence. Furthermore, faculty members' acceptance of using 4IR technologies in teaching and learning is significantly higher among the younger group (less than 46 years old) than their counterparts (46 years old and above). However, there was no significant difference in the behavioral intention between male and female lecturers.  The obtained results have added scientific evidence to the literature about faculty readiness to adopt IR-related technologies and lead to a better practical understanding of the factors that may incite or discourage them to use 4IR related-technologies in HEIs.
Learning Outcomes of Civil Engineering Students in PBL Based on Building Information Modeling
Authors: Ma Jianhua , Tao Yaping
Published: April 2023

Abstract—The new technology called building information modeling (BIM) derived in China’s construction industry in the general background of information era, as well as construction of intelligent buildings and smart cities, requires many university students majoring in Civil Engineering who are skilled in BIM technology. Characterized by online learning at any time, free and diversified learning modes, and ubiquitous learning, project-based BIM teaching can effectively improve the learning outcomes of Civil Engineering majors. To explore such learning outcomes of these students from engineering technological universities from project-based BIM teaching, 240 junior students majoring in Civil Engineering from 4 universities in Henan Province, China were chosen as research objects (120 each for the control and 120 experimental groups). The effect of BIM teaching in improving learning outcomes was investigated through a 16-week teaching experiment of Design Theory for Concrete Structure. The experimental and control groups used the project-based BIM teaching and traditional teaching modes, respectively. On this basis, independent and paired sample T-tests were carried out to the experimental data. Research results showed that pre-test scores of the group and control groups have a normality trait, conforming to the preconditions of the teaching experiment. Pre- and post-test scores of the experimental group had evident differences. Post-test scores of the experimental group were 15.82 higher than the pre-test scores, and the difference had statistical significance (P < 0.001). Owing to BIM teaching, post-test performances of the control and experimental groups also had significantly statistical significance. Project-based BIM teaching can improve learning outcomes of university students majoring in Civil Engineering. Research conclusions have important references to build BIM teaching resource platform, solve scattered and insufficient BIM teaching resources, facilitate active learning of university students majoring in Civil Engineering, and improve teaching effect.
The Impact of a Scenario-Based Learning Model in Mathematics Achievement and Mental Motivation for High School Students
Authors: Areej Khuder Hassan  , Sabah Saeed Hammadi  , Ban Hassan Majeed
Published: April 2023

The aim of the research is to identify the effect of a scenario-based learning in the mathematics achievement and the mental motivation for fifth - scientific grade students in high school. To achieve it, the researchers adopted the experimental research method with two groups (experimental and control) with a post-test. The research community was identified, which represents the fifth scientific grade students from the first Karkh Education Directorate. The sample (60) students were chosen intentionally, and was divided into two groups: an experimental group that studied according to the scenario-based learning model; and a control group studied according to the usual method. For the purpose of collecting data for the experiment, the achievement test was built, in its final form, consisting of (10) test items of the type of essay, and the mental motivation scale, in its final form, consisting of (60) items. Appropriate statistical analyzes were conducted, and the psychometric properties of the test and scale were confirmed. The results indicated that the students of the experimental group who studied according to the scenario-based learning model outperformed the students of the control group who studied according to the traditional method.
Availability of Supplemental Corn for Sandhill Cranes, Light Geese, and Dabbling Ducks Wintering in New Mexico
Authors: Boggie Matthew A. , Collins Daniel P. , Carleton Scott A.
Published: April 2023

The Middle Rio Grande Valley of central New Mexico overwinters the majority of the Rocky Mountain Population of greater sandhill cranes Antigone canadensis tabida and numerous Midcontinent Population lesser sandhill cranes A. c. canadensis, light geese (i.e., snow Anser caerulescens and Ross's geese Anser rossii), and dabbling ducks (i.e, Anas spp.). Stemming from changes in agricultural practices and loss of habitat, these species have become largely dependent on public lands where corn supplements natural foraging resources, providing a key dietary component while also discouraging crop depredation on private lands. To evaluate if supplemental corn provides a sufficient resource base, we estimated energy available in corn resources and seasonal energy requirements of the sandhill cranes, which consisted of the Rocky Mountain Population and Midcontinent Population. Additionally, we considered energetic requirements for two other wintering guilds, light geese and dabbling ducks. Depletion rates of postmowed corn increased throughout winter from 3,673 ± 843 kg/ha/d (mean ± SE) in December to 7,014 ± 1,884 kg/ha/d in February. The estimated seasonal energetic requirement of the Rocky Mountain Population and Midcontinent Population was 1.14 × 109 kcal (95% CI = 1.07 × 109 to 1.21 × 109 kcal). The combined seasonal energetic demand of the Rocky Mountain Population, Midcontinent Population, light geese, and dabbling ducks was 4.23 × 109 kcal (95% CI = 3.81 × 109 to 4.53 × 109 kcal) or 911,813 kg of corn (95% CI = 820,821–1,006,894 kg). From 2014 to 2017, corn production on public lands in the Middle Rio Grande Valley was 1,052,006 ± 58,965 kg grown on an average of 76 ha, sufficient for winter energetic requirements of all guilds. Interagency collaboration, effective planning during the growing season, and strategic schedules for mowing supplemental corn crops that integrate population abundances and their respective energy demands should further promote success of the supplemental corn program in the Middle Rio Grande Valley.
Usage thérapeutique du manguier (Mangifera indica L., Anacardiaceae) au Burkina Faso
Authors: Drabo Corneille , Nikiema Zara Soutonnoma , Dianda Oumarou Zoéyandé , Dao Abdalla , Sanou Jacob , Sawadogo Mahamadou
Published: April 2023

Les extraits d’organes de manguier (Mangifera indica L., Anacardiacaea) présentent un potentiel d’utilisation dans des applications pharmaceutiques. Le but de cette étude est de contribuer à une meilleure connaissance des vertus thérapeutiques du manguier au Burkina Faso. Des enquêtes ethnobotaniques ont été réalisées à l’aide de questionnaire auprès des phytothérapeutes de trois régions du Burkina Faso (Centre-Ouest, Hauts-Bassins et Cascades). Les résultats ont été obtenus auprès de 45 phytothérapeutes enquêtés. Ces phytothérapeutes sont représentés par 79% d’hommes et 21% de femmes. La tranche d’âge comprise entre 31 et 40 ans est la plus représentée, soit 32,41% et 59,25% des phytothérapeutes enquêté sont non scolarisés. Les résultats obtenus ont permis de répertorier des maladies couramment traitées avec les organes du manguier. De plus, les feuilles du manguier des variétés ordinaires (Mangot vert et sabre) surtout sont les plus utilisées dans la préparation médicamenteuse. La décoction est le mode de préparation le plus sollicité et l’administration des remèdes se fait par voie orale (100%). Une étude pharmacologique devrait permettre l’incorporation des extraits des organes du manguier dans des compléments alimentaires pour traiter certaines maladies.
Retrospective Observational Analysis of Outcomes After Surgical Valve Replacement: A 15 Years’ Experience in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Sondh Mandeep Singh , Gupta Rajiv , Sachdeva Sidhant , Tandon Rohit
Published: April 2023

Background:

None of the currently available prosthetic valves are comparable to native valves in hemodynamic functions. One has to choose between durability, thrombogenicity, or risk of major bleeds. These questions can be answered effectively with the help of long-term follow-up data.

Aims and Objectives:

We aimed to assess primary and secondary outcomes in patients who had undergone valve replacement (bioprosthetic or mechanical) over the last 15 years at our institution.

Materials and Methods:

Retrospective data on clinical outcomes of all patients of valve replacement surgery over the last 15 years was taken. Standardized definitions were used to report primary and secondary outcomes, and appropriate statistical methods were applied to evaluate the data.

Results:

There were a total of 681 patients (66.7% mechanical and 33.3% bioprosthetic valves) with a median follow-up of 7.5 years. Overall survival rates for bioprosthetic valves for 1,5, and 10 years were 99% and for mechanical valves were 98% and 96% at 5 years and 10 years respectively. Late mortality predictors in the mechanical valve group were pre-operative New York Heart Association (NYHA) class, left ventricular (LV) systolic function, atrial fibrillation, post-operative sub-therapeutic international normalized ratio (INR) values and valve replacement at mitral position.

Conclusion:

The study showed that mechanical valves had a 96 % survival rate at 10 to 15 years which was dependent upon preoperative NYHA class, preoperative LV functions AF, and postoperative INR values. In contrast, bioprosthetic valves had 99% survival but with a higher incidence of secondary outcomes, mainly in the form of structural valve degeneration.
Communicating Neo-chamber in the Left Ventricle and a Remote Intramyocardial Hematoma Following Acute Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Shukla Madhu , Mohan Jagdish Chander
Published: April 2023

This report describes a 68-year-old female who, immediately after the primary percutaneous coronary intervention of the left anterior descending artery for acute anterior myocardial infarction, developed an apical aneurysm and a “neo-chamber” within the left ventricular cavity separated from the main cavity by a linear thick hyperechoic free-floating fenestrated membrane. This was an excoriated but perforated subendocardial spiral myocardial layer separated from the subepicardial layer due to ischemia and infarction. Multiple orifices on the inner surface were observed, possibly due to patchy necrosis. In addition, there was a large remote intramyocardial hematoma in the inferolateral wall of indeterminate pathogenesis.
Association of alcohol consumption with the prevalence and various stages of chronic kidney disease
Authors: Moeinzadeh Firouzeh , Shahidi Shahrzad , Seirafian Shiva , Rouhani Mohammad Hossein , Mortazavi Mojgan , Maghami-Mehr Asieh , Vahdat Sahar
Published: April 2023

Background:

Considering that the effect of alcohol consumption trend on the prevalence of kidney damage and its progression has not been determined yet, the study aimed at investigating the association between alcohol consumption and the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence and progression at various stages of the disease.

Materials and Methods:

This cross-sectional study was performed on 3374 participants that referred to health-care centers in Isfahan from 2017 to 2019. Participants' basic and clinical characteristics (such as sex, age, education level, marital status, body mass index, blood pressure, alcohol consumption, comorbidities, and laboratory parameters) were evaluated and recorded. The alcohol consumption trend was classified as never, occasional (<6 drinks/week), and frequent (≥6 drinks/week) based on the amount of alcohol consumption over the last 3 months. Moreover, CKD stages were recorded based on the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes guideline, as well.

Results:

In the present study, the occasional and frequent drinking of alcohol did not have a significant effect on the odds of CKD prevalence (odds ratio [OR]: 1.32 and 0.54; P > 0.05) and the odds of stage 2 CKD prevalence as compared to stage 1 CKD prevalence (OR: 0.93 and 0.47; P > 0.05). However, adjusting the confounding factors revealed that occasional drinking as compared to nondrinking increased the odds of stage 3 and 4 CKD prevalence as compared to stage 1 CKD prevalence by 3.35 folds, respectively (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

According to the results of this study, occasional drinking as compared to nondrinking significantly increased the odds of stage 3 and 4 CKD prevalence as compared to stage 1 CKD prevalence.
The effect of outpatient web-based online scheduling versus traditional staff scheduling systems on progression to surgery and no-show rates
Authors: Kachooei Amir , Plusch Kyle , Kasper Alexis , D'Amore Taylor , Beredjiklian Pedro
Published: April 2023

Background:

This study aimed to compare the rate of scheduled surgery and no-show rates between online-scheduled appointments and traditionally scheduled appointments.

Materials and Methods:

All scheduled outpatient visits at a single large multi-subspecialty orthopedic practice in three U.S. states (PA, NJ, and NY) were collected from February 1, 2022, to February 28, 2022. Visits were categorized as “online-scheduled” or “traditionally scheduled” and then further grouped as “no-show,” “canceled,” or “visited.” Finally, visits were categorized as either “new patient” or “follow-up.”

Results:

There was no significant difference between scheduling systems for patient progression to any procedure within 3 months of the initial visit (P = 0.97) and patient progression for surgery only within 3 months of the initial visit (P = 0.88). However, we found a significant difference with a higher rate of progression to surgery in traditionally scheduled than online-scheduled visits when accounting for only new patient visits that progressed to surgery within 3 months of the initial encounter (P = 0.036). No-show rates between scheduling systems were not significant (P = 0.79), but no-show rates were significant when comparing the practice's subspecialties (P < 0.001). Finally, no-show rates for online-scheduled compared to traditionally scheduled patients for both new and follow-up appointments were not significantly different (P = 0.28 and P = 0.94, respectively).

Conclusion:

Orthopedic practices should utilize online-scheduling systems as there was a higher progression to surgery of traditionally scheduled appointments compared to online. Depending on the subspecialty, no-show rates differed. Furthermore, online-scheduling allows for more patient autonomy and less burden on office staff.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of nutritional interventions to prevent of gestational hypertension or/and preeclampsia among healthy pregnant women
Authors: Imanpour Vajihe , Khoshhali Mehri , Goodarzi-Khoigani Masoomeh , Kelishadi Roya
Published: April 2023

Background:

Researchers have shown that diet is associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and there are some reports of performed meta-analyses on observational studies. However, very few randomized-controlled trials have systematically summarized. Thus, we reviewed and meta-analyzed the effects of nutritional interventions on risks of gestational hypertension (GH) or/and preeclampsia (PE).

Materials and Methods:

A systematic search was performed using Medline, Cochrane library, Google Scholar, ISI Web of Science, Scopus, and ProQuest to find randomized clinical trials assessing the effect of nutritional interventions on incidences of GH or/and PE compared to control or placebo interventions.

Results:

After considering duplicates, 1066 articles were screened from the database searches. Full-text articles were retrieved for 116 records, while 87 did not have the inclusion criteria and were later omitted. Twenty-nine studies were eligible, but 8 studies were not included in the meta-analysis due to insufficient data. Finally, seven studies were included in qualitative analysis. Furthermore, 7 studies (693 in intervention vs. 721 in control) were pooled for managed nutritional interventions, three (1255 vs. 1257) for a Mediterranean-style diet, and 4 (409 vs. 312) for sodium restricted. Our results revealed that managed nutritional programs were effective in reducing the incidence of GH (odds ratio [OR] = 0.37; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.15, 0.92); I
2 = 66.9%; P = 0.010), but not for PE (OR = 0.50; 95% CI = 0.23, 1.07); I
2 = 58.9%; P = 0.032. The Mediterranean-style diets in three trials (1255 vs. 1257) did not reduce the risk of PE (OR = 1.10; 95% CI = 0.71, 1.70); I
2 = 2.3%; P = 0.359). Likewise, sodium-restricted interventions in four trials (409 vs. 312) did not decrease total risk of GH (OR = 0.99; 95% CI = 0.68, 1.45); I
2 = 0%; P = 0.520). Meta-regression did not indicate any significant association between maternal age, body mass index, gestational weight gain, and start time of all interventions with the incidence of GH or/and PE (P > 0.05).

Conclusion:

The present meta-analysis showed that Mediterranean-style diets and sodium-restriction interventions did not decrease the incidence of GH or/and PE in healthy pregnancies; however, managed nutritional programs reduced the risk of GH, the total incidence of GH and PE, but not PE.
Blood group types and clinical, procedural, and adverse outcomes in ST-elevated myocardial infarction patients: A 3-year cohort in Iran
Authors: Tabesh Faezeh , Sadeghi Masoumeh , Soleimani Azam , Roohafza Hamidreza , Pourmoghadas Ali , Amirpour Afshin , Mollaiy Ardestani Maryam
Published: April 2023

Background:

The objectives of this study were to assess the relation of blood groups and the rate of successful angioplasty in patients with ST-elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI) and also to investigate long-term adverse outcomes follow-up.

Materials and Methods:

In this study, 500 eligible patients with definitive diagnosis of STEMI who underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) were followed up for 3 years. The patient's angiography images were examined and thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) flow rate and coronary artery patency rate were evaluated in different ABO blood groups. All patients were followed up after 3 years based on major adverse cardiovascular events.

Results:

There was no significant difference in coronary artery patency rate between the patients of the different blood types with respect to TIMI flow before (P = 0.19) and after revascularization (P = 0.69). The incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in blood Group A was the highest. Death in the blood Groups AB and O was significantly higher than the other groups. No significant differences were seen in different blood groups in the frequency of mortality (P = 0.13), myocardial infarction (P = 0.46), heart failure (P = 0.83), re-hospitalization, angiography (P = 0.90), PCI (P = 0.94), coronary artery bypass graft (P = 0.26), implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation (P = 0.26), and mitral regurgitation (P = 0.88).

Conclusion:

The incidence of AF in blood Group A and inhospital mortality in blood Groups AB and O were the highest. The blood group may be considered in assessment of clinical risk in STEMI patients.
A property of ideals of jets of functions vanishing on a set
Authors: Fefferman Charles , Shaviv Ary
Published: April 2023

For a set

E\subset\mathbb{R}^n

that contains the origin, we consider

I^m(E)

– the set set of all

m^{\text{th}}

degree Taylor approximations (at the origin) of

C^m

functions on

\mathbb{R}^n

that vanish on

E

. This set is a proper ideal in

\mathcal{P}^m(\mathbb{R}^n)

– the ring of all

m^{\text{th}}

degree Taylor approximations of

C^m

functions on

\mathbb{R}^n

. Which ideals in

\mathcal{P}^m(\mathbb{R}^n)

arise as

I^m(E)

for some

E

? In this paper we introduce the notion of a
closed
ideal in

\mathcal{P}^m(\mathbb{R}^n)

, and prove that any ideal of the form

I^m(E)

is closed. We do not know whether in general any closed proper ideal is of the form

I^m(E)

for some

E

, however we prove in a subsequent paper that all closed proper ideals in

\mathcal{P}^m(\mathbb{R}^n)

arise as

I^m(E)

when

m+n\leq5

.
Towards a classification of entanglements of Galois representations attached to elliptic curves
Authors: Daniels Harris B. , Lozano-Robledo Alvaro , Morrow Jackson S.
Published: April 2023

Let

E/\mathbb{Q}

be an elliptic curve, let

\overline{\mathbb{Q}}

be a fixed algebraic closure of

\mathbb{Q}

, and let

G_{\mathbb{Q}}=\text{Gal}(\overline{\mathbb{Q}}/\mathbb{Q})

be the absolute Galois group of

\mathbb{Q}

. The action of

G_{\mathbb{Q}}

on the adelic Tate module of

E

induces the adelic Galois representation

\rho_E\colon G_{\mathbb{Q}} \to \text{GL}(2,\widehat{\mathbb{Z}}).

The goal of this paper is to explain how the image of

\rho_E

can be smaller than expected. To this end, we offer a group theoretic categorization of different ways in which an entanglement between division fields can be explained and prove several results on elliptic curves (and more generally, principally polarized abelian varieties) over

\mathbb{Q}

where the entanglement occurs over an abelian extension.
Indoor Air Quality of Beauty Salons in Commercial and Residential Areas of Camp, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Authors: Tijani Y. M. , James A. O. , Oguntoke O. , Oyebanji F. F.
Published: April 2023

Growing increase of beauty salons and exposure to associated chemical substances present serious concern of chemical hazards and health problems. This study assessed indoor air quality (IAQ) of selected beauty salons in commercial and residential areas of Camp settlement in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria using Aeroqual GasSensing Monitor and WindMate® Weather Station. Human thermal sensation (HTS) was computed using Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) and Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied (PPD) Indices. Data collected were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings showed TVOC exceeded permissible exposure limit (0.2 mg/m3) in all salons and critical safe level (2500 ppm) for CO2 was exceeded in one-third. Exceedance was observed in less than one-third of salons for P.M2.5 and P.M10, due to varying activities taking place per time, and location differences. Where detected, H2S was below permissible limit (1.4 mg/m3). HTS was above the acceptable thermal comfort levels (PMV: ±0.5; PPD: <10%) in all salons. Generally, the IAQ indicates prevalence of inadequate ventilation, and portends increased exposure risk to hazardous chemical substances associated with salon activities. Therefore, formulation of policy, stipulating minimum operating standards and enforcement, alongside enlightenment campaign are necessary to promote human safety and prevent escalation of chemical related hazards in salons.
A Note on Hidden Markov Models with Application to Criminal Intelligence
Authors: Osatohanmwen P. , Omotayo-Tomo M. S. , Oyegue F. O. , Mazona V. , Ewere F. , Bilesanmi A. , Osawe N. L.
Published: April 2023

Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) which fall under the class of latent variable models have received widespread attention in many fields of applications. HMMs were initially developed and applied within the context of speech recognition. The theoretical framework underpinning the formalism of HMMs has also evolved over time and has found an exalted place in the theory of stochastic processes.  The three problems HMMs are used to resolve were discussed alongside their solutions in this paper. An application to criminal intelligence in unraveling the culprit in a situation involving theft was also carried out and results obtained indicated that the HMMs approach offered a similar result with that of the well-established Dynamic Programming approach.
Effects of Excess Insecticide Application on Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Seeds by responses of Colonized Cowpea Weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus)
Authors: Salihu I. M. , Dadi-Mahmud N. J. , Audu Y. , Hamza U. I. , Isah M. , Olayemi I. K.
Published: April 2023

This study was designed to determine the effect of excess insecticide application on stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) seeds sourced from Lapai market, Niger State, Nigeria using appropriate standard techniques. The effect quantum was using cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus) as Biomarker. Result obtained show that lethal concentration of insecticide significantly (P < 0.05) affected duration of immature development, with highest concentration increasing the duration of larval development significantly. Larval and pupal mortality (11.20±1.24 and 67.20±4.65; 8.04±0.44 and 36.20±2.11 for negative control and highest treated concentration respectively) were significantly (P < 0.05) affected by increase in insecticide concentration. Mean temperature and relative humidity (28.77±1.2 and 35.88±5.14 respectively) of the immediate stored cowpea environment were within the ambient condition. Protein and Carbohydrate were the two proximate composition that varied significantly as a result of insecticide application. Cowpea weevil have shown a great potential of serving as a potential bio-markers of insecticide contamination of stored cowpea seeds in storage. Further research on similar and other biological effects of abused insecticide on colonizing weevil should be carried out in and outside laboratory condition.
Occurrence and Diversity of Biofilm Producing Multidrug Resistant Escherichia coli in Dug Wells Used for Domestic Purposes in Ile-Ife, Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Odetoyin B.
Published: April 2023

Antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli has emerged as a serious and growing threat to public and environmental health and domestic wells have been fingered as a potential reservoir of resistant E. coli due to faecal contamination, and are ideal for microbial biofilm formation. Therefore, this study was carried out to investigate biofilm production among 60 multidrug-resistant (MDR) E. coli recovered from domestic wells in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. All biofilm positive isolates were screened for seven associated (papC, iroN, biofilm, fimH, cna, fbna and bcsa) genes by multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The diversity of the isolates was investigated using (GTG)5-PCR, and a dendrogram was drawn with interactive-tree-of-life software. Overall, 45 of 60 (75%) isolates produced biofilms, comprising strong (n=15; 25%), moderate (n=16; 26.7%), and weak (n=14; 23.3%) producers. Moreover, 35 (77.8%) isolates had at least one biofilm gene, 30 (66.7%) had multiple genes, and 5 (11.1%) had one. The biofilm gene (biofilm, fimH, bcsa, iroN) combination was identified in 10 (28.7%) of the 60 isolates. The isolates (n=14; 40%) with moderate biofilm production had the highest number of genes dominated by the biofilm gene (biofilm, fimH, bcsa) combination, while isolates (n=8; 22.9%) with weak production had the least number of genes and comprised mainly the fimH and cna gene combination. The biofilm formers showed 32 distinct fingerprints and were grouped into nine clades, with clade 6 having the most strains (31.6%). The occurrence of MDR biofilm-producing organisms in domestic wells constitutes a public health concern. There is a need to develop strategies to curb faecal contamination of wells to prevent outbreaks of untreatable diseases.
Developing a Mathematical Formula that can Calculate the Density of MoO3-B2O3-Bi2O3 Glass System from Weight Percentages of its Components
Authors: Alhassan M. , Usman M. , Muazu S. I.
Published: April 2023

Research on glass systems for radiation shielding involves the fabrication of different samples in a sequential manner. In order to determine their shielding properties their densities have to be found experimentally. This procedure causes time and capital consumption and is associated with health risk due to the biological harms of some chemicals involved in it. Therefore, the objective of this work is to reduce the cost, time and health risks by developing a mathematical model to calculate the density of MoO3 - B2O3 - Bi2O3 glass system from weight percentages of its components using Phy-X/PSD software and Python Programming. The input needed are the densities and percentage weights of the constituent components. The coding made in Python programming language to test the formula shows its ability to reproduce or predict densities of the required samples of this glass system with accuracy within 99.59 – 99.88%. Therefore, making use of this formula will simplify the difficulty of refabricating glasses defined by the expression yMoO3 - xB2O3 - (100 – y – x) Bi2O3 for research purposes, which will reduce the financial cost and health risks.
Proximate, Electrolyte and Biochemical Profile of Rabbits Fed with Tridax procumbens Residue Meal in Replacement of Vitamins and Minerals in Lapai Niger state Nigeria
Authors: Yahaya I. , Ndatsu Y. , Yunusa A. , Musa A. I. , Uthman A. , Amina M. , Khadijah M. , Abdulkarim H. , Obewa I.
Published: April 2023

Proximate, electrolyte and biochemical profile of rabbits fed with Tridax residue meal replacing Vitamin and Mineral were evaluated in Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria using standard techniques. The dietary treatments evaluated were 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 0% inclusion level of Tridax. The results obtained did not follow any pattern except Urea, Globulin and Creatinine which had significant (P<0.05) decrease in the serum biochemical profile. The highest value for crude fat was seen in feed3 with value of 11.33±0.30 and the lowest was recorded in the control feed with value of 10.38±0.21. There was no significant difference in crude protein between feeds 1 and 2 with values of 58.13±0.15 and 56.13±0. 15 but feeds feeds3, 4 and the control feed showed significant difference at (P<0.05) The result of Chloride shows no significant differences (P<0.05) in feeds1, 2 and 3, with values of 7.26±0.96, 7.25 ±3.74 and 7.55±4.81 also feeds4 and the control feed shows no significant difference with values of 6.55±2.67 and 6.46 ± 0.96 but there is significant difference between feeds1, 2, 3 and feeds4 and control feed. The prepared feed supplemented with 20 and 40% Tridax is promising compared to others, hence could be used as a supplement in the feed of rabbit which can be consumed in place of red meat. Also the low cholesterol level in the feeds makes it idle for people with cardiovascular related problem. Thus, the cost of production of feed can be reduced using Tridax plant as a substitute for Vitamin and mineral premix. It is recommended that further studies on the optimum level of inclusion of Tridax plant to be established.
Pre-treatment, Germination and Growth Performance of Detarium microcarpum Seeds in three Planting Media
Authors: Dachung G. , Tyolumun A. B. , Ekhuemelo D. O.
Published: April 2023

Effect of 20%, 40% and 60% sulphuric acid concentrations on the pretreatment of Detarium microcarpum and seedling growth was studied using standard techniques. Seeds were collected and tested by floating. Results showed that seeds treated with 40% H2SO4 for 10 and 30 mins planted in river sand; 60% H2SO4 for 30 mins planted in top soil and those planted in untreated seeds had the highest (4) germination. Germination percentage of was highest (80%) with 40% H2SO4 treated seeds for 10 and 30 mins planted in river sand; control (river sand, river sand + top soil); 20% H2SO4 for 10 mins planted in top soil and 60% H2SO4 for 30 mins planted in river sand. Emergence index and emergence rate index of seeds followed same trend as germination percentage of seeds. The highest mean (16 cm) height of seedlings was recorded from river sand without H2SO4 seed treatment (control).Mean values of collar diameter, leaf area and number of leaves also follow same trend ofseedling height. There were no significant differences (p > 0.05) in seedling height, collar diameter, leaf area and number of leaves among seeds grown in different media and control. Seeds treated with 40% H2SO4 and plated in river sand had the highest number of germinations and river sand was the best media of growth.
Effect of Addition of Carpet Waste Fibres on the Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soils Samples from Umutu, Agbor and Obiaruku in Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Kayode-Ojo N. , Eteure E. C.
Published: April 2023

With the latest trend in the beautification of most homes and offices, there has been a great shift from the use of carpets to floor tile and as such most of these carpets have become waste and causing environmental pollution. Therefore the objective of this paper was to evaluate the effect of adding carpet waste fibre on unconfined comprehensive strength of cohesive soil samples from Umutu, Agbor and Obiaruku in Delta State, Nigeria using standard techniques. The results showed that the maximum dry  density (MDD) of the natural soil samples from Umutu, Agbor and Obiaruku  were 1.76g/cm3, 1.73 g/cm3 and 1.72 g/cm3 respectively while their respective OMC were 13.6%, 13.86% and 14.2%. The UCS of the natural soil samples were 68.6kN/m2, 73.77kN/m2 and 76.69kN/m2 respectively. The MDD decreased from 1.73 g/cm3 to 1.675g/cm3, 1.72g/cm3 to 1.66g/cm3 and 1.71 g/cm3 to 1.63 g/cm3 when the natural soils from these study areas respectively were compacted with 0.1% to 0.4% fibre content. Also, the OMC from the respective soils-fibre mix increased from 13.8% to 19.0%, 16.0% to 19.6% and 14.9% to 19.2% respectively. The UCS for the respective soil-fibre mix decreased from 60.38kN/m2 to 52.65kN/m2, 66.28kN/m2 to 57.70kN/m2 and72.39kN/m2 to 57.27kN/m2. Hence, the study showed that the addition of fibre to natural soil decreases the strength of the soil.
„Wohlstand, Bildung und Freiheit für Alle”. Idea praw człowieka w poglądach Gustava Struvego jako przykład radykalnej demokratycznej niemieckiej myśli polityczno-prawnej doby Wiosny Ludów
Authors: Lesiński Paweł
Published: April 2023

„Wohlstand, Bildung und Freiheit für Alle”. The Idea of Human Rights in the Views of Gustav Struve as an Example of Radical German Political and Legal Thought during the Springtime of Nations

The Springtime of Nations in Germany is mostly associated with the views of various moderate liber- als, who played leading roles during these revolutionary events. The case is different when it comes to the members of the most radical wing within the liberal movement, the so called “democrats”. Their ideas are described far less frequently. The article presented analyzes the idea of human rights in the views of Gustav Struve – one of the most important figures in the German democratic movement. During the German Springtime of Nations, the notion of human rights was one of the most frequently discussed but also variably understood problems. Struve’s views regarding this question refer not only to the idea of human rights, they also form a kind of political manifesto including solutions for various problems encountered by average citizens along with suggestions concerning an equitable structure of thesocial order. These postulates were revolutionary and radical, but often incoherent. Hence they fit well into the characteristics of the whole German democratic movement in the first half of the 19th century, which was seen as an unpopular, unsystematic, eclectic, and immature phenomenon. The ar- ticle first describes Struve’s life in the context of various events of the German Springtime of Nations. Subsequently, it analyzes the notion of the human being, his functioning in the social community, and the definition of his rights. The article ends with an analysis of the material content of the concept of human rights in the views of the described German radical.
„Konstytucja Grévy’ego” i „konstytucja de Gaulle’a”. Dwa kierunki relokacji władzy prezydenckiej w historii konstytucyjnej Francji
Authors: Jakubiak Łukasz
Published: April 2023

The “Grévy Constitution” and the “de Gaulle Constitution”: Two Directions for the Relocation of Presidential Power in the Constitutional History of France

The paper deals with two different political interpretations of presidential power under the Third and Fifth French Republics, which clearly changed the position of the head of state in relation to the letter of constitutional acts that were in force at the time. Both of these interpretations were im- posed by the presidents in office in the first years after the proper structures of the system of gov- ernment had been established. The former (commonly known as the “Grévy constitution”) led to the weakening of presidential power, and the latter (described as the “de Gaulle constitution”) to its strengthening. Particular attention is thus paid to the formation of such particular unwritten norms of constitutional law in rationalized and non-rationalized parliamentary systems. In both cases, their basic feature turned out to be the ability to significantly modify the parliamentary system of gov- ernment. In the last part of the paper, the stability and durability of the above-mentioned political interpretations of the aforementioned constitutions are discussed. It is indicated that in both cases there were attempts to challenge these non-codified standards. Although the causes of such actions were different from each other, neither brought any meaningful success.