bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Lymphangioma circumscriptum of the vulva treated with radiofrequency ablation: case report
Authors: CEBECİ Dua , YAŞAR Şirin , GÜNEŞ Pembegul , AYTEKİN Sema , GÖKTAY Fatih
Published: December 2020

Lymphangioma circumscriptum (LC) is a rare benign skin disease involving hamartomatous lymphatic malformation of the deep dermal and subcutaneous lymphatic ducts. Upon occuring in uncommon areas such as axilla, shoulder, groin, and vulva, it is a therapeutic challenge for the dermatologist. Various methods such as surgical excision, lasers, and sclerotherapy have been used in the past to treat this unsightly skin condition. In this article we report the efficacy of a radiofrequency ablation in a female patient with vulvar LC. The treatment efficiency of radiofrequency was satisfactory in our patient without recurrence during the 6-month follow-up period. Based on previous studies, radiofrequency technique is a safe and cost-effective treatment for LC management, as in our case.
A case with angina bullosa hemorrhagica
Authors: AYVAZ Havva Hilal , KORKMAZ Selma , YILDIRIM Mehmet , ERTURAN İjlal , ERKILINÇ Gamze , DOĞANTEKİN Cankat
Published: December 2020

Angina bullosa hemorrhagica (ABH) is an idiopathic benign condition in which hemorrhagic bullae develop mostly in the oral mucosa without any vesiculobullous diseases or blood dyscrasias. A 42-year-old female patient was admitted to our clinic with a sudden blood-filled blister in the mouth. A bright, tense-surfaced hemorrhagic bulla, approximately 1 cm in size, was observed in the patient’s sublingual mucosa. Despite no clear etiology of this disease, there are triggering conditions of ABH such as trauma, deterioration in collagen production after long-term steroid inhaler use, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The lesions seen on the soft palate are usually painless, tense, and appear as dark red or purple blisters which rupture spontaneously within 24-48 hours. This case is presented in terms of being more common than expected and being a differential diagnosis with many diseases.
Neurotropic properties of new complex compounds of SnCl4 with salicyloyl hydrazones of benzaldehyde and 4-bromobenzaldehyde
Authors: Prokopchuk E. G. , Aleksandrova A. I. , Kravchenko I. A.
Published: December 2020

Existing data demonstrate that various medicines used for depressive disorders therapy had a number of additional effects such as sedation and mood improvement. In fact, signals from the environmental stress factors such as life-threatening hazards, social stressors and reaction to injury in the organism, firstly transmitted by the sensory nervous system and then this information are processed by the so-called emotional patterns in the brain. Treatment of various diseases that usually accompanied with neuropsychic disorders leads to «polypragmasia» – prescription of many medicines (5 and more) at the same time. Therefore, there is a big of interest to develop complex medicine with broad spectrum of the pharmacological action for the treatment of depressive disorders. Our previous research was focused on the anti-depressive properties of the complex compounds of SnCl4 with salicyloyl hydrazones of benzaldehyde (C-I) and 4-bromobenzaldehyde (C-II) and their functional aspects.The aim of the study is to determine anxiolytic and sedative activity of new complex compounds of SnCl4 with salicyloyl hydrazones of benzaldehyde and 4-bromobenzaldehyde in: «Open-field test» and «Light-dark box».Behaviour of experimental animals (mouse) was analysed by means of the test «light-dark box». It was conducted during 5 min in 1 h, 3 h, 5 and 24 h after the oral administration of substances, registering the following values: residence time in the light box and number of peeps from black to light box. Study of anxiety was conducted by means of «open-field test» during the equal time (1 h, 3 h, 5 h and 24 h). Examination was conducted during 5 min, registering numbers of stands on the hind paws (vertical mobility), numbers of peeps into holes (exploratory activity) and numbers of crossings the boxes(locomotor activity). To determine whether the complexes and functional groups that contained in C-I and C-II demonstrate anxiolytic effect, the anxiolytic action of benzaldehyde, 4-bromobenzaldehyde, salicyloyl hydrazone of benzaldehyde, salicyloyl hydrazones of 4-bromobenzaldehyde have been tested.The results of anxiolytic activity study of the complex compounds of SnCl4 with salicyloyl hydrazones of benzaldehyde and 4-bromobenzaldehyde demonstrated that after oral administration of these compounds the expressive neurotropic effect had observed during the 24 h of the experiment. The study of salicyloyl hydrazones of 4-bromobenzaldehyde indicated its significant contribution into the anxiolytic effect of the C-II. Probably the anxiolytic activity has occurred due to bromine atoms presence in the structure of the complexes.
Influence of type 2 diabetes mellitus on the development of hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction
Authors: Khromov O. S. , Dobrelia N. V. , Parshikov O. V. , Boytsova L. V.
Published: December 2020

Hypoxia is currently considered to be an universal factor involved in the development of complications in many diseases including diabetes mellitus (DM). Acute hypoxia causes a systemic reaction with the large circulatory system developing vasodilation and the lesser circulatory system arteries developinghypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction (HPV), which demonstrates the arteries' ability to regulate pulmonary circulation and maintain normal ventilation-perfusion ratio. Lack of the adequate response to hypoxic effects may be an additional mechanism for the diabetic complications in the cardiovascular system. Despite years of study, the mechanisms of HPV remain largely unclear, as does the effect of diabetes on pulmonary artery reactivity.The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of high-fat diet and diabetes on the development of the HPV reaction in vivo and in vitro.Studies in rats divided into three groups (control group, a group of rats on a high-fat diet (HFD), and a group of animals with experimental type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)) showed that in rats kept on the high-fat diet, an injection of streptozotocin leads to significant increase in blood glucose levels. In rats kept on the high-fat diet only, this parameter did not differ from the levels in the control animals. In rats kept on HFD and in rats with T2DM model, the right ventricular pressure was significantly higher compared to the control rats.The lung ventilation with a hypoxic gas mixture led to decrease in blood pressure in the systemic circulation in animals of all groups. In the control rats, the pressure in the right ventricular cavity of the heart increased indicating the development of hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction. In HFD rats, hypoxic hypoxiahad virtually no effect on the right ventricular pressure. In T2DM rats, an inversion of the hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction reaction with decrease in the right ventricular pressure was observed.These results have been confirmed in the in vitro experiments. In lung sections, the responses of the intrapulmonary arteries to hypoxic effects were multi-directional: the pulmonary artery luminal area decreased in the control animals, almost did not change in HFD animals, and increased in T2DM animals.In the rats with experimental diabetes mellitus, the contractile responses of the pulmonary artery ring segments to hypoxia were significantly suppressed compared to the vessels from the control animals.Finding out the exact mechanisms involved in the inversion of the pulmonary vasoconstriction response in diabetes will contribute to a better understanding of the fundamental pathophysiological processes that will promote development of pathogenetically justified approaches to the treatment of this disease and its complications.
Evaluation on East Java 100/III Regional Training Programme (PUSLATDA) 2013-2016 (An Approach towards National Sports Competition XIX-2016)
Authors: Subagio Subagio , Irmantara Irmantara
Published: December 2020

This study aims to assess the preparation of East Java Sport Committee (KONI) to come of Multi Event National Sports Competition (PON) XIX-2016, held every 4 years. The focus of this research can be presented: 1) The process of making / designing planning East Java Puslatda 100/III; 2) The process of implementation of East Java Puslatda; 3) Compability planning and implementation of program the East Java; 4) The results of program performance East Java Puslatda East Java Puslatda 100/III. The collection data in this research was conducted through observation, study documents, interview and participation, because the researchers directly involved making planning, implementation and evaluation in East Java Puslatda 100/III. From the data are then analyzed using the CIPP methods (context, input, process and product). The results showed: 1) The East Java Puslatda 100/III for planning ideal and detail, then its implementation in first year (2013) and the second year (2014) seeking forms and in 2015 the implementation of Puslatda started in accordance with the plan expected; 4) achievement East Java Puslatda 100/III attributed the gold medal in the National Championship and PON XIX-2016 for four years showed a graph continues to rise. One model of long-term planning has been developed and implemented KONI East Java, East Java Puslatda 100 models in dealing with the planning for four years is a new innovation in preparation following the PON, and the results are relatively good. Besides preparations with a long time, which must be considered is continuity and conduciveness Puslatda organizers should be good and comfortable conditions in terms of the implementation process Puslatda must be in a state that is ideal both administratively and operationally supported and the optimal approach of sport science .
On the Model of Prognosis of Proceeds of Industrial Enterprises
Authors: E.L. Pankratov
Published: December 2020

In modern economic theory, scientific and technological progress considers as one of the relevant factors of long-term eco-nomic growth. The influence of scientific and technological progress on a particular sector of the economy appears in the creation of new products that have important competitive advantages over existing ones, or in the modification (modernization) of existing products. Often, new products based on new (innovative) technologies. However, technological superiority requires well-timed modernization of production and staff training, that is, significant financial and organizational investments. At the same time, the rejection of the transition to innovative technologies can lead to tangible losses in market positions or even to a complete cessa-tion of the organization. This model gives a possibility to make a prognosis of proceeds of enterprises with account changing of quantity of manufactured products, as well as various expenses (raw materials, transportation costs,...). An analytical approach for analyzing the influence of various parameters on the proceeds has been introduced.
The Role of Community Characters in Sending Cases of Sexual Violence against Children
Authors: Ernita Dewi  , Said Amirulkamar
Published: December 2020

The changing times that are getting faster with the presence of communication technology have shifted many positive trasidies in society, turning into a new tradition that is more individualistic. One of them is the change in social institutions, community leaders, in Acehnese society, which can be said to be one of the local wisdoms. Social institutions consisting of village officials have the duty to protect, guard, supervise and resolve all problems that occur in the community. They are like a gampong fence that continues to protect society from all forms of crime and a-moral action, one of which is sexual violence against children and women. The rise in cases of sexual violence must be addressed, one of which is by optimizing the role of community leaders.
Respiratory Distress in Newborn
Authors: Ahmed Mesbah Uddin
Published: December 2020

Abstract Not Available

J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2021; 39(1): 1
Many Faces of Dengue Fever
Authors: Ahasan HAM Nazmul
Published: December 2020

Abstract Not Available

J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2021; 39(1): 2-3
Evaluation of Visual Examination of Stool as A Screening Test for Infant with Prolonged Neonatal Cholestasis Namely Biliary Atresia
Authors: Sarker Mst Mukta , Karim ASM Bazlul , Halder Soma
Published: December 2020

Introduction: Neonatal cholestasis is a hepatobiliay disease characterized by biliary obstruction in the neonatal period. Biochemically it is evidenced by prolonged elevation of serum conjugated bilirubin beyond the first 14 days of life.1 Most common causes are biliary atresia and idiopathic neonatal hepatitis.3, 4

Objective: To evaluate stool color as a screening test by visual inspection in infants with prolonged neonatal cholestasis.

Methodology: This was a cross-sectional analytic study, conducted in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Department,BSMMU, Dhaka, from 3 September 2012 to 3 February 2013 about 6 month duration. Statistically calculated 38 infants with prolonged neonatal direct hyperbilirubinaemia beyond their 14 days of age were included in this study.

Results: The mean age of the subjects was 62.3 days with a standard deviation (SD) ±13.7 days. Male to female ratio was 1.2:1. All (100%) the subjects were icteric and hepatomegaly was found in 94.7% subjects. Dark urine (84.2%), pale stool (78.5%), bleeding manifestations (31.8%) and infection (29%) were also observed. Thirty (78.5%) subjects had pale colored stool. Mean (± SD) albumin and conjugated bilirubin levels were 3.68 (±1.88)gm/dl and 5.29 (±1.31)mg/dl respectively. ALT and GGT level of the study subjects were 346.19±124.28 u/dl and 315±198.91 u/l respectively. Common ultrasonographic findings of the patients were non visualization of gallbladder 60.5%, non-visualization of common bileduct 50%, hepatomegaly 92.1%, and triangular cord sign in portahepatis 7.9%. Scintigraphy revealed impaired excretion into intestine 88.9% in majority of the subjects. Liver biopsy revealed liver architecture was preseved 65.8% bile duct proliferation 52.6%, regenarating nodule was absent 65.8% gaint cell was present 52.6% portal tract inflammation was found in 47.4%. Sensitivity of stool color in the diagnosis of neonatal cholestasis was found 90.6%, specificity 83.3%, accuracy 89.5%, positive predictive value 96.7% and negative predictive value 62.5%.

Conclusion: It can be concluded that stool color might be reliable indicator for screening of prolonged neonatal cholestasis namely biliary atresia.

J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2021; 39(1): 46-52
Stereotactic Biopsy in The Diagnosis of Small Brain Lesion
Authors: Das Sukriti , Bhuiyan Md Sharif , Ghosh Dipankar , Rashid Md Mamunur
Published: December 2020

Background: Stereotactic neurosurgery involves mapping the brain in a three-dimensional coordinate system. With the help of MRI and CT scans and 3D computer workstations, neurosurgeons are able to accurately target any area of the brain especially deep seated and brain stem.

Objectives: Stereotactic brain biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses this technology to obtain samples of brain tissue for diagnostic purpose of multiple brain disorder where start to any medication was impossible or no response to any medical management for long term.

Materials and Methods: Twenty-five patients underwent stereotactic biopsy of brain lesions using“KOMAI” Stereotactic frame system and were enrolled.

Results: Of the 25 cases, positive tissue biopsy was found in 20 cases. In 5 patients, biopsy showed gliotic brain tissue or normal brain tissue. There was no post-operative new deficits or mortality seen.

Conclusion: Stereotaxy is minimally invasive procedure having no complication. So, before starting any medication blindly stereotactic tissue diagnosis can help a lot in many medical and surgical diseases.

J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2021; 39(1): 24-35
Changing Clinical Pattern of Dengue Fever and Its Unusual Manifestations- 9 2019 Outbreak in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Quazi Tarikul , Sagor Hironmoy Barman , Tuli Tasmina Chowdhury , Noor Farha Musharrat , Islam Md Momin
Published: December 2020

Background: In 2019 Bangladesh faced largest outbreak of Dengue fever (DF) and clinicians observed some changing patterns in presentation and laboratory findings of DF. This study intends to find the changing patterns of dengue and its different manifestations including unusual one.

Material and Method: This study deals around 220 dengue patient visited to popular Medical College Hospital as inpatient of medicine department during the period 1st July 2019 to 31st December 2019. Chi-square statistics was used find the intra and inter association among the disease mainfestatons and multinominal logistic regression analysis was used to compare disease severity.

Results: Among 220 dengue serologically positive cases, the most common age group affected was 18-49 years (68.6%). Regarding the known common features like fever (91.8%), vomiting (50.2%), headache (48.2%), were frequent among the patients but myalgia (19.6%), rash (14.5%), retro orbital pain (14.1%) were not so common. Presence of unusual features like abdominal pain (49.3%), loose motion (55%) and cough/ breathlessness (41.4%) ascites (53.2%), pleural effusion (51.8%), hepatomegaly (32.3%), peri-gallbladder edema (35.5%) and splenomegaly (15.1%) were also common among dengue patients. Serum Lipase was also increased in (28.8%) cases suggesting pancreatitis.

Conclusion: Unusual Manifestations of dengue fever is common. As the spread of dengue is increasing with significant morbidity and mortality, it is extremely important for the clinicians to know about its unusual manifestations.

J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2021; 39(1): 9-18
Hyperpigmentation with Vitamin B12 Deficiency in an Adolescent Girl
Authors: Hasan Syeda Humaida , Samad Rasheda , Das Jagadish C , Ara Ferdous , Faisal Mohammad Abu
Published: December 2020

Hyperpigmentation as primary symptom is rare in vitamin B12 deficiency. This adolescent non vegetarian girl presented with hyperpigmentation, anaemia, glossitis and weight loss. She was worked up to find out the cause of anemia and hyperpigmentation. Addison disease was a strong provisional diagnosis. Her cortisol level was normal and megaloblastic anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency was found. All of her symptoms were dramatically improved by injectable cobalamin. As vitamin B12 deficiency is a treatable condition so it should be ruled out in patient presenting with hyperpigmentation. Early replacement therapy also prevents multisystem involvement like bone marrow failure and demyelinating neurological disease.

J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2021; 39(1): 62-67
Selección e identificación de una nueva bacteria productora de pectinasa a partir de fuentes geotermales
Authors: Salazar Israel , Ramírez Heber , Zúñiga Ariadna , Yllanes Mirella , Naquiche Ana , Castillo Daladier , Castellanos Roberto
Published: December 2020

Los microorganismos son una fuente potencial de enzimas. Las bacterias termófilas producen enzimas termoestables, como las pectinasas, que permiten obtener una serie de productos que hidrolizan pectinas, heteropolisacáridos, componentes principales de la capa media de la pared celular de la piel de los cítricos (naranjas, limones y mandarinas), manzanas, melocotones y otros vegetales. El cultivo bacteriano productor de pectinasas se seleccionó de bacterias aisladas de géiseres de aguas termales. Las muestras se sembraron en medio líquido y sólido, se incubaron a 60 °C durante 24 a 48 horas respectivamente, observándose halos de hidrólisis como indicativos de producción de pectinasa. Las bacterias que formaron los halos se sembraron en medio de producción de pectinasas, evaluando su actividad enzimática y producción de proteínas. Se aislaron veinte cultivos bacterianos gram positivos, de los cuales 12 fueron productores de pectinasas, siendo el cultivo LBE-P4 el de mayor actividad enzimática con 0.154 U/ml y 0.069 mg/ml de proteínas totales, que fue identificado molecularmente como Geobacillus kaustophilus LBE-P4.
Korelasi Self Efficacy Dengan Hasil Pembelajaran Biologi di SMA 1 Rambatan Kabupaten Tanah Datar Sumatera Barat
Authors: Marneli Diyyan , Dirma Hanif , Delfita Rina
Published: December 2020

Penelitian ini didasari karena banyak siswa yang memiliki self efficacy yang rendah dalam pembelajaran biologi dikarenakan siswa masih kurang peduli terhadap tujuan dalam mengikuti pembelajaran biologi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui korelasi antara self efficacy dengan hasil pembelajaran biologi pada kelas XI SMA 1 Rambatan. Metode yang digunakan ialah metode deskriptif  kuantitatif dengan pendekatan korelasional. Subjek pada penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XI. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan mengunakan  instrument angket dan nilai hasil belajar siswa. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah uji korelasi product moment dan uji signikafikansi dengan uji t. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat hubungan positif yang signifikan antara self efficay dengan hasil pembelajaran biologi, pada kriteria sedang. Namun demikian hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan self efficacy siswa bukanlah satu-satunya faktor untuk meningkatkan hasil pembelajaran biologi siswa, tetapi masih banyak lagi faktor yang mampu mempengaruhinya.
Sintesis dan Karakterisasi Kitosan dari Limbah Kulit Udang Kaki Putih (Litopenaeus vannamei)
Authors: Imtihani Hilya Nur , Permatasari Silfiana Nisa
Published: December 2020

Udang kaki putih (Litopenaeus vannamei) merupakan salah satu krustasea yang banyak dikomsumsi dan dibudidayakan di Indonesia sehingga menghasilkan banyak limbah kulit udang. Limbah tersebut dapat menyebabkan terjadinya permasalahan lingkungan seperti pencemaran karena baunya yang tidak sedap. Dilain hal kulit udang mengandung zat yang dapat disajikan sebagai bahan baku kitosan yang bermanfaat untuk berbagai keperluan terutama bidang kesehatan berperan sebagai antihiperlipidemia dan antibakteri. Tujuan penelitian adalah melakukan sintesis kitosan yang merupakan turunan dari kitin yang diambil dari kulit udang kaki putih (L. vannamei) dan dilakukan karakterisasi. Metode sintesis dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode Knorr yaitu proses pre-treatment, demineralisasi dan deproteinasi untuk menghasilkan kitin selanjutnya dilakukan deasetilasi untuk menghasilkan kitosan. Karakterisasi kitosan dilakukan dengan menguji Derajat Deasetilasi (DD) menggunakan spektroskopi FTIR, uji rendemen, uji ninhidrin, dan uji organoleptik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan uji kemurnian DD mendapatkan nilai sebesar 76,24%, hasil uji rendemen sebanyak 16,21%, uji ninhidrin positif berwarna ungu, dan uji organoleptik menghasilkan serbuk berwarna putih kekuningan. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa kitosan yang dihasilkan memiliki kemurnian yang sangat baik dan sesuai dengan persyaratan.
Sistema de riego con movilidad a base de energía solar
Authors: Arrocha Dayaneth , Camargo Abel , Petit Jorge , Rosas Yineska , Villarreal Vladimir , Muñoz Lilia
Published: December 2020

Este proyecto trata de un robot que riega los cultivos mientras se moviliza con energía solar, que será almacenada en baterías, para que cuando el clima no le favorezca tenga energía para continuar trabajando. Además, tendrá la capacidad de detectar si hay personas en las parcelas, hacer un alto o cambiar la ruta y así poder evitar accidentes. El sistema también es capaz de detectar la temperatura cuando inicia el proceso de riego. Se ha decidido implementar la energía solar, ya que las máquinas utilizan petróleo que al quemarse generan grandes cantidades de desechos dañinos para el medio ambiente. Esto trae como consecuencia el cambio climático. la energía solar no contamina y es gratis, es por esto que tenemos que aprovechar esta fuente de energía renovable para capturarla y almacenarla. Aquí se transforman los fotones en energía eléctrica que usamos para darle vida a nuestro entorno y así no causaremos daños irreparables a nuestro medio ambiente.
Evaluación del ahorro de agua potable que se podrían percibir en los viveros al implementar un sistema de captación de agua de lluvia en la ciudad de Panamá
Authors: Arévalo María , Martínez Osvaldo , Rosales Andrea , Pérez Maribel , Barria Nicole
Published: December 2020

La escasez de agua es una problemática en incremento, que no podemos pasar por alto, porque afecta de manera negativa el desarrollo social de la población a nivel mundial. Una de las alternativas para enfrentar la falta de agua es la utilización eficiente del agua de lluvia. El objetivo principal de esta investigación fue estudiar la factibilidad del uso de un sistema de captación de agua de lluvia y cómo podría ahorrar en gran escala la cantidad de agua potable que se consume en los viveros en temporada seca en la ciudad de Panamá. Mediante la aplicación de un instrumento de recolección de datos a los encargados de los viveros estudiados (Jardines Del Bonsái S.A. y Arboretum Genera Palmarum LTD S.A.) se obtuvieron las mediciones correspondientes al consumo de agua potable en los meses de enero, febrero y marzo, con la finalidad de compararlos con el nivel de precipitaciones promedio de Panamá para esos mismos meses. Mediante los datos proporcionados por la Empresa de Transmisión Eléctrica S.A. (ETESA) se observó que los tres primeros meses del año, son los meses con menos cantidad de precipitaciones, por ende, la demanda del aguapotable para el riego de plantas aumenta. Se propuso un sistema que consiste en la instalación de canales en los tejados del vivero para la recolección de agua lluvia en los últimos meses del año que son los más lluviosos. Con la implementación de este sistema se podría ahorrar más de un 2.98% del uso de agua potable en viveros durante el verano.
Prototipo de sistema experto basado en lógica difusa para la monitorización del ruido en espacios educativos
Authors: Aracelis Aracelis M. , Casco Nahum E. , Mela Robinson H. , Pinzón Cristian I.
Published: December 2020

Durante los últimos años en Panamá se ha venido incrementado la contaminación acústica, la cual, aunque puede parecer inofensiva, logra alcanzar niveles tan elevados, afectando progresivamente la salud de las personas. Por esta razón, tanto en espacios cerrados, como abiertos es necesario monitorizar los decibeles del ruido. Los sistemas expertos permiten representar conocimientos de expertos, lo cual facilita la toma de decisiones más precisa. Una de las técnicas para la construcción de sistemas expertos es mediante el concepto de lógica difusa. En este artículo se presenta el prototipo de un sistema experto basado en lógica difusa para la monitorización del ruido y un mecanismo de alerta en espacios educativos. El sistema desarrollado plantea la utilización de técnicas de inteligencia artificial para la toma de decisión y mecanismos de salidas que actúan como alertas, concretamente mediante semáforos de estados, indicando el nivel de ruido captado. En este trabajo se presenta la problemática, un prototipo del sistema experto funcional, y los resultados obtenidos de las pruebas realizadas.
Estimación del descarte de material reciclable doméstico en Chiriquí, Panamá
Authors: Aparicio Mónica , Hernández Conny , Fossatti Lidiet , Castillo Aylin , Pino Jorge
Published: December 2020

El manejo y disposición de residuos sólidos a nivel mundial constituye un problema; América Latina, y Panamá no escapan a esta realidad. El objetivo del presente fue es estimar la cantidad de plástico y vidrio reciclable descartado en viviendas en la provincia de Chiriquí. A su vez, se aprovechó para educar a las personas sobre los beneficios del reciclaje y el problema que representa el plástico y vidrio en nuestra población. Durante un mes se recolectaron y se pesaron los residuos de plástico y vidrio reciclable acumulados. Se produjo 26.03 kg/mes de plástico reciclable en ocho casas muestreadas, con un promedio de 3.25 kg/mes de descarte reciclable por casa. Solamente, una de las viviendas proporcionó insumos para estimar el descarte de vidrio reciclable; el cual fue de 1.94 kg/mes de envases de vidrio, lo que podría indicar que las familias tienden a reutilizar más el vidrio que el plástico. Con base en la información generada, se puede estimar que en estas viviendas podrían estar produciendo unas 0.312 toneladas de plástico por año. Este trabajo representa la primera estimación publicada, sobre la generación de desechos reciclables domiciliarios en David, Chiriquí; información de pertinencia para la formulación de iniciativas de reciclaje y manejo de desechos sólidos locales.
Propuesta de un sistema automatizado para la obtención de sal en Azuero, República de Panamá
Authors: Sáez Yessica , Fuentes Paola , Peña Lissette , Sánchez Omar
Published: December 2020

En la República de Panamá, el proceso de obtención de sal emplea la mano de obra humana, careciendo de muchos avances tecnológicos, lo que influye de manera directa y sumada a otras variables, la cantidad y calidad del mineral que se llegue a producir. El objetivo principal de esta investigación es proponer un sistema remoto que le permita a los diferentes dueños y trabajadores de salinas, monitorear y controlar diferentes procesos necesarios para la producción de sal. Para la realización de esta investigación, se procedió a recolectar información sobre el proceso de producción de sal, mediante la aplicación de cuestionarios y entrevistas realizadas a las distintas personas que laboran en la Federación Nacional de Cooperativas Salineras de Panamá, R.L., así como datos y documentos facilitados que permitieron obtener una visión amplia del proceso realizado para la obtención de sal. Los resultados de estos cuestionarios muestran que Panamá produce su propia sal para el consumo nacional, siendo Azuero la región donde la producción de sal se da con mayor auge y es por ello que basamos nuestra investigación en esta zona específica. Gracias a las respuestas obtenidas de los cuestionarios aplicados a los salineros, de nuestra región de estudio, se propone un sistema automatizado utilizando un controlador lógico programable (PLC) que permitirá la medición del nivel del mar en puntos específicos con la ayuda de sensores especializados. Además de lo anterior, el sistema propuesto implementará señales GSM con el fin de informar al personal encargado de la salina sobre el estado en que se encuentra el sistema.
Educação Ambiental como aliada à sustentabilidade em Projetos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (PDS)
Authors: Soares Francisco Igo Leite , Vieira Thiago Almeida , Santos Maria Mirtes Cortinhas dos
Published: December 2020

A educação ambiental tem se configurado como uma alternativa de sensibilização para práticas agrícolas sustentáveis, visando incorporar novas práticas em sustentabilidade, capazes de reduzir ou eliminar danos ao meio ambiente. Neste sentido, a realidade socioambiental dos projetos de assentamentos rurais pode ser favorecida com ações em prol da sustentabilidade socioambiental e econômica destes territórios. Neste artigo, objetivou-se evidenciar o papel da educação ambiental, como instrumento indutor no incentivo às práticas para conservação ambiental, evitando e/ou mitigando os danos causados pelo uso ineficiente da terra nos projetos de desenvolvimento sustentáveis (PDS’s) no Brasil. Metodologicamente, consiste em uma pesquisa qualitativa de cunho bibliográfico. Foi possivel inferir que a Educação Ambiental consiste em um importante instrumento capaz de compartilhar informações, a fim de sensibilizar e promover o desenvolvimento social e a capacitação dos assentados, a partir de rupturas de paradigmas, no incentivo ao uso sustentável, desenvolvimento de processos contínuos de convivência e respeito ao meio ambiente.
A Política Nacional de Humanização no SUS: a palavra como “dádiva” na subjetivação da atenção e gestão em saúde
Authors: Amorim Annibal Coelho de
Published: December 2020

O ensaio resulta de estudo qualitativo acerca da “Política Nacional de Humanização/PNH” e seu método da tríplice inclusão e participação social de gestores, trabalhadores e usuários do/no SUS. Aborda aspectos conceituais a partir dos pressupostos teóricos sociológicos, antropológicos e históricos de Simmel, Mauss e Foucault. Partindo das categorias “inclusão” e participação social preconizadas pela PNH, efetuou-se análise hermenêutico-dialética das entrevistas de profissionais de saúde, gestores e usuários, em atividades de humanização em duas unidades hospitalares federais no Rio de Janeiro. Analisa-se a construção social da atenção e gestão da saúde, particularmente os processos comunicacionais de diferentes protagonistas da PNH/HumanizaSUS. Como resultado da análise qualitativa das entrevistas, ancoradas nas teorias referidas, o ensaio postula a correlação teórico-prática entre o método da PNH e a circulação triádica – dar-receber-retribuir – ­da palavra como dádiva em práticas da humanização no/do SUS.
Risk Factors of Clonorchis sinensis Human Infections in Endemic Areas, Haman-Gun, Republic of Korea: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Lee Sang-Eun , Shin Hee-Eun , Lee Myoung-Ro , Kim Yang-Hee , Cho Shin-Hyeong , Ju Jung-Won
Published: December 2020

Clonorchis sinensis is the most common fish-borne intestinal parasite in Korea. The aim of the present investigation was to survey the status of C. sinensis infection and analyze associated risk factors in residents of Haman-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. A total of 5,114 residents from 10 administrative towns/villages voluntarily agreed to participate in the study, which comprised fecal examination, a questionnaire survey for risk factors, ultrasonography, and enzymelinked immunosorbent assay for cancer biomarker detection in the blood. We detected C. sinensis eggs in 5.3% of the subjects. By region, Gunbuk-myeon had the highest number of residents with C. sinensis eggs. The infection rate and intensity were higher in male than in female residents. Based on the risk factor questionnaire, infection was highly associated with drinking, a history of C. sinensis infection, and the practice of eating of raw freshwater fish. Extension of the bile duct, infection intensity, and cancer biomarker detection significantly correlated with the presence of eggs in the study population. In conclusion, the development of feasible, long-term control policies and strategies for the elimination of C. sinensis in Korea is still required.
Travel Through Time: From 9/11 to COVID-19, Parallel Predictive Analysis of Travel Marketing
Authors: Gilliam Hannah
Published: December 2020

The events of 9/11 drastically changed the state of the nation across many industry sectors, with the tourism industry among those most affected. Following that horrific day, the nation experienced heightened security measures and protocol, such that the travel industry and travelers would never look the same. People were fearful and anxious, and the tourism industry had to take quick, effective measures to evaluate the consumer response, set a marketing strategy, and promote within a changed national ethos and expectations. COVID-19 is a similar catastrophic, global, and long-term crisis that set our nation on a similarly drastic change in practice and protocol; fear and anxiety were higher than ever. COVID-19 and 9/11 are highly comparable in their market response. By comparing the two events and analyzing the consumer response and advertising messaging, specifically during the stay at home order, a theme and direction for messaging within the travel industry post-COVID-19 can be predicted based on the culture and spirit of The American Dream, confidence in safety, we are in this together, support local tourism, explore your city in a new way, and connect with those you missed.
KEYWORDS: COVID-19; 9/11; Post-pandemic; Advertising; Travel; Prediction; Messaging; Consumer Response; Marketing; Analysis
Trigliserit yüksekliği olan bir hastada akut pankreatit gelişimi: Olgu sunumu
Authors: AKKUŞ Canan , DAMBURACI Nurullah , YILMAZ Hakan , DURAN Cevdet
Published: December 2020

Akut pankreatit; pankreas bezinin inflamasyonu olup, hayatı tehdit edebilen ölümcül bir durumdur. Bir çok olguda kronik alkol kullanımı ve safra yolu hastalıkları etyolojiden sorumlu olsa da nadiren hipertrigliseridemiye bağlıda akut pankreatit gelişebilir. Trigliserit düzeyleri arttıkça pankreatit gelişme riski artar ve 1000 mg/dl’yi geen düzeylerde hastaların yaklaşık beşte birinde akut pankreatit geliştiği bildirilmiştir. Hipertrigliseridemi nedeniyle meydana gelen pankreatit tedavisinde oral alım kısıtlanlanması, yağdan fakir beslenme, insulin infüzyonu, heparin, lipid düşürücü ilaçlar, nadirende plazmaferez kullanılabilir. Bu yazımızda daha önceden hiç lipid düşürücü ilaç tedavisi almamış ve 3 defa akut pankreatit gelişmiş bir hastayı sunduk. Akut pankreatit etyolojisinde nadiren de olsa yüksek trigliserit düzeyleri sorumlu olabilir. Bu nedenle akut pankreatit gelişen tüm olgular lipid parametreleri açısından incelenmelidir.
Foraging Behaviour of Three Sympatric Babblers (Family: Timaliidae)
Authors: JULIANA JONATHON , GAWIN DENCY FLENNY
Published: December 2020

We investigated the foraging ecology of three species of babblers in Kampung Gumbang, Kampung Padang Pan and Dered Krian National Park, Bau. Vegetation in Kampung Gumbang include tall trees, shrubs and patches of kerangas. Dered Kerian National Park consists of mixed dipterocarp forest and limestone forest, which is surrounded by orchards and few villages. In Kampung Padang Pan, the vegetation is a mixed fruit orchard and secondary forest. Foraging data were obtained to compare foraging behaviour in three species. From 133 observations, suspended dead leaves was the most frequently used substrate by the three species. Stachyris maculate showed the most general foraging behavior, and it adopted probing strategy. Cyanoderma erythropterum and Mixnornis gularis obtained food items by gleaning. These three babblers utilize different foraging strategies and substrates, irrespective of their resemblances in other characteristics.  C. erythropterum and S. maculate forage mainly among dead and curled, twisted leaves in understory vegetation at significantly different heights. M. gularis forages on dead and living leaves and this species can be found abundantly in disturbed forest and plantation or farm habitats. All the three areas were observed never lacked falling leaves and structural complexity required as foraging substrates by those three babbler species. All three babblers occupy different foraging niches, and therefore interspecific competitions among themselves are minimized.
Mahathir’s Leadership Post-general Election 14: Perspectives of the Malay Community in West Malaysia
Authors: SHAMSUL JIHAR SHAUQAT ADAM
Published: December 2020

New history is created in Malaysia. After over six decades of Federal rule, the Barisan Nasional (BN) government has been replaced by a coalition of opposition parties, the Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the most recent general election. PH also managed to form several state governments traditionally held by BN in Peninsular Malaysia. This study aims to seek the perception of the Malays in West Malaysia in accepting the return of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad into power. It focuses on the so-called political comeback of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad – the first leader to be appointed Prime Minister twice considering this rarely happens in Malaysia. This study was conducted in West Malaysia involving eighty-eight respondents using the 5-point Likert-scale survey questionnaire. Respondents were given an option to answer the questionnaire in Bahasa Malaysia or English. The general result showed that perception towards political issues in Malaysia, especially with regard to Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad’s comeback drew mixed reactions. On the same note, it showed that people could have lost their hopes and direction of Malaysian politics.
Fire Disaster and Its Implications on Survivors and Social Work Practice: The Case of Rumah Lepang Sayat, Engkilili
Authors: BINTI JUSIN DAPHNE TALA , BIN PAUL CARLO DOLLY
Published: December 2020

This paper focuses on the implications of a longhouse fire on its survivors. It also presents the assistance that survivors received during post-disaster and the implications on the social work practice. It draws on qualitative research based on in-depth interviews with survivors selected through purposive sampling. The data of the study were analysed based thematic analysis. The findings revealed that the survivors faced both short-term and long-term implications after the fire disaster. The assistance received was mainly focused on responding to the short-term implications and was less focused on long-term implications. In the scheme of things, these implications bear on the social work practices as well as on the conditions of the fire disaster survivors.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BALANCED SCORECARD (BSC) IN MEASURING PERFORMANCE IN MALAYSIA HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: MOHAMAD YUSOF MOHAMAD SUWARDI
Published: December 2020

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) under the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) are considered as the catalysts for excellence in the national education sector. The education sector has always enjoyed the highest national development budget and this has proven that the government's commitment to the education is paramount. Growth rates for researching output and quality are among the highest in the world, and higher education institutions in Malaysia has achieved a strong ranking among their Asian counterparts. Malaysia must make adjustments, including transforming higher education systems to thrive in an increasingly challenging global economic environment. Therefore, a form of performance assessment mechanism needs to be developed to evaluate on the performance and quality of services delivered in line with the goals set. The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is one of the most widely used assessment instruments in assessing the performance on the institution. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to highlight the importance of BSC in the measuring performance in the Malaysia HEIs. Many previous studies have been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of BSC especially in corporate companies and the results of these studies show that BSC has a positive and beneficial impact on the organization. However, there are still fewer studies which involve the Malaysia HEIs in conducting BSC-based performance evaluations. In addition, a strategic map will be developed to guide the implementation of BSC in Malaysia HEIs. When implemented, it is hoped that the BSC can be used by management to assist in the implementation of long-term strategies as a tool in monitoring and evaluating the performance of Malaysia HEIs in addition to preparing for future educational challenges
Study of subchronic toxicity of Primalact preparation at intracisternal administration
Authors:   All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy, Bryukhova Irina V. , Vostroilova Galina A. , Chaplygina Yuliya A. , Khokhlova Nina A.
Published: December 2020

Currently, the problem of treatment and prevention of mammary gland diseases in cows is relevant. In this regard, the task of developing new drugs to combat mastitis, with a wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity and minimal side effects, remains relevant. Authors studied subchronic toxicity of Primalact preparation with intracisternal administration to lactating cows. The experiment was performed on 12 clinically healthy cows at the 3rd-4th months of lactation. 3 experimental and 1 control groups were formed. Animals in the experimental groups for 9 days were intracisternally injected in doses of 5, 10 and 20 ml, respectively. Examination data showed the absence of significant changes in the clinical state of the experimental animals and breast tissue in the two experimental groups. In the group with a dose of 20 ml on the 5th day, an increase in the temperature of the udder lobes, their densification, slight pain, the appearance of flakes in the secretion of the udder and a decrease in dairy productivity were detected. In this case it indicated the presence of an irritating effect. The administration of Primalact for 9 days in a dose of 5 ml and 10 ml to lactating cows did not cause any changes in the morphological and biochemical blood parameters. The results of the studies in the fourth experimental group were reflected in the instructions for the application of the drug, which indicated that the frequency of administration of the drug was 3-4 days. Thus, Primalact, when intracisternially administered to lactating cows in doses of 5 and 10 ml for 9 days, does not have subchronic toxicity.
Quality of muscle tissue and biochemical composition of blood serum of young geese, depending on lipid nutrition level
Authors:   Krasnodar Research Centre for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Osepchuk Denis V. , Svistunov Andrey A. , Grin Vladimir A. , Semenenko Marina P. , Kuzminova Elena V. ,   Krasnodar Research Centre for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Kanatbayev Serik G. ,   West Kazakhstan Scientific Research Veterinary Station
Published: December 2020

Use of detailed norms for feeding geese with the introduction of fats into the feeding diet is necessary to increase feed conversion and to obtain better products. The presented article shows the results of studying of the effect of complete compound feed with different levels of crude fat on the chemical and fatty acid composition, organoleptic properties of the muscle tissue of young geese, as well as the biochemical composition of their blood serum depending on the level of crude fat and linoleic acid in complete compound feed. It was determined that the introduction of 2% of sunflower oil into the diets of geese in the starting and finishing complete compound feed did not reveal statistically significant differences in the concentration of protein and fat in the muscle tissue of young geese with an increase in the level of crude fat by 1.9-2.0% and linoleic acid by 43-47%, compared with the control (4.9-5.5% of crude fat). However, a tendency of an increase in the content of monounsaturated fatty acids in the muscle tissue, primarily palmitic acid, as well as an improvement in the organoleptic properties of meat was revealed in the experimental poultry. The developed complete compound feed did not adversely affect homeostasis in the body of young geese up to 60 days of age.
Seasonal assessment of invasion of yard dogs socially dangerous helminths in region of the North Caucasus
Authors:   Kabardino-Balkaria State Agrarian University named after V.M. Kokov, Gazaev Issa D. , Begieva Safiyat A. , Gazaeva Asiyat A. , Bittirov Ismail A. , Bittirov Anatoly M. ,   Kabardino-Balkaria State Agrarian University named after V.M. Kokov, Kaloshkin Igor V. ,   Kuban State Agrarian University named after I.T. Trubilin
Published: December 2020

Authors studied the seasonal invasion of yard dogs by socially dangerous bio- and geohelminths on the territory of the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria. In the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, during all seasons of the year, domestic dogs are the source of 9 zoonotic species of helminths, such as Metorchis bilis, Echinococcus granulosus, Dipylidium caninum, Mesocestoides lineatus, Toxocara canis, Ancylostoma caninum, Dirofilaria repens, Dirofilaria imitis и Trichinella spiralis for a person. Quantitative indicators of the extent of invasion caused by socially dangerous helminths of the species Metorchis bilis, Echinococcus granulosus, Dipylidium caninum, Mesocestoides lineatus, Toxocara canis, Ancylostoma caninum, Dirofilaria repens, Dirofilaria imitis и Trichinella spiralis ranging from 13.33% to 60.00%. In autumn, in domestic dogs, socially dangerous helminths of the species Metorchis bilis, Echinococcus granulosus, Dipylidium caninum, Mesocestoides lineatus, Toxocara canis, Ancylostoma caninum, Dirofilaria repens, Dirofilaria imitis и Trichinella spiralis were recorded with large amounts ranging from 6.67% to 40.00%. It was established that in populations of yard dogs, the most frequently recorded species of socially dangerous helminths of zoonotic etiology in all seasons were Echinococcus granulosus, Toxocara canis, Ancylostoma caninum.